Episodes

Samuel Taveras’s story begins before he ever had a chance to speak. Born prematurely at just six months in a developing country, he spent the first three months of his life fighting to survive through constant medical emergen...

Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, our guest’s story begins in the rugged working-class towns of the American West and South—places where grit wasn’t optional, it was survival. Raised in a coal mining family, with both parents...

Melony Feliciano is a media executive, producer, distributor, and entrepreneur from New York City. She is the Founder and CEO of B.A.R. TV Show, LLC, a multimedia company specializing in television, film, podcast production, ...

Chris Stoddard’s story doesn’t begin with strength—it begins with survival. Raised in a financially strained household, Chris grew up watching his mother fight tirelessly to keep them afloat, while enduring the chaos of an ab...

Steve Morris is the host of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast. He served his country as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy and later served his community as a police officer working patrol, bringing a leadership style grounded in discipline, accountability, and real-world experien…

On this episode of The Suffering Podcast , we sit down with Robert Ledogar, a former U.S. Marshal, to explore the weight behind one of America’s most historic badges. From the battlefields of Desert Storm to the relentless pu...

Frankie Anne is a multi-talented performer and stand-up comic, opening for comedy greats such as Mike Marino, Craig Shoemaker, Dana Eagle and more. With a diverse career that spans producing and directing shows featuring icon...

What does it take to tell the truth about something most people spend a lifetime trying to forget? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Suffering Podcast , Kevin Donaldson sits down with co-authors Sherrie Alls...

In this deeply powerful and unflinching episode of The Suffering Podcast , Sherrie Allsup sits down with host Kevin Donaldson to explore a reality many live with—but few are able to speak about: the lifelong suffering carried...

Shawn Robert Johnson grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where much of his childhood was shaped by poverty, instability, and his parents’ struggles with drug addiction. Basketball became his escape, but when his family could ...

Dr. Michael Zhang is a psychologist and founder of Incumental, a digital platform supporting individuals working to overcome gambling addiction in an era of constant access and widespread normalization. Over years working as ...

Austin Julio Broughton discovered his gift for public speaking at just eight years old, when he was selected to memorize and deliver a portion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. What began as a childhood...

Send us Fan Mail On November 28th, 2006, my father took his own life in front of me by a self-inflicted knife wound. I was 15. He was a passionate outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and trap since he was a little kid growing up in East Rutherford. In 2017, my father’s youngest brother, John Mirag…

Send us Fan Mail Dan Cohen is a storyteller, podcaster, speaker, and entrepreneur who found unexpected meaning in his father’s journey with dementia. His writing began with the story of his dad’s awakening from his dementia, and the message dad sent that he still appreciated and wanted to live life…

Send a text Friendship isn’t built in comfort—it’s forged in pressure, tested in silence, and proven when things get ugly. In this episode of The Suffering Podcast, Kevin Donaldson sits down with Bobby Crudele to break down The 10 Commandments of Friendship—not the Hallmark version, but the real, u…

Send a text Mike Morgan is a 30 yr medically retired police officer veteran who worked for both the Atlanta & Suffolk County, NY PD's. Approximately 1 yr after retirement, Mike was watching a Shawn Ryan podcast episode featuring guest Eddie Penney, a former Navy SEAL when he realized that the f…

Send a text Garry Pastore is a seasoned actor whose impressive career spans over four decades in film and television. Most recently, Garry guest starred as Arnold White in the highly anticipated Peacock original series Long Bright River (2025), starring Amanda Seyfried and Nicholas Pinnock. Current…

Send a text This episode features two long-time Jefferson Township leaders whose careers reflect a shared commitment to student growth, community, and leadership. Jeanne Howe brings more than 31 years of experience in education, beginning as a science teacher and rising through roles including Assi…

Send a text Karl Ross and his sister, Cheryl, were born at the U.S. Navy Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. They spent their early years in Kentucky until their father was discharged from the Navy, after which the family moved to New Jersey to be closer to his mother’s side of the family. During Kar…

Send us a text Salvatore Poccia just wanted a simple family life, but what he got instead is the stuff of nightmares. He experienced the subject that men just don’t talk about. Male domestic abuse is real. Male domestic violence is real. And far too often, it goes unheard. This video addresses the …

Send us a text Jeremy Campbell, born and raised just outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a dedicated father property manager, social media influencer, youth activist, coach, and mentor whose work centers around inspiring and empowering the next generation. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Jere…

Send us a text Cesar Olavarria is a retired law enforcement sergeant with over twenty-six years of distinguished service in New Jersey, where he held leadership roles in tactical operations, emergency response, and specialized training. Throughout his career, Mr. Olavarria has demonstrated exceptio…

Send us a text James Alexander Donaldson the 5th is a remarkable young man. When someone comes to their faith, they often do so with trepidation. Jimmy ran towards the word of God with a vigor and understanding very seldom seen in today’s world. On his TikTok account, Jimmy takes the passages of th…

Send us a text Part 2 A special animated reboot all the way back from Episode 65 and 66 of The Suffering Podcast. Bobby is back to talk about his impactful journey back from the depths of despair and alcoholism. On this powerful episode of The Suffering Podcast, Kevin P. Donaldson and Mike Failace …