Episodes

With Erica Blue and Catherine Angel Police are taught to take the pain and trauma they witnessed and buried deep never allowing it to resurface. This unhealthy behavior leads to some tragic outcomes. Blue suicide is at epidemic levels in police work has the highest suicide rate amongst any job. Erica Blue and Catherine Angel are in the studio to try to combat this growing problem inside the Police community with their organization Moment Of Silence. We learn some tools on how to open up any rac...

No matter what Seth chose to do in his life, he would’ve been successful. In seeking the intoxicating feeling of being the best, Seth chose a path that resulted in him serving 21 years of a 25 year sentence. Seth chose to use his time wisely receiving multiple college degrees, starting a publishing house, and penning 25 books. After his release, Seth took that wisely used time and energy to create films and documentaries. Now having his work featured on Netflix and various other media outlets, S...

We don’t realize how difficult a job police work can be. The difficult calls, the stress on their bodies, police were can take a toll on your physical and mental health. On this episode we welcome back Mike DePalma to discuss the suffering of police. All three of us know too well the difficulties, the highs, the lows, and the Suffering that police work involves. In the studio we deal with this topic and much the same way we deal with most topics, through laugh and humor just as we did when we we...

Kim D has it all. A strong woman who may seem on outward appearances to have a storied life, has seen her share of Suffering. From the loss of the love of her life to losing all anonymity on The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Kim has powered through it with her giant heart and no nonsense attitude. Kim’s perspective on fame and the reality of reality TV is a refreshing look on how to deal with the hurdles that you have to jump over in life. This fun episode will fill you with a range of emotions...

Tara Maddalone is one amazing woman who has the most infectious attitude in the face of incredible adversity. Tara had a life changing diagnosis of breast cancer followed by brain cancer. After the realization that their is a possibility that life is not as long as it was promised, Tara began her crusade to repair her health, spirit, life, and body back to better than before. She is a true inspiration that we all can learn from and gain strength. Find The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Podcast...

Part 2 the conclusion Elvin Hernandez found a dream career that he had chased his whole life. Just as his dream was being fulfilled and the mountain was climbed, Elvin's life changed in the blink of an eye. In May of 2015, at the residence of a cousin, the dream would be crushed. After a police involved shooting, the darkness took over and snatched Elvin's career. Down the rabbit hole he went ultimately leaving him alone and at the end of his rope. It wasn't until he was able to see that there ...

Elvin Hernandez found a dream career that he had chased his whole life. Just as his dream was being fulfilled and the mountain was climbed, Elvin's life changed in the blink of an eye. In May of 2015, at the residence of a cousin, the dream would be crushed. After a police involved shooting, the darkness took over and snatched Elvin's career. Down the rabbit hole he went ultimately leaving him alone and at the end of his rope. It wasn't until he was able to see that there is beauty on the other ...

Frankie "Steel" Pontillo, in a former life, was a Mafia Soldier in the notorious Columbo Crime Family in New York. After enduring Suffering and seeing the light, Frankie has made his transition to a new life by taking the lessons learned in his former life to rise with new perspective and appreciation in the value of what is around him today. There are some incredibly interesting, sad, and often humorous stories, this episode will grab you and draw you in as the life of La Cosa Nostra is not all...

There are rare opportunities in life to sit down with someone and have a candid, open and honest conversation about topics that are foreign to you and everything you've experienced. Ashley Turi is one of those rare people in this world willing to share her perspective on what its like to be trapped in the wrong skin and to finally realize that the gender she was born with is not her true gender. Ashley has transitioned into a woman but more importantly blossomed into a truly wonderful human bein...

We thrive on the interaction and support of our loyal following. Each week we take questions from the audience to get our guests perspective on difficult topics. Often there are too many to air or that may not be topical to the discussion at hand. On this episode we dive into some great questions from Social Media as we aptly title this The Suffering Of Social Media. This is a great discussion with of course the occasional side-track stories and conversations that you can expect from two dented ...

Kattia Roman has come to embody the American Dream by moving to this country and dealing with all the Suffering of coming into a foreign land were everything is strange. The struggles of starting a new life away from everything you knew as a child who experienced her own difficulties in her home country of Costa Rica to find new challenges to overcome in the United States. By having a positive outlook and looking for the good in the human heart, Kattia has learned to embrace the lifestyle of her...

Mike and I ask our guest week after week to bare their souls to us on air and it would be hypocritical to not do the same. On this episode we welcome back Heather Julia Campbell who has a set of unique talents as a Psychic Medium and Reiki Master to extract trauma from Us to see if we truly are living by example. This has been one of the most difficult episodes to record as we let out information that has never been publicly shared. Heather hits on topics and information that there is no way tha...

Chris Jaeger has spent a Military and Law Enforcement career rife with Suffering. It took him a long time to realize that Its OK to not be OK. Through many difficulties, Chris has chosen a path that is best for his mental Health. In this episode there is a lot a great and useful nuggets of information that could end up saving a life of someone who feels that they have no way out and have painted themselves into a corner. Chris now spends his time as an advocate to seek the help that is desperate...

We have come a long way since our critical incidents and talked to so many interesting and unique individuals. Our opinions have changed, our perspectives have been broadened, and our hearts have been opened. Its a daily struggle to fight the horrors of the trauma but with this podcast, our weekly group therapy session, we are able to work through our Suffering along with others to create a resilient community of stronger people who we believe are family. This is a touching and heartfelt episode...

THE CONCLUSION: PART 2 Bobby Crudele is a very magnetic and energetic personality who happens to be one of the best Law Enforcement Officers in North Jersey. Outwardly he appeared to be the life of the party. On the inside, Bobby was fighting a battle that he was losing slowly, the fight with the bottle. After chasing Alcohol down a very dangerous path, Bobby surrendered and asked for help, something that is very difficult for all Police to reach out for and admit. Once Bobby got the help he ne...

PART 1 Bobby Crudele is a very magnetic and energetic personality who happens to be one of the best Law Enforcement Officers in North Jersey. Outwardly he appeared to be the life of the party. On the inside, Bobby was fighting a battle that he was losing slowly, the fight with the bottle. After chasing Alcohol down a very dangerous path, Bobby surrendered and asked for help, something that is very difficult for all Police to reach out for and admit. Once Bobby got the help he needed, a new leas...

We have been waiting a long time to get my best friend in the studio. On this Episode of The Suffering Podcast we are sitting down with my son Patrick Donaldson to discuss the Suffering of Kids. As adults, we are very quick to forget some of the difficulties and struggles that young people go through. They are growing up in world that we cannot fathom. Patrick is a bright, smart, and driven kid who has a great outlook on life. His discipline is second to none. Our children look to us as their mo...

Now for the eagerly awaited conclusion to this tragic yet inspiring story of Pamela Vivirito. Part 2 details how Pamela has emerged from her life as an Abused Woman to show strength in her new life. With support from her friends and inner strength, Pamela is ready to tell her story to others in the hopes that lessons can be learned and her journey can change someone's future. Find Pamela Instagram The Suffering Podcast Family The Suffering Podcast Website Dented Development Project Heroes Relie...

Part 1 on this incredible story chronicles Pamela Vivirito's climb out of an abusive marriage after having Suffering the loss of a child at birth. The mindset of an abused person is so skewed from reality that they can't see a way out. Pamela has done it, come back from a life of trauma to show that although it is difficult it is possible. After years of Emotional, Physical, and Sexual abuse, Pamela is investing her emotional stability in her own resiliency. Find Pamela Instagram The Suffering ...

Heroin is one of the most destructive drugs on the planet. Once you feel the warm embrace its difficult to break free. Difficulty does not mean impossible. Andrew T. has done it and is proving that there is life after The Suffering of Heroin. Andrew has battled back from addiction to regrow and rejuvenate his life to meet his full potential. What you will find is that Andrew sees his trip down that rabbit hole as a necessity in his life to get to the position were he is now. When this episode ai...

How can you build a house on a cracked foundation. Katrina Wolf did it! Katrina had to repair her foundation so that she can build a strong life for her children. Her road has never been straight, being born addicted to crack, Katrina had to learn very quickly that she had to rely on herself. Being independant is not without its dangers. After being raped at the tender age of 12 by three men, Katrina had to learn, all by herself, how to rise from the ashes. Her trauma has led her into multiple b...

The trauma that our first responders see on a daily basis can accumulate over time to a point were relief is necessary or the dam will break. Daniel Jensen has stepped up to educate the first responder community on the benefits of medicinal cannabis use through his organization Code 3 Outreach. Through his own personal history with PTS and as a first responder dedicated to a life of service, Daniel has driven the road that he now gives the map to follow. After falling into the grips of legal pre...

Derek Tailer has lived every persons dream who has ever picked up a guitar, to be a rock star. Having played in the premier thrash metal band in the world Overkill, Derek has seen and done it all. Traveling around the world playing rhythm guitar professionally for most of his adult life, the pursuit of happiness was found in his balance between his career and his family. What your going to find out about Derek is that he is not just a Rock Star, but he's a Dad Star. Derek's son, Derek Jr., was b...

John Alite has lived a storied life. His education came on the streets provided by wiseguys matriculating into becoming a Mafia Hitman for none other than John Gotti, John has done and seen it all in the world known as La Cosa Nostra. Aside from the myth and romantic idolization of the Mob culture, John has also seen the grim finish below the glossy veneer. Spending approximately 18 years in prison causing a generous portion of his life to be spent in lock up, to the horrors that come in the wak...