{"podcast":{"title":"A Contagious Smile Podcast","slug":"a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951","podcast_index_feed_id":5769951,"rss_url":"https://rss.buzzsprout.com/2071161.rss","website_url":"http://www.acontagioussmile.com","image_url":"https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dbum0oge2hqv9ztlzu752xdie805?.jpg","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","episode_count":429,"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-08T06:17:24.117702+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951"},"episode":{"title":"Surgery, Setbacks, And Self-Advocacy","slug":"surgery-setbacks-and-self-advocacy","published_at":"2026-07-03T01:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/surgery-setbacks-and-self-advocacy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951","url":"https://acontagioussmile.mn.co/","audio_url":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2071161/episodes/19439238-surgery-setbacks-and-self-advocacy.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail One minute we’re hearing, “You can go home,” and the next we’re being warned that leaving in the wrong condition could mean paralysis. That whiplash sets the tone for a raw, honest update from Victoria and Michael after a major spinal surgery that turns into a week of complications, extreme pain, and a crash course in what patient safety really looks like when you’re the one in the bed. We talk through the surgery and the aftermath: blood pressure dropping dangerously ...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail One minute we’re hearing, “You can go home,” and the next we’re being warned that leaving in the wrong condition could mean paralysis. Th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2267,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/episodes/surgery-setbacks-and-self-advocacy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/surgery-setbacks-and-self-advocacy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}