Episodes

  • Facing the Parole Board Again: Jeanne Dotts Brykalski

    Facing the Parole Board Again: Jeanne Dotts Brykalski
    Nov 6 2024
    Homicide survivors know that "closure" is a myth. (Closure literally means "to conclude.") Lack of closure is demonstrated in many ways, like attending the parole hearing. Here we will learn from Jeanne Dotts Brykalski as she describes her fight to keep the offender who killed her parents behind bars. Each time she participates she knows it will open old wounds.

    This episode sheds light on the experience of facing a parole board, offers tips, and extends an invitation to read and sign a petition to keep the offender locked up. (You needn't know Jeanne nor live in Tennessee to do so.)

    Please join us, won't you?
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    46 mins
  • LibertyMiller - Homicide Survivor, Transnational, Prison Volunteer, Ship Keeper and VIctim Advocate

    LibertyMiller - Homicide Survivor, Transnational, Prison Volunteer, Ship Keeper and VIctim Advocate
    Oct 23 2024
    This multifaceted, energetic still-young woman has worn many hats since the day her brother was murdered. She was only 16. The assailant was a life-long friend and only 21. Her search to find where she belongs, and what her true calling is, has taken her around the world for years. Her two loves have always been being near (or on) the water, and music.

    Please join this uplifting and articulate discussion about life after the murder of a sibling.
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    58 mins
  • Victim and Perpetrator/Murderer and Speaker: Clark Fredericks

    Victim and Perpetrator/Murderer and Speaker: Clark Fredericks
    Oct 10 2024
    Clark Fredericks turned himself in following the brutal murder of Sheriff Dennis Pegg in Sussex County, New Jersey. Considering Clark's long history of drug abuse, motorcycle gang membership, and periodic unemployment, Clark assumed the worst. But much to his shock and bewilderment, each law enforcement officer and guard that came into his holding cell, praised him for his actions. This is a man who pivoted a nightmare into a mission.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Rounding Up the Mischief-Makers in Alaska: Doug Fifer, Anchorage P.D. (ret)

    Rounding Up the Mischief-Makers in Alaska: Doug Fifer, Anchorage P.D. (ret)
    Sep 25 2024
    Doug Fifer is a 25-year veteran of the Anchorage P.D. He's seen his share of homicides, suicides, financial scams, and sexual deviants. In this episode, we learn about the unique challenges of working in law enforcement within a large, sparsely populated, rugged environment such as Alaska. Few jurisdictions have to deal with 1600-pound grizzlies, towns inaccessible by road, near-perpetual darkness in winter, snowfall measured in feet, and a pandemic of alcoholism. Doug Fifer will take us along with him to discuss hostage negotiations, homicide investigations, death notifications and more. He has recently authored "Fifty Shades of True Crime."
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    55 mins
  • Anniversary Reaction Following Homicide of a Loved One

    Anniversary Reaction Following Homicide of a Loved One
    Sep 11 2024
    Anniversary reactions are unavoidable. They are represent the way our brain keeps us safe.
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    23 mins
  • Billi-J Heavysheilds, and the unprovoked murder of her brother, Lane Tailfeathers

    Billi-J Heavysheilds, and the unprovoked murder of her brother, Lane Tailfeathers
    Aug 28 2024
    Listen as Billi-J Heavyshields unravels the "missing-but-found-murdered" story of her brother's unprovoked homicide on the Blackfoot Kainai Blood Tribe Reserve of Southern Alberta, Canada. Billie-J speaks not only about her grief for her brother, Lane Tailfeathers, but also how it hastened her spiritual development. As a White Bear Woman and intuitive healer, she weaves a story of spiritual transformation, sweat lodge ceremonies, law enforcement involvement, the unexpected role of an Elder, and the impact of her brother's absence on herself and her community.
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    58 mins
  • Bite Size Episode: Unexpected Death Brings Unexpected Bills

    Bite Size Episode: Unexpected Death Brings Unexpected Bills
    Aug 14 2024
    Seldom do we hear about the financial repercussions of murder on surviving family members. Instead, the focus has always been on societal expenses. This episode focuses on the usual expenses homicide survivors face. Knowledge is power.
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    25 mins
  • View From the Witness Chair: Juliet Huck, Persuasion Strategist

    View From the Witness Chair: Juliet Huck, Persuasion Strategist
    Jul 31 2024
    As a homicide survivor, the legal process is frightening, confusing, and foreign for the majority of us. And that goes double for testifying in a murder trial. The D.A. may prep us for our questioning. But that's more for content. How do we manage our anxiety and keep our peace? How do we tell our truth and have it understood without being overwhelmed emotionally or physically before, during, or after the trial? The stakes are high. The facts are complicated.

    Our next guest is a seasoned persuasion strategist. She describes her work as bridging law and real life. She helps us visualize our audience, clarify our message, and present complicated facts logically and genuinely.

    In addition to her work, she also hosts a podcast called Trauma Trial Transformation where she presents true stories from the witness chair.

    Please join us, won't you?

    For more information see my webpage at www. jancantyphd.com
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    1 hr and 12 mins