If You Only Knew The Half, an award-winning limited series

Soulja and Wild
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Roll with Us on this limited series, If You Only Knew the Half, a raw, no-excuses podcast hosted by Soulja and Wild Child. They deliver unfiltered conversations on survival, faith, mental health, and more. If you need real encouragement to keep moving through obstacles and get into daily "Smash Mode"— tune in, because tomorrow ain’t promised to ya. National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) winner “This podcast represents a courageous effort to profile the shared experience of individuals who live with challenges such as physical disability, mental illness and homelessness … unfiltered, almost raw discussion. The honesty ….is stunning.”Producers:K.J.KileyByron Breeze, Jr. "Souljla"William H. Smith "Wild Child"Tom Spahn#KnowtheHalfPodcast#IfYouOnlyKnewTheHalf#Inspiration#disability#HalfaSoulja#justice

  1. Jul 19

    EP 21: What Happened to Me, Not What's Wrong Me

    How can we move beyond life's blows? Byron, "Soulja," and William, "Wild Child," talk with trauma healer Denise Colette Lamoureux about how she healed from early childhood abuse, life-long anxiety, and later turning to Chardonnay as her first therapist and healer, which she says was a very "bad Idea." Her journey takes us to unexpected places and offers examples about how she discovered the way "home."  To learn about Denise's work: https://www.denisecolette.com.

  2. Apr 28

    EP 20: Frontline Voices on Homelessness with Hannah Laflin, MPH, MHA,LADCII

    Hosts of the award-winning If You Only Knew the Half podcast interview Massachusetts licensed clinician Hannah Laflin about her work supporting people seeking substance-use treatment, especially young women facing trauma, trafficking, domestic violence, and barriers like limited resources for pregnant women. The conversation draws on the hosts’ lived experience with long-term homelessness and shelters, describing how systems and resource shortages can cycle people back into crisis and expose them to drugs and violence. Hannah explains that a “good day” is when someone asks for help and she can connect them to therapy, healthcare, detox, or benefits, and she also educates healthcare providers to identify trafficking and abuse. They discuss faith, resilience, misplacement of clients in inappropriate treatment, and the value of community, ending with plans for a part two and a song about survival and dreaming beyond poverty.  #IfYouOnlyKnewtheHalf #LivedExperience #Homelessness #Addiction #Faith #Resilence

  3. Mar 22

    EP 19, Part II: Tim Pena, former Veteran, Journalist, and Advocate

    A discussion about survival, dignity, homelessness, and disability. The conversation is a reflection on the resilience required to survive extreme hardship, especially from someone who lived on the streets as a paraplegic.  #justice #homelessness #disability #veterans

  4. Mar 15

    EP 18: No Silence

    Soulja and Wild were born without voices. Through their music, they have found their voices, and lift others up in the process. Here's an instance of how they workshop music together during Soulja's Dawn Patrol. #music #podcast #justice #knowthehalf

  5. Jan 10

    EP 17: Rollin into 2026, Don't Look Back, Look Forward

    A wild ride into 2026: Gratitude, belief, resilience, open-mindedness and understanding, in a world gone crazy. Born with so many strikes against them, Soulja and Wild, against all odds are still alive to tell their stories of hope and resilience.  00:00 Welcome 2026 00:55 Gratitude and Reflections 01:16 Beliefs and Respect 02:48 Navigating Conversations 05:17 Debating Guests and Conversations 07:49 Challenges of Discussing Religion and Politics 13:28 Embracing Differences and Showing Love 14:04 Confronting Prejudice and Misunderstandings 15:16 The Importance of Open-Minded Conversations 19:31 Personal Experiences and Spiritual Encounters 22:08 Reflections on Life and Death 23:57 Surviving Against the Odds 25:39 The Injustices 27:59 Hope and Positivity in a Changing World 28:24 Let’s Keep Rollin

  6. 12/18/2025

    EP 16: Susie Stark Christianson on a winning mindset and faith

    Here is how Susie describes the episode: If you’ve ever struggled and wanted to quit, watch this. Nearly 2 decades ago, a 2’10” man from the projects in NYC’s Bronx, who sat in his wheelchair at the corner of 60th & Madison doing what he called work each day, asked me to coach him in a triathlon. He became the first quadruple amputee to attempt or complete a triathlon and we achieved it with an amazing team at John Korff’s New York City Triathlon in the summer of 2007.  Recently, Soulja invited me to his podcast. I had no idea what the questions or format would be. Here it is!  If you want to watch Susie train Soulja go to our Youtube channel.

  7. 11/27/2025

    EP 15: A Veteran’s Journey to Advocate for Others (Part I)

    This episode features Tim Pena, a veteran, journalist, and advocate, who shares his personal story of serving, dealing with PTSD, and his journey through homelessness and recovery. Tim discusses the challenges veterans face in accessing mental health services and the bureaucratic obstacles that often set them up for failure. Both Tim, Soulja, and Wild share their experiences and the struggle for adequate support systems. The discussion highlights the importance of advocacy, shared lived experiences, and the need for better resources for both veterans and civilians facing similar challenges. 00:00 Introduction  00:23 Meet Tim: A Veteran's Story 03:28 The Struggles of PTSD and Mental Health 05:34 Advocacy and Support for Veterans 08:56 Challenges in Accessing Services 12:31 Personal Experiences and Reflections 17:39 The Reality of Homelessness 21:13 End of Part I

  8. 11/02/2025

    EP 14: A Grammy in the Making: Soulja’s Mobile Studio "Are we going to get in trouble?

    n this episode the hosts discuss the creation of a new song, 'Legislation Masturbation.' The team also dive into deep discussions on faith, forgiveness, and perseverance in times of hardship. This episode offers a mix of humor, serious reflection, and inspiring conversations. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:10 Discussing the New Song 00:30 Political Commentary in Music 03:18 Creative Process and Collaboration 04:30 Personal Updates and Reflections 05:11 Faith and Inspiration 10:28 Team Dynamics and Support 11:48 Muscle Through the Pain 11:59 Live and Enjoy Life 12:30 It's Okay to Have a Bad Day 13:06 Laughter Through the Journey 15:36 Forgiveness and Moving On 19:48 Parenting and Expectations 21:12 Unexpected Conversations 22:37 Closing Remarks and Music

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Roll with Us on this limited series, If You Only Knew the Half, a raw, no-excuses podcast hosted by Soulja and Wild Child. They deliver unfiltered conversations on survival, faith, mental health, and more. If you need real encouragement to keep moving through obstacles and get into daily "Smash Mode"— tune in, because tomorrow ain’t promised to ya. National Federation of Press Women (NFPW) winner “This podcast represents a courageous effort to profile the shared experience of individuals who live with challenges such as physical disability, mental illness and homelessness … unfiltered, almost raw discussion. The honesty ….is stunning.”Producers:K.J.KileyByron Breeze, Jr. "Souljla"William H. Smith "Wild Child"Tom Spahn#KnowtheHalfPodcast#IfYouOnlyKnewTheHalf#Inspiration#disability#HalfaSoulja#justice

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