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The Suffering Podcast

Kevin Donaldson

Booking Overview

An interview-driven personal-development show focused on adversity, resilience, purpose, and recovery, featuring people with firsthand experiences of hardship alongside service professionals, authors, ministers, veterans, and entrepreneurs. Credible pitches include accessible experts or compelling survivors who can discuss trauma recovery, grief, leadership under pressure, community service, faith, or rebuilding after major setbacks; booking difficulty is low.

Metrics

Episodes: 304

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 67.3k subscribers

Instagram: 12.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kevinkpd@gmail.com

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Host

Kevin Donaldson - Kevin Donaldson hosts a podcast focused on adversity, resilience, purpose, and the process of turning hardship into positive action.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Firsthand experience overcoming significant adversity, or professional expertise in resilience, trauma recovery, grief, leadership, faith, public service, entrepreneurship, or community support. Authors, veterans, first responders, ministry leaders, and entrepreneurs with a compelling personal story are credible candidates.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or established educational work, Leadership in public service, military, emergency response, business, or ministry, Documented community-service initiatives, Compelling recovery or resilience journeys

Recent Guest Discussions

Donald R. Erickson Jr. - Childhood Trauma, Abuse, Addiction, Suicide Loss, Grief, Leadership, Community Service, Second Chances, And Turning Suffering Into Purpose.

Drew Oldrati - Family Strain, Faith, Resilience, Public Scrutiny, Legal Uncertainty, And The Emotional Impact Of A Criminal Case On Relatives.

Barbara Oldrati - Family Strain, Faith, Resilience, Public Scrutiny, Legal Uncertainty, And The Emotional Impact Of A Criminal Case On Relatives.

Alfred Brenner - Military Service, Combat Injury, Traumatic Loss, Grief, Recovery, And Helping Others Move Forward After Devastating Experiences.

Daniel Burrus - Christianity, Suffering, Leadership, Purpose, Adversity, And Lessons From The Biblical Story Of Job.

Recent Topics

Personal Development, Resilience, Trauma Recovery, Leadership, First Responders

Episodes

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Episode 304: The Suffering of Urban Farming with Elisabeth Concepcion

October 11, 2026

The Suffering of Urban Farming Meet Elisabeth Concepcion & The Backyard Girls Urban Farm In the middle of Newark, New Jersey—where concrete, traffic, and city life dominate the landscape—Elisabeth Concepcion and her husband are building something unexpected. The Backyard Girls Urban Farm. What began with a few chickens and a simple desire for fresh eggs has grown into something much bigger: a lesson in patience, responsibility, resilience, community, and the reality of trying to create a...

Episode 303: The Suffering of The Emotional Toll With Brian Bartiromo

October 04, 2026

The Suffering of the Emotional Toll Featuring Brian J. Bartiromo | The Suffering Podcast What happens when a man spends his entire life preparing to become a police officer—but never prepares himself for what the job, grief, and decades of buried emotion will do to him? Brian J. Bartiromo was born into law enforcement. Raised in Irvington, New Jersey, his father, stepfather, two uncles, and cousin all served with the Irvington Police Department. Some of Brian's earliest memories involve liste...

Episode 302: The Suffering of Police Therapy with Dr. Anastasia Pytal and Luke Sciallo

September 27, 2026

The Suffering of Police Therapy | The Suffering Podcast What happens when the people trained to protect everyone else finally admit they need help themselves? Police officers spend their careers responding to humanity's darkest moments. They run toward danger while everyone else runs away. But when the shift ends, the trauma doesn't always stay behind. In this powerful episode of The Suffering Podcast, we explore The Suffering of Police Therapy—why so many officers hesitate to seek help, how ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Suffering Podcast?

The Suffering Podcast is hosted by Kevin Donaldson. Its publicly listed email is kevinkpd@gmail.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 The Suffering Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Suffering Podcast: kevinkpd@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Suffering Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Suffering Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Suffering Podcast?

The Suffering Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand experience overcoming significant adversity, or professional expertise in resilience, trauma recovery, grief, leadership, faith, public service, entrepreneurship, or community support. Authors, veterans, first responders, ministry leaders, and entrepreneurs with a compelling personal story are credible candidates. Common among recent guests: Published books or established educational work; Leadership in public service, military, emergency response, business, or ministry; Documented community-service initiatives. Recent guests include Donald R. Erickson Jr., Drew Oldrati, and Barbara Oldrati.

How hard is it to get booked on The Suffering Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Suffering Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Personal Development, Resilience, Trauma Recovery, Leadership, and First Responders. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kevinkpd@gmail.com

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