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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 Karl’s early years, his parents divorced and went their separate ways. Karl was raised on welfare and food stamps until his mother, through hard work and dedication while attending college, graduated f...

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 uncomfortable truth that many men experience abuse behind closed doors—emotional, psychological, physical, and financial—while being told to “man up,” stay quiet, or assume the blame. Shame, disbeli...

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, Jeremy completed project management coursework at Villanova University in 2019 and holds certifications including Level 2 CNC Operator from Montgomery County Community College. His leadership also...

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 exceptional skill in Active Threat Response, Critical Infrastructure Protection, and Tactical Leadership, earning recognition for his professionalism, composure, and commitment to safeguarding lives under p...

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 the bible, digest them, then delivers the word in a comprehension that exceeds his years. In this episode we take a walk down the road of faith through a youth’s eyes. ...

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 sit down with Bobby Crudele, a man who has walked through the fire of addiction and fought his way back into the light. Bobby’s story is raw, honest, and unfiltered—an inside look at the devas...

Send us a text 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 sit down with Bobby Crudele, a man who has walked through the fire of addiction and fought his way back into the light. Bobby’s story is raw, honest, and unfiltered—an inside look at the devastating ...

Send us a text 🎥 Season 5 Coming Attractions | Kevin P. Donaldson & Tom Flynn Break It All Down In this special episode of The Suffering Podcast, Kevin P. Donaldson and Tom Flynn sit down to preview some of the most powerful and impactful coming-attractions trailers from Season 5. From emotional stories of resilience to raw behind-the-scenes moments of pain, growth, and redemption—this conversation gives you a first look into the episodes that will define the next chapter of the show. Kev...

Send us a text In “Dare to Thrive”,Dr. Greg Linkowski courageously shares his deeply personal and remarkable life story, which weaves together a tapestry of childhood struggles, family, secrets, and hard won victories . From the moment his family faced his father‘s darkest hour to growing up in a household where chaos was the norm, Greg nagivated the turbulent waters of trauma, addiction, and survival. With vivid honesty, Greg recounts the lessons learned in his formative years, the influence...

Send us a text Francesca Lillo is an 18-year-old student whose strength and determination has shaped her into a resilient young woman. A graduate of Saint Dominic Academy, Francesca is currently enrolled at Brookdale Community College, where she continues to excel academically while preparing to transfer to Rutgers University as an undergraduate student. Her journey has been far from easy, but her courage and drive have guided her through each challenge. Growing up in a toxic household and fa...

Send us a text Dan Sachkowsky is a New Jersey–based entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach who has built, scaled, and sold multiple multimillion-dollar companies across the construction and real estate industries. By the age of 24, he had already made millions — but just as fast as he rose, he lost it all, going bankrupt and being forced to rebuild his life and his businesses from the ground up. That moment became the foundation of everything he teaches today: that true success isn’t about...

Send us a text Ian Jones - Father, Husband, Writer, Amateur Mycologist, Student of Resilience Ian Jones is a former chemical engineer turned writer, creator, and storyteller exploring how science, psychology, and personal transformation intersect. For two decades, he worked in major accident prevention and incident investigation. Those experiences taught him how systems fail, how to handle vulnerability honestly, and how truth emerges under pressure. After stepping away from engineering to ra...

Send us a text Will Gordon is a dedicated school teacher in Boston, sobriety coach, and host of The Willpower Podcast, a dynamic YouTube channel and multi-platform show that amplifies raw stories of resilience, recovery, and redemption to empower listeners worldwide. For years, a hidden battle with severe alcohol addiction ravaged his life, culminating in a dire diagnosis: just two weeks to live before an emergency liver transplant on May 2, 2023. The fight was far from over—three weeks later...

Send us a text Kate and Eric are BACK! 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. Eric’s dedication stems from his recovery after a near-fatal on-duty crash in 2020, during which he discovered the Adopt A Cop BJJ program. Training together, Kate and Eric saw the immense benefits of BJJ for fitness, mental resilience, and law en...

Send us a text Mike Marino – affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey’s Bad Boy – might as well be the element Carbon with his versatility. He’s a comedian, an actor, a philanthropist, basically everything except a husband and father (at least that we know of) who’s shared the stage and screen with names, somehow, even more household than his own. Mike entered this mortal realm in New Jersey where he grew up with his Italian family that he mines for material in his...

Send us a text Leaving a career in law enforcement isn’t just a professional change—it’s a personal transformation. For many former officers, the badge was more than a job; it was an identity, a community, and a sense of purpose. But when the uniform comes off, countless men and women are left asking the same question: What’s next? This podcast dives into the emotional, mental, and practical challenges of life after police work. Through candid conversations and real stories, we explore the st...

Send us a text Natanya Wachtel knows what it’s like to lose everything—more than once. She’s lived through physical trauma, medical crises, paralysis, and the kind of pain most people don’t talk about out loud. She’s had to relearn how to live inside a body that stopped working—and fight to reclaim parts of herself that the world was all too willing to discard. But she didn’t stop at survival. Natanya has turned that pain into purpose, creating healing frameworks and trauma-informed tools tha...

Send us a text Kim DePaola—best known to millions of Bravo fans as Kim D from The Real Housewives of New Jersey—first made waves with her unapologetic personality and sharp wit. A New Jersey native with deep roots in family and community, Kim built her career as a successful entrepreneur and fashion boutique owner. Her store, Posche Boutique, became a hub not just for style, but for the fiery drama that often spilled onto the small screen. On The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Kim appeared ac...

Send us a text Heidi Ramsey retired after 23 years with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, serving in various operational and administrative capacities during her tenure. During this time, she was responsible for creating SIGNAL, a preparation course for troopers seeking promotion to sergeant; the Public Safety Leadership Academy, a 10-week leadership course for mid-level police supervisors; and Ohio ASSIST, a three-day post critical incident seminar for first responders dealing with the af...

Send us a text Part 2 is even Crazier! The Boys are all here!! Bobby Crudele, Mike Depalma, and Tom Flynn all come into the studio for the first time and practice their Chops on a variety of random topics to see who has the sharpest tongue. Wait until you hear the wit that comes from these four friends because in all honesty you never know who is going to say what and god knows what they are going to say. Find Bobby Crudele Instagram Find Mike Depalma Instagram Find Tom Flynn Instagr...

Send us a text The Boys are all here!! Bobby Crudele, Mike Depalma, and Tom Flynn all come into the studio for the first time and practice their Chops on a variety of random topics to see who has the sharpest tongue. Wait until you hear the wit that comes from these four friends because in all honesty you never know who is going to say what and god knows what they are going to say. Find Bobby Crudele Instagram Find Mike Depalma Instagram Find Tom Flynn Instagram Find The Suffering Podc...

Send us a text Amy Grace, 50, is an accomplished professional and devoted mother, known for her resilience, integrity, and empathetic nature. She earned her master’s degree from Gwynedd Mercy University in 2022 and currently serves as an Assistant Vice President of Patient Access, where she applies her leadership skills to ensure patients receive the care and support they need. A single mother of two sons, she has balanced a demanding career with a deep commitment to her family. Her oldest so...

Send us a text Bill Styskal started his career in law enforcement with the Montclair Police Department in July of 1982 as a Deputy Police Officer. Bill served with the Montclair Police Department for 8 years. In 1990 Bill was hired by the Essex Fells Police Department and attended the Morris County Police Academy where he graduated from the 40th Basic Police Officers Class. Bill served 15 years with Essex Fells rising to the rank of Detective. Bill was assigned as a task force officer with th...

Send us a text Sheri raised in South Jersey by a single mom. Her father left the family when she was 3 and was in her life sporadically until she severed the relationship with him when she was 28. Her family has deep roots in a blue collar, Irish Catholic neighborhood in Southwest Philadelphia. Sheri’s first introduction to trauma was through a relationship she had in her 20’s. She met this man within a year of his return from the first Gulf War where he served on the ground in the Army durin...