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True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast

True Crime Connections

True Crime Connections is a survivor-led podcast where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose.We exist to break cycles of silence and shame by giving survivors the microphone—and turning lived experiences into sparks of hope and healing because your voice matters.Whether you’re questioning your past, grieving what you lost, or reclaiming who you are, this is your place to be seen, heard, and reminded:💜 You’re not alone. And your story isn’t

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28:04

The Hotline Dedicated to Prevent Shootings

True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Most people know about the 988 Suicide Line. But almost no one knows there’s another number you can call when someone is on the brink of committing mass violence. In this powerful conversation, Tiffanie sits down with Sean Cononie, founder of the Rage Hotline (also called the “No Shoot Line”), to talk about how early intervention can stop mass shootings before they happen. Sean explains the warning signs, what really drives most shooters, and how kindness, follow-up, and simple tools can mak...

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45:00

Our Kids Don’t Need Perfect Parents — They Need...

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2025/11/06

What if raising emotionally strong kids started with healing yourself? In this episode, Family & Child Counsellor Jacintha Field shares how she transformed the chaos of solo parenting, trauma recovery, and pandemic overwhelm into Happy Souls Kids — a global movement that helps children regulate their emotions through storytelling, play, and real-life role models. ✅ Learn how to help your child manage big feelings ✅ Discover tools to build connection (not perfection) ✅ Understand how pare...

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49:27

How Trauma Quietly Shapes Your Choices and Relationships

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2025/10/30

Behind the bright lights of Hollywood was a little girl in pain. Hilary Powers—once the voice of Sally Brown in the Peanuts cartoons—grew up in chaos, addiction, and abuse. But after hitting rock bottom, she found recovery, faith, and purpose. Now, over 40 years sober, she’s helping others break free from trauma and old belief systems that keep them stuck. In this powerful conversation, Hilary shares how to reclaim your power, heal the inner child, and finally live free. ✅ How trauma quietl...

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56:54

Why Survivors of Homicide Need Their Own Support System

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2025/10/23

When Terry Garza was just 20 years old, her world was shattered. The father of her daughter went on a violent rampage, killing his mother, nearly killing his brother, and stealing a police car to flee. In the chaos that followed, Terry had to pick up the pieces — as a young single mom, survivor, and woman determined to turn her pain into purpose. In this raw and powerful conversation, Terry opens up about: ✅ Surviving the trauma of homicide and rebuilding life afterward ✅ Healing from denial...

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40:03

The Silent Trap That Keeps Victims Stuck

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2025/10/16

Financial abuse is one of the most common — and least talked about — forms of control. It keeps victims trapped, isolated, and questioning their worth. This week, Amanda Scott joins me to pull back the curtain on 17 years of emotional and financial abuse inside her marriage. She shares how control slowly became her “normal,” why victims often don’t recognize the signs until it’s too late, and the pivotal moment she finally said “enough.” If you’ve ever felt stuck, powerless, or unsure wheth...

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28:46

When Words Become Medicine

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2025/10/09

What if writing could help you heal what you don’t have words for? Nadine Ellis is an autistic poet, late-diagnosed and long-dismissed. She’s a survivor of childhood trauma, emotional abuse, and being told she'd “never amount to anything.” But instead of staying silent, she picked up a pen—and never stopped writing. In this conversation, Nadine opens up about: Being bullied at school and misunderstood at home. Why she believes writing saved her life—and how it can help you, too The deeper me...

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50:54

When Abusers Seek Help

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2025/10/02

What if the abuse you went through… started generations before you? And what if no one ever showed you a healthy version of love? In this episode, therapist and survivor Sophora Acheson shares her raw, personal story—from being raised by a violent father in a biker gang, to surviving a toxic relationship that ended in blood and jail, to now leading one of the country’s top trauma recovery nonprofits. We talk about what happens when your nervous system only recognizes chaos, how healing real...

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48:56

Finding Strength in Your Scars

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2025/09/25

At just three years old, Avonley Lightstone tried to save her mother from a house fire — but lost her. Shortly after, her father gave her up for adoption, and she endured years of emotional and physical abuse in a home where love felt conditional. But her story doesn’t end in pain — it rises in faith. In this powerful conversation, Avonley shares how she turned tragedy into testimony, writing her book Strength of Scars to help others find healing, forgiveness, and purpose. ✅ What You’ll Lear...

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59:09

The Family Court System Is Failing Our Kids

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2025/09/19

Rosario Chico is a DHS insider, whistleblower, and mother—now facing criminal charges for trying to protect her kids. After reporting abuse, getting a protective order, and being told by DHS to seek emergency custody, Rosario fled for safety… only to be arrested and labeled a kidnapper. Why? Because of one powerful player in her case: the guardian ad litem. A woman Rosario, says lied under oath, hid evidence, and had personal connections with opposing counsel. 🎧 In this shocking episode,

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30:34

Florida’s Forgotten Madman

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2025/09/17

In 1949, Norman and Anne Browne were enjoying retirement in the peaceful beach town of Crystal Beach, Florida. Until one morning, a stranger returned to their home with a shotgun in his hand and secrets nobody saw coming. In this episode, Tiffanie sits down with author Michael Gross, whose book MADMAN uncovers the twisted true story of John “Rastus” Russell—a charming man with movie star looks and a history of violent crime. What unfolded that day wasn’t just murder—it was part of a mystery i...

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61:00

My Escape from Mother God

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2025/09/11

What if the person you trusted as a spiritual guide turned out to be the reason you lost yourself? In this gripping episode, Andrew-Ryan Profaci shares his harrowing experience inside the 'Love Has Won' cult, where he lived as 'Father God' under the control of Amy Carlson, known as 'Mother God.' From overcoming addiction and surviving stage four cancer to being manipulated and ultimately realizing the harsh truth, Andrew's story is a powerful testament to the struggle of reclaiming one'...

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64:06

The Flaws in the Justice System

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2025/09/04

At just 14, Morgan Scafe was caught in a web of betrayal, abuse, and silence, handpicked by her best friend's family to endure unthinkable trauma. With nowhere to turn, she wrote an anonymous note that sparked a seven-year battle for justice, resulting in a high-stakes courtroom showdown. Morgan shares her journey from victim to advocate, the flaws in the justice system, and the urgent need for legal reforms to protect survivors. Her upcoming book, 'Carpenter Road, ' promises to s...

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48:56

I Found Out the Truth About My Dad's Murder!

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2025/08/28

When Lt. JG Burr Johnson III was murdered aboard a U.S. Navy ship in Pearl Harbor, his daughter was just two years old. The government went silent. The killer disappeared. And for over 30 years, no answers came. In this powerful true crime episode, Allicia Johnson Niles shares her journey to uncover the truth behind her father’s death—revealing a shocking military cover-up, emotional trauma from unresolved grief, and a spiritual connection that helped guide her search. In this episode: ✅ Wh...

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64:10

Own Your Sh!t

True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Alan Katz carried a devastating secret for 45 years — even from himself. At 14, he was sexually abused twice by the religious director of his synagogue. The trauma buried itself deep, quietly poisoning his confidence, self-worth, and ability to connect with others… until it nearly cost him his life. In this powerful conversation, Alan shares how he confronted his past, survived a near-suicide, and rebuilt his life through radical honesty, storytelling, and creativity — including his time as ...

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48:38

When the Government Shields the Abuser

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2025/08/14

When Kristen Louise Duncombe was just 10 years old, her life changed forever. The man who abused her wasn’t hiding in the shadows — William Francis Mulcahy, a senior U.S. diplomat with diplomatic immunity, protected by the very government sworn to uphold justice. Even after multiple victims came forward, he kept his job, his freedom, and access to children. Kristen recounts the insidious grooming tactics he employed and the systemic failures that allowed him to evade justice for 30 yea...

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73:43

Breaking Generational Patterns: The Science Behind...

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2025/08/07

Why does healing hurt so much? Why do we repeat painful patterns—even when we know better? This week, I sit down with Jasmina Sabi, author of Am I Thinking Correctly?, who opens up about surviving childhood trauma, becoming an escort, and the deep betrayal that broke her open. We talk about how your brain chemistry (dopamine, cortisol, serotonin) shapes your decisions—even when you're unaware—and how healing means facing the truth about yourself and the people you love. This isn’t just her st...

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52:43

Protect Your Kids from Trafficking Predators | Paul...

True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Paul Hutchinson’s story is the one that inspired the movie Sound of Freedom, but the truth is much deeper—and the fight is far from over. In this gripping episode, Paul takes us through over 70 life-risking undercover missions to rescue children from human traffickers. While the movie sparked global awareness, Paul reveals that the reality of human trafficking is still a growing crisis that demands urgent action. From personal accounts of rescue missions to the unspoken truths of the traffic...

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29:38

The Deadly Mistake Every Parent Thinks They’ll Never...

True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Did you know your brain can only hold 7–8 things at once? That’s why even the most loving parent can make one fatal mistake—and forget their child in the car. In this powerful and emotional episode, Tiffanie speaks with Michael Israel, co-founder of CleverElly, a company built by tech dads who wanted to save lives. Michael explains the terrifying reality of hot car deaths, the simple science behind why it happens, and how CleverElly’s low-cost reminder device is making a massive impact. We’re...

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48:10

The Effects of Untreated Mental Illness on a Family |...

True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast ·

2025/06/12

What happens when the people meant to protect you become the source of your pain, and the system designed to save you only adds more trauma? Adriene Caldwell shares her powerful story of growing up in foster care, surviving emotional and physical abuse, and witnessing unimaginable pain. But what begins as a tale of betrayal turns into a story of hope. Adriene later learns that her mother, once viewed only through the lens of trauma, was suffering from untreated schizophrenia. Her heali...

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63:53

When Family Becomes the Villain | Donna Hall

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2025/06/05

What if your own mother tried to frame your brother for murder? In this jaw-dropping episode, host Tiffanie sits down with Donna Hall from The Hall Closet podcast. Donna shares how she discovered her family's terrifying connection to two of Philadelphia’s most famous unsolved murder cases. As she peels back the layers of abuse, lies, and betrayal, we learn how Donna faced the unthinkable—and found strength through truth and storytelling. This episode is raw, real, and unforgettable. Inside ...

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