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From the campus of Montclair State University, Matthew Isler witnessed the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. It eventually inspired him to pursue a career in law enforcement. For over a decade he took police exams. After graduating from college, Matt had a desk job in publishing for seven years and was eventually laid off. A week later, he finally received his police test certification from the city of Hoboken. He also received a letter from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey police department regarding employment.At the age of 33 years old, Matt graduated from the Bergen County Police Academy. He was sworn in on December 23, 2013, as a Hoboken police officer. His career was unfortunately cut short after nine years of service, due to misconduct. Find Matt IslerX (twitter) @ madhuge99.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenCubita CafeSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Bobby Crudele is back!A very magnetic and energetic personality who happens to be one of the best Law Enforcement Officers in North Jersey.  Outwardly he appeared to be the life of the party.  On the inside, Bobby was fighting a battle that he was losing slowly, the fight with the bottle.  After chasing Alcohol down a very dangerous path, Bobby surrendered and asked for help, something that is very difficult for all Police to reach out for and admit.  Once Bobby got the help he needed, a new lease on life began to surface.  He's still the life of the party, but realizes that he doesn't need the alcohol to be the true person that he always had been. Hear from the man himself on his insights about life, friendship, and staying sober. Find Bobby CrudeleInstagramFacebookTwitterFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenCubita CafeSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Ryan grew up in western Wi and is from a family of cops on his mother’s side, farmers, trades people and laborers on his fathers side. Ryan initially followed in his father’s footsteps in the trades as an electrician, but while working on new home construction of sever police officers, he did some ride a longs and was hooked. Ryan worked as an electrician at night so he could attend Wisconsin’s Police Recruit academy during the day to become a licensed peace officer in WI. In the late fall of 2005 Ryan graduated and was hired as a Deputy at a small rural Sheriff’s Office in Western WI where his grandfather and uncle had spent their entire careers, although Ryan’s career would only be 11 short years. During his career Ryan worked in Corrections at the County Jail, eventually taking a promotion to patrol, and then worked as a dual certified K9 handler doing narcotics detection and criminal apprehension receiving his K9 training and certifications through St Paul MN PD’s elite K9 training program, one of the best in the world.Wisconsin has unique and unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Ryan came into law enforcement already addicted to alcohol but was consuming what was considered acceptable by his local standards. During his career Ryan found easy access to other prescription medications through his doctor while trying to cope with PTS and pain management. The combination alcoholism and endless pills would eventually lead to his downfall in October of 2016 in very public and embarrassing way.Ryan got sober, but struggled with his mental health until he eventually took a giant leap of faith and tried a psychedelic healing retreat through a non-profit called The Siren Project, who specializes in sending first responders to Mexico where they can legally partake in “sacred medicine” ceremonies. It was there that Ryan finally found relief from his demons and his healing journey began.Find Ryan FowlerWebsiteInstagramThe Siren ProjectFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Kenneth Strange Jr. is a former FBI Special Agent and DOJ Special Agent-In-Charge, Private Investigator and Award-Winning author.  A Spanish-speaker, Arabist and member of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), he has recently published a Best-Selling true crime memoir, “A Cop’s Son: One G-Man’s Fight Against Jihad, Global Fraud and the Cartels.”Strange served with three distinct and distinguished US Government Agencies pursuing criminals and bad actors including some of the most heinous criminals in the world. His service to those agencies brought him into direct conflict with Jihadists, International Fraudsters, and the Cartels.This true crime memoir has been hailed as ‘gripping’ and ‘compelling’ by Ray Kelly, former two-time NYC Police Commissioner, and Bill Bratton, former NYC Police Commissioner and LA Police Chief, as well as several others prominent in the genre.His hobbies include hiking, reading and traveling (he has traveled to 65 countries). A former state of California Private Investigator (PI), he is married to an RN, has two adult children and lives in Ventura County, California. He recently became a grandfather for the first time.  Find KennethWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenCubita CafeSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Angel joined the NYPD in June 1992 and worked patrol and anti-crime until 2004, eventually being moved to the 48 Detective Squad, Burglary Robbery Apprehension ModuleIn 2005 Angel was Promoted to Detective and began a specialized detail in the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) in 2007.  Throughout is time in the JTTF Angel was the case Detective for Operation Rapid Return finding Abdel Hameed Shehadeh a Staten Island Jihadist who was attempting to enlist in the U.S. Army and then defect to the Taliban so he could conduct an attack on U.S. Troops. Then being assigned as the case Detective for Operation High Rise, subject Adis Medujanin and Co-conspirator to Denver subject Najibullah Zazi.  Angel disrupted the planned and coordinated NYC subway suicide bombing plot, which was Osama Bin Laden’s last attempt to attack the U.S. before he was killed.  To have taken place on 9/11/2009. Find AngelInstagram X/Twitter Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenCubita CafeSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

 ​Michael Anthony  Palazzo was  born and raised in  Quuens.He was raised in a small neighborhood called Maspeth,a predominantly Italian neighboorhood. it was a neighborhood that if your family didn't own a business you became cop or fireman  or a gangster or somewhere in between.Michael was heavily involved in athletics  growing up and never really wanted to be a cop.His father Pasquale,who was a Correction Officer on Rikers urged him to take all  the police tests in New York  just in case his athletic plans fell through.In 1997 Nassau County police came calling  and he had scored very high.He was hired and his 21 year  Police Career began.He loved the action  and was hooked from there l protecting and serving  the community He began to specialize in DWI arrests  and was recognized  with numerous awards and made  over 3000 DWI arrests Little did he know in November 2009  his life would change.He was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure .After 2 months of dialysis  he underwent a  sucessful kidney transplant  and returned to full duty 1 year later However Michael was not done with his battle.  On May 30 2023 after 13.5 years the transplanted kidney had failed  and it was back on dialysis and back to needing another kidney.However this time would be an entirely different battle for his life.During the evaluation  for a new kidney the doctors discovered  4 blockages in his heart.Now facing death in the face he underwent a 6 hour  open heart surgery.It was the toughest mental and physical battle of his life.The journey wasn't over .On November 27 2023 after a grueling  6month the Queens native received a Kidney from his Mom which saved his life allowing him to share his story with other who are battling tough times mentally and physically Find MichaelInstagramFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenCubita CafeSupport the showSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Sherrie Allsup is an international speaker, educator, and subject matter expert with lived experience. She speaks on topics such as sexual assault, sexual abuse, trauma, and suicide. Sherrie is a survivor of long-term sexual abuse, trauma, and suicide attempts. After much hard work and healing she became the founder and CEO of Courage Starts With You. For victims, Courage means telling someone and reaching out for help. For law enforcement, Courage means looking beyond the traditional victim interview technique to recognize how and why victims of assault may act differently than victims of crimes.  She purchased a cemetery plot, purchased the outfit she wanted to be buried in, and made the decision that morning was going to be the day Sherrie Allsup no longer lived to endure the pain she lived daily throughout her life. Yet, those were not the cards that she was dealt. That was the moment that she began to take her power back. Sherrie Allsup’s journey took a profound turn when faced with the contemplation of ending her life, she instead chose to reclaim her power. She now travels and shares her story to shine a light on the lifelong challenges that sexual abuse and trauma leave behind.Her pieces of training are centered around shining a light on the dark epidemic of sexual abuse and assault. She is also a member of RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest, and Neglect Network). She says, “Trauma victims almost live plan to plan or we wouldn’t survive.” Embracing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) psychotherapy, Sherrie embarked on a new chapter. In her own words, “This sentiment encapsulates her life, where she navigated each moment with a flickering flashlight, battling the pain that haunted her daily. Determined to break free from the past, she decided that the grip of her father’s years of abuse is not going to define her”.Find SherrieWebsiteFacebookLinkedinFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenCubita CafeSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Dom is the only child to immigrant parents from Italy, all about the ideas and practice of morals. He started his career in Law Enforcement in 1997 as a juvenile detention officer then became a Hudson county Corrections Officer. In 2000 he graduated from Essex County police Academy, as a Hudson County Sheriff Officer, the following year in 2001 took his oath as a  Bayonne Police Officer During his career as a BPD he encountered many stressful moments. The biggest form of stress came when their infant son passed unexpectedly in 2008.  In 2013, Dom encountered a life changing event after being charged with use of excessive force resulting in him being sentenced to 42 months in prison.Find Dom LilloInstagramFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenCubita CafeSupport the showSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

George T. Drost, a distinguished attorney and curator of art, has a life story that mirrors the resilience and triumph of the human spirit. Born in former Czechoslovakia during one of the darkest periods in history, George's early years were marred by the harsh realities of World War II. His parents were compelled to divorce, and his father faced the brutal fate of being forced into a work camp under the Gestapo.In a heartbreaking decision to protect their family, George's parents chose to leave him in the Czech and sought refuge for his brother in Austria to escape the clutches of the Gestapo. It was not until George turned four that the family was joyfully reunited in Austria. The journey to the United States followed a time when anti-European sentiments were prevalent. In the face of adversity, George was instilled with the importance of assimilation, a lesson that would shape his future. Assimilate at all costs.Despite the distance from his homeland, George never forgot his roots. His connection to Czech heritage became even more evident when he assumed the role of honorary consulate to The Czech Republic. This position allowed him to bridge the gap between his adopted home and the land of his birth.Realizing the significance of the narrative, George enlisted the help of Nicki Pascarella to bring his father's story to life in a modern context. The collaboration resulted in "THE QUIET HERO," a best-selling book that not only chronicles the personal struggles of George's family but serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Through his legal career, diplomatic role, and curatorship, George T. Drost has become a living example of turning personal history into a source of inspiration for generations to come.The Quiet HeroWebsiteOrder HereFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenCubita CafeSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Michael Martyn can be summed up in a handful of words. He is a father, a husband, a veteran, a brother to 5, and a former foster child. While these words may be accurate, they give no justice to the many difficult situations and circumstances that Mike had faced throughout his life. At four years old, Mike lost his father to a car accident and continued living with his mother, who by most accounts, wasn’t the tender, caring, loving mother that most moms are. Mike suffered abuse after abuse at the hands of his mother, and multiple stepfathers and boyfriends of his mother. He watched and did his best to defend and protect his 5 younger siblings. Mike had been placed in institutions over a dozen times. He stayed at shelters, group homes, foster homes, couch surfed, and slept on park benches. Mike is now 38 years old and with the help of his last foster father, managed to graduate high school and enter the workforce. Mike successfully completed multiple professional clown training programs where he learned the skills to work as a birthday party clown and found the time to visit sick children at hospitals and was praised by the staff and family as a delight, and a wonderful change for the families and children facing the end of their life. Mike is a graduate of EMT school where he took that training to Lodi, NJ as a volunteer and paid EMT. At the age of 20, Mike joined the NJ Army National Guard. While in the Army, in the summer of 2008, Mike deployed to Camp Bucca Iraq where he served with pride alongside some of the most incredible men and women the United States Army has ever seen. Mike completed his term in the NJ Army Nation Guard in 2012 with the rank of Sergeant. This would prove to be one of the proudest accomplishments according to Mike, but not the most helpful. Mike began attending counseling sessions at the VA hospital in East Orange where he received a diagnosis for PTSD. Mike began a new chapter in his life in 2014 when he met his current wife, Katie. (some apparently call her Lauren (yes they do Mike)) Mike and Katie share 3 beautiful children together, Nora, Hope, and Mikey. Mike now spends his free time with his children.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackPoPl Discount code TSP20The Oakley KitchenBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

 ​Justin Kase, a trailblazing entertainment aficionado, emerged into the industry at just 16, rubbing shoulders with legends like Chucky Brown, Lenny Wilkens, Dikembe Mutombo, and Steve Smith as the Atlanta Hawks' ball boy. Mentored by luminaries Ryan Cameron & Greg Street, he found his calling, journeying from HOT 98.1FM in Greenville, South Carolina, where he dazzled as an on-air personality, production maestro, and promotions ace.Co-founding the acclaimed Zaytoven Radio with Humble Gee, Justin contributed to its Sirius radio triumph with beats known for shaping hits like "Usher - Papers," "Gucci Mane - So Icey," and "Gucci Mane feat Oj Da Juiceman - Make The Trap Say Ay." Venturing forth after two years, he remains connected to Zaytoven and Roland from Digital Dope Radio, sustaining his legacy.Transitioning from 16 dynamic years in radio, Justin pivoted to a thriving photography venture, gracing publications like the New York Times, People Magazine, and the New York Post. His lens has captured luminaries like Tray Chaney, Nappy Roots, NLE Choppa, LL Cool J, Tana, Georgia NAACP, and a host of others, establishing him as a luminary in the field.Navigating personal challenges, including marriage-induced stress and depression, Justin grappled with Adderall abuse, spiraling into a tumultuous phase with cocaine. Seeking redemption, he embarked on a transformative journey, voluntarily embracing rehab in September 2017. Emerging after 90 days with newfound clarity, a counselor's advice led him to photography, reigniting his passion and driving his sobriety.Four years on, Justin Kase stands as one of the preeminent celebrity photographers in the southern landscape, using his lens not only to capture moments but to illuminate his own triumphant tale of resilience and redemption. Find Justin KaseInstagramTikTokWebsiteAddicts with VoiceFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Nancy Nugent (no, she’s not related to Ted), was born and raised in Northern NJ and still finds herself here despite the many, many thoughts she’s had about living out of state. She’s found it’s truly hard to give up the Jersey card, but she did at least move to a different county when she left home. Growing up, the only law enforcement knowledge Nancy had was because of her grandfather, who had retired as a police sergeant long before she was born. Nancy had absolutely no intention, desires, or even thoughts about getting into anything related to law enforcement, public service, etc. but many years ago in college, when picking the mandatory elective courses, Nancy chose what she figured to be the least sleep inducing class, Intro to Criminal Justice. As a result of that one class, Nancy ended up adding a Criminal Justice major to her Communications degree and, after realizing going the actual police officer route wasn’t a desire, has now had a career path which started in police dispatch, detoured to fraud and federal background investigations, and then came back to dispatch, where she has spent the last 9 years in two departments growing from dispatch trainee to her current title of supervisory dispatcher. She has heard things ranging from super sweet to absolutely heartbreaking, has acted as an unintentional therapist, and has been screamed at and called every name in the book by complete strangers, all while keeping track of various rules, regulations, people, their personalities, and their preferences. When not at work, Nancy gets out of dispatch mode the best she can and tries to spend time with her significant other, friends, and family, but mostly gets ordered around by a 12 year old, 30 pound pit bull mix named Trooper (who is absolutely NOT named after the state police). She’s found exploring various hiking trails and other outdoor spots to be the best mind clearing activity ever. Nancy also lives to be the fun aunt to her two most awesome nephews. Find Nancy NugentInstagramFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

For Three full years Kevin Donaldson and Mike Failace have explored tales of extreme Suffering and overcoming of adversity from either survivors, loved ones, or the professionals that care for those in need.  The Suffering Podcast has built a mission around assisting those in need to assist in overcoming of trauma and pain by highlighting individuals or topics that may give better coping skills or tools to succeed.  Don’t be mistaken to think that hearing all the stories don’t come without a price.  Either the suffering brought on by the production of the show or the stories behind the subject, Kevin and Mike need moments to step back and reflect on their journey in shows like this.Find Kevin P. DonaldsonWebsiteInstagramTwitter (X)FacebookLinkedInFind Mike FailaceInstagramFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Dr. Miglietta is the Chief of Trauma & Critical Care at the new Wynn Hospital in New York. He is currently the Program Director of the General Surgery Residency Program, Chairman and Professor of Surgery, and Associate Dean at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the former Chief of Acute Care Surgery at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Prior to that role, at Columbia, Dr. Miglietta served as Chief of the Division of Trauma & Critical Care at New York University School of Medicine and Director of Trauma and Co-Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the renowned and historic Bellevue Hospital Trauma Center in New York City.Dr. Miglietta founded and serves as Director of the Homeland Security Mobile Trauma Unit. This unit provided medical care to dignitaries and federal agents in conjunction with the United States Secret Service and Department of State - Diplomatic Security Service for over 10 years. He is an Honorary Police Surgeon providing expert trauma consultation for the New York City Police Department. From 2004 to 2014, he served as the Physician Advisor to the United States Secret Service. Dr. Miglietta is a Special Deputy U.S. Marshal assigned to the NY/NJ Fugitive Task Force.Dr. Miglietta spearheaded medical education in northern New Jersey by creating 11 residency programs. He is actively involved in educating medical students and residents and served as the Director of Medical Education and Program Director for the Hackensack Meridian General Surgery Residency Program. He has authored and co-authored more than thirty peer-reviewed publications and is dual board certified in Surgery and Critical Care. As a leader in the profession, Dr. Miglietta practices Robotic & Laparoscopic General Surgery as well as Critical Care. He performed the first robotic general surgery procedures at various Hospitals.Find Dr. Maurizio Migliettahttp://www.mobiletraumaunit.org/Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

In June of 2012 Clark ran into the pedophile rapist who had abused hin as a young boy. By his side was ayoung boy about the age that he had raped Clark.. Seeing him ripped open all of Clark’s  repressed childhood pain.  A few months later Clark drove to his house to confront him. At the end of that confrontation, he lay dead. HeI was arrested for his murder and faced life in prison, but instead, Clark accepted a plea deal to 2nd degree murder and got sent away to prison for 5 years.During his time incarcerated, ClarkI decided to transform his life from one of self-destruction, to one of self-construction. Clark’s gateway to a better life would require self-discipline and self-improvement. Theavenue for attaining these two things would come from daily exercise, faith, transparency, and nolonger harboring the secrets from my past. This past year Clark found himself going on a 6-month backslideafter sustaining a shoulder injury and then finding his brother dead on our kitchen floor. Clark wasdepressed, lethargic, and eating unhealthy foods. After looking in the mirror at his ballooning weight, hesaid, “This has to change.  Clark has an upcoming multi-episode documentary coming out soon, as well as a book release with Simon and Schuster Publishing. Please follow Clark Fredericks on all the social media platforms to stay up to dateon his soon to be released projects.InstagramFacebookWebsiteFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Part 2Three years and we have learned so much. All the new friends and all the new faces have become our family. On this episode, it is all about the celebration of our new extended family and those we have brought into our circle. Those that have born their soul and came out cleaner on the other side. Tonight we are at Mickey’s bar and Grill for our three-year anniversary party and year and celebration.Mickeys WebsiteFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

PART 1Three years and we have learned so much. All the new friends and all the new faces have become our family. On this episode, it is all about the celebration of our new extended family and those we have brought into our circle. Those that have born their soul and came out cleaner on the other side. Tonight we are at Mickey’s bar and Grill for our three-year anniversary party and year and celebration.Mickeys WebsiteFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

On our last “in studio” recording for Season 3 of The Suffering Podcast, we welcome back two of our favorite people, Mike Depalma and Bobby Crudele to have a little fun at the end of the year.  We hear stories of those who have overcome adversity on a level that can hardly be comprehended, its time to pick our head up from the hard work and enjoy.Mike DePalma has seen war, a career in law-enforcement, and a personal battle that would cripple most. Multiple concussive blasts, while overseas in the army coupled with on the job injuries as a police officer have left Mike with a diagnosed traumatic brain injury. You have seen him numerous times on the show and the Hurricane has returned.Bobby Crudele comes from a family that has deep roots in Jersey City and Belleville and as a kid moved to North Arlington. Bobby has served honorably as a Sergeant in the North Arlington Police department and will finish his career with distinction this year.   His deep love of sports rose out of I growing up on the playground, spending most of his entire youth playing some sport every day continuing into adulthood.  A man whom we admire, Bobby has one of the most warped senses of humor and quickest of wits.  Strap in for a wild ride when Bobby comes to town.Find Bobby CrudeleWebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Paul Martino is the picture of success.  The loving wife, great family, beautiful home and successful business.  Paul owns one of the largest landscape construction companies in NJ building parks, athletic fields, stadiums, synthetic turf and general construction.  There has been a lot crammed into the 63 revolutions around the sun.Paul’s journey began a long time ago, growing up in Bloomfield NJ when he was first introduced to drugs and alcohol.  Escalating to more frequent usage and harder drugs, by the time high school rolled around Paul would be considered by most to be an addict.  Being an intelligent young man, Paul found a way to manipulate the system and get good grades as well as maintain being the captain of the football team.  All the good things in life were coming his way even though he was a full blown addict and in his senior year, the law came knocking.  Being set up by a friend with an undercover narcotics officer, Paul and 19 others were arrested and facing jail time.  Somehow through charm, Paul was allowed to attend college but the bad behavior continued and fell into full beast mode.  That is where this story just begins.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Part 2Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with police officers. Ms. Samuels has lectured all over the country on PTSD and vicarious trauma, including undiagnosed PTSD and the fallout from departmental silence after officers are involved in critical incidents as well as how traumatic pasts play a part in an officer's career. Ms. Samuels is part of a renowned National Research Team looking into the role concussions play in the mental health of law enforcement officers and the potential connection to suicide. Ms. Samuels went on to create two law enforcement officer hotlines. She is the Founder and Director of COPLINE, Inc., the first Confidential National Law Enforcement Officers' Hotline in the country answered by retired officers.  She is the general partner of The Counseling and Critical Incident Debriefing Center, LLC, which specializes in debriefing and long-term counseling of first responders and their families. She taught at the Monmouth County Police Academy for 16 years and has been a guest lecturer at The FBI Academy in Quantico. Ms. Samuels was hired after the Boston Bombing as the Clinical Director of the Boston Police Department Peer Support Unit and co-founded the LEADER (Law Enforcement Active Duty Emergency Responder) Program at Harvard's McLean Hospital. Ms. Samuels has co-authored Under the Blue Shadow: Clinical and Behavioral Perspectives on Police Suicide with Dr. John Violanti Ms. Samuels writes the "Dear Steph" column for the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police Newspaper. Ms. Samuels got her Bachelors degree from UCLA, a Masters degree in Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and a Masters degree in Social Work from Rutgers University, New Brunswick.Find Stephanie SamuelsCopLineFind Amanda ColemanIrish AngelAmanda InstagramIrish Angel InstagramTwitterFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyToyota of HackensackBetterHelp Discount Code SufferingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube