
Stop surviving and start thriving. A Contagious Smile is a globally ranked podcast providing a safe haven for abuse survivors and special needs families navigating the journey of trauma recovery. Whether you are healing from domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma, or the daily challenges of disability advocacy, our mission is to turn your pain into power.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 394 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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“HIPAA” gets blamed for everything, families get shut out, and a loved one in crisis gets reduced to a label and a sedative. We’re not doing that. Michael Makniak and Victoria Cure unpack the real-world misconceptions that derail ca... more
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A lot of people say they want survivors to “speak up” until the story gets messy, angry, and specific. We go there. We talk about domestic violence and coercive control the way it actually shows up: not as a single incident, but as ... more
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Caregiver resilience stories come alive when you laugh through the hard moments. Your body can outpace your mind, and when sciatic nerve pain hits while life demands everything, standing tall means honest marriage talk, real laughte... more
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When Anil Gupta's wife heard "we're homeless," she smiled. That single reaction becomes the foundation for trauma recovery, not from abuse, but from the identity collapse of financial ruin. In the 2008 crisis, Anil lost everything a... more
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Hello Victoria, I met you at the PS store this past weekend. Listening to you share your story and just listening to you speak was inspiring. I’ve only had the opportunity to listen to one show and boy did it open my eyes. It forced me to look at myself and see that things I felt were my fault, are really not my fault. I so enjoyed our conversation at the store. I believe people come into your life at the right time for a reason. About an hour after listening to the podcast I encountered the ver... more
Victoria was nothing short of amazing! I loved our conversation immensely. I actually wanted to interview her after getting to know her! She is highly intelligent, very intriguing, and I couldn't have asked for a better host.
Praying for you and your angel in this time 🙏🏼
I can’t say enough about the beautiful heart of this lovely lady. She is doing the things to bring the change we want to see in the world around us. We need more people like Victoria to bring attention to so many issues that need to be changed. What a lovely mission she is on. She could have have turned her tragedy into bitterness but instead has used it as a platform to help others heal. I can relate to her so much and found a new friend.
Victora is an amazing interviewer. Having gone through the brutal journey of domestic violence herself, she brings a wealth of knowledge and vulnerability to each and every show.
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A Contagious Smile Podcast centers on trauma recovery, mental health advocacy, and practical resources for abuse survivors, caregivers, and families navigating disability and complex care. Episodes feature survivors, clinicians, and advocates who share actionable strategies, personal journeys, and systemic critiques to help listeners build resilience, access support, and foster caregiving communities. Noteworthy strengths include a clear mission to democratize mental health resources, host authenticity and empathy, and a track record of cross-segment collaboration that amplifies caregiver voices and trauma-informed care. This mix should appeal to listeners seeking hopeful, real-world guidance and community-driven solutions beyond first-pers... more
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Recent guests on A Contagious Smile Podcast include:
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2. Rebecca Antoni
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5. Katie Rizzo
6. JJ Holley
7. Michael Mackniak
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