Shattered Silence Podcast

Mar 04 2025 17 ep. 50 mins

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Heartfelt stories from individuals who have faced significant challenges, from mental health struggles and addiction to catastrophic life events.

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15 | Restless Grief ft. Leah Davis

Mar 04 2025 69 mins

In this heartfelt episode of the Shattered Silence Podcast, host Jori Kinney welcomes Leah Davis, a courageous guest and listener who bravely shares her deeply personal story of loss. Leah reflects on the trauma of losing her father to a drug overdose when she was just a child, navigating the shame and secrecy that surrounded her grief for many years. Join us as Leah opens up about

14 | Beyond the Badge ft. Officer Dan Williams

Feb 18 2025 56 mins

In this powerful episode of Shattered Silence, we welcome Officer Dan Williams, who shares his personal journey of struggling with mental health as a first responder. He opens up about his challenges and how they affected him and his family. Officer Williams discusses the critical moment when he decided to seek help and how this decision not only transformed his life but also motiv

13 | Surviving for Motherhood ft. Makenzie Beeney

Feb 04 2025 92 mins

In this emotional episode of Shattered Silence, we sit down with entrepreneur/photographer Makenzie Beeney, who shares her incredible journey of resilience. After surviving an ectopic pregnancy, Makenzie faced a life-threatening emergency during her second pregnancy, requiring an emergency C-section at 6 months due to a rare placental disorder. Her preemie survived, but she underwe

12 | The Truth of Loss ft. Adriana Sansam

Jan 21 2025 77 mins

In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Instagram and TikTok influencer Adriana Sansam, who opens up about her profound journey of loss and healing. For the first time, Adriana shares the heartbreaking details surrounding the passing of her husband and the emotional struggles she faced in the aftermath. As she reflects on her grief, she also discusses the challenges of navi

Bonus | Amelia Molloy's Angels

Feb 04 2025 20 mins

In this special bonus episode, Ashley Antongiovanni, the founder of Amelia Molloy Angels, opens up about her incredible personal story and the inspiration behind creating this transformative organization.From navigating the challenges of infertility to her journey through surrogacy, Ashley discusses how these experiences fueled her passion for helping others facing similar struggle

11 | The Finale ft. Teresa Greenhaw

Jan 07 2025 51 mins

In the season 1 finale of Shattered Silence, Jori, along with our producer Teresa, reflects on this incredible journey. They discuss how the Shattered Silence podcast has been received and the overwhelming outpouring of love, encouragement, and personal stories from our listeners and followers. It’s been so inspiring to hear how our conversations have resonated with so many.Jori

10 | Veteran Advocacy ft. Jason Geis

Dec 24 2024 43 mins

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Speak to someone 24/7 at Aspire Counseling Services: https://aspirecounselingservice.com/shattered-silence-podcast/Welcome to this special episode of our podcast where we sit down with Jason Geis, a dedicated veteran advocate, to discuss his impactful work in supporting veterans. Jason shares his experience

9 | Caleb's Story ft. Caleb Soto

Dec 10 2024 41 mins

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Speak to someone 24/7 at Aspire Counseling Services: https://aspirecounselingservice.com/shattered-silence-podcast/In this deeply personal episode of the Shattered Silence Podcast, host Jori is joined by her best friend Caleb as they have an emotional conversation about the pain and challenges of losing a f

8 | Reaching Out ft. Gerard Fernando

Nov 26 2024 36 mins

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Speak to someone 24/7 at Aspire Counseling Services: https://aspirecounselingservice.com/shattered-silence-podcast/In this insightful episode, Jori sits down with Dr. Gerard Iru Fernando, a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction psychiatry and the Medical Director of Aspire Counseling Servic

7 | The Boys ft. Jay Garcia and Pedro Almeida

Nov 11 2024 48 mins

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, help is available 24/7 at Aspire Counseling Services: https://aspirecounselingservice.com/shattered-silence-podcast/In this heartfelt episode of Shattered Silence, Jori brings in Kyle's military comrades, Pedro and Jay, for a powerful conversation about their experiences in the military and the unique journey of transitioning