The Shadow Sessions

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The Most Shocking Moments

August 05, 2026

Some moments stay with you long after the conversation ends. In this special episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih revisits some of the most powerful and unforgettable moments from the series so far—stories of survival, betrayal, identity, trauma, accountability, and transformation. Part One brings together voices that challenged the way we understand abuse, violence, incarceration, extremism, addiction, and the systems that shape human behavior. These are not moments selected ...

When Your Mother Is The Danger

July 30, 2026

Some conversations don't end when the cameras stop rolling—they deserve to be unpacked. In this episode of The Notebook, Hiba Balfaqih reflects on her conversation with Jazmine and explores the psychological patterns that emerged throughout the interview. Drawing from her expertise in human behavior and trauma, Hiba examines the lasting effects of attachment trauma, the psychological impact of being harmed by the very person meant to provide safety, and how early betrayal shapes a child's u...

The Story Her Kidnapper Never Wanted Told

July 23, 2026

How do you respond when your life changes in a matter of seconds? In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Allison Smith, whose ordinary trip to a convenience store became a fight for survival when an armed woman hijacked her car. In those terrifying moments, Allison experienced what so many trauma survivors describe: first freezing, then fawning, and ultimately finding the strength to fight back. But surviving the attack was only the beginning. This conversation g...