Survivors - Stories of Hope Live On.

Amanda Blackwood
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Survivors - Stories of Hope Live On.

Weekly conversations with authors of trauma survival and true crimes not in the headlines - There are thousands of people who have survived traumatic experiences and have written about them. It’s time to put a spotlight on all those incredible people. Stay tuned for some of the most amazing people you’ve never heard of, and maybe a few you have! *The thoughts and opinions of guests are not the thoughts and opinions of the host. Support the podcast a variety of ways! https://pensight.com/x/detailedpieces

  1. S5 Ep22 Rev. Dr. David Chotka's life changed when he connected with his bully.

    5 DAYS AGO

    S5 Ep22 Rev. Dr. David Chotka's life changed when he connected with his bully.

    He was bullied relentlessly while in college for his beliefs, but Rev. Dr. David Chotka didn't let that deter him from his path. But he almost let it stop him from making the biggest difference in the life of the man who bullied him. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE VIDEO PODCAST! Get this author’s book: https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/IVJ5YU6UP2ZS?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d Connect with this guest online:https://laurarenner.me TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes. Click on the link in my bio to find the podcast. You'll find links to the guest under the episode description on each podcast. I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways:  - [ ] PayPal ⁠authoramandablackwood@gmail.com⁠  - [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces - [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online - [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! ⁠Link tree in bio. - [ ] Become a podcast subscriber! - [ ] Check out ALL of the books written by the podcast guests this season and grab one as a gift for someone you love.  (Then you’d be supporting the guest, too!) Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest on thousands of podcasts through Podmatch sign up using the link in my profile.

    31 min
  2. S5 Ep21 Imagine a literal blow to the head is what it takes to start healing. Laura Renner lived it.

    JAN 21

    S5 Ep21 Imagine a literal blow to the head is what it takes to start healing. Laura Renner lived it.

    Laura Renner is a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) charge nurse who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2021, which only added to her list of major health scares over the previous four years. This prompted her to dig deeper into her past and led to the realization that she had complex trauma and needed help. She’s now turned it into a hilarious story of hope and survival for others.  SUBSCRIBE FOR THE VIDEO PODCAST! Get this author’s book: https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/IVJ5YU6UP2ZS?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d Connect with this guest online:https://laurarenner.me TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes. Click on the link in my bio to find the podcast. You'll find links to the guest under the episode description on each podcast. I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways:  - [ ] PayPal ⁠authoramandablackwood@gmail.com⁠  - [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces - [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online - [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! ⁠Link tree in bio. - [ ] Become a podcast subscriber! - [ ] Check out ALL of the books written by the podcast guests this season and grab one as a gift for someone you love.  (Then you’d be supporting the guest, too!) Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest on thousands of podcasts through Podmatch sign up using the link in my profile.

    24 min
  3. S5 E20 Her parents were slave labor in WWII. Why aren't we talking about that more?

    JAN 14

    S5 E20 Her parents were slave labor in WWII. Why aren't we talking about that more?

    Oksana's parents were both 'conscripted' into being slave labor for the Nazis. They weren't in a concentration camp, so we've never heard of them. But there were more people forced into slave labor during the war than were killed in camps. This is a side of the war rarely (if ever) discussed. It's time that changed. Get this author’s book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/IVJ5YU6UP2ZS?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d⁠ Find this guest online:  https://sunflowersrarelybreak.com/https://www.instagram.com/okukurudza2/https://www.facebook.com/oksana.kukurudza.71https://www.linkedin.com/in/oksana-kukurudza/ TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes. I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways:  - [ ] PayPal ⁠authoramandablackwood@gmail.com⁠  - [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces - [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online - [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBlackwoodShop⁠ - [ ] Become a podcast subscriber! - [ ] Check out ALL of the books written by the podcast guests this season and grab one as a gift for someone you love.  https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces (as an Amazon Influencer, I receive pennies on purchases) Catch previous episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest on thousands of podcasts through Podmatch sign up using this link: ⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/amanda⁠

    29 min
  4. S5 E19 Reverend Cheryl Kincaid talks about the connection between Charles Dickens and Christianity!

    JAN 7

    S5 E19 Reverend Cheryl Kincaid talks about the connection between Charles Dickens and Christianity!

    Dispel the ideas that you might have of Charles Dickens from that "one" movie and learn from someone who spent a literal LIFETIME researching his life and connections to politics and the church. Reverend Kincaid truly fell in love with Dickens when quite young, but a much more personal connection was made later on when she realized who Tiny Tim really was: HERSELF. Get this author’s book: S5 books  ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/IVJ5YU6UP2ZS?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d⁠ Find this guest online:  www.RevCherylKincaid.com TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes. I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways:  - [ ] PayPal ⁠authoramandablackwood@gmail.com⁠  - [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces - [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online - [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBlackwoodShop⁠ - [ ] Become a podcast subscriber! - [ ] Check out ALL of the books written by the podcast guests this season and grab one as a gift for someone you love.  https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces (as an Amazon Influencer, I receive pennies on purchases) Catch previous episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest on thousands of podcasts through Podmatch sign up using this link: ⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/amanda⁠

    35 min
  5. Victoria = Victorious.

    JAN 2 · BONUS

    Victoria = Victorious.

    Don't miss the full episode, available now!

    1 min
  6. S5 BONUS! Victoria Volk, Grief Master.

    JAN 1 · BONUS

    S5 BONUS! Victoria Volk, Grief Master.

    Victoria = Victorious. She's a the owner of The Unleashed Heart, LLC, is an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Self-Published Author, Reiki Master, Certified YouMap® Coach, Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner, and End-of-Life Doula. BUT she also is a major trauma survivor with a roller coaster of a life to share. Get this author’s book: https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/IVJ5YU6UP2ZS?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfdetailedpieces_XM98DDTECZN8434J9GCS Find this guest online:  Website: https://www.theunleashedheart.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/theunleashedheart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoriatheunleashedheart/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-volk-a83447187/ TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast frequently covers difficult and emotionally challenging subjects. Listener and viewer discretion advised.  I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways:  - [ ] PayPal ⁠authoramandablackwood@gmail.com⁠  - [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces - [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online - [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! ⁠ https://www.etsy.com/shop/DetailedPieces - [ ] Become a podcast subscriber! - [ ] Check out ALL of the books written by the podcast guests this season and grab one as a gift for someone you love.   https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/QQE6U507RO3U?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest on thousands of podcasts through Podmatch sign up using this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/amanda

    30 min
  7. S5 E18 Maggie Daniels lost her mom on her 26th birthday and unleashed her grief on paper.

    12/31/2024

    S5 E18 Maggie Daniels lost her mom on her 26th birthday and unleashed her grief on paper.

    When Maggie lost her mother it was after a long bout of mental health issues that left Maggie with some C-PTSD, but a longing heart to see her mom again. It's obvious that Maggie truly adored her mother, and miraculously was able to differentiate between her mother's love and her mother's mental illness. Now a film maker, poet, author, and more, Maggie is on a mission to spread the message: Mental illness doesn't define you.  Get this author’s book: https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/IVJ5YU6UP2ZS?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d Find this guest online:  link to audiobook: https://open.spotify.com/album/1idlOKPrdrZP1W7xIqlFne?si=TZNFMF77Q8iOkZ_zucBniA personal website: maggielogic.com TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes. Click on the link in my bio to find the podcast. You'll find links to the guest under the episode description on each podcast. I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways:  - [ ] PayPal ⁠authoramandablackwood@gmail.com⁠  - [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces - [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online - [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! ⁠Link tree in bio. - [ ] Become a podcast subscriber! - [ ] Check out ALL of the books written by the podcast guests this season and grab one as a gift for someone you love.  (Link in profile) Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest on thousands of podcasts through Podmatch sign up using the link in my profile.

    25 min
  8. Night Before Christmas - TWO VERSIONS

    12/24/2024

    Night Before Christmas - TWO VERSIONS

    I'm doing something a bit different for Christmas Eve this year. Last year I read the traditional "Night Before Christmas" poem written by Clement Clarke Moore on December 23rd of 1823. The original poem remained anonymous until 1837 when it appeared in the New York Book of Poetry credited to Clement Clarke Moore - a wealthy Manhattan biblical scholar who lived from July 1779 to July 1863. This year I read a second version too - a version written by the nuns of Sisters of St. Thomas. Very little else is known about this version.

    6 min
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Weekly conversations with authors of trauma survival and true crimes not in the headlines - There are thousands of people who have survived traumatic experiences and have written about them. It’s time to put a spotlight on all those incredible people. Stay tuned for some of the most amazing people you’ve never heard of, and maybe a few you have! *The thoughts and opinions of guests are not the thoughts and opinions of the host. Support the podcast a variety of ways! https://pensight.com/x/detailedpieces

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