Raised by a bipolar alcoholic mother and a father with a gambling addiction, Lori Thomas spent her childhood in constant motion—physically, emotionally, and mentally. In this unfiltered episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, Lori opens up about surviving addiction, bulimia, instability, and eventually learning how to put herself first.

This isn’t just a story about hardship. It’s about healing out loud—and reclaiming your identity when no one ever gave you space to build one.

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Resources & Support:

• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) – https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
• Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – https://www.nami.org
• Project HEAL – https://www.theprojectheal.org
• Al-Anon Family Groups – https://al-anon.org

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“I was stabbed five times… and they told me I’d never speak again.”
In this gripping episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, LaDios Muhammad shares her harrowing story of surviving an attempted murder at the hands of her ex-husband. Told she’d never talk again, she now uses her voice to advocate, heal, and uplift others.

Her journey is one of unimaginable pain and radical strength.
This is not just a story of survival. It’s a story of returning to yourself.

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Resources & Support:
National Domestic Violence Hotline – https://www.thehotline.org | Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Women’s Law – https://www.womenslaw.org
Therapy for Black Girls – https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com
The Healing Circle Foundation – https://www.thehealingcirclefoundation.org
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence – https://www.nrcdv.org

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“I pulled the trigger… and then I woke up.”
Zach survived a suicide attempt that should have killed him, and came back with a mission to live differently. In this powerful episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, he shares what it’s like to live with the consequences of that moment, how he’s healing emotionally and physically, and why he wants to help others who feel like they’ve hit rock bottom.

This story is raw, honest, and deeply human. If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone.

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📚 Resources & Support:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988): https://988lifeline.org
To Write Love on Her Arms: https://twloha.com
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): https://www.thetrevorproject.org
NAMI (Mental Health Support): https://nami.org
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

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What do you do when the world expects you to entertain—while you're quietly grieving the loss of the most important person in your life?

In this powerful episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, acclaimed actress Elise Neal (The Hughleys, Hustle & Flow, Scream 2) reveals what it took to keep performing under the spotlight while her personal world crumbled behind the scenes.

She opens up about grief, survival, and what it means to show up when you're falling apart.
This is one you’ll never forget.

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Resources
GriefShare – https://www.griefshare.org
Therapy for Black Girls – https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – https://www.nami.org
Sad Girls Club (mental health support) – https://www.sadgirlsclub.org

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"They told me she wouldn’t survive... but I refused to believe that was the end of our story."
Mike Knox was living a vibrant, full life when everything changed—his young daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy, and seizures began threatening every part of her future. What followed was a journey filled with sleepless nights, hospital visits, prayer, panic, and unconditional love.

In this episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, Mike opens up about being a father in crisis, what it means to advocate for your child when the world tells you to give up, and how he found strength in vulnerability.

This story is about more than survival—it’s about showing up every single day for the people you love, even when you’re falling apart inside.

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Related Resources & Support:

• Epilepsy Foundation: https://www.epilepsy.com
• Parent to Parent USA: https://www.p2pusa.org
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org
• Family Voices (support for caregivers of children with special needs): https://familyvoices.org
• Black Men Heal: https://blackmenheal.org

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Welcome to The Resilience Files, a powerful and heartfelt podcast hosted by three survivors—Carrie Bernans, Jessie B. Evans, and Anjelika Washington—who’ve each faced life-altering trauma and found a way to rise. In this trailer episode, get to know your hosts, their unique stories, and what inspired them to create this healing space.

Carrie survived being hit by a drunk driver. Jessie overcame a brutal stabbing. Anjelika lived through a school shooting. Together, they bring raw honesty, unmatched empathy, and healing energy to every episode.

Our Mission: To create a space for healing, empathy, and inspiration through storytelling—while showcasing resilience and the unexpected lessons born from adversity.

Each week, we’ll feature:

• Survivor stories told with heart—not just interviews.

• Honest conversations between your hosts and expert guests.

• Celebrity guests reading real stories from real people—with a powerful twist.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement.

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“I thought I was dead. Then I heard someone yelling, ‘You’re gonna be alright, Brown.’”
In this powerful premiere episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, we sit down with Andrew Brown, an Army veteran who survived a life-altering explosion in Afghanistan. But what happened after the blast is just as gripping: PTSD, recovery, and the journey to reclaim his identity.

This is a raw and emotional story of trauma, survival, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when your life changes in a split second.

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