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The Survivors VoiceEpisode 20, Kasia’s storyWelcome 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 t...2025-05-2747 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 19, Samantha’s StoryWelcome 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...2025-05-2741 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 18, Paris's story part twoWelcome 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 it...2025-05-1354 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 17, Paris's story - part oneWelcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: Paris Byrum
Trigger Warning
This 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...2025-05-0630 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 16, Taysia's storyWelcome 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
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This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, substance abuse, emotional abuse, and chil...2025-04-2953 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 15, Malaina's storyWelcome 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...2025-04-2341 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 15, Malaina's storyWelcome 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 tak...2025-04-2241 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 14, Nate's storyWelcome 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...2025-04-1550 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 13, Kathleen's storyWelcome 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 sho...2025-04-0828 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 12, Jolie's storyWelcome 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: An...2025-04-0144 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 11, Kim's storyWelcome 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 Sedore
Our Guest...2025-03-2536 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 10, Kara’s StoryWelcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Kara’s journey is one of hidden struggles, self-discovery, and unconventional healing. From growing up in what seemed like a picture-perfect home to battling chronic anxiety and perfectionism, she spent years searching for answers. Through neurofeedback, holistic healing, and confronting generational trauma, she found the freedom she never knew was possible. In this episode, Kara shares her deeply personal story, the moment she realized something was wrong, and the life-changing breakthroughs that helped her heal.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest: Kara Libra (IG: @kara...2025-03-1841 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 9, Brittany’s StoryWelcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Brittany’s story is one of survival, faith, and reclaiming her identity. From a childhood marked by loss and medical battles to enduring years of emotional, sexual, and financial abuse, she faced unimaginable hardship. When her world fell apart—her marriage, her health, and even her home—she turned to God in complete surrender. In this episode, Brittany shares her harrowing journey through betrayal, trauma, and ultimately, the strength she found in faith and community to rebuild a life of independence and purpose.
Your Host: Angie Se...2025-03-1141 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 8, Dan's storyWelcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Dan’s life took a drastic turn when he found himself entangled in a high-stakes world of prescription drug operations, unknowingly stepping into a federal indictment. From a childhood marked by instability to facing a 42-month federal prison sentence, his journey is one of hard lessons, resilience, and ultimately, transformation. In this episode, Dan shares his unfiltered story, the moment everything fell apart, and how prison became the unexpected catalyst for his redemption.
Your Host: Angie Sedor
Our Guest: Dan Wise
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...2025-03-0439 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 7, Kari's storyKari’s life took a sharp turn when addiction, trauma, and homelessness threatened to destroy everything she held dear. From struggling with alcohol at 13 to surviving life on the streets, her journey is one of loss, resilience, and an unshakable will to fight for a better future. In this episode, Kari shares her raw, unfiltered story and the moments that changed her life.
Your Host: Angie Sedore
Our Guest Name: Kari
What to Expect:
The childhood struggles that planted the seeds of addiction
Teenage pregnancy and the emotional toll it took
The tragic ac...2025-02-2543 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 6, Josie's storyIn this episode of The Survivors Voice, we sit down with Josie, an executive director of a mental health residential facility. She shares her incredible journey from a childhood filled with trauma and adversity to a career dedicated to helping others heal. Josie opens up about her personal experiences with addiction, abuse, and resilience, offering inspiration and insight for those facing similar struggles.
Guest Name: Josie
Trigger Warning:
This episode discusses sensitive topics related to childhood abuse, addiction, trauma, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised. The views expressed by guests do...2025-02-1843 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 5, Shelley's storyWelcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Your host: Angie Sedore
In this deeply moving episode, Shelley Harper shares her journey of navigating the unimaginable—her husband’s sudden leukemia diagnosis, his intense battle for survival, and the faith that carried their family through. From the shocking moment of diagnosis to the grueling reality of treatment and the miracle that followed, Shelley’s story is one of unwavering love, resilience, and hope.
Guest: Shelley Harper
What to Expect:
The shocking and unexpected leukemia diagnosis that changed everything.
The physical and emotional toll of treatmen...2025-02-1131 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 4, Derek's storyWelcome to The Survivor’s Voice, where resilience meets hope.
Your host: Angie Sedore
In this powerful episode, Derek, a U.S. Army veteran, opens up about his journey from a traumatic childhood to finding purpose through military service. Through candid reflections, Derek shares his battles with mental health, the loss of a fellow soldier, and his struggles navigating life after combat. His story sheds light on the strength it takes to survive and the importance of advocating for veterans' rights.
Guest: Derek Carr
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2025-02-0444 minThe Survivors VoiceEpisode 1, Anna's StoryIn this emotional episode of The Survivor's Voice, host Angie Sedore sits down with Anna to share her powerful story of love, loss, and survival. Anna recounts her journey of falling in love as a teenager, navigating a tumultuous marriage with an alcoholic, and ultimately finding the courage to leave for the sake of herself and her child. From the struggles of being unsupported by her family to the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Anna’s story is a testament to the strength it takes to overcome adversity and rebuild a life filled with hope and healing.
Tr...2025-01-2834 min
Just in Case LawELDER LAW: Inexplicable giftsCASE: Rydzewski v Rydzewski [2024] NSWSC 802
Maria Rydzewski had 4 children: Kevin, Barbara, Danuta and Stan.
In July 2016, Danuta died and Maria (who was 91 years old at the time) was deeply affected by her daughter's death.
There became a rift in the family due to a dispute as to whether Stan had caused his mother to miss Danuta's funeral.
A year later, Maria transfers two properties to her daughter-in-law Jenny and one property to her granddaughter Krystina. The reason for the transfers? In gratitude for the care they provided her AND to prevent...2024-11-031h 23