Lana Hudspeth had a terrible 2005. Within a span of months, she was drugged and raped, and in a rollover car accident that ended with her getting hit by a freight train. This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call 1-800.799.SAFE or 1-800-799-7233. You can also find reso…

Ronny Ahmed was shot by an active shooter on the Florida State University campus in 2014. He was immediately paralyzed and had to figure out how to live a whole new life. This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.Oleh Lived to Tell

Elaine Winn was happily married and pregnant with their first child when her husband randomly attacked her. This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call 1-800.799.SAFE or 1-800-799-7233. You can also find resources at thehotline.org.…

Vivian Mayo and her husband, Scott were experienced campers in Alaska. But one trip up to their camp in Monahan Flats was anything but typical.Oleh Lived to Tell

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Paul Templer was an experienced river guide working on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe when an aggressive hippopotamus attacked him.Oleh Lived to Tell

Peter Brandt trusted his contractor enough to let him temporarily stay in his home. But when Peter threatened to call the police over a missing video camera, the contractor brutally attacked him. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com…

Jay Wilson was just trying to help a friend when a stranger started shooting him, seemingly at random. Follow Jay: Instagram: @524movement Facebook: facebook.com/524book Website: www.524book.com/ Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com…

Monique Faison Ross and her husband Chris were high school sweethearts who got married when Monique got pregnant. The relationship was bad from the start but she couldn't have predicted just how dangerous Chris would be.Oleh Lived to Tell

Joe Lozito was minding his business on his morning commute to work when two cops and a man with a knife entered his subway car. What happened next would have shocking physical and legal consequences for years.Oleh Lived to Tell

Craig Hutto was fishing off the beach in Florida when he was attacked by a shark. His brother fought off the shark but the damage was so bad, Craig had to have his leg amputated.Oleh Lived to Tell

Heather Gladden was on a cruise with her husband when a zip-lining excursion went horribly wrong. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.comOleh Lived to Tell

13-year-old Christian Kimbrough begged his mom to sleep over at his best friend CJ's house. She allowed it, thinking he'd be safe in a home he had stayed at many times before. But CJ's family had another houseguest who decided to play Russian Roulette with Christian's life. In this episode, we used an alias for Christian's friend that we're calling…

Melissa Benson finally broke it off with her abusive ex-boyfriend, LaShawn King. But when he tells her he's leaving town for good, she meets up with him one last time. What should have been a 5-minute goodbye ends up being a horrifying night kidnapped in her own van.Oleh Lived to Tell

Anthony Sukto was attacked by his father when he was just 8 years old. Almost 20 years later, Anthony has forgiven his father and made contact with him. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.comOleh Lived to Tell

While on vacation in Hawaii, Sheri was brutally attacked when out for a run. She struggled with PTSD for years, but the attack inspired her into activism. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.comOleh Lived to Tell

Keith Smith was abducted by a stranger in 1974. While he managed to escape, that day would change him for the rest of his life. His book, "Men in My Town," is available wherever books are sold. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: livedtotellpod@gmail.com…

Johan Otter and his daughter, Jenna are attacked by a bear in Glacier National Park in 2009. He would have to spend three months in a medical halo for his spinal injuries but was determined to run a marathon less than a year after the attack. You can find Johan's book, "A Grizzly Tale, A Father and Daughter Survival Story" here. Show Instagram: @Li…

Julia Kwamya was thrown from a cab in 2019, severing her foot and fracturing her spine. Her spinal injury caused her to lose the use of her right arm and Julia was up against the clock to get it addressed before the damage became permanent. You can hear Julia's new single, "Say Yes" on Spotify or Bandcamp. You can follow her on instagram @JuliaKwam…

Donna Ongsiako was attacked in her home by a teen boy in 2013. She tells the story of how he stabbed her multiple times and left her for dead. She went on to start a peer support group called Survivors of Violent Crimes for people in her area. You can learn more at www.survivorsofviolentcrimes.org. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @Lived…

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Karl and Kyle discuss navigating life through challenges raised through mental health and suicidal thoughts and how he managed to come through it to become the successful, kind, and gentle man he is today.

Karl and His Friend Tyler discuss a variety of social conscious issues and how he dealt with them and who he is today. @comfortzone.livetotell

Karl and his friend Brittney have an honest conversation and tackle the difficult subject of race.

Karl's conversation about his and his friend's experiences about being gay

A conversation between two former best friends after 16 years

In this week's episode, Karl interviews his childhood friend Mike Miller. The friends discuss their friendship, and how Mike overcame his decade-long battle with drug addiction. Host: Karl Veal Guest: Mike Miller

In this week's episode, Karl and Andy and discuss their friendship and escapades in Atlanta as bartenders and on the road. Listen to Live to Tell Podcast on Facebook Host: Karl Veal

In this episode Karl interviews his childhood friend journalist & author Josiah Hesse. The friends discuss their childhood, sexuality, family, religion, and Josiah’s soon-to-be-released book Runners High. Host: Karl Veal

Karl and his sister Ruthann share a vulnerable look at their childhood in a small town in Iowa. The siblings share stories about how growing up in an abusive household affected their lives. Ruthann shares how her search for love and acceptance in the streets, led her to commit a horrific crime that impacted her life and the life of her family forev…