Beyond the Monsters
Episodes
57: Two Moms Who Lost Their Sons to Fentanyl Overdoses
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristi and Katrina are two mothers bound by the unthinkable loss of their sons during the height of the fentanyl crisis. Their stories trace long, com...
56: Surviving a Home Filled With Fear and Silence
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two decades of silence shaped how KJ learned to hide her pain, but speaking her truth became the only way forward. She grew up inside a volatile home ...
55: Girlfriend’s Ex Tried to Murder Him, He Died and Came Back to Life
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Terry survived a targeted shooting by his girlfriend’s ex who believed killing him would bring her back. Nineteen bullets hit his car and four struc...
54: Cop Dad Shot Mom, DV, and SA in Foster Care (Chell Part 2)
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chell opens up about the early years that shaped her entire life: her biological father shooting her mother, growing up in a violently abusive home, a...
53: Inside an Arranged Marriage
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sana shares what it was like growing up in a culture where arranged marriage was expected and how it led her into years of emotional shutdown, lonelin...
52: Being Raised in the FLDS Polygamist Cult
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natasha J. Layton grew up inside the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), a closed polygamist cult where Warren Jeffs di...
51: The Horrors of Reunification Therapy
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reunification therapy became the most frightening part of Mariah’s fight for her children, but her story begins much earlier inside Bill Gothard’s...
50: The Reality of the Men’s Mental Health Epidemic
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Key opens up about the hidden weight men carry and the silence that has cost too many lives. He shares the losses that shaped him, the friend...
49: Her Ex-Husband Repeatedly Stalked and Attacked Her for Years
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Acasha shares her harrowing journey through a decades-long abusive relationship that began when she was just 17. What started as teenage infatuation w...
48: Left Alone for Days as a Child, Foster Care, and Fighting in Afghanistan with Denny Giamazzo
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Denny Giamazzo opens up about a childhood shaped by neglect, abuse, and survival. From being left alone for days while his mother battled addiction an...
47: CPS Took Her Children Because of Meth Addiction and Domestic Violence
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angelina opens up about the moment CPS removed her children due to domestic violence, meth addiction, and a life spiraling out of control. Determined ...
46: Indigenous Healer Rising From Childhood Abuse and Mother’s Murder
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Walking Tall shares their story of surviving years of extreme physical and sexual abuse inflicted by their stepfather, who targeted them from early ch...
45: A Knife Attack Almost Killed Him, Then a Car Crash Paralyzed Him
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danny survived what most people never do. A random knife attack outside a bar left him with life-threatening internal injuries, months in the hospital...
44: Escaping an Abusive Relationship with Grace Stuart
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Stuart opens up about her harrowing journey through domestic violence and the psychological manipulation that kept her trapped for years. From t...
43: Losing Her 26-Year-Old Son to Suicide
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah shares the heartbreaking story of her son, Logan, whose lifelong battle with mental illness and psychosis ended in tragedy. From her experience ...
42: Beaten and Raped by a Serial Rapist
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After surviving a brutal sexual assault in 2011, Angelique refused to let her story end in silence. In this raw and powerful episode, she opens up abo...
41: Battling Severe Crohn’s Disease and the Military System That Failed Her
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After being medically discharged from the Air Force due to Crohn’s disease, Destynie’s life was turned upside down. Crohn’s disease (a chronic, ...
40: A Veteran’s Story of Survivor’s Guilt, Healing, and the Power of Words
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Alexander shares his powerful journey from military service to surviving the unseen battles that followed. A U.S. Navy veteran who later served in...
39: Martial Arts Athlete’s Boyfriend Tried to Kill Her
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura’s story is a haunting look at the hidden realities of domestic violence — and the systems that fail survivors. She opens up about falling in...
38: Her Child’s Father Became Quadriplegic, His Girlfriend Became His Caregiver With a Dark Agenda
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melisa shares the heart-wrenching story of her ex-partner Alex’s motorcycle accident that left him quadriplegic after being struck by a Grubhub driv...
37: Police Officer Marries a Man With Secrets He Couldn’t Hide
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Savannah, a police officer and military veteran, shares her story of sacrifice, betrayal, and survival. After giving up her entire life in Washington ...
36: Her Father Lied About His Family Being Murdered and Her Mother Was Deported
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clair’s life began in chaos—raised by a father who fabricated shocking lies about his family being murdered and a mother who was later deported. H...
35: Hit by a Drunk Driver and Learning to Thrive with Bipolar Disorder
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After growing up in Trenton, New Jersey, Prince broke the cycle and built a life defined by discipline and service; first in the Army, then as a Charl...
34: Healing After Multiple Open-Heart Surgeries and a Lifetime of Trauma
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Misti Blu Day shares her powerful story of surviving both childhood trauma and life-threatening health battles. Growing up in a home marked by abuse, ...
33: Inside Human Trafficking and Psychedelic Healing with Paul Hutchinson
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Hutchinson, executive producer of Sound of Freedom and founder of multiple child-rescue initiatives, exposes the hidden realities of human traffi...
32: Escaping 18 Years of Domestic Violence Part 2
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two, Lyndsey continues her courageous domestic violence survivor story, exposing the realities of life after leaving an abusive relationship. ...
31: Escaping 18 Years of Domestic Violence Part 1
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lyndsey shares her powerful story as a survivor of domestic violence, opening up about the early signs of manipulation, control, and emotional abuse t...
30: Turning Trauma into Film, Empowerment, and Advocacy with Marie Pizano
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Pizano is an author, filmmaker, producer, and passionate advocate for domestic violence survivors and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) aware...
29: Exploited by a Major Music Label
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mariah Heller exposes what really happened to her when she was offered a deal with a major record label. She shares how the label took control of her ...
28: Struggling with Alcoholism While Divorcing an Abuser
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danielle shares what it was like to live in an abusive marriage while silently battling depression, alcoholism, and the pressures of motherhood. Durin...
27: Losing Her Husband to a Fentanyl Overdose with Adriana Sansam
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At just 29 years old, Adriana Sansam lost her husband to a fentanyl overdose—leaving her to raise their three young children alone. she shares the r...
26: Raised in Violence, Fueled by Addiction, Saved by Sobriety Part 2
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2, Charles opens up about his powerful journey through addiction, incarceration, and personal transformation. He reflects on the emotional tol...
25: The Depths of Addiction and a New Approach to Recovery with Dr. Robb Kelly
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robb Kelly had it all—a music career, talent, success—until alcoholism took everything and left him living on the streets. In this raw convers...
24: Raised in Violence, Fueled by Addiction, Saved by Sobriety Part 1
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charles opens up about a life shaped by childhood trauma, addiction, mental health struggles, and the fight for identity. From a violent upbringing an...
23: Trafficked By Her Boyfriend’s Father
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sheri shares her story of being groomed and trafficked by her boyfriend’s father at the age of 15. She details her journey from a shy teenager to a ...
22: Overcoming Childhood Abuse, Kidnapping & SA as a Trans Man
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vittorio "Wyatt" Gray's journey is one of surviving the unimaginable—kidnapping, rape, childhood abuse, and homelessness—while discovering his ide...
21: From RICO Charges to Working in the Music Industry
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grace Ann’s story isn’t just about surviving addiction or doing time—it’s about what happens when the system spits you out, and life still exp...
20: Raped in a Hotel Parking Garage, Her Case Set Legal Precedent
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kira Wahlstrom shares her journey of trauma, survival, and the pursuit of justice after being brutally raped. She recounts the emotional turmoil faced...
19: Growing Up in The Order of the Lamb Cult
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roanna shares her harrowing journey of growing up in a deeply dysfunctional family within the cult-like religious group known as The Order of the Lamb...
18: Husband’s First Wife Was Murdered, He Later Took His Life
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Benedict shares her deeply personal and harrowing journey involving her late husband, Andrew, and the tragic murder of his first wife, Rachelle....
17: Being MLM Exec Jessie Lee’s Assistant During Her Stage 4 Cancer Battle
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carissa shares how her spark for life was reignited after meeting and working closely with powerhouse entrepreneur Jessie Lee Ward, who was navigating...
16: What It's Really Like for Women in Prison
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amie Ichikawa shares her remarkable transformation from incarceration to becoming the founder of the Woman II Woman organization. She opens up about h...
15: Green Beret’s Reality of S.A, War, Addiction and Healing with Trevor Beaman Part 2
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of his powerful story, Trevor Beaman opens up about his journey through substance abuse, mental health struggles, and the impact of milita...
14: Green Beret’s Reality of S.A, War, Addiction and Healing with Trevor Beaman Part 1
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Beaman is an active duty U.S. Army Green Beret, a husband, father, and a dedicated advocate for mental health and trauma awareness. He shares h...
13: Sexual Trauma and Sex Therapy with Emma Smith, PhD
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Smith, a licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist, shares her expertise in working with survivors of sexual trauma. She explor...
12: Troubled Teen to Motivational Speaker with Nathan Wray
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Wray's journey unfolds from being an "Air Force brat" to facing the harsh realities of bullying, substance abuse, and academic struggles. He re...
11: Fatal DUI, Prison, and Sister’s Suicide
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tessa Jennings shares her deeply personal journey through mental health struggles, addiction, loss, and redemption after a tragic DUI accident that to...
10: A Taxi Ride Made Me a Widow
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chell, the host, shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, love, and loss. In order to help other widows, she opens up about the heartbreakin...
9: Two Year Old Child and Dog were Killed in a Car Crash
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Naima Hill opens up about her profound journey through grief after the tragic loss of her daughter, Avy, and her beloved dog in a devastating car acci...
8: From Religious Cult to Dominatrix
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Raven shares her powerful journey of self-discovery, resilience, and healing. Growing up within the strict Jehovah’s Witness religion, she faced tra...
7: Groomed into Marriage and a Cult
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Buss shares her powerful journey of overcoming emotional abuse, manipulation, and religious grooming. She recounts how, as a high school student...
6: Spiritual Mediumship, Scientology Rehab, and Psychosis
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Marie shares her journey through trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles, describing how growing up in a small town where secrets were hi...
5: What They Never Told You About Adoption Trauma
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lorah Gerald discusses her experiences as a domestic adoptee and her advocacy for better mental health care for those affected by adoption. She highli...
4: Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse with Seth Gehle
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Chell sits down with Seth Gehle to uncover his journey from a childhood marked by relentless trauma a...
3: Church Trauma: The Hard Truths of Faith and Life Beyond the Bubble
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful conversation, Melissa Greene opens up about her journey through church trauma, sharing her experiences of growing up in a conservativ...
2: Growing Up with the Loss of a Parent
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, host Chell Bane sits down with Kenna to explore her experience of growing up without her father, who passed away when...
1: Finding Strength in Sobriety: Addiction, Family, and the Path to Recovery
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chell and Dan Bane explore Dan's powerful journey through addiction, tracing the early influences that led him toward substance abuse...