Am I Broken: Survivor Stories
Papillon DeBoer
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S1Ep13 Tomi - "It Felt Hopeless"
Am I Broken: Survivor Stories
05/29/20 • 36 min
Tomi shares his journey through flashbacks of incest perpetrated by his mother, and additional sexual abuse incidents outside the home. He describes his struggles with substance abuse and the healing and growth he found through Alcoholics Anonymous, and then Adult Children of Alcoholics. Tomi now understands that he was not born rotten, but that he has trauma symptoms that were a product of sexual abuse.
S1Ep9 Larry - "My Body Isn't My Own"
Am I Broken: Survivor Stories
04/01/20 • 40 min
Larry describes being raped and stalked by his RA in Job Corps
S3 Ep7 Red - "I Was Still Gaslighting Myself"
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04/02/22 • 53 min
Red (she/her) shares her story of gaslighting and sexualized violation, including nonconsensual impregnation, by a local predator who refers to himself as a "tantric" healer and teacher. We discuss her journey towards believing in herself and her own experience, recognizing the predator's techniques, and breaking free, including testifying against him in court.
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S3 Ep8 Kat - "I Certainly Lost Faith in People"
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05/02/22 • 39 min
Kat (she/her) shares her story of sexual violation during 4 days of a psychedelic therapy session with a well-known clinician. We discuss the healing she was seeking in the first place, the compounding of trauma, and what she both gained and lost from this experience. She requested to use a pseudonym and to have her voice masked to protect her from retaliation by this licensed psychedelic therapist and his organization.
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S3 Ep5 Pat - "This Person Held the Trust of So Many"
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01/31/22 • 61 min
Pat (they/them) shares a story long held secret, about their employer and colleague who offered to be their tantric teacher, then lied and manipulated and abused them. Hear how they healed from the trauma of not just that relationship, but also the ejection from that community, and what took them deeper into their own family history and catharsis.
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S2Ep1 Poppy - "All That Rage Came Out of Tremendous Loneliness and Pain"
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10/01/20 • 57 min
As the host of Am I Broken, I share my own story of sexual abuse, fragments that I've recovered over the years, and how the trauma and the healing I've done impact my work as a therapist.
![Am I Broken: Survivor Stories - S4 Ep2 - Claire "I Ignored It and I Believed Him Because He's the Storyteller [Neil Gaiman]"](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/535sggizpux71vidyqr2ndjmxk5h?.avif)
S4 Ep2 - Claire "I Ignored It and I Believed Him Because He's the Storyteller [Neil Gaiman]"
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07/28/24 • 80 min
Claire (she/her) uses a pseudonym to share her story about being groomed and sexually coerced and manipulated by world-renowned author Neil Gaiman. We discuss the power of stories and fame, and she shares how journaling, therapy, and friendships have helped her find her center in her own story. We originally spoke in 2022, and at that time she decided she wasn't ready, but said that if other survivors came forward, she would join them. Several weeks ago two women came forward and shared abuse stories about Neil Gaiman. Claire reached out to me to support herself and them and all survivors by sharing her story today.
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S4 Ep1 Lindsey - "I Remember Thinking I'm Selling My Soul to the Devil"
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02/19/23 • 35 min
Lindsey (she/her) tells her story about being groomed, taken advantage of, and sexually violated by a leader in Canada's psychedelic healing world. Learn how she finally recognized the abuse, and found her way to healing and resolution. In this episode, she asked to use a pseudonym and to have her voice masked, as she says this prominent facilitator is currently pursuing legal action against those who speak out about his abuses.
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S3 Ep4 Gabi - "This Has Happened Before"
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01/03/22 • 53 min
Gabi (she/they) calls out two local perpetrators - a friend and community leader who sexually assaulted her during a massage, and the CEO of a solar power company who sexually harassed and assaulted her. We talk about failed community justice processes, and how telling her story and naming the offenders has given Gabi an increased sense of strength and power.
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S3 Ep6 Hannah - "You're Gonna Have to Pay for This"
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03/01/22 • 66 min
Hannah (she/her) shares her stories of childhood sexual abuse from several local church leaders in her small town, including her grandfather. We talk about purity culture, keeping secrets, and self-harm. She describes the difficulties of her healing journey, as well as what has helped along the way, including art.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Am I Broken: Survivor Stories have?
Am I Broken: Survivor Stories currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does Am I Broken: Survivor Stories cover?
The podcast is about Survivor, Health & Fitness, Healing, Society & Culture, Ptsd, Personal Journals, Mental Health, Podcasts and Trauma.
What is the most popular episode on Am I Broken: Survivor Stories?
The episode title 'S3 Ep8 Kat - "I Certainly Lost Faith in People"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Am I Broken: Survivor Stories?
The average episode length on Am I Broken: Survivor Stories is 51 minutes.
How often are episodes of Am I Broken: Survivor Stories released?
Episodes of Am I Broken: Survivor Stories are typically released every 30 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Am I Broken: Survivor Stories?
The first episode of Am I Broken: Survivor Stories was released on Dec 13, 2019.
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