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Hope Lives Here

Voyage Media

An anthology series of true inspirational stories, Hope Lives Here features real people telling their own uplifting stories of overcoming adversity, with their tales supplemented by actor portrayals, sound design, and original music.

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August 24 · 20 min
The Secrets Of A Clear Mind
Jeanne Severe has worked for more than 35 years as a Physician Assistant in a New York City emergency room. She's noticed patients with Alzheimer's slip through the cracks of the system. This episode explains why, and what can be done about it. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Jeanne Severe. Based on her book, Unlock The Secrets Of A Clear Mind, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D57RJ97V Edited, sound designed and mixed by Mike Wargo. Featuring George Gallagher and Bill Kates as Dr. Carmichael and Uncle Jerry. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30 · 24 min
Throwaway Kids
Karen had lived an entire life before she learned her mother had a not-so-secret past, where she was notorious for meeting a man, having a child, abandoning that child, and then repeating the process. Karen would learn she wasn't the oldest of 2 siblings... she was the 12th of 13 children. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode, Throwaway Kids, is executive produced by Karen Kulinich. Story produced by Ilyssa Goodman. Starring Stephanie Ittleson as Karen and Livia Trevino as Darla. Edited, sound designed and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now, for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 16 · 23 min
Buoy In The Fog
A man with a saxophone on a little boat in the fog, remembers an entire life of cheating death and finding love. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode, Buoy In The Fog, was executive produced by Michael Wagner, based on his novel of the same name. The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Buoy-Fog-Spanning-dodging-searches/dp/1977261434 Story produced by Koji Steven Sakai. Written and directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Jonathan Regier and Ray Carsillo. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Edited, sound designed, and mixed by James Scully. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 21 · 24 min
A Journey Into Adaptive Scuba, Saving Lives Of Wounded Veterans
Marti Wheat loves to scuba dive, and she found a way to share that love with wounded, sometimes suicidal veterans, and give them a sense of joy and purpose that's saving lives. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Marti Wheat, based on her screenplay Not Forgotten. Story produced by Vince P. Maggie. Directed and written by Dan Benamor. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Starring Jonathan Regier and Tracey Leigh. Edited, sound designed, and mixed by James Scully. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And subscribe now, for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 4 · 22 min
She Died And Experienced What Comes After Life... And Came Back To Tell About It
Angela Walters died during childbirth. She went somewhere after, before the doctors could bring her back. Was it Heaven? Listen to her story and decide for yourself. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Annette Waltress. Story produced by Karen Peterkin. Written and directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Tracey Leigh as Angela and Wolf Williams as Angela's grandfather. Edited, sound designed, and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the series, please leave us a 5-star on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now, for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 23 · 33 min
"The Fugitive", For Real - One Man's Seven Year Life On The Run
Bryce Berth was accused of a seemingly easily-disproved crime. Instead, he wound up on the run as a fugitive from the law for seven years. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Bryce Berth, based on his novel Through The Eyes Of The Eagle, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Eyes-Eagle-Bryce-Berth/dp/1662414684 Written and directed by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed, and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Starring George Gallagher as Bryce and Annie Abrams as Meghan. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 16 · 34 min
If You're Going Through Hell... Keep Going
Grace Orah was accused of mistreating her child, an accusation so absurd that the slightest digging into it immediately revealed the allegation as obviously false. Nonetheless, the accusation alone was enough to plunge Grace into years of legal hell, where she had to teach herself the law to become her own advocate, and find her way out. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Grace Orah, based on her novel Without Counsel, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G7QHNNWM Edited, sound designed, and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Starring Laura Bellomo as Grace and Jonathan Regier as the lawyer. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2025 · 34 min
One Body, Two Souls...
Rael Miller was an entirely different being... in the same body. Her experiences will seem unbelievable... except that her husband went through them with her. Take a listen, and decide for yourself, in this new episode of Hope Lives Here. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. Executive produced by Rael Miller. Story produced by Michael Chamoy. Starring Laura Bellomo and Jonathan Regier. Edited, sound designed and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now, for future episodes. You can follow Rael on Instagram @rael8888 and @raelpyramidoflight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 8, 2025 · 31 min
Upon A Field Of Gold
Rich Strack is a normal guy, a teacher, a reasonable person... who steadfastly believes (and has evidence to support) that in a past life he was a Civil War soldier, and the soul of his love will be reborn into another, and one day, they'll come back together. One person who believes him? Hollywood director Andy Fickman (RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN). Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas and Dan Benamor. This episode, Upon A Field Of Gold, was lead produced, adapted and directed by Dan Benamor. Based on Richard's book and a screenplay of the same name. The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Upon-Field-Gold-Richard-Strack/dp/1945271353 Executive produced by Richard Strack. Starring Jonathan Regier and Carolina Bonetti. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Edited, sound designed and mixed by James Scully. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now, for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2025 · 25 min
Jamaican Chinese... How Howard Sun Found His Identity, And His Legendary Ancestor
Howard Sun has a prominent Jamaican accent... but he's Chinese. This unique heritage drove Howard to search for his identity, and incredibly, he found it in Sun Yat Sen, the founder of modern China. You can learn more about Howard's life and journey by going to https://www.wakeupeverybody.co.uk/my-story/ You can see Howard performing his spoken word poem (seriously, it's amazing, I encourage you to check this out) "Jamaica, The Biggest Likkle Superpower" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNrEohw-b7w Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Howard Sun. This episode was edited, sound -designed, and mixed by James Scully, with original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Dale Chung plays Howard and Sun Yat Sen in this episode. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you're listening. And subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 3, 2025 · 36 min
East Within West
Kim grew up as an adopted child in Canada, with her biological family's identity a tantalizing secret. It would take a lifetime of searching and a trip around the world... to achieve a reunion unlike any she could have expected. You can read the memoir this episode is based on, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1778045502 Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Kimberly Jones, based on her memoir East Within West. Story produced by Sophie Lee. With Sydney Shiotani as Kim and Cheryl Chong as Nora. Edited, sound designed and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 8, 2025 · 24 min
Salvation In The Unlikeliest Of Places - Bonnie Bell, A UFO, And A Manson Killer
It took a UFO experience and jail time with one of the Manson family killers, for Bonnie Bell's nomadic life to find a spiritual home. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Bonnie Bell. Written and directed by Dan Benamor. Starring Roshelle Simpson, as Bonnie, and Carolina Bonetti as "Katie" and Bonnie's granddaughter. Based on Bonnie's novel, "21 Pencils: The Woman Nobody Believed, available on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.sg/21-Pencils-Woman-Nobody-Believed/dp/B0FK2JH7V2 Edited, sound designed, and mixed by James Scully. If you're enjoying the podcast, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now, for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 2, 2025 · 36 min
Walking Out Of A 20-Year Career... And Into Psychedelic Medicine
A school principal abruptly quits his 20-year career, then spirals into suicidal depression, before finding a complete transformation after experimenting with psilocybin mushrooms, frog venom, and MDMA. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Michael (which is not his real name), and story produced by Sophie Lee. Starring Jonathan Regier as Michael and Roshelle Simpson as Charlotte. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Edited, sound designed, and mixed by James Scully. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2025 · 26 min
Alice Has Come Home
Ray Wu foresaw his wife's death, and for 10 years, tried to convince himself he hadn't. This is their story. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel and Dan Benamor. This episode was executive produced by Ray Wu. Edited, sound designed and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Starring Sydney Shiotani as Alice and Dale Chung as Ray. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025 · 45 min
A Path Out Of The Darkness
Dr. Steven Farber was a respected cardiologist, on the outside looking in, a success by any measure. But he had a secret - he was a drug addict. And that secret would grow, from casual drug use to blacking out at work, to an untimely death - until it consumed his life, and nearly cost him everything. Based on Dr. Steven Farber’s novel, As Sick As Our Secrets, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/As-Sick-as-Our-Secrets-ebook/dp/B07Z8G62HF?ref_=ast_author_mpb Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode is based on Steve’s book, As Sick As Our Secrets, which is available on Amazon, at the link above. Executive produced by Dr. Steve Farber. Directed and story produced by Ilyssa Goodman. Written and directed by Dan Benamor. Edited, sounded designed, and mixed by James Scully. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Starring Jonathan Regier as Steve and Veronica Warner as Tara. If you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you’re listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. The national mental health hotline is available 24/7, just by dialing 988 from your phone. And for health care workers suffering from burnout, or just in need of mental health support, the Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation is a great resource. You can find more information at this link: https://drlornabreen.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025 · 39 min
A Miracle From Heaven
David Leslie felt lost in his life, and it would take numerous brushes with death, and a miraculous experience in Africa, for him to find his way. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, A Miracle From Heaven, was story produced by Jerilyn Esquibel, and executive produced by David Leslie. To learn more about David's work, visit soulfocusministries.org Written, directed and produced by Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed, and mixed, by Bill Kates. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. Starring Jonathan Regier as David and Laura Bellomo as Simone. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2025 · 32 min
Angels From Heaven
There is no cure for epilepsy... but Jesse Fiedor found one anyway. After a traumatic childhood when the disease was not well understood, and Jesse was placed in a padded cell, socially ostracized, and suicidal, Jesse found a path to healing through an unexpected journey of faith. Hopes Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas and Dan Benamor. This episode, Angels from Heaven, was produced by Romell Foster-Owens. Executive Produced by Jesse Fiedor. Based on Jesse's novel of the same name, available on Amazon, at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Angels-Heaven-Miraculous-Cure-Epilepsy-ebook/dp/B09X5TJQ44?ref_=ast_author_mpb Edited, sound designed and mixed by Adam Volerich. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or anywhere you're listening, and subscribe now for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 7, 2024 · 37 min
Positivity Nearly Killed Matt Towner, But It Saved His Life, Too
Matt Towner's motorcycle accident broke nearly every bone in his body, and should have killed him. His positivity would, at first, almost doom him again, before ultimately proving to be his salvation. You can check out Matt's books to learn more about him: Crazy Sh*t in Asia https://au.newhollandpublishers.com/catalog/product/view/id/2488 Abroad, Broke & Busted https://au.newhollandpublishers.com/catalog/product/view/id/2041 Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas and Dan Benamor. This episode, The Power Of Positive Thinking Saved My Life (And Almost Ruined It, Too), was written and directed by Dan Benamor. Executive Produced by Matt Towner. Keep an eye on this space for a forthcoming link to Matt's next book, Positivity. Starring Jonathan Regier and Laura Bellomo. Edited, sound designed and mixed by James Scully. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you're listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2024 · 2 min
Also From Voyage - John Lennon In Heaven
Also from Voyage Media, an incredible story of one psychic intuitive woman's transcendental experience... with John Lennon. Look for John Lennon In Heaven anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2024 · 34 min
A Rose For My Mother
A psychic sensitive woman comes to understand and utilize her power. She navigates a tumultuous life, where she's separated from but ultimately finds her way back to her mother. Hope Lives Here is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced by Nat Mundel, Robert Mitas, and Dan Benamor. This episode, A Rose For My Mother, was directed and produced by Minoti Vaishnav. Written and produced by Dan Benamor. Executive produced by Nancy Canfield. Based on Nancy's book, A Rose For My Mother, available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rose-My-Mother-Memoir/dp/1450231233 Edited, sound designed and mixed by Andres Coca. If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe now, for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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