Survivor Episodes

1,266 | Surviving the Unsurvivable: Sara Im’s Miracle Story Sara Im is a survivor, inspirational author, motivational speaker, and holistic wellness consultant whose story embodies courage, faith, and resilience. Born and raised in Cambodia, Sara endured four years of captivity under the Khmer Rouge Communist regime. She worked long hours in the rice fields beneath the burning sun, surviving on minimal food and sleep. Her body grew weak from disease and exhaustion until she was sent to a death camp, left to die. Through unwavering faith, Sara prayed every day for strength. God answered her prayers, giving her the courage to escape with three trusted friends. Against all odds, they made it out alive. During those four years, nearly two million people perished through starvation, disease, and execution in what became known as the Killing Fields of Cambodia, a tragedy comparable to the Holocaust. Sara’s story stands as a living testimony to the power of faith, hope, and perse…

1,264 | From Pain to Purpose: Melissa Lujan’s Story of Healing Melissa Lujan is a 44-year-old mother of three sons, a survivor of domestic violence, and a passionate advocate for healing and hope. Through the power of storytelling, she uses her voice to reach both survivors and those currently navigating difficult relationships, offering encouragement, empathy, and strength. Since 2009, Melissa has worked in the medical field, where her heart for service truly shines. She holds certifications as a CHT, CCHT, CNA, phlebotomist, and OSHA safety officer. Her compassion and ability to care for others are not just professional skills; they are gifts shaped by life’s hardest battles. Melissa believes that through every painful moment, God was refining her purpose. Today, she stands as a testament to resilience, empowered by faith, and driven to help others discover their own strength. Her mission is simple: to help every reader or listener feel seen, understood, and reminded that t…

1,200 | How Jennisue Jessen Turned Survival Into a Global Fight Against Human Trafficking Jennisue Jessen, a survivor of human trafficking and Founder & CEO of Compass 31, has dedicated over 25 years to combating human trafficking globally. Her remarkable journey, from being sold into the sex trade at the age of 4 to becoming a key figure in shaping federal counter-trafficking policies, reflects her passion for justice and resilience. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 Love our show? Show some love! 👉 Check out today’s guest: https://compass31.org/ 🎬 Need stunning videos, clean audio, or scroll-stopping designs? Check out our media services at https://www.kmmedia.pro/ — Top-tier quality without the agency price tag. Perfect for creators, coaches, and brands ready to level up. 👍 Like this video 💬 Drop a comment & share your favorite part 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations Monday to Friday! #PositiveTalkRadio #Inspiration #Podcast ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

From performing on stage at just 10 years old to overcoming a decade-long abusive relationship, Kat Polsinelli’s journey is one of profound resilience and transformation. Now a motivational speaker, MC, bestselling co-author, and host of Real Chat with Kat—a top 10% globally ranked podcast airing on three radio stations—Kat is on a mission to empower others to share their stories and transform their struggles into stepping stones for success. Support our podcast show by: https://kmmedia.pro/our-store Affiliate(s): Lyric Vids - https://positivetalkradio.net/Lyricvids NordVPN - https://positivetalkradio.net/NordVPN Patreon - patreon.com/positivetalkradio Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/positivetalkradio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/positivetalkradio/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@positivetalkradio?lang=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/positivetradio https://www.positivetalkradio.net/support/

I’m Darcey Kesner Hawkins, founder of the I Choose Me!™️ Platform, a space dedicated to empowering trauma survivors to reclaim their voice and their place in this physical world. With over a decade of experience in wellness and a deep connection to intuitive and shamanic healing, I serve as a minister, spiritual coach, and practical guide for those navigating the complexities of mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing. As a speaker, podcast host, and advocate, my mission is to bring holistic practices into the mainstream while creating supportive spaces where individuals can heal, grow, and thrive. I believe in the power of community, the wisdom of our own bodies, and the necessity of self-prioritization in an overwhelming world. Let’s heal, connect, and elevate together. Support our podcast show by: https://kmmedia.pro/our-store Affiliate(s): Lyric Vids - https://positivetalkradio.net/Lyricvids NordVPN - https://positivetalkradio.net/NordVPN Patreon - pa…

Jill is boldly stepping out and vulnerably admitting that as a result of her own sexual trauma at age 4, she innocently and curiously experimented with other children when she was a child herself. For 41 years she lived with a dark cloud of shame and self-loathing over her head, thinking she was alone. Finally, after years of praying for her purpose, she finally realized her life’s work is to release people from shame and change the lens through which people see how children who have been sexually abused experiment with other children. Jill brings this taboo topic to the light so that people can get beyond the shame and live the life of their dreams. Whether or not you have suffered from sexual abuse or if you have a secret, Jill’s approach to letting go of any kind of shame will leave you free to create a space for love, success, and abundance. Support our podcast show by: https://www.positivetalkradio.net/support/ https://kmmedia.pro/our-store Patreon - patre…

A survivor of childhood abuse, Dr. Rita Louise has emerged as a gifted empath and talented clairvoyant medical intuitive. She is a Naturopathic physician and the founder of the Institute Of Applied Energetics that trains students in the art of medical intuition, intuitive counseling, and energy medicine and former host of Just Energy Radio. She has authored six books and produced several feature-length and short films. Support our podcast show by: https://www.positivetalkradio.net/support/ https://kmmedia.pro/our-store Patreon - patreon.com/positivetalkradio Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/positivetalkradio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/positivetalkradio/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@positivetalkradio?lang=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/positivetradio

Have you ever imagined a world where we can all speak openly and honestly about our mental health journeys without fear of judgment or reprisal? That’s why I took action and Founded the 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 podcast, with the aim of shattering the stigma long associated with speaking out and speaking up about mental health issues. Each week, we tackle different mental health topics through honest and relatable conversations with real people who are helping to normalize mental health discussions and find their own voices. Through the podcast and my ongoing work as a mental health advocate, I continue to reshape both the message and the messenger within the mental health space. Support our podcast show by: https://www.positivetalkradio.net/support/ https://kmmedia.pro/our-store Patreon - patreon.com/positivetalkradio Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/positivetalkradio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/positivetalkradio/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@positivetalk…

Dana S. Diaz studied journalism and psychology at DePaul University. While there’s no better teacher than life experience and Dana has had life-long experiences with narcissistic abuse, her education did give her the ability to accurately verbalize and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within victims. Today, Dana is a proud voice for fellow victims who are unable, afraid, or ashamed to share their experiences. She strives to create awareness and understanding to ensure victims are given the support they need to first understand their situation and then begin the healing process. Her first book, chronicling her own abusive marriage that lasted nearly three decades, started as a journal that she hid under the couch cushion in the basement. When she isn’t speaking out on narcissistic abuse, Dana can be found listening to music by Eric Hutchinson, Elle King, Green Day, Amy Winehouse, Julia Michaels and Taylor Swift. She equally loves her gray Converse sho…

Dana S. Diaz studied journalism and psychology at DePaul University. While there’s no better teacher than life experience and Dana has had life-long experiences with narcissistic abuse, her education did give her the ability to accurately verbalize and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within victims. Today, Dana is a proud voice for fellow victims who are unable, afraid, or ashamed to share their experiences. She strives to create awareness and understanding to ensure victims are given the support they need to first understand their situation and then begin the healing process. Her first book, chronicling her own abusive marriage that lasted nearly three decades, started as a journal that she hid under the couch cushion in the basement. When she isn’t speaking out on narcissistic abuse, Dana can be found listening to music by Eric Hutchinson, Elle King, Green Day, Amy Winehouse, Julia Michaels and Taylor Swift. She equally loves her gray Converse sho…

I'm a survivor of human trafficking. I didn't tell anyone for such a long time. It was my scary little secret. It would stay that way, I thought. In 2019 the man who had trafficked me made me famous on a pornography sight by sharing rape videos and photos, and linked them all to my social media pages. I reached out to an anti-trafficking organization here in Colorado who paired me with legal services to assist in having the videos taken down, but I made the mistake one day of thinking I was alone in the office. My boss had been only 100 yards away and could overhear my conversation with my lawyer and never made a sound - until the call ended. When the call ended and I heard him moving around, I knew he had been listening. He knew I was a survivor of trafficking. Less than a month later I was fired. It was the week before Thanksgiving, four months before the pandemic. It was one of the best things that could have happened to me. I'm now a full time author and public speaker. In…

Amanda Blackwood is an accomplished artist and author, public speaker, podcast host, trauma recovery mentor and a survivor of human trafficking. Amanda has spoken on a multitude of stages, international summits, radio programs, and has published over a dozen books. She launched two podcasts - one that focuses on interviewing other authors of trauma, and the other that discusses the long term consequences of trauma and how to fight back for a better life. A portion of every book sale goes to help fight human trafficking. Amanda lives in Denver, Colorado with her rescue cats and supportive husband who keep her sane. Support our podcast show by: https://www.positivetalkradio.net/support/ https://kmmedia.pro/our-store Patreon - patreon.com/positivetalkradio Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/positivetalkradio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/positivetalkradio/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@positivetalkradio?lang=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/positivetradio

Weeks after giving birth, Holly Frances went from being a healthy 26-year-old new mom to paralyzed and on life support—in less than 72 hours. Diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder called Guillain-Barre Syndrome, she was trapped in her own body, unable to move, speak, or hold her newborn daughter. Holly’s new book, Life Support, tells the story of how she struggled to overcome the despair, hopelessness and pain of recovery, to regain her health and get back to being a mother to her daughter. Both a memoir and a resource guide, this is the true story of how Holly found purpose in the 126 days spent in hospital. A journey of strength, determination and hope, Holly’s story reminds us that life doesn’t always go as planned, sometimes, in the most dire and challenging ways, it turns out better. Paws With Cause shines light on the dark issue of animal neglect and abandonment. We help animal rescues and shelters that are tremendously overworked and underfunded by empowering the public…