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 Sedore
Our Guest: Jolie Laroux

Trigger Warning
This 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

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Watch Jolie on Naked and Afraid
Catch 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 Bro
Don’t miss the challenge that helped Jolie realize she was whole all along.

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Produced & Edited by: Krystina Elder
Special Thank You to: Dan Wise