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  • 87: [Jessie Buttafuoco] Protect the Legacy of Victims // Part 2

    87: [Jessie Buttafuoco] Protect the Legacy of Victims // Part 2
    Sep 13 2024
    Content warning: substance abuse, substance use disorder, infidelity, serial infidelity, narcissistic abuse, assault, attempted murder, and gun violence.

    As shared in part one of her story, Jessie Buttafuoco is a mental health professional, advocate, speaker, and co-victim of gun violence from Long Island, New York. Her journey in the media began at an incredibly young age, as the result of a vicious attack and attempt against her mother's life in 1992. Shortly thereafter, pieces of Jessie's family story would be covered by what felt like every media outlet. However, Jessie's own experiences navigating the media, growing up in the public eye, and healing from prolonged trauma have gone largely unshared. Her goals in imparting more of what came next in her personal journey are to bring awareness to the impact and potential detriment of non-consensual media coverage, to offer support to other survivors, and to change the legislative landscape for future generations. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful that Jessie was willing to share so much of her over 30-year journey within the true crime landscape with our audience today.

    Jessie's website: https://www.jessiebuttafuoco.com/
    Jessie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessiebuttafuoco
    Jessie’s Podcast, Live Your Life Kween: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ueLsPkZA2bj2I9Qk85Xfz

    Sources:

    Haidt, J. (2024). The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. Penguin Press.

    Efron, Z., Hudgens, V. and Seeley, D. (2006). Start of something new [Song]. High school musical soundtrack [Album]. Walt Disney.

    For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    39 minutos
  • 86: [Jessie Buttafuoco] The Entire World Is Looking // Part 1

    86: [Jessie Buttafuoco] The Entire World Is Looking // Part 1
    Sep 6 2024
    Content warning: substance abuse, substance use disorder, infidelity, serial infidelity, narcissistic abuse, assault, attempted murder, and gun violence.

    Jessie Buttafuoco is a mental health professional, advocate, speaker, and co-victim of gun violence from Long Island, New York. Her journey in the media began at an incredibly young age, as the result of a vicious attack and attempt against her mother's life in 1992. Shortly thereafter, pieces of Jessie's family story would be covered by what felt like every media outlet. However, Jessie's own experiences navigating the media, growing up in the public eye, and healing from prolonged trauma have gone largely unshared. Her goals in imparting more of what came next in her personal journey are to bring awareness to the impact and potential detriment of non-consensual media coverage, to offer support to other survivors, and to change the legislative landscape for future generations. The Broken Cycle Media team is incredibly grateful that Jessie was willing to share so much of her over 30-year journey within the true crime landscape with our audience today.

    Jessie's website: https://www.jessiebuttafuoco.com/
    Jessie’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessiebuttafuoco
    Jessie’s Podcast, Live Your Life Kween: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ueLsPkZA2bj2I9Qk85Xfz

    For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    29 minutos
  • 84: [Dr. Kathi Miner] Walk the Talk

    84: [Dr. Kathi Miner] Walk the Talk
    Aug 23 2024
    Content warning: infidelity, serial infidelity, narcissistic abuse, stalking, cyberstalking, physical, emotional, mental, and financial abuse.

    Dr. Kathi Miner is an organizational psychologist, professor, author, and survivor from Southern California. After losing her mother at a very young age, Kathi gained a poignant view of the universe and her desired place in it. As a result, she would eventually become a professor of women’s studies and psychology. She also forged her own family with her ex-husband. However, after finding out about his egregious infidelities and seeking a divorce, Dr. Miner’s entire world would be turned upside down when she began to face incessant narcissistic abuse upon leaving her ex. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely thankful that Dr. Miner was willing to join us today to offer so much of her time, personal perspective, professional expertise, and advocacy.

    Dr. Miner's website: https://kathiminerphd.com/
    Dr. Miner's Book:
    Dr. Miner's TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/kathinminerphd
    Dr. Miner's Instagram: http://ww.instagram.com/kathiminerphd

    For more information about narcissistic abuse, listen to SWW Data Points: Narcissistic Abuse (featuring Vanessa Reiser, LCSW): https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/episode/10716-data-points-narcissistic-abuse-featuring-vanessa-reiser-lcsw/

    For further resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources

    Thank you again to Greenlight and Miraclemade for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget that you can sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/WCN. And don't forget to upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to trymiracle.com/WCN and use the code WCN to claim your free three piece towel set and save over 40% off.
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    41 minutos
  • 85: [WCN Presents] SWW S19 Updates

    85: [WCN Presents] SWW S19 Updates
    Aug 30 2024
    Content warning: stalking, cyberstalking, emotional, mental, and psychological abuse, domestic violence, and murder.

    Something Was Wrong Season 19 featuring Amy's episodes began airing January 11th, 2024 and finished airing February 8th of the same year. In the five episodes, Amy's tenacity and resiliency became resoundingly clear as she and her loved ones recounted all they faced amidst years of stalking and cyber stalking. Through what felt like a never-ending criminal justice and legal battle, Amy would eventually put her stalker, Morrison, behind bars, and she would share in hopes of finding more of his victims. She returns today to share about all that's come next in the parole process since Season 19 ended, and all that she continues to work for in honor of other victims of stalking. The Broken Cycle Media team is immensely grateful for Amy's continued candidness and advocacy, as well as the time, energy, and awareness she's offered our listeners.

    Something Was Wrong Season 19: https://wondery.com/shows/something-was-wrong/season/19/

    For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources

    Thank you again to Mint Mobile and Miracle Made for sponsoring this episode. Don't forget to get Mint Mobile's new customer offer and your new three month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month. Go to mintmobile.com/wcn. See Mint Mobile for details. And remember to upgrade your sleep with MiracleMaid. Go to TryMiracle.com/WCN and use the code WCN to claim your free three piece towel set and save over 40 percent off!
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    41 minutos
  • 83: [Charlie Shunick] Living in Grief

    83: [Charlie Shunick] Living in Grief
    Aug 16 2024
    Content warning: sexual assault, rape, abduction, murder, and serial murder.

    Charlie Shunick is a Louisiana educator, co-victim of murder, and advocate for missing persons and their loved ones. The devastating mid-2012 disappearance and murder of her sister, Mickey, altered her life forever. Since then, it is Charlie’s tenacious spirit that has carried her through and enabled her to use her voice for justice and ethical advocacy. Although the road has been difficult and at times debilitating, Charlie has navigated the media, the criminal justice system, and the aftermath of losing her beloved sister, with incredible grace. The Broken Cycle Media team is so thankful that Charlie was willing to share her journey, and her incredible perspective of the true crime landscape throughout it.

    Sources:
    National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: Reports and Statistics. (n.d.). https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/library/reports-and-statistics

    Resources:
    Missed Australia: https://missed.org.au/
    Shunick Missing Persons: https://www.shunickmp.com/
    Resource Association for Missing People: https://ramissingpeople.org/
    Texas Equusearch Search & Recover: https://texasequusearch.org/
    National Missing and Unidentified Persons System: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/
    Project Cold Case:
    http://projectcoldcase.org

    Charlie Shunick:
    Charlie's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/grrrlcharlie
    Shunick Missing Persons on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/shunickmissingpersons
    Shunick Missing Persons on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shunickmissingpersons

    For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources
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    35 minutos
  • 82: [Mary Garden] Abuse, Betrayal, & Breaking Free

    82: [Mary Garden] Abuse, Betrayal, & Breaking Free
    Aug 9 2024
    Content warning: domestic violence, family violence, child-to-caregiver violence, sibling abuse, cultic abuse, religious abuse, abortion, and mental illness.

    Mary Garden is a mother, educator, journalist, author, survivor, and advocate from New Zealand. She was born into a family with a great deal of history and many layers of generational trauma that normalized abusive behavior from as early as she can remember. However, it wasn’t until escaping her family home, eventually forging her own family, and healing through writing and speaking, that Mary truly began to understand the impact of her journey. The Broken Cycle Media team is so grateful for Mary’s advocacy, openness, and grace while discussing the ongoing tragedy of familial and sibling abuse.

    Mary’s website: https://www.marygarden.com.au/
    Mary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garden.mary
    My Father’s Suitcase: A story of family secrets, abuse & betrayal - and breaking free
    https://www.marygarden.com.au/deliveries

    For additional resources & a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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    44 minutos
  • 81: [Susanne Gold-Smith] Not This Time // Part 2

    81: [Susanne Gold-Smith] Not This Time // Part 2
    Aug 2 2024
    Content warning: stalking, emotional abuse, mental abuse, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, and rape.

    Susanne Gold-Smith is a mother, creative, advocate, and survivor from New York. Her ability to transcend tragedy and prevail after heartache are defining characteristics apparent in each of her endeavors. However, her personal journey took a dark turn after she was allegedly stalked and sexually assaulted by a private investigator. The event would launch her down a precarious legal path and an onslaught of efforts to seek justice. All that continues to come next in Susanne’s battle is a testament not only to her personal strength, but also to what the criminal justice system requires of victims. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for her time, energy, and the advocacy she is curating by sharing and bringing awareness today.

    Susanne's website: https://www.susannegoldsmith.com/
    Not This Time by Susanne Gold-Smith: https://youtu.be/e0trndqFhRI?feature=shared
    The Safe Center: https://www.tscli.org/

    For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources

    Don't forget Ice Cold Case is available now. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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    28 minutos
  • 80: [Susanne Gold-Smith] Every Single Move I Made // Part 1

    80: [Susanne Gold-Smith] Every Single Move I Made // Part 1
    Jul 26 2024
    Content warning: stalking, emotional and mental abuse, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, and rape.

    Susanne Gold-Smith is a mother, creative, advocate, and survivor from New York. Her ability to transcend tragedy and prevail after heartache are defining characteristics apparent in each of her endeavors. However, her personal journey took a dark turn after she was allegedly stalked and sexually assaulted by a private investigator. The event would launch her down a precarious legal path and an onslaught of efforts to seek justice. All that continues to come next in Susanne’s battle is a testament not only to her personal strength, but also to what the criminal justice system requires of victims. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for her time, energy, and the advocacy she is curating by sharing and bringing awareness today.

    Susanne's website: https://www.susannegoldsmith.com/

    The Safe Center: https://www.tscli.org/

    For more resources and a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://somethingwaswrong.com/resources

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    28 minutos