9 episodes

I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. From being trapped in a destructive cult, surviving an abusive relationship, a fight with a wild animal, and even devastating natural disasters, survivors tell you their own powerful stories, in their own words. The podcast is hosted by Nicole Engelbrecht of True Crime South Africa.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 22 Ratings

I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. From being trapped in a destructive cult, surviving an abusive relationship, a fight with a wild animal, and even devastating natural disasters, survivors tell you their own powerful stories, in their own words. The podcast is hosted by Nicole Engelbrecht of True Crime South Africa.

    S1: 7: Tracey Cheated Death...Twice

    S1: 7: Tracey Cheated Death...Twice

    Tracey Bolton was winning at life. She had the job of her dreams and was living overseas with her husband. Then, within the space of a single year she would find herself fighting for her life, not once, but twice.

    Season 1

    I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht.

    Episode Specific Additional Links

    Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon

    Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/

    The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    S1: 6: Willie Survived Childhood Abuse

    S1: 6: Willie Survived Childhood Abuse

    For Willie Erasmus childhood was a period punctuated by horrific violations by predators and a steady undercurrent of violence. As an adult, his world threatened to spin out of control as rage and addiction took hold.

    Season 1

    I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht.

    Get information on how to help survivors of childhood abuse: https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/documents/protect-children-and-help-them-heal

    Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon

    Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/

    The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast.

    • 50 min
    S1:5: Peter Survived a Crocodile Attack

    S1:5: Peter Survived a Crocodile Attack

    When 71-year-old Peter Knottenbelt went on a family holiday to celebrate his retirement, he could have no idea, that the holiday would end in a fight for his life.

    Season 1

    I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht.

    https://youtu.be/lAM-H1yaGE8
    https://www.facebook.com/Stairsproject

    Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon

    Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/

    The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast.

    • 1 hr 20 min
    S1: 4: Part 2: Bernice Survived a Cult

    S1: 4: Part 2: Bernice Survived a Cult

    When Bernice van Eck joined an organisation to advance her spiritual journey, she could have no idea that she was about to be taken to the depths of hell and be forced to claw her way back to the light.
    Part 2

    Season 1

    I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht.

    Read MMS' response to these allegations: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78ay3/inside-the-bizarre-cult-whose-members-allege-sexual-and-financial-exploitation?utm_content=1620133217&utm_medium=social&utm_source=VICE_facebook&fbclid=IwAR1qt7fnpr4VAzdtbd7s3v-NUnQkNuAnDsAdSLZ4wYLUtpdCcHxJOwVFU8w

    Connect with Bernice:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernice.ve
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/bernice_eck
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernice_ve/?hl=en
    Website: https://bernicevaneck.com/

    Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon

    Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/

    The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    S1: 4: Part 1: Bernice Survived a Cult

    S1: 4: Part 1: Bernice Survived a Cult

    When Bernice van Eck joined an organisation to advance her spiritual journey, she could have no idea that she was about to be taken to the depths of hell and be forced to claw her way back to the light.

    Season 1

    I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht.

    Read MMS' response to these allegations: https://www.vice.com/en/article/k78ay3/inside-the-bizarre-cult-whose-members-allege-sexual-and-financial-exploitation?utm_content=1620133217&utm_medium=social&utm_source=VICE_facebook&fbclid=IwAR1qt7fnpr4VAzdtbd7s3v-NUnQkNuAnDsAdSLZ4wYLUtpdCcHxJOwVFU8w

    Connect with Bernice:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernice.ve
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/bernice_eck
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernice_ve/?hl=en
    Website: https://bernicevaneck.com/

    Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon

    Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/

    The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    S1: 3: Cindy Survived a Deadly Seducer

    S1: 3: Cindy Survived a Deadly Seducer

    When Cindy Pivacic became involved in a relationship after the breakup of her marriage, she thought it would be a fun, adventurous way to dip back into the dating pool, but she had no idea that her seducer was hiding a deadly secret.

    Season 1

    I Lived Through This tells the stories of ordinary people who survived unimaginable situations. Every second week we hear a different unbelievable story told by the survivor and narrated by podcaster, Nicole Engelbrecht.

    Contact Cindy Pivacic:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CindyPivacicSpeakerHIVAIDS
    Website: https://cindypivacic.co.za/
    Email: cindy(at)cindypivacic.co.za
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/CINDYPIVACIC
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindypivacic/?hl=en

    Theme song: Howling At The Moon - D Fine Us https://artlist.io/song/15786/howling-at-the-moon

    Follow us on social media to join in the conversation with our survivors:

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/LivedThroughPod
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ILivedThroughThisPod
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilivedthroughthis/

    The stories told on I Lived Through This are told by those who experienced them, in good faith. The views expressed by the survivors in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of me, the podcast, or any sponsor of the show. Some of the stories on this podcast may include triggers for some listeners including descriptions of injuries, sexual violence, abuse, and other triggering topics. Please consider this when listening to this podcast.

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

eg portland ,

Really well done

I found this just scrolling through and it is entertaining and informative. Listen.

Hoopstar83 ,

First episode is amazing!

So excited for more stories! Love the intro song too!!

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