Welcome to Paradise

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Love, marriage… and a secret history of trauma. Anna Maria Tremonti has been keeping her past a secret for over 40 years. As one of Canada’s most respected journalists, she has a reputation for being fearless and hard-hitting. She’s reported from some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. But none were as immediately threatening as life at home. In her early 20s, she fell in love with a man who seemed worldly and charming. Behind closed doors he was incredibly violent. They were only married for a year but the consequences of the abuse have lasted a lifetime...

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Recent episodes

  • Welcome to Paradise Introduces: Creation MythFeb 10, 2026 · 41 min
  • Welcome to Paradise Introduces: A brand new season of Love MeOct 17, 2025 · 28 min
  • Welcome to Paradise Introduces | Other People’s Problems, on psychedelicsMay 23, 2025 · 37 min
  • Welcome to Paradise Introduces | Personally: Toy SoldierFeb 24, 2025 · 34 min
  • Welcome to Paradise Introduces: Come by ChanceJun 4, 2024 · 30 min
  • The story Anna Maria never thought she’d tell: On stage at Hot DocsMay 16, 2023 · 16 min
  • Welcome to Paradise Introduces: Run, Hide, RepeatNov 14, 2022 · 34 min
  • Welcome to Paradise Introduces: Kuper IslandMay 17, 2022 · 33 min
  • Ep. 6: "The Visitation"Mar 15, 2022 · 33 min
  • Ep. 5: "The Message"Mar 8, 2022 · 31 min

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