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A Contagious Smile Podcast

A Contagious Smile Podcast

De: 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
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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.

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  • We Tried To Help His Dad And Uncovered A Nightmare
    Mar 25 2026

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    He’s supposed to be “Dad” and he’s supposed to be safe. Then one phone call turns into months of ambulance rides, doctor appointments, opioid red flags, and a home that slowly stops feeling like home. We share what happened when we took in Michael’s biological father after a death in the family, believing we were doing the right thing and trying to build a relationship that never had a real chance to grow.

    Along the way, we also talk about a different kind of vulnerability: what it takes to trust your spouse with the parts of you that still feel tender. We get honest about trauma scars, body dysmorphia after domestic violence, and the lingering medical impacts of strangulation injuries. A mammogram and follow-up breast ultrasound adds another layer, reminding us how fast fear can spike and how powerful real support can be in a moment when you feel alone.

    Then the story goes darker: an overdose reversed with Narcan, a demand from doctors to take over medication management, escalating manipulation, and pressure to get involved in illegal activity. When suicide enters the conversation, firearms safety becomes immediate and non-negotiable. We talk about what we found, what professionals told us, and the cost of trying to save someone who refuses help, including job loss and financial fallout. If you’re navigating elder care, addiction, caregiver burnout, mental health crisis, or family fraud, this conversation is a blunt reminder to document everything, trust your gut, and set boundaries early.

    If this hit home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What boundary do you wish you had set sooner?

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  • Teaching Responsibility Without Shame
    Mar 23 2026

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    Responsibility sounds like a boring word until life makes it personal. We kick things off with a question we’ve all wrestled with: how do you actually teach responsibility, especially to teens, without turning your house into a battleground? From a blunt teen pregnancy “what if” to the very real chaos of a brand-new puppy, we talk about how responsibility isn’t a speech, it’s a pattern: face what needs to be faced, stop procrastinating the hard talk, and follow through even when it’s inconvenient.

    Then we go deeper into why avoiding truth is so exhausting. We share what it’s like living around narcissistic behavior, abuse dynamics, and the “black sheep” role where the person holding the facts becomes the biggest threat. We get into why survivors cling to their word, why evidence matters when people rewrite history, and why silence gives abusers room to keep winning. We also touch on a cease and desist letter tied to Victoria’s evidence-based writing and what happens when people accidentally identify themselves by trying to shut the truth down.

    We also bring it back home to parenting and day-to-day life: loving your kid while still holding the line, using calm consequences instead of yelling, and giving children room to decompress after a brutal day. Along the way, we share a few lighter stories about celebrities, respect in relationships, and an upcoming co-hosting moment we’re genuinely excited about.

    If any of this hits close to home, listen, share it with someone who needs it, and leave us a review. What’s one boundary you’ve set that changed your life?

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  • How A Couple Protects Joy From Outside Drama
    Mar 19 2026

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    People love our chemistry and our laughter, but we don’t pretend life is perfect. We keep our home “drama trauma-free” by choice, even when outsiders try to pull us into mess, guilt, or old family patterns. That simple rule sparks a bigger conversation about what it really takes to protect a marriage, rebuild trust, and keep joy from being negotiable.

    We go deep on relationship healing and hard honesty. Michael owns his past infidelity and talks about what finally changed when he stopped chasing ego and started choosing character. Victoria breaks down narcissistic abuse in plain language, including the way charm can turn into control, and why boundaries sometimes mean walking away from people you never expected to lose. If you’ve been through betrayal, manipulation, or an abusive relationship, you’ll hear validation plus practical mindset shifts.

    We also talk family advocacy, especially the loneliness many special needs parents face when “friends” disappear. From court and restraining orders to safety planning at home, we share why we take protection seriously without letting fear run our lives. And because this is us, you’ll also get the real-life chaos: service dogs, brand-new puppies, and the kind of humor that helps you breathe again.

    If you want more support, we mention our online academy with accessible courses and scholarships, plus Victoria’s books on narcissism and recovery. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a push toward peace, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

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Victoria brings inspiration and light to those of us that need encouragement. She doesn't interview her guests she speaks WITH them not to them like they have known one another for years.

Victoria is a true survivor who brings inspiration

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