Beyond the Monsters

About Beyond the Monsters

A podcast where people share real stories of trauma, survival, mental health, and the darkest moments of their lives. Trauma, abuse, true crime, resilience, and the long road toward healing are at the center of every episode. These conversations go deeper than the surface to uncover the truth of what they lived through, what it cost them, and how they found the strength to rise again. It is real, emotional, and driven by the belief that when survivors speak, others find the courage to heal. Hosted by Chell Bane, a medical professional with 20+ years in psychiatry and addiction medicine, and a survivor of trauma herself. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 (https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Chell Bane

Category

health & fitness · society & culture · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

10 Nov 2024

Latest episode

4 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 77 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 Mar 2026

   72: He Took Two Lives in a Drunk Driving Crash at 24

   At 24 years old, Martin made a decision that would change multiple families forever. After a day of heavy drinking, he got behind the wheel on New Year’s Eve and caused a fatal DUI crash that left two women dead and another man seriously injured. He was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison, day for day. What followed was not a story about excuses. It was a story about accountability, addiction, guilt, shame, and what happens when you are forced to confront the irreversible consequences of drunk driving. While incarcerated, Martin earned his GED, completed a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree, and became a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Today he speaks at high schools, colleges, DUI victim impact panels, and law enforcement conferences about alcohol abuse, recovery, reckless choices, and the ripple effect of one night that cannot be undone. This conversation dives into addiction, incarceration, forgiveness, trauma, and the difference between guilt and shame. Martin’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/martinllockett (https://www.instagram.com/martinllockett) martinlockett.com (http://martinlockett.com) Martin’s Books: Prison to Purpose Pipeline: How one sentence led to a life of service https://a.co/d/04fk1toj (https://a.co/d/04fk1toj) My Prison Life: A Blogger's Insights from the Inside https://a.co/d/0dl1fAny (https://a.co/d/0dl1fAny) Resources: Crisis Text Line 741741 SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357 (tel:1-800-662-4357)) Stop High-Risk Impaired Driving https://www.responsibility.org/high-risk-impaired-driving (https://www.responsibility.org/high-risk-impaired-driving) Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ (https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/) https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters (https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters) Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact beyondthemonsters@gmail.com for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   27 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   71: She Helps Solve Murder Cases as a Psychic Medium

   A former tennis pro turned forensic psychic medium, Nichole Duncan, shares how a remote viewing session cracked open an entirely new reality. What began with scientific curiosity about telepathy and intuition led to verified details in missing persons cases, homicide investigations, and human trafficking work. From describing evidence later confirmed by law enforcement to navigating strict ethical boundaries around spiritual consent, she explains how mediumship intersects with criminal cases without replacing investigative process. She breaks down what remote viewing actually is, how intuitive impressions form, and why evidence should be a byproduct of connection rather than the goal. The conversation moves into near-death experiences, life review, intuition, and what may happen in the moments before impact during sudden death. Chell shares her own experience the night her husband died and asks the questions many survivors quietly carry: Can they hear us? Do they suffer? Are we ever alone? From meditation and grounding to telepathic communication and signs from loved ones, this discussion explores grief, spiritual connection, trauma, and the possibility that consciousness continues beyond the body. A special additional conversation released outside our regular Wednesday schedule. Nichole’s links: https://www.nicholeduncanintuitive.com (https://www.nicholeduncanintuitive.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWnxMQxgq-wwjZAa6rtCb5Pl_KvAzEHhUi7nJDotP4CRkINtBJN3iF_FJ4j4_aem_2zQgzrF03SQzu4LAQps-cw) https://www.instagram.com/nicholeduncanintuitive (https://www.instagram.com/nicholeduncanintuitive) https://www.tiktok.com/@nicholeduncanintuitive (https://www.tiktok.com/@nicholeduncanintuitive) Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ (https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/) https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters (https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters) Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: Psychic Medium, Remote Viewing, Near Death Experience, Spiritual Communication, Intuition and Trauma, Consciousness After Death If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact beyondthemonsters@gmail.com for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   25 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   70: Surviving a Violent Home Invasion

   Lori was finishing a work project in her mother’s quiet home when a violent home invasion began with men kicking in the front door. Within seconds she was running upstairs toward her firearm, calculating escape routes in real time, and opening fire as armed intruders stormed the hallway. When her gun malfunctioned and one of the intruders returned fire, everything shifted in an instant. One bullet tore through her body, ruptured her intestine, destroyed blood vessels, and ultimately led to a below the knee amputation. She was resuscitated three times, airlifted to a trauma center, and placed on life support for two weeks after a random gang related armed robbery changed everything. A former criminal justice professional with a 20 year career in law enforcement, Lori shares the mindset that shaped her split second decisions, the psychological aftermath of violent crime, survivor’s guilt, PTSD, and the reality of navigating the justice system while learning to walk again with a prosthetic. From elderly parent care and rising crime rates to firearm safety, self defense preparedness, and trauma recovery, this conversation explores what it means to survive a near fatal shooting and rebuild after catastrophic trauma. Lori’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/lorisolvup (https://www.instagram.com/lorisolvup) Lori's Vigilant Living - Your High-Five Guide https://www.facebook.com/lorisolvup (https://www.facebook.com/lorisolvup) Resources Lori mentioned: Dr Bohdi Sanders, author The Stoic Mindset, etc. https://thewisdomwarrior.com (https://thewisdomwarrior.com) Alain Burrese, Enjoy Life Safely https://www.enjoylifesafely.com (https://www.enjoylifesafely.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUAQEVlNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6f-pQmTLfz-f2xBF7aWHOKZNgRLXabO1zcHft7bDsgzmolrk7Z4S0Be7A8OQ_aem_x1kXkpyYlqQS4dKMhLWahg) Beyond the Monsters’ Socials: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/ (https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/) https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters (https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters) Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal experiences and educational discussion. It is not medical or mental health advice. Always consult a qualified professional regarding your own care. Topic: armed robbery, attempted murder, violent crime survival, true crime, amputation recovery If you have a story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out a form here: https://form.jotform.com/243366933402153 Please contact beyondthemonsters@gmail.com for any business inquiries! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Who has been a guest on Beyond the Monsters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Adriana Sansam
• Charles
• Dr Robb Kelly
• Melissa Greene

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

586,468,600

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

81 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

61 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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