Episodes

July 31, 2022

Episode 85: The Suffering of Weed

Several years ago the cannabis industry in New Jersey and nationwide was a big gamble. The future looked promising but the roadblocks and hurdles that needed to be overcome were numerous enlarge. Diana McElroy was willing t…
July 24, 2022

Episode 84: The Suffering of A Gay Firefighter

Mark Hettinger had a calling to serve others. Entering into a life of service to help others does not mean you are robotic and void of a personal life. Aside from being a great fireman, Marc is also a very proud gay man. Thi…
July 17, 2022

Episode 83: The Suffering of 14th & 2nd with Charlie Cifarelli

Charlie Cifarelli is one of the rare individuals alive today that has seen it all. After being born into hell and taking a step further down in the into the next level, Charlie was able to rise from the depths and sit in pu…
July 10, 2022

Episode 82: The Suffering of a Pastor with Ron Lewis

Pastor Ron Lewis has been in the Christian ministry for over 30 years. Out of the ashes of the tragedy of 9/11 Every Nation‘s church was born from Pastor Lewises vision. His word of hope and community resonated through his b…
July 3, 2022

Episode 81: The Suffering of an Undercover with Mike Codella

From a childhood in a neighborhood where the ending story could go either way, Mike Codella chose to take a career path to enforce the law rather than break it. Needing a change, Mike joined the NYPD in 1983 and never looke…
June 26, 2022

Episode 80: The Suffering of Blue Suicide With Erica Blue and Catherine Angel

With Erica Blue and Catherine Angel Police are taught to take the pain and trauma they witnessed and buried deep never allowing it to resurface. This unhealthy behavior leads to some tragic outcomes. Blue suicide is at epide…
June 19, 2022

Episode 79: The Suffering of An Ex-Con Filmaker with Seth Ferranti

No matter what Seth chose to do in his life, he would’ve been successful. In seeking the intoxicating feeling of being the best, Seth chose a path that resulted in him serving 21 years of a 25 year sentence. Seth chose to us…
June 12, 2022

Episode 78: The Suffering of A Police Officer

We don’t realize how difficult a job police work can be. The difficult calls, the stress on their bodies, police were can take a toll on your physical and mental health. On this episode we welcome back Mike DePalma to discus…
June 5, 2022

Episode 77: The Suffering of a Reality Star with Kim D

Kim D has it all. A strong woman who may seem on outward appearances to have a storied life, has seen her share of Suffering. From the loss of the love of her life to losing all anonymity on The Real Housewives of New Jersey…
May 29, 2022

Episode 76: The Suffering of Cancer

Tara Maddalone is one amazing woman who has the most infectious attitude in the face of incredible adversity. Tara had a life changing diagnosis of breast cancer followed by brain cancer. After the realization that their i…
May 22, 2022

Episode 75: The Suffering of Sworn Duty Part 2

Part 2 the conclusion Elvin Hernandez found a dream career that he had chased his whole life. Just as his dream was being fulfilled and the mountain was climbed, Elvin's life changed in the blink of an eye. In May of 2015,…
May 15, 2022

Episode 74: The Suffering of Sworn Duty Part 1

Elvin Hernandez found a dream career that he had chased his whole life. Just as his dream was being fulfilled and the mountain was climbed, Elvin's life changed in the blink of an eye. In May of 2015, at the residence of a…
May 8, 2022

Episode 73: The Suffering of a Mafia Enforcer with Frankie "Steel" Pontillo

Frankie "Steel" Pontillo, in a former life, was a Mafia Soldier in the notorious Columbo Crime Family in New York. After enduring Suffering and seeing the light, Frankie has made his transition to a new life by taking the l…
May 1, 2022

Episode 72: The Suffering of Gender Identity

There are rare opportunities in life to sit down with someone and have a candid, open and honest conversation about topics that are foreign to you and everything you've experienced. Ashley Turi is one of those rare people i…
April 24, 2022

Episode 71: The Suffering of Social Media

We thrive on the interaction and support of our loyal following. Each week we take questions from the audience to get our guests perspective on difficult topics. Often there are too many to air or that may not be topical t…
April 17, 2022

Episode 70: The Suffering of An Immigrant

Kattia Roman has come to embody the American Dream by moving to this country and dealing with all the Suffering of coming into a foreign land were everything is strange. The struggles of starting a new life away from everyt…
April 10, 2022

Episode 69: The Suffering of a Psychic Reading

Mike and I ask our guest week after week to bare their souls to us on air and it would be hypocritical to not do the same. On this episode we welcome back Heather Julia Campbell who has a set of unique talents as a Psychic …
April 3, 2022

Episode 68: The Suffering of Not Being OK

Chris Jaeger has spent a Military and Law Enforcement career rife with Suffering. It took him a long time to realize that Its OK to not be OK. Through many difficulties, Chris has chosen a path that is best for his mental …
March 27, 2022

Episode 67: The Suffering of Continuing the Journey

We have come a long way since our critical incidents and talked to so many interesting and unique individuals. Our opinions have changed, our perspectives have been broadened, and our hearts have been opened. Its a daily s…
March 20, 2022

Episode 66: The Suffering of Alcoholism Part 2

THE CONCLUSION: PART 2 Bobby Crudele is 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 insid…
March 13, 2022

Episode 65: The Suffering of Alcoholism Part 1

PART 1 Bobby Crudele is 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 figh…
March 6, 2022

Episode 64: The Suffering of Kids

We have been waiting a long time to get my best friend in the studio. On this Episode of The Suffering Podcast we are sitting down with my son Patrick Donaldson to discuss the Suffering of Kids. As adults, we are very quic…
Feb. 27, 2022

Episode 63: The Suffering of An Abused Woman Part 2

Now for the eagerly awaited conclusion to this tragic yet inspiring story of Pamela Vivirito. Part 2 details how Pamela has emerged from her life as an Abused Woman to show strength in her new life. With support from her f…
Feb. 20, 2022

Episode 62: The Suffering of An Abused Woman Part 1

Part 1 on this incredible story chronicles Pamela Vivirito's climb out of an abusive marriage after having Suffering the loss of a child at birth. The mindset of an abused person is so skewed from reality that they can't se…