The Hidden Story with Dr. Vassilia

Dr. Vassilia Binensztok
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Welcome to The Hidden Story, a podcast featuring the resilience stories of real people. Here, we go beneath the surface to explore the psychology shaping our patterns, relationships, and lives. Hosted by Dr. Vassilia Binensztok, licensed psychotherapist, author, founder of Juno Counseling & Wellness, and national speaker, The Hidden Story features powerful conversations about overcoming adversity, paired with thoughtful interviews that unpack the psychodynamic forces beneath human behavior. Episodes include in-depth discussions of psychodynamic, somatic, and neuroscience-informed psychology, along with solo episodes and Q&As that explore trauma, attachment, the nervous system, and meaning-making. This is a space for depth, nuance, and understanding the stories beneath the story.  

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    From 84 Arrests to Second Chances: William Freeman on Prison, Recovery, and Purpose

    In this episode of The Hidden Story, Dr. Vassilia sits down with William Freeman, founder and CEO of People of Purpose, a Palm Beach County nonprofit dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives and reduce recidivism. William shares his deeply personal journey through decades of addiction, 84 arrests, and repeated prison sentences—and the turning point that led him to transform his life through service to others. Together, they explore how trauma fuels addiction and reoffending, the harsh realities people face after release—from fines and employment barriers to losing voting rights—and the emotional toll of loved ones giving up. William also offers a powerful perspective on life in the Glades region of Palm Beach County and the systemic challenges many communities face. This conversation is an honest look at accountability, resilience, and the possibility of redemption, and why second chances matter.

    42 min

  2. FEB 6

    From Survival to Self-Acceptance: India’s Journey to Love, Faith, and Freedom

    In this powerful episode, Dr. Vassilia sits down with India and her husband, known from Instagram’s 11:11 Wolves, to talk about survival, transformation, and the cost, and freedom, of living authentically. India shares her journey through incarceration, navigating life as a trans woman, the dangers many trans women face in relationships, and how faith helped her rebuild her life. Together, they discuss backlash, healing after hurt, and what it means to finally find real love. This conversation explores the courage required to become yourself in a world that doesn’t always make space for you.

    36 min
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About

Welcome to The Hidden Story, a podcast featuring the resilience stories of real people. Here, we go beneath the surface to explore the psychology shaping our patterns, relationships, and lives. Hosted by Dr. Vassilia Binensztok, licensed psychotherapist, author, founder of Juno Counseling & Wellness, and national speaker, The Hidden Story features powerful conversations about overcoming adversity, paired with thoughtful interviews that unpack the psychodynamic forces beneath human behavior. Episodes include in-depth discussions of psychodynamic, somatic, and neuroscience-informed psychology, along with solo episodes and Q&As that explore trauma, attachment, the nervous system, and meaning-making. This is a space for depth, nuance, and understanding the stories beneath the story.  

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Vassilia Binensztok
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
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