Some stories sound too unbelievable to be true.
They're the ones worth telling.
Welcome to Fate & Fables, a weekly storytelling podcast where extraordinary true stories unfold like dark fairy tales. Each episode follows ordinary people through extraordinary circumstances—from plane crashes and shipwrecks to wilderness survival, animal attacks, natural disasters, and the bizarre twists of fate that leave them alive against impossible odds.
Hosted by Jenni Dais from the quiet backdrop of her garden, Fate & Fables blends immersive storytelling with curiosity, dark humor, and a deep appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit.
These aren't just stories about surviving.
They're stories about fate, instinct, impossible decisions, and the moments that remind us how wildly unpredictable it is to be human.
Because sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
A Hitman Came to Kill Her. She Survived. | Susan Kuhnhausen
Susan Kuhnhausen went home expecting an ordinary evening. Instead, she walked into a fight for her life. In September 2006, Susan—a 51-year-old emergency room nurse—returned home from work and discovered an intruder hiding inside her house. He attacked her with a claw hammer, and Susan fought back. What she didn't know at the time was that the man wasn't a random intruder. He had been sent there to kill her. Susan survived the attack. Her attacker did not. As investigators began piecing t...
16 Aug 2026
Lost in the Sahara for 9 Days: The Incredible Survival of Mauro Prosperi
Lost in the Sahara with no idea where he was, Mauro Prosperi spent nine days fighting to stay alive. In 1994, Italian endurance athlete Mauro Prosperi entered the Marathon des Sables, a grueling ultramarathon across the Sahara. Then a massive sandstorm swept through the race and changed everything. Separated from the course and hundreds of kilometers from where he was supposed to be, Mauro found himself completely alone in one of the harshest environments on Earth. What followed is one of the...
9 Aug 2026
A Diver Was Swallowed by a Whale... and Survived | The True Story of Michael Packard
Could you survive being swallowed by a whale? In June 2021, commercial lobster diver Michael Packard was diving off the coast of Cape Cod when the impossible happened—a humpback whale engulfed him whole. For around 40 seconds, he believed he was going to die. Instead, he was thrown back into the ocean...alive. In this episode of Fate & Fables, I tell the extraordinary true story of one of the most unbelievable survival stories ever recorded while working with a New England Aster, a flo...
2 Aug 2026
She Fell 2 Miles From a Plane... and Lived | The Incredible Story of Juliane Koepcke
What are we really capable of surviving? In this first episode of Fate & Fables, I share the extraordinary true story of Juliane Koepcke, the only survivor of LANSA Flight 508, who fell nearly two miles from the sky into the Peruvian Amazon and somehow walked herself to safety over the next eleven days. But this isn't just a story about surviving the impossible. It's about resilience, instinct, and one young woman whose calm understanding of the rainforest may have saved her life. While I...
31 Oct 2023
Lotus Birth in a Log Cabin
In today's episode, we're thrilled to introduce you to the trailblazing Emily Seeboonruang, a woman who defied convention and embraced the wild, natural power of childbirth. A first-time free birth mama Emily chose a birthing path that led her to her cozy cabin deep in the heart of the wilderness. With only the unwavering support of her husband by her side, Emily embarked on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The story of Emily's beautiful, healthy son's a...
19 Sept 2023
Ecstatic Sexuality - Empowering Your Inner Goddess
Chloe De Sousa is not your average love, sex, and relationship coach; she's a luminary with over two decades of experience in guiding individuals through the depths of intimacy and self-discovery. As a seasoned 5 rhythms dance teacher and a dance movement psychotherapist, she's not just about theory; she's all about embodiment and transformation.With a passion for unlocking the boundless potential within each person, Chloe empowers her clients to embrace their ecstatic sexuality and step into...
18 Jul 2023
A Breech Homebirth Mama/Midwife Shares Her Knowledge & Expertise
Join as Jessy shares her story of choosing home birth to birth her breech baby as well as her insightful wisdom - both from both her perspective as a mother and as a trained and licensed midwife. She has been in birth work since 2016, first as a doula and then as a midwife. She strongly believes that babies are born how they are conceived: in peace, safety, and comfort. Jessy loves using natural medicine to help heal the body and aid throughout pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. She...
27 Jun 2023
A Freebirth 'En Caul' - Positive, Powerful Birthing Experience
If you're curious about what it's like to experience a free birth with the baby born en caul (still in the bag of waters!) then this episode is for you. Join me as I chat with Hope Evans, an experienced free birth mama, holistic practitioner, and contributor to my latest book Women of the Wild - a book of first hand empowering home birth and free birth stories and birth prep wisdom from women all over the world. We take a deeper dive into her personal story and her experience as she shares al...
1 Jun 2023
Understanding Your Rights As A Freebirth/Homebirth Mama
In this episode we talk with a pro, and answer some of the top asked questions surrounding free birth and home birth rights. The Crunchy Legal Lady, known to her friends as Julie, is a law clerk for one of the most prestigious and successful law firms in the health freedom space. Before attending law school, Julie worked for seven years in the research sphere consulting high touch clients, such as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford as well as tech giants like Google and Amazon, on how to successfull...
9 May 2023
Mindfully Overcoming Overwhelm: Restoring Balance and Inner Peace
Today on our show we take a dive into the power of mindfulness to overcome overwhelm. In this episode, we explore practical techniques and insightful perspectives that can help you navigate the modern world's fast-paced and demanding nature. Mindfulness practices such as meditation, deep breathing, and present-moment awareness, can bring clarity amidst chaos, enhance resilience, and cultivate a sense of calm amidst the storm. Today we pave the way for a more balanced and fulfilling life and e...
18 Apr 2023
My Solo Unassisted Freebirth
The birth of my daughter shifted my entire timeline in this life. In honour of her first birthday, on the 21st, I wanted to share her incredible journey to Earth with all of you. She was born at home, on my own, with no one else present, and it was absolutely perfect...and planned to be this way! Her birth story is one of MANY from empowered women around the world included in my new book Women of the Wild. Our beautiful tribe of wise women have shared pieces of their hearts and souls through ...
28 Mar 2023
Healing Stage 3 Breast Cancer Using Black Salve
Black salve is a paste derived from bloodroot and has long been used as an alternative and natural cure for cancers and other ailments. Its modern use remains controversial; with its advocates praising its benefits and its opposition stating that it is highly dangerous and indiscriminate. Dive into a firsthand story of this traditional medicine being used today as we speak with a woman who has successfully applied it to remove her stage 3 breast cancer tumor at home. Connect deeper with our g...
21 Mar 2023
Healing Graves Disease Without Medication
On today's episode we speak with Priscilla. When diagnosed with Graves' Disease and initially hustled through the Western healthcare system, she decided to take control of her own healing. She was able to successfully reach and sustain remission on her own, even through pregnancy and the birth of her son. Hear her empowering story and wisdom through experience and revel in the affirmation that we have every right to take control of healing our own bodies!Connect more with Priscill...
7 Mar 2023
Mushrooms & Fertility Healing
Mushrooms have long been used for many things. Today we discuss the relationship between mushrooms and fertility healing. Learn which ones are beneficial and why!Connect more with our host https://www.instagram.com/live.your.legend/ about this topic and more, all related to naturopathic health and wellness. Support the show
28 Feb 2023
Ocean Birth Mama
Meet Josy, the four time mama who chose to birth in the ocean! Hear her story and insight around water birth, emotional and physical birth preparation, and the importance of our connection to intuition. Connect with Josy more personally here:https://instagram.com/raggapunzel?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Support the show
21 Feb 2023
Self Healing
Let the journey to healing and self-awareness begin as we get to know our host, Jenni Dais. Here she shares a bit of her personal story of using alternative methods to successfully self-heal cancerous ovarian tumors and of how that experience led her to start connecting women around the world to share their wisdom in the areas of naturopathic medicine, freebirth, and alternative lifestyles. http://www.jetsetmami.com Support the show
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