Episode
True Crime to Healing: Collier Landry on Storytelling and Trauma
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- Unconventional Leaders
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- Feb 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3980
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- https://www.heatherparady.com/podcast
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Summary
At just 12 years old, Collier Landry testified against his father in one of Ohio’s most publicized trials following the murder of his mother. His film A Murder in Mansfield became part of his healing and opened conversations about the lasting impact of violence on families, communities, and survivors. In this conversation, we explore authenticity in storytelling, the tension between public curiosity and personal truth, and how creative expression can transform pain into meaning. Collier reflects on how creativity became a lifeline… serving as tools for processing grief, reclaiming identity, and confronting generational trauma. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: The long-term ripple effects of violence beyond the courtroom Why true crime often misses the survivor perspective Using storytelling to reclaim identity instead of being defined by tragedy CONNECT WITH COLLIER LANDRY: Website: https://www.collierlandry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collierlandry/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/156 Mentioned in this episode: Empowered Podcasting Grab your ticket here: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/check-out?am_id=heather444 Use code: EPC20 **“This is an affiliate link, which means. I earn a commission when you purchase through it**