Show overview
Lived to Tell has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 58 episodes, alongside 5 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 50 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 11 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 26 episodes published.
From the publisher
Hosted by Caitlin Van Mol, this podcast is about people who have been through something they almost didn’t come back from but lived to tell the tale.
Latest Episodes
View all 58 episodesS3 Ep18: Carlesha - "I Can Tell You One Thing, She's a Fighter"
S3 Ep17: Carla - "I Pictured My Parents Getting the Call That I Was Murdered"
S3 Ep16: Bill - "This is Not Good, This Might Be the End"
S3 Ep14: Gina - "Let My Kids Forgive Me for Dying in This Place"
S3 Ep 13S3 Ep13: Dave - "Bones Really Are White"
Dave Pearson was out for a surf like any other day when, out of nowhere, a shark came out of the water and bit his left arm. Doctors were able to not only save his life, but they also saved his arm from amputation. Dave went on to create a support group for bite survivors called Bite Club.Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dave.pearson.16Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 12S3 Ep12: Jessica - "I Believed We Were Going to Be Executed"
Jessica Buchanan was working in Somalia in 2011 when she and her colleague were kidnapped and ransomed. After 93 days of being held captive, they were rescued by SEAL Team 6. In this episode, we talk about her captivity, identity, motherhood, and purpose. Buy Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team SixBuy How to Survive Survival: A Guide to Turning Life's Hardest Moments into Meaningful Contribution for the WorldJessica's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessicabuchananpageJessica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicacbuchanan/Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 11S3 Ep11: Chris - "Are We IN The Volcano Right Now?"
While working as a camera assistant on a large film production, Chris Duddy joined a crew tasked with filming aerial shots of Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea Volcano. The assignment took a dramatic turn when their helicopter crashed, stranding the team inside the volcano for days as they waited for rescue.Chris's Instagram: @christopherjonduddyChris's Website: https://christopherduddy.com/Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 10S3 Ep10: Heather - "I Couldn't Move Any of My Body"
Heather Grossman's ex-husband told her that if she ever left him, he would kill her. He tried, but failed, to deliver on that promise, leaving Heather paralyzed from the neck down. Heather's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/paralyzed-in-paradiseHeather's Book: https://a.co/d/0a4FFCvIHeather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heather.grossman.2025Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 9S3 Ep9: Dan Part Two - "I'm Going to Survive This"
This episode is part two of Dan's story. If you haven't listened to part one, go back and listen to that episode first.Dan was blinded by a bear and now has to figure out how to live a full life without his sight.Buy Dan's Book: Beyond the BearDan's FacebookDan's Website: http://danbigley.com/family/Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 8S3 Ep8: Dan Part One - "She Turned Her Head Sideways, Bit Down Across My Face, and Chewed"
Dan Bigley was wrapping up a long day of fishing when he inadvertently got on the wrong side of a mama bear. This encounter would alter the way he moved in the world permanently.Buy Dan's Book: Beyond the BearDan's Facebook Dan's Website: http://danbigley.com/family/Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 7S3 Ep7: Vernetta - "He Told Me, 'I Killed Her'"
Vernetta Cockerham did everything she could to protect herself from her estranged husband, Richard. But probation, an order of protection, and an active warrant didn't stop him from bringing Vernetta's nightmares to life.
S3 Ep 6S3 Ep6: A Hit on Travis Tritt
Today, I present to you what was initially a Patreon bonus episode. I may incorporate this format into the regular feed going forward, but let me know if you like this or not. But do not worry - this would not replace the regular interview episodes! Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 5S3 Ep5: James - "I Just Remember Thinking, 'I’m Dead'"
James stopped to help a stranded car on an icy overpass. While on the phone with 911, trying to get help, a truck slipped on the ice and hit James, throwing him over the side of the bridge. His rehab and recovery journey spanned years, with some permanent injuries. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 4S3 Ep4: Natasha - "They Made Them Kneel Down and Shot Them in the Back of the Head"
Natasha Aeriel recounts the 2007 Newark schoolyard shootings, where her brother and two friends were murdered. Natasha survived several stabbings and a gunshot to the face, barely. She reflects on grief, forgiveness, and rebuilding her life, ultimately finding purpose in youth outreach and community empowerment. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 3S3 Ep3: Nicholas - "I Didn’t Know He Had a Knife in His Hand Until It Was in My Left Lung"
Nicholas Iwamoto went on a hike to test his physical abilities, but he would end up being tested beyond his worst nightmares. Nicholas's FacebookNicholas's InstagramShow Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 2S3 Ep2: Christy - "I Knew He Was Going to Kill Me"
Christy Salters Martin was a trailblazer in women's boxing, but her husband/trainer Jim Martin kept her in his complete control. This went on for years until Christy decided she'd had enough.Christy's book, "Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection," is available here."Christy," starring Sydney Sweeney, Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, and Chad L. Coleman, comes out in theaters on Friday, November 7th.Christy's FacebookChristy's InstagramChristy's Website Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3 Ep 1S3 Ep1: Paul - "The Bullet Bounced off My Head"
Paul Rousseau was accidentally shot in the head by his best friend. What happened after would change Paul's life forever. Paul's book, "Friendly Fire: A Fractured Memoir," is available here or in audiobook here.Paul's Instagram: @paulwrites47Paul's website: paul-rousseau.com Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]
S3: Announcement - Season 3 & Patreon!
trailerSeason 3 coming October 22! Patreon available now at Patreon.com/livedtotell!
S1 Ep 35S1 Ep35: Improved Audio - Vivian - "I Looked Behind Me and Saw the Wolves"
While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience! Vivian Mayo and her husband, Scott were experienced campers in Alaska. But one trip up to their camp in Monahan Flats was anything but typical. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcast TikTok: @LivedToTellPodcast Caitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmol email: [email protected] And for those of you who read the show notes, there may be an announcement coming soon!
S1 Ep 34S1 Ep34: Improved Audio - Sheri - "I Could See the Bone Sticking Out of My Face"
While the show is on hiatus, I'm re-releasing some episodes with better audio quality. Hopefully, these will be a better listening experience!While on vacation in Hawaii, Sheri was brutally attacked when out for a run. She struggled with PTSD for years, but the attack inspired her into activism.Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: [email protected]