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How I Survived

Pacific Podcast Networkwww.thatslife.com.au
Amazing, first-hand survival stories from people who have faced the unimaginable and escaped with their lives.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

"I was scalped at 13 weeks pregnant"

Michelle Dowsett, 42, worked as a school teacher but lived on a farm with her husband, Bob, and two young kids, Josh, 2, and Liv, 18 months, so it wasn’t unusual for her to lend a helping hand when it came to yard work. Bob and her uncle, Craig, were having some trouble with one of the farm machines, so Michelle lent a hand. Eventually they fixed the problem and were just about done, which is when disaster struck. ‘I felt a tug on my hair,’ Michelle told that’s life! ‘My ponytail had snagged on ...

Jul 20, 201814 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Abducted, drugged and left for dead.

Rachele Godsall was kidnapped and had her throat slashed by the man she'd loved for nine years. 'He just looked at me and he didn't say anything, and he just cut my throat.' Now, she tells her shocking story in her own words on our podcast 'How I Survived'. If you need help, please call 1800 RESPECT or visit https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Credits Interviewer and host: Beth Young Producer: Denis Duggan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 13, 201820 minSeason 1Ep. 3

"I survived Ted Bundy - the world's worst serial killer"

For 37 years, Rhonda Stapley hid a terrifying secret...At age 21, Rhonda was offered a ride by Bundy in his signature tan Volkswagon, where he later assaulted her. Bundy attempted to choke Rhonda to death and raped her. Amazingly, she escaped his clutches by plunging into a fast-moving river, which carried her to safety. She joins Beth to share her incredible story... Credits Host: Beth Young Interviewer: Stacey Hicks Producer: Denis Duggan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Jul 03, 201818 minSeason 1Ep. 2

"I was shot in the face by a stranger"

After a quiet night in at home in Newcastle, James Myers went to bed - he had no idea, but his worst nightmare was about to begin. Two hours later, a masked intruder burst into his bedroom wielding a gun and started shooting. James was shot in the face five times, but somehow he survived. James still has one bullet under his tongue and another in his skull, just above his brain and he joins Beth Young to share his incredible story... Credits Interviewer and host: Beth Young/Producer: Denis Dugga...

Jun 22, 201815 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing the How I Survived podcast

Each week, How I Survived brings you the shocking and unbelievable true-story of a person who’s survived against the odds, told in their own words. Hosted by Beth Young, these stories are terrifying, inspiring and ultimately prove the power of the human will to live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 201830 sec
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