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The Process of Healing

David Keck & Susie Spencer

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The Process of Healing is a powerful platform dedicated to providing hope, healing, and education to individuals who have endured personal trauma. Through engaging interviews with survivors, answering listener questions, celebrity and expert guest and celebrating accomplishments that listeners have wrote in, our podcast aims to shed light on the struggles faced during and after traumatic experiences, while fostering connection and support within our community. We understand the profound impa ...
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Hey y'all it's your favorite gay uncle, presenting a show for survivors, story tellers, and justice seekers. I'm combining the recovery stories from my former podcast, Disinfecting Sunlight, along with my current journey for justice for my nephew and the families I meet along my path. If you like the show, please consider a monthly subscription of as little as $3. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303922/support You can also follow my journey on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@justiceforlilaj. Be sure t ...
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