American Fight Stories with Dabar

American Fight Stories with Dabar is a podcast about real people overcoming real battles. Hosted by Melissa Dabar—a Christian, lawyer, and registered nurse—each episode dives into powerful testimonies of survival, resilience, and transformation. Through raw, honest conversations, listeners gain insight, encouragement, and the motivation to keep fighting their own fight.One story at a time, we celebrate the strength of the human spirit.

American Fight Stories with Dabar is a society podcast hosted by Melissa Dabar, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Melissa Dabar hosts American Fight Stories with Dabar, a society show with 46 episodes published.

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  REPLAY - He Tried to Kill Me: Jasmine Hoskins’ Fight for Her Life

  Sep 22, 20261h 10m

  While American Fight Stories with Dabar host Melissa Dabar is taking a brief hiatus to spend time with her family in Arkansas, she thought it would be the perfect time to revisit the podcast archives and share an important story from the early days of the show. In this powerful conversation, Melissa sits down with Jasmine Hoskins, a domestic abuse survivor who bravely shared her story publicly for the very first time. Born and raised in West Point, Mississippi, Jasmine opens up about her childhood, her journey through life, and how she eventually met and married the man who would become her abuser. What began as a relationship she believed was built on love ultimately became a nightmare that nearly cost her life. Jasmine recounts the terrifying violence she endured, including an attempt on her life by her abuser. He was later convicted and sentenced to 42 years in prison. Through heartbreaking honesty and remarkable courage, Jasmine shares what it took to survive, heal, and begin reclaiming her life. Her story is a powerful reminder of the strength it can take to speak up, confront the past, and keep moving forward. As Melissa enjoys some time with her family, take a journey back into the American Fight Stories archives and hear Jasmine’s story of survival, courage, and resilience. Please email us your questions at dabarcares@dabarlaw.com You can find the American Fight Stories Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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  Stephanie Dodd on Faith, Family, Recovery, and Resilience

  Sep 15, 202652 min

  Host Melissa Dabar welcomes his friend Stephanie Patterson Dodd to American Fight Stories to discuss how faith, family, and service shaped her life and resilience. Stephanie shares her Memphis church upbringing, love of cooking and caring for others, and how losing her father at 18, then her mother and aunt a day apart after a texting-and-driving accident, led to deep grief and months of counseling. She describes becoming a single mom, later marrying Stacy Dodd, and learning healthier boundaries and perspective through Celebrate Recovery, where she addressed codependency and embraced flexibility beyond strict “black and white” living. Stephanie also highlights community support work including recovery connections, the Precious in Pink jail ministry that provides safe housing and structure for women leaving incarceration, mentoring youth through the Hope Center, and her real estate career building new homes. She also shares living with hidradenitis suppurativa and finding effective treatment that gave her life back. Please email us your questions at dabarcares@dabarlaw.com You can find the American Fight Stories Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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  Therapist Vicky Abbott on Addiction, Trauma & Recovery in Mississippi

  Sep 8, 20261h 1m

  In this episode of American Fight Stories with Dabar, Melissa Dabar interviews Vicky Abbott, a licensed professional counselor in Mississippi with degrees from Ole Miss, certifications in addiction therapy, EMDR, and MRT, and experience working with drug court, CPS, probation, and serious criminal cases. They discuss how untreated mental illness and addiction can lead to death or prison, how trauma contributes to substance use, and why “functional” addiction is a myth. Vicky explains addiction’s effects on the brain, early substance exposure, work-life imbalance, and barriers like criminal background checks and childcare costs. She outlines Region IV Mental Health Services (often free or sliding scale), the second-offense DUI program and escalating consequences, marijuana-related DUI risks, and why EMDR requires stability. They highlight MRT’s accountability, goal-setting, and community service focus, local volunteer opportunities, and a call to seek help through Region IV Mental Health Services. Please email us your questions at dabarcares@dabarlaw.com You can find the American Fight Stories Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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  Coach Camp’s Fight Story: From Walls, Mississippi to Air Force, Fire Rescue, and Motivating Others

  Sep 1, 20261h 6m

  In this episode of American Fight Stories with Dabar, Dabar interviews Coach Camp, a veteran podcaster from SRP Studios, about the “fight” to stay positive and build community. Coach Camp shares growing up humbly in Walls, Mississippi, with a loving family, church roots at First Baptist Church of Walls, and the independence of a simpler time. He explains how motivation and discipline changed his path: after struggling in school and retaking the ASVAB, he joined the U.S. Air Force, then became a Memphis firefighter/paramedic, special operations rescuer, and task force responder. After multiple shoulder surgeries forced his retirement, he transitioned into teaching paramedic school and building the Motivate with Coach Camp brand, speaking widely, addressing first responder challenges like moral injury, and writing a book titled Running In Circles. The episode closes with Coach Camp praying for Dabar and the studio. Please email us your questions at dabarcares@dabarlaw.com You can find the American Fight Stories Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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  Lorine Cady on Voting, Faith, and Fighting for America

  Aug 25, 20261h 9m

  Host Melisa Dabar welcomes back Lorine Cady to discuss what Americans are “fighting” for today: loving America beyond party lines, taking personal responsibility, and voting as an informed citizen. Cady shares her experience as a poll worker, national convention delegate, and state party leader, emphasizing research, clear communication from elected officials, and the need for leaders who care about people. They reflect on DeSoto County’s growth in schools, hospitals, roads, and community life, and contrast it with the Mississippi Delta’s decline while highlighting opportunities for “home missions,” especially churches supporting children through Bible schools and outreach. The conversation also covers kindness and civility, the importance of church fellowship, revivals, spiritual growth, and a closing prayer for America, families, and communities Please email us your questions at dabarcares@dabarlaw.com You can find the American Fight Stories Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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