Human Trafficking Survivor Speaks Out
We often talk about war in terms of soldiers, politics, and strategy. But conflict creates another reality—one where systems collapse, laws disappear, and exploitation thrives in the chaos. In this e...
23 Apr 1h 11min
“I Was A Jihadi Spy”
What creates a terrorist? Not the headline, the attack, or the manifesto. Before violence, there is always a story. In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Mubin Sheikh, a f...
16 Apr 1h 21min
"I Jumped From A Burning Plane…"
We love stories about survival—the miracle, the comeback, the headline. But we rarely talk about what survival actually costs. In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Jamie,...
9 Apr 1h 26min
What Started On Tinder Ended In Terror
We raise girls on fairy tales—Prince Charming, fast love, and the promise of forever. They’re taught to be chosen, to be patient, to make relationships work. But what we rarely talk about is how these...
1 Apr 1h 20min
Epstein’s Survivor: Jena-Lisa Jones Reveals All
Abuse doesn’t always hide in dark corners. Sometimes it lives in mansions, on private jets, and behind the reputations of powerful people. In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks...
26 Mar 1h 26min
She Was 15: A Woman’s Reality of Forced Child Marriage
What if your family told you you were going on vacation… And instead, you were married off? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Rubie, who was just 15 years old when he...
19 Mar 1h 15min
Joe DiMeo on Living After 80% Burns and the World’s First Face & Double Hand Transplant
We live in a world obsessed with appearance. We chase beauty, filters, and familiarity — often tying confidence to what we see in the mirror. But what happens when the mirror no longer shows the face ...
12 Mar 1h 8min
Boys Can Be Victims Too: The Silence Around Male Sexual Abuse
When we hear the word abuse, many people picture a girl. Culturally, harm is often associated with her fear and her silence. But what happens when the victim is a boy — and no one knows how to see it?...
5 Mar 1h 17min
