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EP 064: From Betrayal to Breakthrough — Tonnie Lea’s Raw Story of Healing and Hope

The Visible Kindness Podcast

Release Date: 11/06/2025

EP 073:  I used to be a John - Ed Squire show art EP 073: I used to be a John - Ed Squire

The Visible Kindness Podcast

Years ago, I stood on a stage in front of over 1,000 people—right after the FBI spoke—and admitted something I never thought I would say out loud: I used to be a “John.” It was one of the most difficult and humbling moments of my life, but it wasn’t the moment that truly changed me. The real turning point happened months earlier in a Starbucks. After sharing the truth about my life with someone for the very first time, I thought the conversation was over. But God had something else in mind. An 18-year-old girl turned around and asked me a simple question—one that cut straight...

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EP 072: When the System Fails the Most Vulnerable - Nicole Moehring show art EP 072: When the System Fails the Most Vulnerable - Nicole Moehring

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In this powerful episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Ed Squire speaks with Nicole Moehring, founder of Voices of Change 2018, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing abuse and advocating for individuals with disabilities. Nicole shares the deeply personal story of how both of her children became victims of abuse — and the stark contrast in how the justice system responded. While her daughter’s case resulted in accountability and legal consequences, her autistic son’s case was dismissed, revealing critical gaps in how systems handle cases involving individuals with disabilities. This...

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EP 071:  Former Hindu Finds Jesus – Geeta Chopra’s Story show art EP 071: Former Hindu Finds Jesus – Geeta Chopra’s Story

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In this episode of Visible Kindness, Ed Squire welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Geeta Chopra. Geeta shares her powerful personal journey from Hinduism to Christianity and how encountering Jesus Christ transformed her life. Together they discuss faith, grace, identity in Christ, and the challenges believers face when learning to walk in spiritual freedom. Geeta is the author of Kingdom Mindset: Fulfill Your Destiny and hosts two television programs on the Central New Jersey Network. She also teaches with the Faith Driven Entrepreneur Series and serves on several nonprofit boards....

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EP 070:  Pink Socks Life — How a Pair of Socks Became a Global Kindness Movement show art EP 070: Pink Socks Life — How a Pair of Socks Became a Global Kindness Movement

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In this episode of Visible Kindness, I sit down with Nick Adkins — co-founder of the global Pink Socks Life movement — to talk about what it really looks like to scale kindness through human connection. Nick shares how saying “yes” to life changed everything after losing his father, how Burning Man helped him reframe what matters, and how a simple pair of pink socks became a global invitation to connect, gift, and truly see one another. We also talk about the difference between connectivity and connection — and why a world flooded with noise is starving for real human presence. Key...

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EP 069:  When an Unexpected Act of Kindness Changed Me show art EP 069: When an Unexpected Act of Kindness Changed Me

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This is a deeply personal story pulled from my journals — a true account of how an unexpected encounter with a child and her mother changed my heart and perspective. It’s about presence. Kindness. And learning how to love without conditions or agenda. This story comes from The Kindness Manifesto, a forthcoming book rooted in faith, healing, and radical kindness. Sometimes the moment you didn’t plan for becomes the one that changes you forever. 📩 Contact: ed@visiblekindness.com 🌱 Learn more: https://visiblekindness.com 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share your thoughts at Follow...

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EP 068:  Ed Squire on Forgiveness, Trauma, and Confronting My Abuser show art EP 068: Ed Squire on Forgiveness, Trauma, and Confronting My Abuser

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In this deeply personal solo episode, I share a story I’ve never told publicly before. I open up about being sexually abused as a child, how that trauma shaped my life for decades, and what happened when I visited my abuser on his deathbed. This is not a story about minimizing pain or bypassing justice. It’s about what forgiveness actually looks like when it’s grounded in truth, faith, and time. In this episode, I also share five biblically grounded insights on healing from trauma, including: – Why forgiveness is an act of obedience, not emotion – How to bring anger honestly into...

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EP 067:  Build Instant Confidence Through 'The STORY Hook Method' with Brigham Blackham show art EP 067: Build Instant Confidence Through 'The STORY Hook Method' with Brigham Blackham

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Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you communicate. In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, host Ed Squire sits down with Brigham Blackham, an internationally sought-after speaker and trainer known for helping people transform how they communicate — and how they show up in the world. Every year, billions of dollars and countless hours are lost on communication methods that simply don’t work. Brigham challenges those outdated approaches and introduces a powerful storytelling-based framework that helps people build instant confidence, clarity, and...

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EP 066:  Visible Kindness Podcast isn’t about being nice — it’s about being honest with Ed Squire show art EP 066: Visible Kindness Podcast isn’t about being nice — it’s about being honest with Ed Squire

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In this solo episode, I reset expectations for the year ahead, reflect on what Visible Kindness truly represents, and explain why the direction of the show has shifted in a meaningful way. I also share why my own documentary and memoir are being paused — and why finishing someone else’s story with care, integrity, and excellence matters more right now. This episode isn’t a performance. It’s an honest conversation about faith, pain, growth, and what kindness actually looks like in real life. If something stands out to you, I’d love to hear it.  Please leave a comment or...

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EP 065:  Rewire Your Mind & Walk in God’s Design | Raquel Soto show art EP 065: Rewire Your Mind & Walk in God’s Design | Raquel Soto

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In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Ed sits down with Raquel Soto, a Christ-centered mindset strategist, TV Host of One Breakthrough Now, and author of Rewire Reality. Raquel blends biblical truth, neuroscience, emotional regulation, and practical mindset coaching to help people break old patterns and step into the life God designed for them. Topics include: • Renewing the mind (biblical + scientific perspective) • Interrupting destructive thought loops • Why believers often stay stuck • Emotional regulation + identity • How Rewire Reality was created • Raquel’s...

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EP 064:  From Betrayal to Breakthrough — Tonnie Lea’s Raw Story of Healing and Hope show art EP 064: From Betrayal to Breakthrough — Tonnie Lea’s Raw Story of Healing and Hope

The Visible Kindness Podcast

Tonnie Lea lived through betrayal, narcissistic abuse, trauma, abortion recovery, and the moment she almost gave up on life. But God met her in the darkest moment and rebuilt everything. Today, she coaches others through her books, conferences, and “Healed to Be Healed” movement — helping people share their stories with courage and dignity. 🔗 Connect with Tonnie Lea: LinkedIn:  Facebook:    🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share your thoughts at Rate & Review Your reviews can help raise funds for the documentary. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!...

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Tonnie Lea lived through betrayal, narcissistic abuse, trauma, abortion recovery, and the moment she almost gave up on life. But God met her in the darkest moment and rebuilt everything. Today, she coaches others through her books, conferences, and “Healed to Be Healed” movement — helping people share their stories with courage and dignity.

🔗 Connect with Tonnie Lea:

LinkedIn:   / tonnilea-larson-1b55701b5  

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonni.lea.larson.2025 

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