Episodes

Feb. 9, 2025

Episode 219: The Suffering of Podcasting with Tom Smith

Send us a text Tom began his distinguished career with the NYPD in 1990, following his graduation from the Academy. He was assigned to the 30th Precinct in West Harlem, one of the busiest precincts in the department at the t…
Feb. 2, 2025

Episode 216: The Suffering of a Cop's Parent with Barbara and Drew Oldrati

Send us a text Corporal Salvatore Oldrati from Mantua Township Police Department, Gloucester County, New Jersey, who has fully dedicated his life to protecting and serving the residents of his community. During the early mor…
Jan. 26, 2025

Episode 215: The Suffering of Peer Support with Nick Ricciotti

Send us a text Nick Ricciotti is a former law enforcement officer and served in the state of NJ for 6 years. After losing his job to substance abuse, he became an advocate for mental health and substance abuse awareness with…
Jan. 19, 2025

Episode 214: The Suffering of More Fun with Mike Depalma and Tom Flynn

Send us a text As we travel along this journey to find stories of strength and resilience, it’s easy to get caught up in the sad sadness. Every once in a while, we need to bring ourselves back and show that life is beautiful…
Jan. 12, 2025

Episode 213: The Suffering of Season 4 with Tom Flynn and Kevin Donaldson

Send us a text It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the…
Jan. 5, 2025

Episode 212: The Suffering of Resilience with David Berez

Send us a text David Berez is a retired Police Officer and Drug Recognition Expert, having served more than 20 years with the East Windsor Police Department and a total of 33 years in Emergency Services, including EMS and OE…
Dec. 29, 2024

Episode 211: The Suffering of Injuries with Shane Crudele and Patrick Donaldson

Send us a text Shane Crudele is a student athlete at North Arlington HS in lower Bergen County. He is a sophomore varsity QB1 and he also plays Safety! He also is a varsity boys volleyball player as a freshman and will enter…
Dec. 22, 2024

Episode 210: The Suffering of Being Shot with Steve Byrne

Send us a text Corporal Detective Steven Byrne, shield 271, of the City of Chester (PA) Police Department has endured a 22+ year career in law enforcement. Cpl. Byrne comes from Ridley Park, a small borough within Delco, Del…
Dec. 15, 2024

Episode 209: The Suffering of EMDR with Ana Pais

Send us a text Ana Pais is a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional who specializes in supporting first responders and their families. She earned her Master’s in Forensic Psychology in 2010 and went on to obt…
Dec. 8, 2024

Episode 208: The Suffering of Ketamine with Dr. Joseph Affortunato and Dr. Jerome Balbin

Send us a text Ketamine is emerging as one of the new break through medical treatments for a variety of ailment from Depression and Anxiety to Post Traumatic Stress. On this episode we feature two board certified doctors wh…
Dec. 1, 2024

Episode 207: The Suffering of Parental Alienation with Jeff Golden and Dave Fischer

Send us a text Dave Fischer and Jeff Golden are committed to developing the minds of parents alienated from their children which happens all too often when divorce is the end result. Both men are members of FACE (Fathers' a…
Nov. 24, 2024

Episode 206: The Suffering of Discipline with Antony Autry

Send us a text Anthony is an individual driven by passion and discipline. His relationship with God comes first and foremost to everything. His wife is second future children would be third and then country. He’s a product o…
Nov. 17, 2024

Episode 205: The Suffering of Corrections with Matt Patunas

Send us a text Matthew Patunas is a 53 years old retired corrections officer roaming the halls of Rahway State Prison. Matt grew up in the small town of Moonachie located in Bergen county NJ. Growing up in a middle-class …
Nov. 10, 2024

Episode 204: The Suffering of WWII with Walter Nolting

Send us a text MR. WALTER HENRY NOLTING, Mr. Nolting has a military career serving both the United States Army & Merchant Marines. He enlisted in 1942 he was only 17 years old. Walter was Honorably Discharged in 1946. Listed…
Nov. 3, 2024

Episode 203: The Suffering of a Frogman with John Collins Pt 2

Send us a text Part 2 John Collins is a Navy SEAL veteran. He was born and raised in Sykesville MD. The oldest of 3. Growing up, he played football, lacrosse and he was a wrestler. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 20…
Oct. 27, 2024

Episode 202: The Suffering of a Frogman with John Collins Pt 1

Send us a text Part 1 John Collins is a Navy SEAL veteran. He was born and raised in Sykesville MD. The oldest of 3. Growing up, he played football, lacrosse and he was a wrestler. He graduated from Glenelg High School in 20…
Oct. 20, 2024

Episode 201: The Suffering of Life On the Run with Ed Bullock

Send us a text Stuart Chirachella and Jason Antonette join in on this amazing episode. Edward Bullock was born and raised in Jersey City New Jersey, his family quickly moved to Bayonne for a better life, but tragedy struck …
Oct. 13, 2024

Episode 200: The Suffering of Secrets with Kathy Dixon

Send us a text Kathryn Dixon is a second generation social worker who has experienced the positive impact of Social Work first hand. She was adopted as an infant by a foster care social worker and an accountant. Kathryn rece…
Oct. 6, 2024

Episode 199: The Suffering of Episode 9 With Mike Failace

Send us a text Take a step back in time and see where it all began for The Suffering Podcast. Episode 9 was the first time that Mike and Kevin appeared together in front of the microphone. Only on audio at the time, this a…
Sept. 29, 2024

Episode 198: The Suffering of Cults with Chasya

Send us a text Chasya was born the 4th out of 8 children. It would have been 13 children had her mother not have 5 miscarriages that spared an additional 5 innocent children being born to a cult-like life. Growing up Chasya …
Sept. 22, 2024

Episode 197: The Suffering of Scars with D

Send us a text Dejah-Maia’s story is one of incredible resilience and inspiring transformation. Born in San Diego and raised in the vibrant neighborhoods of Spanish Harlem, New York, and Maplewood, New Jersey, Dejah-Maia now…
Sept. 15, 2024

Episode 196: The Suffering of A Journalist with Keith Sargeant

Send us a text From July 2014 through 2022, Keith covered Rutgers athletics for NJ Advance Media, the content company for NJ.com and The Star-Ledger. The dean of the Rutgers football beat, Keith covered thousands of games an…
Sept. 8, 2024

Episode 195: The Suffering of Transformations with Dr. JC Doornick

Send us a text Dr. JC Doornick “The Dragon” comes from a fascinating life and family history full of pioneers in the entertainment industry and professional athletes. Later in life becoming a servant to the people as a Docto…
Sept. 1, 2024

Episode 194: The Suffering of Narcissism with Yvonne Elwood

Send us a text You can take the girl outta Texas, but you can’t take Texas outta the girl. Despite some hardships, the Texas grit has re-emerged in Yvonne, along with the fight and warrior spirit engrained into her from her…