When Aundria Adams ran away from an abusive home at 16, she thought she'd finally found safety. But what began as a quest for healing led her straight into the arms of a manipulative therapist who was running a cult in plain sight. In this gripping episode, Aundria shares how she escaped both her childhood trauma and a hidden web of psychological abuse—breaking the cycle not just for herself, but for her family. It's a harrowing story of betrayal, resilience, and ultimately, reclaiming joy.
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When Bobby realized he was gay, fear and misunderstanding led to a devastating choice: at 15, he was sent across the country to a Christian conversion program designed to “correct” him.

What he endured there — the isolation, the emotional and physical abuse, and the relentless pressure to erase who he was — became one of the darkest chapters of his life.

In this episode, Bobby reveals what really happens inside programs built to change a young person’s identity, the moment everything finally broke open, and the long journey that followed as he rebuilt his sense of self, his faith, and his relationship with the people he loves.

Bobby’s story shows that after everything he survived, his identity is not something anyone else can define or destroy.
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When the Palisades Fire swept through her neighborhood, Paige Killian had only minutes to react. What followed was a day she’ll never forget — a frantic escape, a series of miracles - big and small, and the beginning of a long emotional journey she never imagined she’d be on.

In this conversation, Paige opens up about the fear, the shock, and the quiet moments that hit the hardest in the aftermath.
She shares the triggers she didn’t expect, the grief that surfaced in everyday places, and the tools that slowly helped her breathe again. From therapy and faith to the support of her community, Paige walks us through what it looked like to rebuild her life — both inside and out.

And true to who she is, Paige also talks about what it means to pivot with intention. As the founder of Everything With Style, and as a bestselling author and mompreneur strategist, she’s spent years teaching women how to simplify, organize, and step confidently into change. That same framework found its way back to her in the months after the fire, helping her reclaim her footing one small step at a time.

If you’d like to follow Paige’s work or connect with her, you can find her on Instagram at @everythingwithstylemom or visit her website at everythingwithstyle.com.

This is a story about survival, resilience, and choosing hope when everything feels uncertain.
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