Echoes of the Magpie

Get Away From Here Right Now

She was a new mom, wrapping up a simple grocery run.
But something felt off.
 
A man by the trunk.
Three more waiting.
No one said a word  but her gut was already screaming.
 
This isn’t a story about what happened.
It’s a story about what almost did and the woman who didn’t freeze.
 
With full permission from Brooke, this episode shares a moment of quiet instinct that changed everything.
 
If your gut has ever told you to turn around,
you’re not alone and your story matters too.
 
 Want to share your moment?
Email: echoesofthemagpie@gmail.com

The One Drink I Never Took

Two true stories. One personal. One submitted by a listener.
 
The first is mine  a quick moment at a company Christmas party.
An open bar. A free drink. And a feeling I couldn’t shake.
The second story was submitted anonymously and is told here in my voice.
It’s about a woman who always pushed the storyteller to drink and an instinct that said not to.
Years later, her name came up in connection with something much darker.
And that one drink -the one they never took - still stands out.
 
These stories aren’t dramatic. But they stayed.
The gut doesn’t always shout. Sometimes it just whispers, no.
 Submit your story: echoesofthemagpie@gmail.com
 Or anonymously here: https://forms.gle/FxxcWHjaZrdb1WHK8
 

What Would He Have Done If I Stayed Silent?

She was working overseas as a civilian contractor.
He was an officer.
And one morning in a quiet cafeteria, he crossed a line.
She didn’t stay silent.
This story isn’t about what happened -
It’s about what almost did.
And the instinct that stopped it.
No matter where you live,
if you’ve ever had a moment that stayed with you -this one’s for you.
 Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Have a story you want to share email me at:
echoesofthemagpie@gmail.com
 

The One I Should’ve Seen Coming

He was older. Confident. Calm.
But when the room emptied and no one was watching - he changed.
One second I was at a New Year’s party.
The next, I was alone with someone who looked human… but wasn’t acting like one.
I told him to take me home. And he did.
But the ride back was dead silent.
And what he said when we pulled up?
I still hear it.
If you’ve ever had a moment where instinct cut through the noise,
where your body knew something before your mind could name it -
this one’s for you.
This is not a dramatic story.
It’s not the kind that makes headlines.
But that doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.
Because sometimes… it almost does.
Content warning:
This episode includes references to attempted sexual assault, predatory behavior, and trauma.
Nothing is described in graphic detail, but the emotions are real.
Please listen with care.
 
Now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and wherever you listen.

The Voice That Told Me No

The Voice That Told Me No
How Would You Feel If She Went Away? 
She was just ten.
It was a beachside campground -bright, open, the kind of place that felt carefree.
Then came the questions.
About her sister.
She didn’t know what to call the feeling back then.
Only that something shifted.
And she knew it wasn’t safe.
Looking back now, she understands what her body knew before her mind could explain.
This episode is her voice - raw, brave, and clear.
It’s not a story about what happened.
It’s a story about what almost did.
And the instinct that kept her grounded.
No matter where you live- your intuition is real.
And sometimes, it’s the only thing that stands between safety and something else entirely.

The One Who Didn’t Leave With Him

He was older.
But he played it cool.
 
Made her laugh.
Waited outside the ride.
Let her think she was the one in control.
 
But predators don’t rush.
They circle.
They wait.
 
She didn’t go with him.
That day.
 
Twelve years later-
she learned the truth.
And it still makes her stomach turn.
 Episode 3 The One Who Didn’t Leave With Him
Now streaming on the Echoes of the Magpie podcast.
 
Have a true story that stayed with you?
A moment when something felt wrong and you were right?
 
Submit your story to: echoesofthemagpie@gmail.com
 
A near-miss story about intuition, danger, and the moment that changed everything.
Now streaming on Echoes of the Magpie.

The Night I Woke Up and He Was Standing Over Me

Not every warning is loud.
Some come in a whisper.
A glance.
A silence that should have meant safety.
 
This episode isn’t a thriller. It’s a slow unraveling.
 
One where the danger was already inside the home.
And the realization came too late.
 
If you’ve ever second-guessed your gut, this one is for you.
 
Echoes of the Magpie is a podcast about the voice we often ignore until we can’t.
Listen now on:
Podbean: https://echoesofthemagpie.podbean.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echoes-of-the-magpie/id1815582563

Midnight Alert | The Night She Knew Something Was Wrong

Something wasn’t right.
It was late. Cold. Quiet.
And then, a white van parked outside her home.
 
She was newly divorced. Alone.
And her rescue dog, usually calm, stood alert by her side.
Watching. Waiting.
As if sensing something she couldn’t yet explain.
 
This is a true story about intuition, trauma, and a moment that could have changed everything.
It’s also the moment that started this podcast.
 
If you’ve ever had a feeling you couldn’t explain and you listened, this story is for you.
 
Echoes of the Magpie is a podcast about the voice we often ignore until we can’t.
Listen now on:
Podbean: https://echoesofthemagpie.podbean.com
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echoes-of-the-magpie/id1815582563