I Need Blue
I turned around to see a masked man pointing a gun at me. It was just the beginning of a series of events, including robbery and abduction, which changed my life forever. I Need Blue, hosted by Jen Lee, is a podcast series featuring lived-experiences from survivors of life events. I NEED BLUE creates space for survivors of trauma to feel they BELONG, are LOVED, UNDERSTOOD and EMPOWERED! I called 9-1-1 and they provided me with life-saving directions to help my customer who was having a medical emergency. Law enforcement rescued us and caught the robber. Our first-responders face unique traumas every day. I NEED BLUE provides space for them too!
Episodes
91 episodes
Doug: A Navy Veteran’s Journey of Surviving Suicide, Mental Health Advocacy, and Hope
Doug's inspiring journey highlights overcoming childhood bullying, finding purpose through sports, and serving in the Navy despite a near-drowning experience. After leaving the military in 1984, he battled depression, failed relationships, and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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Trish's Journey Through Stage Four Cancer and Finding Peace
Trish is a retired dentist, a devoted mother of two, and a loving wife. She built a successful practice in Charleston, South Carolina, before life took an unexpected turn. After selling her practice earlier than planned, she and her husband mov...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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26:54
Ron: From Male Breast Cancer Survivor (Twice) Powerful Advocate
Ron Rapaport's journey from a pharmacy career to surviving male breast cancer twice is a powerful story of resilience. After retiring in 2016, he discovered a retracted nipple while on a trip to Spain in late 2018. Initially dismissing it, he l...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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30:15
Addressing Fetal & Infant Mortality with Compassion: Indian River County Healthy Start
Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition’s mission is to establish and support a local system of care that optimizes the health of moms, babies, and their families living in Indian River County. In today's conversation with Me...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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31:29
Hayley: Lincoln’s Legacy, 8 Days of Love, Loss, and a Mother’s Strength
In this episode, Hayley shares the raw emotions of her pregnancy, recounting moments of boundless anticipation shattered by unforeseen complications. Her journey crescendos with a supportive delivery, followed by the fleeting joy of bringing he...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:09:26
Edit B Kiss: From Petroleum Engineer to Energy Healer
Edit B Kiss - Holistic Therapist, Success Habit CoachAfter years of navigating the intense world of petroleum engineering, Edit B. Kiss found herself at a crossroads. She desired more than just a career—a life of balance, more family ti...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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42:52
Molly: From Self-Harm to Strength, Resilience, and Hope
"I feel like by the time we reach adulthood, there's so much chance to rewrite your story, to flip the piece, to do a little bit better, to improve yourself a little bit, and each day and each hour and each moment just takes a choice to make...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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38:29
Yvonne: Honoring Britney’s Legacy, A Life Lived Fearlessly
In this heartfelt episode, Yvonne, founder of the Britney Lee Foundation, opens up about the profound loss of her daughter Britney, who tragically passed in a car accident at just 17.Britney, a compassionate and wise young woman, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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39:11
Michelle: Honoring Maddisyn Colleen and Educating About Shallow Water Blackout
After the devastating loss of her daughter Maddisyn Colleen to a shallow water blackout, Michelle opens up about her journey through grief and healing. In this deeply emotional conversation, Michelle shares the wisdom and kindness Maddi left...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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40:03
Carolyn: A Journey of Loss, Suicide, and the Fight Against Cancer
In this deeply moving episode of the I Need Blue podcast, Carolyn, the inspiring founder of Ocean Sands Wellness, shares her extraordinary journey through unimaginable loss and personal challenges. After the tragic loss of her ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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52:07
Robbie: A Paramedic’s Story of Battling COVID-19, Confronting Trauma, and Finding Balance
Join Robbie, a paramedic who faced the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tampa, as he shares his journey through trauma, crisis, and unexpected moments of kindness. Amidst the chaos of overwhelmed healthcare systems, Robbie reflects on...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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30:18
Maria: Grandparent Alienation, Estrangement and Healing
Maria shares her heart-wrenching journey of family estrangement, offering an intimate look at the emotional toll of being excluded from her grandchildren’s lives due to controlling dynamics in her daughter’s marriage. Struggling with feelings o...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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34:46
Championing the Silenced Victims of Domestic Violence
In this inspiring episode, Sandy Dobson takes us on a powerful journey from a 33-year career as a police and fire dispatcher to becoming a leading advocate for domestic violence victims in Palm Bay. Sandy’s transition highlights the often-overl...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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28:40
Welcome Back - Sharing Stories, Finding Strength, Embracing Healing
The reason I Need Blue was paused. Welcome back to I Need Blue, the podcast where untold stories come to life, one episode at a time. I’m your host, Jennifer Lee, and I created this space to foster healing through shared narrat...
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Season 4
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5:01
Alexis: Confronting Homelessness and Violence After Her Son's Tragedy
As we open our hearts to life's stories, Alexis shares a tale both devastating and inspiring. She bravely navigates the grief following her son's murder, emphasizing the role of family in rebuilding shattered lives. Through her journey,...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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36:27
Olga - Unshaken: A Ukrainian Families Journey of Resilience Amidst War
As the first light of February 24, 2023, painted the horizon, Olga's world was abruptly shattered by the haunting echo of her father's words: "the war has started." Feel the weight of her heavy heart as she, a compassionate nurse with Health Te...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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32:05
Writing Trauma: TJ’s Journey of Healing Through Fiction and the Power of Storytelling
In this episode, writing coach and author TJ from Virginia discusses the therapeutic power of writing trauma. His compelling work, Dating Silky Maxwell, brings together characters who reinvent themselves, shedding their past mistakes.&...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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28:41
Confronting Addiction: Josh's Journey Through Percocet, Fentanyl, and the Power of Community
In this powerful episode, Josh takes us deep into the realities of drug experimentation, including his personal struggles with Percocet and Fentanyl addiction. His raw testimony exposes the dangerous consequences of addiction and emphasizes the...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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45:17
Vital: Rising Beyond Childhood Wounds: Authenticity, Resilience, and Healing
Join Vital Germaine, a resilient survivor of childhood trauma, former Cirque du Soleil performer, author, artist, and humanitarian, as we dive deep into healing from past scars and breaking generational cycles. In this episode, we explore the t...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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44:48
Season 4 Trailer
From the raw emotion of real-life tales to the heart-thumping intrigue of true crime, each episode of "I Need Blue" is carefully curated to touch the heart and foster a sense of community.As we embark on this extraordinary journey, I mu...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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2:06
From Deafness to Divine Purpose: Julie's Journey of Resilience and Faith
Julie’s inspiring journey is a powerful story of resilience and faith. After waking up deaf at five and enduring 24 surgeries, Julie overcame significant challenges with unwavering strength. Through her relationship with God, she discovered pur...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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52:54
Understanding the Far Reach of Childhood Trauma with Diana Bishop
Discover how childhood experiences shape your health, relationships, and life choices in this eye-opening episode with Diana Bishop, a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Wellness Practitioner, and Trauma Therapist. With over 1...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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Addressing Compassion Fatigue in First Responders: Strategies for Mental Health Maintenance
In this insightful episode, Dr. Michele Finneran, a leading psychotherapist and mental health advocate, explores the mental toll of compassion fatigue faced by first responders, healthcare providers, counselors, and others in service profession...
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35:18
Turning Trauma into Purpose: John's Journey from Pain to Self-Discovery
Join us for an inspiring journey with John, as he opens up about overcoming sibling trauma, redefining relationships, and discovering the healing power of passion. From tough adolescent decisions to navigating a midlife crisis, John’s transform...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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43:02
Unlocking Crime with Forensic Art: Lois Gibson
Discover the captivating journey of Lois Gibson, the world’s most successful forensic artist, as she shares how personal trauma transformed into a mission to fight crime. With her record-breaking achievements, Lois has helped law enforcement id...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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40:30
