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Author: 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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From Post Op Pain To Purposeful Impact with Victoria Cuore and Michael Solomon

From Post Op Pain To Purposeful Impact with Victoria Cuore and Michael Solomon

2026-10-0532:42

Send us Fan Mail Over 130 surgeries will teach you who is solid and who is just loud. While Victoria recovers, we talk honestly about what healing looks like right after the hospital: the itching, the bigger-than-expected scar, and the weird contrast of being treated like royalty up front and then rushed through post-op when the ward is full. It is funny in places, raw in others, and grounded in the day-to-day reality of surviving and still showing up. From there, we get into something even ...
Life After Surgery And Life After Abuse

Life After Surgery And Life After Abuse

2026-10-0225:45

Send us Fan Mail They got her through surgery, but nobody talks enough about what happens right after the operating room when you’re still foggy, hurting, and being told to get dressed and get out. We’re Michael and Victoria, and we’re sharing the raw play-by-play of her latest arm surgery recovery, the nerve pain and swelling, and the frustrating moment we felt rushed out of post-op before her body had time to settle. From there, the conversation turns into the bigger story so many people l...
You Are Strong Enough To Leave Abuse Domestic Violence Awareness with Victoria Cuore

You Are Strong Enough To Leave Abuse Domestic Violence Awareness with Victoria Cuore

2026-09-2801:04:25

Send us Fan Mail One hit can flip your whole world, and the scariest part is how fast your brain tries to explain it away. We talk openly about domestic violence, coercive control, and the moment a relationship crosses a line that never should have existed. You’ll hear why denial is such a common first reaction, what “power and control” looks like in real life, and why an apology is often less about love and more about keeping you from leaving. We also get practical, because motivation witho...
He Brought Lube To A Vow Renewal, yep that's my husband with Victoria Cuore and Michael Solomon

He Brought Lube To A Vow Renewal, yep that's my husband with Victoria Cuore and Michael Solomon

2026-09-2501:08:29

Send us Fan Mail He plans a birthday breakfast. Two hours later, we’re standing at a cemetery while Michael pulls out a handmade 12-page scroll, custom silver rings, and asks Victoria to marry him again in front of her grandparents’ gravesite. It’s sweet, funny, a little chaotic, and it sets the tone for what comes next: the honest truth about what it takes to feel safe after trauma and to build a life that’s bigger than what tried to break you. From there, we shift into Domestic Viole...
Turning Pain Into Purpose With Peer Support

Turning Pain Into Purpose With Peer Support

2026-09-2142:44

Send us Fan Mail Your worst day can feel huge, right up until real loss snaps everything into focus. We open by sending heartfelt condolences to our friend Monk Sticky after he loses his mom, and we talk honestly about what grief looks like when the world keeps moving and you still have to hold it together for the people you love. Then we swing into the messy middle of everyday life: trying to launch Stronger Than a Mountain coffee and merch while TikTok seller support runs us in circles, th...
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