[Content Warning]: Holocaust

Today, Jan is joined by mother/son duo Karmela “Karm” & Joel Waldman, hosts of the Surviving The Survivor podcast. They delve into the themes of generational trauma, the importance of acknowledgment in healing, and the supportive nature of the survivor community. The conversation highlights the distinction between victimhood and survival, emphasizing resilience and the potential for reinvention after trauma. Karmela shares her experiences as a Holocaust survivor, while Joel reflects on the impact of their shared history on his life and mental health. They discuss the importance of memory, the role of humor in coping with trauma, and the complexities of optimism in the face of harsh realities. The conversation also touches on parenting instincts, the significance of trusting one's gut feelings, and the importance of preserving history and tradition for future generations.

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SurvivingTheSurvivor.com
Youtube: @SurvivingTheSurvivor
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[Content Warning]: Child sexual abuse

In this series, Jan selects a word to focus on for each month, encouraging growth in a specific area, challenging herself and her audience. This year Jan will be focusing on the difficult words we tend to tie to ourselves, offering insight and tools to manage or overcome these obstacles. This month, the focus is on Blame. Jan reflects on the significance of fathers and the complexities of parenting. She discusses the impact of parenting styles on children's emotional health, particularly the consequences of blame and corporal punishment. Jan emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's responses and the dangers of blaming others as a coping mechanism. She encourages listeners to let go of blame to achieve personal freedom and emotional well-being, highlighting the transformative power of forgiveness and open-heartedness.

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[Content Warning]: Domestic violence, child abuse, abandonment, narcissism

Today, Jan is again joined by Hope Rose, a previously sponsored ultra endurance athlete, a self-published author of Unstoppable Vision, a health+wellness book, and featured in many publications such as NBC Nightly News and the Today Show. The emotional conclusion follows Hope's ongoing fight for justice and healing after the unthinkable loss of her son. She describes the bittersweet moment she finally reunited with her child after three years of no contact, and how she ministers to other incarcerated women as a "light in dark places." Hope dismantles the illusion of closure, sharing how some days the grief still feels like a tsunami—yet she chooses daily to "serve love, not trauma." Her story transforms into a mission: exposing how family courts profit from broken families while offering real solutions through her Glow Up Sisterhood, a healing community for mothers navigating similar battles. The episode culminates with her metaphor of the Hope Rose—a flower blooming through cracks in concrete—symbolizing how our deepest wounds can become our purpose. Together, these two parts form a masterclass in resilience, showing how to alchemize injustice into unshakable strength.

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Where to find Hope Rose:
HopeRoseSpeaks.com
Insta: @hoperosespeaks

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