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Lived to Tell

Hosted by Caitlin Van Mol, this podcast is about people who have been through something they almost didn’t come back from but lived to tell the tale.

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S3 Ep13: Dave - "Bones Really Are White"

Lived to Tell ·

2026/04/01

Dave Pearson was out for a surf like any other day when, out of nowhere, a shark came out of the water and bit his left arm. Doctors were able to not only save his life, but they also saved his arm from amputation. Dave went on to create a support group for bite survivors called Bite Club.Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.pearson.16Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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S3 Ep12: Jessica - "I Believed We Were Going to Be...

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2026/03/18

Jessica Buchanan was working in Somalia in 2011 when she and her colleague were kidnapped and ransomed. After 93 days of being held captive, they were rescued by SEAL Team 6. In this episode, we talk about her captivity, identity, motherhood, and purpose. Buy Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team SixBuy How to Survive Survival: A Guide to Turning Life's Hardest Moments into Meaningful Contribution for the WorldJessica's Facebook:

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S3 Ep11: Chris - "Are We IN The Volcano Right Now?"

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2026/03/04

While working as a camera assistant on a large film production, Chris Duddy joined a crew tasked with filming aerial shots of Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea Volcano. The assignment took a dramatic turn when their helicopter crashed, stranding the team inside the volcano for days as they waited for rescue.Chris's Instagram: @christopherjonduddyChris's Website: https://christopherduddy.com/Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail:

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S3 Ep10: Heather - "I Couldn't Move Any of My Body"

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2026/02/18

Heather Grossman's ex-husband told her that if she ever left him, he would kill her. He tried, but failed, to deliver on that promise, leaving Heather paralyzed from the neck down. Heather's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/paralyzed-in-paradiseHeather's Book: https://a.co/d/0a4FFCvIHeather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.grossman.2025Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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S3 Ep9: Dan Part Two - "I'm Going to Survive This"

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2026/02/04

This episode is part two of Dan's story. If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that episode first.Dan was blinded by a bear and now has to figure out how to live a full life without his sight.Buy Dan's Book: Beyond the BearDan's FacebookDan's Website: http://danbigley.com/family/Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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S3 Ep8: Dan Part One - She Turned Her Head Sideways,...

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2026/01/28

Dan Bigley was wrapping up a long day of fishing when he inadvertently got on the wrong side of a mama bear. This encounter would alter the way he moved in the world permanently.Buy Dan's Book: Beyond the BearDan's Facebook Dan's Website: http://danbigley.com/family/Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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S3 Ep7: Vernetta - "He Told Me, 'I Killed Her'"

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2026/01/14

Vernetta Cockerham did everything she could to protect herself from her estranged husband, Richard. But probation, an order of protection, and an active warrant didn't stop him from bringing Vernetta's nightmares to life.

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S3 Ep6: A Hit on Travis Tritt

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2025/12/31

Today, I present to you what was initially a Patreon bonus episode. I may incorporate this format into the regular feed going forward, but let me know if you like this or not. But do not worry - this would not replace the regular interview episodes! Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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S3 Ep5: James - "I Just Remember Thinking, 'I’m Dead'"

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2025/12/17

James stopped to help a stranded car on an icy overpass. While on the phone with 911, trying to get help, a truck slipped on the ice and hit James, throwing him over the side of the bridge. His rehab and recovery journey spanned years, with some permanent injuries. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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S3 Ep4: Natasha - "They Made Them Kneel Down and Shot...

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2025/12/03

Natasha Aeriel recounts the 2007 Newark schoolyard shootings, where her brother and two friends were murdered. Natasha survived several stabbings and a gunshot to the face, barely. She reflects on grief, forgiveness, and rebuilding her life, ultimately finding purpose in youth outreach and community empowerment. Join me on Patreon! I have bonus episodes, chat, a newsletter, extended video, and more! Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram:

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53:44

S3 Ep3: Nicholas - "I Didn’t Know He Had a Knife in...

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2025/11/19

Nicholas Iwamoto went on a hike to test his physical abilities, but he would end up being tested beyond his worst nightmares. Nicholas's Facebook Nicholas's Instagram Join me on Patreon! I have bonus episodes, chat, a newsletter, extended video, and more! Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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S3 Ep2: Christy - "I Knew He Was Going to Kill Me"

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2025/11/05

Christy Salters Martin was a trailblazer in women's boxing, but her husband/trainer Jim Martin kept her in his complete control. This went on for years until Christy decided she'd had enough.Christy's book, "Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection," is available here. "Christy," starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, and Chad L. Coleman, comes out in theaters on Friday, November 7th. Christy's Facebook Christy's Instagram Christy's

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S1 Ep36: Paul - "The Bullet Bounced off My Head"

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2025/10/22

Paul Rousseau was accidentally shot in the head by his best friend. What happened after would change Paul's life forever. Paul's book, "Friendly Fire: A Fractured Memoir," is available here or in audiobook here. Paul's Instagram: @paulwrites47 Paul's website: paul-rousseau.com Join me on Patreon! I have bonus episodes, chat, a newsletter, extended video, and more! Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email:

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S3: Announcement - Season 3 & Patreon!

Lived to Tell ·

2025/10/08

Season 3 coming October 22! Patreon available now at Patreon.com/livedtotell!

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35: Improved Audio - Vivian - "I Looked Behind Me and...

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2025/09/24

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Vivian Mayo and her husband, Scott were experienced campers in Alaska. But one trip up to their camp in Monahan Flats was anything but typical. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com And for those of you who read the show notes, there may be an announcement

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34: Improved Audio - Sheri - "I Could See the Bone...

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2025/09/10

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!While on vacation in Hawaii, Sheri was brutally attacked when out for a run. She struggled with PTSD for years, but the attack inspired her into activism. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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33: Improved Audio - Peter - "Read my lips: F. B. I."

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2025/08/27

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!Peter Brandt trusted his contractor enough to let him temporarily stay in his home. But when Peter threatened to call the police over a missing video camera, the contractor brutally attacked him. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

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32: Improved Audio - Julia - "Why Is My Arm Not Moving?"

Lived to Tell ·

2025/08/13

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!Julia Kwamya was thrown from a cab in 2019, severing her foot and fracturing her spine. Her spinal injury caused her to lose the use of her right arm and Julia was up against the clock to get it addressed before the damage became permanent. You can hear Julia's new single, "Say Yes" on Spotify or Bandcamp. You can follow her on Instagram @JuliaKwamya. Show

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31: Improved Audio - Johan - "The First Things I See...

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2025/07/30

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!Johan Otter and his daughter, Jenna are attacked by a bear in Glacier National Park in 2005. He would have to spend three months in a medical halo for his spinal injuries but was determined to run a marathon less than a year after the attack. You can find Johan's book, "A Grizzly Tale, A Father and Daughter Survival Story," here. Show Instagram:

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30: Improved Audio - Melissa - "He said, 'You're...

Lived to Tell ·

2025/07/16

While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Melissa Benson finally broke it off with her abusive ex-boyfriend, LaShawn King. But when he tells her he's leaving town for good, she meets up with him one last time. What should have been a 5-minute goodbye ends up being a horrifying night kidnapped in her own van. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram:

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