A Contagious Smile Podcast

A Contagious Smile Podcast

Victora Cuore; A Contagious Smile, Who Kicked First, Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Motivational Coach, Special Needs, Abuse Support, Life Skill Classes, Special Needs Social Groups

Episodes 359
Avg. Duration 43m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Stop surviving and start thriving. A Contagious Smile is a globally ranked podcast providing a safe haven for abuse survivors and special needs families navigating the journey of trauma recovery. Whether you are healing from domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, childhood trauma, or the daily challenges of disability advocacy, our mission is to turn your pain into power.


Each episode features raw, authentic conversations with survivors, mental health experts, and advocates who share actionable resources for PTSD healing, resilience building, and emotional wellness. We go beyond the struggle to highlight the triumphs of the special needs community, offering support for caregivers and individuals with disabilities who are rewriting their own narratives.

Hosted by Victoria Cuore, an award-winning trauma advocate and survivor, this podcast delivers the "blueprints" for recovery—not just Band-Aids. Join our community to find hope, humor, and the unstoppable spirit needed to rekindle your inner light.

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What Protects A Victim When Power Looks The Other Way

Mar 06, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

Send a textA toga on the cover and a chiropractor who sends Michael flying might sound like pure chaos, but the laughter is only the doorway. We use that breath of humor to step into what really…

A Near-Miss At The Range Sparks A Candid Conversation About Parenting, Predators, And Protecting Kids

Mar 02, 2026 54m Transcript

Send a textA ricochet at the range, a Hello Kitty bandage, and a house full of laughter set the stage for a deeper conversation about how families build real-world safety. We start with humor, then…

We Confront Sexualized Media, Unequal Pay, And Who Really Runs The House

Feb 27, 2026 34m Transcript

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Inside Our Fight Against Abuse, Cover-Ups, And Silence

Feb 23, 2026 52m Transcript

Send a textWhat if a simple “I love you” could steady someone on their hardest day? We open our hearts and our home to talk about building safety from the ground up—personally funding 480 academy…

Puppy Love And Tough Truths

Feb 19, 2026 46m Transcript

Send a textA mountain drive for “just one puppy” turns into two sleepy golden retrievers, a tour of a master blacksmith’s forge, and a sobering question we can’t ignore: why are survivors still…

Rising From The Ashes; Love, Knives, And Courage

Feb 16, 2026 48m Transcript

Send a textWhat if the loudest part of your healing is the quiet choice to keep going? We start with playful chaos—forgotten rolls, pajama days, and TV heroes—then step straight into the fire: how…

A Hard Look At Consent, Courts, And Courage

Feb 15, 2026 1h 3m Transcript

Send a textStart with a Valentine’s greeting, end with a fire in your chest. We open warm and then drive straight into the hard truths about consent, courtroom trauma, and why too many survivors are…

Rising Strong From Domestic Violence

Feb 09, 2026 58m Transcript

Send a textWhat if hope felt practical? We open with big news—a future celebrity co‑host, a magazine cover, and a wave of new faces in our academy—then pull the curtain back on why we do this: to…

Surviving Abuse, Exposing Cover-Ups, Rebuilding A Life

Feb 05, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

Send a textA bruised face, a polite traffic stop, and a business card offering the abuser a job. That moment anchors a raw conversation about how charm becomes control, how violence hides in plain…

Scent, Love, And Starting Over

Feb 02, 2026 53m Transcript

Send a textThe laughter starts with old-school cologne and a running joke about who’s the “sapphire,” then takes a deliberate turn into what those small rituals really mean. We talk about flipping…

We Share How Writing, Healing, And Community Keep Our Mission Alive

Jan 30, 2026 38m Transcript

Send a textStart with a laugh, stay for the lifelines. We open the door on a raw, hope-forward conversation about healing from narcissistic abuse, breaking generational trauma, and keeping a mission…

How Caregivers Cope When A Loved One Won’t Admit An Addiction

Jan 26, 2026 38m Transcript

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Addiction, Love, And The Weight We Carry

Jan 19, 2026 50m Transcript

Send a textTwo golden retrievers at our feet, a heavy topic on the table. We dive straight into addiction’s messy reality: the slow drift from “I’m fine” to morning liquor in coffee, the way denial…

Inside The OR: Infection, Accountability, And Self-Advocacy

Jan 12, 2026 59m Transcript

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Christmas, Scars, And Standing Up For Ourselves

Dec 26, 2025 42m Transcript

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Holiday Chaos, Hard Truths, Real Love

Dec 22, 2025 1h 12m Transcript

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Home Depot Dad Moment

Nov 24, 2025 25m Transcript

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My Husband, A Pee Hat, And A Plot Twist

Nov 17, 2025 37m Transcript

Send a textA bathroom mix-up in the ER shouldn’t become a masterclass in patient advocacy—but ours did. What starts as a comic detour with a “pee hat” turns into a sharp look at chain-of-custody,…

Protecting Your Peace From Narcissists

Nov 10, 2025 41m Transcript

Send a textSome nights turn into a tug-of-war between chaos and clarity. We start with the mess that hits after a loved one passes—addresses, wills, medical directives, and the million tiny decisions…

Welcoming Dad Home

Nov 05, 2025 30m Transcript

Send a textThe night the house gets quieter, life gets louder. We open the door to Dad after he loses his wife and talk candidly about what it means to fold a parent into your daily rhythm—care,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does A Contagious Smile Podcast have?

A Contagious Smile Podcast has published 359 episodes since April 2022, covering topics in Education, Relationships.

Is A Contagious Smile Podcast still active?

A Contagious Smile Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.

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