Episodes

Episode 241: The Suffering of A Guardian Angel with Jen May and Keith Shibley Pt 1
July 27, 2025

Episode 241: The Suffering of A Guardian Angel with Jen May and Keith Shibley Pt 1

Send us a text Part 1 Guardian angels are all around us and very often they show up when we need them the most. On this episode, we bring back our good friend Keith Shibley as he brings in his guardian angel Jennifer May. Jennifer May is a twenty-three year veteran of law enforcement. She recently …
Episode 240: The Suffering of a Dream with Vinnie
July 20, 2025

Episode 240: The Suffering of a Dream with Vinnie "Mootz" Morelli

Send us a text Vinnie Morelli is a lifelong entrepreneur, husband of 25 years, and proud father of two sons. He started working in IT straight out of high school, then transitioned to a successful career in insurance, helping families and businesses since 2003. In 2016, he followed a passion projec…
Episode 239: The Suffering of The Thin Blue Ride with Jonathan Daige
July 12, 2025

Episode 239: The Suffering of The Thin Blue Ride with Jonathan Daige

Send us a text Jonathan Daige is an Army veteran with two deployments to Iraq. A retired Worcester Police officer of 18 years and served 8 years on the SWAT Team as a sniper. Within that time he has battled testicular cancer that spread all over his body from his chest to his brain multiple times. …
Episode 238: The Suffering of Being Gay with Angel Martin and Dr. John De Oca
July 6, 2025

Episode 238: The Suffering of Being Gay with Angel Martin and Dr. John De Oca

Send us a text Angel Martin is a content creator, podcast host, and proud Jersey native who has spent over 10 years crafting authentic, engaging content across social media — blending humor, music, and dance to connect with diverse audiences. For the past two and a half years, Angel has brought tha…
Episode 237: The Suffering of Another Rant With Danny Rivera and Tom Flynn
June 29, 2025

Episode 237: The Suffering of Another Rant With Danny Rivera and Tom Flynn

Send us a text The boys are back in town!!!!! We are back in the studio to test out our chops on who can rant on a random topic. Join us on this fun, filled journey that promises laughs, tears, information, and ball busting. FocusLab Media Website Find The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Podcast In…
Episode 236: The Suffering of A Forensic Psychologist with Dr. Dorothy Novitskie
June 22, 2025

Episode 236: The Suffering of A Forensic Psychologist with Dr. Dorothy Novitskie

Send us a text Dr. Novitskie's career has spanned two decades largely within clinical-forensic and outpatient settings. She has provided assessment and clinical care to clients across the lifespan, ranging from early childhood to those faced with end-of-life difficulties. Dr. Novitskie has extensiv…
Episode 235: The Suffering of LEO Assistance
June 15, 2025

Episode 235: The Suffering of LEO Assistance

Send us a text Adam Blevins is a former Virginia State Trooper and currently serves as the Operations Director for the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP), where he leads statewide efforts in peer support, trauma response, and first responder wellness. He is also an auxiliary polic…
Episode 234: The Suffering of a Paramedic With Stephanie Niemiec
June 8, 2025

Episode 234: The Suffering of a Paramedic With Stephanie Niemiec

Send us a text Stephanie Niemiec was raised in Fairfield, NJ. Stephanie graduated from West Essex High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University and Thomas Edison State University. Her personal journey has been shaped by significant loss, having exper…
Episode 233: The Suffering of Divorce Recovery with Dr. Courtney Evans
June 1, 2025

Episode 233: The Suffering of Divorce Recovery with Dr. Courtney Evans

Send us a text Dr. Courtney is a bestselling author, divorce recovery specialist, and writing coach with a DNP (Doctorate in Nursing). She blends science, soul, and sass to uncage her clients to become CEOs, girl bosses, and happily ever after game-changers in a space that desperately needs disrupt…
Episode 232: The Suffering of Trust With Eric
May 25, 2025

Episode 232: The Suffering of Trust With Eric "Loomis" Perluke

Send us a text "Loomis" Perluke was born in 1981 in the Wilkes/Scranton area of Pennsylvania. Loomis found himself in the depths of addiction in his early 20's. 17 treatment centers and countless detoxes Loomis finally pulle...
Episode 231: The Suffering of Veteran Services with Eric Crafton
May 18, 2025

Episode 231: The Suffering of Veteran Services with Eric Crafton

Send us a text Eric Crafton is a decorated army national guard member, committed law enforcement officer with a Masters of Administrative Science – Law Enforcement Administration, and mental health advocate who values dedication, service, and excellence. With a combined 24 years of exemplary public…
Episode 230: The Suffering of a Partner's Trauma with Trisha Donaldson & Gary Allsup
May 11, 2025

Episode 230: The Suffering of a Partner's Trauma with Trisha Donaldson & Gary Allsup

Send us a text Tonight we take a look into the lives of those silent heroes. Those that live with a partner that has endured lifelong trauma. We focus our attention on the person who has had unspeakable pain but that pain often radiates through to the ones who are brave enough to stand by and weath…
Episode 229: The Suffering of Trauma Informed Training with Sherrie Allsup
May 4, 2025

Episode 229: The Suffering of Trauma Informed Training with Sherrie Allsup

Send us a text Sherrie is Back Sherrie Allsup is an international speaker, educator, and subject matter expert with lived experience. She speaks on topics such as sexual assault, sexual abuse, trauma, and suicide. Sherrie is ...
Episode 228: The Suffering of a Musician with Kenny Dubman
April 27, 2025

Episode 228: The Suffering of a Musician with Kenny Dubman

Send us a text Kenny Dubman is a battle-tested rock and roll veteran, coming up through the club circuit right out of high school, and forging through 3 major label releases with New Jersey melodic rock faves Prophet. After w...
Episode 227: The Suffering of Rants with Bobby Crudele and Tom Flynn
April 20, 2025

Episode 227: The Suffering of Rants with Bobby Crudele and Tom Flynn

Send us a text Get ready for a lighter mood in the studio as Kevin Donaldson sits down with Bobby Crudele and Tom Flynn once again to see who can rant with efficiency. The wit and wisdom of the men who enter the studio on a ...
Episode 226: The Suffering of Guilt with Bobby Crudele
April 13, 2025

Episode 226: The Suffering of Guilt with Bobby Crudele

Send us a text Get ready for the creation of space to vent, heal, and have a new understanding of the regret and guilt of two men. Bobby Crudele and Kevin Donaldson sit down to discuss the pain and loss of a dear friend, Mike...
Episode 225: The Suffering of The Worst Offense with Kevin and Tom
April 6, 2025

Episode 225: The Suffering of The Worst Offense with Kevin and Tom

Send us a text Our scheduled guest tonight canceled, this episode would have been the most difficult discussion to have and record. With the level of importance on the topic, and the push-back we could potentially receive, w...
Episode 224: The Suffering of The Dallas 5 with Chad Burpee
March 30, 2025

Episode 224: The Suffering of The Dallas 5 with Chad Burpee

Send us a text Chad Burpee is a proud father, brother, and a son. Though he grew up in Maine, life’s journey eventually led him to Texas. With a deep sense of duty and service, he dedicated 20 years of his life to law enforce...
Episode 223: The Suffering of Confidence with Denny Giamazzo
March 23, 2025

Episode 223: The Suffering of Confidence with Denny Giamazzo

Send us a text Denny is a trauma Survivor - physical abuse, Neglect, PTSD from Combat. Denny Giamazzo, a Worcester MA native, holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from UMASS Dartmouth. He Served for seven years in ...
Episode 222: The Suffering of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Kate Califano and Eric Smith
March 16, 2025

Episode 222: The Suffering of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Kate Califano and Eric Smith

Send us a text Kate Califano, an entrepreneur, founded Seminar Stack with the support of her husband, Pennsylvania State Trooper Eric Smith, to equip first responders and civilians with essential safety and resilience skills....
Episode 221: The Suffering of Coffee with Sean Abrusci
March 9, 2025

Episode 221: The Suffering of Coffee with Sean Abrusci

Send us a text In 2009, Sean joined the US Marines and served in the infantry. In 2011, Sean deployed to Sangin Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. In 2013, Sean decided to extend his contract of service for the opportunit...
Episode 220: The Suffering of Self Worth with Connor Furu Part 2
March 2, 2025

Episode 220: The Suffering of Self Worth with Connor Furu Part 2

Send us a text Parrt 2 Conner’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and told to “change his name” by his struggling, addict father, Conner found his value in football....
Episode 219: The Suffering of Self Worth with Connor Furu Part 1
Feb. 23, 2025

Episode 219: The Suffering of Self Worth with Connor Furu Part 1

Send us a text Part 1 Conner’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and told to “change his name” by his struggling, addict father, Conner found his value in football. ...
Episode 218: The Suffering of Faith with Adam Burt
Feb. 16, 2025

Episode 218: The Suffering of Faith with Adam Burt

Send us a text Adam Burt (born January 15, 1969) is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 39th overall, by the Hartford Whale...