The Suffering Podcast
Adversity is the common thread throughout the lives of all living human beings. This human condition can either make us or break us. Nothing great comes easy and it's the overcoming of adversity that makes us who we are. Living by the ethos Suffering is THE way to sustainable success and the path to greatness. Always remember Mike Failace.
Episodes
9 episodes
Episode 280: The Suffering of Survivors with Sherrie Allsup
In this deeply powerful and unflinching episode of The Suffering Podcast, Sherrie Allsup sits down with host Kevin Donaldson to explore a reality many live with—but few are able to speak about: the lifelong suffering c...
Episode 279: The Suffering of Prison With Shawn Johnson
Shawn Robert Johnson grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, where much of his childhood was shaped by poverty, instability, and his parents’ struggles with drug addiction. Basketball became his escape, but when his family could no longer afford...
Episode 278: The Suffering of Gambling with Michael Zhang
Dr. Michael Zhang is a psychologist and founder of Incumental, a digital platform supporting individuals working to overcome gambling addiction in an era of constant access and widespread normalization. Over years working as a psychologist w...
Episode 277: The Suffering of Debate with Austin Broughton
Austin Julio Broughton discovered his gift for public speaking at just eight years old, when he was selected to memorize and deliver a portion of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. What began as a childhood imitation quick...
Episode 276: The Suffering of A Father's Death with Travis Miragliotta
On November 28th, 2006, my father took his own life in front of me by a self-inflicted knife wound. I was 15. He was a passionate outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and trap since he was a little kid growing up in East Rutherford. In 2017,...
Episode 275: The Suffering of Awakenings with Danny Cohen
Dan Cohen is a storyteller, podcaster, speaker, and entrepreneur who found unexpected meaning in his father’s journey with dementia. His writing began with the story of his dad’s awakening from his dementia, and the message dad sent that...
Episode 274: The Suffering of School Funding with Jeanne Howe and Bill Koch
This episode features two long-time Jefferson Township leaders whose careers reflect a shared commitment to student growth, community, and leadership. Jeanne Howe brings more than 31 years of experience in education, beginning as a science t...
Episode 273: The Suffering of The 10 Commandments of Friendship with Bobby Crudele
Friendship isn’t built in comfort—it’s forged in pressure, tested in silence, and proven when things get ugly.In this episode of The Suffering Podcast, Kevin Donaldson sits down with Bobby Crudele to break down The 1...
Episode 272: The Suffering of The Resilient Warrior with Mike Morgan
Mike Morgan is a 30 yr medically retired police officer veteran who worked for both the Atlanta & Suffolk County, NY PD's. Approximately 1 yr after retirement, Mike was watching a Shawn Ryan podcast episode featuring guest Eddie Penney, ...
