The Suffering Podcast

Episode 283: The Suffering of The US Marshals with Robert Ledoger

May 17, 2026

On this episode of The Suffering Podcast, we sit down with Robert Ledogar, a former U.S. Marshal, to explore the weight behind one of America’s most historic badges. From the battlefields of Desert Storm to the relentless pursuit of justice on the streets, Robert shares what it truly means to carry responsibility in a profession built on courage, sacrifice, and integrity. This conversation goes beyond the job—it dives into the moments that test your values, the cost of standing up when it mat...

Episode 282: The Suffering of an Entertainer with Frankie Anne

May 10, 2026

Frankie Anne is a multi-talented performer and stand-up comic, opening for comedy greats such as Mike Marino, Craig Shoemaker, Dana Eagle and more. With a diverse career that spans producing and directing shows featuring icons like Tom Bergeron (DWTS), Dee Wallace (ET), and Sam Tripoli, Frankie has also produced Showtime's Live Nude Comedy, which included Whitney Cummings, Chris D’Elia, and Tig Notaro. A former lead vocalist for Big Brother and the Holding Company, Frankie’s stage presence wa...

Episode 281: The Suffering of A Life Unfolding with Dr. Dorothy Novitskie and Sherrie Allsup

May 03, 2026

What does it take to tell the truth about something most people spend a lifetime trying to forget? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Suffering Podcast, Kevin Donaldson sits down with co-authors Sherrie Allsup and Dr. Dorothy Novitskie to discuss their new book, A Life Unfolding: Carrying the Secrets of Childhood Sexual Abuse. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to write from the depths of lived trauma while balancing the responsibility of telling...