In this rare and redemptive episode, Anna shares her powerful story of transformation, forgiveness, and faith. Raised in a blended family marked by violence, fear, and hidden generational abuse, Anna later discovered she had been sexually abused by the monsters she moved into her home. Some memories only accessible after her father’s death. Despite this pain, she chose to care for both her aging parents in her own home, even before fully uncovering the depth of her trauma.

Through emotional intelligence training, biblical counseling, and transformational ministry work (including leading Untying the Knots of the Heart) Anna found healing and purpose. Her story is not just about surviving trauma but choosing to reclaim peace and offer grace, even to those who hurt her. This full-circle journey reminds us that redemption is possible, even when it seems unimaginable.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Anna Cheney

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of childhood physical and sexual abuse, emotional trauma, family violence, and caregiving for abusive parents. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Anna describes growing up in a home filled with fear, violence, and hidden incest. · The shocking moment she realized she too had been sexually abused. · Why she chose to become a caregiver for both of her abusive parents. · Her healing journey through transformational coaching and faith-based programs. · How she found purpose in helping others emotionally and spiritually recover. · The importance of tools like Untying the Knots of the Heart and emotional intelligence work.

Key Takeaways: · Forgiveness can coexist with deep hurt—it doesn’t excuse the harm, but it frees the soul. · Healing doesn’t happen all at once—it comes through layers, tools, and community. · God’s grace can meet people even in their final moments. · Choosing transformation over bitterness is a radical act of strength. · Restoration is possible—even in relationships thought to be beyond repair.

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In this powerful episode, Kenna bravely recounts the unimaginable. Her mother attempted to take her life when she was just 10 years old. From surviving that trauma to navigating foster care, complex family dynamics, and a faith tested by manipulation, Kenna shares how she found her voice and began healing. Now a wedding photographer, writer, and soon-to-be mother herself, she opens up about the generational pain she’s determined to break, and the tools that are helping her do it. With honesty, insight, and hope, Kenna shows us what it means to rewrite the ending of your story.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: McKenna Hardee Find Kenna on IG @Mckennareneeh Find Kenna on TikTok @Kennareneeharper

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of childhood trauma, addiction, suicide, and attempted filicide. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Kenna shares the harrowing story of surviving her mother’s attempt to take her life at age 10. · The psychological toll of growing up with two addicted parents. · Life in foster care and navigating the legal system as a child witness. · Wrestling with forgiveness, no-contact boundaries, and the misuse of faith for manipulation. · The emotional complexity of pregnancy while healing from maternal trauma. · How TikTok and storytelling have become tools in Kenna’s healing journey. · Her favorite trauma recovery tool: EMDR therapy.

Key Takeaways: · Healing is layered and non-linear; but possible. · EMDR therapy can rewire traumatic memories for lasting relief. · Forgiveness doesn’t require continued relationships, especially with unsafe people. · Boundaries are not betrayal; they’re protection. · Breaking generational trauma is a powerful act of love. · Faith and therapy together can be life-saving.

Kenna’s Recommended books: 1. Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud 2. Codependent No More by Melody Beattie

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Gabe is a husband, father, nonprofit leader, and senior behavioral health advisor. But his path to healing didn’t come easily. In this powerful episode, Gabe shares how a privileged childhood masked a growing storm within. One that eventually led to twelve years of alcoholism, seizures, hospital stays, and even to the brink of death.

He opens up about the intervention that saved his life, the treatment center that wasn’t what it seemed, and the long road of recovery that followed. Now over eleven years sober, Gabe is using his voice to break down the very barriers that almost kept him from getting help. Through his nonprofit IMPACT and his work at Paradigm Treatment, he’s helping families navigate the behavioral health system with clarity and compassion.

Your Host: Angie Sedor Our Guest: Gabriel Minchow Find Garbriel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gminchow IMPACT

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of alcoholism, seizures due to withdrawal, and unsafe treatment practices. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect · A firsthand account of long-term alcoholism and recovery. · A glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of behavioral health treatment. · Why access to care is so difficult and how Gabe is trying to change that. · The tools Gabe used to stay sober for over a decade.

Key Takeaways · Addiction doesn’t discriminate. Success on the outside doesn’t mean peace on the inside. · Treatment programs vary widely in quality, and informed decisions matter. · Recovery is possible with structure, support, and willingness. · If you’re breathing, there’s still hope.

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Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Bryce opens up about falling in love with Janet—an adventurous photojournalist who reawakened his faith—only to lose her in a tragic accident while she was pregnant with their child. From heartbreak and numbness to anger, redemption, and eventually healing, Bryce shares how that loss shaped his journey through fatherhood, marriage, and grief.

Now a microbiologist, father, and grandfather, Bryce reminds us that while grief never truly ends, it can teach us to love deeper, live fuller, and honor those we’ve lost by embracing every moment we have left.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Bryce Ricken

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of grief, traumatic loss, and death. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Falling in love unexpectedly and losing a fiancée in a tragic car accident · Processing grief without closure and learning to live with unanswered questions · Becoming a father through adoption and embracing second chances · How faith was lost, rediscovered, and reshaped over the years · The role of community, therapy, and time in navigating complex loss

Key Takeaways: · Grief is not linear—and healing doesn’t mean forgetting · You don’t have to get over loss to grow through it · Love can leave behind beautiful memories that never fade · Expressing pain is a crucial part of healing · You are still whole, even when life breaks you apart

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Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.

In this emotional and inspiring episode, Kasia shares her journey from a childhood in communist Poland to becoming a faith-based life coach, music creator, and yoga instructor in the United States. Through sexual trauma, anorexia, and grief, Kasia struggled with shame, self-worth, and the silence of unhealed pain. Her turning point came in her 50s, as she began connecting with her inner child and reclaiming her identity through heart-centered healing, spiritual growth, and creative expression.

Kasia’s story reminds us that it’s never too late to heal, follow your calling, or rewrite your story—and that the heart, breath, and faith can be powerful guides back to ourselves.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Kasia Haroldsen

Disclaimer The stories and conversations shared on The Survivor’s Voice are based on personal experiences and are not intended as professional advice. Neither the host nor our guests are licensed medical or mental health professionals unless explicitly stated. This podcast is a space for honest storytelling, not a substitute for professional support. If you’re in need of help, please reach out to a qualified provider.

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse, grooming, rape, disordered eating, and grief. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Growing up under communism and finding faith in an unfamiliar church · How early trauma led to years of anorexia, shame, and identity struggles · The turning point: meeting her “inner child” and learning to love herself · Creating harmony through music, coaching, and yoga rooted in faith · Why it's never too late to heal or pursue your dreams

Key Takeaways: · Childhood trauma can leave unspoken scars—but healing is possible at any age · Faith, music, and breathwork can help reconnect us to our true selves · The body remembers what the mind forgets—until we are ready to listen · Healing starts when we stop abandoning the child within · You are more than what happened to you—you are worthy, unique, and enough

Book Recommendations from Kasia:

· The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Buy on Amazon · Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza Buy on Amazon · You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay Buy on Amazon · Recovery of Your Inner Child by Lucia Capacchione Buy on Amazon

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Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.

In this harrowing and courageous episode, Samantha opens up about surviving generational abuse, systemic failure, and the lifelong impact of trauma. From childhood sexual abuse by her biological father and older brother to being disbelieved by the court system, Samantha shares how silence, guilt, and survival shaped her early years. Her story unfolds into a powerful journey of healing through therapy, forgiveness, and reclaiming her identity as more than a victim. With strength and vulnerability, she reminds us that survivors don’t owe the world silence and that speaking up can save lives.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Samantha Burch

Disclaimer The stories and conversations shared on The Survivor’s Voice are based on personal experiences and are not intended as professional advice. Neither the host nor our guests are licensed medical or mental health professionals unless explicitly stated. This podcast is a space for honest storytelling, not a substitute for professional support. If you’re in need of help, please reach out to a qualified provider.

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse, incest, physical violence, suicidal ideation, and rape. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · How generational trauma and small-town power can silence survivors · The heartbreaking toll of protecting siblings at personal cost · Why survivors may struggle with relationships, anger, and trust · The impact of brainspotting therapy for complex PTSD · Samantha’s shift from anger to advocacy Key Takeaways: · Abuse often continues when victims are disbelieved or dismissed · Survivors may internalize blame to protect others · Healing doesn’t require forgetting—it requires honesty · Therapy and safe spaces are crucial for recovery · Forgiveness can be a personal turning point, not a gift to the abuser

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Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.

In this powerful continuation, Paris returns to share what happened after foster care and how she endured and ultimately escaped a 15-year abusive marriage. From emotional and spiritual abuse to weaponized Scripture and severe isolation, Paris reveals the silent suffering many survivors face behind closed doors. She opens up about how fear, faith, and motherhood shaped her decisions, and how finding her voice has helped her protect her children and rebuild her identity. Her story is a raw, courageous testament to healing, even when the world turns its back.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Paris Byrum

Disclaimer The stories and conversations shared on The Survivor’s Voice are based on personal experiences and are not intended as professional advice. Neither the host nor our guests are licensed medical or mental health professionals unless explicitly stated. This podcast is a space for honest storytelling, not a substitute for professional support. If you’re in need of help, please reach out to a qualified provider.

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, spiritual abuse, sexual coercion, suicidal ideation, and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · The reality of abuse behind a picture-perfect Christian household · The emotional toll of trying to "honor God" in a toxic marriage · How the church can both protect and harm survivors · Paris’ breaking point—and what finally gave her the strength to leave · Navigating single motherhood, healing, and faith after trauma

Key Takeaways: · Abuse often continues in cycles, even in the name of religion · You don’t have to have a “perfect” plan to start finding safety · Support doesn’t always come from where you expect—but healing is possible · Survivors need practical help, not just prayers or platitudes · God is not the same as those who misuse His name

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Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Paris Byrum

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of rape, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, foster care trauma, and loss of a sibling. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

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