Episodes

  • 44. Fairy's Story Part 2: Surviving the Troubled Teen Industry
    Nov 15 2024

    Today we welcome Fairy back as she shares parts of her story in moving through the troubled teen industry.


    Fairy’s TikTok:

    https://www.tiktok.com/@positivepeercult_


    Resources:


    Survivors Unrestrained:

    https://survivorsunrestrained.org/

    Kids Over Profits:

    https://kidsoverprofits.org/


    SUPPORT:


    Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

    Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States

    Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention:

    https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

    https://afsp.org/

    Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

    https://www.rainn.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime:

    https://victimsofcrime.org

    Victim Connect Resource Center:

    https://victimconnect.org

    National Crime Victim Bar Association:

    https://victimbar.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

    https://www.nami.org/help


    HOW TO REACH US:

    Website: forensicnursefiles.com

    Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com

    IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles

    Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod


    Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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    53 mins
  • 43. Fairy's Story Part 1: Navigating Complex Traumas
    Nov 1 2024

    In today’s episode, our guest Fairy shares details about an abusive relationship and gives some insight into some Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that she endured.


    Fairy’s TikTok:


    https://www.tiktok.com/@positivepeercult_


    SUPPORT:


    Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

    Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States

    Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention:

    https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

    https://afsp.org/

    Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

    https://www.rainn.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime:

    https://victimsofcrime.org

    Victim Connect Resource Center:

    https://victimconnect.org

    National Crime Victim Bar Association:

    https://victimbar.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

    https://www.nami.org/help


    HOW TO REACH US:

    Website: forensicnursefiles.com

    Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com

    IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles

    Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod


    Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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    58 mins
  • 42. Sam's Story: Men Are Victims Too
    Oct 18 2024

    Sam is a disabled veteran whom was raised in an abusive household. He was sexually assaulted at age 11 by a member of his mother's former church and is a survivor of intimate partner violence. Today he shares parts of his story in hopes that it will help others.


    SUPPORT:


    Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

    Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

    https://afsp.org/

    Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

    https://www.rainn.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime:

    https://victimsofcrime.org

    Victim Connect Resource Center:

    https://victimconnect.org

    National Crime Victim Bar Association:

    https://victimbar.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

    https://www.nami.org/help


    HOW TO REACH US:

    Website: forensicnursefiles.com

    Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com

    IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles

    Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod


    Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 41. Pamela's Story: Better Days Are Coming
    Oct 11 2024

    Today, special guest and author, Pamela Topjian, shares in depth details about her inspirational life story. Tune in as she talks dealing with ACEs, trauma and abuse...but most importantly, that you CAN overcome.


    Amazon link to Pamela Topjian's books:

    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Pamela-M.-Topjian/author/B09P5M69CF?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1728537268&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true


    SUPPORT:


    Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

    Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States

    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

    https://afsp.org/

    Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

    https://www.rainn.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime:

    https://victimsofcrime.org

    Victim Connect Resource Center:

    https://victimconnect.org

    National Crime Victim Bar Association:

    https://victimbar.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

    https://www.nami.org/help


    HOW TO REACH US:

    Website: forensicnursefiles.com

    Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com

    IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles

    Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod


    Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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    57 mins
  • 40. A Mental Health Chat with Army Vet Benjamin Osgood "Real Men Don't Cry"
    Oct 4 2024

    *TW: THIS EPISODE DISCUSSES THE TOPIC OF SUICIDE*

    Benjamin Osgood is a former Army infantryman and veteran of the Global War On Terror. After 13 years of service, which took him from the deserts of Afghanistan to the mountains of Alaska, he has settled down with his wife to focus on writing and self-recovery. Ben hopes to bring something that others might enjoy to the world through his writing.


    Ben's info:

    https://linktr.ee/BenOsgood.Pub


    SUPPORT:


    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

    https://afsp.org/

    Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

    https://www.rainn.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime:

    https://victimsofcrime.org

    Victim Connect Resource Center:

    https://victimconnect.org

    National Crime Victim Bar Association:

    https://victimbar.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

    https://www.nami.org/help


    HOW TO REACH US:

    Website: forensicnursefiles.com

    Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com

    IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles

    Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod


    Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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    49 mins
  • 39. Treating Trauma ft. Mental Health Counselor Thomas Banta
    Sep 27 2024

    Thomas Banta is a Trauma Counseling Specialist focused on psychotherapy for healing and recovery of trauma related symptoms. From addiction to PTSD, today he discusses symptoms, treatment options and how to go about getting help with Elli and Ree.


    Thomas Banta Trauma Specialist Counseling:

    https://bantacounseling.com/


    September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In the United States you can call or text 988 from any phone 24 hours a day to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are both free and confidential.

    Wear yellow to show your support for suicide prevention!


    SUPPORT:


    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

    https://afsp.org/

    Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

    https://www.rainn.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime:

    https://victimsofcrime.org

    Victim Connect Resource Center:

    https://victimconnect.org

    National Crime Victim Bar Association:

    https://victimbar.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

    https://www.nami.org/help


    HOW TO REACH US:

    Website: forensicnursefiles.com

    Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com

    IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles

    Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod


    Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 38. Talking ACEs With Author Rick Sharbau
    Sep 25 2024

    Today Ellie and Ree are talking more about ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) with author of memoir "Bye-Polar Enlightenment", Rick Sharbau. You can purchase Rick's book here:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDJNMZ4P?ref=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&social_share=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_M68KS8W1D8GJF6AZ03ED&language=en_US&skipTwisterOG=1


    September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In the United States you can call or text 988 from any phone 24 hours a day to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are both free and confidential.

    Wear yellow to show your support for suicide prevention!


    SUPPORT:


    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

    https://afsp.org/

    Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

    https://www.rainn.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime:

    https://victimsofcrime.org

    Victim Connect Resource Center:

    https://victimconnect.org

    National Crime Victim Bar Association:

    https://victimbar.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

    https://www.nami.org/help


    HOW TO REACH US:

    Website: forensicnursefiles.com

    Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com

    IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles

    Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod


    Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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    57 mins
  • 37. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
    Sep 13 2024

    Today nurses Joy and Ree talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences. Tune in to find out what they are, how they happen and what you can do to help prevent.


    September is National Suicide Awareness Month. In the United States you can call or text 988 from any phone 24 hours a day to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Conversations are both free and confidential.

    Wear yellow to show your support for suicide prevention!


    SUPPORT:


    American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:

    https://afsp.org/

    Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN):

    https://www.rainn.org/

    National Center for Victims of Crime:

    https://victimsofcrime.org

    Victim Connect Resource Center:

    https://victimconnect.org

    National Crime Victim Bar Association:

    https://victimbar.org

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA):

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

    National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

    https://www.nami.org/help


    HOW TO REACH US:

    Website: forensicnursefiles.com

    Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com

    IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles

    Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod


    Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

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    29 mins