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The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart

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Kidnapping
The Survivor Files
Lisa Mae
Elizabeth Smart
Tampa, United States
Robert Joe Long
Cornell University
Eduardo Valseca
Survivor Stories
True Crime
Bystander Intervention
Madrid
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Texas
New York
Serial Killer Case
Houston
Bobby Joe Long
Iheart Podcasts
FBI

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

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Latest Episodes

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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Recent Guests

Eduardo Valseca
Survivor of kidnapping and torture, author
Former art dealer, kidnapping survivor
Episode: Torture Box: Eduardo Valseca
JoDee Neil
Trial attorney and former prosecutor
Former prosecutor; sexual abuse cases
Episode: Cornell Case: The Survivors' Take with Kimberly Corban and JoDee Neil
Lisa Mae
Sole survivor of serial killer Bobby Joe Long
Survivor
Episode: I Made a Serial Killer Trust Me: Lisa Mae Part 1
Kimberly Corban
Survivor of sexual assault and advocate for victims' rights
Advocate and survivor of a high-profile case
Episode: Facing My Attacker: Kimberly Corban Part 2
Chris Cander
Former college student who survived abduction in Madrid
Survivor and author
Episode: I'm Not Going To Die Like This: Chris Cander
Kara Robinson Chamberlain
Survivor of kidnapping and later law enforcement professional
Former kidnapping survivor; law enforcement professional
Episode: I Escaped From a Serial Killer: Kara Robinson Part 2
Kara Robinson
Kidnapping survivor, featured guest
Episode: Introducing: The Survivor Files with Elizabeth Smart

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Elizabeth Smart
Host of The Survivor Files, advocate for survivors and founder of related foundations

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 457 ratings
  • Could be good but..

    The stories seem interesting but when each episode is only 30 minutes and 50% adds, there is better podcasts out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Crusty Klown
    Canada11 days ago
  • Please

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happy2&$;$-@2$:$/!
    United States11 days ago
  • Commercial

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hadoo99
    Canada12 days ago
  • Inspiration

    What Elizabeth is doing here is revolutionary. Many thanks to her and her team for using her platform to advance healing and justice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoDeeNeil
    United States12 days ago
  • TOO MANY ADS TO ENJOY

    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 :(

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KaySchreiner
    United States13 days ago

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Listeners praise the host's compassion and storytelling pace.
Guests are described as impactful and empowering, with strong advocacy resonating with audiences.
The show is noted for moving conversations about trauma into resilience and action.
Episodes are easy to fit into a commute and offer meaningful survivor perspectives.

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Apple Podcasts
#118
United States/True Crime
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#75
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#176
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#243
Germany/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#228
Poland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#17
South Korea/True Crime

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Listener Q&A: Kara Robinson Chamberlain, Chris Cander and Kimberly Corban
Q: How do you navigate forgiveness when familial or social structures complicate accountability?
Forgiveness is framed as a personal release, not a mandate for reconciliation; healing often involves letting go of self-blame and redefining personal safety.
Listener Q&A: Kara Robinson Chamberlain, Chris Cander and Kimberly Corban
Q: What advice would you leave with a teenager about personal safety and non-violence?
Learn to listen to your body and trust intuitive signals; practice asserting boundaries and using your voice as a defense tool.
Listener Q&A: Kara Robinson Chamberlain, Chris Cander and Kimberly Corban
Q: Is there something you wish you knew at 14 or 15 that could have helped you through the ordeal?
Survivors emphasize listening to intuition, checking in with gut reactions, and not dismissing uneasy feelings, even in social situations, as key to personal safety.

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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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