Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of human trafficking, abuse, and war that may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Lurata Lyon, a survivor of human trafficking and the Yugoslav Wars. At just 17 years old, Lurata’s life was shattered when she was kidnapped and held captive by a human trafficking and organ-harvesting gang during the violent split of former Yugoslavia. For six harrowing months, she faced unimaginable abuse, fear, and darkness. Her brave rescue eventually brought her to the UK as a political refugee, where she began the challenging journey of healing and rebuilding her life.

However, Lurata’s challenges did not end there. In an extraordinary turn of events, after returning home, she was kidnapped again—this time by Serbia's illegitimate army. For six months, she endured torture, abuse, and captivity once more. Her journey of survival against all odds is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the will to overcome the darkest of circumstances.

Today, Lurata is an international public motivational speaker, and the author of Unbroken: Surviving Human Trafficking. In this episode, she shares her journey of survival against all odds, from enduring the horrors of captivity to finding the strength to rise and inspire others. Her story is one of pain, resilience, hope, and the indomitable will to survive.

Tune in to hear Lurata’s incredible journey, how she escaped captivity, and how her experiences have shaped her mission to empower others and shed light on the realities of human trafficking.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

- Lurata’s harrowing experience as a victim of human trafficking and organ harvesting

- The brutal conditions of solitary confinement, abuse, and fear she faced at just 17 years old

- Her daring rescue and journey to the UK as a political refugee

- Lurata’s second kidnapping and the unimaginable suffering she endured at the hands of Serbia's illegitimate army

- Her journey of healing, recovery, and resilience

- Lurata’s work today as a public speaking coach, motivational speaker, and advocate against human trafficking.

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