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Survivors - Stories of Hope Live On. Amanda Blackwood
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- True Crime
Weekly conversations with authors of trauma survival and true crimes not in the headlines - There are thousands of people who have survived traumatic experiences and have written about them. It’s time to put a spotlight on all those incredible people. Stay tuned for some of the most amazing people you’ve never heard of, and maybe a few you have!
*The thoughts and opinions of guests are not the thoughts and opinions of the host.
Support the podcast a variety of ways! https://pensight.com/x/detailedpieces
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S4 E45 He grew up surrounded by crime, and made millions in legitimate business. John Giordano is an expert in fields you probably didn't know existed.
It was by no accident that John Giordano chose addiction treatment as his life’s work. Growing up the son of a heroin dealer and trying to cope with the trauma of being molested as a young boy, he fell hard into drugs and alcohol. Over thirty-five years ago, at the urging of his family, John entered rehab. He emerged a changed man - committed to helping others afflicted by this hideous disease. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
Find this guest online:
johnjgiordano.com
TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes.
Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest through Podmatch sign up using this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/amanda
I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast with PayPal or Venmo donations, or by purchasing one of my books!
PayPal authoramandablackwood@gmail.com OR donate through the donation page at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9AT5NQ8C474SY
Venmo @DetailedPieces
Find my books: https://books2read.com/ap/xej5pN/Amanda-Blackwood
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S4 E44 - Her abuse was reported, but nobody stepped in to stop it from happening. Now Elizabeth Cush has a message for the world.
What does a small child do when they're being abuse by a family member? It's very difficult for a small child to understand and cope with abuse. They may not know how to get help. They might even try to cope in a variety of ways, some of which are not healthy. Elizabeth Cush talks openly about her healing journey and what got her to where she is today. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
Find this guest online:
https://www.progressioncounseling.com/
https://www.elizabethcushcoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/awakenyourwisewoman/
https://bit.ly/HSPQuiz
TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes.
Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest through Podmatch sign up using this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/amanda
I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast with PayPal or Venmo donations, or by purchasing one of my books!
PayPal authoramandablackwood@gmail.com OR donate through the donation page at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9AT5NQ8C474SY
Venmo @DetailedPieces
Find my books: https://books2read.com/ap/xej5pN/Amanda-Blackwood
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S4 June Bonus: Krystal Clark lived a very real - but fictional - life.
Krystal Clark's story was so powerful I couldn't wait to share this one. She experienced some awful traumas as a child that made such a profound impact on her that she nearly 'checked out' of this life a little prematurely. Her first child saved her life.
Get this author’s book:
https://a.co/d/d1dAz8f
Find this guest online:
Blog: https://www.movingwithmeaning.com/blog-2/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskZop1Bzmkom4zyUr_LAww
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-with-meaning-the-podcast/id1706367979
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/37169b91-cf00-4261-99dd-2f9198bb0b99/moving-with-meaning-the-podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5TeQ2oCocE9AUsXyNY52XW
TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes.
I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways:
- [ ] PayPal authoramandablackwood@gmail.com
- [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces
- [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online
- [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBlackwoodShop
- [ ] Become a podcast subscriber!
- [ ] Check out ALL of the books written by the podcast guests this season and grab one as a gift for someone you love. https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces (as an Amazon Influencer, I receive pennies on purchases)
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S4 E43 - Mom, Wife, Cancer Survivor, Widow, and Hero - Kim Sorrelle is who I want to be when I grow up.
Nobody would choose cancer. Kim certainly wouldn't have picked cancer out of a lineup of life options, but when her husband was diagnosed shortly thereafter with pancreatic cancer and passed only six weeks later, she had a difficult road ahead of her, learning how to navigate life all over again - this time as a single mom. Not only did she figure that out, but she rediscovered what love really was, and went to Haiti after the earthquake to discover it even more deeply than before. I love this woman. She's incredible.
This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
Find this guest online:
WEBSITE
https://www.kimsorrelle.com
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
https://tiny.one/kimsfacebookpage
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-langlois-sorrelle-11079523/
https://www.instagram.com/kimsorrelle/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/ksorrelle
https://tiny.one/kimsorrelleyoutube
AMAZON BOOK LINKS
https://tiny.one/loveisonamazon
https://tinyurl.com/cryuntilyoulaughonamazon
TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes.
Pairing of guest and podcast provided by #PodMatch. To book yourself as a guest through Podmatch sign up using this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/amanda
I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast with PayPal or Venmo donations, or by purchasing one of my books!
PayPal authoramandablackwood@gmail.com OR donate through the donation page at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9AT5NQ8C474SY
Venmo @DetailedPieces
Find my books: https://books2read.com/ap/xej5pN/Amanda-Blackwood
Sign up for the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of "Detailed Pieces of a Shattered Dream" today! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/oui64pgchc
Shop the ABTS Etsy for signed books, original art prints, and more! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBlackwoodShop
Get access to previous seasons and exclusive content with a subscription!
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood/subscribe
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S4 E42 - Lt. Col Jason Pike returns!
Lt Col. Jason Pike returns, this time to talk about some surprising situations the average mind couldn't begin to imagine! Truth is stranger (and more disgusting) than fiction!
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S4 E41 - From her rorschach test masks to her controversial subject matter, Mason Carlisle is stirring things up in a good way.
Mason Carlisle RETURNS!
Mason first came on the podcast in September of 2022 for Suicide Awareness month. For the final Friday of September I introduced this remarkable young woman who has faced and fought so much suicide in her life. Mason Carlisle is a child sexual abuse survivor, child abuse survivor, she lost her father to an overdose, walked in on her brother's attempt and lost 8 people to suicide. Mason just published a book about PTSD and trauma. It’s a fictional ya novel centered around a school shooting survivor. We also discuss how her outlook on this endeavor changed when the most recent school shooting occurred. We talk about trauma, suicide, and our mutual love of and Bruce Willis.
Follow Mason Carlisle on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, or her Website
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