Free Like-Me
The "Free Like Me" podcast, hosted on YouTube by Clark Fredericks, is a platform for sharing powerful stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. Each episode delves into the personal narratives of individuals who have faced significant adversities, focusing on their journey towards overcoming these challenges and the lessons learned along the way. The podcast aims to inspire and support others by highlighting the importance of speaking up about trauma, advocating for mental health, and the pivotal role of friendship and community in the healing process.
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Episodes
72 episodes
Addiction, Abuse & Recovery
Abuse, Addiction & RecoveryIn this week's episode of Free Like Me, host Clark Fredericks sits down with author and speaker Paul Steele, who shares his inspiring path from surviving childhood sexual abuse to battling addiction, chron...
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No Safety, No Affection
In this week's episode of The Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks speaks with Michele, who opens up about her painful childhood shaped by narcissistic parents and years of sexual abuse by a trusted family friend. From early neglect and ...
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Scarred Live Event in Stillwater, NJ
Live book signing event in Stillwater, NJ, Clark Fredericks shares his personal journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse at the hands of Dennis Pegg, a once-trusted community figure. Joined by fellow survivors and supporters, Clark opens up ...
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Burying Trauma
In this week's episode, Clark sits down with his high school friend Jim opens up about the early traumas he kept hidden, the pain of silence, and the dangerous road it led him down — including substance abuse, emotional breakdowns, and eventual...
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My Childhood was Stolen
In this unforgettable episode of Free Like Me, Michael Gonzalez shares his deeply personal story of surviving childhood sexual abuse by a trusted teacher in Leonia, New Jersey. As he revisits the dark memories of grooming, manipulation, and bet...
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Rock Bottom at 30
In this week's episode of The Free Like Me Podcast, 31‑year‑old Nick Palmer shares how alcohol took over his life from his teenage years through his twenties — and the moment that changed everything. Nick opens up about early family life, rebel...
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Two Attempts One Click
He Was Only 13 When They Shackled Him. What Came Next Was Even Worse.In this jaw-dropping episode of Free Like Me, Chris Cook takes us inside the nightmare he lived as a young teen abused by the very system meant to protect him. From being ...
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Surviving Trafficking, Finding Purpose
In this new episode, The Free Like Me Podcast welcomes Selena, a survivor of sex trafficking and addiction, who now serves as the Program Director at Hope Rising Arizona. From growing up surrounded by dysfunction in Mesa, Arizona, to entering t...
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Faith Betrayed, Voice Reclaimed
Inside the Fight Against Clergy Abuse: David Clohessy Speaks OutOn this episode of The Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks interviews David Clohessy, a courageous survivor and former national director of SNAP (Survivors Network of t...
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Badge, Bruises, and Survival
In this new episode of The Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks speaks with Heather, a law enforcement officer and survivor of severe domestic violence. Heather recounts her terrifying experience at the hands of her abusive ex-husband—fr...
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Sex Work for Survival
In this episode of The Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks sits down with Sunny, a performer in the adult entertainment industry, to explore the human side behind the headlines. Sunny opens up about her childhood, her reasons for enteri...
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Shot 4 Times at 17
Overcoming Addiction: From Homeless Drug Addict to Successful Entrepreneur | Joe D's StoryIn this powerful episode of The Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark welcomes Joe D from Connecticut, who shares his incredible journey of redemption ...
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Abused By A Priest
Mark Crawford, Director of SNAP NJ, joins The Free Like Me Podcast to share his shocking personal story of clergy abuse and his journey to becoming a leading voice for survivors. Host Clark Fredericks dives into systemic failures within the Cat...
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Surviving the Unthinkable
From abuse and addiction to healing and hope — Jan’s journey will leave you speechless. In this gripping episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks sits down with Jan from Winnipeg, who opens up about growing up in a violent, ab...
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Bullied Kid To Cop
Overcame childhood stutter to become a cop. In this new episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks sits down with retired Newton, NJ police officer Ken Teets. From being bullied as a child for his sev...
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The Airport Shooting
Facing the Past: Jody Plauché’s Survival Story | Free Like Me PodcastIn this gripping episode of The Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks sits down with Jody Plauché, survivor of one of America’s most shocking abuse and vigilante...
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Predators in LA
From Dreams to Nightmares: Shelby's Journey in LAIn this powerful episode of The Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks interviews Shelby Lyn, a young actress and singer who shares her turbulent adventure in the entertainment indus...
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Trusting Monsters
Trusting Monsters: The Fortney Sisters' Story | Free Like Me PodcastIn this compelling episode of the Free Like Me podcast, host Clark Fredericks welcomes Lara and Patty Fortney, two of the five Fortney sisters who were horrifically abu...
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Sex Work, Satanism, and Salvation Nicole Lee’s Unbelievable Story
Sex Work, Satanism, and Salvation Nicole Lee’s Unbelievable StoryIn this powerful episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks speaks with Nicole Lee—a survivor of abuse, exploitation, and spiritual crisis. Nicole opens up abo...
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18 Months Sober: How Adan Broke the Cycle of Addiction
In this very personal episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks sits down with Adon, who opens up about his battle with alcoholism, drug addiction, and the lasting effects of growing up in a dysfunctional home. From a childhood...
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Unraveling the Millionaire Murder Part 2
The Millionaire Murder: Alan Jr. Breaks His Silence on His Father’s Conviction | Free Like Me PodcastFrom private schools and nightclubs to the school bus empire his father built from nothing, Alan Jr. recounts the psychological toll of...
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Unraveling The Millionaire Murder Pt. 1
From Privilege to Pain: The Alan Kerley Story | Free Like Me PodcastIn this gripping episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks sits down with Alan Kerley, son of business mogul Alan M. Lee Sr., whose rise from humble be...
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The Dark Spiral of Alcoholism
Overcoming Addiction and Shame: Kimberly’s Powerful Story of Recovery | Free Like Me PodcastIn this gripping episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks sits down with Kimberly—a former high-functioning nurse whose life w...
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Trapped by Her Own Family: Ally’s Fight for Justice and Healing
Surviving Hell: Ally’s Journey Through Trauma, Family Betrayal, and Resilience | Free Like Me PodcastIn this unforgettable episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks speaks with Ally, a survivor whose courage knows no bo...
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