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The Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : BoundariesIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words and topics we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on boundaries. Jan shares insights from a transformative business/entrepreneurial conference she attended, "Survivor to CEO" which was created by friend of the pod Arci Grey. Jan reflects on the powerful connection between past trauma and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, particularly...
2025-11-0438 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : RecoveryAnnouncement: The Jan Broberg Show will be rebranding to Trauma Interrupted Mitigated and Expressed (T.I.M.E.) with Jan Broberg in the near future, so just know it’s us in your feed when the change takes place.In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words and topics we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is...
2025-09-0955 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : ApathyIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on Apathy. Jan shares her deeply personal experience caring for her mother with Alzheimer's, highlighting the emotional extremes of rage and apathy she faces. She discusses how apathy, a lack of interest or emotion, can stem from overwhelming stress and neurological conditions, and emphasizes...
2025-08-0512 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : Emotional IncarcerationIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on emotional incarceration. Jan discusses the concept of emotional incarceration, exploring how emotional and mental health can be affected by societal stigmas and personal experiences. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the need to break free from emotional constraints as well as highlighting...
2025-07-0126 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : Blame[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuseIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on Blame. Jan reflects on the significance of fathers and the complexities of parenting. She discusses the impact of parenting styles on children's emotional health, particularly the consequences of blame and corporal punishment. Jan emphasizes...
2025-06-0329 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : Denial[Content Warning]: Self-harmIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on denial. In today’s episode Jan reflects on the month of May, highlighting various celebrations, then focusing on the theme of denial, particularly in the context of motherhood and family dynamics. She shares personal stories and in...
2025-05-0634 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : WordsIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on the concept of words. Jan discusses the significance of words, especially in the context of April, which is recognized for various awareness months, including National Child Abuse Prevention Month. She emphasizes how words can either help or harm individuals, particularly those who...
2025-04-0139 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : BetrayalIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on betrayal. Jan delves into the complex topic of betrayal trauma, exploring its emotional impact and the ways it manifests in relationships. She shares personal experiences and insights on how betrayal can deeply affect trust and emotional well-being. Jan also highlights the symptoms...
2025-02-0425 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : ShameIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on shame. Jan explores the complex emotions of shame and guilt, particularly in the context of trauma and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between guilt, which can be a healthy motivator for change, and shame, which often stems...
2025-01-0729 minThe Jan Broberg ShowYour Body Knows : Healing Beyond Memory with Kerrie LouiseToday, Jan is joined by Kerrie Louise, who enhances 'The Body Remembers' themes with actionable insights on integrating body wisdom into healing journeys and explores somatic healing, trauma resolution, and creative empowerment for women's well-being and fulfillment. Jan and Kerrie explore the profound impact of somatic healing on trauma recovery. Kerrie shares her personal journey, highlighting the importance of addressing emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of trauma. They discuss effective methods for healing, the significance of boundaries, and the necessity of building a holistic toolkit for self-care. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit in the...
2024-12-241h 01The Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : Love[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuseIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on Love. Jan delves into the multifaceted nature of love, exploring its definitions as an emotion, behavior, virtue, and practice. She shares personal experiences, including her encounter with Mother Teresa, to illustrate the profound impact of love on human connections and healing. Jan emphasizes the importance of self-love and understanding the difference between genuine love and manipulative behaviors. The discussion...
2024-12-0328 minThe Jan Broberg ShowVeterans of an Undeclared War : A Survivor's Path to Healing and Hope with AJ[Content Warning]: Child sex abuse, incest, sexual assault, assault, rape, date-rape, gang-rape, sex trafficking, flashbacks, Today, Jan is joined by friend of the pod and host of S.A.S.S. (Sexual Assault Survivor Stories) Dave Markel to assist in interviewing AJ, who is here to share her story of overcoming extensive abuse and finding her own strength. In this conversation, Jan, Dave, and AJ discuss the importance of community support for survivors of sexual abuse and trauma, particularly through the Thrivivors community. They explore AJ's personal journey of healing, the impact of trauma on...
2024-11-261h 08The Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : ExpectationIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on Expectation. Jan explores the concept of expectations and their profound impact on our lives, particularly during times of change and stress. She discusses how managing expectations can lead to greater emotional well-being and self-compassion. Jan emphasizes the importance of setting realistic expectations for ourselves and others, especially during challenging times like the holidays or election season. In closing, she encourages listeners to cultivate their own voice and truth...
2024-11-0527 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : Fear[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, kidnapping.In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on Fear. Jan reflects on the theme of fear and explores the profound impact it had on her decision-making and personal growth. She emphasizes that fear is a natural human response and discusses the importance of courage as a counterbalance to fear. Through personal anecdotes, Jan illustrates how fear can paralyze individuals and prevent them from pursuing their goals. S...
2024-10-0130 minThe Jan Broberg ShowRoots of Our Wings : Stacey Drake's Path to Healing and Empowering Others[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, neglect, incest. Today, Jan is joined by Stacey Drake, an Empowered Paths Adversity Transformation Coach. She blends evidence-based practices with personal stories to enhance well-being and create social impact. Her work involves facilitating education on addiction recovery and conducting transformative art workshops, underscored by a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through Empowered Paths, Stacey guides clients on their personal journeys, helping them transform challenges into forces for change. She believes in building community connections and learning from shared experiences. Stacey resides on a homestead with her blended family, embracing...
2024-09-171h 16The Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : ChangeIn this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on Change. Jan reflects on the theme of change and its impact on identity and personal growth. She shares her own experiences of undergoing major changes, such as donating a kidney and facing physical limitations, as well as navigating professional and personal challenges. Jan emphasizes the inevitability of change and the need to accept and adapt to it. She provides tools for handling change, including embracing the unknown, building...
2024-09-0334 minThe Jan Broberg ShowThe Body Remembers : Somatic Approaches to Sexual Trauma Healing with Erika Shershun [Part 2][Content Warning]: Attempted rape, assault, child sexual abuse, flashbacksToday Jan is joined again by Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT. In part two of this episode Jan and Erika discuss the symptoms of trauma and how it can manifest in different ways for each individual. Erika emphasizes the importance of including the body in the healing process and recommends various body-based trauma therapies. They also touch on the banning of Erika's book in a school district in Michigan and the need for accessible trauma-informed resources, even for teens. In this final part of the conversation, Erika and Jan...
2024-08-2057 minThe Jan Broberg ShowThe Body Remembers : Somatic Approaches to Sexual Trauma Healing with Erika Shershun [Part 1][Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, rape, assault, sexual assault, acquaintance rape, attempted murderToday, Jan is joined by Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT, who is a somatic psychotherapist who specializes in helping sexual trauma survivors reclaim the life they were meant to live. She’s the author of the Healing Sexual Trauma Workbook, the Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal (March 2025 release), the facilitator of the PESI Sexual Trauma Clinical Training, as well as for the upcoming Sexual Trauma Healing Journey (fall 2024). Her approach is trauma informed, rooted in somatic principles, drawing on neuroscience and integrative modalities li...
2024-08-1351 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : ConnectionIn this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on Connection. Jan shares her personal experience of donating a kidney to her sister and emphasizes the importance of building real connections with others. She discusses the impact of technology on face-to-face interactions and the loneliness epidemic in society. Jan highlights the need for survivors of trauma to connect with others who believe and support them. She encourages listeners to reach out, reconnect with old friends, and engage in...
2024-07-1636 minThe Jan Broberg ShowTrauma-Informed Perspectives: Understanding the Neuroscience of Sexual Assault with Dave Markel[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse, sexual assault, extortion, suicideToday, Jan is joined by friend of the podcast Dave Markel, an expert in trauma-informed interviews and a survivor of childhood and adult sexual assault. They discuss Dave's background and expertise, his personal experiences, and the importance of trauma-informed approaches. They explore the impact of trauma on interpersonal relationships and the challenges faced in implementing trauma-informed practices. Dave explains the neuroscience behind memory and trauma and recommends resources for further understanding. The conversation highlights the need for education and training to improve the response to sexual...
2024-06-181h 11The Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month: Self-LoveIn this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, encouraging growth in a specific area and challenging herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on Self-Love. Jan discusses the importance of self-love, shares personal examples and experiences, and explores how childhood trauma affects self-esteem, distinguishing it from self-love. Jan also highlights the power of self-love mantras and encourages listeners to pursue hobbies and activities that make them feel good. She emphasizes the need for self-care on the journey of self-love and concludes by inviting listeners to share their self-love stories via email at...
2024-06-0435 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord Of The Month: RenewalIn this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, aiming to foster growth and challenge herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on “Renewal”. Today, Jan starts by observing the renewal of nature in her garden and the blooming of flowers. She then relates this to the concept of renewing aspects of our lives that may have lapsed or become stagnant. Jan talks about the importance of spring cleaning and letting go of old things that no longer serve us. She also explores the idea of renewing relationships and careers, as well as brea...
2024-05-0728 minThe Jan Broberg ShowJan's Story : Leaving Camelot [Repeat][Content Warnings]: Child Sexual Abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Brainwashing, Emotional Abuse, Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, Threats of ViolenceIn this first episode, Jan tells her story to retired family detective, trauma expert, and producer and host of SASS: Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, Dave Markel. This is the most detailed existing continual account of her abuse, apart from her new book, The Jan Broberg Story. She dives deep into the techniques Robert Berchtold used to brainwash, kidnap, and sexually assault her for years. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to get a clear understanding of the...
2024-04-0953 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month: PeaceIn this series, Jan selects a word for each month to focus on, aiming to foster growth and challenge herself and her audience. This month, the focus is on "Peace." Drawing from "40 Ways to Create Peace of Mind" by Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha, Jan explores various strategies to cultivate peace in daily life. She starts by sharing her practical tips for setting peace as a goal and making necessary life changes. Jan candidly discusses her personal struggles and journey toward finding peace through chaos and setbacks. She highlights the benefits of mindful walks and guided meditations in her...
2024-04-0240 minThe Jan Broberg ShowMental Health, Purity Culture, and Enthusiastic Consent With Cheryl Hall[Content Warning]: Suicide Attempts, Interpersonal Violence, Rape, Institutional Abuse, Threats of Violence, Exploitation of a Minor, Attempted Trafficking.In our last two episodes with Cheryl Hall, Cheryl tells us her daughter’s harrowing story of abuse, rape, attempted trafficking, and suicide attempts. Jan and Cheryl spoke about how social media impacts teens and the challenges of monitoring their online behavior as well as what airports are doing to prevent human trafficking. In this episode, Jan and Cheryl focus on issues that were not previously discussed; including the lack of sufficient and suitable mental health facilities for...
2024-03-261h 06The Jan Broberg ShowWord of the Month : FearlessnessWe are starting a new series called “Word of the Month.” In this series Jan will pick one word for each month to focus on as a way to grow and challenge herself and her listeners. This month Jan is focusing on fearlessness. In this episode she openly discusses her own fear that stemmed from the brainwashing and sexual abuse she experienced as a tween/teen. She emphasizes that fearlessness does not mean eliminating all fear from our lives, but rather shifting our relationship with fear and learning to navigate it more effectively. Jan shares personal experiences and challenges liste...
2024-03-0533 minThe Jan Broberg ShowHow Did I Tell My Story?Today, Jan shares her journey of telling her story, from the initial disclosure to her closest family members to the making of ‘A Friend of the Family’. She talks about the relief and support she felt when sharing her story and the importance of having a strong desire to live. Jan discusses the challenges she faced in finding opportunities to share her story and the unexpected success of the documentary 'Abducted in Plain Sight'. She emphasizes the need for accurate and comprehensive storytelling to raise awareness about child abuse and grooming. Jan concludes by expressing her ongoing commitment to advo...
2024-02-0652 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWhat Does Healing Look Like After Trauma? Part 6[Content Warning]: Miscarriage, Death of a ChildToday, Jan continues her discussion of what healing looks like after trauma, focusing on the importance of acceptance as part of the grieving process. She shares her personal journey of finding acceptance in different areas of her life, including relationships, career, and financial independence. Jan emphasizes the significance of taking control of one's life and making choices that align with personal values and goals. She also highlights the importance of self-reflection, healing, and learning from past experiences. She shares her health challenges, including endometriosis and pregnancy struggles. Jan...
2024-01-2356 minThe Jan Broberg ShowCultivating Self-Worth After Trauma With Rachel Hunter[CONTENT WARNING]: Rape, sexual assault, and suicidal ideationToday, Jan is joined by Rachel Hunter, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose passion is working with survivors of trauma and Complex PTSD. Rachel began working in the mental health field in 2016 while pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. Rachel's passion for working with trauma and C-PTSD comes from her own lived experiences as a survivor of rape, sexual exploitation, and sexual assault. She feels an important part...
2024-01-021h 03The Jan Broberg ShowWhat Does Healing Look Like After Trauma? Part 4Today, Jan continues her discussion on what healing looks like after trauma, focusing on the messy nature of anger as part of her grieving process. She explores how anger can manifest in various ways and how it is often a cover-up emotion for deep sadness and depression. Jan also reflects on the pressure to be nice and suppress anger, particularly for women. She shares her experiences of writing about her trauma, the interactions with her parents during the early writing process, and the emotions it brought up. Jan talks about how bargaining intermingled with anger and how that created...
2023-12-2838 minThe Jan Broberg ShowHoliday’s Greetings From Jan Broberg And Her TeamToday, Jan extends a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. The Jan Broberg Show wants everyone to know that even if you are alone this holiday season we are thinking of you and sending our love and appreciation. You are seen, heard, and always believed.Subscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify✍ Share Your Story🌐 Podcast Website🔴 YouTube📷 Instagram Jan Broberg Foundation:
2023-12-2109 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWhat Does Healing Look Like After Trauma? Part 3Today Jan continues her discussion on healing after trauma and how the stages of grieving apply. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and expressing anger as a natural part of the grieving process. Jan explores the impact of trauma on relationships, particularly in the context of her own experiences, in her first marriage and the challenges she faced in developing a mature understanding of love. She delves into the role of faith and belief systems in healing, but also highlights how you need to question and challenge these beliefs. Jan concludes by emphasizing that healing is messy, but necessary...
2023-12-1423 minThe Jan Broberg ShowWhat Does Healing Look Like After Trauma? Part 2Today, Jan continues her series on healing after trauma. In today’s episode, Jan emphasizes the importance of relationships and how they can impact one's recovery. She also shares some of her experiences dating in high school and how innocent relationships helped her navigate the first step in the grieving process after sexual abuse, shock. Jan also delves into the second stage of grief, denial, and how it allowed her to excel in college and take her first steps into adulthood.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist tod...
2023-12-0721 minThe Jan Broberg ShowAbducted In Plain Sight : A Training Tool For Child Welfare Workers With Darla HelmickToday Jan is joined by Darla Helmick, LISW-S, who has been a licensed social worker in Ohio for over 30 years, working as a child welfare caseworker/supervisor and as a medical social worker. She currently works in the emergency department at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, OH. Darla is also a contracted trainer for the Ohio Child Welfare Training Program and trains Ohio professionals in Child Sexual Abuse curriculum and forensic interviewing of child victims of abuse. After being inspired by Jan's story on Netflix and Peacock, Darla incorporated Jan’s story into the Child Sexual Abuse training curriculum fo...
2023-12-051h 22The Jan Broberg ShowThe Way Out : How Education Saves Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse With @narcissist_survivorToday Jan is joined by @narcissist_survivor, a public figure, speaker, advocate, and narcissistic abuse recovery consultant with over 190,000k followers on Instagram. Through her twenty-plus years of lived experience with a narcissistic partner, many years of self-study, research, and continuing education on narcissism, NPD, domestic violence, trauma, and addictions, along with her family court and couple's therapy horror stories; @narcissist_survivor now strives to educate the public about narcissistic abuse, what it is, how to recognize it, and most importantly, how to heal from it. "Exposing the truth about narcissists one quote at a time.©" @narcissist_survivor.
2023-11-281h 18The Jan Broberg ShowThanksgiving GratitudeToday Jan expresses her gratitude for all those in her orbit: her family, her staff, her volunteers, and her listeners. Thank you all for making our vision at the Jan Broberg Show and Foundation Possible!Join us at The Jan Broberg Foundation in our noble cause by helping make a difference today and for future generations this Giving Tuesday. Your support and generosity is appreciated: your donation will help us to create the change that will impact the world as a whole. Sincerely, Thank You!Giving Tuesday - The Jan Broberg Foundation
2023-11-2317 minThe Jan Broberg ShowFrom Manipulation to Domestic Terrorism With Sara Pitcher : Part 2[CONTENT WARNING]: Discussions of childhood sexual abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, domestic violence, descriptions of violence and attempted murder.Today Jan is joined again by Sara Pitcher for part two of this two part series of how a woman went from childhood abuse to a manipulative and abusive husband who eventually attempted to take her life.If you or someone you know is experiencing any type of intimate abuse call the National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 800-799-7233Or text START...
2023-11-211h 04The Jan Broberg ShowConned? Duped? Manipulated? Yes, You’ve Been Groomed!! The 6 Stages Of Grooming : Part 6Today Jan talks about the sixth stage of grooming, "Maintaining Control". This stage is when the abuser makes threats and manipulates the child in order to continue to sexually abuse them. Everyone at The Jan Broberg Show and The Jan Broberg Foundation Believes, Listens and Supports All Survivors. If you would like to be considered for our “365 Days of Grooming and Manipulation Series”, send your written story to jan@janbroberg.org. Please put in the subject line: “365 Days”. Your story will remain anonymous. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Believed! Thank you for your continuous support and for listening...
2023-11-1640 minThe Jan Broberg ShowFrom Manipulation to Domestic Terrorism With Sara Pitcher : Part 1[CONTENT WARNING]: Discussions of childhood sexual abuse, emotional and verbal abuse, domestic violence.Today Jan is joined by Sara Pitcher for part one of this two part series of how a woman went from childhood abuse to a manipulative and abusive husband who eventually attempted to take her life. If you or someone you know is experiencing any type of intimate abuse call the National Domestic Violence Hotline @ 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788The Jan Broberg Show and everyone at the foundation b...
2023-11-141h 05The Jan Broberg ShowConned? Duped? Manipulated? Yes, You’ve Been Groomed!! The 6 Stages Of Grooming : Part 5Today Jan talks about the fifth stage of grooming, "Initiating Sexual Contact". This stage may start as inappropriate comments and eventually lead to sexual abuse.Everyone at The Jan Broberg Show and The Jan Broberg Foundation Believes, Listens and Supports All Survivors. If you would like to be considered for our “365 Days of Grooming and Manipulation Series”, send your written story to jan@janbroberg.org. Please put in the subject line: “365 Days”. Your story will remain anonymous. Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Believed! Thank you for your continuous support and for listening!This episode is sponso...
2023-11-0932 minThe Jan Broberg ShowConned? Duped? Manipulated? Yes, You’ve Been Groomed!! The 6 Stages Of Grooming : Part 4Today Jan explores stage 4 of the 6 stages of grooming which is 'Isolating the child'. This can take many forms, but one of the ways that seems to be consistent is using secrets as a way of putting a wedge between the child and what support system they have. Another way in which this stage is carried out and can actually be seen as a parent is the manipulator taking on duties/tasks that you would generally perform, so remember to ask yourself "Would I do this for another person?". All that and more in today's episode.Everyone...
2023-11-0221 minThe Jan Broberg ShowIntimate Terrorism, Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse : Meeting Survivors Where They're At With Brenda SandquistIn today's episode Jan is joined by Brenda Sandquist who is the founder and executive director for Xquisite, a nonprofit, established in 2012, specifically designed to walk alongside victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, and intimate terrorism (domestic violence) to bring them from a place of exploitation, not only surviving but to thrive in their next steps for a life free from what has held them captive. She is passionate about leading a movement of strong women who have become empowered to have their voices heard and to shatter secrets they have had to live under, exposing their truth to b...
2023-10-311h 08The Jan Broberg ShowConned? Duped? Manipulated? Yes, You’ve Been Groomed!! The 6 Stages Of Grooming : Part 3In today's show we continue with our series, Conned? Duped? Manipulated? Yes You've Been Groomed!! as Jan discusses the third stage of grooming, filling a need and playing a role in the child's life. Jan gives examples of how Bob Berthold filled a need in her and her families life as part of the grooming process. Jan also gives listeners some tips on how to be aware of the warning signs of grooming and manipulation.The Jan Broberg show and everyone at the foundation believe, hear and support all survivors. If you would like to share your s...
2023-10-2625 minThe Jan Broberg ShowAmplify Your Voice: The Healing Power of Speaking Your Truth with Deb ShapiroToday Jan is joined by Deb Shapiro who has, for over fifteen years, developed the talents and businesses of some of the top credentialed speakers in the industry including Hall of Fame inductees and Certified Speaking Professionals. In 2017, Deb created DEBx, a 90-Day Speaker Development Experience, designed to show emerging speakers how to use their voice as a powerful instrument of change. Through onstage appearances and professional recordings, DEBx has touched tens of thousands… and counting. In 2020, using the tools from DEBx, Deb founded the nonprofit, Amplify Voices, an advocacy incubator whose mission is to discover, develop, and amplify th...
2023-10-241h 05The Jan Broberg ShowConned? Duped? Manipulated? Yes, You’ve Been Groomed!! The 6 Stages Of Grooming : Part 2In this episode, Jan will be talking about the second stage of grooming, as discussed by Dr. Michael Welner on Oprah.com, gaining the victim's trust. Jan will give us examples of how Bob Berthold built trust with her, her family and everyone around them over a three year period. She will help us identify ways that pedophiles gain the trust of the child and everyone around them and point out some warning signs to look for. The Jan Broberg show and everyone at the foundation believe, hear and support all survivors. If you would like to sh...
2023-10-1931 minThe Jan Broberg ShowConned? Duped? Manipulated? Yes, You’ve Been Groomed!! Introducing The 6 Stages Of Grooming : Part 1Today Jan begins the first part of a series within a series, introducing what the identifiable stages of grooming are, then diving into stage 1 using her story as an example. Stage 1 is how the groomer singles out a victim, this is anything from the environment they occupy to have a pool to choose from, to knowing how to identify who is vulnerable in the pool. If you have a grooming story to share with us, submit it to jan@janbroberg.org your anonymity is guaranteed.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get...
2023-10-1224 minThe Jan Broberg ShowIntroducing : Conned? Duped? Manipulated? Yes, You’ve Been Groomed!!In today's episode we start another Jan solo series and this time we're focusing on grooming, what it looks like, verbal and behavioral tactics these manipulators use, how they become a fixture in everyone around their target's life, and of course all of these initially framed using Jan's own experience with Robert Berchtold.That said, we don't plan to stick to just Jan's story to build this library of deceit and manipulation, we want your story of being used, being betrayed, being groomed so we can arm those out there against these too good to be true...
2023-10-0522 minThe Jan Broberg ShowSupporting Those Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts Through The Power of Listening With Michelle JacksonToday Jan is joined by Michelle Jackson, Director of Community Engagement for Jan Broberg's Thrivivors Community, to have a candid conversation about suicide prevention in honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Every life lost is devastating and these two have gotten together to share how they have dealt with their own experiences with suicide and what you, the listener, can do to help those at risk, how to spot symptoms, how to be direct, and even how to talk to children about depression in a way so they can participate instead of be 'fixed'.Michelle Jackson...
2023-09-301h 27The Jan Broberg Show(Rerun) Andrew Gold : We Need to Talk About PedophiliaWhat do we do about pedophiles? Are there different kinds of pedophiles? How should we treat non-offending ones? How do people become pedophiles? In this episode, we take a wide look at the issue with Andrew Gold, creator and host of famous podcast On the Edge, where he interviews famous and controversial figures “on the edge” of society. In episode 6, Andrew interviewed Silas, a pedopile in Germany, and then went on a quest to understand the current mental climate around pedophilia in Europe. Now, Jan talks to Andrew about his ongoing research into how offending and non-offending pedophiles are...
2023-09-261h 09The Jan Broberg ShowJan’s Interview With Podcast Legend, Jordan HarbingerWhat Jan and Jordan Discuss:One in four children will be molested, and 97 percent of the time, it’s by a family member. In Jan Broberg’s case, it was by a close “friend” of the family.How this predator — himself a father of five — expertly infiltrated the trust of Jan’s family when she was just a child and manipulated her, her siblings, and her parents into questioning their very reality.How Jan was kidnapped by this family “friend” not once, but twice as a teenager, and what happened in t...
2023-09-191h 38The Jan Broberg ShowOne Man's Story of Broken Trust, A Stolen Childhood, And The Resilience Of The Human Spirit With David Weeks (Part 2)[Content Warning]: Child abuse and neglect, graphic descriptions of sexual assault and rape, suicide attempts, eating disorders, and child sexual abuse On today's episode, Jan continues her conversation with David Weeks, who bravely recounts his story of neglect at home and abuse elsewhere—a harrowing journey of being groomed through the internet by a pedophile and being raped by other pedophiles and the long term impacts on his physical and emotional health. He ends the episode by speaking to Jan about how he began his healing journey and has worked to overcome and move forward th...
2023-09-141h 25The Jan Broberg ShowAn Exclusive Inside Look At Thrivivors! Host Of S.A.S.S., Dave Markel, Delivers Another Outstanding Workshop For Our Members At One Of Our Guest Speaker Weekly Events!Today on The Jan Broberg Show we will be airing an episode from friend of the show Dave Markel's podcast S.A.S.S. (Sexual Assault Survivor Stories) which is an edited down version of an event Dave hosted on our Thrivivors community on circle.If you or your business could use Dave's consulting services visit his website at: www.markel-consulting.comBe sure to check out Dave Markel's podcast S.A.S.S.:https://sexassaultsurvivorstories.libsyn.com/This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp...
2023-09-0758 minThe Jan Broberg ShowNavigating Difficult Conversations With Claude L. KingToday Jan is again joined by Claude L. King, LCPC. Claude is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Employee Assistance Consultant based in the Chicagoland Area with 13 years of experience in the mental health field. He specializes in working with teens, young adults, and working professionals with a focus on work-life balance, employee mental health, emotional regulation, stress-management, mindfulness, positive parenting, and healthy masculinity. In addition to his therapy practice, Claude is the founder of CK Psych and conducts trainings and workshops on various mental health and wellness topics for corporations and community-based organizations. Through his work, Claude is...
2023-09-051h 14The Jan Broberg ShowUnderstanding Recovery From Sexual Abuse (Part 6)Today Jan continues on the journey of discovering what recovery means to her and what it looks like for others. In this conclusion of unpacking PTSD as a common roadblock to healing from sexual assault/abuse Jan talks about CPTSD and tells the story of a close friend who struggled through the rigorous trial of applying for S.S.I. with CPTSD as the basis for her application and how the process was nearly as traumatizing as the events themselves. There has to be a better way to determine these things, guilty until proven innocent isn't the American way...
2023-08-3124 minThe Jan Broberg ShowAudacious Authenticity, Dare To Be Your Damn Self With Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman[Content Warning:] Mature Sexual Language, Eating Disorders, Sexual AbuseToday Jan is joined by Dr. Yulinda Renee Rahman. Dr. Rahman (Rock-man), affectionately called Doc YuRoc, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Board Certified "Kink Conscious" Sex Therapist, and Licensed Educator with a Doctorate in Clinical Sexology. She has over 20 years of experience in the Mental Health field and is a researcher of sexual trauma, therapeutic BDSM, and creator and author of a resource for sexual trauma healing titled "A Power Exchange with Your Pain: A Guide Towards Reconciliation with SELF". Her conversation with Jan is a...
2023-08-2957 minThe Jan Broberg ShowUnderstanding Recovery From Sexual Abuse (Part 5)Today Jan continues on the journey of discovering what recovery means to her and what it looks like for others. In this conclusion of unpacking PTSD as a common roadblock to healing from sexual assault/abuse Jan discusses what to do when you don't have a diagnosis of PTSD, but suffer from the myriad of symptoms from DIY healing practices, like mindfulness, and community based healing modalities such as art therapy. If you think you or a loved one has PTSD and it isn't being treated, seek help, because there is help.This episode is sponsored b...
2023-08-2438 minThe Jan Broberg ShowUnderstanding Recovery From Sexual Abuse (Part 4)Today Jan continues on the journey of discovering what recovery means to her and what it looks like for others. In this continuation of unpacking PTSD as a common roadblock to healing from sexual assault/abuse Jan explores the different types of therapy that professionals recommend for sufferers of PTSD and how she has found personal relief in each. If you think you or a loved one has PTSD and it isn't being treated, seek help, because there is help. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! U...
2023-08-1735 minThe Jan Broberg ShowUnderstanding Recovery From Sexual Abuse (Part 3)Today Jan continues on the journey of discovering what recovery means to her and what it looks like for others. In this continuation of unpacking PTSD as a common roadblock to healing from sexual assault/abuse Jan goes through the common symptoms of PTSD and some national statistics on PTSD. If you think you or a loved one has PTSD and it isn't being treated, seek help, because there is help.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month:
2023-08-1032 minThe Jan Broberg ShowUnderstanding Recovery From Sexual Abuse (Part 2)Today Jan continues on the journey of discovering what recovery means to her and what it looks like for others, but before we get too far into how to recover, we have to understand what roadblocks to expect when healing from something as traumatic as sexual assault/abuse. So for the next three episodes Jan will be unpacking PTSD. In this first part on PTSD Jan lays out what the four primary causes of PTSD are and how to self identify/possibly identify it in others. If you think you or a loved one has PTSD and it isn't...
2023-08-0330 minThe Jan Broberg ShowFinding Authenticity Through A Lens With Brooke LightToday Jan is joined by Brooke Light, who is a Charlotte, NC based photographer. She specializes in children's editorial portrait photography and encourages kids to only smile if they want to. who has recently received quite a bit of attention on the TikToks for her Moody Mini Sessions, which are minimalist monochromatic photoshoots of children being authentically themselves. Jan and Brooke talk how the Moody Mini Sessions came about, and what can be seen in a child when they aren't trying to be perfect for the camera.For more information or to book a...
2023-08-011h 01The Jan Broberg ShowUnderstanding Recovery From Sexual Abuse (Part 1)Today Jan embarks on the journey of discovering what recovery means to her and what it looks like for others. To start the series off Jan discusses the most prominent understanding of recovery, which is in financial terms, and how even that financial lens can be applied to survivors of sexual abuse.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on App...
2023-07-2741 minThe Jan Broberg ShowResilience Roundtable with Dave Markel, Austen Tanner, and Alan ManwaringToday Jan brings together a round-table of Co-Host Dave Markel, Senior Producer of this podcast and Co-Founder of The Jan Broberg Foundation Austen Tanner, and the Executive Director of The Jan Broberg Foundation Alan Manwaring to discuss May's Stepping Stone (our monthly topic of focus in our newsletter/community Thrivivors) Resilience and how everyone has been able to develop resilience within their personal lives and relationships.If you or your business could use Dave's consulting services visit his website at: www.markel-consulting.comBe sure to check out Dave Markel's podcast...
2023-06-0153 minThe Jan Broberg ShowConnecting The Dots Between Your Trauma and Your Behavior with Dave Markel and Alan ManwaringToday Jan is joined by Co-Host Dave Markel and guest/Executive Director of The Jan Broberg Foundation, Alan Manwaring to talk about the benefits Alan has had from finding a community of survivors to openly discuss their abuse, how important it was for Alan to connect the dots between his abuse and the dysfunctional behaviors that he developed because of that abuse, and the actual changes that occur on a physiological level abuse causes in the brain via neuropaths.If you or your business could use Dave's consulting services visit his website at: www...
2023-05-301h 25The Jan Broberg ShowMen's Healing and Realizing You Need To Start Your Healing Journey with Dave Markel and Alan ManwaringToday Jan is joined by Co-Host Dave Markel and guest/Executive Director of The Jan Broberg Foundation, Alan Manwaring to talk about the male perspective on needing to heal and how Alan personally came to realize he needed to heal and what the building blocks have been since he initiated his journey.If you or your business could use Dave's consulting services visit his website at: www.markel-consulting.comBe sure to check out Dave Markel's podcast S.A.S.S.:https://sexassaultsurvivorstories.libsyn.com/
2023-05-1847 minThe Jan Broberg ShowJ(u)an Solo : What Is An Orbit?Today Jan begins a new addition to our episode format where Jan will be doing shorter (20-30 minutes) solo episodes where she will cover a variety of topics, such as the vocabulary that is regularly used in the show, healing methods that have worked for Jan, taking concepts that our experts have discussed and winnow it down, and much more. Today Jan defines what she means when using the word Orbit and how important their healing is.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link...
2023-04-2027 minThe Jan Broberg ShowSusan Broberg's Thrivivor Share : Being More Than A ManipulationToday Jan hands the mic over to her sister Susan Broberg so she can share how she came to realize, layer by layer, how events she can't even remember shaped her self-worth and perspective on what her role is in daily life.Note: This episode was recorded on our Thrivivors platform and sections containing the voices of Thrivivors members who were there live have been removed for their anonymity. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month:
2023-04-181h 05The Jan Broberg ShowEmpowering the Voiceless : The Planned Impact of The Jan Broberg Foundation in Combatting Child Sexual Abuse With Dave Markel and Alan ManwaringToday Jan is joined by cohost and creator of the podcast S.A.S.S., Dave Markel, and Alan Manwaring, Executive Director of The Jan Broberg Foundation for a round table. Alan is here to introduce himself to the community and talk about the nuts and bolts of making an impact with The Jan Broberg Foundation and the shapes that it will take.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/jan
2023-04-131h 08The Jan Broberg ShowThe Brian Ostler Perspective : "He Sees Her As His Baby Daughter"Today Jan is joined by one of her childhood friends Brian Ostler so they can take a trip back in time to get a more peripheral view of everything that happened to Jan and some of the public perceptions that were held, as well as lay out the perspective of the young boys who were around Robert Berchtold.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:
2023-04-111h 48The Jan Broberg ShowShari's Story (Part 2) : The Biggest Thing I've Learned Is To Just Show UpToday Jan is joined again by Shari to continue their conversation on how to build healthy relationships while being aware of and dealing with negative behaviors. Like many episodes of this show it all boils down to the fact that there needs to be more accessible services for children and adults who are suffering from sexual abuse, rape, and trafficking, and Jan and Shari are the type of people, in conjunction with their nonprofits (The Jan Broberg Foundation and The Shuniya Foundation), to make that a reality.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get...
2023-04-041h 21The Jan Broberg ShowThe Broberg Sisters (Part 3) : Lifelong Bestie Caroline Hanson Pearson Joins Jan, Karen, and Susan to Complete Their Deep Dive on Episode 9 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday the Broberg sisters are joined by lifelong bestie Caroline Hanson Pearson to bring this series of episodes to a close. Don't worry though, there will be more content related to Jan's story, not to mention a couple of interviews we've been holding onto. As for this episode prepare for a bit of a laugh 'n cry as the girls unravel the combined events from Ep. 9 of A Friend of the Family and how time really flowed.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link...
2023-03-231h 38The Jan Broberg ShowExclusive Episode with Jan Broberg : The Day Elisabeth Smart Was Found 20 Years AgoIn this special episode, Jan Broberg revisits the day Elisabeth Smart was found 20 years ago, highlighting the issue of child sexual abuse and shedding light on the fact that perpetrators can often be people closest to the victim. Drawing from her own experiences as a survivor of child sexual abuse, Jan shares the impact such abuse can have on a person's life, and the importance of speaking out and seeking help.Jan shares valuable insights on how to recognize signs of child sexual abuse, how to prevent it from happening, and how to support survivors of...
2023-03-1633 minThe Jan Broberg ShowThe Ripple Effect of Trauma : Why It's Important to Recognize the Impact on Loved Ones, Hosted by Dave Markel with Karen Broberg CampbellToday Jan is handing the reigns over to friend of the show and T.I.I.P.s expert Dave Markel so he can have a one-on-one with Jan's sister Karen about her side of the trauma in relation to Jan's kidnappings.If you or your business could use Dave's consulting services visit his website at: www.markel-consulting.comBe sure to check out Dave Markel's podcast S.A.S.S.:https://sexassaultsurvivorstories.libsyn.com/Our new online community Thrivivors has finally launched!!! Be...
2023-02-231h 17The Jan Broberg ShowBridging the Gap : Using Trauma-Informed Interviews to Access Implicit Memories with Dave Markel and Karen Broberg CampbellToday Jan is joined by her sister Karen and friend of the show and Trauma-Informed Interview expert Dave Markel to hash out some of the science behind implicit memory, which does not require the conscious recollection of past events or information, and explicit memory, long-term memory that's concerned with recollection of facts and events, and how Trauma-Informed Interviewing can shift implicit memories to explicit. And just to prove the point there's a real time example of how it works with Jan and Karen. If you or your business could use Dave's consulting services visit his website...
2023-02-091h 20The Jan Broberg ShowWho is MaryAnn Broberg?Today Jan and her mother MaryAnn Broberg come together and we get our first real introduction to MaryAnn. Amidst this introduction they revisit the whole series of A Friend of the Family with direct insight from MaryAnn, talk about MaryAnn's social work, and reminisce on Robert Broberg. Don’t forget that our new online community Thrivivors will be launching next week on Friday the 27th!!!! Be sure to sign up for the newsletter over at www.thejanbrobergfoundation.org for more information and special discounts!This episode is sponsored by...
2023-01-241h 13The Jan Broberg ShowSisters (Part 2) : Jan and Susan Continue Their Deep Dive on Episode 9 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday Jan and her sister Susan come together to compare reality to episode 9 of A Friend of the Family. Covering everything from Susan's perspective after watching episode 9 and how it allowed her to have her own story, to how the crew of the show reached out to create an honest representation of the sisters, to the real timeline of Jan figuring out that everything B said was a lie, plus so much more. Join us today to get the info that the show, book, or any other resource doesn't have.Don’t forget that our new on...
2023-01-1949 minThe Jan Broberg ShowSisters (Part 1) : Jan, Karen, and Susan Begin Their Deep Dive on Episode 9 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday Jan and her sisters, Karen and Susan, come together again to compare reality to episode 9 of A Friend of the Family. Covering everything from Jan playing the role of her therapist back in 1977, to how Jan and B kept up while he was in jail, to the fire that burned down Robert Broberg's flower shop and 10+ other businesses, plus so much more. Join us today to get the info that the show, book, or any other resource doesn't have.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today...
2023-01-171h 10The Jan Broberg ShowFrom Idol to Predator: R. Kelly & More [Replay]Jan and Dave sit down with The Jan Broberg Show Producers Austen Tanner, who is Jan's son, and Chris Whiteside. All weigh in on how we're all supposed to react when beloved celebrities are revealed as sexual predators. Is it ethical to continue to support their work? And, Austen is revealed to be Jan's alien son, as prophesied by Zeta and Zethra. Thanks for saving the alien planet, Austen!This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: ...
2022-12-2348 minThe Jan Broberg ShowSisters : Jan, Karen, and Susan Go Over Episode 8 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday Jan and her sisters, Karen and Susan, come together again to compare reality to episode 8 of A Friend of the Family. Covering everything from MaryAnn's tracking down of B's new victim as well as trying to get info on Jan from B, to Jan's call home from both sides of the conversation, to Jan reintegrating into her life back at home, plus so much more. Join us today to get the info that the show, book, or any other resource doesn't have.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the...
2022-12-131h 17The Jan Broberg ShowSisters : Jan, Karen, and Susan Go Over Episode 7 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday Jan and her sisters, Karen and Susan, come together again to compare reality to episode 7 of A Friend of the Family, with some commentary from MaryAnn Broberg. Covering everything from the efforts the Brobergs made to find Jan, to the loneliness found in distress and some of the respites one finds amidst the chaos, to how Jan got settled into a catholic boarding school. Join us today to get the info that the show, book, or any other resource doesn't have.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right...
2022-12-081h 07The Jan Broberg ShowSisters : Jan, Karen, and Susan Go Over Episode 6 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday Jan and her sisters, Karen and Susan, come together again to compare reality to episode 6 of A Friend of the Family, with some commentary from Mary Ann Broberg. Covering everything having to do with the Family Fun Center in Jackson Hole, to the mentality and stigma around children who have run away from home, to how staged Jan's pre-runaway fight was. Join us today to get the info that the show, book, or any other resource doesn't have.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use...
2022-12-061h 12The Jan Broberg ShowSisters and a Son : Jan, Karen, Susan, and Austen Go Over Episode 5 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday Jan, her sisters, Karen and Susan, and Austen come together to compare reality to episode 5 of A Friend of the Family. Covering everything from the absurd plea deal and the even more absurd means of getting it, to the intense emotions that even the threat of divorce can cause within a home and the psyche of the children, to the frequency of Jan and B's meetups, and more. Join us today to get the info that the show, book, or many other resources don't have.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in...
2022-12-011h 36The Jan Broberg ShowSisters and a Son : Jan, Karen, Susan, and Austen Go Over Episode 4 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday Jan, her sisters, Karen and Susan, and Austen come together to compare reality to episode 4 of A Friend of the Family. Covering everything from Jan's doctor visit, to the problem and commonality of wanting things back to normal, to some of the legalese involved with the first kidnapping cases. Join us today to get the info that the show, book, or many other resources don't have.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp...
2022-11-291h 18The Jan Broberg ShowSisters : Jan, Karen, and Susan Go Over Episode 3 of A Friend Of The FamilyHappy Thanksgiving Everyone!Today Jan and her sisters, Karen and Susan, come together again to compare reality to episode 3 of A Friend of the Family. Covering everything from what activities tied the Broberg and Berchtold children together, to the complex manipulation B used to tie up the Broberg parents, to Jans trip to Seattle. Join us today to get the info that the show, book, or any other resource doesn't have.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first...
2022-11-241h 10The Jan Broberg ShowSisters : Jan, Karen, and Susan Take a Deep Dive into Episode 2 of A Friend Of The FamilyToday Jan and her sisters, Karen and Susan, gather to compare reality to episode 2 of A Friend of the Family. Covering everything from the first interactions with the police, to the importance of Gordon B. Hinckley's visit, to Jan's return home from Mexico.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify
2022-11-221h 02The Jan Broberg ShowJan & Dave : The Importance of a Supportive Community for Your Healing JourneyToday Jan talks with sometimes Co-host/round table moderator Dave Markel to discuss current & upcoming events; Content for the Community, A Friend of the Family: True Evil, teasing content for future podcast episodes, and speaking on the needs of the Foundation for it to be a force for good in the world, thusly fulfilling its mission statement If you or your business could use Dave's consulting services visit his website at: www.markel-consulting.comBe sure to check out Dave Markel's podcast S.A.S.S.:https://sexassaultsurvivorstories...
2022-11-171h 05The Jan Broberg ShowTrue Friends : Jan Has a Conversation With Her Best Childhood Friends, Caroline & JanOn todays episode Jan talks with best friends from her childhood, Jan and Caroline, about their perspectives on the changes our Jan went through amidst the trauma of her youth. Though separated by miles these three have remained close knit, their memory and emotions add a layer of nuance to events and the passage of time.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:🍎
2022-11-111h 09The Jan Broberg ShowJan & Austen : Easter EggsIn todays episode Jan & Austen sit down to go over what's happening behind the scenes; Audience responses, Podcast, Community, and Foundation. Plus the reveal of an Easter Egg hidden in A Friend of the Family. Thank you all for the positive responses we've received both from listeners and those catching each new episode of AFotF.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 R...
2022-11-0849 minThe Jan Broberg ShowJulie's Story (Part 2) : Move A Muscle, Change A Thought [Trigger Warning]Today Jan continues her conversation with Julie Neal, the intensity of this episode is on par with part one, but for different reasons. When Julie first comes forward with her story she receives a lot of support that is truly touching to hear, but you will also hear about the denialism that survivors have to push through and stand their ground against. It was an honor to speak with such a strong person and we look forward to her contributions to the community Jan is building.Be sure to check out Julie and her husband Michaels Book
2022-11-031h 27The Jan Broberg ShowJulie's Story (Part 1) : He Told Me My Bruises Were Beautiful [Trigger Warning]Today Jan sits down with Julie Neal, a Thrivivor Jan met and made fast friends with at a Sapria retreat. The first episode of this two-parter covers Julies traumatic childhood living in the home of her abuser, her step-father, while her mother willingly turned a blind eye to the abuse. This episode is intense, Julie pulls no punches while telling her story, and while you will learn the coping skills she had to develop to survive and see a glimmer of how she healed, this episode is as heavy as it gets.Be sure to check out...
2022-11-011h 06The Jan Broberg ShowFrom the writers room of AFotF : Alana B. Lytle joins Jan, Karen, Susan, and Dave in a discussion about trauma, perspective, and the survivors family dynamic.Show Notes Coming Soon!We are gathering documents that were discussed in the episode. Please check back later this evening.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify✍ Share Your Story🌐 Podcast Website🔴 YouTube
2022-10-271h 32The Jan Broberg ShowJan’s Exclusive Interview With Hendrix Yancey - Little JaniShow Notes Coming Soon!We are gathering documents that were discussed in the episode. Please check back later this evening.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify✍ Share Your Story🌐 Podcast Website🔴 YouTube
2022-10-251h 00The Jan Broberg ShowAusten's Journey Continues : Breaking Down Ep 2 of AFotF with Mom Jan and Aunts Karen & SusanShow Notes Coming Soon!We are gathering documents that were discussed in the episode. Please check back later this evening.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify✍ Share Your Story🌐 Podcast Website🔴 YouTube
2022-10-201h 07The Jan Broberg ShowAusten's Journey Begins : Breaking Down Ep 1 of AFotF with Mom Jan and Aunts Karen & SusanShow Notes Coming Soon!We are gathering documents that were discussed in the episode. Please check back later this evening.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp Online Therapy. Get in touch with the right therapist today! Use our link to get 10% off your first month: www.betterhelp.com/janSubscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify✍ Share Your Story🌐 Podcast Website🔴 YouTube
2022-10-181h 29The Jan Broberg ShowAndrew Gold : We Need to Talk About PedophiliaWhat do we do about pedophiles? Are there different kinds of pedophiles? How should we treat non-offending ones? How do people become pedophiles? In this episode, we take a wide look at the issue with Andrew Gold, creator and host of famous podcast On the Edge, where he interviews famous and controversial figures “on the edge” of society. In episode 6, Andrew interviewed Silas, a pedopile in Germany, and then went on a quest to understand the current mental climate around pedophilia in Europe. Now, Jan talks to Andrew about his ongoing research into how offending and non-offending pedophiles are...
2022-10-111h 08The Jan Broberg ShowNick Antosca & Alex Hedlund : The Making of A Friend of the FamilyToday, A Friend of the Family begins its six week initial run on Peacock. Billboards are up in Los Angeles, and The Jan Broberg Story just sold out of every first-print copy on day one. Nick Antosca, Creator, Executive Producer, and Showrunner of A Friend of the Family sit down with fellow Executive Producer Alex Hedlund for a chat with the series’ subject and Executive Producer Jan Broberg about every aspect of creating the series—this open, emotional conversation between three friends is a full chronicle of the origins of A Friend of the Family.Nick Anto...
2022-10-061h 12The Jan Broberg ShowJan & Her Son : Austen Announces His Quest to UnderstandVERY EXCITING NEWS FOR THE SHOW!In this impromptu late night recording, Austen Tanner, Jan's son and Senior Producer of The Jan Broberg Show, begins asking the questions he's asked himself his entire life about his mom’s story, and we want your questions too. Austen will be asking selected questions from listeners to the real life players in Jan's story on upcoming episodes. Look out for Austen’s episodes with Jan, Karen, Susan, and more!Submit questions about Jan’s story at: TheJanBrobergShow.com/contactComing s...
2022-10-0132 minThe Jan Broberg ShowJan and Her Son: Austen Announces His Quest to UnderstandVERY EXCITING NEWS FOR THE SHOW!In this impromptu, late night recording, Austen Tanner, Jan's son and Senior Producer of The Jan Broberg Show, begins asking the questions he's asked himself his entire life about his mom’s story, and we want your questions too. Austen will be asking selected questions from listeners to the real life players in Jan's story on upcoming episodes. Look out for Austen’s episodes with Jan, Karen, Susan, and more!Submit questions about Jan’s story at: TheJanBrobergShow.com/contactComing soon: we’re ha...
2022-09-2932 minThe Jan Broberg ShowJan's Story : Leaving CamelotIn this first episode, Jan tells her story. This is the most detailed existing continual account of her abuse, apart from her new book, The Jan Broberg Story, out Oct 4th. She dives deep into the techniques Robert Berchtold used to brainwash, kidnap, and sexually assault her for years. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to get a clear understanding of the predatory mindset and how grooming affects young, absorbent minds. Subscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify✍ Share Your Story...
2022-09-0656 minThe Jan Broberg Show(Bonus Episode #1) From Idol to Predator : R. Kelly & MoreJan and Dave sit down with The Jan Broberg Show Producers Austen Tanner, who is Jan's son, and Chris Whiteside. All weigh in on how we're all supposed to react when beloved celebrities are revealed as sexual predators. Is it ethical to continue to support their work? And, Austen is revealed to be Jan's alien son, as prophesied by Zeta and Zethra. Thanks for saving the alien planet, Austen!Subscribe / Support / Contact:🍎 Review on Apple🎶 Review on Spotify✍ Share Your Story🌐...
2022-09-0646 minThe Jan Broberg ShowThe Jan Broberg Show Promo ReelThe Jan Broberg Show launches September 6th!On this show, we are not afraid to have difficult conversations about child abuse and what we can do to help make change. Real, every day people share their survival stories, experts and special guests give insight and advice. Our roundtable discussions take deep dives into pertinent subjects and current news stories. We believe sharing our stories is therapeutic, giving a sense of freedom from past trauma. Our goal is to bring stories out of silence where abuse hides, to create community and hope for everyone...
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