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Kidnapped in Somalia: 93 Days to Survive or Die

Kidnapped in Somalia: 93 Days to Survive or Die

Update: 2025-06-03
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In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Jessica Buchanan, a humanitarian worker who was kidnapped in Somalia and held hostage for 93 harrowing days.
 
With no weapons, no training, and no escape in sight, Jessica relied on grit, faith, and the raw power of the human spirit to survive. She shares the terrifying details of her abduction, the mental strength it took to stay alive, and how she turned her pain into purpose.
 
If you’ve ever doubted your own resilience, this conversation will remind you: you are stronger than you think.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Jessica’s 93-Day Kidnapping Story
01:21 Realizing Inner Strength in Captivity
04:09 The Value of Manufactured Adversity
06:24 What Happened in Somalia
12:09 Building Mental Resilience, One Minute at a Time
14:48 The Rescue: Navy SEAL Operation
20:05 Life After Trauma and Finding Purpose
21:39 How to Connect with Jessica
21:53 Final Message
 
Connect to Jessica:
camera with flash Instagram: @jessicacbuchanan
blue book Facebook: Jessica Buchanan
briefcase LinkedIn: Jessica Buchanan
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Kidnapped in Somalia: 93 Days to Survive or Die

Kidnapped in Somalia: 93 Days to Survive or Die

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