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What does the badge really cost? Police officers train for danger. They expect difficult calls. But nothing truly prepares them for the emotional weight of losing a fellow officer, witnessing unimagin…

What does the badge …

What does the badge really cost? Police officers train for danger. They expect difficult calls. But nothing truly prepares them for the emotional weight of losing a fellow officer, witnessing unimaginable tragedy, or carrying years of cumulative trauma. In this episode of Strong Enough, host Claudia King, a former police officer, certified domestic violence expert, and legal analyst, is joined by Captain Kory Flowers, a 27-year law enforcement veteran currently serving in Vice Narcotics. As former squad mates, Claudia and Kory share an honest conversation about the realities of policing that f…

When unimaginable tragedy strikes, some people choose to turn their pain into purpose. In this powerful episode of Strong Enough: Survivor Stories, host Claudia King sits down with Kristi Gonçalves, …

When unimaginable tr…

When unimaginable tragedy strikes, some people choose to turn their pain into purpose. In this powerful episode of Strong Enough: Survivor Stories, host Claudia King sits down with Kristi Gonçalves, mother of murdered University of Idaho student Kaylee Gonçalves, and Tracie Brocco, Executive Director of the Kaylee Gonçalves Foundation dba Murder Has a Name. Kristi and Steve Gonçalves, alongside Tracie and others, launched this foundation to help fill a gap in funding DNA testing in criminal cases. Together, Kristi and Tracie share the remarkable story of how a friendship formed through hea…

What happens when leaving an abusive Marriage means risking the loss of your Family, your faith community, and the people you thought would stand by you? In this powerful episode of Strong Enough: Sur…

What happens when le…

What happens when leaving an abusive marriage means risking the loss of your family, your faith community, and the people you thought would stand by you? In this powerful episode of Strong Enough: Survivor Stories, I sit down with private investigator and domestic violence survivor Loren Vellucci to discuss her journey through an abusive marriage, the challenges of navigating deeply held religious beliefs, and the painful reality of family members who refused to support her decision to leave. Loren shares how faith was sometimes used as a weapon against her, the emotional toll of spiritual pre…

Nicole Arbour joins Strong Enough: Survivor Stories for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about the trauma and abuse she endured at the hands of other celebrities that she barely even knew. From …

Nicole Arbour joins …

Nicole Arbour joins Strong Enough: Survivor Stories for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about the trauma and abuse she endured at the hands of other celebrities that she barely even knew. From public lies and a relentless smear campaign designed to silence and destroy her reputation, to the hush Money deal sent to her after years of pressure, Nicole shares how she refused to stay quiet and chose to protect her truth instead. This episode dives deep into the emotional and psychological toll of betrayal by high-profile figures, the pain of having your experiences dismissed and twisted, an…

When is your relationship truly a problem, and what can you do to fix it or realize it's time to walk away? In this episode of Strong Enough, author and licensed professional therapist Kate King discu…

When is your relatio…

When is your relationship truly a problem, and what can you do to fix it or realize it's time to walk away? In this episode of Strong Enough, author and licensed professional therapist Kate King discusses all things toxic relationship: from when to know if your relationship really is toxic, or if you're simply using yet another "buzz word" to describe something that has room to heal. Kate and I also chat about family Relationships, and why it's not just okay, but highly recommended, to set boundaries and create space in toxic familial relationships. Kate also shares about her new book, Mend or…

When it comes to Intimacy, have you ever felt like you aren't normal? Maybe you've experienced trauma, and that's left you with shame, embarrassment, and fear. Now, it feels easier to just go through …

When it comes to int…

When it comes to intimacy, have you ever felt like you aren't normal? Maybe you've experienced trauma, and that's left you with shame, embarrassment, and fear. Now, it feels easier to just go through the motions, forgetting about any enjoyment for yourself, because you don't think you're worth it, or you're too embarrassed to discuss the topic with your partner.Leah Carey is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach who specializes in helping people release the fear and shame so they can reclaim their power when it comes to intimacy. Leah experienced abuse as a child and the devastation of losing her …

Have you ever had what you thought was a fantastic idea, but you let fear and insecurity convince you it wasn't so fantastic? One day, Christina Collura decided to create what she thought was a simple…

Have you ever had wh…

Have you ever had what you thought was a fantastic idea, but you let fear and insecurity convince you it wasn't so fantastic? One day, Christina Collura decided to create what she thought was a simple educational toy for her autistic son. It was a huge hit, and she thought maybe she should let others have access to her new creation. But then, fear crept in and convinced her that no one else would find it as useful as she did. However, with the help of her trusted support system, she had the courage and confidence to build Creative Beginning, the company that now provides education toys that pr…

Have you ever felt like life has thrown so many curve balls your way, you just don't want to keep dodging them? Amy Thurman felt that way. She dealt with a broken neck, sheared brainstem and TBI for o…

Have you ever felt l…

Have you ever felt like life has thrown so many curve balls your way, you just don't want to keep dodging them? Amy Thurman felt that way. She dealt with a broken neck, sheared brainstem and TBI for over ten years (that went undetected for over six months!). Amy was bedridden, a shell of her former self. It would have been so easy for Amy to give up; Instead she decided to turn her pain into purpose to prove that sometimes the most difficult journeys can bring you to the most beautiful destination.Amy will share how she was able to push aside the victim mentality and find a space where she tru…

Have you ever felt like life has thrown so many curve balls your way, you just don't want to keep dodging them? Amy Thurman felt that way. She dealt with a broken neck, sheared brainstem and TBI for o…

Have you ever felt l…

Have you ever felt like life has thrown so many curve balls your way, you just don't want to keep dodging them? Amy Thurman felt that way. She dealt with a broken neck, sheared brainstem and TBI for over ten years (that went undetected for over six months!). Amy was bedridden, a shell of her former self. It would have been so easy for Amy to give up; Instead she decided to turn her pain into purpose to prove that sometimes the most difficult journeys can bring you to the most beautiful destination.Amy will share how she was able to push aside the victim mentality and find a space where she tru…

Have you ever felt stuck in your job or career and weren't happy, but you felt like it was too late to change? Dr. Theresa Skaar is here to talk about how, at the age of 41, she decided to take a chan…

Have you ever felt s…

Have you ever felt stuck in your job or career and weren't happy, but you felt like it was too late to change? Dr. Theresa Skaar is here to talk about how, at the age of 41, she decided to take a chance on pursuing the career about which she was truly passionate. She and her family moved to a new state so she could go back to school, and now, Theresa is in her mid-50's, and her work makes her happy and leaves her feeling fulfilled while helping others.If you ever thought it was too late for you to make a positive change in your life, Theresa is here to tell you that if you are motivated and de…

If you're a devoted true crime fan, then you've heard about the Delphi case involving Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The case went unsolved for several years, and in 2024, Richard Allen was conv…

If you're a devoted …

If you're a devoted true crime fan, then you've heard about the Delphi case involving Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The case went unsolved for several years, and in 2024, Richard Allen was convicted of their brutal murders. While many journalists and podcasters covered the crime and the trial, no two individuals were more dedicated than Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee of The Murder Sheet podcast. Áine and Kevin followed the Delphi case from the beginning, attended every day of the trial (which proved challenging on its own), and wrote the recently-released book, Shadow of the Bridge, pro…

Shame...hopelessness...guilt...helplessness...when we experience these, it can turn our worlds upside down. We feel alone, sometimes afraid to ask for help or seek community. We isolate ourselves and …

Shame...hopelessness…

Shame...hopelessness...guilt...helplessness...when we experience these, it can turn our worlds upside down. We feel alone, sometimes afraid to ask for help or seek community. We isolate ourselves and fall deeper and deeper into a place that consumes us. Can you ever escape? Or will you become a statistic?Dr. Carter Check believes that moral injury is a wound that we can't see, and it's one that can leave us feeling more alone than ever before, because we aren't able to grieve the loss that goes along with it. But we aren't alone, and there are ways that we can heal the trauma and rebuild the p…