Surviving Route 91: Jenna Perdue's Story of Trauma, Motherhood, and Healing

In this deeply moving episode, Jenna Perdue sits down with Samantha Busch to share her firsthand account of surviving the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas — the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Jenna and her husband, John Perdue (known to most as country music DJ DeeJay Silver), were on the festival grounds when the gunfire began, while their one-year-old son was asleep in the Mandalay Bay just doors down from the gunman's room on the 32nd floor. Jenna takes listeners back to the moments before the attack, the instant everything changed, and the shock of realizing what was really happening. She opens up about the guilt that followed, the instinctive fear that took over, and the impossible hours of not knowing whether her son was safe. Samantha also reflects on her own traumatic experience during the Mall of America shooting and how motherhood reshapes the way we process danger, fear, and the world around us. Together, they talk about trauma, healing, survivor's guilt, therapy, and the long-term impact of living through something unthinkable. Jenna also opens up about the life she has built since that night — from raising her two children in Nashville, to navigating grief after a miscarriage, and becoming the #1 Arbonne Consultant in the United States. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and learning to live boldly after surviving an event that changed everything. This conversation is raw, heartfelt, healing, and impossible to forget — a powerful look at what happens during and after a moment that divides your life into a "before" and an "after." ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes a detailed conversation about the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting, trauma, gun violence, and the experiences of survivors. Listener discretion is advised, especially for those sensitive to discussions of violence or PTSD. Please take care while watching or listening, and skip sections if needed. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available: ·  National PTSD Helpline: 1-800-273-TALK ·  SAMHSA National Helpline (24/7 mental health & trauma support): 1-800-662-HELP (4357) ·  The Trauma Survivors Network: traumasurvivorsnetwork.org ·  Route 91 Survivors Support Foundation: route91survivors.org If you've lived through trauma, we hope this episode makes you feel seen, less alone, and reminded of your own strength. 💖 Follow Jenna Here: https://www.instagram.com/_jennamichelle_/   📱Keep Oversharing With Us: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/certoversharer/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@certoversharer Follow along for raw moments, real convos, and the chaos behind the scenes.   🕶️ Shady Rays Protect your eyes from the sun and from seeing your ex with someone hotter. Use code OVERSHARE at shadyrays.com for 35 percent off polarized sunglasses.   🍸 Big Rack Vodka As real as your last breakup text. No fake flavors. All-natural. Shockingly smooth. Get yours → https://www.bigrackspirits.com/premium-vodka 21+ only. Sip smart.