Beyond Your Past Radio
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsBeyond Your Past Radio, with your hosts, Matthew Pappas, CLC, MPNLP, and Joanne Cipressi, CHt, CNLP. Join us each week as we talk with guests who have overcome their past and are using their powers for the greater good! Clinicians, Life Coaches, Advocates, Bloggers, and others will be here to help inspire and encourage you that no matter what you have been through, there is Hope and You can make a difference. In addition, as Coaches, we give you practical strategies and insight you can use every single day to help you move forward from what's been keeping you stuck. Contact us anytime with your thoughts on the show, topics you'd like us to cover, and please consider sharing the episodes with someone who might find it helpful. Contact us anytime by emailing us at "podcast at beyond your past dot com"
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Podcast - Ep. 76 - Vennie Kocsis - How Trauma Manifests Itself in Adulthood - Food Struggles
July 02, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBOne of the struggles that I have faced my entire life, and most certainly as a result of childhood trauma, is in the area of food. Or better put, realizing out how unhealthy of a relationship I'd had with it for most of my life and finding ways to turn that around. Not out of guilt, but out of self-awareness and compassion for who I was, what I went through, and where I wanted to see myself in the future. My guest, Vennie Kocsis, joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss this partic...
Podcast - Ep. 75 - Rachel Grant, Survivor Struggles and Mentally Ill Labels
June 25, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBLiving in today's volatile and controversial world can take its toll on anyone. With so much violence happening around the world, discord among not only world leaders across the globe but certainly in the US, and the phrase "mentally ill" being tossed around in context to some of the most heinous crimes in recent history, and it's no wonder we can feel unsettled. For survivors, it's tough enough navigating daily life in the wake of a traumatic past, but add in all of the pressures of being bo...
Podcast - Ep. 74 - The alternative to traditional treatments for Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia, with Chip Fisher
June 18, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBIf you're anything like me; someone who's suffered with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and perhaps you also live with PTSD, then you've likely tried many, many different types of treatments. Everything from supplements and medications, to oils, meditation, holistic approaches, and much more. The list is seemingly endless, as is the frustration of exploring so many options to try and find what works for you, even if it's only some of the time. If you do live with any of those mental health cha...
Podcast - Ep. 73 - Lisa Tobe, The diagnosis & challenges of DID and Complex Trauma
June 11, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBMy guest on this episode of the Beyond Your Past Podcast, Lisa Tobe, talks about her struggles with being diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and Complex Trauma. Lisa is a Executive Director of Wildflower Consulting, LLC. - partnering with clients to design, facilitate, and evaluate policy, system, and environmental strategies that improve public health. During our chat, we discuss topics including: The challenges she faced in getting the diagnosed at 27 years old, and the ...
Podcast - Ep. 72 - Larry Ruhl, Author and Survivor, Healing from Childhood Trauma
June 04, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by author and survivor, Larry Ruhl. Larry’s book, Breaking the Ruhl’s, is his story as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Throughout the book he faces the challenging questions. “Is it truly possible to move through the shame I carry every day? Can I have a full life without depending on mind-numbing drugs and alcohol? And the most difficult question of all: Do I tell? But how do I tell? Who do I tell? What happens if I do tell?” Larry Ruhl serv...
Podcast - Ep. 71 - Mental Health Megacast - Catching Up and Moving Forward
May 28, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBWelcome back to our self-proclaimed, Mental Health Megacast, a semi-regular round table discussion with 3 mental health advocates and survivors who are trying to find our way through recovery. There is some debate as to which episode we are actually on, since each of us have our own separate podcasts, and to that end also number our episodes differently. So technically for me this is episode 71, however I believe it's actually episode 8 of the Megacast, but overall it's really episode 80 in t...
Podcast - Ep. 70 - Sarah Jane, Artist and Survivor, Creator of Mere Objects
May 21, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBMy guest on this episode of the Beyond Your Past Podcast, Sarah Jane, embodies the dedication, determination, resiliency, and creativity that we can all appreciate. Even for those of us who aren't artistically gifted, seeing someone like Sarah Jane use her talents to help bring hope and encouragement to other survivors, is remarkable. Sarah first reached out to me after seeing a tweet that I made, looking for podcast guests, and after conversing with her through email and checking out her web...
Podcast - Ep. 69 - HeatheVoices 2018 Conference Experience
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBI recently had the privilege of attending the HealtheVoices 2018 Conference, in Chicago. It was an incredible event where advocates representing over 40 mental and physical health communities came together for 3-day weekend of collaborating, education, and networking. It was my first time attending an event like this, and to be honest I really didn’t know what to expect. I did my research, watched videos, and checked out past event information, but still you never know until you get there ri...
Podcast - Ep. 68 - Viewing your inner world differently, the Internal Family Systems Model, with Beth Rogerson, Ph.D
May 07, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWhen you think about how you view yourself, your inner world...what comes to mind? Is it compassion, kindness, self-love, and contentment...or do things like, self-criticism, shame, broken, and hopeless come to mind? For so many. those positive views seem like a pipe dream; something we wish we could do but yet never feel like are achievable because of the past. We see others who exhibit those qualities, or we think that they do, and that leads to even more shame, blame, and resistance to ch...
Podcast - Ep. 67 - Sustainable Life Satisfaction - Dr. Jennifer Guttman
April 23, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.9 MBOne of the big things that so many of us seek in life is simply the desire to feel good, to feel happy. We want that feeling of being totally relaxed, not a care in the world...or the high of something exhilarating that gives you such a rush of being on top of the world. There's nothing wrong with those feelings, the problem is, it's just not something that typically happens every day. Everybody wants to feel good and not dwell on struggles in life. To wake up each day expecting something gr...
Podcast - Ep. 66 - 7 Steps to Move Forward in Healing from Trauma, with Svava Brooks
April 16, 2018 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBEven with all the knowledge in the world, all of the awareness, the training, the therapy, you aren't immune to finding yourself in a spot where you just can't seem to get to the next step. You know how you want to feel, but actually getting to a place where you can embrace and actually live that feeling, is something totally different. That's why when I came across a recent article that my good friend, coach, and incredible advocate, Svava Brooks, had written, I knew I wanted to bring her ba...
Podcast - Ep. 65 - Mental Health Advocacy and living with Bipolar Disorder, with Kelly Aiello
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17 MBKelly Aiello joins me for a chat about these very topics; living with Bipolar Disorder, being a Mental Health advocate, and the importance of "telling it like it is" when it comes to living with mental illness. Kelly is a contributor for The Mighty as well as blogger, student, wife, artist and activist. She writes primarily about mental health issues and has currently returned to school to study neuropsychology. She has bipolar type I disorder and borderline personality disorder, and lives w...
Podcast - Ep. 64 - Tools and Insight on living with PTSD, with author and survivor, Alexis Rose
April 02, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBIf you're trying to conquer a traumatic past, and you live with PTSD and Dissociation, then you'll likely be able to relate to my guest on this episode of the podcast, Alexis Rose. Alexis Rose began her remarkable healing journey in 2009. Sparked by a family tragedy she began to piece together, for the first time, a personal history of abuse and trauma. Supported by her spirituality and writing, as well as family and friends, she has profoundly grown and changed over the years. While learnin...
Podcast - Ep. 63 - Kristin Walker - CEO, Podcaster, Survivor - Using her Voice in Advocacy
March 26, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBKristin Sunanta Walker is the CEO of the technology consulting firm, everythingEHR, and the founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network. She's also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, and an advocate for survivors of childhood trauma. She has interviewed leaders in the behavioral health community such as CEO’s of technology companies, counselors, best-selling authors, and global experts in the field of Behavioral Health. Her show is downloaded in over 171 countries and continues its rea...
Podcast - Ep. 62 - Voice for the Silenced
March 19, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBMy guests for this episode of Beyond Your past, are Dawn Compton and Amanda Schrader, two incredible women who are survivors themselves, and their story is sure to encourage you as listen to them share. Their passion for helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse and any type of trauma, is inspiring, and I'm honored to help them share their message and the work they are doing in their local community on behalf of child advocacy. Dawn and Amanda contacted me through the blog, and wanted to co...
Podcast - Ep. 61 - Overcome your traumatic past by rewriting your story, with Rukshana Triem
March 12, 2018 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBMy guest on Ep. 60 of the Beyond Your Past Podcast, is Rukshana Triem, and she is certainly no stranger to trials and tribulations that come from a childhood full of trauma. Rukshana is former refugee from Mozambique who came to the United States in 1990s. She overcame childhood sexual abuse during her time in the refugee camp and is now an advocate for parents and child care providers to support them on their healing journey. She is also the C.E.O of her Women's Lifestyle coaching business w...
Podcast - Ep. 60 - Living with severe dissociation and DID, with guest Erin Fado
March 04, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBDissociation, a topic that has fascinated me as much as it’s frustrated me ever since the first time I ever learned what in the world it even was. For all of the research I've done on this topic, it never ceases to amaze me how the brain takes over during trauma to remove us from being fully present in order to protect us. Of course, long after the trauma has ended, the effects can still linger on. I can remember sitting in a therapists office years ago, when I first came to terms with the ...
Podcast - Ep. 59 - How Self-Esteem is affected by Childhood Trauma - with Claire Cappetta
February 25, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I'm honored to be joined by my friend and colleague, Claire Cappetta. Claire is a Coach, Author, and Speaker, specializing in areas such as helping you break free from the pain of abuse, overcoming guilt, gaining self-confidence, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, and discovering the authentic you. Her books include, A broken Ring, a journey from abuse. Stalking Liberty, Are you safe? and her latest release, Rekindle Your Inner Sparkle: An Alternative...
Podcast - Ep. 58 - My experience with Guillain Barre Syndrome, When daily life, completely changed.
February 05, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBIn this episode, I take on a topic that has never been discussed before here on the podcast. I'm not even sure there's been much said about it on podcasts at all, period. Today i'll be sharing with you an experience that has recently changed my life, one that took me from the status quo, going about my business to a complete pause. This recent health concern, and really scare if we're being honest here, took everything that I had been doing in life, and all of the plans that I'd been working ...
Podcast - Ep. 57 - Laura Corbeth - Psychological Abuse - My Courage to Tell
January 22, 2018 05:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MBFor my guest on this episode of the podcast, Laura shares some of her story about one woman’s struggle to overcome a childhood of abuse at the hands of her cruel, bullying brother. Laura is an author and survivor, currently living in Ontario, Canada with her husband of twenty-two years, her twenty-year old son and two rescued dogs. She is a successful entrepreneur, and passionate about her business and an avid animal lover. When I was first contacted by Laura about coming on the show, I chec...
Podcast - Ep. 56 - Why Anxiety Keeps You Stuck, and How to Overcome It
December 18, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBHow many times have you said something like this to yourself, or heard someone else say: "I'm just an anxious person by nature, it's all I know", "I've always been anxious about everything in life, I can't ever just relax", or "I was born this way and that's all there is to it".Anxiety can take over your life, and can define how you see yourself if you let it. That's the key right there my friend, "if you let it". Anxiety only has the power that you allow it to have. The sooner we realize and...
Podcast - Ep. 55 - Understanding the long term affects of bullying, with Alan Eisenberg CLC
December 11, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBWhen we think about bullying, the immediate effects include, but are not limited to, low self-esteem, lack of self-confidence, isolation, depression, loss of trust; but it's important to also realize that the effect that bullying has on our brain and our body, goes far beyond the short-term.I can remember back when I was in late elementary school, and all the way through the end of middle school, I suffered from all of those things in my life, and a few others. Not only was my self-esteem sho...
Podcast - Ep. 54 - You Keep Talking for Us - With Survivor and Advocate - Brian Cardoza
December 04, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBThe "man card", the thing that supposedly defines what a man is, or should be in the eyes of his peers. It's been used in relation to everything from sports, to politics, to who's makes the best burgers. It's something that's been joked about since the beginning of time I suppose."Dude, you just lost your man card"...."So when did your wife take your man card again?" I'm sure you've heard these and countless others before, and they can definitely be in good fun among friends. To that, did you...
Podcast - Ep. 53 - Overcoming binge eating and using food as a coping mechanism - Davina Lytle
November 20, 2017 05:00 - 35 minutes - 16.3 MBWhen you bring up the subject of food issues, and things like weight control and binge eating, it strikes a very personal chord for many people. It's a touchy subject, and one that often times comes with a great deal of self-shame. According to statistics, it's estimated that up to 30 million people in the US alone suffer with some type of eating disorder. *To say that you are not alone if you struggle with food in any way, is an understatement, but it's important to understand that for thos...
Podcast - Ep 52 - Self-Acceptance and Self-Love, with Dr Baker
November 13, 2017 05:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBOn this podcast, I'm joined by friend and Psychologist, Dr. Baker. A Clinical Psychologist, based in California, Dr. Baker works with individuals, families, youth, veterans, and first responders in areas such as Anxiety and Panic, Family Issues, Self-Criticism, Trauma Recovery, PTSD and more. She is also the creator and host of the Go Friend Your Self Podcast.Dr. Baker graciously accepted my invitation to join the podcast, and what better topic to discuss, than self-acceptance and self-love,...
Mental Health Megacast - Ep. 7 - Halloween, Mental Health, and Self Care.
October 31, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWelcome back everyone to Ep 7 of the Mental Health Megacast! A round table discussion from 3 guys who are advocates for mental health awareness. Your hosts for the Megacast are Wes from AudioRising.com, Mike from MikesOpenJournal.com, and myself. Each of us are podcasters and bloggers in support of not only Mental Health, but also addiction recovery, depression, self-harm, and trauma survivors. In this episode we are talking about Halloween! We cover topics such as:-Our thoughts on Halloween...
Podcast - Ep. 50 - Miranda Pacchiana - Coping with family as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse
October 16, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBI'm joined by Miranda Pacchiana, MSW. Miranda is here to share her story as a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of her brother, while she was a child. In this episode we not only learn of her story of survival, but also Miranda shares insight into coping with a family who does not support your healing journey. You'll learn why family members react in the manner that Miranda's did and why this is unfortunately so common when you share the realization of a traumatic past. We'll also talk ab...
Podcast - Ep. 49 - Julie Coons - Author of This Does Not Leave This House
October 02, 2017 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBToday I'm joined by special guest and author, Julie Coons. Julie wrote the book, This does not leave this house. A story about growing up with an abusive mother, surviving sexual assault, and escaping an abusive relationship.Julie is here with me today to talk about her book and share some of her experiences as a survivor, in hopes of reaching as many as possible with her story, to help inspire hope and validate all who have endured similar struggles. We cover topics including:1. Why she deci...
Podcast - Ep. 48 - Josh Rivedal, Suicide Prevention, Advocacy, The I'm Possible Project
September 18, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this episode I'm talking with Advocate, Speaker, and Author, Josh Rivedal.Josh joins me as we talk about his work in suicide prevention, and his unique approach to advocacy. He uses his experience and talent in theater to share his message of not only his only suicide attempt but also enduring the loss of his father to suicide. His powerful story, shared as only he can, gives you insight to not only his life, but the feelings of others who struggle. His one man play goes above and beyond...
Podcast - Ep. 47 - Understanding Flashbacks, Podcast with Rachel Grant
September 09, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBWelcome back to Surviving My Podcast! I'm please to introduce a returning guest and my good friend, Rachel Grant. Rachel is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach, and has an MA in Counseling Psychology. Her extensive research on how the brain is affected by trauma has been life changing for her clients and everyone who has read her book, Beyond Surviving, the Final Stage of Recovery from Sexual Abuse. In this podcast we discuss the topic of Flashbacks. We learn about what they are, and how our brai...
Mental Health MegaCast - Ep. 6 - Diversity In Blogging & Advocacy
August 28, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBBack again with my podcasting buddies, Wes from AudioRising.com and Mike from MikesOpenJoural.com - for another edition of the Mental Health Megacast. 3 guys in a round table discussion on various topics surrounding mental health advocacy and our personal struggles as guys doing blogging and podcasting on the topics of Addiction Recovery, Trauma Recovery, and Depression. In this episode we are talking about diversity in blogging and advocacy. We discuss the challenges that come with talking a...
Podcast - Ep. 46 - Dr. Charlotte Howard - Emotional Healing, Self Love, Self Compassion, Mindfulness
August 21, 2017 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBI'm joined by Dr. Charlotte Howard on this episode of the podcast, where we discuss Emotional Healing from Trauma Recovery. Charlotte is a Psychologist at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy in Austin, Texas. She has helped hundreds of women learn to love themselves and feel great about who they are and their place in the world. The topics we discuss also include mindfulness, self-love, self-compassion, and overcoming shame and self-blame in trauma recovery. It's an amazing show that you don't want to m...
Podcast - Ep. 45 - Analie Shepherd Podcast - Survivor of Abuse in Therapy and Life with DID
August 12, 2017 04:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, I talk with Analie Shepherd, author of Mending the Shattered Mirror: a Story of Recovery from Abuse in Therapy.We talk about her life as a survivor of abuse in therapy, living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, and her book. It's a show you don't want to miss, and be sure to head over to MendingTheShatteredMirror.com for more information on Analie. So grab those headphones or plug us in to your car and join us for a time of sharing, validation, and healing. Don't forget to...
Podcast - Ep. 44 - Interview with Sarah Fader - Stigma Fighters
July 31, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I am joined by the amazing Sarah Fader. Sarah started StigmaFighters.com, and amazing mental health organization dedicated to helping people who live with mental illness. Sarah and I discuss topics such as how Stigma Fighters got started, the 3 volume Anthology, her advocacy work, life with mental health challenges, and so much more!Be sure and head over to StigmaFighters.com and check out Sarah on Twitter @TheSarahFader. So grab those headphones or plug us in ...
Podcast - Ep. 43 - Katia Cooper - Author of An Elf's Journey - Mental Health and Survivor Podcast
July 13, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, I am joined by special guest, author, survivor, and healing creatrix, Katia Cooper. We discuss her book, An Elf's Journey, Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse. This amazing resource for survivors is sure to inspire and encourage you as follow an endearing elf who carries a burden that didn't belong to her. This book will tug at your heart and validate you at the same time as you gain a unique perspective on healing from childhood trauma. Be sure and check out KatiaCooper.com for i...
Podcast - Ep. 42 - Rebecca Lombaro, Coping with the loss of a loved one; the impact on mentalhealth
July 04, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBRebecca Lombardo joins Matt on this edition of the podcast to talk about the impact that the loss of a loved one has on our overall mental health. We discuss the importance of working through the grieving process, and how it can often bring up a multitude of emotions and memories from the past. This time of loss can have a great impact on our overall well being, especially for those that live with mental health challenges. As a suicide survivor, and someone who battles depression and bi-polar...
Mental Health Megacast - Ep. 5 - Catching up & The importance of Embracing Where Your Life Is.
July 01, 2017 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome back to episode #5 of the Mental Health Megacast (even though Wes think it's episode 4.haha )I'm joined by my amazing podcasting partners and brothers in advocacy, Wes from AudioRising.com and Mike from MIkesOpenJournal.com. We're catching up with where we've been, what we've been up too, and what the future plans are for each of us. Then we discuss the importance of embracing where our lives are at, and knowing when we need to slow down a bit from the hectic pace that life and advoc...
Podcast - Ep. 41 - Tali Love - Forgiveness is personal; Releasing Yourself from your past.
June 29, 2017 04:00 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I talk with Tali Love, writer, advocate, creator and host of the compelling Podcast and Blog, KinfolkChronicles.com.We chat about about the tough topic of forgiveness, and how it a personal decision, unique to each individual, and nobody has the right to tell you how, when, or if you decide to forgive or reconcile with those who have invalidated you in the past. We also discuss her advocacy work, facebook group, blog, and much more! Be sure and stay tuned to ...
Podcast - Ep. 40 - Sheri Poe - Sexual Assault Survivor - Speaker - Entrepreneur - Coach - Advocate
June 22, 2017 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBI'm excited to welcome special guest, Sheri Poe, to the podcast! Sheri is a sexual assault survivor, advocate, coach, mother, speaker, and entrepreneur. On the podcast, she tells us how a seemingly normal day in college turned into a tragedy as she suddenly found herself a lone in a car, at the mercy of someone who would change her life forever. She details the experience, along with the emotions and thoughts that ran through her mind that day, not even knowing for sure if she would make i...
Podcast - Ep. 39 - Working through PTSD and Triggers Over and Over - Mental Health Podcast
June 15, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBI am honored to be joined by my friend and warrior sister, Dawn Hendrickson, on this episode of Surviving My Podcast. Dawn, who has also guest blogged many times, shares her inspirational story of surviving childhood abuse, rape, and emotional and physical abuse. Throughout her life she has certainly experienced more than her share of struggles, but through it all she refused to give up. https://www.survivingmypast.net/?s=song+warriorsJoin us as we also discuss working through PTSD, Triggers,...
Podcast - Ep. 38 - Elisabeth Corey - Inner Parts Work - DID - Trauma Recovery
June 08, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MBI'm honored to be joined by Elisabeth Corey, MSW, in this episode of Surviving My Podcast.She is an author, advocate, and survivor of child sex abuse and trafficking. Elisabeth uses her life experiences to help others through her Coaching practice, and to generate awareness about sexual violence and complex post-traumatic stress disorder.We cover so many amazing topics in this podcast, so you definitely don't want to miss it. Things like Inner Parts Work, Inner Child, Dissociative Identity Di...
Podcast - Ep. 37 - Mike Bundrant Podcast on Neuro-Linguistic Programming - NLP
June 01, 2017 04:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this podcast I'm honored to speak NLP Master Practitioner, Mike Bundrant. Mike is the founder of INLP.org, a writer for Psych Central, and a retired Psychotherapist. Mike shares just what exactly NLP is, Neuro Linguistic Programming, and some of the ways that it can help in trauma recovery for abuse survivors. I hope you'll find this podcast encouraging as you work through your own survivor journey or as a supporting partner in their recovery.Check out INLPCenter.org for more information o...
Podcast - Ep. 36 - Narcissistic Abuse and Brainwashing - podcast with Lisa A Romano
May 25, 2017 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this podcast I'm honored to be joined by Breakthrough Recovery Coach, Best Selling Author, and expert on Codependency and Narcissistic abuse, Lisa Romano. Topics include discussing the emotional trauma that a narcissistic parent inflicts on a child; including brainwashing, invalidation, confusion, and low self-esteem just to name a few. We also discuss confronting a narcissist and the mindset that we as the survivor, needs to have and the expectations that need to be understood before even...
Podcast - Ep. 35 - Nikki DuBose - Survivor-Author-Advocate-Ambassador
May 18, 2017 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBI am honored to talk with Survivor, Author, Advocate, and Ambassador, Nikki Dubose. Cast into a world of excess, superficiality, and vanity, Nikki traveled the globe and experienced the finest that the material world had to offer, all while feeling empty inside. Her disorders, addictions and mental health issues took her to the brink of mortality and only though a deeply painful inner-battle and her mother's death was she able to reconnect the lost pieces of her soul and see the person she ha...
Podcast - Ep. 34 - Neuroplasticity, healing the mind and body from chronic illness and trauma
May 11, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.1 MBHope for healing for abuse survivors and those living with chronic illness, that's the topic of this podcast with Kami Lingren. Specifically, we discuss neuroplasticity and the DNRS program. Kami is a chronic illness blogger on LivingGraceBlog.com and also a participant in the DNRS program. After a few months, her results both on her physical and emotional health, have been remarkable and we share those along with her experiences so far in working through the program.I hope this episode reso...
Podcast - Ep. 33 - Communication tips for partners of abuse survivors
May 05, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBThe importance of open, honest, communication is key for any relationship to thrive. That important is paramount also in the lives of abuse survivors and partners of survivors. The support and encouragement of a spouse, family member, or close friend is incredibly helpful as a survivor navigates his or her own healing journey. In this podcast I welcome back returning guest, Heather Tuba, and she shares her insight as the wife of a childhood trauma survivor. Her tips and questions will help ke...
Podcast - Ep. 32 - Developing healthy boundaries for children and adults - with Rachel Grant
April 28, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this podcast I'm joined by returning guest, author, and sexual abuse survivor coach, Rachel Grant. www.RachelGrantCoaching.comIn support of child abuse prevention month, we discuss developing and enforcing healthy boundaries for children and youth. We also discuss how our self-agency is damaged as a result of abuse but there is always hope and healing to embrace. We also the pressures that today's youth feel from not only peers but also from social media and how boundaries are important in...
Podcast - Ep. 31 - 5 Steps to preventing abuse as outlined on Darkness to Light
April 21, 2017 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBContinuing with my series of podcasts during Child abuse prevention month 2017, I'm joined by returning guest, friend, advocate, and coach, Svava Brooks. In this podcast we discuss the 5 steps to preventing child abuse, as outlined by darkness to light. D2L.org. Join us as we discuss these steps, and deep dive into what it means to really educate ourselves and our children to give us all the best possible chance to keep our children safe. Support the Show.
Podcast - Ep. 30 - Preventing Child Abuse - Talking with your kids, Social Media Pressures
April 14, 2017 04:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBIn honor of child abuse prevention month 2017, I'm honored to be joined by a returning guest, friend, and survivor coach, Kelley McElreath. This is the first of several podcasts that will be uploaded in honor of this important month. In this podcast, we talk about:Being a survivor and a parent, and talking with our kids about prevention. Discussing some reasons why child abuse may not be able to be prevented initially, and sharing hope of how to rectify that. Talking with kids about social m...
Podcast - Ep. 29 - The Gate House - Resources for Abuse Survivors
April 07, 2017 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode of the podcast, I am joined by friend, fellow survivor, and radio show host, Stewart Thompson. Stew joins me on the show and we discuss some of his survivor journey as he heals from abuse, and what led him to The Gatehouse. He talks about all of the amazing programs that are offered there, and how this organization has changed his life. We also discuss CSA international and other programs that are sponsored by the Gate House, to help survivors all over the world connect and he...