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Defying The Odds

Abby Vaden

Booking Overview

Abby Vaden’s Defying the Odds blends lived experience with practical guidance, bringing in real people to share resilience, health-adjacent journeys, and advocacy-minded lessons. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit for compelling personal stories that translate into actionable advice and hope for broad audiences.

Metrics

Episodes: 32

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

defyingtheoddspodcast2024@gmail.com

abbypatterson92@hotmail.com

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Host

Abby Vaden - Host of Defying the Odds. Survivor of SKIDS, Abby shares her health and resilience journey through personal storytelling paired with practical advice. The show emphasizes empowerment, growth, and c...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
People with lived experience and/or specialized expertise tied to resilience, mental health, health journeys, fitness routines, caregiving/foster advocacy, or narrative/media analysis with a personal connection to wellbeing and growth.
Required Achievements:  
Published or widely recognized personal platforms (e.g., media appearances, content creation, or advocacy work), Demonstrated impact through advocacy/education (e.g., foster parenting education), Credible professional framing of mental health or wellbeing practices (e.g., therapy-informed perspectives, wellness/fitness guidance), Notable public-facing experience such as reality TV or audience-building online presence

Recent Guest Discussions

Madison Myers - Transition From Reality TV To Mental Resilience; Handling Public Scrutiny And Online Negativity; Beginner Fitness Consistency; Therapy And Support Systems.

Kaitlyn Loughridge - Foster Care Realities Behind The Scenes; Misconceptions And Advocacy; Emotional Realities Of Fostering; Balancing Family And Career; Role Of Storytelling In Advocacy.

Galen Roberts - How Character-driven Storytelling Parallels Real-life Growth And Resilience; Using Creativity As Emotional Processing; Boundaries And Authenticity Online; Empathy Informed By Work With Foster Children And Older Adults.

Recent Topics

Resilience, Mental Health, Health, Advocacy, Foster Care

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Defying The Odds
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The Journey to Independence: Finding Freedom and Becoming Your Own Person

August 16, 2026

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to become independent?In this episode of Defying the Odds, we dive into the journey of becoming independent—not just financially, but emotionally, mentally, and personally. Independence can be uncomfortable. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone, learning to trust yourself, making difficult decisions, and realizing that you are capable of building a life on your own terms.We’ll talk about the challenges that come with growing into your own per...

From Married at First Sight to Mental Strength: Madison Myers on Fitness, Fame & Resilience

March 23, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Defying the Odds, Madison Myers from Married at First Sight (Season 18, Chicago) opens up about her journey from reality TV to building true mental strength. From navigating the highs and lows of fame to developing resilience in the face of online criticism, Madison shares what life is really like after the cameras stop rolling.We dive into her background growing up in Colorado, her move to Chicago, and how fitness became a cornerstone of her mental...

Kaitlyn Loughridge | Foster Parenting Educator & Advocate

January 14, 2026

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of Defying the Odds, I’m sitting down with Kaitlyn, a 25-year-old foster mom, wife, and marketing manager from Central Arkansas. Kaitlyn shares her personal foster care journey with honesty and heart—working to break down common misconceptions, normalize foster parenting, and encourage more compassionate conversations around caring for children in foster care.We talk about what foster care really looks like behind the scenes, the emotional realities of welco...

Frequently asked questions

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Defying The Odds
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How do I get in touch with Defying The Odds?

Defying The Odds is hosted by Abby Vaden. Its publicly listed emails are defyingtheoddspodcast2024@gmail.com and abbypatterson92@hotmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Defying The Odds?

The publicly listed emails for Defying The Odds: defyingtheoddspodcast2024@gmail.com and abbypatterson92@hotmail.com.

How many listeners does Defying The Odds have?

Podseeker estimates Defying The Odds reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Defying The Odds?

Defying The Odds typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: People with lived experience and/or specialized expertise tied to resilience, mental health, health journeys, fitness routines, caregiving/foster advocacy, or narrative/media analysis with a personal connection to wellbeing and growth. Common among recent guests: Published or widely recognized personal platforms (e.g., media appearances, content creation, or advocacy work); Demonstrated impact through advocacy/education (e.g., foster parenting education); Credible professional framing of mental health or wellbeing practices (e.g., therapy-informed perspectives, wellness/fitness guidance). Recent guests include Madison Myers, Kaitlyn Loughridge, and Galen Roberts.

How hard is it to get booked on Defying The Odds?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Defying The Odds cover?

Recent episodes cover Resilience, Mental Health, Health, Advocacy, and Foster Care. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

defyingtheoddspodcast2024@gmail.com

abbypatterson92@hotmail.com

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