Ya Never Know w/ Jake Haendel

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31: Nurse Erica Tells Us How She’s Seen Munchausen By Proxy Firsthand—And Why My Story Raised Red Flags

Episode 31

Sunday, January 25, 2026 • Duration 53:51

In this episode of Ya Never Know, we sit down with Nurse Erica — RN, healthcare leader, nurse advocate, podcast host, and someone who’s seen healthcare from every angle.

We dive into the real-world signs of factitious disorder imposed on another (formerly Munchausen by proxy), how it shows up, and why it’s so difficult to recognize in real time.

From there, the conversation widens to nurse advocacy, hospital staffing, the so-called “nursing shortage,” leadership corruption, profit-driven healthcare, and what it’s like trying to do the right thing inside a broken system.

We also touch on personal moments — how Erica and Jake first connected through podcasting, recovery progress updates, and the reality that meaningful work often comes with chaos. Erica also shares insight into the difficult fallout with her former podcast partner, Nurse Jessica, and how it impacted her work and platform.

If you’re a nurse, patient, caregiver, or anyone who wants an honest look at modern healthcare — this episode is for you.

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30: Bethany Tells Us How She Literally Needed To Have Her Head Screwed Back On To Stay Alive

Episode 30

Sunday, January 18, 2026 • Duration 46:29

Bethany grew up in a small town outside of Winnipeg, Canada, living with chronic illness since birth—without ever knowing why. For years, her symptoms were dismissed, misunderstood, or left unexplained, until she was finally diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder.

As her condition worsened, Bethany learned that her C1 and C2 vertebrae were unstable, causing brainstem compression whenever she was upright—a condition so severe it carried the risk of internal decapitation. With no neurosurgeons in Canada willing or able to take her case, Bethany was forced to look beyond her country for answers.

Her search took her to the United States and ultimately Spain, where advanced imaging revealed the full extent of the danger—and led to a life-saving surgery to stabilize her head and cervical spine.

This is Bethany’s story of chronic illness, medical disbelief, and what it takes to survive when the system can’t help you—and time is running out.

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20: Kyle Tells Us How Weed Literally Saved His Life

Episode 20

Sunday, October 26, 2025 • Duration 01:04:20

Kyle’s story is unlike anything you’ve ever heard. A prolific weed grower, a transgender man, and a terminal brain cancer survivor — somehow, he’s still here.

After years of building his life in California and Colorado, Kyle was diagnosed with an aggressive, “incurable” form of brain cancer that no one else has survived. Forced to leave everything behind and return home to the South Side of Chicago, he faced his mortality head-on.

Through a groundbreaking experimental immunotherapy, Kyle began to defy every medical prediction. Along the way, weed became both his medicine and his metaphor — a symbol of resilience, balance, and growth

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19: Dr. Ellen Reed Tells Us How She Helps People Grow — While Big A and I Talk About Our Own Recovery and Growth

Episode 19

Sunday, October 19, 2025 • Duration 01:05:12

In this episode of Ya Never Know, Dr. Ellen Reed (@drellenreed) joins us to share her journey as a performance coach and expert in Relentless Solution Focus. We talk about how we met, how she’s helped me as my coach, and how her work has shaped both my mindset and Big A’s approach to recovery.

Dr. Reed opens up about what it means to help people unlock their potential, stay solution-focused, and grow through life’s challenges. Big A and I also get real about our own recovery journeys and the daily work it takes to keep moving forward.

A great episode for anyone looking to tap into their potential, shift their mindset, and start focusing on solutions instead of problems.

Check out Dr. Reed’s book and more of her work here: Ellen Reed on Amazon

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18: Breaking Free From The Cult — Daniella’s Journey From The Children Of God To Military Intelligence (Part 2)

Episode 18

Sunday, October 12, 2025 • Duration 54:17

This episode picks up where Part One left off — after Daniella’s daring escape from the Children of God cult. What came next was a new kind of structure, discipline, and control: the U.S. military. Daniella (@daniellamyoung_) opens up about serving two tours in military intelligence, the psychological aftermath of leaving one cult only to find herself in another, and how she ultimately reclaimed her freedom and voice.

Her bestselling memoir, Uncultured: A Memoir (available everywhere), tells the story of her journey from indoctrination to independence. Her forthcoming book, The Culting of America (available now for pre-sale at knittingcultlady.com), explores how cult dynamics appear in modern society.

This is Part Two — powerful, revealing, and impossible to forget.

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17: Daniella The Knitting Cult Lady Tells Us What It’s Like Growing Up In Children Of God — And How She Escaped The Cult (Part One)

Episode 17

Sunday, October 5, 2025 • Duration 01:05:24

This episode dives into a story so wild it sounds like fiction — but it’s all very real. Daniella, also known as the knitting cult lady, was born into Children of God as a third-generation member. From birth, she suffered control, abuse, and was even trafficked across borders under the guise of loyalty to the cult.

What makes her story even more extraordinary is how she broke free. As a teenager she escaped, built a new life for herself, and later served in the U.S. military. Her resilience led her to become an author. Her first memoir, Uncultured: A Memoir (available now) (bookshop.org) reflects on her journey through indoctrination and freedom. Her second book, The Culting of America, is currently on pre-sale (ships January 20, 2026) (knittingcultlady.com) and examines cult behavior in modern society.

Follow Daniella on Instagram: @daniellamyoung_

This is Part One of her escape — raw, gripping, and full of revelations.

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16: Caitlyn Tells Us The Power Of Speaking Up As A Model TikTok Star And Advocate

Episode 16

Sunday, September 28, 2025 • Duration 49:38

Caitlyn (@caitlyn.cohen) is a model, TikTok star, and passionate advocate who’s opening up about life with a stutter. In this episode she shares what it’s really like, how she found the courage to speak out, and why using her platform matters so much.

Keep up with Caitlyn’s journey here: linktr.ee/caitlyn.cohen

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15: Joanne Tells Us How She Survived The Tragedy Of The Century After The Captain And Crew Fled

Episode 15

Sunday, September 21, 2025 • Duration 57:59

A vacation ferry ride turned into the Greek Tragedy of the Century when the ship began sinking like the Titanic. Joanne shares what it felt like to be trapped on a foreign vessel as the captain and crew abandoned ship and left everyone to die. Against all odds she survived—and even risked her life going back inside to grab her brand-new $40 Skechers. From chaos on the water to the shocking aftermath that put the captain behind bars, this is one story you won’t forget.

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14: Ashley Tells Us What It’s Like To Love Someone Who’s Trapped In Locked-In Syndrome

Episode 14

Sunday, September 14, 2025 • Duration 01:00:14

Ashley tells us about her high school sweetheart, Travis, whose life was turned upside down when he became locked in. He is still currently fighting to survive, fluctuating through different states of consciousness while facing the medical complexity of locked-in syndrome. Ashley opens up about the challenges of navigating hospital care, the emotional weight of raising their young daughter during this fight, and the heartbreak of watching her first love endure such a rare condition.

This episode is raw, emotional, and deeply human—a story of love, resilience, and advocacy!
You can support Ashley and her family during this difficult time here:

Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ashburydaniels
Donate to the GoFundMe: Burke Family Campaign

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13: Hannah Tells Us What It Was Like Being Sexually Assaulted By A Teacher For Years

Episode 13

Sunday, September 7, 2025 • Duration 01:03:34

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault.

Hannah opens up about how her entire high school career was shaped by years of sexual assault from a teacher — which later turned into a full-blown inappropriate relationship. She shares how she survived, found justice, and now maintains a powerful outlook on life. Hannah also offers advice for anyone currently going through something similar, and explains why she’s breaking her silence and sharing her story today.

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