Inside Our Fight Against Abuse, Cover-Ups, And Silence

Inside Our Fight Against Abuse, Cover-Ups, And Silence

Author: Victora Cuore; A Contagious Smile, Who Kicked First, Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Motivational Coach, Special Needs, Abuse Support, Life Skill Classes, Special Needs Social Groups February 23, 2026 Duration: 52:19
Send us Fan Mail What if a simple “I love you” could steady someone on their hardest day? We open our hearts and our home to talk about building safety from the ground up—personally funding 480 academy scholarships, writing a child’s-eye-view book for noisy and unsafe homes, and speaking plainly about the harm that thrives when institutions deny, delay, or deflect accountability. The conversation moves from raw statistics to real stories, then lands on the everyday work of repair: quiet ritua...

Hosted by Victora Cuore, a domestic violence survivor, advocate, and motivational coach, A Contagious Smile Podcast moves beyond simple survival stories. It’s a space dedicated to the complex, ongoing work of rebuilding a life after trauma, whether that stems from abuse or the unique pressures of advocating for a loved one with special needs. The conversations here are intentionally raw and authentic, featuring fellow survivors and experts, because healing often sounds less like a textbook and more like a real, sometimes messy, dialogue. You’ll hear people share not just their past pain, but the practical life skills and hard-won perspectives that helped them reclaim their power. This podcast understands that the path from trauma to thriving isn't a straight line, especially for families navigating disability systems or the lingering effects of narcissistic or childhood abuse. By focusing on tangible recovery and resilience, the show acts as an audio companion for those ready to transform their deepest challenges into a foundation for strength. Tune in for honest discussions that blend advocacy, personal growth, and the collective wisdom of a community that refuses to be defined by its struggles.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Puppy Love And Tough Truths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:03
Send us Fan Mail A mountain drive for “just one puppy” turns into two sleepy golden retrievers, a tour of a master blacksmith’s forge, and a sobering question we can’t ignore: why are survivors still punished for staying…
Rising From The Ashes; Love, Knives, And Courage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:33
Send us Fan Mail What if the loudest part of your healing is the quiet choice to keep going? We start with playful chaos—forgotten rolls, pajama days, and TV heroes—then step straight into the fire: how survivors bank st…
A Hard Look At Consent, Courts, And Courage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:59
Send us Fan Mail Start with a Valentine’s greeting, end with a fire in your chest. We open warm and then drive straight into the hard truths about consent, courtroom trauma, and why too many survivors are punished by the…
Rising Strong From Domestic Violence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:06
Send us Fan Mail What if hope felt practical? We open with big news—a future celebrity co‑host, a magazine cover, and a wave of new faces in our academy—then pull the curtain back on why we do this: to help survivors lea…
Surviving Abuse, Exposing Cover-Ups, Rebuilding A Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:07
Send us Fan Mail A bruised face, a polite traffic stop, and a business card offering the abuser a job. That moment anchors a raw conversation about how charm becomes control, how violence hides in plain sight, and how in…
Scent, Love, And Starting Over [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:39
Send us Fan Mail The laughter starts with old-school cologne and a running joke about who’s the “sapphire,” then takes a deliberate turn into what those small rituals really mean. We talk about flipping the switch from s…
We Share How Writing, Healing, And Community Keep Our Mission Alive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:27
Send us Fan Mail Start with a laugh, stay for the lifelines. We open the door on a raw, hope-forward conversation about healing from narcissistic abuse, breaking generational trauma, and keeping a mission alive without s…
Addiction, Love, And The Weight We Carry [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:37
Send us Fan Mail Two golden retrievers at our feet, a heavy topic on the table. We dive straight into addiction’s messy reality: the slow drift from “I’m fine” to morning liquor in coffee, the way denial dresses up as co…