What separates those who merely survive from those who transform their pain into purpose? Today's guest knows that answer intimately.

Adriene Caldwell is the author of Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines—a raw, unflinching memoir that has been compared to Educated and The Glass Castle.

Her story begins with a gun pressed to her temple, the trigger pulled twice, saved only by a safety mechanism that engaged by less than a millimeter. But that harrowing moment is just one chapter in a life marked by schizophrenic abuse, traumatic foster care, sexual assault, addiction, and homelessness.

Yet Adriene didn't just survive—she earned her way an education, reconciled with her past, and now shares her journey to help others find light in their darkest moments. Her book is accompanied by actual CPS case files and psychiatric evaluations, making it not only a beacon of hope for survivors but essential reading for anyone studying trauma and resilience.

This is a conversation about what it truly means to be unbroken—not undamaged, but untamed, undefeated, and refusing to stay within the lines.

Adelante, Siempre, por tu Mente / Forward, Always, for your Mind

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