# A Contagious Smile Podcast

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Official site: http://www.acontagioussmile.com
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
Episodes: 403

## Resource

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.

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## Episodes
- [We Cannot Keep Pouring Into People Who Never Pour Back](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/we-cannot-keep-pouring-into-people-who-never-pour-back) — 2026-06-15T09:00:00+00:00
- [When A Medium Nails The Details with special guests Danniel Worthen Cullumber and Gvnage Mishipeshu](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/when-a-medium-nails-the-details-with-special-guests-danniel-worthen-cullumber-and-gvnage-mishipeshu) — 2026-06-14T22:00:00+00:00
- [This Is What It Takes with special guest Daniel Ryan Cotler,  Psychological Warfare In Intimate Relationships](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/this-is-what-it-takes-with-special-guest-daniel-ryan-cotler-psychological-warfare-in-intimate-relationships) — 2026-06-12T00:00:00+00:00
- [Amir Arison: The Kind of Human the World Needs More Of](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/amir-arison-the-kind-of-human-the-world-needs-more-of) — 2026-06-11T03:00:00+00:00
- [Amir Arison Beyond The Blacklist: Why Faith's Poetry Touched His Heart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/amir-arison-beyond-the-blacklist-why-faith-s-poetry-touched-his-heart) — 2026-06-11T01:00:00+00:00
- [Care Coalition Caregiving Guests of Kellan Fluckinger](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/care-coalition-caregiving-guests-of-kellan-fluckinger) — 2026-06-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [A Medium Names The Missing Hand](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/a-medium-names-the-missing-hand) — 2026-06-08T09:00:00+00:00
- [What A Roast Reveals About How We See Ourselves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/what-a-roast-reveals-about-how-we-see-ourselves) — 2026-06-08T02:00:00+00:00
- [Schizophrenia And The Long Road Back](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/schizophrenia-and-the-long-road-back) — 2026-06-04T09:00:00+00:00
- [Five Hard Truths About Caregiving Rights And Advocacy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/five-hard-truths-about-caregiving-rights-and-advocacy) — 2026-06-01T09:00:00+00:00
- [Breaking The Silence On Abuse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/breaking-the-silence-on-abuse) — 2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00
- [Trauma Recovery Through Laughter and Honest Marriage Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/trauma-recovery-through-laughter-and-honest-marriage-talk) — 2026-05-28T09:00:00+00:00
- [Surviving Financial Crisis | The Resilience Story You Need to Hear](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/surviving-financial-crisis-the-resilience-story-you-need-to-hear) — 2026-05-25T09:00:00+00:00
- [Navigating Addiction, Mental Illness & Trauma | Civil Rights with Mark Astor with special guest Mark Astor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/navigating-addiction-mental-illness-trauma-civil-rights-with-mark-astor-with-special-guest-mark-astor) — 2026-05-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [A Private Message From Grandparents And A Skeptic’s Reaction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/a-private-message-from-grandparents-and-a-skeptic-s-reaction) — 2026-05-21T09:00:00+00:00
- [How Matthew Dixon Recovered From Schizophrenia And Biked Across Canada](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/how-matthew-dixon-recovered-from-schizophrenia-and-biked-across-canada) — 2026-05-18T09:00:00+00:00
- [When A Stranger Shares A Dark Secret](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/when-a-stranger-shares-a-dark-secret) — 2026-05-14T13:00:00+00:00
- [This Is What It Takes: Mental Health Care That Listens with Special Guest Rebecca Tuoni. Unbreakable Caregivers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/this-is-what-it-takes-mental-health-care-that-listens-with-special-guest-rebecca-tuoni-unbreakable-caregivers) — 2026-05-13T01:00:00+00:00
- [Miracles, Caregiver Resilience, and Showing Up with Amir Arison](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/miracles-caregiver-resilience-and-showing-up-with-amir-arison) — 2026-05-11T09:00:00+00:00
- [Choosing Courage Over Fear | Cheryl Preheim on Special Needs Resilience with Cheryl Preheim of NBC 11Aive and Faith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/choosing-courage-over-fear-cheryl-preheim-on-special-needs-resilience-with-cheryl-preheim-of-nbc-11aive-and-faith) — 2026-05-07T15:00:00+00:00
- [This Is What It Takes with Michael Mackniak and Victoria Cuore. People Stop Seeking Help When The System Stops Listening](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/this-is-what-it-takes-with-michael-mackniak-and-victoria-cuore-people-stop-seeking-help-when-the-system-stops-listening) — 2026-05-07T09:00:00+00:00
- [The Power of Unscripted Healing | Trauma Survivors Talk Real](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/the-power-of-unscripted-healing-trauma-survivors-talk-real) — 2026-05-04T09:00:00+00:00
- [Healthcare Trauma: When Systems Fail Special Needs Families | Fight Back with Michael Mackniak and Victoria Cuore](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/healthcare-trauma-when-systems-fail-special-needs-families-fight-back-with-michael-mackniak-and-victoria-cuore) — 2026-05-01T09:00:00+00:00
- [Creating Safe Spaces for Abuse Survivors | Support Systems](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/creating-safe-spaces-for-abuse-survivors-support-systems) — 2026-04-30T09:00:00+00:00
- [Building A Free Mental Health Resource Network For Caregivers with Michael Mackniak](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/building-a-free-mental-health-resource-network-for-caregivers-with-michael-mackniak) — 2026-04-27T14:00:00+00:00
- [From Teacher to Griever | How Katie Rizzo Survived Opioid Loss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/from-teacher-to-griever-how-katie-rizzo-survived-opioid-loss) — 2026-04-27T01:00:00+00:00
- [Ripple Retreat: Trauma Recovery Meets Sobriety and Service with guest JJ Holley, A Veteran who lives to pay it forward](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/ripple-retreat-trauma-recovery-meets-sobriety-and-service-with-guest-jj-holley-a-veteran-who-lives-to-pay-it-forward) — 2026-04-24T14:00:00+00:00
- [A New Partnership For Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support with Michael Mackniak](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/a-new-partnership-for-trauma-informed-mental-health-support-with-michael-mackniak) — 2026-04-22T09:00:00+00:00
- [Domestic Violence Exit Strategy | Safety First, Judgment Later](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/domestic-violence-exit-strategy-safety-first-judgment-later) — 2026-04-20T09:00:00+00:00
- [TikTok Toilets And A Very Bad Diastat Day](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/tiktok-toilets-and-a-very-bad-diastat-day) — 2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00
- [What If Overworking Is A Trauma Reflex](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/what-if-overworking-is-a-trauma-reflex) — 2026-04-13T09:00:00+00:00
- [Grits, Cravings, And Caregiver Burnout | Special Needs Health Crisis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/grits-cravings-and-caregiver-burnout-special-needs-health-crisis) — 2026-04-09T09:00:00+00:00
- [Friending: A Real-World Cure For Loneliness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/friending-a-real-world-cure-for-loneliness) — 2026-04-06T22:00:00+00:00
- [The Man Behind the Badge joins us with special guest Eric Robinson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/the-man-behind-the-badge-joins-us-with-special-guest-eric-robinson) — 2026-04-06T09:00:00+00:00

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