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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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“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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Recent Guests

Matthew Dixon
Founder of MindAid; lives with schizophrenia; cyclist who crossed Canada twice
MindAid
Episode: How Matthew Dixon Recovered From Schizophrenia And Biked Across Canada
Rebecca Antoni
Attorney, caregiver, and advocate for families with special needs
Episode: This Is What It Takes: Mental Health Care That Listens with Special Guest Rebecca Tuoni. Unbreakable Caregivers
Amir Arison
Actor known for The Blacklist, Homeland, The Mentalist, and other projects
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Episode: Miracles, Caregiver Resilience, and Showing Up with Amir Arison
Cheryl Preheim
Broadcast journalist for NBC 11Alive
NBC 11Alive
Episode: Choosing Courage Over Fear | Cheryl Preheim on Special Needs Resilience with Cheryl Preheim of NBC 11Aive and Faith
Katie Rizzo
Author and trauma survivor advocate
katierizzo.com / Author of The Trimesters of Grave and None of Them Are You
Episode: From Teacher to Griever | How Katie Rizzo Survived Opioid Loss
JJ Holley
A veteran and social entrepreneur behind Ripple Retreat
Ripple Retreat
Episode: Ripple Retreat: Trauma Recovery Meets Sobriety and Service with guest JJ Holley, A Veteran who lives to pay it forward
Michael Mackniak
Attorney and mental health advocate, founder of Care Coalition, collaborating on a trauma-informed care model
Care Coalition
Episode: A New Partnership For Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support with Michael Mackniak

Hosts

Victoria Cuore
Host and trauma advocate with a focus on recovery and community resources
Michael Mackniak
Co-host with legal and advocacy background; collaborates on trauma-informed care initiatives

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • New listener

    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

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    5
    estapaAppolinewinfstream
    United States2 years ago
  • Strength Sertified

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hisproperty
    United States2 years ago
  • Praying for you

    Praying for you and your angel in this time 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    otphj69123
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderful warm hearted people

    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.

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    5
    Deannafire
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this Pod

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdeleNO
    United States3 years ago

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Audiences value candid discussions about trauma and caregiver burnout.

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Choosing Courage Over Fear | Cheryl Preheim on Special Needs Resilience with Cheryl Preheim of NBC 11Aive and Faith
Q: You've covered eight Olympics. What was a behind-the-scenes disaster that was stressful at the time but makes for a good story later?
There were long, exhausting days, moments of missteps like missing a stop while reporting from Italy, which became memorable and taught her to laugh and adapt under pressure, underscoring that imperfect moments can still be meaningful.
Choosing Courage Over Fear | Cheryl Preheim on Special Needs Resilience with Cheryl Preheim of NBC 11Aive and Faith
Q: How did Brave Conquer Fear begin, and how has walking with families through personal battles changed your reporting on national categories?
Brave Conquer Fear started after a personal family illness; it shifted her storytelling to center grace, dignity, and the humanity of those affected, which in turn influenced the way she reports on difficult, high-stakes news.
Choosing Courage Over Fear | Cheryl Preheim on Special Needs Resilience with Cheryl Preheim of NBC 11Aive and Faith
Q: What does it mean to you to be able to help kids through your books, and what do you hope readers take away from that experience?
The books are about meeting kids where they are, addressing real fears like hospital visits or family transitions, and giving them permission to feel, while showing that courage can grow from hardship and that help is available.
Ripple Retreat: Trauma Recovery Meets Sobriety and Service with guest JJ Holley, A Veteran who lives to pay it forward
Q: Tell the White Sox story.
He recounts a pivotal moment in Iraq where a simple act (turning socks right side out) was followed by a near-tragic mortar strike; this story underscores resilience, friendship, and the personal turning point that inspired his commitment to helping others.
Ripple Retreat: Trauma Recovery Meets Sobriety and Service with guest JJ Holley, A Veteran who lives to pay it forward
Q: Tell us about why you do what you do. Why are you who you are?
JJ shares how his military career, his network of mentors, and his journey to sobriety shaped his commitment to helping others, including through Recovery Ripples, Ripple Retreat, and community-driven opportunities like free weekly recovery meetings and open-access wellness services.

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What is A Contagious Smile Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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