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A Contagious Smile Podcast

A Contagious Smile Podcast

By: 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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Episodes
  • BRAND NEW PODCAST SOMEBODY HAS TO SAY IT WITH VICTORIA CUORE AND MIKE MACKNIAK
    Jul 9 2026

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    Electronic medical records were supposed to make healthcare simpler. Instead, we’re watching patients get buried under repeated intake forms, duplicated medication lists, and “pre-check” paperwork that seems to disappear the moment you walk through the door. We say what a lot of people are thinking: if the chart is electronic, why are we answering the same questions at every visit, sometimes while we’re in pain, dizzy, or just trying to get basic care?

    Michael Macnack and Victoria Cure dig into what this does to trust and safety, from the everyday frustration of MyChart-style portals that do not talk to each other, to the bigger issues of HIPAA, privacy, and accountability. Victoria shares a raw, specific post-surgery experience that raises tough questions about allergy documentation and surgical timeouts. We also debate pain management head-on: when “just take the meds” helps healing, when it can create risk, and why personal history, trauma, and caregiving responsibilities change the decision completely. Along the way, we get practical about patient advocacy, including what you can ask for in the ER and how to push for clearer answers without getting brushed off.

    Then the conversation takes a hard turn into the online world, where a cyberbullying tragedy ends in a lawsuit that feels upside down, and we ask what accountability should look like when harm spreads through social media. If any of this has ever made you want to scream in your car, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s fed up with the system, and leave a review so more people can find the show, then tell us what topic you want us to take on next.

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    49 mins
  • When The Likes Fade, The Truth Stays
    Jul 9 2026

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    A seven-hour surgery is one thing. The days after can be the real test, especially when your body reacts, your pain is off the charts, and you’re trying to get medical people to listen while you’re still healing. We share what spinal surgery recovery looks like in our house, why Victoria refused to use a pain pump, and how a “simple” allergy oversight can turn into swelling, skin reactions, and a scary infection concern that sends you looking for a second set of eyes.

    Then we get into the part nobody likes to admit: support is easy when it’s public. We read a line that stops us cold, “A woman dies, and 300 people react… The funeral is attended by twelve,” and we talk about what it exposed for us during recovery. We unpack the difference between friends who check in because they care and people who only show up when they want something, plus how to set boundaries without letting cold people change who you are.

    The conversation also turns serious as we discuss cyberbullying, teen suicide, and a mother who speaks out and gets sued, raising hard questions about accountability, parenting, and what justice should look like when online cruelty has real-world consequences. We also share a personal win around body dysphoria, scars, and learning to feel safe being seen again, and why we’ll choose peace, love, and laughter over money and appearances every time.

    If this hit home, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of the conversation do you want us to go deeper on next?

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    52 mins
  • Mediumship Without The Movie Magic
    Jul 3 2026

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    Your gut knows things before your brain can explain them, but how do you tell the difference between real intuition and a loud imagination? We sit down with Danielle Ribbon Clumber, an LCSW trauma therapist in Utah and founder of Willow Medella Wellness, and her husband Nganga Mr. Pishu, a medicine man and practitioner, to talk about mediumship as a lived reality: confusing, validating, and sometimes isolating. With Abby jumping in as our guest co-host, the questions are curious, direct, and refreshingly human.

    We dig into the hardest part of being “gifted”, not the spooky moments, but the pressure to hide, second-guess, and feel ashamed because of culture, stigma, or fear of being labelled. Danielle shares how discernment grows through pattern recognition, self-trust, and nervous system regulation, plus why sensing energy in a room can be both ordinary and powerful. Nganga brings vivid haunted house stories, from unexplained footsteps and toys activating on their own to strange lights and experiences that seem tied to the land itself.

    Then we get practical. We debate Ouija boards versus spirit boards, talk about EVP (electronic voice phenomenon), and explain why tools like tarot, pendulums, and boards don’t “do” anything without the user’s energy, boundaries, and integrity. We also explore dream interpretation through a grounded lens: snake dreams, teeth dreams, house dreams, and why nightmares may be your brain trying to solve a problem, not punish you. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re picking up something real, this conversation offers language, guardrails, and a lot of permission to trust yourself without drifting into fantasy.

    Subscribe for more honest conversations, share this with a friend who loves the paranormal or psychology, and leave a review with the biggest question you still have about intuition or spirit communication.

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    55 mins
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