Survivors - Stories of Hope Live On.
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -Weekly conversations with authors of trauma survival and true crimes not in the headlines - There are thousands of people who have survived traumatic experiences and have written about them. It’s time to put a spotlight on all those incredible people. Stay tuned for some of the most amazing people you’ve never heard of, and maybe a few you have!
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S4 E38 - The alcohol addiction, the depression, the self harm - they were signs of a deeper issue. Tamara didn't realize she was a survivor of trauma.
April 27, 2024 00:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThe first stage of trauma is denial. Tamara lived in denial of her own trauma for a great many years. When finally she started to acknowledge it, she'd already suffered from alcohol addiction, depression, suicidal fantasies, denial, and so much more. Memories of her early childhood manifested as things she thought others had told her they had witnessed. The truth shocked her - and forced her to dig deeper. Now Tamara lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and 2 perfect daughters. She works ...
Tiffany Owen and Trauma were Synonymous - Until She Took Control.
April 24, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBFrom early abandonment to shocking paternity results, Tiffany Owen has been through it all. She coped in a variety of extremely unhealthy and damaging ways for a long time until she finally decided enough was enough! She started taking control where she could, let go of her harbored anger, and fought back against her self-destruction. I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways: - [ ] PayPal [email protected] - [ ] ...
S4 E37 Kate Eckman lost two soulmates to suicide in one year. Recovery while in the public eye wasn't an easy road.
April 20, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBShe lost two soulmates to suicide in one year. It triggered a mental and emotional health crisis. But in the journey to recovery, it made her a deeper, richer woman, more capable of connection with herself as well as with others, in a much more meaningful, fulfilling way. This work was a painful and heartbreaking, but also the catalyst for profound transformation. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...
S4 E36 Nancy Erickson had eggshells in place of carpets. Now she helps others to find their voice.
April 13, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBShe grew up with an alcoholic, abusive father. Later she was trapped in abusive marriages, her own voice stifled from shame and self-blame. Eventually she found her voice, and through her own writing and publishing company, she's been able to help many other trauma survivors to do the same. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: https://thebookprofessor.co...
He survived horrors, and then Guy Morris created a pirate adventure I can't put down!
April 06, 2024 00:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBHe did what so few trauma survivors can - asked for the brutal honesty of a professional editor. But his books have benefited from that openness and his own life story of overcoming abuse. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: https://www.guymorrisbooks.com/ https://twitter.com/guymorrisbooks https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGuyMorrisBooks TRIGGER WARNI...
S4 Bonus! Donald Dunn held his marriage together though it all.
April 02, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWhat more could Donald be put through? How intrusive were those dark thoughts after his return from war? What was happening on the other side of that dividing line? Were others feeling what he was? How were they expected to survive? Get this author’s book: https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/QQE6U507RO3U?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d Find this guest online: www.twodrunkdudesinagunroom.com www.hereosvoicemediafoundation.org www.gunroomradio.com TRIGGER WARNING: In this episod...
A car crash took her life, and her near-death experience took her back. Nicole Kerr tells all in this incredibly story.
March 30, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBShe grew up in a strict home filled with fear, conditioning, and anger. When she joined the military it wasn't because she wanted to, but because she thought it was what she needed to do to keep her family happy. One night she was involved in a horrible car accident that caused her to black out the memory of what led up to it for 19 years, but having died in the wreck was still front and center in her memory. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN...
This man DIED so many times in one year that it would be like hitting the lottery - DAILY - and he's here to tell his story.
March 23, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn the summer of 2009, Fred started randomly passing out. Or that's what the Drs. initially thought. He was actually clinically dead 20 times, until they fitted him with a pacemaker. But then the fun really began... This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: https://linktr.ee/repeatedly.dead.fred TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivo...
S4 BONUS: Ben Oofana left home while still in school, broke down in Oklahoma, and changed his life's path.
March 18, 2024 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBBen had enough of the trauma when he decided to leave home at the age of seventeen and start out on his own. He got as far as Oklahoma when his car broke down. From there, his entire life changed as he learned the ways of the Kiowa medicine man. Find this guest online: BenOofana.com TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and PTSD are common themes. I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can su...
She'd never heard of Guillain-Barre Syndrome until she was diagnosed with it, and now Holly Frances inspires millions!
March 16, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBWhen Holly was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, she was a brand new mother with an infant daughter. Twelve years later and her story of recovery and survival is inspiring millions around the world to overcome obstacles they can't begin to imagine. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: Website: https://www.hollyaftergbs.com Facebook: https://m.faceboo...
Maureen Scanlon knows what it's like to feel stuck. She also knows what it's like to have a passion to help others overcome what she survived.
March 09, 2024 01:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBShe not only survived domestic violence, but launched herself through to the other side. Now Maureen Scanlon has a podcast and coaching business other survivors should be aware of. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: https://lifecoachmaureen.com/ https://lifecoachmaureen.com/the-podcast/ TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivo...
While on a date at 13, Dr Stephan Neff was jumped by a gang in Germany and his life was never the same.
March 02, 2024 01:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBStephan Neff has had more than a fair share of trauma in his life. He has tried to drown PTSD, depression and anxiety in industrial doses of vodka but had to learn the hard way that those critters can swim. Nowadays he lives a very different life, where self-love, humility, integrity and transparency actually mean something. He aims to demystify addiction and mental health problems. He hosts the show MY STEPS TO SOBRIETY, and has just released the third edition of his book under the same nam...
S4 BONUS! Lolita shares about the trauma associated with being the child of an alcoholic parent.
March 01, 2024 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBLolita Guarin grew up in Lithuania and moved to Houston a number of years ago, but her childhood was fraught with upheaval and trauma. She was the only child of an alcoholic father. He's since found sobriety and they've mended their relationship, but not until after Lolita did a lot of hard work on herself. Get this author’s book: S4 books https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/QQE6U507RO3U?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d Find this guest online: Website: www.BeAmazingyYou.com Free ...
S4 BONUS He’s the founder of “Militant Grind” and he’s nailing it. But what is it?
February 28, 2024 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBSUBSCRIBE FOR THE VIDEO PODCAST! Sherman Perryman grew up in turmoil, a rebellious child of an abusive father. He’s turned everything around now and is a wonderful father to his four children and he puts extra effort in every single day to let his kids know that he loves them. But he’s doing that for more than just his kids. He’s got a message for the world. Get this author’s book: S4 books https://www.amazon.com/shop/detailedpieces/list/QQE6U507RO3U?ref_=aip_sf_cur_spv_ofs_d Find this...
Not knowing his roots sent Dallas Goodlet on a thousand-mile journey of forgiveness and exploration
February 24, 2024 01:01 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBLearn the story of how one man used a previously illegal substance and the power of walking to overcome addiction, depression, and so much more. He's now the proud father of a nine-year-old child whom he adores, but she's the only blood family he's ever known. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: https://www.instagram.com/the_walk_king @the_walk_king on instagram TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking wit...
These four met in a 12-step program and started a band. The result is "Crimson Overtone" and they are incredible.
February 17, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBOne survivor of human trafficking, one survivor of juvenile detention, and two survivors of extreme addiction. As Alex points out in the episode, the struggles don't end just because someone might find help. In so many cases, the struggle against addiction and depression might last a lifetime, but finding a sense of community can certainly change the odds for the better. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com...
S4 BONUS Scott LaPierre recognized that his brother's passing was pivotal in his own life.
February 15, 2024 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBHe didn't know how long things had been for his brother, but looking back now he knows that the life he has woudn't have been possible without those events having taken place. He does miss his brother, but he also can recognize the silver linings. (Subscribe to the podcast to watch the video interview!) Grab his books: Enduring Trials God's Way: https://a.co/d/4rvPIF9 Work and Rest God's Way: https://a.co/d/a55qCyP Your Marriage God's Way: https://a.co/d/4kcW3EL Your Finances God's Wa...
Adam Lucero was stabbed in the throat while sitting in a theater, but this Superhuman CEO is now teaching others how to overcome mental blocks.
February 10, 2024 01:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBIn 2016, Adam was stabbed in the throat, arm & chest, while at a movie theater. The chef's knife went halfway through his throat, deep into his arm (nearly out the other side) and punctured his lung. He thought he was going to die - but woke up seven days later from a coma. The worst of the physical pain was being carried out of the theater that night, but the biggest struggle was yet to come. Adam was living off tubes. If someone had unplugged them, they literally would have unplugged his l...
S4 E26 Quadruple amputee Wendy Wallace overcame the overwhelming obstacles to become a beacon of hope to so many.
February 03, 2024 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBShe's a wife, mom, Christian coach, Inspiration blogger, digital product creator, and author. She is also a quadruple amputee. Now she also helps women rediscover God's joy, peace, and fulfillment amid the trials of life, by becoming more intentional with God. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: One Exceptional Life website: https://OneExceptionalLife.com...
S4 Bonus! Jennifer Hernandez - A Journey from Childhood Trauma to a Life of Abundance!
February 02, 2024 01:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBIn her own words, Jennifer fell into a life of rebellion - drugs, sex, gangs, fights, pregnancy, and psychiatric hospitals. But she changed her entire life around for the sake of her own kids. Get this author’s book: https://a.co/d/6rq9RcQ Find this guest online: https://www.instagram.com/iamjennhernandez/ https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bragliahernandez TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, child abuse, and P...
He's no stranger to loss, but Martin O'Toole made me cry harder than any other guest I've ever had.
January 27, 2024 01:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBMartin is “a man on the mend." He isn't shy about being a recovered alcoholic with a past life of "spilt milk under burnt bridges." Moments from suicide, his Beagle talked him out of it, and his sharing that story literally had the host sobbing in tears of personal connection. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: instagram.com/martinotoole instagram.com/...
Adam Hart changed his life with education. Now he's helping others to do the same.
January 20, 2024 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHe had an unfavorable early diagnosis and broken family, but he learned about nervous system regulation to break addiction and embrace who he was. He can help you do the same. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: Website: clearimpact.io FREE training impact: https://training.clearimpact.io/roadmap TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about their history and recovery. Suicide, chi...
How would you survive as a ten-year-old all alone in the world?
January 13, 2024 01:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBWhat would you do if your child came home with a hungry little girl, only ten years old, who had nowhere else to go? Would you offer her a place to stay? Would you offer her a plate of food? Surviving a great many traumas led to Deb Curtis leading an incredible life of rejection and reflection. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: https://www.debcurtis....
His friends were dying, dead, or in prison. His life was surrounded by drugs and drink. How did he pull out of that into a world of light?
January 06, 2024 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBIn his teens and 20s, John spent most of his time partying. He would regularly drink, smoke cigarettes and weed, and abuse prescription drugs. Then, thanks to a woman he was dating who didn't like cigarettes, he decided to quit smoking cigarettes. This launched him into a fitness routine because of his use of push ups to curb cravings. https://www.instagram.com/realjohnsacco/ https://www.youtube.com/@realjohnsacco https://john-sacco.com TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with ...
Happy New Year! Sam Came Back!
January 01, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThis time we talk about his recent trip to Germany with his dad, and how he became an imposter syndrome expert. The video version (subscription only) even includes videos from his trip. Get Sam's book: https://a.co/d/0qeBeoT Find this guest online: www.SelfWorthSam.com https://www.facebook.com/selfworthsam/ https://www.instagram.com/selfworthsam/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM31OL-JEtxRud6zb5isMxA https://www.linkedin.com/in/self-worth-sam/ https://www.tiktok.com/@selfworthsa...
What is the most important thing to remember when parenting children who have suffered trauma? Debbie Ausburn can help all of us.
December 30, 2023 01:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBDebbie Ausburn never had biological children, but through foster parenting and step parenting, she has collected 7 children and 10 grandchildren. Debbie has worked with youth-serving organizations for more than 40 years. She has served as a camp counselor, juvenile court probation officer, group home parent, criminal prosecutor of crimes against children and litigation attorney advising youth-serving organizations throughout the United States. Debbie enjoys sharing the lessons her children ...
Robin Melvin was a grandmother before she discovered that she was a survivor of childhood trauma.
December 26, 2023 01:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHer world was crumbling. Her faith held fast. She knew she could do anything as long as she had God in her life. So, at 49 years old, Robin took the bull by the horns and fought back against her traumatic memories and past to regain a sense of who she was. Her support system was important, but so was the ability to create through art and writing. Now she shares her story of hope. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.sp...
T'was the Night Before Christmas
December 24, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBHere it is, Christmas Eve, and not the usual day for a podcast episode to air. But I'm starting a new tradition with this and plan to continue it throughout the coming years. I do NOT get paid for the podcast. As always you can support the podcast through a variety of ways: - [ ] PayPal [email protected] - [ ] Venmo @DetailedPieces - [ ] Purchase my books at Barnes and Noble Online - [ ] Shop my Etsy for books, art, cards and more! https://www.etsy.com/shop/LadyBlack...
She suffered greatly at the hands of others, then had to fight back against a porn addiction and more. Now Peyton Leonard is writing Christian Sci-Fi and I'm here for it!
December 24, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBAfter growing up with years of abuse, she was stricken by Lyme disease in 2013. It is believed that Lyme lead to being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and her childhood abuse led to several mental disorders. Amid all of this, she had to face the fact that she had a severe pornography addiction that was disrupting her life in such unhealthy ways. So she learned how to fight back. Peyton is continuing to pursue her love of music and books. She wrote her first book, Lyme & Not the Fruit, in 2016...
Yvette Walker was a journalist working the crime beat before she was the Assistant Dean at a university.
December 23, 2023 01:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBYvette Walker is the creator and host of the Positively Joy podcast and the Positively Joy Christian website. Walker has worked in media for most of her career. Most recently she was Assistant Dean at Gaylord College at the University of Oklahoma, but within the last few months she left that to go back to journalism. This time, she's giving some space to the crime beat, though. She is publisher of "Hair Goddess," an anthology of essays about natural hair, and two mystery/thriller Kindle Vell...
From attorney to armed robber to Baptist minister, this man's life had more twists and turns than a mystery novel.
December 16, 2023 01:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBHe was an accomplished and respected attorney when his gambling problem sent him down the dark road of armed robbery. Just before being sentenced to 15 years in prison, he delivered his first sermon and that changed the trajectory of his life. He's now a former NC State Bar Approved Sponsor of Continuing Legal Education, (CLE) for 11 years, a retired Pastor of an historical Missionary Baptist Church, a husband of nearly 33 years and a father to two wonderful adult children. It's never too la...
Self Worth Sam - on a very special Birthday episode where He interviews ME!
December 09, 2023 01:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBThis is a rather special episode. So far Sam has been on my podcast two previous times in the year 2023, but before recording our second episode we had a very candid conversation that ended up feeling like I was the one being interviewed! As a special treat, here on the week of my birthday (which is this coming Monday), I'm sharing the behind the scenes conversation with all of you. Can't get enough of that sultry accent? Get Sam's AUDIO book: https://a.co/d/7BGiVSp Find this guest onl...
Donna chose joy - and overcame trauma to become an ordained minister without titles.
December 02, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBDonna teaches others how to uncover hidden secrets to stop the cycle of anxiety & depression. Through her people discover how to live a life of joy, fulfillment, & peace. She doesn't teach how to cope with fear, but how to kick it to the curb! Welcome to the Christmas lineup for December. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest online: Get her FREE BOOK: https://vie...
Traveling with kids is always a challenge, especially if they're neurodiverse. I'm stepping away from trauma with this one, and into the world of trauma preventions!
November 25, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBWe're exiting the world of trauma recovery with this one, and into the world of traveling with children just in time for the holidays! Dawn M. Barclay is an award-winning author who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. She's written a well received and award winning book about travelling with littles and teens! It's basically the travel bible for those on the autism spectrum as well as those with mood/attention disorders. Anyone who has a child with such is...
Charlene Madden was TWO DAYS from ending it all when one moment changed her life.
November 18, 2023 01:00 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBCharlene Madden spent most of her life living in a state of darkness. After experiencing over 9 years of sexualized trauma at the hands of her grandfather, a decade of domestic violence, and 3+ decades of mental illness and suicidal ideology, she was just 2 days away from taking her life when one event everything changed. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode I'm talking with a trauma survivor about th...
The Army tried to break him, arrest him, and investigate him. He was A Soldier Against All Odds.
November 11, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBA decorated combat veteran with multiple deployments, LT. Col. Jason Pike, served 31 years in the US Army including 9 years overseas in 5 countries. Jason earned over 30 service awards & badges and his diversity of Army jobs, assignments, and schools from age 17 to 48 sets this military memoir up differently than most. With a straightforward account of one man’s journey, he inspires audiences nationwide and shows how to be resilient and to persevere no matter what disadvantages and life strug...
Take a Moment for Kindness
November 09, 2023 01:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MBYesterday I stopped to help a woman on a mobility scooter put her groceries into her minivan. Nobody else was stopping. Nobody else was helping, or looking, or doing anything. But I saw a shift in the attitude of people around me. I saw people smile at the thought of something nice being done. I saw someone else look around as though trying to find someone to help. I saw people in the store asking if I needed help reaching something on a higher shelf. I saw a change, like a ripple effect. ...
S4 E10 Erin Copelan learned the hard way what questions to ask at a doctors office.
November 04, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWhen her husband had cancer, she was writing notes on whatever scraps of paper she could find. After his transplant, she was determined to make everything easier on others. Now, with the "Welcome to Caregiving" resources, the whole world just got easier for those who have shouldered so very much. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired! Get the book today! https://a.co/d/0dnxT1z Find this guest online: www.ErinCopelan.com FREE body scan checklist! https:...
S4 E10 Erin Copelan learned the hard way what questions to ask at a doctors office.
November 04, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBWhen her husband had cancer, she was writing notes on whatever scraps of paper she could find. After his transplant, she was determined to make everything easier on others. Now, with the "Welcome to Caregiving" resources, the whole world just got easier for those who have shouldered so very much. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired! Get the book today! https://a.co/d/0dnxT1z Find this guest online: www.ErinCopelan.com FREE body scan checklist! https:...
S4 BONUS EPISODE! Army vet Turned Author, William Yeske
November 01, 2023 18:52 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB(Please forgive the audio sound on this one, my mic went out and I didn't realize it until after we were done recording.) William Yeske served in the US Army for 11 years and survived a deployment where his odds of survival were about as great as a coin flip. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Get the book today! https://amzn.to/45DefPZ Find this guest online: https:/...
S4 BONUS EPISODE! Army vet Turned Author, William Yesky
November 01, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB(Please forgive the audio sound on this one, my mic went out and I didn't realize it until after we were done recording.)William Yesky served in the US Army for 11 years and survived a deployment where his odds of survival were about as great as a coin flip. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Get the book today! https://amzn.to/45DefPZ Find this guest online: https://da...
He had enough trauma in his childhood to make him question everything he ever believed. Marc Max Pollock is now a Reiki Master!
October 26, 2023 18:13 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBMarc Max Pollock’s life story is an extraordinary example of overcoming adversity. Having grown up experiencing poverty, abuse and homelessness, Marc made it his mission to harness the power of the universe to change his reality from a life of hopelessness to a life of abundance. On his journey, he used the insight he gained to heal the wounds of his traumatic childhood and create wealth, health, and happiness. Marc’s calling is to share his transformational secrets to help you heal and live...
Childhood trauma led to disfunctional relationships, but Bethany broke the cycle and is helping others do the same.
October 21, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBBethany Dotson is trauma-informed yoga therapist and relationship coach with over a decade of experience helping professional, high-achieving women heal anxiety, C/PTSD, codependency, find their power and skyrocket their confidence after divorce or toxic relationships, communicate better, navigate conflict and most importantly, co-create healthy relationships. She is a domestic violence and childhood trauma survivor who helps women triumph over trauma, break their cycle of emotionally una...
She wanted to know why she was drawn to abusive relationships, so she began the research of a lifetime. Shannon Petrovich now helps others to heal.
October 14, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBShannon Petrovich started out her cycle of relationships by being with an abusive alcoholic when she was still in primary education. When she managed to break things off and move on with her life, she found herself being drawn back into abusive relationships and she needed to understand why. Now she's a Therapist, Author, and YouTube creator with content for everyone who wants or needs to know more about the human mind and why we are the way we are. This interview will impact your life in ...
Fellow podcast host and trauma survivor, Adam Boismier opens up about his suicide attempt and surviving rape.
October 07, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBHis fear of failure nearly drove him to success in an attempt to commit suicide, only to be faced with an even more devastating realization later in life: Adam had been raped by a woman he had considered a friend. Now he has a beautiful life, a wonderful marriage, a successful career, a motivating podcast, and a host of supportive people who understand, as Adam does, that vulnerability is strength, not weakness. "Choose your hard." *BONUS* Check out my appearance on HIS podcast, too! h...
Many people don't realize the trauma involved with being a caregiver. Erin Copelan literally wrote the book about it.
September 30, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBThis one will be hard for so many people. When Erin was a caregiver for her husband, she couldn't find any resources that really spoke to the type of caregiver she found herself having to be. There were books about "self-care" and things that told caregivers in general that they were "angels sent from heaven," but she didn't feel that way. Erin had the "bad" feelings. Anger. Guilt. Frustration. Fear. She was uncomfortable asking for help. She didn't want to complain - she wasn't the one who ...
Her story was too similar to my own. We talked, and now we each have a new friend for a lifetime. Hear how that conversation went.
September 23, 2023 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBHer story was too similar to my own. When Mindie Taylor reached out to me it was as a law student who was assigned to listen to my podcast, and now I'm proud to have her as a special guest. While Mindie doesn't have a book, she has an incredible story, and a voice that deserves to be heard. She's going to change the world!! This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODAY! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood Find this guest onl...
Jeff Mason's drug and alcohol use nearly ended his marriage, but God pulled him out of the darkness just in time.
September 16, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBJeffrey Mason has been running his weekly podcast since 2019 - the same year he published his book "SimpleBiz360®" which highlights overlooked and ignored business principles that lead to high referral and repeat transaction rates. As he says "It's all based on common sense," which, as we all know, is not that common these days. But before he got to this point, he had to get through some difficult times. This interview will impact your life in ways unimaginable. Come be inspired, LISTEN TODA...
Someone hurt her and the result was a pregnancy at fourteen, but Donna Tashjian flourished despite the odds.
September 09, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBDonna is the founder of Vibrant Living International, a non-profit organization. She helps bring accelerated transformation to people across the world. Donna has been speaking and coaching for over 25 years. She has developed powerful programs to help women rise above a painful past so they can live the life of their dreams. She also produces a podcast is called “You Were Designed for Greatness” and has written 4 books. Her clients say she has a knack for turning fear into excitement and exp...
She lost two soulmates to suicide. She found herself in the wake. Kate Eckman can teach you to do the same.
August 30, 2023 00:01 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBSuicide is a devastating event that can have a profound impact on the family and friends of the person who died. It can cause a range of emotions, including shock, grief, anger, guilt, and sadness. Kate was incredibly close to two different people who took their own lives within the same year, and her world was rocked forever. Today, as a coach, public speaker, and author, Kate draws from her multifaceted background to help others develop a strong inner core, giving them the resilience to ha...