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From Incest to Impact
Episode 337th September 2025 • Survival Mode Disrupted with Leticia R Francis • Leticia Francis
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This is one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever had. In this episode, Sadia Carone unpacks her survival story with unfiltered truth, gut-wrenching detail, and laugh-out-loud wit. From childhood sexual abuse and narcissistic parenting to finding healing through theater, poetry, and comedy — this conversation is a full-circle moment of truth, art, and alchemy.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

  • 🔥 The moment a Greek mythology class cracked open a hidden memory
  • 💔 What it feels like to be treated as the villain in your own trauma
  • 🎭 How performing became her lifeline and healing stage
  • 🎤 The accidental voicemail that launched a music career
  • 🧠 Tips for navigating suicidal thoughts with self-compassion
  • 🌎 The truth about the Universe actually making it up to you

🎙️ What We Talk About:

  • Surviving incest and the silent shame it brings
  • The emotional weight of narcissistic motherhood
  • Reclaiming power through creativity, performance, and comedy
  • The healing power of telling your story out loud
  • How to hold space for suicidal thoughts without surrendering to them
  • The unexpected magic of following divine breadcrumbs
  • Choosing joy, artistry, and freedom over bitterness


🔑 Key Takeaways:

“There’s a place inside you that no one can touch. No matter what they did.”
“If you think you have no friends, I am your friend.”
“Even FedEx takes 24 hours. So give the Universe time to deliver.”
“You don’t have to carry their shame and your strength.”


🙌 Why This Episode Matters:

Sadia’s story isn’t just a survival story—it’s a blueprint for radical transformation. She doesn’t sugarcoat what she’s been through, but she also doesn’t let it define her. This episode is a masterclass in taking your pain, flipping it on its head, and using it as your mic check. If you’ve ever wondered whether healing is possible when the trauma runs deep—this one will light your fire.


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