Adulting… A total puzzle right, we know! We are trying to figure it out too. Adult puzzle podcast will be all about navigating life as young adults. Each week Lamide and Lolade will have conversations around topics, issues and realities pertaining to entering early adulthood. Each episode will be an open conversation to share experiences, stories, opinions and will occasionally include amazing guests who will bring different points of view to the conversation.
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Satire, an alternative views of current events ,Adult themes
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You have questions about Adult ADHD? I work hard to provide answers. — Reliable answers honed over 20 years of primary research, writing books, blogging, presenting at major conferences, and leading support groups. — Preeminent ADHD experts including Russell Barkley, PhD, endorse my work. — These podcasts share readers' most popular posts from my award-winning ADHD Roller Coaster blog—the second and oldest website of any kind on Adult ADHD. — Founded in 2008. — My long-awaited online courses ...
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This channel is dedicated to all those brave fellow 'adult survivors of child sexual abuse'. You are not alone out there, you are believed and supported in finding your voice & handing the shame back to the abusers - where it belongs. Each week I will add another interview with a 'fellow survivor' to help support our community in finding their way to truth and freedom, which only real truth can bring. Please feel free to reach out if you would also like to be a guest on the show. About Me: I ...
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Never Give Up Even tho it can feel tough at times, please keep going on your individual survivor path. That could be making sense of what happened to you, or convincing people how hard it is some days etc. You so deserve to get what you need: The simple message being, Never Give up. Go to our website for more information on resources available, and…
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Labor Day Laughs, Bluegrass Banter, and Workplace Woes: A Hilarious Holiday Special
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Send us a text Ever fantasized about ditching your dreary desk job for a light-hearted gig at McDonald's or a local convenience store? Join us for a rollicking Labor Day weekend where we kick things off by sharing our workplace grievances and clowning around with hypothetical job switches. We then take you to the vibrant Happy Valley Fiddlers Conve…
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Feature Interview: Abuse in care
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Meet Three incredible survivors of Abuse in Care. Malcolm Justice. Phill Ashworth and Neil Harding. Their stories will move you. For more on this please watch the entire video. HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334 USA RAINN https…
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Every wonder why you struggle with certain areas in your life? This could be anything: Confidence, speaking up, relationships, even food. I liken it to a puzzle with missing pieces, because underlying those struggles will be a connection between them and your childhood abuse. Have a listen, you may just solve your own puzzle. Go to our website (see…
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Musical Mischief, Political Puzzles, and Metal Mania: Navigating Nightwish and Scandal Showdowns
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Send us a text Can music push societal boundaries and provoke strong reactions? Discover the fascinating intersection of politics, music, and pop culture as we explore the latest antics of RFK Jr. and the amusing yet perplexing protests at the DNC. Mike and Tom tackle the hard-hitting topic of double standards in political scandals, comparing Trump…
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Heidi Olson Interview - Part 2
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Meet Heidi Olson Forensic nurse. Business owner. Coffee lover and outdoor enthusiast. She was first abused at 2 years of age, and experienced several instances over the years with different abusers. She looks at the link between early child abuse and the risky behaviour she engaged in as a young adult, when she felt broken, and in self destruct mod…
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Purity If you are a survivor who emerged from a strict religious sect or background, you are not alone. The conditioning around purity, virginity and innocence was intense. The message was clear, purity was everything, anything else was dirty, sinful and evil. As a survivor of abuse, please know your heart and soul was pure, has been pure and is st…
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Mountain Escapes, Music Journeys, and Live Show Rants
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it's like to come face-to-face with a bear in a motel parking lot? Join us as Tyrone, filling in for Daniel, dives into Tom's wild Tennessee adventure and the unexpected wildlife encounters in Cades Cove. We also chat about the growing touristy vibe of Gatlinburg, compare it to the calm of Shenandoah, and explore t…
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Heidi Olson Interview - Part 1
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Meet Heidi Olson Forensic nurse. Business owner. Coffee lover and outdoor enthusiast. Heidi did not feel seen growing up. She was first abused at 2 years of age, and experienced several instances over the years with different abusers. She believes this (in part), occurred because of the ongoing and unresolved intergenerational trauma her parents ex…
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Self Esteem When you know your survivor is not feeling good through the way they are behaving or the words they are using, through not validating themselves or putting themselves down, please counteract this, as this gives them an opportunity to make the link between their behaviour and the childhood relationships they had, where they were not valu…
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Allen Goodall Interview - Part 2
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Meet Allen Goodall He is a Survivor, training to be a peer support worker and runs mens support groups. He experienced sexual abuse beginning at age of 3. He eventually recognised that the fear of public speaking/panic attacks was linked to the abuse as in he was threatened to keep silent in many ways. He now speaks out! You can reach out to Allen …
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Connecting the Dots Making sense of behaviour we use as adults that we know doesn't serve us is hard, but there will be a connection to the past in there. We can often unknowingly replicate our childhood conditioning. The tip is look at the behaviour now that doesn't serve or work for you: Using a therapist, track it back to your childhood. I promi…
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Political Twerking, TV Rants, and Moped Mayhem: A Wild Ride Through Everyday Absurdities
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Send us a text Ever wondered what would happen if a political event took a turn for the absurd? Brace yourself as we dig into Kamala Harris' eyebrow-raising appearance that involved twerking and an awkward Southern accent, and contrast it with Donald Trump's martial patriotic vibes. Our unique comedic synergy shines as we break down these spectacle…
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Allen Goodall Interview - Part 1
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Meet Allen Goodall He is a Survivor, training to be a peer support worker and runs mens support groups. He experienced sexual abuse from the age of 3 and was threatened about ever speaking out. He now does so fully and freely due to the want and desire to end the demons, and to give other men some hope. You can reach out to Allen at allgoodie011@ou…
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Political Blunders, Parking Wars, and Festive Follies: A Hilarious Journey Through Absurdity
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Send us a text Ever wondered why some tales of political blunders sound too funny to be true? Get ready to question everything as we kick off our latest episode after a brief hiatus! We share some hearty laughs over Biden’s classic slip-ups and Kamala Harris’s mystifying motivational speeches. With our signature blend of comedy and commentary, we e…
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Your memories emerging when your child turn the same age you were when the abuse began is much more common than you may imagine. It is also frightening. Triggers are released and it can feel the nightmare is happening all over again. This is even more so when your child is the same gender you are. There is a way through this, have a listen to how i…
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Lights, Legends, and Lost Time: The Brown Mountain Mysteries Unveiled
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Send us a text What secrets lie behind the mysterious Brown Mountain Lights in North Carolina? Unravel the captivating history and ongoing fascination of these enigmatic lights as guest host Bill takes you on a journey through centuries of wonder and investigation. From Native American legends and the first European settler sightings to in-depth sc…
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Justine Dean Interview - Part 2
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Meet Justine Dean Coach, Mentor, Confidante From the age of 3, Justine experienced many abusers throughout her childhood and teenage years. Her mother seemed unable to support her through this. When Justine was 5 years old and being molested by her 12 year old male neighbour, her mother screamed at her; 'What did you do?' Don't miss this profound i…
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What about me? If you are the child of a narcissistic parent, it would have been almost impossible to be given any space, comfort or protection. There was no room for you as this child. You had to take on another role to have a connection with them. Listen to the full clip to understand where to from here. Go to our website for more information on …
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Fireworks Fiascos, Southern Slang Shenanigans, and Tailgating Tales
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it's like to trade the explosive fireworks of Florida for a quieter Fourth of July celebration? Mike and Tom share their holiday plans, recounting hilarious and nostalgic stories of past fireworks displays, and even their own misadventures. From the loud neighbors to the quirky traditions like shooting a 12-gauge i…
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Justine Dean Interview - Part 1
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Meet Justine Dean Coach, Mentor, Confidante Justine experienced many abusers throughout her childhood and adolesence. You can reach out to Justine at Justinedean.com HELP NZ Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or text 4334, support@safetotalk.nz. Help Auckland 0800 623 1700. Male Survivors Aotearoa, Freephone: 0800 044 334 USA RAINN https://www.rain…
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Healthy Bonds Your survivor having healthy and transparent relationships is of course, optimum. When this is not so, you will see their behaviour change in order to be accepted. This is a form of toxic bonding: arising from the abuse, and their needs not being met as children. (All you need to do is gently point it out, and let them know you have t…
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Phone Number Follies, July Jamborees, and Canine Safety
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Send us a text Ever found yourself laughing at the absurdity of inheriting a phone number? Join Mike and Tom as they recount their hilarious and sometimes frustrating experiences with misdirected messages and calls meant for the previous owner. From unexpected birthday wishes to confusing work policies, enjoy our humorous exploration of the daily a…
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Meet John Cardamone He is a Survivor, Educator, and Speaker from Victoria in Melbourne. When he was between 6-7 years old he was abused by a family member. When his son became that age, John became really anxious and concerned about his safety and eventually recognised he was being triggered by his own history of abuse. You can reach John on: https…
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Triggered by children This is very common for parents who are survivors. When our children (of the same sex as us) turn the age we were when the abuse began, the amount of triggering this results in is almost indescribable. Memories start to flood in and become overwhelming. This is vindication and validation of what you went through. Try to protec…
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Heatwaves, Tornado Targets, and Fishing Folly: A Chaotic Commentary
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Send us a text Get ready for an episode that’s hotter than the Fourth of July, both in temperature and in topic! Mike and Tom launch into the holiday spirit with a fiery debate about global warming, spurred on by the relentless heat wave gripping the nation. You’ll hear us question the media's obsession with climate change and even ponder the pecul…
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Meet John Cardamone He is a Survivor, Educator, and Speaker from Victoria in Melbourne. When he was between 6-7 years old he was abused by a family member. When he told his mother, she believed him instantly and from that point on, he was kept safe. Looking back he sees, that his parents were groomed as well You can reach John on: https://www.linke…
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Survivors The real you was unable to withstand the abuse, so the false self stepped up to help, and is what you used to to cope with the trauma.Through your recovery, you will find that one of the biggest challenges is in both finding and reclaiming you. Although it sounds really scary, once done the power behind it will embolden you. Go to our web…
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Masks, Munchies, and Mischief: From Political Disguises to Fast Food Fiascos
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Send us a text Can advanced disguise technologies fool even the most observant eyes? Join us for an eye-opening discussion as we analyze a peculiar video of Joe Biden, diving into the world of hyper-realistic masks demonstrated by CIA master of disguise, Joanna Mendez. We reflect on her ability to deceive President Bush in the '90s and speculate ab…
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Jeanie Dean Interview - Part 2
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Welcome to Part 2 of Jeanie Dean's interview. She is an Expert Witness | Safeguarding Safety Risk Expert | Trauma Informed Investigator and specialist interviewer and Trainer | Managing Director at Safeguarding Solutions Australia. The impact of her abuse began a healing journey leading into researching why sex offenders do what they do.This became…
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Grocery Grumbles, Airplane Antics, and Scout Camp Shenanigans
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Send us a text Ever wondered why dads get shortchanged with a single day of celebration while other holidays get a whole month? We kick off this episode of MT Alternative Podcast by tackling that curious conundrum and sharing a morning errand debacle that involved sausage patties and an unhappy spouse. Our grocery misadventures don't end there; you…
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The real me How we had to adapt to survive our child sexual abuse and who we became as a result is not necessarily who we 'really' are. Perhaps still lurking within is that 'false' self. You may recognise that, in those situations that are especially challenging, where you default back to that small child and agree or give way. There is hope to cha…
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From Melbourne Australia, a warm welcome to Jeanie Dean, who is an Expert Witness | Safeguarding Safety Risk Expert | Trauma Informed Investigator and specialist interviewer and Trainer | Managing Director at Safeguarding Solutions Australia. She grew up in a family of violence, and was sexually abused at the age of 15 by someone known to the famil…
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Encouragement Your survivor may feel weary and down at times about their history of child sexual abuse. Though expected and normal, they may need some encouragement at times. An effective way is to come up with 3 things that would help lift and shift their mood thereby giving them something else to focus on. Go to our website (see below) for more i…
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Rebellious Youth and Strange Sips
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Send us a text Ever wondered why a law in New Mexico humorously prohibits idiots from voting? Or how slow drivers can test even the calmest among us? Join us for a lively episode of the MT Alternative Podcast, where Mike and Tom kick things off with a rundown of their work-related woes and playful musings about recording the podcast outdoors. We de…
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Luke Wiersma Interview - Part 2
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Luke Wiersma Meet this brave Survivor who runs Leaderboard Meetings for Survivors of child sexual abuse. Luke was abused by an older woman as a teenager, and used drugs and alcohol as a way to cope. Eventually he got fed up with drinking and passing out everyday, so began using advocacy as a way to out of the vicious cycle. You can contact Luke thr…
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Self Advocacy Is one way of having your own back and looking after you The three components to this are: to understand what your needs are, to know what might help to support to those needs. and lastly to be able to communicate those needs. Go to our website (see below) for more information on resources available, and if you are looking for coachin…
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Furry Frenzies, Political Quirks, and Hitchhiking Hijinks
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a new dog can completely turn your life upside down? On this episode of the MT Alternative Podcast, Tom shares the hilarious and heartwarming tales of welcoming his new furry friend into his home. From chaotic interactions with other pets to the unique quirks that each animal brings into the mix, you'll get a front-…
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Luke Wiersma Meet this brave Survivor who runs Leaderboard Meetings for Survivors of child sexual abuse. Luke was abused by an older woman when he was a teenager, he was manipulated and controlled and began using drugs as a way to cope. The abuse continued until he was 18 years of age, at which time she considered him to be too old. You can contact…
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Survivors As it wasn't safe to use your voice as a child, it can feel very important to you to use it today. Honour that within you, there is a part of you that wants to, No, needs to be heard. This will always be a subliminal desire whether you know it or not. This is also a crucial and non negotiable part of the healing process. Go to our website…
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Thunderstorms and Tributes: Celebrating Life's Milestones and Savoring the Strangest Snacks
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Send us a text Remember how a thunderstorm can turn a family barbecue into an unforgettable adventure? That's precisely what happened during our Memorial Day Weekend! Mike and I share a slice of life as we discuss the joy of celebrating milestones like my grandson Corb's eighth birthday amidst the chaos of an impromptu thunderstorm. But the weekend…
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Brinn Langdale continued... Therapist. Speaker. Writer Abused by her brother 2 and a half years older than her, from 4 till age 15, Brinn was 18 before the truth finally came out. Her mother chose to support her brother over her, partly due to his heroin addiction. As a result, Brinn felt less supported. You can reach Brinn through the wholistic ap…
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Leading a double life As children who were being abused, we still had to go to school, play sport and carry on as though everything was fine. No one could know what was going on, so in essence we were leading a secret or double life. As adults this can sometimes still be present, in us. Please check in with yourself by responding to this question: …
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Culinary Curiosities and Pet-Sitting Perils
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a pit bull could rival Houdini, or what Tijuana Mama pickled sausage does to your taste buds? Mike and I are up to our usual antics on the latest MT Alternative Podcast, sharing tales that'll have you either running to your nearest ice cream parlor or thinking twice about what 'flavor' really means. While we indulge…
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Meet Brinn Langdale Therapist. Speaker. Writer Abused by her brother 2 and a half years older than her, she had thought they were best friends. The abuse began when she was 4 years old and continued till she was 15. The disclosure at age 18, was to change her life and that of her whole family. You can reach Brinn through the wholistic approach to h…
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Holding the Space This is about you. When supporting survivors we can end up depleted or overwhelmed or even fed up. That's okay, and to be expected. Allow yourself to have some space for you, a bit of time away or some self care. EG, Playing footy, doing an art class. It doesn't matter what it is, as long as you're feeling refreshed and repleted. …
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Quirky Attachments, Political Potatoes, and a Crunchy Culinary Quest
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Send us a text Ever find yourself fiercely attached to your favorite pair of holey socks? You're not alone! Join Mike and Tom as we reveal our own quirks and delve into the mysteries behind life's small attachments in the fifth episode of the MT Alternative Podcast. We're also toasting to our new Facebook page and website, which are buzzing with ac…
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Meet Neil Milton - Part 2 GM of Child Safe Australia, and founder of the Table Talk Project. Neil was abused by an older child at his school, which carried on from 10 to 13 years of age. He never felt he had a voice growing up, and eventually realised, later in life, that he always chose work which reflected 'looking to have his voice heard'. Don't…
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I am enough We struggle with this, because what was taken from us among other things was: pride, self-love and feelings of self worth. What arose instead was a feeling of deep lack, as in 'I am not enough'. But please note: You were always enough, You always have been enough. You are still enough. Go to our website (see below) for more information …
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Chaos, Camouflage, and Cryptids in Conversation
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Send us a text Ever had one of those weeks where everything at work seems to go haywire, yet somehow you're still laughing? That's where Tom and I found ourselves recently, and we're dishing out the details in our latest MT Alternative Podcast episode. Join us as we recount the mayhem of workplace escapades, from our very own 'Idiot Squad' to the h…
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