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Our guest shares her story of growing up in a household where love was conditional, boundaries didn’t exist, and emotional immaturity ruled. Her mother—her biggest bully—tore her down instead of building her up while her father was abusive, distant, and only added to the chaos.As she grew older and began to piece together the toxic patterns of her childhood, she uncovered a shocking truth about their secret lives—her parents were swingers.

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Seth shares his journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse, neglect, and trauma. With raw honesty, he opens up about the pain of his past, the struggles he faced along the way, and how he found the strength to heal. Now a survivor, Seth hopes that by sharing his story, others who have experienced similar hardships will know they are not alone.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seth_gehle/profilecard/?igsh=a210cWp5dmFhaXd0

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sethgehle

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Growing up in a dysfunctional family, Kristin was surrounded by chaos, fear, and instability. The wounds of childhood abuse ran deep, leaving invisible scars that shaped her life in ways she never understood. Through her teenage years, she struggled in silence—undiagnosed depression and anxiety weighing her down, making everyday life feel like an uphill battle. This is a story about Complex PTSD and the road to healing.

Links:

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=What+My+Bones+Know+by+Stephanie+Foo&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

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What was supposed to be an unforgettable dirt biking trip with her dad and twin sister, Gina Schaffer, turned into a nightmare that changed their lives forever. At just 18 years old, Dinah never imagined having to say goodbye to her other half in such a tragic way.In this video, Dinah takes us through the moments leading up to the accident, the heartbreak of losing her twin, and how her and her family have leaned on there faith to find hope and healing through the grief.Links:

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Maddy shares her raw and honest story about her battle with alcohol addiction—how it started, the struggles she faced, and the turning point that led her to recovery. For years, she used alcohol to cope with stress, pain, and life’s challenges, not realizing how much it was taking from her. The road to sobriety wasn’t easy, but through support, self-discovery, and resilience, she found her way back to herself.

Links: https://smartrecovery.org

SMART Recovery is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:

-Build and maintain motivation

-Cope with urges and cravings

-Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors

-Live a balanced life

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Get 15% off Branch Basics with code WAI at https://branchbasics.com/WAI! #branchbasicspodWhat happens when the person you trust the most crosses the line? In this video, Brooke shares her story of how her emotional support teacher—a woman she saw as a mentor—slowly groomed her under the guise of care and guidance at just 16 years old. What started as encouragement and comfort turned into something much more manipulative and harmful.

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In this powerful and emotional story, Caroline shares her son’s journey of survival after suffering a traumatic brain injury. From the terrifying moments in the hospital to the long road of recovery, she opens up about the challenges, hope, and strength it took to get through it all.Caroline's Links:Caroline's Instagram: cearbarezSupport Services:https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/enIf you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9

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What started as a friendship turned into a nightmare when someone she trusted did the unthinkable. This is Angelique’s story of how her friend attempted a fetal abduction—trying to take her baby before they were even born. Angelique shares the shocking details of how things escalated, the warning signs she missed, and how she ultimately escaped a horrifying situation. If you're in a toxic or dangerous friendship, please trust your instincts.Angelique’s Links:TikTok: Angeliquemonet0Instagram: Angelique.monet92If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to [email protected]

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This is the story of Chenelle, who found herself in the grip of an eating disorder cult—one that disguised itself as a supportive community but became a dangerous obsession.In this video, she opens up about the manipulation, the toxic mindset, and the struggle to break free. From the darkest moments to the fight for recovery, this is a raw, honest account of survival, healing, and hope.Chenelle's Links:https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.o...https://substack.com/@chenelledghoshalIf you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form:https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9

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Imagine being trapped in your own body—unable to move, speak, or respond—while everyone around you believes you're gone. This is the terrifying reality one man faced after being diagnosed with a terminal brain disease that left him in a coma. Doctors thought he was brain dead, but inside, he was fully conscious, aware of every conversation, every tear, and every moment slipping away.

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Personal socials:

• YouTube

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