Podcast

The Shadow Sessions

Author: Hiba Balfaqih
Feed episode count: 31
Official site: https://www.theshadowsessionspodcast.com
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Summary

The Shadow Sessions is hosted by Hiba Balfaqih, an unconventional psychologist and trauma alchemist. We explore the stories that most people bury—particularly those tied to shame, trauma, and identity. Our goal is to shed light on the hidden corners of human experience, allowing listeners to hear stories that challenge societal norms and spark deep,introspective conversations.

Episodes

Jul 30, 2026 · not_requested

When Your Mother Is The Danger

Duration seconds: 888
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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

The Story Her Kidnapper Never Wanted Told

Duration seconds: 3881
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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

What Epestein Did To Her Mind

Duration seconds: 1123
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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

The Truth Behind Being A Sex Worker

Duration seconds: 3289
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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

My Family Was America's Most Dangerous Cult

Duration seconds: 3479
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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

I Killed My Abuser

Duration seconds: 3706
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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

How A 16 Years Old Robbed A Bank

Duration seconds: 3314
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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

America's Most Hated

Duration seconds: 3725
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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

The Untold Reality of Undercover Operations

Duration seconds: 3387
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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

The Wheelchair Doesn't Stop Me

Duration seconds: 3155
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

The Judge Said It Was The Worst He'd Ever seen

Duration seconds: 4593
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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

When The Monster was Family

Duration seconds: 3665
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Sold At 4 For Drug Money by her Mother

Duration seconds: 4413
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Sentenced to Life at Just 13 Years Old

Duration seconds: 5086
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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Human Trafficking Survivor Speaks Out

Duration seconds: 4312
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

“I Was A Jihadi Spy”

Duration seconds: 4914
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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

"I Jumped From A Burning Plane…"

Duration seconds: 5182
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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

What Started On Tinder Ended In Terror

Duration seconds: 4821
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

Epstein’s Survivor: Jena-Lisa Jones Reveals All

Duration seconds: 5177
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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

She Was 15: A Woman’s Reality of Forced Child Marriage

Duration seconds: 4547
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Mar 12, 2026 · not_requested

Joe DiMeo on Living After 80% Burns and the World’s First Face & Double Hand Transplant

Duration seconds: 4106
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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

Boys Can Be Victims Too: The Silence Around Male Sexual Abuse

Duration seconds: 4671
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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

When Anger Explodes: The Hidden Psychology Behind Losing Control

Duration seconds: 4211
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Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested

From Prison to MMA Legend: The Making of Frank Shamrock

Duration seconds: 5204
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Feb 12, 2026 · not_requested

The Sin Of Being a Girl: Surviving Honor-Based Violence

Duration seconds: 4333
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Feb 5, 2026 · not_requested

After the Collapse: Bankruptcy, Identity Loss and Building Again

Duration seconds: 4067
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Jan 29, 2026 · not_requested

Hacker & Identity James Linton

Duration seconds: 4369
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