True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast
I created this podcast—a safe, empowering space for survivors to share their stories, heal out loud, and connect through honest conversations. We honor deep healing while also making room for laughter, lightness, and moments of joy. Many guests say being on the show felt like chatting with a friend who truly understands. As a survivor of physical, financial, sexual, and psychological abuse, I know what it’s like to feel silenced, devalued, and lost. Back then, terms like gaslighting, narcissism, and love bombing weren’t common, making it even harder to spot toxic patterns.
My mission is to empower others by sharing my journey and helping people recognize the critical difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
My goal is to offer support, spread awareness, and remind each listener that they are worthy of respect, safety, and real love. Together, we’re breaking the silence, rewriting the narrative, and rediscovering our strength—one story at a time.
Join our Rewired & Inspired community every Thursday, because you’re never alone in this process. Transformation starts here.
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Episodes
214 episodes
The Effects of Untreated Mental Illness on a Family | Adriene Caldwell
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 emotion...
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When Family Becomes the Villain | Donna Hall
What if your own mother tried to frame your brother for murder? In this jaw-dropping episode, host Tiffanie sits down with Donna Hall from The Hall Closet podcast. Donna shares how she discovered her family's terrifying connection to two of Phi...
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The Night a Soldier Became the Enemy | Bart Womack, CSM
On March 22, 2003, while stationed in Kuwait during the Iraq War, Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack experienced a terrifying betrayal—one of his own soldiers launched a deadly attack on their unit. In this powerful episode, Bart walks us throu...
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90% of Life is How You React | Sky Bellarmine
Sky Bellarmine should not be alive. After escaping a narcissistic marriage and surviving a wrong-way crash that nearly ended her life, Sky refused to be a victim. In this powerful episode, she shares how she overcame 12 surgeries, 6 years of re...
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Betrayed by Blood: The Dark Side of Guardianship | Jonathan Farley
Jonathan Farley reveals a devastating story of betrayal, legal loopholes, and elder abuse. When Jonathan’s brother allegedly stole from their mother, Ena Farley, and later had her kidnapped under the guise of guardianship—with the help of Monro...
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The Family Secret That Waited 50 Years to Surface | Peter J. Boni
What would you do if, at 50 years old, you found out your dad wasn’t really your dad? Peter J. Boni shares how a family secret shattered his world. Growing up with a father battling depression and facing trauma from his service in Vietnam, Pete...
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Outsmarting Legal Abuse in Family Court | Lisa Johnson
Are you stuck in a messy, never-ending court battle with a toxic ex? You’re not alone. Lisa Johnson, a high-conflict divorce strategist who spent nearly 10 years trapped in the legal system fighting for her freedom. Lisa shares how legal abuse ...
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The Custody Blueprint: Protecting Parents Against Abuse | Reneé Rodriguez
Reneé Rodriguez, founder of Best Foot Forward, is here to talk about the heartbreaking reality of custody battles with narcissistic co-parents. Reneé reveals how the legal system can be used to continue cycles of abuse, and why many prote...
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What If 'Normal' Was Never Safe? | Lisa Gerardy
What does “normal” really mean when your childhood was anything but?In this emotional and eye-opening episode, Tiffanie sits down with Lisa Gerardy, author of Chasing Normal: Finding Love After Surviving Physical and Emotional Abuse, to unc...
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Is Your Family Spiritually Cursed? The Truth About Witchcraft & Trauma | Nicole Elaine Avery
Nicole Elaine Avery grew up in a broken home filled with pain, confusion, and secrets. But what she shares in this episode goes deeper than childhood trauma—she talks about spiritual warfare, witchcraft, and the idea of “evil loads.”Yes, yo...
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Behind Closed Doors with a Narcissist| Mia Hanks
Mia Hanks spent nearly three decades in a marriage with a covert narcissist—slowly losing herself in a toxic cycle of manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional neglect. In this powerful episode, she reveals the red flags she missed, the moment s...
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From Incarceration to Inspiration - A Life Transformed | Shaun McClure
From a childhood marked by trauma to spending nearly 25 years in the justice system, Sean McClure’s life could have remained a cycle of incarceration and despair. But instead, he chose to fight for change.In this powerful episode, Se...
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Trapped in His Delusions From Romance to Horror | Emma Jean Rowin
What happens when the person you thought you knew turns into someone you fear? In this gripping episode, Emma Jean Rowan, author of When Things Collapse, opens up about her chilling experience of emotional abuse, manipulation, his descent into ...
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Breaking the Silence & Supporting Survivors & Ending Sexual Violence | RAINN & Podcasthon
This special Podcasthon episode is dedicated to shining a light on RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (8...
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The Truth & Myths About Human Trafficking | Detective Heidi Chance
In this gripping episode, we uncover the dark realities of human trafficking with Detective Heidi Chance, an expert with over 27 years in the field. Many believe trafficking is all about abductions and shady strangers, but the truth is far more...
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38:44
Why Foster Kids Are Set Up to Fail & How We Can Stop It | Sharon Dunlevy
Over 369,000 children are in the foster care system today, many facing trauma, educational struggles, and the looming risk of homelessness or incarceration. In this powerful episode, Sharon Dunlevy, an educational advocate, shares her firsthand...
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How Swearing, Self-Care & Radical Honesty Saved Her Life | Zulma Williams
What if healing meant getting loud, swearing a little—or a lot—and choosing you for the first time ever? Zulma Williams, founder of Dragon Therapy Services, is here to destroy the myth that healing has to be quiet or graceful. ...
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Navigating the Complexities of Gender and Society | Amethysta Herrick
In this eye-opening episode, Tiffanie sits down with Ami Herrick, a passionate advocate for the transgender community, to confront the harsh realities behind this staggering statistic. Together, they explore the deep trauma, rejection, and soci...
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Breaking Free from Emotional Abuse | Patrick Doyle
Patrick Doyle a bestselling author and expert in emotional abuse recovery and addiction counseling bravely shares his personal story of growing up in an abusive environment and how he broke free from the toxic beliefs rooted in his traumatic ch...
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Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs | Ori Goldstein
In this powerful episode of True Crime Connections, Tiffanie sits down with Ori Goldstein—an evolution coach, hypnotist, and neuro-linguistic programmer—to explore how childhood trauma and limiting beliefs shape our lives. Ori opens up about hi...
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Tired of Being Sick and Tired | Batrice Cordova
Batrice Cordova, is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment and recovery. Batrice shares her courageous journey from a troubled past marked by addiction and abusive relationships to a life of sobriety and self-love. She opens up about the...
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Overcoming Bullying and Building Healthy Relationships | Brooke DeBoer
Brooke DeBoer, author of "Living the Free Life" and a dedicated life coach, discusses the lifelong effects of bullying and emotional abuse. Brooke opens up about her own experiences with bullying from elementary school through high school, whic...
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Protecting Vulnerable Loved Ones | Stephanie Sifrit
In this emotional and eye-opening episode, we delve into the urgent need for advocacy and protection for our seniors in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and rehabs. Our guest, Stephanie Sifrit, a senior citizen advocate, shares the ha...
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From Dealer to Healer - A Story of Love & Redemption | Sean Hemeon
In this powerful episode, Tiffanie speaks with actor and author Sean Hemeon about his extraordinary journey from a troubled past to a hopeful future. Sean, known for his roles in "True Blood" and "Criminal Minds," shares his life as a gay...
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Prevention, Protection, and Purpose | A Conversation with Nichole and Jim Schmidt
Join us for a heartfelt episode where we explore the profound impact of domestic violence and the urgent need for prevention and protection. My guests, Nichole and Jim Schmidt from the Gabby Petito Foundation, share their heartbreaking journey ...
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