Survival Mode Disrupted with Leticia R Francis7 Sep 2025

From Incest to Impact

This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. In this episode, Sadia Carone unpacks her survival story with unfiltered truth, gut-wrenching detail, and laugh-out-loud wit. From childhood sexual abuse and narcissistic parenting to finding healing through theater, poetry, and comedy — this conversation is a full-circle moment of truth, art, and alchemy.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

🔥 The moment a Greek mythology class cracked open a hidden memory
💔 What it feels like to be treated as the villain in your own trauma
🎭 How performing became her lifeline and healing stage
🎤 The accidental voicemail that launched a music career
🧠 Tips for navigating suicidal thoughts with self-compassion
🌎 The truth about the Universe actually making it up to you

🎙️ What We Talk About:

Surviving incest and the silent shame it brings
The emotional weight of narcissistic motherhood
Reclaiming power through creativity, performance, and comedy
The healing power of telling your story out loud
How to hold space for suicidal thoughts without surrendering to them
The unexpected magic of following divine breadcrumbs
Choosing joy, artistry, and freedom over bitterness

🔑 Key Takeaways:“There’s a place inside you that no one can touch. No matter what they did.”“If you think you have no friends, I am your friend.”“Even FedEx takes 24 hours. So give the Universe time to deliver.”“You don’t have to carry their shame and your strength.”
🙌 Why This Episode Matters:

Sadia’s story isn’t just a survival story—it’s a blueprint for radical transformation. She doesn’t sugarcoat what she’s been through, but she also doesn’t let it define her. This episode is a masterclass in taking your pain, flipping it on its head, and using it as your mic check. If you’ve ever wondered whether healing is possible when the trauma runs deep—this one will light your fire.

💬 Connect with Sadia:

💼 LinkedIn – Sadia Carone
🎤 Instagram – @SadiaCarone
🎶 Spotify – Sadia Music
📹 TEDx Talk (linked on LinkedIn)

🔗 Resources & Links:

💣 Download the Survival Mode Exit Blueprint
👉🏾 Join the Survival Mode Exodus Membership
🎧 Subscribe to Survival Mode Disrupted: The Podcast on YouTube
✍🏾 Subscribe to Survival Mode Disrupted: The Newsletter on LinkedIn
💬 Book a 1:1 Session with Leticia
📖 Order Survival Mode Exit Plan Book

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