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A Contagious Smile Podcast

Victora Cuore; A Contagious Smile, Who Kicked First, Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Motivational Coach, Special Needs, Abuse Support, Life Skill Classes, Special Needs Social Groups

Stop surviving and start thriving. A Contagious Smile is a globally ranked podcast providing a safe haven for abuse survivors and special needs families navigating the journey of trauma recovery. Whether you are healing from domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma, or the daily challenges of disability advocacy, our mission is to turn your pain into power.Each episode features raw, authentic conversations with survivors, mental health experts, and advocates who share actionable

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58:03

Five Packs Of Grits And A Side Of Reality

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2026/04/09

Send us Fan MailA blood test can be louder than any argument, and we start there: Michael’s A1C comes back at a 9, and suddenly “I’ll deal with it later” is not an option. We talk candidly about diabetes, cravings, and the awkward first days of a lifestyle change when the fridge is full of bread, pasta, ice cream, and old routines. We also get into GLP-1 medications, including the real-world differences people feel with options like semaglutide and tirzepatide, and why the goal is health, not

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29:45

Friending: A Real-World Cure For Loneliness

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2026/04/06

Send us Fan MailLoneliness doesn’t always look like sadness. Sometimes it looks like a full contact list, nonstop group chats, and a Friday night with nobody to actually meet. We sit down with Gaborg, co-founder of Friending, to talk about why modern life is producing more isolation in spite of constant connectivity and what we can do about it before it gets worse. If you’ve felt burned out by social media, tired of shallow scrolling, or unsure how to make friends as an adult, this conversation gets

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53:04

The Man Behind the Badge joins us with special guest...

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2026/04/06

Send us Fan MailA lot of people want the wild FBI stories. We wanted the part that lingers after the story ends, what the work does to your nervous system, your faith, your marriage, and your view of other people. Former FBI agent Eric Robinson joins us with zero script and a ton of honesty about how you stay human when your job is to stare at the worst of human behaviour all week. Eric talks SWAT life and the “can’t turn it off” moments, including how a simple sound can kick your body into go mode

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57:18

Coffee Beans, Misheard Words, And A Very Honest Marriage

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2026/04/06

Send us Fan MailA Broadway-directing Hollywood powerhouse drops in, tells Michael he’s flat-out wrong about being “bad at podcasting,” and then takes it further by reading Faith’s poem on air. That single moment cracks the whole night open. We talk about what authentic confidence sounds like, why a real voice beats a polished persona, and how the right encouragement can change the way you show up in your work and relationships.From there, we shift into what influence actually means when the cameras

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1:31

Arim Arison Tells Michael about how great he is at...

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2026/04/05

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73:32

How Narcissistic Parents Lose Control When You Heal

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2026/04/02

Send us Fan MailSome people don’t hate you because of what you did. They hate you because you healed, and now they can’t control you. Tonight we get honest about narcissistic parents, the scapegoat role, and that gut-punch realisation Victoria shares: “She doesn’t like me because I fixed what she broke.” We talk about how toxic family systems survive on leverage, blame, and silence and what changes when a partner helps you rebuild boundaries and self-trust. Then we go where most couples won’t go on

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77:40

You Can Rebuild Safety With Small Daily Steps with...

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2026/03/30

Send us Fan MailSomebody can be sitting in an urgent care exam room with bruises, fear, and an abuser answering every question and still have no clear way to say, “I’m not safe.” We go there, plainly and practically, with our guest Joshua Hess, a physician assistant and former teacher who now hosts the research-driven podcast. Oh that’s a fact.We talk about what medical teams can notice when a patient can’t speak freely, plus simple ways to ask for privacy without escalating danger. From nonverbal

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87:10

We Tried To Help His Dad And Uncovered A Nightmare

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2026/03/25

Send us Fan MailHe’s supposed to be “Dad” and he’s supposed to be safe. Then one phone call turns into months of ambulance rides, doctor appointments, opioid red flags, and a home that slowly stops feeling like home. We share what happened when we took in Michael’s biological father after a death in the family, believing we were doing the right thing and trying to build a relationship that never had a real chance to grow.Along the way, we also talk about a different kind of vulnerability: what it

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56:04

Teaching Responsibility Without Shame

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan MailResponsibility sounds like a boring word until life makes it personal. We kick things off with a question we’ve all wrestled with: how do you actually teach responsibility, especially to teens, without turning your house into a battleground? From a blunt teen pregnancy “what if” to the very real chaos of a brand-new puppy, we talk about how responsibility isn’t a speech, it’s a pattern: face what needs to be faced, stop procrastinating the hard talk, and follow through even when it’s

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50:09

How A Couple Protects Joy From Outside Drama

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2026/03/19

Send us Fan MailPeople love our chemistry and our laughter, but we don’t pretend life is perfect. We keep our home “drama trauma-free” by choice, even when outsiders try to pull us into mess, guilt, or old family patterns. That simple rule sparks a bigger conversation about what it really takes to protect a marriage, rebuild trust, and keep joy from being negotiable. We go deep on relationship healing and hard honesty. Michael owns his past infidelity and talks about what finally changed when he

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49:45

From A Scare To A Smile With Lessons On Health Love...

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2026/03/16

Send a text A Sunday lands us in the emergency room, and somehow it starts with a “gunshot wound” joke and ends with one of our most honest conversations yet. We walk you through what happened, what helped, and why a simple decision to get checked out can be the difference between powering through and protecting the people who depend on you. Yes, there’s a neon pediatric bandage. Yes, there’s whining about the IV. And yes, there’s also gratitude for nurses who bring skill and humor when you n...

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50:12

From Picture Books To Magazine Covers With A Survivor...

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2026/03/12

Send a textA lot can happen in one night at our house: a hurting back, a clean bedroom victory, a few laughs we didn’t plan on, and the kind of deep parenting truth that only shows up when you stop pretending life is tidy. We start with something simple and powerful, our children’s book series and the “I choose my brave” moments that help kids handle embarrassment, anxiety, and new challenges with real coping skills, not empty pep talks. If you’re looking for social emotional learning tools that are

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62:34

What If Healing Is Control You Take Back

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2026/03/09

Send a textThe jokes land fast, but the truth lands harder. We pull back the curtain on how narcissism doesn’t end with parents—grandparents can cross lines too, using children’s stories or medical needs to win attention, favors, even faster restaurant tables. That’s not quirky family drama; it’s exploitation. We talk through the damage it causes, how to set boundaries that actually hold, and the real-world signs that tell you it’s time to pull the plug on access.From there we get practical

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67:34

What Protects A Victim When Power Looks The Other Way

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2026/03/06

Send a textA toga on the cover and a chiropractor who sends Michael flying might sound like pure chaos, but the laughter is only the doorway. We use that breath of humor to step into what really matters: building a trauma‑informed academy that protects survivors with layered security, clear boundaries, and scholarships that remove financial roadblocks. We share why we refuse rapid‑fire conversation formats—because healing needs time and trust—and how our platform’s multi‑step authentication, hidden

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54:16

A Near-Miss At The Range Sparks A Candid Conversation...

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2026/03/02

Send a textA ricochet at the range, a Hello Kitty bandage, and a house full of laughter set the stage for a deeper conversation about how families build real-world safety. We start with humor, then move into the practical: what range safety taught us about risk, response, and turning a scare into a teachable moment for kids.From there, we open the door to the Stucco Squad, our ten-book series for ages four to eight designed to meet children at eye level. These stories tackle loud homes, illness,

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34:46

We Confront Sexualized Media, Unequal Pay, And Who...

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2026/02/27

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52:19

Inside Our Fight Against Abuse, Cover-Ups, And Silence

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2026/02/23

Send a textWhat if a simple “I love you” could steady someone on their hardest day? We open our hearts and our home to talk about building safety from the ground up—personally funding 480 academy scholarships, writing a child’s-eye-view book for noisy and unsafe homes, and speaking plainly about the harm that thrives when institutions deny, delay, or deflect accountability. The conversation moves from raw statistics to real stories, then lands on the everyday work of repair: quiet rituals, clear

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46:03

Puppy Love And Tough Truths

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2026/02/19

Send a textA mountain drive for “just one puppy” turns into two sleepy golden retrievers, a tour of a master blacksmith’s forge, and a sobering question we can’t ignore: why are survivors still punished for staying alive? We move from warm, funny moments in a whelping box to the hard edge of a case where a woman with documented abuse went to prison for self-defense. The contrast is intentional—joy reminds us what a safe home feels like, and why the fight for safety matters.We unpack the gaps that

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48:33

Rising From The Ashes; Love, Knives, And Courage

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2026/02/16

Send a textWhat if the loudest part of your healing is the quiet choice to keep going? We start with playful chaos—forgotten rolls, pajama days, and TV heroes—then step straight into the fire: how survivors bank strength in secret, how evidence dismantles gaslighting, and how family love can turn scars into story. Along the way, we celebrate the unexpected: a message from a Chicago PD favorite, a new book rolling out, and the steady belief that protection and loyalty aren’t just TV tropes—they’re

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63:59

A Hard Look At Consent, Courts, And Courage

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2026/02/15

Send a textStart with a Valentine’s greeting, end with a fire in your chest. We open warm and then drive straight into the hard truths about consent, courtroom trauma, and why too many survivors are punished by the very systems meant to protect them. From a 1960s case portrayed on screen to present-day stats that will stop you cold, we look at how disbelief, repetition, and composure theater stack the deck against people who report sexual assault. No is still no—marriage doesn’t cancel it, clothing

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