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What is it like to face death and make it out alive? Based on the groundbreaking A&E television series, I Survived documents harrowing stories of human endurance. In their own words, survivors recall how they overcame unbelievable circumstances that changed their lives forever.
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- Today41 min
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- 2 days ago39 min
I Thought That Was The Last Day Of My Life
Paul is woken when two assailants enter his home in the middle of the night. After the intruders stab him multiple times, they set his house on fire and leave Paul for dead. Tressell is on a fishing trip with two of his friends when their boat capsizes 80 miles off shore. The men are forced to cling to the boat for over 8 days awaiting rescue. Melissa is on her way home when she is robbed and imprisoned in the trunk of her car. After withdrawing funds from an ATM, the assailant pushes the car into a lake with Melissa still locked inside.This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelpBetterHelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/SURVIVED to get 10% off your first month!KaChava - Go to KaChava.com and use code ISURVIVED for 15% off your first orderMint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survivedProgressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
I Could Smell The Fuel Was Coming Into The Train
Arkesha is on her way home from a school dance when she is robbed and sexually assaulted by two young men. While looking for help she explains what has happened to a passerby only for him to assault her as well. Jeremy and Jenny were strangers on a train for their daily commute when it crashes. Struggling between the desire to help and self preservation Jeremy helps pull Jenny from the burning wreckage of the first car. Yvette is on her first date with a good friend who is teaching her black and white photography when a young man opens fire on them.Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Sequencing - Go to Sequencing.com and use promo code ISURVIVED for up to 10% off your full Genome test, plus free shipping!Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/ISURVIVED to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutesTempo - Check out TempoMeals.com/SURVIVED for 60% off your first box!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
If I've Hit An Artery I Only Have Minutes Left Of Consciousness
Albert is a 17 year old enlisted as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg, when his best friend, fellow soldier, takes him out to a dump for target practice but instead shoots Albert in the stomach and chases him into the forest. Matt is an outdoor enthusiast in New Zealand on the fourth day of a week long hike into the mountains with his dog when he slides over a cliff and lands on jagged rocks. With a severely injured ankle Matt survives for another 11 days after his injury until he can find help. Kristie is 14 years old and has on older sister with an even older friend Paul who has found himself in trouble with the law. One day after coming home from school Kristie finds her sister murdered by Paul before he leads her down to the basement, sexually assaults her, stabs her in the stomach and cuts her throat.Earnin - Download Earnin on the App store or Google play and type in ISurvived under Podcast when you sign up!Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Quince: Download the Quince app for app exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns!Shopify - Sign up for your free trial today at Shopify.com/survived and take your retail business to the next level today!Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/ISURVIVED to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
I Felt Like A Hockey Puck Sliding On Ice
Jessica endures years of abuse from her neighbor from the age of 9. After her abuser escalates to abducting the child it takes another 104 days to finally bring the traumatic ordeal to a conclusion. Derek is taking a solo day trip up Mount Adams in Washington when he loses his footing and slides down a glacier breaking his ankle and losing his gear. Derek endures 6 days and 5 freezing nights on the trail without food or water until he can find help. Latoya was 7 months pregnant when she is brutally attacked by her neighbor.Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Sequencing - Go to Sequencing.com and use promo code ISURVIVED for up to 10% off your full Genome test, plus free shipping!Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/ISURVIVED to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutesZenni - Check new glasses off your list, go to Zenni.com/PODCAST and use code PODCAST15 for 15% off, plus free shipping over $65!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 5, 202644 min
I Just Kept Screaming and Kicking
Frankin and his wife are aboard an aircraft that gets hijacked and rerouted towards Australia. After running out of fuel the plane attempts an emergency water landing that sends it tumbling. Jeff and Frank are firefighters sent out to rescue a group of fishermen stranded on an ice sheet on Lake St. Clair. After the ice breaks apart the men all go into the water, risking not only hypothermia but pulverization from the massive blocks of ice crashing together. Connie lives with her husband George on a rural property in Tyler, Texas when three men invade their home. George is shot and killed before Connie is assaulted and beaten multiple times.This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelpBetterHelp - Visit BetterHelp.com/SURVIVED to get 10% off your first month!KaChava - Go to KaChava.com and use code ISURVIVED for 15% off your first orderMint - To get the new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month, go to Mintmobile.com/survivedProgressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Shopify - Sign up for your free trial today at Shopify.com/survived and take your retail business to the next level today!Tempo - Check out TempoMeals.com/SURVIVED for 60% off your first box!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 28, 202637 min
I Just Can't Get Over The Look In His Eyes
Rudrani is with a meditation group in Mumbai India when terrorists attack the hotel she is staying at. Shot in the arm and leg, Rudrani is left for dead after witnessing the deaths of the other members of her group. Tracey is 14 years on when her house catches fire in the early hours of the mourning. Tracey wakes her 11-year-old brother but the two are unable to make it out of the house before they pass out from smoke inhalation. Teresa’s husband Scott is electrocuted at work changing his personality into an aggressive and controlling partner. When their marriage is unable to survive the strain of Scott’s behavior, he attempts to kill Teresa and himself. Progressive - Multitask right now. Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/ISURVIVED to get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Sep 24, 202641 min
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