The Story Her Kidnapper Never Wanted Told

The Story Her Kidnapper Never Wanted Told

How do you respond when your life changes in a matter of seconds? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Allison Smith, whose ordinary trip to a convenience store became a fight for survival when an armed woman hijacked her car. In those terrifying moments, Allison experienced what so many trauma survivors describe: first freezing, then fawning, and ultimately finding the strength to fight back. But surviving the attack was only the beginning. This conversation goes beyond violent crime. It explores the psychology of survival, why our instincts don't always look the way we expect, and the emotional aftermath that follows once the immediate danger has passed. Allison shares what it means to live with trauma, reclaim her voice, and rebuild a sense of safety after experiencing the unimaginable. This episode is about survival instincts, trauma recovery, resilience, and discovering that healing begins long after the moment you survive.

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Episoder(33)

The Most Shocking Moments - Part 2

The Most Shocking Moments - Part 2

Some moments stay with you long after the conversation ends. In this special episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih revisits some of the most powerful and unforgettable moments from the series...

13 Aug 28min

The Most Shocking Moments

The Most Shocking Moments

Some moments stay with you long after the conversation ends. In this special episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih revisits some of the most powerful and unforgettable moments from the series...

5 Aug 21min

When Your Mother Is The Danger

When Your Mother Is The Danger

Some conversations don't end when the cameras stop rolling—they deserve to be unpacked. In this episode of The Notebook, Hiba Balfaqih reflects on her conversation with Jazmine and explores the psych...

30 Jul 14min

What Epestein Did To Her Mind

What Epestein Did To Her Mind

Some conversations don't end when the cameras stop rolling—they deserve to be unpacked. In this episode of The Notebook, Hiba Balfaqih reflects on her conversation with Jena-Lisa Jones, a survivor of...

15 Jul 18min

The Truth Behind Being A Sex Worker

The Truth Behind Being A Sex Worker

What happens when the beliefs you're raised with become the source of your deepest wounds? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Veronica Monet, who was born into a religi...

8 Jul 54min

My Family Was America's Most Dangerous Cult

My Family Was America's Most Dangerous Cult

What happens when the person who teaches you right from wrong is later revealed to be responsible for unimaginable violence? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Anna, wh...

1 Jul 57min

I Killed My Abuser

I Killed My Abuser

What happens when the people meant to protect you never do? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with David, who spent years growing up in an environment shaped by fear, contr...

24 Jun 1h 1min

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