I Escaped My Amish Family

For years, she thought what happened in my home was normal. She was isolated, terrorized, physically abused, and sexually abused by the people who were supposed to protect her. In this episode, she shares the reality of growing up in an environment of intrafamilial child torture, ...  Show more

She thought he was just a family friend. He’d been around for years, came to our house every week, and everyone trusted him. But one night while dog sitting alone at his house, something in her gut told me to look closer… and what I found changed everything. This is the full stor ...  Show more

Recorded while hiking through Northern Michigan this past Patreon episode is pure family chaos and nostalgia. Chalene and Bret swap stories about wakeboarding delays, indecisive dinner plans, and the perfectly unorganized rhythm of Chalene's family at Hubbard Lake. Chalene also s ...  Show more

In this episode, we dive into the incredible story of Chontel Duncan—a fitness icon, entrepreneur, and mother of 5 kids — who shares her unique art of balancing motherhood, business, and self-care. From starting with nothing and building a thriving fitness empire, to managing the ...  Show more

From punk rock to broadcast journalism. A veteran journalist shares her story.

Alisyn Camerota is an award-winning journalist and author. She recently wrote the memoir,  <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Combat-Love-Leaving-L ...

When award-winning author Emma Gannon burned out writing a book redefining success, she took a radical year away from nearly all work. Hear her raw journey barely able to function, winding down her podcast, and stripping life's essentials.

But one project remained: h ...