We're All Insane

Devorah Roloff
  • 4.3 (930)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

A podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories about their lives, challenges, and traumas that have shaped them. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique journey of the guest—No scripts. No interruptions. Just authentic storytelling that unfolds naturally, in the guest's own words. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com or fill out a form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUFf5ushHFd57GAZ2hAg5vvTSZNQxlOaRutdjggN-HQjufYw/viewform

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  1. Aug 30 • Subscriber Early Access

    Abused by a Pedophile

    This week, a survivor opens up about the deeply disturbing story of being sexually abused by an adult woman he trusted when he was just 11 years old. He shares how the grooming began, how he was manipulated into believing the abuse was love, the shame and confusion he carried for years, and how the trauma continues to affect his relationships, substance use, and healing today. Sponsored By: → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:09 - What Was His Childhood Like? → 00:06:22 - What Was Happening at Home? → 00:08:32 - How Did He Meet His Abuser? → 00:13:22 - Why Did He Trust Her? → 00:19:00 - When Did Grooming Turn Into Abuse? → 00:24:02 - Why Did She Make Him Keep It a Secret? → 00:27:22 - Why Was She Giving Kids Drugs and Alcohol? → 00:33:46 - Did the Abuse Affect His Sexuality? → 00:36:08 - Why Did She Say He Would “Latch Onto” Her? → 00:36:48 - When Did the Sexual Abuse Escalate? → 00:41:44 - How Did the Abuse Affect His Family? → 00:44:34 - Why Couldn’t He Connect With His Mom? → 00:46:04 - Did His Friends Suspect What Was Happening? → 00:48:18 - How Did the Abuse Affect School and Friendships? → 00:51:34 - How did the abuse continue as he got older? → 00:55:06 - Why didn’t anyone intervene? → 01:00:00 - What happened when her niece came to visit? → 01:07:04 - When did he first try to end the relationship? → 01:10:44 - Why did the abuse start again? → 01:13:50 - When was the last time he saw his abuser? → 01:14:14 - How did he tell his fiancée what happened? → 01:16:22 - When did he finally start therapy? → 01:19:42 - What happened when he saw his abuser again? → 01:26:04 - Why does he want to speak out about his story? → 01:31:50 - What does he want other survivors to know? Further Listening → I Dated My Predator https://youtu.be/5sIEJJILg70?si=HqmWk5ZSr8CmY0wN More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane For ad-free, uncensored videos and plenty of exclusive content please subscribe to the We Are All Insane subscription channel at https://wereallinsane.supportingcast.fm/. It's $5.99 a month and watchable on Apple and Android mobile apps, Roku TV, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

    Abused by a Pedophile

  2. 2d ago • Subscribers Only

    I Had a Mystery Brain Tumor

    Madeline was diagnosed with a brain tumor at just 27 years old, but her health struggles started long before that. In this episode, Madeline opens up about years of unexplained neurological symptoms, chronic illness, a Lyme disease diagnosis, and the long journey to finally understanding what was happening in her body. She shares what it was like to feel dismissed by doctors, constantly search for answers, and eventually face a brain tumor diagnosis. Check Out Madeline: → Memoir https://a.co/d/04Cq0xMm → Journal https://a.co/d/0bSYES24 → Substack https://substack.com/@madelineswann → Music https://tr.ee/Pc8WxqU4b9 → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/madelineswannllc? → Linktree https://linktr.ee/madelineswann Topics Discussed: → What Were Her First Neurological Symptoms? → Why Was Her Chronic Illness So Hard to Diagnose? → How Was She Diagnosed With Lyme Disease? → How Was Her Brain Tumor Discovered? On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:26 - What Were Her First Neurological Symptoms? → 00:01:46 - What Did Doctors Find on Her First MRI? → 00:05:08 - Why Did She Go Years Without Answers? → 00:12:00 - How Did She Get Diagnosed With Lyme Disease? → 00:15:16 - What Was It Like Finally Having Answers? → 00:19:22 - What Was Lyme Disease Treatment Like? → 00:22:24 - Why Was She Searching for Holistic Treatments? → 00:23:34 - What Is Neurofeedback? → 00:24:24 - Did Chiropractic Care Actually Help? → 00:26:00 - What Happened When Her Symptoms Came Back? → 00:29:50 - Why Did Her Vertigo Come Back? → 00:32:22 - How Was Her Brain Tumor Discovered? → 00:36:20 - How Did Her Brain Tumor Change Her Perspective on Life? → 00:39:22 - How Do You Live With the Uncertainty of a Brain Tumor? → 00:43:06 - How Does Illness Affect Your Identity? → 00:47:48 - Why Is Sharing Your Story So Powerful? Further Listening → Hung From a Power Line By My Leg for an Hour | https://open.spotify.com/episode/1UGCzpN37jZJAtqOwqIfJl?si=Cd05bpUOSK6lSOM5UXPhEQ More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane

    I Had a Mystery Brain Tumor

  3. 5d ago

    I Was Set Up by the Cartel

    In this episode, I sit down with Niki as she shares the unbelievable chain of events that led to her preparing to self-surrender to federal prison. Nikki opens up about losing her grandmother at a young age, growing up around addiction, unresolved childhood trauma, and the lifelong need to prove that she had everything together. Sponsored By: → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. → Wayfair | Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. → AquaTru | Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code INSANE. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee.  On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:41 - A childhood growing up with parents addicted to crack → 00:05:21 - A last-minute trip to Vegas → 00:06:20 - Who did Nikki meet on the flight to Vegas? → 00:18:06 - What happened when Nikki and her friends flew to Guadalajara? → 00:23:16 - What were the red flags? → 00:27:48 - Stopped at a checkpoint → 00:31:36 - Why did a federal agent suddenly contact Nikki? → 00:35:29 - How did this unexpectedly lead the federal government to Nikki? → 00:40:14 - What was it like being interrogated by federal agents? → 00:42:23 - $2 million worth in her truck… → 00:45:32 - What was it like living in legal purgatory for 8 years? → 00:50:26 - How did Nikki manage to reduce her sentence? → 00:54:44 - Why is Nikki actually excited to finally go to prison? → 01:01:19 - How does Nikki feel now that this chapter of her life is finally ending? Further Listening → I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Aug 16

    My Boyfriend Trafficked Me to His Friends

    Deanna is sharing a part of her story she never thought she would tell publicly. After growing up in a deeply controlling religious environment, she entered adulthood without a clear understanding of boundaries, consent, or her own self-worth, leaving her vulnerable to relationships filled with manipulation, coercive control, abuse, and addiction.  She opens up about being groomed and sexually coerced by a partner, losing herself in unhealthy relationships, and turning to alcohol until a DUI and three months in jail became the wake-up call that ultimately saved her life. Through sobriety, recovery, and learning to trust herself, Deanna began rebuilding her identity and discovering that the family she'd always dreamed of didn't have to look the way she'd been taught. Check Out Deanna :  Subscribe To Intrepid Storytelling: → YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@IntrepidStorytelling → Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intrepid-storytelling/id1855383579 → Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/4C37HrHnzXKGDTQjCeWxOZ?si=1213f92e209a4cbe Follow Intrepid Storytelling On Social Media: → Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578154971079 → Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/intrepidstorytelling → TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@intrepidstorytelling Follow Deanna On Social Media: → Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/deanna.powell.5817/ → Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/deannapowell Deanna's Websites: → Podcast: https://www.intrepidstorytelling.com → Real Estate: https://www.intrepidhometeam.com Sponsored By: → Shopify | Every story has a turning point. If you're ready to build something of your own, start your journey with a free trial at https://shopify.com/insane → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:02:25 - Why does she use the word intrepid? → 00:04:08 - What is the impact of the Diddy and Epstein cases? → 00:05:56 - Where was she born? → 00:07:48 - What was it like growing up as a southern baptist? → 00:12:13 - How was she disciplined as a child?  → 00:15:32 - What was sex education like for her?  → 00:22:57 - How was her dating life growing up? → 00:26:19 - What happened when she started stripping? → 00:28:17 - Why did she feel like she had to get married? → 00:32:28 - What did love bombing look like in her relationship with Steve? → 00:35:05 - What was it like moving in with Steve? → 00:37:59 - When were drugs introduced into the relationship? → 00:40:54 - When did the relationship begin to become coercive? → 00:44:36 - Why did she keep doing things she didn't want to do? → 00:48:40 -  Can you become addicted to another person? → 00:50:11 -  How did she finally get away from Steve? → 00:52:51 - When did she meet her second husband? → 00:57:12 - What happened during her second marriage? → 00:58:59 - What made her finally call 911 on her husband? → 01:00:45 - How did divorce lead to more drinking and self-destruction? → 01:06:43 - When did she realize her drinking had become an addiction? → 01:08:44 - When did she realize her drinking had become an addiction? → 01:12:35 - What made her decide to get sober for good? → 01:14:36 - How was outpatient treatment and probation? → 01:15:39 - What happened when she started dating again? → 01:20:31 - Why did she get married a third time? → 01:23:02 - What was off about her third marriage? → 01:27:13 - How did she feel when she found out he was cheating? → 01:31:31 - Why did she stop believing she needed a husband to have a family? → 01:34:51 - What is the foster parent application process like?  → 01:39:40 - Why did she pick her sperm donor?  → 01:43:33 - What is motherhood like for her?  → 01:47:59 - How did sobriety help She rebuild her self-worth? → 01:50:33 - How did telling her story finally help her let go of shame? Further Listening → I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time | https://shop.wereallinsane.com → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Aug 9

    I Married a Ponzi Schemer

    For 20 years, Andrea believed she was living her dream life. Then her husband confessed he had been secretly running a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, shattering everything she thought she knew. In this episode, Andrea shares the devastating moment her world fell apart, how she navigated betrayal, financial ruin, and single motherhood, and what it took to rebuild her life after losing everything. She hopes her story reminds others that even after unimaginable trauma, healing is possible. Check Out Andrea:  → Instagram  → TikTok Topics Discussed: → Ponzi Scheme Survivor → Marriage Built on Lies → Financial Betrayal → Life After Losing Everything → Healing After Trauma Sponsored By: → AirDoctor | Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code INSANE and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money back guarantee. → ZocDoc | Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/insane #sponsored → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:46 - What was Andrea's childhood like? → 00:03:06 - Why didn't wealth seem like a red flag? → 00:06:34 - How did she meet her future husband? → 00:08:08 - Why did Sean seem so charming? → 00:10:56 - Did their relationship seem too good to be true? → 00:12:42 - How did her father's death change what she wanted in a partner? → 00:16:31 - What were the first red flags in their marriage? → 00:19:10 - How did they build their dream life together? → 00:22:26 - How wealthy did they become? → 00:24:56 - What happened on March 18, 2009? → 00:29:38 - What did he confess first? → 00:31:50 - What is a Ponzi scheme? → 00:35:12 - How did she find out they had lost everything? → 00:35:12 - How did she find out they had lost everything? → 00:39:44 - What do you do after your entire life falls apart? → 00:44:34 - Why did she need her own attorney? → 00:49:18 - What was it like during the federal investigation? → 00:55:05 - How do you tell your children their father is going to prison? → 01:00:08 - How did she prepare her family for prison? → 01:04:00 - What happened when the first victim came to their door? → 01:08:54 - How dangerous did things become after the fraud was exposed? → 01:13:50 - How much money was stolen? → 01:17:20 - Why did she refuse to hide her jewelry? → 01:21:22 - How was she cleared by the government? → 01:23:12 - Why did her family move to Utah? → 01:27:00 - How did sharing her story help her heal? → 01:30:20 - How do you help your children recover from trauma? → 01:33:18 - Why is forgiveness the key to moving forward? → 01:35:02 - When did the shame finally disappear? → 01:36:44 - How did rebuilding her life lead to new opportunities? → 01:39:24 - Is recovery possible after losing everything? → 01:44:26 - How much prison time did her ex-husband serve? → 01:46:12 - Was it difficult to trust and love again? → 01:49:30 - How did she meet her current husband? → 01:50:52 - What does Andrea want others to know?Further Listening → I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Aug 4 • Subscribers Only

    I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison

    When Gina realized her boyfriend's brother had returned to violent crime after nearly three decades in prison, she made a decision that would change countless lives, secretly working with detectives to stop someone she believed the system had failed to contain. As the danger grew, she refused to stay silent, risking her own safety and fighting to protect innocent people. This is a story about what can happen when one person refuses to look the other way. Topics Discussed: → Life After Prison & Family Dynamics → Working with Detectives to Stop Violent Crime → Bail Reform & the Criminal Justice System → Speaking Up When No One Listens → Protecting Others & Trusting Your Instincts On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:20 - Who is Manny and how did they meet? → 00:02:02 - What happened when his brother was released after 27 years? → 00:03:42 - How did his release immediately affect the family? → 00:05:04 - When did the warning signs begin? → 00:07:02 - Why did they move Manny's brother away from Brooklyn? → 00:08:22 - How was a parolee committing new crimes? → 00:09:12 - Why didn't anyone want to involve the police? → 00:11:02 - Why did Gina secretly call the NYPD? → 00:12:42 - What happened when a 16-year-old was robbed at gunpoint? → 00:14:00 - How did she begin working with investigators? → 00:15:18 - What risks did she take to help catch him? → 00:17:56 - How did bail reform impact the case? → 00:21:40 - How far did she go to get him arrested? → 00:26:12 - Was he finally sent back to prison? → 00:26:50 - How did Manny react when he learned the truth? → 00:33:08 - Why was risking everything worth it? → 00:40:14 - What did this experience teach her about speaking up? Show links: → https://youtu.be/scr4VNvV5ns?si=duvjoRR_MGnQfNTm - OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time: https://shop.wereallinsane.com - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane

    I Sent My Boyfriend’s Brother to Prison

  7. Aug 2

    I Dated My Predator

    At 15 years old, Jess entered a residential treatment center while struggling with trauma and her mental health. There, she met a counselor she was meant to trust who slowly groomed and sexually abused her, exploiting her vulnerability and changing the course of her life. In this episode, Jess shares how childhood trauma, abuse, addiction, and years of silence shaped her life and how she eventually found healing. She hopes her story helps other survivors feel seen, exposes the reality of abuse of power, and reminds people that healing is possible. Check Out Jess:  → Tik Tok | @graylightaura Topics Discussed: → Childhood Trauma & Mental Health → Grooming by a Treatment Center Counselor → Surviving Sexual Abuse → Addiction & Recovery → Healing After Trauma Sponsored By: → HERS | Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://forhers.com/insane to get personalized, affordable care that gets you. On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction  → 00:00:42 - What was Jess's childhood like? → 00:02:40 - How did losing her aunt change her life? → 00:05:10 - How did her father's alcoholism affect her? → 00:09:14 - What led to her first mental health crisis? → 00:10:10 - What happened during her first suicide attempt? → 00:11:02 - What was it like being in psychiatric hospitals? → 00:19:36 - Why was she sent to a residential treatment center? → 00:21:56 - How did she meet the counselor who groomed her? → 00:24:42 - How did they stay in contact after treatment? → 00:26:48 - How did the grooming begin? → 00:27:38 - What happened on their first "date"? → 00:29:40 - When did the abuse become sexual? → 00:31:18 - How did the abuse continue? → 00:32:34 - How was she isolated and manipulated? → 00:37:18 - How did the relationship affect her family? → 00:39:34 - How did the trauma begin to consume her life? → 00:49:40 - Why couldn't she leave the relationship? → 00:59:48 - How did she try to start over? → 01:05:16 - How did becoming a mother change her life? → 01:08:56 - What made her finally report her abuser? → 01:13:44 - What happened when she confronted her former counselor? → 01:18:02 - Why was the investigation closed? → 01:22:32 - What was it like seeing her abuser in court? → 01:28:10 - What needs to change to better protect vulnerable kids? → 01:35:00 - What are the warning signs of grooming? → 01:39:12 - What does Jess want parents and survivors to know? Show links: → R*ped in Police Custody More We Are All Insane:  → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jul 26

    R*ped in Police Custody

    At just 14 years old, Chris entered the juvenile justice system for minor offenses, where he encountered a trusted county sheriff who would profoundly alter the course of his life. After being groomed and sexually abused, the trauma followed him into adulthood, leading to years of addiction, mental health struggles, and silence. Today, Chris is sharing his story to expose the abuse of power that went unchecked, advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, and prove that healing is possible even after decades of carrying the weight of the past. Check Out Chris:  → Facebook Topics Discussed: → Growing Up in the Juvenile Justice System → Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse → The Lasting Effects of Trauma → Holding Powerful People Accountable → Finding Healing Through Advocacy Sponsored By: → Wayfair | Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:40 - How did one false accusation change his life? → 00:03:58 - How did he meet Sheriff Bullock? → 00:05:18 - How did the grooming begin? → 00:07:02 - What happened during the first assault? → 00:10:36 - How did the abuse continue? → 00:11:20 - What happened during the second assault? → 00:15:12 - What was life like at Warren Acres? → 00:17:02 - Why did he keep returning to detention? → 00:19:07 - What happened during the third encounter? → 00:21:18 - How did he cope with the abuse? → 00:25:20 - Why did he begin acting out? → 00:27:03 - Why was he sent back to Warren Acres? → 00:29:54 - What happened during the final assault? → 00:31:12 - When did he first attempt suicide? → 00:35:30 - Why did he keep the abuse a secret? → 00:42:40 - How did the trauma follow him into adulthood? → 00:43:40 - How was Sheriff Bullock finally exposed? → 00:46:42 - What did life look like after the abuse? → 00:52:50 - What led to his next suicide attempt? → 00:55:24 - How was his life saved? → 00:56:38 - What was psychiatric treatment like? → 00:57:42 - What made him choose recovery? → 00:59:08 - How did sobriety change his life? → 01:07:12 - How did he discover the sheriff's trial? → 01:08:10 - Why did he decide to testify? → 01:19:18 - What was it like facing his abuser in court? → 01:27:14 - How did meeting another survivor change him? → 01:29:22 - How did survivors help change New Jersey law? → 01:30:23 - How many victims may there have been?  Further Listening:  → My Father Was a Pastor and a Predator  - OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A podcast where real people share raw, unfiltered stories about their lives, challenges, and traumas that have shaped them. Each episode offers a deep dive into the unique journey of the guest—No scripts. No interruptions. Just authentic storytelling that unfolds naturally, in the guest's own words. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com or fill out a form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUFf5ushHFd57GAZ2hAg5vvTSZNQxlOaRutdjggN-HQjufYw/viewform

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  • Creator
    Devorah Roloff
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    224
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    We're All Insane
  • Provider
    Devorah Roloff

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