SOS - Stories of Survivors
A podcast dedicated to resilience, healing, hope, and the power of the human spirit.
Episodes
68 episodes
Ep. 68 | The Ripple Effect of Suicide: Love, Loss & the Lives Left Behind
When someone dies by suicide, their life ends in that moment.But the impact of that decision does not.It moves through mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, spouses, friends, classmates, teachers, and entire communities. It...
Ep. 67 | From Survivor to Advocate: Andrea Della Mura on Cancer, Purpose & Fighting for Your Health
At just 24 years old, Andrea Della Mura found a lump in her breast.Initially told it was probably nothing to worry about, something inside her told her to keep asking questions. She trusted that instinct, sought another opinion, and soo...
Ep. 66 | Happiness Is a Habit: Michele Philips on Choosing Joy, Energy & Alignment
What if happiness isn’t something that happens to us, but something we can learn to create?In this uplifting episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker sits down with author, speaker, and happiness expert Michele Philips for...
Ep. 65 | You Are Worthy: Michelle Giorno on Healing, Faith & Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be
In this deeply personal episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker welcomes back her dear friend Michelle Giorno for a conversation not simply about what Michelle survived—but about who she has become.Known affectionately as...
Ep. 64 | A Second Chance at Life: Bill Osbourn on Purpose, Priorities & What Really Matters
What happens when the life you spent decades building suddenly comes to a stop—and you’re forced to ask what really matters?In this deeply personal episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker sits down with former Fortune 500...
Ep. 63 | Healing Beyond the Symptoms: Christopher Gabriel on the Body, Mind & Spirit
In this insightful episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker sits down with Christopher Gabriel, founder of Life Science Performance and author of The Three Aspects of Self: Fueling the Body, Mind, and Spirit, for a powerful conver...
Ep. 62 | To Infinity and Beyond
In this deeply moving episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker welcomes back her longtime friend and former colleague, Mike Seidenfrau, for an honest conversation about grief, healing, mental health, and the lasting legacy of his ...
Ep. 61 | Your Twenties Don’t Come With a Manual: The Self-Love Club Next Generation
In this candid episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker sits down with Lexi, Hannah, and Amanda for a special edition of the Self-Love Club: Next Generation—an honest conversation about what it truly feels like to navigate your tw...
Ep. 60 | The Loneliness We Don’t Talk About: Scotty’s Words, a Mother’s Heart, and the Power of Connection
In this deeply personal solo episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker shares one of the most honest conversations she’s ever had—not with a guest, but with you.Drawing from Chapter 4 of her book, S.O.S.: A Lesson on Love, ...
Ep. 059 | Finding Fabulous After Loss: Kristin Price Hocker’s Story of Survival, Grace, and Joy
In this heartfelt episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina sits down with Kristin Price Hocker, host of Finding Fabulous, to share her powerful story of survival, transformation, and choosing joy after life-changing loss.Kristin o...
Ep. 058 | When Kindness Becomes Action: Stephen & Ahmad’s Extraordinary Journey of Hope
What would you do if a simple Facebook message had the power to change someone’s life forever?In this deeply moving episode of S.O.S. Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker sits down with Stephen Picard, whose compassion transformed into ...
Ep. 057 | Fathers, Forgiveness, and the Strength We Carry
In this special Father’s Day episode of SOS Stories of Survivors, Serena is joined by the women of the Self Love Club for an honest and heartfelt conversation about fathers, father figures, love, absence, forgiveness, and healing.Togeth...
Ep. 056 | Walking Each Other Home: Grief, Healing, and Living More Fully
In this meaningful episode of SOS Stories of Survivors, Serena sits down with Julie Blitzer, founder of Authentic Matters, to explore grief, healing, death, movement, writing, and what it means to live authentically.As a grief recovery ...
Ep. 055 | The Woke Widow: Turning Grief, Betrayal, and Loss Into Healing
In this powerful episode of SOS Stories of Survivors, Serina sits down with Jean Gutierrez, also known as The Woke Widow, to share her extraordinary journey through unimaginable loss, betrayal, grief, and spiritual awakening.After losin...
Ep. 054 | The Gratitude Curve: Gregg Kirk’s Journey Through Lyme Disease, Healing & Spiritual Awakening
In this powerful episode of SOS: Stories of Survivors, Serina Dansker sits down with Gregg Kirk — author, healer, Lyme disease advocate, and founder of the Tick Tock Foundation.Gregg shares his incredible journey through chronic L...
Ep. 053 | Self Love Club - Mother's Day Edition
In this heartfelt Mother’s Day edition of SOS Stories of Survivors, Serina is joined by Michelle Giorno and Eileen Carey for a powerful conversation about mothers, memories, grief, forgiveness, and the lessons that shape us long after childhood...
Ep 051 | You Were Always Enough with Melissa Asare
In this deeply moving and transformative episode, Serina Dansker is joined by Melissa Asare for a powerful conversation about worth, healing, and the journey back to self. Melissa courageously shares her story of growing up without feeling love...
Ep. 052 | Story of Healing, Purpose, and Transformation with Lisa Labozzo
In this powerful episode of SOS Stories of Survivors, host Serina Dansker invites you into a space where healing goes beyond the physical and purpose is reborn through adversity. Featuring Lisa A. Labozzo, this episode reveals a deeply personal...
Ep. 001 | From Heartbreak to Healing: A Journey of Purpose
In a deeply moving episode of ASCEND, we were honored to host Serina, a former Financial Advisor who has transformed her grief into a mission of hope and healing. After the tragic loss of her 16-year-old son to suicide, Serina found herself on ...
Ep. 002 | Introducing Stories of Survivors
The Journey Begins – A Story of Survival and Hope. In the premiere episode of Stories of Survivors, host Serina Dansker takes us behind the scenes of her own journey through pain, loss, and resilience. With raw honesty and heartfelt reflection,...
Ep. 003 | Transforming Pain Into Purpose
On this episode of Stories of Survivors, host Serina Dansker sits down with Marleny Cruz, Founder of SOS Multi-Media Group, for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about resilience, reinvention, and purpose. Marleny shares her powerfu...
Ep. 004 | A Survivor’s Story of Faith, Healing, and Advocacy
In this deeply moving episode of Stories of Survivors, host Serina Dansker sits down with the Michelle Nelson Giorno— a sexual assault survivor, advocate, and motivational speaker, whose journey from trauma to triumph is nothing short of extrao...
Ep. 005 | Love, Loss & the Unbreakable Spirit
In this deeply moving episode of SOS – Stories of Survivors, host Serina Dansker sits down with the extraordinary Dr. Mo Therese Hannah, Ph.D.—Professor of Psychology, author, and resilience expert—to explore the powerful journey of love, loss,...
Ep. 006 | The Unbreakable Spirit of a Warrior
Step into the remarkable journey of The Unbreakable Spirit of a Warrior on Stories of Survivors with host Serina Dansker. In this powerful episode, Sifu Karl Romain—Martial Arts World Champion, Certified Master Trainer, Bestselling Author, and ...
Ep. 007 | Rebuilding from the Inside Out: Healing, Hope & Second Chances
In this heartfelt episode of SOS – Stories of Survivors, host Serina Dansker sits down with Michele Litt, Executive Director of HangTime, for an inspiring and transformative conversation about healing, hope, and the power of second chances. Mic...