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Domestic violence is a reality for so many people. For each episode, I'll be interviewing the survivors of abusive relationships. If you have suffered from domestic violence, then these stories of hope are for you.

Isaac Marano


    • Aug 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    EP: 50 - Krysta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 49:15


    In this episode, I had the chance to talk with Krysta about her personal experience with domestic violence. Throughout this discussion, Krysta share's what the healing process has been like since leaving the relationship and has some inspiring advice for other survivors of domestic violence. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 49 - Amy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 63:11


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Amy and hear about her own personal experience with domestic violence. Since leaving the abusive relationship, Amy has dedicated her life to helping other survivors that have also experienced domestic violence. If you'd like to learn more about the work that Amy has been doing or to see if you might like to work together, you can follow her on her Instagram account @thefreedommentorah -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 48 - Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 56:23


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Georgia and hear her personal experience with domestic violence. This abusive relationship took place during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia. These strict restrictions put in place made it very challenging for Georiga to escape.  We also spoke about the legal system and what's involved with taking out a protection order. Georgia also has some great advice to share to other survivors of domestic violence. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 47 - Penny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 45:07


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Penny as she shared her personal experience with domestic violence. It was inspiring to hear how much better Penny's life is doing since leaving the abusive relationship.  -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 46 - Michaela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 27:45


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Michaela as she shared her personal experience with domestic violence. We also talked about what the healing process has been like since leaving the abusive relationship. Michaela also shares some advice to other people that might have experienced a similar situation. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 45 - Marni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 46:56


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro and hear her personal experience of domestic violence. Since leaving the abusive relationship, Marni has gone onto publish multiple books about domestic violence which offer support to other people who have also been involved in an abusive relationship. To find out more Marni and the work she is doing, you can check out her website https://godcametomygaragesale.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 44 - Barbara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 28:16


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Barbara and hear her own personal experience with domestic violence. Since leaving the abusive relationship, Barbara has gone on to create resources surrounding the divorce process and domestic violence. If you would like to learn more about the domestic violence resources that Barbara has put together, you can visit her website  https://www.divorcedomesticviolence.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 43 - Angela

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 26:32


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Angela and hear about her own personal experience with domestic violence. We also discussed what the healing process has been like since leaving the abusive relationship and what has helped Angela along the way. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 42 - Amanda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 25:44


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Amanda Willet - founder of the non-profit organization Rituals For Recovery. I also learned about Amanda's upcoming project of helping survivors share their story in the form of a published book. If you'd like more information about Amanda's work and book project, please visit her website, Rituals For Recovery. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 41 - Karleigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 57:33


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Karleigh about her personal experience with domestic violence. Since leaving her last abusive relationship, Karleigh now works as an abuse recovery coach and helps other people that have experienced similar trauma. If you were inspired by Karleigh's story and would like to reach out to her, just head over to https://karleighlynne.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 40 - Jennifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 44:33


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Jennifer about her personal experience of domestic violence. It was inspiring to hear about the amazing work she is now doing to help other survivors of domestic violence. If you'd like to find out more information about working with Jennifer, be sure to check out her website https://www.creatingsafetywithin.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 39 - Shawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 41:23


    In this episode, I speak with Shawn and learn about her experience with domestic violence. Shawn has been longtime listener of the After Dark podcast and shares how hearing the different survivor stories really helped her through some difficult times. We also discussed some great advice for preparing to leave an abusive relationship. I'm sure you'll find some great advice and inspiration while listening to Shawn's story. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate  

    EP: 38 - Liz

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 30:37


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Liz and hear her experience of domestic violence. Despite everything she went through, Liz has since left that abusive relationship and is now helping other women overcome domestic violence. If you were inspired by Liz's story and would like to get in contact, just head over to https://lizgbailey.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 37 - Michele

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 29:14


    In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Michele Finneran and learn about her book "Surviving Domestic Abuse". Michele wrote this book to highlight the different support services available to domestic violence survivors and how they can start their healing journey. To learn more about Michele's work or to purchase her book, please visit https://www.drmichelefinneran.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 36 - Rana

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 42:41


    In this episode I had the opportunity to speak with Rana as she opened up and shared her experience of domestic violence. Rana's story is one of strength, resilience and courage. We also discussed what the healing process has been like since leaving her abusive relationship. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 35 - Andrea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 55:46


    In this episode, I had the opportunity to hear Andrea's experience with domestic violence. It was incredibly inspiring to hear how resilient and optimistic Andrea is, despite everything she had to go through. Andrea also discusses some great practical advice that can help other survivors of domestic violence. If you were inspired by Andrea's story and would like to reach out to her, please follow her Instagram account @the_honestlyeverafter -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 34 - Nanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 35:00


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Nanna and hear her experience with domestic violence. It was inspiring to hear all that she was able to overcome and how well life is going for her now. If you were inspired and encouraged by Nanna's story and would like to reach out to her, please visit Instagram account @nannabaudelaire -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 33 - Victoria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 29:39


    In this episode, Victoria shares her experience of family & intimate partner violence. We also discuss what the healing process has been like and how Victoria wants to raise awareness of domestic violence and inspire other survivors. If you were inspired by Victoria's story and would like to reach out, just visit her Instagram account @youempoweredme -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 32 - Elisabeth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 59:12


    Elisabeth has been a long time listener of the After Dark podcast and decided it was time to share her own story. Take a listen and hear how she was able to leave her abuser and begin her healing journey. If you were inspired by Elisabeth's story and would like to reach out, just visit https://www.elisabethhunstad.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 31 - Maheen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 28:14


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak with Maheen and hear her perspective on domestic violence. As a survivor of domestic violence, Maheen decided to create the website "This Violence is not a Tragedy".   Don't forget to check out the website and see some of the great resources Maheen has created to raise awareness of domestic violence. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 30 - Misty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 34:25


    On this episode, I had the chance to talk with Misty as she shared her personal experience of domestic violence. Unfortunately, there were multiple abusive relationships that Misty went through.  It was inspiring to hear how she managed to break that cycle and has gone on to raise awareness of domestic violence with her own podcast titled "I'm A Survior".  -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 29 - Nita

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 30:30


    On this episode of the podcast, Nita is sharing her personal experience with child abuse. This is a slightly different perspective on domestic violence when compared to previous episodes.  It was really inspiring to hear what Nita has overcome and the amazing work she is doing with her Non-Profit Organization. If you would like to reach out to Nita, please visit https://www.angelicawarenessinc.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 28 - Landi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 24:11


    In this episode, I had the chance to hear Landi's personal experience of domestic violence. We discussed some of the darker moments in her life, as well as the wonderful new direction her life has gone in. I hope you enjoy listening to Landi's inspirational story. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 27 - Shari

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 23:44


    On this episode, we look at domestic violence through a different perspective. Shari was able to overcome her own personal trauma and now works with people to help them do the same. It's within the area of post-traumatic growth that Shari is making a change in peoples lives. If you would like to reach out and connect with Shari, please head over to her website at https://www.sharihand.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 26 - Krystal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 27:34


    For just over two years, Krystal was involved in an abusive relationship that ended with her in hospital. Luckily, she was able to escape that relationship and is determined to inspire other people by sharing her experience.  I'm so grateful I had the chance to speak to such a brave and inspirational woman. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 25 - Brittany

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 23:44


    For this episode, I had the chance to talk to Brittany about how she overcame domestic violence. We also discussed how she's documented her story in her newly released book, "The Shattered House". If you'd like to purchase Brittany's book "The Shattered House" or learn more about it, just head over to Amazon.com (*as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualify purchases) If you were impacted by this interview and would like to reach out to Brittany, please head over to her website - https://www.introducingbrittany.com -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 24 - Tracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 46:37


    In this episode, I had the chance to speak to a very inspiring woman. Tracy's personal story of overcoming domestic violence is an incredible journey. I'm sure you'll find it just as inspiring as I did. If you were impacted by this interview and would like to reach out to Tracy, you can check out her Instagram account or her website - https://athrivelife.org -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 23 - Brittany

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 58:27


    I hope you enjoy this interview I had with Brittany. She is one incredible woman with such a kind heart and is already inspiring so many other people. I'm so grateful I had the chance to learn more about her story.  If you were impacted by this interview and would like to reach out to Brittany, you can check out her Instagram account. To learn more about the free masterclass mentioned at the start of this episode, just head over to https://afterdarkpodcast.com/author -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 22 - Susan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 42:44


    Susan has been involved in multiple abusive relationships, but that didn't stop her from moving on with her own life. She now devotes her time to helping other survivors of domestic violence. There's some incredible wisdom and advice in this interview, so I'm sure you'll be inspired by Susan's story. If you were impacted by this interview and would like to reach out to Susan, you can check out her website https://www.susanball.ca -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    Can You Help? (Special Announcement)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 3:33


    I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for listening to the After Dark podcast. It would mean so much to me if you're able to support this podcast so I can keep sharing these inspiring stories. To learn more about how you can donate, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate/

    EP: 21 - Taelar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 39:33


    It was so inspiring to talk with Taelar as she shared her story. I definitely admire her strength and courage to share these details so soon after she left her abusive relationship. There's some really great advice in this conversation, so I'm sure you'll definitely be inspired by Taelar's story. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate  

    EP: 20 - Katherinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 51:09


    Katherinn has got such a happy and positive outlook on life. You would never know that she had been through an abusive relationship before. It was very inspiring to hear what Katherinn went through and how she has such a passion to help other people overcome adversity in their own life. If you were inspired by Katherinn's story, you can reach out and let her know on Instagram. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 19 - Kevin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 32:11


    I was recently introduced to Kevin and after speaking with him, I knew I had to feature him on the podcast! He's a guy with a big heart to help people and is in the process of setting up a non-profit organisation to help survivors of domestic violence. Kevin's got so much passion and determination and I can't wait to see where this project goes in the future. While there's no offical website for the project yet, you can connect with Kevin over at his website http://heartguy.com/ -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 18 - Kristina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 41:17


    I had such a wonderful time speaking with Kristina for this episode. It was amazing to hear how she overcame domestic violence and how she's helping other people. The journey after leaving an abusive relationship can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. I hope you enjoy the really helpful and inspiring advice in this episode. If you were inspired by Kristina's story, you can reach out and let her know on Instagram. -- To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 17 - Rachael

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 44:09


    Despite all the various forms of abuse that Rachael went through, she still managed to overcome domestic violence. I was so inspired to hear that Rachael went on to start the Lokahi Foundation and dedicate her life to helping other survivors of domestic violence. During this episode I also share about the great work that Healing and Hope Yoga are doing for the domestic violence community. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP 16 - Anita

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 53:58


    It was very inspiring to hear how Anita turned her experience of domestic violence into a life long mission to help other survivors. There's some great practical advice in this episode that will set you on the path to overcome past trauma. -- If you were inspired by Anita's story and would like to let her know, you can find her at https://www.anitabentata.com/ To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 15 - Ashleigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 53:49


    Ashleigh has come so far since she left her abusive relationship. She has now gone on to inspire other people about overcoming adversity and has launched her own podcast. I hope you enjoy Ashleigh's uplifting story about overcoming domestic violence. -- If you were inspired by Ashleigh's story and would like to let her know, you can find her at https://www.empowerwithash.com To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 14 - Kecia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 33:14


    It didn't take too long before the abuse started in Kecia's relationship. After around 7 months she managed to escape, but not everything went according to plan. -- If you were inspired by Kecia's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 13 - Lisa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 46:51


    Covering up bruises is something that Lisa was far too familiar with. It was only so long that she could continue to mask the signs of her abuse. Feeling ashamed of her situation, it was difficult to reach out for help. Although, when what was meant to be a romantic holiday, took a dark turn, Lisa knew that she had to get away from him, for good. -- If you were inspired by Lisa's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 12 - Olivia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 58:07


    How could you tell if someone was in and abusive relationship, if you can’t see their bruises? Olivia had found herself in a relationship where her trauma was more than just skin deep. Her experience involved more emotional and financial abuse - something that can be hidden from the people outside the relationship. Olivia has gone on to overcome this and is now helping other survivors do the same. -- If you were inspired by Olivia's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 11 - Nancy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 34:46


    Looking in from the outside, Nancy’s life seemed to be going great. Although nobody knew what was really going on behind closed doors. Before she could follow her passion of helping other survivors of abusive relationships, she had to find a way out of her own. -- If you were inspired by Nancy's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 10 - Molly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 15:39


    At the age of 16, Molly has already been through more struggles than any teenager should have to. Her relationship was mainly online where she was met with verbal abuse, manipulation and even death threats. Despite all of this, Molly was able to come out the other side and is inspiring people with her story. -- If you were inspired by Molly's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 09 - Rochelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 28:28


    Everyone has their own different turning point when the decide to leave an abusive relationship. For Rochelle, it was seeing her daughter caught in the crossfire. There had to be a way out, and Rochelle was determined to find it. -- If you were inspired by Rochelle's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://afterdarkpodcast.com/donate

    EP: 08 - Zoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 52:54


    How do you find the strength to leave an abusive relationship, when you feel like you deserve the punishment? Zoe was able to overcome this mindset and has gone on to help other survivors of domestic violence. -- If you were inspired by Zoe's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit http://afterdarkpodcast.com/

    EP: 07 - Christine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2019 30:25


    After enduring her abusive relationship for so long, Christine finally reached breaking point. She knew more than ever that she had to get out.  -- If you were inspired by Christine's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/afterdarkpodcast

    EP: 06 - Roisin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 33:49


    How do you find the strength to leave an abusive partner when they've emotionally and physically drained you? Roisin tried to leave the relationship countless times, until something happened that changed everything. -- If you were inspired by Roisin's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/afterdarkpodcast

    EP: 05 - Marianne

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2019 39:58


    Marianne had her escape plan all worked out. She thought she would be in the clear, until the situation took an unexpected turn. -- If you were inspired by Marianne's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/afterdarkpodcast

    EP: 04 - Dani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 36:20


    It seems almost impossible to recover from this kind of abuse. Dani shares how her partner even threatened to bury her in a grave that he dug in the back yard. Despite all this, Dani also explains how optimistic she is about the future. She is definitely an inspiration!  -- If you were inspired by Dani's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/afterdarkpodcast

    EP: 03 - Catherine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 53:38


    How do you come back from the darkest of days, when all hope is lost? Catherine was willing to look death in the face to escape her abusive partner. Hear how she managed to get through this experience and come out the other side. -- If you were inspired by Catherine's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/afterdarkpodcast

    EP: 02 - Paige

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2018 38:27


    How do you cope when the person that once took your breath away, is about to take your life away? This was the tragic situation that Paige had to face. Learn how she managed to leave this abusive relationship and how she's raising awareness of domestic violence. -- If you were inspired by Paige's story and would like to let her know, you can find her on Instagram. To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/afterdarkpodcast

    EP: 01 - Viviana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 60:23


    Being involved in 3 different abusive relationships has taught Viviana a lot over the years. Listen to how she managed to overcome these situations and the message of hope that is shared. --- If you were inspired by this story and would like to let Viviana know, you can find her on Instagram   To donate and support the After Dark podcast, please visit afterdarkpodcast.com

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