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Irene

Irene is a communication and emotional safety platform designed to help individuals heal, regain clarity, and respond with strength especially in high-conflict or abusive relationships. Built by survivors, Irene uses AI to analyze harmful or triggering messages, identify abusive language, and provide calm, healthy response options so users don’t have to engage in emotional back-and-forth. Through features like message analysis, journaling with time-stamped documentation, and court-use evidence logging, Irene empowers users to protect their peace while creating a record of their experience. Whether navigating co-parenting with an abuser, processing emotional trauma, or learning healthier communication patterns, Irene provides a safe, supportive space to break cycles, rebuild confidence, and move forward with clarity and control. Irene exists to remind users: what happened to you is not who you are and healing, freedom, and joy are possible again.

  1. EP13: Nikki's Healing Journey After Horrible Childhood Abuse

    1D AGO

    EP13: Nikki's Healing Journey After Horrible Childhood Abuse

    Nikki Jones on Childhood Abuse, Healing, and Finding Worth Through Faith On the Irene Podcast, Nikki Jones shares her story of early childhood trauma after her parents’ divorce, including severe abuse by her stepmother while living with her father from about ages 4–9, time overseas in Okinawa, and never seeing her father again after leaving at age nine to live with her mother. She describes lasting effects such as fear of vomiting, insecurity about being lovable, social anxiety, emotional suppression, and coping with stress through binge eating, with later triggers including a mistaken-identity arrest at an airport and her son’s serious health crisis. Nikki discusses becoming a mother at 15, working to break generational patterns, recognizing trauma responses over time, and emphasizing faith, forgiveness, and believing she is “worth dying for” as key to healing, alongside gratitude for her stable marriage, children, and grandchildren. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:31 Early Family Split 02:29 Abuse Overseas 07:21 Last Goodbye to Dad 10:00 Life With Mom 10:40 Parenting After Trauma 13:50 Hidden Insecurity 18:34 Stepmom Phone Confession 22:34 Vomiting Trigger 23:53 Healing Unfolds Slowly 25:44 Coping Through Food 26:42 Mistaken Identity Arrest 29:16 Freeze Mode After Trauma 30:47 Triggered Old Punishments 31:59 Son’s Health Scare 33:24 Praying and Feeling Emotions 37:53 Faith and Forgiveness 40:31 Church Anxiety Realization 43:48 Breaking Generational Cycles 45:32 Closing Reflections Irenegpt.ai Website: https://irenegpt.ai/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenegpt.ai?igsh=MWdwNTh0eTZ0aHNpaA== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenegpt.ai?_r=1&_t=ZP-91vwytSGovf Youtube: https://youtube.com/@IreneGPT?si=8An_BfZ7YKOu3BOT

    47 min
  2. EP12: Surviving a Polygamous Cult, Family Abuse, and Finding Purpose Through Kindness in Motion

    FEB 19

    EP12: Surviving a Polygamous Cult, Family Abuse, and Finding Purpose Through Kindness in Motion

    This Is Tineise’s Story In this episode of the Irene Podcast, host Hope interviews Tineise Davenport, with the nonprofit Kindness in Motion. Tineise explains she grew up in a polygamous cult environment connected to multiple fundamentalist groups (including Centennial Park, FLDS/Colorado City, and the AUB), describing secrecy, fear of government, and strict gender expectations that discouraged girls from asking questions. She recounts that in July 1993, when she was five, her mother was life-flighted to a Salt Lake City hospital after an incident Tineise was later told involved falling from a truck, a story she came to believe did not make sense. Tineise describes how her father remarried in September 1993 to Lenora (his secretary), who moved in with five children while still married to someone else, and how Tineise’s mother later returned home awake but paralyzed and unable to speak. Tineise details severe abuse in the household, including witnessing her brother being beaten unconscious, and her mother had to watch the abuse while immobilized; her mother died when Tineise was seven. As a neglected and angry child, Tineise began sneaking out and spending time with boys from Colorado City who later became known as the “Lost Boys,” running away multiple times; at 13 she reached Hurricane, was arrested for breaking into a friend’s family’s house, and was sentenced to two weeks in juvenile detention. A guardian ad litem, Angela Adams, investigated abuse concerns and helped place Tineise in her maternal grandmother’s custody at a remote polygamist-affiliated ranch in the Utah desert, where Tineise learned independence skills but later returned to her father and ran away again. Between roughly 15–18, she describes heavy drinking, smoking, living with or around Lost Boys in St. George, and feeling abandoned, while noting an uncle helped her by providing a car even though she was unlicensed. Then Tineise became pregnant and says her daughter “saved” her by prompting her to stop drinking and smoking and focus on being a mother; she later left the child’s father around the time her daughter was one due to an unhealthy relationship. Tineise also shares she learned years later that her mother had planned to tell Tineise’s father she wanted a divorce shortly before the trip in 1993. Tineise will be back to continue her story and connect it to her nonprofit. Tineise briefly describes Kindness in Motion as focused on community connection linking people in need with those who can help and “bringing back the village” motivated by her belief that spreading love and kindness helps people heal. 00:47 Growing Up in a Polygamous Cult: The Groups, Secrecy, and Control 04:13 1993: Mom’s “Accident,” Hospital Visit, and a Sudden New Wife 07:43 Mom Returns Home Paralyzed: Living Through Abuse and Silence 10:44 The Story Doesn’t Add Up: Questioning the “Fell From the Truck” Explanation 14:19 Angry Childhood & Neglect: Sneaking Out, Being Raised by Siblings 20:03 Lost Boys & Desert Nights: Disappearing to Survive 22:54 Why Running Away Worked This Time: Making It to Hurricane 24:28 Lost Boys, Desert Nights, and a Risky Place to Hide 25:50 Arrested at 13: Breaking & Entering, Court, and Juvenile Detention 28:21 New Custody, New Isolation: Life at Sanctuary Ranch 32:43 Found Family: Living with the Lost Boys (and an Uncle Who Helped) 38:01 Two Weeks Before 18: Pregnancy That Turned Her Life Around 40:07 Motherhood, Leaving a Bad Relationship, and Becoming Like Her Mom 43:19 Wrap-Up: Kindness in Motion + Next Episode part 2 Irenegpt.ai Website: https://irenegpt.ai/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenegpt.ai?igsh=MWdwNTh0eTZ0aHNpaA== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenegpt.ai?_r=1&_t=ZP-91vwytSGovf Youtube: https://youtube.com/@IreneGPT?si=8An_BfZ7YKOu3BOT

    45 min
  3. EP11: Andrea Parkinson: Overcoming Chronic Pain and Embracing Resilience

    FEB 12

    EP11: Andrea Parkinson: Overcoming Chronic Pain and Embracing Resilience

    Overcoming Chronic Pain: Andrea Parkinson's Journey In this episode of the Irene Podcast, The host Hope one of the founders of Irene welcomes Andrea Parkinson, a dental hygienist and mother of three living in St. George, Utah. Andrea shares her 20-year struggle with chronic pain following a back surgery, and how she navigates life while managing daily pain. She delves into her journey of finding a diagnosis, including a false alarm with MS, and discovering her condition was actually hemochromatosis. Andrea talks about the various treatments she has tried, from medical marijuana to physical therapy, and emphasizes the importance of resilience, mindset, and small daily improvements. This episode is a deep, inspiring look at facing and overcoming personal challenges, and the impact of a supportive network and positive mindset. 00:00 Introduction to the Irene Podcast 00:01 Meet Andrea Parkinson 00:42 Living with Chronic Pain 02:24 Life Before Chronic Pain 04:36 Discovering the Cause of Pain 06:45 Managing Pain and Seeking Solutions 08:57 The Journey of Resilience 14:38 The Impact of Debilitating Conditions on Social Life 15:38 Finding Joy in Family Activities Despite Limitations 17:34 The Emotional Toll and Suicidal Thoughts 18:28 Overcoming Mental Struggles and Seeking Help 20:01 Gratitude and Personal Growth 22:22 The Power of Positive Mindset and Luck 27:13 Concluding Thoughts and Encouragement Andrea Parkinson: https://www.instagram.com/andreardh1994?igsh=amRoZWZkdGw3dGJt Irenegpt.ai Website: https://irenegpt.ai/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenegpt.ai?igsh=MWdwNTh0eTZ0aHNpaA== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenegpt.ai?_r=1&_t=ZP-91vwytSGovf Youtube: https://youtube.com/@IreneGPT?si=8An_BfZ7YKOu3BOT

    28 min
  4. EP10: An Unbreakable Spirit: Tauni's Journey!

    FEB 5

    EP10: An Unbreakable Spirit: Tauni's Journey!

    Tauni's Journey: Triumph Over Tragedy In this emotionally charged episode of the Irene podcast, we hear from Tauni, a mother of six from Idaho who now resides in Utah. Tauni shares the heartbreaking loss of her third child and the subsequent eight miscarriages that deeply impacted her family. She discusses how these tragedies cultivated a deeper appreciation for her children and shaped her resilient spirit. Tauni also opens up about her tumultuous childhood, revealing her discovery at 11 that her biological father was different from the dad she knew, and the emotional and physical abuses she endured from a stepfather. Throughout her trials, Tauni emphasizes the importance of resilience and intentional parenting, striving to break the cycle of trauma for her own children. 00:00 Introduction to Tauni's Story 00:33 Tauni's Family and Business Ventures 00:44 The Heartbreaking Loss of a Child 02:46 Coping with Loss and Finding Resilience 04:49 Multiple Miscarriages and the Journey to Parenthood 07:17 Starting a Personal Business 08:55 A Friend's Support and Business Success 10:32 Tauni's Childhood and Family Secrets 12:13 Discovering the Truth About Her Biological Father 18:18 Reaching Out to Her Biological Father 19:58 Meeting My Biological Father for the First Time 20:44 The Burden of Protecting My Siblings 21:49 Confronting the Abuse 23:41 A Traumatic Divorce and Its Aftermath 25:26 Pregnancy and a Life-Changing Injury 35:09 Reconnecting with My Biological Father 38:12 Reflections on Healing and Moving Forward Tauni Alexander: https://www.instagram.com/taunialexander?igsh=MTV2cjhobWk0a2kxMg== Irenegpt.ai Website: https://irenegpt.ai/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenegpt.ai?igsh=MWdwNTh0eTZ0aHNpaA== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenegpt.ai?_r=1&_t=ZP-91vwytSGovf Youtube: https://youtube.com/@IreneGPT?si=8An_BfZ7YKOu3BOT

    40 min
  5. EP9: Through the Storm: Jessi Bang's Journey to Self-Love and Empowerment!

    JAN 29

    EP9: Through the Storm: Jessi Bang's Journey to Self-Love and Empowerment!

    Resilience and Self-Love: Jessi Bang's Inspiring Journey In this episode of the Irene Podcast, guest Jessi Bang opens up about her challenging past relationships and experiences of childhood trauma, abusive relationships, and divorce. Jessi shares how she navigated through these difficult times, often feeling responsible for others' happiness and striving for love and validation. She talks about overcoming patterns of unhealthy relationships and ultimately finding self-love and resilience. Despite numerous hardships, including losing possessions and facing emotional turmoil, Jessi discusses how these experiences contributed to her growth and wisdom. Now a successful news reporter and a loving mother, Jessi emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, personal strength, and the journey of healing. The episode inspires listeners to recognize their worth and resilience, and to learn from life's challenges while striving for genuine happiness and peace. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:35 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact 01:08 First Relationship and Its Challenges 01:42 Marriage and Divorce at a Young Age 02:14 Toxic Relationships and Self-Blame 03:16 Patterns of Unhealthy Relationships 08:32 Second Marriage and Its Downfall 09:45 Learning and Growing from Past Relationships 16:22 The Transformative Power of Parenthood 16:39 Career Reflections and Discovering Passion 17:48 Embracing Self-Love and Healing 19:35 The Impact of Telling Your Story 21:13 Learning from Past Relationships 22:09 Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience 28:20 Final Thoughts and Lessons Learned Jessi Bang: https://www.instagram.com/theramblingraccoon?igsh=MXdsOWRmanpyOG0yag== Irenegpt.ai Website: https://irenegpt.ai/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenegpt.ai?igsh=MWdwNTh0eTZ0aHNpaA== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenegpt.ai?_r=1&_t=ZP-91vwytSGovf Youtube: https://youtube.com/@IreneGPT?si=8An_BfZ7YKOu3BOT

    32 min
  6. EP8: Escaping the Cycle: Trevor Cowley's Journey

    JAN 24

    EP8: Escaping the Cycle: Trevor Cowley's Journey

    Overcoming Adversity: Trevor Cowley's Journey from Addiction to Breaking Records In this episode of the Irene Podcast, Trevor shares his story of growing up in a poor and challenging environment in St. George, Utah. Trevor discusses the statistics of growing up in such conditions and how he became a part of those statistics by engaging in substance abuse and reckless behavior from a young age. He speaks candidly about his downward spiral into addiction, including a harrowing stint with heroin, and his journey to hit rock bottom. Trevor then highlights his turning point, with the support of his mother, leading to a profound transformation involving rigorous self-discipline and the pursuit of physical and mental challenges. From battling addiction to becoming a successful business owner and now on the verge of breaking a world record for consecutive half marathons, Trevor's story illustrates the power of self-awareness, commitment, and resilience in overcoming life's toughest obstacles. He emphasizes the importance of creating positive environments and continuously challenging oneself to achieve personal growth and success. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:13 Trevor's Early Life and Environment 01:29 Struggles with Addiction 15:35 Hitting Rock Bottom 18:28 The Turning Point 23:10 Rebuilding and New Challenges 24:21 The Power of Self-Awareness 26:58 Commitment to Change 28:40 Embracing Hardships 36:55 Embracing Challenges and Growth 37:40 From Addiction to Business Success 38:19 Midlife Crisis and Self-Reflection 41:19 The Decision to Run 37 Miles 43:02 Training and Accountability 49:35 The Journey of 75 Hard 52:03 Pushing Limits and Setting Records 56:29 Overcoming Adversity and Personal Growth 01:07:11 Final Thoughts and Inspirations Trevor Cowley - https://www.instagram.com/realbusinessowners?igsh=cTFhYmFxZXNzMnFi Irenegpt.ai Website: https://irenegpt.ai/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irenegpt.ai?igsh=MWdwNTh0eTZ0aHNpaA== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@irenegpt.ai?_r=1&_t=ZP-91vwytSGovf Youtube: https://youtube.com/@IreneGPT?si=8An_BfZ7YKOu3BOT

    1h 9m

About

Irene is a communication and emotional safety platform designed to help individuals heal, regain clarity, and respond with strength especially in high-conflict or abusive relationships. Built by survivors, Irene uses AI to analyze harmful or triggering messages, identify abusive language, and provide calm, healthy response options so users don’t have to engage in emotional back-and-forth. Through features like message analysis, journaling with time-stamped documentation, and court-use evidence logging, Irene empowers users to protect their peace while creating a record of their experience. Whether navigating co-parenting with an abuser, processing emotional trauma, or learning healthier communication patterns, Irene provides a safe, supportive space to break cycles, rebuild confidence, and move forward with clarity and control. Irene exists to remind users: what happened to you is not who you are and healing, freedom, and joy are possible again.