True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy Podcast
I created this podcast—a safe, empowering space for survivors to share their stories, heal out loud, and connect through honest conversations. We honor deep healing while also making room for laughter, lightness, and moments of joy. Many guests say being on the show felt like chatting with a friend who truly understands. As a survivor of physical, financial, sexual, and psychological abuse, I know what it’s like to feel silenced, devalued, and lost. Back then, terms like gaslighting, narcissism, and love bombing weren’t common, making it even harder to spot toxic patterns. My mission is to empower others by sharing my journey and helping people recognize the critical difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships. My goal is to offer support, spread awareness, and remind each listener that they are worthy of respect, safety, and real love. Together, we’re breaking the silence, rewriting the narrative, and rediscovering our strength—one story at a time. Join our Rewired & Inspired community every Thursday, because you’re never alone in this process. Transformation starts here. https://linktr.ee/truecrimeconnections
Episodes
Reneé Rodriguez, founder of Best Foot Forward, is here to talk about the heartbreaking reality of custody battles with narcissistic co-parents. Reneé reveals how the legal system can be used to continue cycles of abuse, and why many protective parents feel even more trapped after they leave.
Inside this episode:
✔️ What “post-separation abuse” really looks like
✔️ Why most family courts aren’t equipped to handle narci...
What does “normal” really mean when your childhood was anything but?
In this emotional and eye-opening episode, Tiffanie sits down with Lisa Gerardy, author of Chasing Normal: Finding Love After Surviving Physical and Emotional Abuse, to uncover what it's like growing up in generational trauma and how to heal from it.
From being abused by a family member at age two, to navigating unhealthy relationships, Lisa open...
Nicole Elaine Avery grew up in a broken home filled with pain, confusion, and secrets. But what she shares in this episode goes deeper than childhood trauma—she talks about spiritual warfare, witchcraft, and the idea of “evil loads.”
Yes, you heard that right—evil loads. Spiritual burdens are passed down to block people from their destinies.
Nicole takes us through her journey of growing up in a family struggling with ...
Mia Hanks spent nearly three decades in a marriage with a covert narcissist—slowly losing herself in a toxic cycle of manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional neglect. In this powerful episode, she reveals the red flags she missed, the moment she realized she had to leave, and how she ultimately reclaimed her life.
From the lack of empathy to the financial control that kept her stuck, Mia opens up about the struggles many ...
From a childhood marked by trauma to spending nearly 25 years in the justice system, Sean McClure’s life could have remained a cycle of incarceration and despair. But instead, he chose to fight for change.
In this powerful episode, Sean opens up about his struggles with childhood emotional abuse, his time in prison, and the pivotal moments that reshaped his future. He shares how self-education in psychology and child developmen...
What happens when the person you thought you knew turns into someone you fear? In this gripping episode, Emma Jean Rowan, author of When Things Collapse, opens up about her chilling experience of emotional abuse, manipulation, his descent into conspiracy-driven delusions, and the terrifying moment she learned her estranged ex-husband had become an active shooter.
Emma bravely shares:
✔️ The red flags she overlooked in her r...
This special Podcasthon episode is dedicated to shining a light on RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) and works to support survivors, prevent sexual violence, and bring perpetrators to justice.
In this episode, we’re breaking the silence on the realities of sexual violence, debunking common myths,...
In this gripping episode, we uncover the dark realities of human trafficking with Detective Heidi Chance, an expert with over 27 years in the field. Many believe trafficking is all about abductions and shady strangers, but the truth is far more complex—and much closer to home.
What you’ll learn:
✔️ The key differences between human trafficking and smuggling
✔️ How traffickers use coercion, fraud, and manipulation—not ju...
Over 369,000 children are in the foster care system today, many facing trauma, educational struggles, and the looming risk of homelessness or incarceration. In this powerful episode, Sharon Dunlevy, an educational advocate, shares her firsthand experience fighting for the educational rights of foster youth.
Sharon sheds light on the school-to-prison pipeline, the impact of trauma on learning, and how we can break the cycle of i...
What if healing meant getting loud, swearing a little—or a lot—and choosing you for the first time ever?
Zulma Williams, founder of Dragon Therapy Services, is here to destroy the myth that healing has to be quiet or graceful.
After surviving domestic abuse and cancer, Zulma rebuilt her life through radical honesty, fierce self-love, and yes—a few well-timed F-bombs.
This episode is packed with truth bombs, tools, an...
In this eye-opening episode, Tiffanie sits down with Ami Herrick, a passionate advocate for the transgender community, to confront the harsh realities behind this staggering statistic. Together, they explore the deep trauma, rejection, and societal pressures that push so many trans individuals into despair.
Ami bravely shares her journey—from battling identity struggles in an unaccepting world to developing a revolutionary ...
Patrick Doyle a bestselling author and expert in emotional abuse recovery and addiction counseling bravely shares his personal story of growing up in an abusive environment and how he broke free from the toxic beliefs rooted in his traumatic childhood.
We dive deep into:
- The hidden signs of emotional abuse
- How denial traps both abusers and survivors
- The critical role of safety and community in healing
- The power of reclaiming yo...
In this powerful episode of True Crime Connections, Tiffanie sits down with Ori Goldstein—an evolution coach, hypnotist, and neuro-linguistic programmer—to explore how childhood trauma and limiting beliefs shape our lives. Ori opens up about his struggles with fear and self-doubt, sharing transformative moments that led him to embrace his true potential.
Discover how the stories we tell ourselves can trap us in self-sabotage cy...
Batrice Cordova, is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment and recovery. Batrice shares her courageous journey from a troubled past marked by addiction and abusive relationships to a life of sobriety and self-love. She opens up about the pivotal moment that led her to seek help and the importance of recognizing one’s worth. Through heartfelt anecdotes, Beatrice discusses the struggles she faced growing up in an environm...
Brooke DeBoer, author of "Living the Free Life" and a dedicated life coach, discusses the lifelong effects of bullying and emotional abuse. Brooke opens up about her own experiences with bullying from elementary school through high school, which led to threats and a paralyzing fear. Despite having supportive parents, the trauma stayed with her into adulthood, impacting her health and relationships.
Brooke shares ...
In this emotional and eye-opening episode, we delve into the urgent need for advocacy and protection for our seniors in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and rehabs. Our guest, Stephanie Sifrit, a senior citizen advocate, shares the harrowing story of her mother's abuse in a Florida nursing home. Stephanie's mother, a dementia patient, suffered unimaginable trauma at the hands of a predator, and due to systemic f...
In this powerful episode, Tiffanie speaks with actor and author Sean Hemeon about his extraordinary journey from a troubled past to a hopeful future. Sean, known for his roles in "True Blood" and "Criminal Minds," shares his life as a gay Mormon in Virginia, his descent into addiction, and his former life as a drug dealer.
He reveals the heartbreak, the turning points, and the resilience that led him to sobriety...
Join us for a heartfelt episode where we explore the profound impact of domestic violence and the urgent need for prevention and protection. My guests, Nichole and Jim Schmidt from the Gabby Petito Foundation, share their heartbreaking journey following the tragic loss of their daughter, Gabby Petito, in 2021. They discuss the vital importance of recognizing the signs of domestic abuse, which affects one in four women and one in ni...
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Can you believe 2024 is almost over and 2025 is just around the corner? This year has been gratifying, filled with memorable moments like filming live on Alcatraz Island. I'm excited to share some of these highlights and to give you a glimpse of what's on the horizon for 2025, including the amazing lineup starting in January.
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Join Tiffanie as she delves into the world of addiction recovery with Andrew Levander, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of the Encino Recovery and Detox Center (seen on Oprah and Dr. Phil). With 25 years of experience and a personal journey of recovery from opiates and alcohol, Andrew shares insights into the complex dynamics of addiction, emphasizing the importance of treating not just the individual but the en...
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