Podcast

A Contagious Smile Podcast

Author: Victora Cuore; A Contagious Smile, Who Kicked First, Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Motivational Coach, Special Needs, Abuse Support, Life Skill Classes, Special Needs Social Groups
Feed episode count: 429
Official site: http://www.acontagioussmile.com
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Summary

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. Each episode features raw, authentic conversations with survivors , mental health experts , and advocates who share actionable resources for PTSD healing , resilience building , and emotional wellness . We go beyond the struggle to highlight the triumphs of the special needs community , offering support for caregivers and individuals with disabilities who are rewriting their own narratives. Hosted by Victoria Cuore , an award-winning trauma advocate and survivor, this podcast delivers the "blueprints" for recovery—not just Band-Aids. Join our community to find hope , humor , and the unstoppable spirit needed to rekindle your inner light.

Episodes

Sep 7, 2026 · not_requested

Living One-Handed And Refusing To Shrink

Duration seconds: 2269
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Sep 4, 2026 · not_requested

Claude Racine Velinsky Explains How She Rebuilt Her Life After Postpartum Depression

Duration seconds: 3133
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Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

From Dancer To Mother: Breaking Hustle Culture And Finding Peace with guest Claude Racine

Duration seconds: 3133
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Aug 28, 2026 · not_requested

Grace By Night And The Cost Of Hope with Victoria Cuore and Antonio Sabato Jr

Duration seconds: 2501
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Aug 24, 2026 · not_requested

Shot In The Line Of Duty With Ret. Sgt. Eric Kocheran, Victoria Cuore and Michael Solomon

Duration seconds: 2641
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Aug 20, 2026 · not_requested

Faith And Fire with Victoria Cuore and Antonio Sabato Jr.

Duration seconds: 2407
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Aug 20, 2026 · not_requested

How Dancing And Self Love Break The Dark Cycle with Victoria Cuore and special guest Antonio Sabato Jr

Duration seconds: 2407
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Aug 18, 2026 · not_requested

The Math Shirt Moment

Duration seconds: 2511
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Aug 16, 2026 · not_requested

From 9/11 Responder To Patient Advocate And Trauma Coach with Michael Mackniak, Victoria Cuore and special guest Craig Sotkovsky

Duration seconds: 3485
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Aug 10, 2026 · not_requested

Daniel Ryan Cotler, Victoria Cuore and Michael Mackniak Explains Why Narcissistic Abuse Leaves No Bruises

Duration seconds: 3462
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Aug 10, 2026 · not_requested

Real Talk On Respect with Victoria Cuore and Michael Solomon

Duration seconds: 2684
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Aug 5, 2026 · not_requested

This Is What It Takes with Michael Mackniak and Victoria Cuore with Special Guest Alison Graham

Duration seconds: 3417
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Aug 3, 2026 · not_requested

Cup Of Mud with Victoria Cuore and Michael Solomon

Duration seconds: 2174
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Jul 31, 2026 · not_requested

This Is What It Takes with Mike Mackniak and Victoria Cuore. With Special Guest 3-time World Record Holder, John GrahamPanic Attacks And Presence

Duration seconds: 2815
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2071161/episodes/19576446-this-is-what-it-takes-with-mike-mackniak-and-victoria-cuore-with-special-guest-3-time-world-record-holder-john-grahampanic-attacks-and-presence.mp3

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Jul 27, 2026 · not_requested

When A Hospital Visit Feels Like A Ticket Line

Duration seconds: 2246
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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

We Break Down How Peer Support Builds Trust

Duration seconds: 1905
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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

What If The Real Boundary Is Love

Duration seconds: 2677
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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

This Is What It Takes with Michael Mackniak and Victoria Cuore with special guest Daniel Ryan Cotler. Healing Loudly After Narcissistic Abuse

Duration seconds: 3397
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2071161/episodes/19498482-this-is-what-it-takes-with-michael-mackniak-and-victoria-cuore-with-special-guest-daniel-ryan-cotler-healing-loudly-after-narcissistic-abuse.mp3

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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

Somebody Has To Say It Podcast: Are Our Words Making Us Meaner Than We Think with Mike Macknaik and Victoria Cuore

Duration seconds: 2961
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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

What Legacy Are You Really Building

Duration seconds: 2952
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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

BRAND NEW PODCAST SOMEBODY HAS TO SAY IT WITH VICTORIA CUORE AND MIKE MACKNIAK

Duration seconds: 2925
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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

When The Likes Fade, The Truth Stays

Duration seconds: 3144
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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

Mediumship Without The Movie Magic

Duration seconds: 3274
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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

Surgery, Setbacks, And Self-Advocacy

Duration seconds: 2267
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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

His First Pedicure Michael's Father's Day

Duration seconds: 2363
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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

How The Guardian Model Rebuilds Mental Health Care

Duration seconds: 1941
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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

We Cannot Keep Pouring Into People Who Never Pour Back

Duration seconds: 2608
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Jun 14, 2026 · not_requested

When A Medium Nails The Details with special guests Danniel Worthen Cullumber and Gvnage Mishipeshu

Duration seconds: 4365
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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

This Is What It Takes with special guest Daniel Ryan Cotler, Psychological Warfare In Intimate Relationships

Duration seconds: 3461
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Amir Arison: The Kind of Human the World Needs More Of

Duration seconds: 3824
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Amir Arison Beyond The Blacklist: Why Faith's Poetry Touched His Heart

Duration seconds: 128
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

Care Coalition Caregiving Guests of Kellan Fluckinger

Duration seconds: 3109
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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

A Medium Names The Missing Hand

Duration seconds: 4364
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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

What A Roast Reveals About How We See Ourselves

Duration seconds: 2772
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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Schizophrenia And The Long Road Back

Duration seconds: 3157
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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Five Hard Truths About Caregiving Rights And Advocacy

Duration seconds: 2716
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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Breaking The Silence On Abuse

Duration seconds: 2513
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Trauma Recovery Through Laughter and Honest Marriage Talk

Duration seconds: 1367
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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

Surviving Financial Crisis | The Resilience Story You Need to Hear

Duration seconds: 2071
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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

Navigating Addiction, Mental Illness & Trauma | Civil Rights with Mark Astor with special guest Mark Astor

Duration seconds: 3126
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

A Private Message From Grandparents And A Skeptic’s Reaction

Duration seconds: 2087
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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

How Matthew Dixon Recovered From Schizophrenia And Biked Across Canada

Duration seconds: 3157
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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

When A Stranger Shares A Dark Secret

Duration seconds: 2421
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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

This Is What It Takes: Mental Health Care That Listens with Special Guest Rebecca Tuoni. Unbreakable Caregivers

Duration seconds: 3742
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2071161/episodes/19168001-this-is-what-it-takes-mental-health-care-that-listens-with-special-guest-rebecca-tuoni-unbreakable-caregivers.mp3

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

Miracles, Caregiver Resilience, and Showing Up with Amir Arison

Duration seconds: 3824
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Choosing Courage Over Fear | Cheryl Preheim on Special Needs Resilience with Cheryl Preheim of NBC 11Aive and Faith

Duration seconds: 1940
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

This Is What It Takes with Michael Mackniak and Victoria Cuore. People Stop Seeking Help When The System Stops Listening

Duration seconds: 3778
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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

The Power of Unscripted Healing | Trauma Survivors Talk Real

Duration seconds: 2580
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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

Healthcare Trauma: When Systems Fail Special Needs Families | Fight Back with Michael Mackniak and Victoria Cuore

Duration seconds: 2619
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Creating Safe Spaces for Abuse Survivors | Support Systems

Duration seconds: 1539
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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Building A Free Mental Health Resource Network For Caregivers with Michael Mackniak

Duration seconds: 3245
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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

From Teacher to Griever | How Katie Rizzo Survived Opioid Loss

Duration seconds: 3185
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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

Ripple Retreat: Trauma Recovery Meets Sobriety and Service with guest JJ Holley, A Veteran who lives to pay it forward

Duration seconds: 2286
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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

A New Partnership For Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support with Michael Mackniak

Duration seconds: 2888
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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Domestic Violence Exit Strategy | Safety First, Judgment Later

Duration seconds: 2600
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

TikTok Toilets And A Very Bad Diastat Day

Duration seconds: 3668
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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

What If Overworking Is A Trauma Reflex

Duration seconds: 2335
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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Grits, Cravings, And Caregiver Burnout | Special Needs Health Crisis

Duration seconds: 3483
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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

Friending: A Real-World Cure For Loneliness

Duration seconds: 1785
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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

The Man Behind the Badge joins us with special guest Eric Robinson

Duration seconds: 3184
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