Kidnapped in Somalia: 93 Days to Survive or Die

In this episode, Joe De Sena sits down with Jessica Buchanan, a humanitarian worker who was kidnapped in Somalia and held hostage for 93 harrowing days.

With no weapons, no training, and no escape in sight, Jessica relied on grit, faith, and the raw power of the human spirit to survive. She shares the terrifying details of her abduction, the mental strength it took to stay alive, and how she turned her pain into purpose.

If you've ever doubted your own resilience, this conversation will remind you: you are stronger than you think.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Jessica's 93-Day Kidnapping Story

01:21 Realizing Inner Strength in Captivity

04:09 The Value of Manufactured Adversity

06:24 What Happened in Somalia

12:09 Building Mental Resilience, One Minute at a Time

14:48 The Rescue: Navy SEAL Operation

20:05 Life After Trauma and Finding Purpose

21:39 How to Connect with Jessica

21:53 Final Message

Connect to Jessica:

Website: jessbuchanan.com

Instagram: @jessicacbuchanan

Facebook: Jessica Buchanan

LinkedIn: Jessica Buchanan

YouTube: Jessica Buchanan

Kidnapped in Somalia: 93 Days to Survive or Die

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