
Hosted by famed abduction survivor turned advocate Elizabeth Smart, The Survivor Files is a true crime podcast featuring firsthand accounts from ordinary people who were thrust into impossible circumstances. Targeted by serial killers, held-hostage, stalked, attacked, and controlled – their stories reveal what survival really looks like. Guided by Elizabeth’s uniquely personal perspective, each co... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHealth & FitnessMental Health | |||

Eduardo Valseca is locked inside a tiny box, its coarse walls tearing at his skin whenever he moves. He doesn’t know where he is, what has happened to his wife, or why the men holding him refuse to speak. Then the message comes: his captors want mill... more
As the sexual assault allegations at Cornell University dominate the headlines, Elizabeth and fellow survivors Kimberly Corban and JoDee Neil engage in a challenging conversation about consent, reporting, bystanders, and what people still getting wro... more
After surviving more than 26 hours in captivity, Lisa Mae reaches the police expecting them to help her — only to find herself fighting to convince investigators that her story is true. Then a news report about another murdered woman leads Lisa to a ... more
Seventeen-year-old Lisa Mae has already decided she doesn’t want to live. Then, riding her bike home through the darkness after a late shift, she notices a car sitting strangely in an empty church parking lot. Seconds later, a man lunges from the sha... more
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The stories seem interesting but when each episode is only 30 minutes and 50% adds, there is better podcasts out there.
Do you think you could do an episode about yourself because I am trying to find a podcast that does but have come up empty. Thanks if you can. Bye.
This is becoming unbearable, not because of the content but the commercials! This girl making money! Seriously, half of the content is commercials the actual story gets completely lost
What Elizabeth is doing here is revolutionary. Many thanks to her and her team for using her platform to advance healing and justice.
There are so many ads that I have rendered this podcast unlistenable. Please let the world know when ads don’t take up 1/2 of your air time and I’ll come back :(
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A collection of survivor-centered conversations that center on real experiences with abduction, imprisonment, and violent crime, told through first-hand accounts and guided by a host who brings a deep understanding of trauma, resilience, and advocacy. Episodes explore the arc from incident to healing, including interactions with law enforcement, the justice system, and ongoing survivor support efforts, often highlighting how personal narratives inform public safety and policy. Notable strengths include intimate, empathetic interviewing, a focus on practical resilience, and a clear commitment to turning trauma into advocacy and community impact.
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Recent guests on The Survivor Files include:
1. Eduardo Valseca
2. JoDee Neil
3. Lisa Mae
4. Kimberly Corban
5. Chris Cander
6. Kara Robinson Chamberlain
7. Kara Robinson
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