The Survivors Voice

Episode 20, Kasia’s story

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 SedoreOur Guest: Kasia Haroldsen
DisclaimerThe 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 WarningThis 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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Produced & Edited byKrystina Elder | (YouTube:) @ElderHouseMedia
Special Thanks toDan Wise | (YouTube:) @NorthIdahoPodcastProductionsBowman Carter | (YouTube:) @BowmanCarterMusic | Spotify: Bowman Carter

Episode 19, Samantha’s Story

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 SedoreOur Guest: Samantha Burch
DisclaimerThe 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 WarningThis 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 advocacyKey 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
Book Recommendation from SamanthaTitle: The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual AbuseAuthor: Wendy Maltz, LCSW, DST“Reading this explained why I am the way I am. I didn’t know certain things were linked to what happened to me. I thought that was just who I was.” - Samantha, Episode 19 of The Survivors Voice.The book includes exercises, writing space, and clear explanations to help survivors understand how trauma has affected them and how to start healing.Buy on Amazon
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Produced & Edited byKrystina Elder | (YouTube:) Elder House Media
Special Thanks toDan Wise | (YouTube:) North Idaho Podcast ProductionsBowman Carter | (YouTube:) Bowman Carter MusicSpotify: Bowman Carter

Episode 18, Paris's story part two

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 SedoreOur Guest: Paris Byrum
DisclaimerThe 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 WarningThis 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
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:Safe Harbor is Providing safe, judgment free support for survivors beginning again.https://safeharborforfreedom.com/
Stay Connectedwww.thesurvivorsvoice.net @TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
If Paris’s story moved you, please share this episode and help us bring awareness to hidden struggles and unseen strength. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Together, we remind survivors everywhere: Your story matters.
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Special Thanks to· Dan Wise | (YouTube:) @NorthIdahoPodcastProductions· Bowman Carter | (YouTube:) @BowmanCarterMusic  Spotify: Bowman Carter

Episode 17, Paris's story - part one

Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Your Host: Angie SedoreOur Guest: Paris Byrum
Trigger WarningThis 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.
What to Expect:· Paris shares the heartbreaking truth of being conceived through rape and raised amid neglect, abuse, and instability.· She opens up about childhood sexual abuse, years in a broken foster care system, and the profound impact of losing her sister.· We explore how her past shaped her parenting, her faith, and her purpose today as a homeschooling mom, chaplain, and author.· Angie and Paris dive into the importance of giving survivors space to speak—and believe them when they do.
Key Takeaways:· Abuse often continues in cycles, but Paris proves healing and transformation are possible.· The foster system can leave deep wounds, especially when voices are ignored.· Survivors need people, community, and safe places to share their story.· Faith, awareness, and education empower Paris to raise her children with protection and purpose.
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:Safe Harbor — Providing safe, judgment-free support for survivors beginning again.https://safeharborforfreedom.com/
Stay Connectedwww.thesurvivorsvoice.net@TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
If Paris’s story moved you, please share this episode and help us bring awareness to hidden struggles and unseen strength. New episodes every Tuesday.
Please follow our show, leave us a 5-star rating, and a review.
Do you have a story to share? Contact: booking@thesurvivorsvoice.net
Together, we remind survivors everywhere: Your story matters.
 
Produced & Edited byKrystina Elder | YouTube: Elder House Media
Special Thanks toDan Wise | YouTube: North Idaho Podcast ProductionsBowman Carter | YouTube: Bowman Carter Music Spotify: Bowman Carter

Episode 16, Taysia's story

Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Today we sit down with Taysia, a full-time mom and baker, whose journey through an abusive relationship, single motherhood, and starting over will leave you deeply moved. From experiencing emotional and physical abuse to courageously breaking free for her son’s safety, Taysia shares her incredible story of resilience, faith, and rebuilding her life through entrepreneurship and new love.
Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Taysia Matthias
Trigger Warning This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, substance abuse, emotional abuse, and child endangerment. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
What to Expect: · Taysia’s upbringing and early signs of toxic relationship patterns · Surviving physical and emotional abuse during pregnancy and motherhood · The heartbreaking decision to leave for her child's safety · Building a new life through her baking business, Alani Bakery · Finding unexpected love and support after survival
Key Takeaways: · Believe people's actions the first time they show you who they are · There is a way out—even when it feels impossible · The importance of safe support systems and trusting your instincts · How taking one brave step can transform your life in ways you can’t yet imagine
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Produced & Edited by Krystina Elder | (YouTube:) Elder House Media
Special Thanks to Dan Wise | (YouTube:) North Idaho Podcast Productions​

Episode 15, Malaina's story

Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Malaina was only 23 when her body started shutting down. What began as fatigue and brain fog escalated into stage four kidney failure, liver failure, and sepsis. In this powerful episode, Malena shares how unchecked alcoholism—masked by independence and a “normal” life—nearly killed her. She opens up about denial, medical trauma, body image, fear, and the radical shift that saved her life. Now sober and standing strong, Malena’s story is a raw, eye-opening reminder of how quickly life can unravel—and how much strength it takes to fight back.
 
Your Host: Angie SedoreOur Guest: Malaina Castillo
 
Trigger Warning
This episode includes discussions of alcoholism, medical trauma, and depression. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
 
What to Expect:
Malaina’s near-death experience after rapid liver and kidney failure
The reality of high-functioning alcoholism in young adults
Medical trauma and life inside the ICU
How unprocessed emotions and denial masked a growing addiction
The emotional impact of sobriety, loss, and learning to live differently
 
Key Takeaways:
Sobriety is not just about quitting—it's about healing
Denial can delay life-saving help
Mental health is just as vital as physical health
Even when it feels too late, it’s not over yet
 
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Produced & Edited by: Krystina Elder | YouTube: Elder House Media
Special Thanks to: Dan Wise | YouTube: North Idaho Podcast Productions​

Episode 14, Nate's story

Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.Nate is a survivor, justice warrior, and founder of The Innocent, a nonprofit equipping law enforcement to combat online predators. In this gripping episode, Nate shares how a gang abduction at gunpoint changed the course of his life—and how he turned his trauma into purpose. From surviving near-death in South Central LA to confronting child sacrifice overseas, Nate opens up about abuse, PTSD, faith, and the righteous anger that fuels his fight for children’s safety. This is more than a story—it’s a call to arms in the war for innocence.Your Host: Angie SedoreOur Guest: Nate LewisTrigger WarningThis episode includes discussions of child sexual abuse, kidnapping, trauma, and violence. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.What to Expect:· Nate’s harrowing story of being abducted during a gang initiation· How childhood abuse and silence shaped his early life· Building The Innocent to train law enforcement in proactive predator investigations· International work rescuing children from horrific abuse and ritual violence· Challenging social media platforms and empowering parents to take actionKey Takeaways:· Trauma can be transformed into fierce advocacy· Anger, when channeled, becomes a powerful force for good· Every community member can play a role in protecting children· Light wins when people refuse to look awayA Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:Safe Harbor for Freedom exists to serve victims of human trafficking by providing secure housing, therapy, medical care, reintegration support, and awareness education.www.safeharborforfreedom.comStay Connectedwww.thesurvivorsvoice.net@TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and XResources:Learn how to protect your community at www.theinnocent.orgYouTube: @theinnocent.children IG and Fb: theinnocent.usa
If Nate’s story inspired you, share this episode and take a stand for the children in your community. Please follow, give us a 5-star rating, and leave a review!New episodes every Tuesday.Do you have a story to share? Contact: booking@thesurvivorsvoice.netTogether, we remind survivors everywhere: Your story matters.
Produced & Edited by: Krystina Elder | Elder House MediaSpecial Thanks to: Dan Wise | North Idaho Podcast Productions

Episode 13, Kathleen's story

Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.Kathleen story is a deeply moving account of grief, faith, and purpose. In this episode, she shares the tragic moment she witnessed a young boy’s death—and how that single event became a catalyst for healing not only in her life, but in the lives of countless others. Kathleen takes us from that heartbreaking afternoon to her calling in hospice care, her passion for GriefShare, and how Jesus became her anchor through every storm. This is a conversation about trauma, redemption, and what it truly means to show up for others in their darkest hours.
Your Host: Angie Sedore Our Guest: Kathleen Gianetti
Trigger WarningThis episode includes discussions of childhood death, grief, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
What to Expect:·The tragic accident that forever changed Kathleen’s life·Holding space for a grieving child and family in the aftermath of unimaginable loss·How grief touched every part of her life—and led to a powerful ministry of healing·A firsthand look at the beauty and pain of hospice care·The transformative power of faith, counseling, and community
Key Takeaways:·Healing happens when we bring pain into the light·Grief shared is grief softened—no one should walk through it alone·Our stories, even the hardest ones, can become someone else’s lifeline·God doesn’t waste a heartache—He redeems it
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:Safe Harbor for Freedom exists to serve victims of human trafficking by providing secure housing options, intensive therapeutic services, acute and preventive medical assistance, reintegration resources, and community awareness through education.www.safeharborforfreedom.com
Stay Connectedwww.thesurvivorsvoice.net@TheSurvivorsVoicePodcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X
SourcesDo you need help dealing with grief?Visit https://www.griefshare.org/ 
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Produced & Edited by: Krystina Elder | Elder House MediaSpecial Thanks to: Dan Wise | North Idaho Podcast Productions

Episode 12, Jolie's story

Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Jolie’s journey is a powerful testament to what it means to rise from adversity. From a turbulent childhood marked by neglect and abuse to a near-death experience that became her wake-up call, Jolie refused to let her past define her. In this episode, she opens up about how she rebuilt her life, learned to love herself, and found strength through discipline, self-awareness, and the wildest challenge of her life—appearing on Naked and Afraid. Jolie’s story is raw, honest, and deeply inspiring.
Your Host: Angie SedoreOur Guest: Jolie Laroux
Trigger WarningThis episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, domestic violence, addiction, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
What to Expect:· A chaotic childhood shaped by instability, abuse, and survival· Facing trauma, grooming, and manipulation—and how it shaped her early identity· The rock-bottom moment that changed everything and the power of choosing life· Stepping into healing through radical self-discipline, therapy, and personal growth· The challenge of a lifetime—how @NakedandAfraid helped her reclaim her strength· Embracing love, joy, and purpose—and becoming a light for others
Key Takeaways:· Our past doesn’t define us—how we rise from it does· Healing begins with truth, boundaries, and environment· Discipline isn’t restriction—it’s self-love in action· When you show up for yourself, you give others permission to do the same
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:Safe Harbor for FreedomSafe Harbor exists to serve victims of human trafficking by providing secure housing options, intensive therapeutic services, acute and preventive medical assistance, reintegration resources, and community awareness through education.www.safeharborforfreedom.com
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If Jolie’s story resonated with you, share this episode to spread hope and empowerment.Watch Jolie on Naked and AfraidCatch Jolie in her powerful appearance on the newest season of Naked and Afraid—a raw, unscripted survival challenge that pushed her limits and proved her strength.Stream the episode now on Discovery+ or watch through live TV platforms like YouTube TV, Peacock, or any service that includes the Discovery Channel. Episode Title: Naked and Afraid, Beauty and the BroDon’t miss the challenge that helped Jolie realize she was whole all along.
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Produced & Edited by: Krystina ElderSpecial Thank You to: Dan Wise

Episode 11, Kim's story

Welcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Kim’s story is one of survival, self-discovery, and the long road to healing. Kim’s journey has been filled with challenges that forced her to confront pain, recognition, and self-worth. After years of carrying the weight of an experience she barely remembered, she finally faced the truth and began the healing process. In this episode, Kim shares the pivotal moments that led to her growth, how she overcame self-blame, and why she believes everything happens for a reason.
Your Host: Angie SedoreOur Guest: Kim VanGutman | IG: @kim.mie.berly
Trigger WarningThis episode discusses sensitive topics, including sexual assault, drinking and driving, and coercion. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast.
What to Expect:·Growing up in a complex family dynamic and overcoming childhood traumas ·The night that changed everything—grappling with memory loss and the unknown·The impact of trauma on relationships, self-worth, and personal choices·Facing addiction, hitting rock bottom, and the wake-up call that changed her path·Finding forgiveness, healing, and the strength to move forward
Key Takeaways:·Trauma affects everyone differently, and no one’s experience is "less valid" than another’s·Healing starts with acceptance and speaking your truth·Self-blame is a heavy burden, but the responsibility always lies with the perpetrator·Growth often comes from life’s hardest moments—embrace the lessons they bring
A Special Thank You to Our Sponsor:Safe Harbor for FreedomSafe Harbor exists to serve victims of human trafficking by providing secure housing options, intensive therapeutic services, acute and preventive medical assistance, reintegration resources, and community awareness through education.www.safeharborforfreedom.com
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Produced & Edited by: Krystina Elder | Elder House MediaSpecial Thank You to: Dan Wise | North Idaho Podcast Productions