{"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":403,"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":"2026-06-15T18:17:31.637838+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951"},"episode":{"title":"When A Stranger Shares A Dark Secret","slug":"when-a-stranger-shares-a-dark-secret","published_at":"2026-05-14T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/when-a-stranger-shares-a-dark-secret","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/19174673-when-a-stranger-shares-a-dark-secret.mp3","summary":"Send us Fan Mail A guy offers to help us move a table and chairs, and for a few minutes it feels like a normal neighborly moment. Then, out of nowhere, he mentions multiple felonies and casually claims he got caught trying to kill his wife. That single sentence flips the whole night on its head, and we walk through what happened, what safety steps we had in place, and why “he seems fine” is never a real plan when you are responsible for your home and family. From that shock, we zoom ou...","meta_description":"Send us Fan Mail A guy offers to help us move a table and chairs, and for a few minutes it feels like a normal neighborly moment. Then, out of nowhere, he…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2421,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-contagious-smile-podcast-5769951/episodes/when-a-stranger-shares-a-dark-secret/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/when-a-stranger-shares-a-dark-secret.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}