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   Number 1: I Was Set Up by the Cartel

   In this episode, I sit down with Niki as she shares the unbelievable chain of events that led to her preparing to self-surrender to federal prison. Nikki opens up about losing her grandmother at a young age, growing up around addiction, unresolved childhood trauma, and the lifelong need to prove that she had everything together. Sponsored By: → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. → Wayfair | Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. → AquaTru | Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code INSANE. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:41 - A childhood growing up with parents addicted to crack → 00:05:21 - A last-minute trip to Vegas → 00:06:20 - Who did Nikki meet on the flight to Vegas? → 00:18:06 - What happened when Nikki and her friends flew to Guadalajara? → 00:23:16 - What were the red flags? → 00:27:48 - Stopped at a checkpoint → 00:31:36 - Why did a federal agent suddenly contact Nikki? → 00:35:29 - How did this unexpectedly lead the federal government to Nikki? → 00:40:14 - What was it like being interrogated by federal agents? → 00:42:23 - $2 million worth in her truck… → 00:45:32 - What was it like living in legal purgatory for 8 years? → 00:50:26 - How did Nikki manage to reduce her sentence? → 00:54:44 - Why is Nikki actually excited to finally go to prison? → 01:01:19 - How does Nikki feel now that this chapter of her life is finally ending? Further Listening → I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   August 23, 2026·1h 11min
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   Number 2: My Boyfriend Trafficked Me to His Friends

   Deanna is sharing a part of her story she never thought she would tell publicly. After growing up in a deeply controlling religious environment, she entered adulthood without a clear understanding of boundaries, consent, or her own self-worth, leaving her vulnerable to relationships filled with manipulation, coercive control, abuse, and addiction. She opens up about being groomed and sexually coerced by a partner, losing herself in unhealthy relationships, and turning to alcohol until a DUI and three months in jail became the wake-up call that ultimately saved her life. Through sobriety, recovery, and learning to trust herself, Deanna began rebuilding her identity and discovering that the family she'd always dreamed of didn't have to look the way she'd been taught. Check Out Deanna : Subscribe To Intrepid Storytelling: → YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@IntrepidStorytelling → Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intrepid-storytelling/id1855383579 → Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/4C37HrHnzXKGDTQjCeWxOZ?si=1213f92e209a4cbe Follow Intrepid Storytelling On Social Media: → Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578154971079 → Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/intrepidstorytelling → TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@intrepidstorytelling Follow Deanna On Social Media: → Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/deanna.powell.5817/ → Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/deannapowell Deanna's Websites: → Podcast: https://www.intrepidstorytelling.com → Real Estate: https://www.intrepidhometeam.com Sponsored By: → Shopify | Every story has a turning point. If you're ready to build something of your own, start your journey with a free trial at https://shopify.com/insane → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:25 - Why does she use the word intrepid? → 00:04:08 - What is the impact of the Diddy and Epstein cases? → 00:05:56 - Where was she born? → 00:07:48 - What was it like growing up as a southern baptist? → 00:12:13 - How was she disciplined as a child? → 00:15:32 - What was sex education like for her? → 00:22:57 - How was her dating life growing up? → 00:26:19 - What happened when she started stripping? → 00:28:17 - Why did she feel like she had to get married? → 00:32:28 - What did love bombing look like in her relationship with Steve? → 00:35:05 - What was it like moving in with Steve? → 00:37:59 - When were drugs introduced into the relationship? → 00:40:54 - When did the relationship begin to become coercive? → 00:44:36 - Why did she keep doing things she didn't want to do? → 00:48:40 - Can you become addicted to another person? → 00:50:11 - How did she finally get away from Steve? → 00:52:51 - When did she meet her second husband? → 00:57:12 - What happened during her second marriage? → 00:58:59 - What made her finally call 911 on her husband? → 01:00:45 - How did divorce lead to more drinking and self-destruction? → 01:06:43 - When did she realize her drinking had become an addiction? → 01:08:44 - When did she realize her drinking had become an addiction? → 01:12:35 - What made her decide to get sober for good? → 01:14:36 - How was outpatient treatment and probation? → 01:15:39 - What happened when she started dating again? → 01:20:31 - Why did she get married a third time? → 01:23:02 - What was off about her third marriage? → 01:27:13 - How did she feel when she found out he was cheating? → 01:31:31 - Why did she stop believing she needed a husband to have a family? → 01:34:51 - What is the foster parent application process like? → 01:39:40 - Why did she pick her sperm donor? → 01:43:33 - What is motherhood like for her? → 01:47:59 - How did sobriety help She rebuild her self-worth? → 01:50:33 - How did telling her story finally help her let go of shame? Further Listening → I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time | https://shop.wereallinsane.com → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   August 16, 2026·2h 2min
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   Number 3: Abused By a Pedophile

   This week, a survivor opens up about the deeply disturbing story of being sexually abused by an adult woman he trusted when he was just 11 years old. He shares how the grooming began, how he was manipulated into believing the abuse was love, the shame and confusion he carried for years, and how the trauma continues to affect his relationships, substance use, and healing today. Sponsored By: → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:09 - What Was His Childhood Like? → 00:06:22 - What Was Happening at Home? → 00:08:32 - How Did He Meet His Abuser? → 00:13:22 - Why Did He Trust Her? → 00:19:00 - When Did Grooming Turn Into Abuse? → 00:24:02 - Why Did She Make Him Keep It a Secret? → 00:27:22 - Why Was She Giving Kids Drugs and Alcohol? → 00:33:46 - Did the Abuse Affect His Sexuality? → 00:36:08 - Why Did She Say He Would “Latch Onto” Her? → 00:36:48 - When Did the Sexual Abuse Escalate? → 00:41:44 - How Did the Abuse Affect His Family? → 00:44:34 - Why Couldn’t He Connect With His Mom? → 00:46:04 - Did His Friends Suspect What Was Happening? → 00:48:18 - How Did the Abuse Affect School and Friendships? → 00:51:34 - How did the abuse continue as he got older? → 00:55:06 - Why didn’t anyone intervene? → 01:00:00 - What happened when her niece came to visit? → 01:07:04 - When did he first try to end the relationship? → 01:10:44 - Why did the abuse start again? → 01:13:50 - When was the last time he saw his abuser? → 01:14:14 - How did he tell his fiancée what happened? → 01:16:22 - When did he finally start therapy? → 01:19:42 - What happened when he saw his abuser again? → 01:26:04 - Why does he want to speak out about his story? → 01:31:50 - What does he want other survivors to know? Further Listening → I Dated My Predator More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts For ad-free, uncensored videos and plenty of exclusive content please subscribe to the We Are All Insane subscription channel at https://wereallinsane.supportingcast.fm/. It's $5.99 a month and watchable on Apple and Android mobile apps, Roku TV, Apple TV and Amazon Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   August 30, 2026·1h 40min
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   Number 4: I Dated My Predator

   At 15 years old, Jess entered a residential treatment center while struggling with trauma and her mental health. There, she met a counselor she was meant to trust who slowly groomed and sexually abused her, exploiting her vulnerability and changing the course of her life. In this episode, Jess shares how childhood trauma, abuse, addiction, and years of silence shaped her life and how she eventually found healing. She hopes her story helps other survivors feel seen, exposes the reality of abuse of power, and reminds people that healing is possible. Check Out Jess: → Tik Tok | @graylightaura Topics Discussed: → Childhood Trauma & Mental Health → Grooming by a Treatment Center Counselor → Surviving Sexual Abuse → Addiction & Recovery → Healing After Trauma Sponsored By: → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:42 - What was Jess's childhood like? → 00:02:40 - How did losing her aunt change her life? → 00:05:10 - How did her father's alcoholism affect her? → 00:09:14 - What led to her first mental health crisis? → 00:10:10 - What happened during her first suicide attempt? → 00:11:02 - What was it like being in psychiatric hospitals? → 00:19:36 - Why was she sent to a residential treatment center? → 00:21:56 - How did she meet the counselor who groomed her? → 00:24:42 - How did they stay in contact after treatment? → 00:26:48 - How did the grooming begin? → 00:27:38 - What happened on their first "date"? → 00:29:40 - When did the abuse become sexual? → 00:31:18 - How did the abuse continue? → 00:32:34 - How was she isolated and manipulated? → 00:37:18 - How did the relationship affect her family? → 00:39:34 - How did the trauma begin to consume her life? → 00:49:40 - Why couldn't she leave the relationship? → 00:59:48 - How did she try to start over? → 01:05:16 - How did becoming a mother change her life? → 01:08:56 - What made her finally report her abuser? → 01:13:44 - What happened when she confronted her former counselor? → 01:18:02 - Why was the investigation closed? → 01:22:32 - What was it like seeing her abuser in court? → 01:28:10 - What needs to change to better protect vulnerable kids? → 01:35:00 - What are the warning signs of grooming? → 01:39:12 - What does Jess want parents and survivors to know? Show links: → R*ped in Police Custody More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   August 02, 2026·1h 46min
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   Number 5: I Was a School Shooter

   Some stories are incredibly difficult to hear—but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be told. At 16 years old, he brought a shotgun into his high school. One teacher was shot, countless lives were forever changed, and he would spend the next 17 years in prison living with the consequences of his actions. Today, he works alongside educators, law enforcement, and mental health professionals, speaking openly about warning signs, intervention, accountability, healing, and hope for those who may be struggling in silence. Topics Discussed: → What causes someone to become a school shooter? → Can childhood trauma lead to violent behavior? → What are the warning signs before school violence? → How does untreated depression affect teenagers? → Can someone truly change after prison? Sponsored By: → AirDoctor | Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code INSANE to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. A 30-day money-back guarantee backs every purchase. → Cozy Earth | Stay comfortable all summer long with Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Sheet Set, Everywhere Pant, and Everyday Polo. For an exclusive offer, head to https://cozyearth.com and use code INSANE to receive 20% off your order. On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:57 - What can we learn from someone who committed school violence? → 00:02:52 - Why is he telling his story now? → 00:05:24 - What was his childhood really like? → 00:07:27 - How did childhood sexual abuse shape his mental health? → 00:08:01 - When did depression begin to take over? → 00:09:05 - Why did he attempt suicide? → 00:12:21 - How did his relationship with school change? → 00:13:59 - Did the mental hospital actually help? → 00:16:16 - How did his mental health spiral so quickly? → 00:17:36 - Why did his mom hire an attorney? → 00:20:18 - Why didn't he tell anyone about the abuse? → 00:22:59 - What is the impact of being open about your trauma? → 00:26:20 - How can we all relate to each other more? → 00:27:57 - What happened after he left school for the summer? → 00:28:43 - How did he feel when he returned to school? → 00:29:55 - How did it feel to drop out of high school? → 00:31:48 - How did he start to feel at community college? → 00:33:55 - How was his mom handling his mental decline? → 00:35:21 - What is the gun safety process? → 00:37:12 - When did he become suicidal again? → 00:38:33 - Why did he decide to bring a gun to school? → 00:40:51 - What was in his suicide note? → 00:41:29 - What was going through his mind that morning? → 00:42:33 - How was he feeling throughout the shooting? → 00:44:36 - Did he come in with a plan? → 00:46:50 - When did he decide to start shooting? → 00:49:06 - What happened when he fired the first shot? → 00:51:22 - How was the shooting stopped? → 00:53:37 - Why did he finally give up? → 00:54:17 - How does he feel about being alive today? → 00:55:36 - What is his mission in life? → 00:57:52 - How did his friends and family respond? → 01:01:32 - What was prison really like? → 01:04:29 - Who did he maintain contact with while in prison? → 01:08:09 - When did he decide to share his story? → 01:13:01 - How does it feel to share his story now? → 01:14:15 - What did he do after getting out of prison? → 01:16:28 - What happened when he experienced an act of violence? → 01:24:31 - Why did he accept his death? Further Listening: → My Dad Planned To Kill Us Check Out Jon Romano: → https://www.tiktok.com/@jonseekingpeace → https://chooselovemovement.org/ → https://988lifeline.org/ More We Are All Insane: - OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   July 05, 2026·1h 32min
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