Chris Anderson has led a life of service working as a homicide detective on the streets of Birmingham Alabama.  We are honored to have Chris in studio for this extra special episode to talk about how the police profession slowly eats away at your soul.  Working effectively for a full career led Chris to be featured on A&E’s First 48 then led him to investigate wrongful prosecutions on Reasonable Doubt on  ID Discovery.  Now you can find Chris on his podcast Crime and Cookie Juice as well as his new book Man You Are Crazy.  This man has seen it all and is willing to share his experiences with The Suffering Podcast.Find ChrisIMdBCrime and Cookie Juice PodcastMan You Are Crazy InstagramTwitterFacebookFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Frank Failace Sr. has led a wild life but always remains a steadfast rock to his two sons.  Born in Jersey City in the heyday of all sorts of turmoil, Frank’s spirit shines through in an entrepreneurial spirit.  The stories and names all resonate of a time when life was simpler but just as wild.  This very special episode pulls at your heartstrings and documents a man who has done and seen it all.  Joined in studio by his two sons, Frank and our very own Mike, this fun and wild ride will be on the screen forever.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Earl Granville, a combat wounded veteran was two weeks into in boot camp at Ft Benning with his twin brother Joe, when 9/11 happened. On his final tour, he lost his left leg through the knee to a roadside bomb while on patrol.He is currently working with many non-profits such as Operation Enduring Warrior, the Oscar Mike Foundation and Warrior Strong. These 501c3s help keep wounded and disabled veterans and law enforcement physically active after their injuries. After becoming an amputee and the passing of his brother Joe, who took his own life while they were serving on active duty back in 2010, Earl now spends most of his time traveling the country as a public speaker. Discussing healthy ways to battle adversity, through the positivity in his messaging, real life solutions from his own experiences and participating as an inspiration and motivating force through psychical fitness challenges and marathons across the country.Find Earl GranvilleFacebookInstagramWebsiteOperation enduring WarriorFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

After 2 years of The Suffering Podcast, not everything goes as smoothly as we would hope.  There are times where our guests have to cancel. Some for good and just reasons and some for less than honorable motives.  Whether it be an emergency or just plain cold feet there are moments when we have to scramble and come up with a show that day on the fly.  In this Episode we discuss the good and the bad, the weird and the inconsiderate.  We always learn something in the end.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

The  inspiration for Laurice Duffy’s career is deeply personal. From a young age, others have turned to her for counsel and advice.  Laurice later turned innate listening and empathy skills into a career with a BA in psychology and a certification from the institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Losing her husband Kevin after a long battle with ALS and eventual passing was a turning point in her life testing Laurice’s resolve. His illness shined a light on the limiting beliefs and behaviors held close for so long, namely fear and grasping at control. Letting go of these defense mechanisms was what ultimately unlocked Laurice’s strength to move from darkness and despair into a place of peace and fulfillment. Experiencing this transformation in herself set Laurice on a path to help others who have faced life changing circumstances take back their power so they can reimagine what’s possible, rebuild a life they love and rise up. Find Laurice DuffyEmail amindfuljourney.ld@gmail.comRaising Hope the Book by Laurice DuffyWebsiteFacebook Instagram Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

It’s always a great day when a Jersey boy makes it to the big leagues. John Valentin has had an amazing career. Rising through the ranks with his talent for baseball and making it to the pros playing for the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and as a Hidden coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. After retirement John has Taken his wealth of Experience and passing it on to the next generation so they don’t have to suffer as most pro athletes. Find John Valentin Northeast Financial NetworkLinkedIn Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Dr. Leeja Carter is a true renaissance woman.A Fulbright Scholar, feminist changemaker, and expert on inclusive and equity-focused practice in health and wellness, Dr. Carter's work has been featured on CNN’s Connect the World, Black News Channel, Salon.com, Self Magazine, Livestrong, Bustle, Women's Health, Pride Magazine, Beauty INC, and Psychology Today. In 2021, Dr. Carter quite literally jumped: she walked away from a 15 - year career as a professor and scholar whose applied research and sport psychology practice centered Black women’s health, community health and wellness and founded her non profit the Coalition for Food and Health Equity where she holds the position of founder and CEO. At CFHE, she toils in racial equity, health, and access often and brings her wide range of skills in research, health and sport equity, development and leading to accomplish practical goals with visionary reach. She is the (Past) Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)'s Diversity and Inclusion Executive Board Division Head and an AASP Fellow. Dr. Carter has presented internationally as well as published peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and popular articles on topics related to feminist sport psychology, black feminist politics, social justice, feminist leadership, gendered racism in sport, inclusion, and diversity. In 2019 she published, Feminist Applied Sport Psychology: From Theory to Practice, an edited text addressing intersectional feminist, womanist, and black feminist praxis in sport psychology. In 2018 she was awarded the Fulbright Specialist Scholar award and served as a Visiting Scholar at London South Bank University (LSBU) on the “This Girl Can” project where she consulted on the center’s work addressing cross-cultural barriers to exercise engagement amongst racial and ethnic girl’s residing in the region.Dr. Carter received a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, a Post-Master's Certification in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a concentration in the Psychology of Human Movement from Temple University.Find Dr. CarterCoalition for Food and Health Equality Love & Equity GalaInstagram Coalition for Food and Health Equality Dr. Leeja CarterFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifySupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Divorce has become an epidemic in modern society. Marcy Cowen is a vocal representative of the pain and brokenness of divorce but shows you can rebuild yourself and live a full and wonderful life. Marcy‘s brave voice speaks out about her trials and tribulations going through a divorce after 15 years of marriage and the impact it had on her emotional and financial state as well as her children. With 50% of marriages ending in divorce, this episode hits home for many people.Find Marcy3 Acres https://instagram.com/3acres_jc?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Benny Love has decided to change his life in many different ways starting with his name. Breaking the chains of a disadvantaged upbringing, Benny now spreads the love. it wasn’t always that way, growing up on the streets of Hoboken engaging in illegal activities landed Benny in jail contemplating the next move of his life.  Returning to the streets once again to resume his criminal activities, looking at his children and seeing them in his situation in their future prompted a life transformation. Through struggles and trials he has emerged in the community of Hoboken as a shining light that there are no lost lives only paths to success.Find Benny LoveInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gopostalwithbennylove/https://www.instagram.com/bennylovecarsandequity/https://www.instagram.com/bennyloverealty/Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

If you are a true boxing fan, Gerry Cooney will inevitably pop up as having one of the most memorable fights in history. Fighting such opponents as Ken Norton, George Foreman, and Larry Holmes has solidified his reputation in history as one of the greats. The biggest battle fought by Gerry was outside of the ring. Fighting an abusive household, drugs and alcohol, and bad behavior left Gerry with a broken life. After sobering up and getting his life back together Gerry Cooney has once again emerged as a legend of not only boxing but how to live your life.Find Gerry CooneyWikipediaSirius XMInstagramTwitterFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Season 2 FinaleWe made it 2 Years.  Part 2Unbelievable how much we learned and accomplished over a 2 year period at The Suffering Podcast.  We are airing the party at Grande Saloon in Clifton NJ where we were able to talk to many former guests and learn how they have made it though.  This very special Season 2 closing episode is homage to our family for allowing us to show how Suffering is the way to Sustainable success for another year.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

We made it 2 Years.  Part 1Unbelievable how much we learned and accomplished over a 2 year period at The Suffering Podcast.  We are airing the party at Grande Saloon in Clifton NJ where we were able to talk to many former guests and learn how they have made it though.  This very special Season 2 closing episode is homage to our family for allowing us to show how Suffering is the way to Sustainable success for another year.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

If we don’t learn, we stagnate and eventually die. With each new interaction in life we must pull the good and the bad in order to learn those life lessons. To carry us forward to live our best lives for another day.Some lessons are hard learned battles that take us to dark places. We watch these scenarios from a distance and try our best to avoid them. Taking the education that is Taught by those that come before us.  When we emerge from the classroom of life and our years are becoming fewer and fewer, that knowledge that we work so hard to attain will serve us In ways we could never imagine. Making us better, stronger, and more resilient. Opening our eyes and creating better human beings.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, Beer3 Acres Resort Style LivingSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Mike Turner spent his life saving the lives of others and making sure his fellow firefighters, as well as himself, survived the riggers of his job. Retiring from the Hoboken Fire department took Mike out of the daily survival mode but could not extinguish his instincts to move forward towards the next challenge. Trying out and making it onto season 42 of the hit CBS reality series Survivor, Mike was well trained in the arts of making it through to another day with a smile and warm personality. Find MikeInstagram Facebook TwitterFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Mike Marino has been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. You don’t do something that long without some love for the craft that you have chosen. Through ups and downs, Mike’s passion has never wavered and his ability to pull through has made him a top name in comedy. From his humble beginnings as a commercial actor, to appearing on every talk show on network TV, Mike has entertained millions with his unique brand of humor. His gigantic heart and quick wit have served him well and contributed to his longevity.Find Mike MarinoWebsiteIntagramFacebookTikTokFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Andrew Santiago took his love for music one step further. Never the type of person to take it as it comes, but actively pursue his dream. After recording but finding it difficult to speak the same language of those who were in the post production process, Andrew took his passion one step further and went to school for audio engineering.  Able to make his passion a career, Andrew began finding the world of podcasting as a natural segue into further developing producing and engineering as a business. Starting ANJ media, Andrew has taken his talents to the next level by producing brilliant content with a touch of his personal humanity that he places into every creation that comes from his studio.  If there was ever a doubt of Andrew‘s capabilities and talent, just look at the growth of The Suffering Podcast.Find ANJ MediaInstagramFacebook Website Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Wally Green came from a world that was not spinning out of control but was born in chaos.  A child of the projects in Brooklyn New York and raised in a household filled with abuse and lack of comfort, Wally found a family in gangs and crime. While being trained for a life going down the wrong path, Wally never lost his humanity.  At the lowest point in his life a pause led to a change that walked him into the most unlikely of saviors. His drive and ability to figure things, The sport of ping-pong fell on his door and ultimately saved a kid from going down the wrong road. Now his inspirational story is a map on pulling yourself up and finding passion. Passing his knowledge onto the next generation, while he takes what he learned on this rough road and shows that anything is possible.Find WallyInstagramTikTok Facebook WebsiteArticles Olympics.comNY TimesIMDb Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Derek Tailer has spent the better part of his adult life making fans cheer by playing guitar as a professional at the highest level. Being a successful rockstar comes with its challenges but pales in comparison to his most rewarding career as a father. At the age of 23, Derek Jr. was born and the proud father got hired for the gig of a lifetime. Eventually it was discovered that Derek Jr. was going to have some challenges in life being diagnosed with cerebral palsy and autism leaving him non verbal. Derek took to this job like a true warrior and showed that he was the most qualified person that could be hired. Still holding onto his second job as a professional musician and rockstar in the band Overkill, Derek has shown his true gift in being a Dadstar. Find DerekInstagram Overkill Instagram Overkill website Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerThe Suffering Podcast Gear10-13 SurvivorsShots Fired Book: The Misunderstandings, Misconceptions, and Myths about Police ShootingsBuzzsprout:  Get your Podcast Started toSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

When a child is born with what is commonly referred to as less than perfect the stress can be overwhelming. In the studio today we speak with Todd Smith who has been a champion of special needs athletes using his son Jake as an example of the benefits of sports. You will never meet a more genuine person or loving father who realizes 18 years later that his son does not have special leads but super powers.  Once a person becomes involved with special-needs athletes, the fulfillment and gifts given to them by these athletes is one of the greatest joys life can offer. Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerThe Suffering Podcast Gear10-13 SurvivorsShots Fired Book: The Misunderstandings, Misconceptions, and Myths about Police ShootingsBuzzsprout:  Get your Podcast Started today and receive a 20$ Amazon Gift CardSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Today we celebrate a very special milestone, the celebration of our very first cohesive episode. All the things we’ve done and all of those we’ve met all started on February 13, 2021 with the recording of episode nine, the suffering of PTSD with Mike Failace. Since then we have gone on this journey to get the message out that suffering is not to be avoided but celebrated.  In this episode you will hear the Genesis of how the podcast is and came to be as well as some very funny and behind-the-scenes stories as we walk down memory lane and talk about recording 90 episodes as partners.Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastGoogle PodcastSpotifyAmazon MusicListen NotesFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackThe Grande SaloonFrontLine CigarsCafeinaBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerThe Suffering Podcast Gear10-13 SurvivorsShots Fired Book: The Misunderstandings, Misconceptions, and Myths about Police ShootingsBuzzsprout:  Get your Podcast Started today and receive a 20$ Amazon Gift CardSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube