I Lived Through This

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I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. From being trapped in a destructive cult, surviving an abusive relationship, a fight with a wild animal, and even devastating natural disasters, survivors tell you their own powerful stories, in their own words. The podcast is hosted by Nicole Engelbrecht of True Crime South Africa.

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S1: 7: Tracey Cheated Death...Twice

Tracey Bolton was winning at life. She had the job of her dreams and was living overseas with her husband. Then, within the space of a single year she would find herself fighting for her life, not once, but twice. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Episode Specific Additional Links Theme song: Howling At...

Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 16 min0

S1: 6: Willie Survived Childhood Abuse

For Willie Erasmus childhood was a period punctuated by horrific violations by predators and a steady undercurrent of violence. As an adult, his world threatened to spin out of control as rage and addiction took hold. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Get information on how to help survivors of childhoo...

Jul 24, 2022•50 min0

S1:5: Peter Survived a Crocodile Attack

When 71-year-old Peter Knottenbelt went on a family holiday to celebrate his retirement, he could have no idea, that the holiday would end in a fight for his life. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. https://youtu.be/lAM-H1yaGE8 https://www.facebook.com/Stairsproject Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fi...

Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 21 min0

S1: 4: Part 2: Bernice Survived a Cult

When Bernice van Eck joined an organisation to advance her spiritual journey, she could have no idea that she was about to be taken to the depths of hell and be forced to claw her way back to the light. Part 2 Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Read MMS' response to these allegations: https://www.vice.co...

May 23, 2022•1 hr 12 min0

S1: 4: Part 1: Bernice Survived a Cult

When Bernice van Eck joined an organisation to advance her spiritual journey, she could have no idea that she was about to be taken to the depths of hell and be forced to claw her way back to the light. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Read MMS' response to these allegations: https://www.vice.com/en/ar...

May 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min0

S1: 3: Cindy Survived a Deadly Seducer

When Cindy Pivacic became involved in a relationship after the breakup of her marriage, she thought it would be a fun, adventurous way to dip back into the dating pool, but she had no idea that her seducer was hiding a deadly secret. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Contact Cindy Pivacic: Facebook: htt...

May 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min0

S1: 2: Vanessa Survived 16 Years in a Thai Prison

When Vanessa Goosen travelled to Thailand for a business trip/holiday, she could have no idea that her life was about to change forever. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht. Contact Vanessa Goosen: https://www.facebook.com/VanessaLGoosen https://www.instagram.com/vanessaleonegoosen/?hl=en info@vgse.co.za h...

Apr 24, 2022•1 hr 32 min0

S1: 1: Shan Survived a Near-Fatal Mongoose Bite

Shaninlea Visser is an ordinary wife and mom whose life was turned upside down when she was bitten by a friend's pet mongoose. When a bizarre and life-threatening infection takes hold of Shan's body, she wakes up from a coma to discover that she has lost almost half of her body. Season 1 I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Eng...

Apr 10, 2022•55 min0

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