Millie's Podcast-Abuse, addiction, childhood trauma

Millie Stoia

Hi! My name is Millie and this podcast is for anyone who has struggled with addiction, abuse, or childhood trauma and felt like no one truly understood their pain. I’ve survived childhood sexual trauma, multiple abusive and narcissistic relationships, and alcohol addiction. Today, I’m proud to be three years sober. I created this space because I know what it feels like to wonder why you stayed, why walking away felt impossible, and why the pain never seemed to leave. Here, we share raw, unfiltered stories of survival, healing, and overcoming the battles people are often too afraid to talk about. If you're struggling, healing, or searching for hope, you belong here. You are not broken, you are not alone, and your past does not define your future.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    EPISODE 7: WHEN THE LIFE YOU'VE BUILT FALLS APART

    EPISODE 7 | JON EMERY — WHEN THE LIFE YOU'VE BUILT FALLS APART. What happens when 15 years of marriage, a career built from the ground up, is suddenly gone? Jon Emery shares the painful reality of losing everything he thought his future would look like, feeling completely lost, and fighting to rebuild his life from the ground up. But what if losing everything wasn't the end of his story? What if it was the beginning of something even better? Sometimes life has to break you out of the life you knew to show you what's possible on the other side. This is a story of loss, resilience, starting over, and finding yourself again. Tune in to Jon's episode and his advise on how he handled the curveballs life threw at him and how he started Life's Checkmark. A way for others to share their experience, strength, and hope! Life's Checkmark Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@lifescheckmark#:~:text=Jon%20Emery-,@lifescheckmark #StartingOver #LifeAfterDivorce #NeverGiveUp #RebuildingYourLife #MensMentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #FindingYourself #LifeAfterLoss #Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #MyLifeSeries #MillieStoia #LifeStories #HopeAndHealing

  2. Nov 2

    EPISODE 6: LIVING WITH UNDIAGNOSED BIPOLAR

    EPISODE 6: LIVING WITH UNDIAGNOSED BIPOLAR DISORDER- MJ'S STORY HE WAS LOSING HIS MIND BEFORE HE EVEN KNEW WHY. MJ lived in a war inside his own head. Undiagnosed bipolar disorder, psychosis, thoughts he couldn’t trust, and a darkness so deep he often didn’t want to wake up. His mind became his worst enemy, and psychosis ultimately landed him in jail. This is the raw, unfiltered truth about a battle nobody could see. This is MJ’s story. And this is what mental illness can look like when nobody understands what’s happening. #BipolarDisorder #Psychosis #MentalHealthAwareness #MensMentalHealth

  3. Oct 26

    EPISODE 5: HER DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL

    EPISODE 5: HER DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL- ROSALY CEPEDA She survived her father’s abuse, only to fall in love with someone who reminded her of him. U.S. Coast Guard veteran with a master’s degree, Rosaly Cepeda’s greatest battle wasn’t in the military—it was breaking free from a lifetime of pain. Through her darkest night of the soul, she found God, discovered boundaries, and began breaking the cycle. This is her story of trauma, faith, and reclaiming her life. #TOXIC#ABUSE#GOD#ABUSESURVIVOR#OVERCOME#SPIRITUALITY#HEAL#HEALING

  4. Oct 20

    EPISODE 4: HER EX GOT HER ADDICTED TO HEROIN

    On Season 1 Episode 4 of Millie's podcast, meet Larissa Reto. She started as a college student on the Dean’s List with an academic scholarship. Larissa’s life completely spiraled after meeting her ex-boyfriend. Through manipulation, emotional torment, and threats of suicide, he pulled her into a nightmare that got her sent to prison and nearly cost her everything. This is the devastating story of how she lost herself—and her fight to get her life back.

  5. Oct 17

    MY LIFE SERIES: Episode 1- HE CHOKED ME

    MY LIFE SERIES: PART 1 In this episode, I describe one of the worst days of my life, the day my baby father choked me. this is my story, my truth, in the beginning of my healing. this is only part one of my long journey, dealing with toxic and abusive men. if you’ve ever been to something similar, just know that you are not alone and that is the reason why I’m making these videos. comment part two if you want to see what else I’ve had to overcome on this long journey, and thank you for watching my videos!

  6. Oct 17

    EPISODE 3: How an abusive relationship slowly erases who you are

    In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode, Paola opens up about an abusive relationship that slowly stripped away her identity, shattered her confidence, and left her questioning the woman staring back at her in the mirror. She shares the painful reality of losing yourself while trying to love someone who is hurting you, the emotional scars that aren’t always visible, and the moment she realized she deserved more. But her story doesn’t end with the pain. Through courage, healing, and finding her strength again, Paola shares her powerful testimony of overcoming abuse, reclaiming her identity, and becoming the woman she was always meant to be. This is a conversation about survival, self-worth, healing, and the incredible strength it takes to find yourself again after someone made you forget who you were. Because sometimes the most powerful part of your story isn’t what you survived. It’s who you became afterward. 💜 If you’ve ever lost yourself trying to love someone else, this episode is for you

  7. Oct 16

    EPISODE 2: The final hit

    In this raw and unfiltered episode, Gami shares the dark reality of surviving an abusive relationship filled with physical violence, gaslighting, verbal abuse, neglect, and love bombing. When her ex was high or drunk, the abuse could get even worse. But everything changed when he punched her in the face. Gami opens up about the moment she realized she couldn't keep living this way and the powerful journey that followed when she finally chose herself. This is a story of breaking free, reclaiming your worth, and finding the courage to walk away from the person who was breaking you.

  8. Oct 16

    EPISODE 1: God saved me when I jumped

    In this episode, I sit down with my guest, Dayana Bowden, for a raw and honest conversation about relationships, emotional attachment, fear, self-worth, and the reasons we sometimes stay in situations that no longer serve us. There’s no judgment here — just real conversation, real experiences, and the hope that someone listening realizes they’re not alone. 💜 Sometimes the hardest person to choose is yourself. Thank you for being here for the beginning of this journey. If this conversation speaks to you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need to hear it. 🎙️ Guest: Dayana Bowden

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About

Hi! My name is Millie and this podcast is for anyone who has struggled with addiction, abuse, or childhood trauma and felt like no one truly understood their pain. I’ve survived childhood sexual trauma, multiple abusive and narcissistic relationships, and alcohol addiction. Today, I’m proud to be three years sober. I created this space because I know what it feels like to wonder why you stayed, why walking away felt impossible, and why the pain never seemed to leave. Here, we share raw, unfiltered stories of survival, healing, and overcoming the battles people are often too afraid to talk about. If you're struggling, healing, or searching for hope, you belong here. You are not broken, you are not alone, and your past does not define your future.

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