Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we are joined by Nina Hanssen, a Norwegian survivor who endured unimaginable trauma—from childhood sexual abuse to life-threatening gunfire in Somalia—to become a guiding light for others on their healing journeys. A peak performance and flow expert, award-winning journalist, and best-selling author, Nina channels her own experiences of overcoming adversity, including open-heart surgery, into empowering and uplifting survivors across continents.

Through workshops, speaking engagements, and published works, Nina brings hope, resilience, and practical strategies to those still finding their way out of the shadows. Her extraordinary story reminds us that even in the wake of devastating trials, the human spirit can rise, grow, and become a beacon of renewal for others.

Nina’s Website:

https://www.ninahanssen.com/

TentMakers Website:

https://www.tentmakers.la/

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Stano, whose childhood was marked by relentless, orchestrated abuse within trusted religious institutions. From the tender age of six, Michael endured unimaginable trauma at the hands of clergy who wielded spiritual authority as a weapon. After decades of repressed memories, he now courageously pulls back the curtain on a carefully concealed network of corruption and cover-ups, revealing the chilling tactics used to exploit and silence victims.

Through raw truth-telling, Michael shares the long and painful path to reclaiming his worth, channeling his pain into advocacy, and calling for urgent reform. Join us as we bear witness to his story—one that demands accountability, illuminates the resilience of the human spirit, and inspires a collective reckoning to protect future generations from suffering in the shadows.

Michael's Website:

www.energyoftribe.com

Tentmaker's Website:

https://www.tentmakers.la/

Welcome to Resilience in the Shadows, the podcast by TentMakers, where we illuminate the powerful journey of individuals overcoming the darkness.

In this episode, we are joined by Officer Johnny Banda, a survivor, author, and hero, who shares his powerful journey from enduring abuse in an orphanage to becoming a law enforcement officer who saved lives during the Santa Fe High School shooting.

Johnny opens up about his early years, where he faced sexual abuse by peers, caretakers, and potential adopters, and how these experiences shaped his life. He recounts the pivotal moment when he confronted one of his abusers in a professional setting, preventing further harm to others, and how this confrontation was a turning point in his healing process.

Johnny also discusses how his past influenced his relationships, his role as a husband and father, and his dedication to helping others heal from trauma. Through sharing his story and his book “Behind Closed Doors of an Orphanage,” Johnny aims to inspire others to confront their own traumas and find healing.

Johnny's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Closed-Doors-Orphanage-Banda/dp/1441558500

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-closed-doors-of-an-orphanage-j-m-banda/1018218500

Tentmakers Website:

https://www.tentmakers.la/