True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast
True Crime Connections is a survivor-led podcast where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose.
We exist to break cycles of silence and shame by giving survivors the microphone—and turning lived experiences into sparks of hope and healing because your voice matters.
Whether you’re questioning your past, grieving what you lost, or reclaiming who you are, this is your place to be seen, heard, and reminded:
💜 You’re not alone. And your story isn’t over.
Episodes
227 episodes
When Words Become Medicine
What if writing could help you heal what you don’t have words for?Nadine Ellis is an autistic poet, late-diagnosed and long-dismissed. She’s a survivor of childhood trauma, emotional abuse, and being told she'd “never amount to anyth...
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When Abusers Seek Help
What if the abuse you went through… started generations before you? And what if no one ever showed you a healthy version of love?In this episode, therapist and survivor Sophora Acheson shares her raw, personal story—from being ra...
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50:54
Finding Strength in Your Scars
At just three years old, Avonley Lightstone tried to save her mother from a house fire — but lost her. Shortly after, her father gave her up for adoption, and she endured years of emotional and physical abuse in a home where love felt condition...
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48:56
The Family Court System Is Failing Our Kids
Rosario Chico is a DHS insider, whistleblower, and mother—now facing criminal charges for trying to protect her kids. After reporting abuse, getting a protective order, and being told by DHS to seek emergency custody, Rosario fled for sa...
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Florida’s Forgotten Madman
In 1949, Norman and Anne Browne were enjoying retirement in the peaceful beach town of Crystal Beach, Florida. Until one morning, a stranger returned to their home with a shotgun in his hand and secrets nobody saw coming.In this episode,...
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My Escape from Mother God
What if the person you trusted as a spiritual guide turned out to be the reason you lost yourself? In this gripping episode, Andrew-Ryan Profaci shares his harrowing experience inside the 'Love Has Won' cult, where he lived as 'Father Go...
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The Flaws in the Justice System
At just 14, Morgan Scafe was caught in a web of betrayal, abuse, and silence, handpicked by her best friend's family to endure unthinkable trauma. With nowhere to turn, she wrote an anonymous note that sparked a seven-year battle for jus...
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I Found Out the Truth About My Dad's Murder!
When Lt. JG Burr Johnson III was murdered aboard a U.S. Navy ship in Pearl Harbor, his daughter was just two years old. The government went silent. The killer disappeared. And for over 30 years, no answers came.In this powerful true cri...
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48:56
Own Your Sh!t
Alan Katz carried a devastating secret for 45 years — even from himself. At 14, he was sexually abused twice by the religious director of his synagogue. The trauma buried itself deep, quietly poisoning his confidence, self-worth, and abi...
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When the Government Shields the Abuser
When Kristen Louise Duncombe was just 10 years old, her life changed forever. The man who abused her wasn’t hiding in the shadows — William Francis Mulcahy, a senior U.S. diplomat with diplomatic immunity, protected by the very governmen...
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The Drugs In Your Mind: How Childhood Shapes Your Adult Life
Why does healing hurt so much? Why do we repeat painful patterns—even when we know better? This week, I sit down with Jasmina Sabi, author of Am I Thinking Correctly?, who opens up about surviving childhood trauma, becoming an e...
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Protect Your Kids from Trafficking Predators
Paul Hutchinson’s story is the one that inspired the movie Sound of Freedom, but the truth is much deeper—and the fight is far from over. In this gripping episode, Paul takes us through over 70 life-risking undercover missions to rescue ...
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The Deadly Mistake Every Parent Thinks They’ll Never Make
Did you know your brain can only hold 7–8 things at once? That’s why even the most loving parent can make one fatal mistake—and forget their child in the car.In this powerful and emotional episode, Tiffanie speaks with Michael Israel<...
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The Effects of Untreated Mental Illness on a Family
What happens when the people meant to protect you become the source of your pain, and the system designed to save you only adds more trauma? Adriene Caldwell shares her powerful story of growing up in foster care, surviving ...
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48:10
When Family Becomes the Villain: Abuse, Betrayal, and the Fight for Truth
When family becomes the villain, the betrayal cuts deeper than anything else.Donna Hall from The Hall Closet shares how she uncovered her family’s shocking ties to two infamous Philadelphia murder cases, the role her own ...
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Betrayed by One of Our Own: What Happened at Camp Pennsylvania
What should have been another night preparing for war turned into a nightmare when a fellow soldier turned on his own. Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack recounts the events of the 2003 Camp Pennsylvania insider attack, the lives l...
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The 90% Rule for Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose
After surviving narcissistic abuse and a devastating car accident, Sky Bellarmine rebuilt her life from the ground up. In this inspiring episode, she shares how the 90% Rule helped her move from survival to purpose — and how you ca...
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Betrayed by Blood: The Dark Side of Guardianship
When Jonathan Farley’s brother took control of their mother’s life through guardianship, the result was forced isolation, involuntary medication, and years of emotional abuse. Jonathan now fights to expose these abuses and push for laws ...
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The Family Secret That Waited 50 Years to Surface
At 50 years old, Peter J. Boni learned he was donor-conceived — a truth that uprooted his identity and reawakened old wounds. In this episode, Peter shares his journey to healing, his advocacy for the rights of donor-conceived individual...
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Outsmarting Legal Abuse in Family Court
High-conflict divorce strategist Lisa Johnson shares how she fought back against legal abuse, helped pass Jennifer’s Law, and found her way to peace after years of court chaos. This episode offers strategies for anyone battling a toxic ex in fa...
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50:35
The Custody Blueprint: Protecting Parents Against Abuse
Reneé Rodriguez, founder of Best Foot Forward, reveals the harsh truth about custody battles with narcissistic co-parents and how the system often traps protective parents. Learn what post-separation abuse really looks like, how...
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54:23
How Generational Trauma Hides in Plain Sight
Lisa Gerardy opens up about uncovering generational trauma masked as “normal” and how she broke toxic patterns. This episode offers hope, practical insight, and inspiration for anyone still carrying the weight of their childhood.
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33:42
Is Your Family Spiritually Cursed? The Truth About Witchcraft & Trauma
Nicole Elaine Avery shares her experience growing up under what she believes were generational curses — and how she broke free. This conversation explores the intersection of trauma, culture, and spirituality, offering hope for those see...
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