Kantra shares a deeply personal journey of marriage, faith, and transformation as she and her husband navigated his battle with alcohol, the wounds it left on their family, and the healing that followed. With raw honesty, she opens up about her own role in their struggles—including moments of anger, pride, and an emotional affair—and how God used those trials to bring both conviction and redemption.

From domestic violence and court orders to counseling, Celebrate Recovery, and breaking generational curses, Kantra’s testimony reveals the power of humility, accountability, and grace. Her story is not about quick fixes—it’s about the ongoing process of refining, forgiving, and choosing to fight for love when it would be easier to walk away.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Kantra Blue

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, addiction, and marital infidelity. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Growing up in a faith-influenced Hawaiian-Samoan home · Navigating a marriage impacted by alcohol abuse · The role pride, anger, and unhealed wounds played in their conflicts · Breaking free from generational curses through Christ · Learning to forgive yourself and your spouse · How counseling, accountability, and wise counsel brought lasting change

Key Takeaways: · Healing is a lifelong process that requires humility and truth · Breaking generational cycles begins with personal accountability · Faith can bring restoration even in marriages scarred by betrayal and addiction · Forgiveness is a choice you make daily—for yourself and for others · Surround yourself with people who will speak truth into your life

Resources Mentioned: The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian The Power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian

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Kathleen returns to The Survivor’s Voice to share a powerful testimony of redemption, faith, and a marriage transformed by God’s mercy. What began as a whirlwind romance quickly descended into a cycle of substance abuse, unmet expectations, and violence. After years of dysfunction and a painful separation, Kathleen was ready to walk away for good—but God had a different plan.

Through divine encounters, faithful prayer, and years of counseling, Kathleen and her husband Rick not only reconciled but rebuilt a relationship rooted in Christ. Nearly three decades after their lowest point, they now serve other couples through biblical mentorship and live out a restored love story that could only be authored by God.

Your Host: Angie Sedor Our Guest: Kathleen Giannette

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, alcoholism, drug use, childhood trauma, and religious content. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · How a blind date led to a life Kathleen never expected · The early red flags in her marriage—and why she ignored them · A heartbreaking moment that changed everything for their family · Rick’s radical encounter with God after years of addiction · The unexpected church testimony that started it all · Tools and truths that helped them break the “crazy cycle”

Key Takeaways: · God does not waste a heartache · Redemption is possible, even when it seems hopeless · Healing takes participation, not passivity · You cannot out-sin the power of God’s restoration · Respect and love must both be intentional in marriage

Resources Mentioned: · Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs https://a.co/d/ddRigAA

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When a drunk driver crossed the freeway and struck Debbie head-on at 140 mph, it changed her life in an instant. The accident should have killed her, but it didn’t. In this powerful episode, Debbie shares how surviving that crash led to a deep battle with fear, and how faith, hope, and baby steps brought her out of it.

Though she experienced short-term memory loss and intense post-traumatic stress, Debbie refused to let fear win. From panic attacks on bridges to facing her triggers with courage, she recounts the emotional and spiritual journey of healing that followed. Now, at 65, Debbie is helping other women through her ministry, Grandmas to the Rescue, offering practical support and hope to moms who feel like they're drowning.

Her story is a reminder that fear is a liar. And that with faith and support, we can reclaim our lives.

Your Host: Angie Sedor Our Guest: Debbie Loffman

Trigger Warning This episode includes discussion of a fatal car accident, trauma, panic attacks, and fear. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.

What to Expect: · Debbie’s near-death experience in a head-on freeway collision · The emotional aftermath and the slow spread of fear · How she reclaimed her courage—one bridge, one panic attack at a time · Her practical advice on facing fear and creating new neural pathways · Founding Grandmas to the Rescue to support overwhelmed moms · How her faith, community, and scripture helped her heal

Key Takeaways: · Fear grows if you don’t face it—but it can be broken · You can create new pathways in your brain and overcome trauma · Community and spiritual mentorship can anchor you during healing · Scripture can be a lifeline—find one and cling to it · Give back: you may become someone else’s lifeline one day

Resources Mentioned: Grandmas to the Rescue If you are in Kootenai County and feel overwhelmed as a mom, you can reach Debbie and her team for help. debbieloffman@gmail.com

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Chelsea and Dustin share their powerful journey of grief, love, and faith as they recount losing five close family members in just three years. From the devastating loss of Chelsea’s father and brother to the sudden passing of both of Dustin’s parents in a tragic motorcycle accident, followed shortly by the death of Chelsea’s sister-in-law, their story is one of unimaginable sorrow met with unshakable strength.

Despite the heartbreak, Chelsea and Dustin found purpose through their faith, deep community ties, and the support of their church and each other. Chelsea’s professional background as a therapist and Dustin’s reflections on divine timing reveal how grief can transform a family, and how showing up for others during their darkest moments can bring healing.

Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guests: Chelsea & Dustin Brouse

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

What to Expect: · The impact of losing four family members in under three years · Dustin’s parents’ tragic motorcycle accident and the moments before · Chelsea’s role in helping her niece and nephew navigate losing both parents · The unexpected passing of Chelsea’s brother from a heart attack · How their faith, therapy, and church community helped carry them · Reflections on divine timing, presence, and healing through service

Key Takeaways: · You don’t move on from grief—you move forward with it · Faith can anchor you when everything else falls apart · Preparation and mental health investment before crisis matters · Showing up for others can offer healing in your own pain · Presence and intentional time with loved ones is never wasted

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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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