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. 28 - Dissociative Identity Disorder and Self Harm with Erika Reva
March 29, 2017 04:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBWelcome back friends, and thank you so much for checking out the podcast! This week's show centers around the topic of Dissociative Identity Disorder, and Self Harm. I chat with friend, blogger, and survivor, Erika Reva of TheWeInMe.com - Erika gives us insight on what it means to live with DID, and we discuss alternative healthy strategies and tips to self harm. I hope this episode resonates with you, and if you would be so kind as to share it with someone who might need it too, that would ...
Mental Health Megacast - Burnout During Recovery
March 25, 2017 04:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBWelcome back to Ep 4 of the Mental Health Megacast! An ongoing series with @AudioRising and @Open_Journal_ . We three dudes get together as often as we can in a round table discussion and talk about mental health related concerns. This episode focuses on recovery from abuse, addiction, and self harm and how to avoid burnout during recovery. We talk about our own coping skills, our own experience with burnout, and some of our personal stories of survivor journies. I hope you'll check it out, ...
Podcast - Ep. 26 - Svava Brooks - Talking about Abuse Survivors and the Emotion of Anger
March 22, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBI'm honored to be joined by my friend and special guest, Svava Brooks, for this episode of the podcast. Svava is an abuse survivor coach, and you can learn more about her on www.Educate4Change.comWe discuss expressing emotions in a healthy way, specifically the emotion of anger. As survivors of abuse this can be incredibly difficult, especially when it wasn't modeled properly while growing up.We also discuss expressing other emotions, the importance of a healthy support system, hope for heali...
Podcast - Ep. 25 - Rachel Grant - How Trauma Affects The Brain - Mental Health Podcast
March 16, 2017 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBI'm joined by a very special guest, Rachel Grant. Rachel is a Coach who has an MA in Counseling Psychology, and she works with sexual abuse survivors to aid them in their recovery. In this podcast we talk about how trauma affects our brain. We discuss the Amygdala, Retraining the Mind, Immediate and Long term affects of Trauma, and most importantly, how to heal and realize that there is hope!I hope this episode resonates with you, and if you would be so kind as to share it with someone who mi...
Podcast - Ep. 24 - Avoiding Burnout in Trauma Recovery - Mental Health Podcast
March 10, 2017 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.75 MBWe've all likely heard of the term, burnout before. Perhaps in the area of finances, relationships, hobbies, virtually anything we can do can cause us to experience burn out if we aren't careful. We need to make sure that we listen to ourselves, take care of our minds and bodies, and know that it's okay to slow down and take a break even during recovery from abuse. In this podcast I talk about the real possibility of burn out, ways to avoid it, and the importance of listening to our mind and ...
Podcast - Ep. 23 - Mental Health Medications - Podcast with Kelley the Survivor Coach
March 03, 2017 05:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode of Surviving My Podcast, I talk with Kelley McElreath, The Survivor Coach. Kelley is a regular guest on the show, trusted friend, and survivor. We decided to talk about mental health medications. Not an easy topic but one that both she and I, along with millions across the world are all to familiar with. We discuss our thoughts surrounding starting the meds, how we reacted, what we expected and didn't expect, and ultimately how Kelley used her experience on meds to create her ...
Podcast - Ep. 22 - Interview with Becki Percy - Abuse and Trafficking Survivor
February 21, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBThis podcast is an interview with my friend and survivor, Becki Percy. Becki is a survivor of trafficking, childhood sexual abuse, and ritual abuse, but that does not define this amazing young woman. She shares her story of the past that she endured and her daily fight for survival, along with how the kindness of a stranger across the ocean and her faith have helped her to escape her abusers and have the opportunity for the life she wants and deserves.Be sure and check out the blog post www.s...
Podcast - Mobile Musings - 6 -Give Your Fellow Human A Break
February 16, 2017 05:00 - 7 minutes - 3.62 MBWelcome back to Mobile Musings. This one comes courtesy of a recent drive where I just got inspired to share some thoughts about giving your fellow human being a break. Put aside the thoughts of judgment and think of what may be really going on in the lives of the people you interact with. The lives of those who you wish would do more for this or that cause. There just might be a reason that someone is the way that they are that particular day.I hope this episode resonates with you, and if y...
Podcast - Ep. 21 - With Marnie Grundman - Advocacy and Support for Runaway Children
February 03, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBI'm pleased to share this podcast with you, as I talked with Marnie Grundman. An amazing woman who has dedicated her life to help raise awareness and educate everyone on behalf of abused and runaway children. As a child runaway herself, Marnie shares some of her story with me here on the show. We discuss why children run away, the myths, and misconceptions, as well as ways we can help support these young children and youth. It's not just about being a rebellious child, in fact it goes much de...
Podcast - Ep. 20 - Living with Hypervigilance - Mental Health Podcast
January 25, 2017 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.29 MBHypervigilance, it's something that many survivors of abuse live with on a daily basis. While not a diagnosis all on it's own, it often is associated with PTSD and Anxiety Disorders. This hyper awareness, as I like to call it, is a constant state of high alert. Being on the lookout for any potential threat, either perceived or realistic. It's an exhausting way to live and unfortunately it's all too common. In this podcast I talk about what it's like to live with Hypervigilance, and offer ways...
Podcast - Ep. 19 - Chat with Heather Tuba on Abuse Survivors, PTSD, and their Families
January 19, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBCaregivers and supporters of abuse survivors play an integral role in the recovery of the survivor. Having the support, encouragement, inspiration, and validation of someone we trust, means the world for those of us trying to heal from trauma. I'm joined on this podcast by my friend, Heather Tuba. Heather is the spouse of an abuse survivor. She is also a blogger and working to raise awareness and educate the spouses and family members of survivors. In this podcast we talk about PTSD, CPTSD, s...
Podcast - Ep. 18 - Skype Chat with Davina Lytle - Mental Health Podcast
January 07, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBI'm pleased to share this chat with you with my friend and survivor, Davina Lytle. We chat via Skype and share stories of our past including trust issues, different types of trauma, relationships, anxiety, dissociation, and being abuse survivors. And we share a few laughs as well, Davina is an amazing person and I'm honored to have had the pleasure of talking with her. Be sure and check out her website and blog, www.DavinaLytle.com and follow her on Twitter: @DavinaLytleI hope this episode re...
Podcast - Ep. 17 - Resolutions, They aren't just for New Years - Mental Health Podcast
December 29, 2016 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.83 MBGreetings friend! In this episode of Surviving My Podcast, I'm working through this whole, New Years Resolution thing from a Survivors point of view.Are they realistic, should we even bother? How can be best make them fit for us to give ourselves an optimal chance for success in following through?All this and more, plus there is a blog post that goes with this podcast, which I be stoked for you to check out!www.survivingmypast.net/making-resolu…se-survivors/Check it out, see what you think, g...
Podcast - Ep. 16 - Dealing with an identity crisis in life and recovery - Mental Health Podcast
December 18, 2016 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.48 MBGreetings to you friend, this episode deals how we can find ourselves in the midst of an identity crisis based on what we've built ourselves up to be. Also, being able to know that we did the best job that we can and just let it go. Let it be. Know that we did our best, and that we can't control what others will think or say about us or our body of work. I hope this episode resonates with you, and if you would be so kind as to share it with someone who might need it too, that would be amazin...
Podcast - Ep. 15 - Understanding our Feelings during Trauma Recovery
December 08, 2016 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.29 MBIn this episode, I'm talking about doubting our feelings during recovery of abuse. This can be very confusing and discomforting; doubting whether what we are feeling is true or not, and if it is, who are we to feel this way? "Did this really happen, was it real?" "Who am I to have a good day and feel good while so many others are suffering. On top of that, why am I feeling good, am I really healing?"I cover all this and more here on the podcast, and it's my sincere hope and desire that you fi...
Mental Health Megacast Podcast - Surviving the Holidays
December 01, 2016 05:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MBI'm stoked to have the opportunity to get together again with my Mental Health Podcasting buddies, Wes from AudioRising.com and Mike from MikesOpenJournal.com. In this 3rd episode, we discuss surviving the holiday season. The stress, anxiety, feelings of being overwhelmed, and just the overall tough times that the holiday season brings for so many. Plus we discuss tips to help you handle the stress and we share our strategies of coping. So plug us in, turn us up, and let's chat Mental Health ...
Podcast - Ep. 14 - Self doubt and second guessing past relationships.
November 26, 2016 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBWhen a marriage comes to an end, or a long term relationship with a partner, the affects can resurface long after we think we have moved forward. Second guessing ourselves after a former partner moves on can cause a ton of anxiety and self doubt. Even something that may not seem like a big deal, can be the trigger that causes feelings to resurface. In this podcast I explore, openly and vulnerably, what that feels like. Because I have been there and experienced it first hand. Even when we thi...
Podcast - Ep. 13 - Living with Dissociation
November 19, 2016 05:00 - 17 minutes - 8.16 MBThis podcast is part of a post over on the blog, which you can check out here ---> http://www.survivingmypast.net/dissociation-in-daily-life/ where I am discussing a follow up on living with Dissociation in daily life as a survivor of abuse. Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders is something that is close to my heart; living with Dissociation every day, I'm never too far away from the reminders of my past. My mind still takes off into never never land quite often, but I do know there i...
Podcast - Ep. 12 - Embracing the Good in Others, Ridding your life of negativity
November 14, 2016 05:00 - 12 minutes - 5.83 MBGreetings everyone! I'm so glad you are checking out this episode of Surviving My Podcast. This is all about helping us rid our lives of negativity, embracing the positive, embracing the good in ourselves and others. There's so much happening in this world that can make us angry and frustrated. Between social media, the news, and pretty much anywhere we look, there are people trying to tell us why we need to be angry and pissed off at the world. I'm taking my timeline back on social media a...
Podcast Ep. 11 - Embracing the social desire to reach out of our comfort zone.
October 31, 2016 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBIn this episode of Surviving My Podcast, you are coming along with me on a mental health walk on a beautiful fall morning. Taking in the sights and sounds of nature on a local trail. The topic for this podcast isabout embracing the social desires, the social creature in all of us. That desire to reach out and be with others, do things with friends, to go out of our comfort zone. To do things that other people do that maybe we think we aren't worthy of, or that we shouldn't bother doing.When ...
Podcast Ep. 10 - Don't listen to that negative voice
October 29, 2016 04:00 - 8 minutes - 3.95 MBEp 10 of Surviving My Podcast talks about not giving in the negative voice in our heads that tries to tell us that we can't do something. That tries to keep us stuck, keep us from reaching our full potential. The voice that tries to make us believe we aren't worth anything, that nobody cares, that we can't possibly do what we want.I challenge myself and I challenge you to not give into that voice. To stay strong, to fight it, and to know that you are worth it. No matter whether you are a surv...
Mental Health Megacast Podcast - Ep 2
October 13, 2016 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome back to episode 2 of the Mental Health MegaCast with Mike from MikesOpenJournal.com , Wes from AudioRising.com and yours truly as we discuss mental health awareness, our struggles, suicide prevention, helping others, and much more!Join us and stay tuned for future collaborative shows as we come together to share our stories and inspire as many as possible.Survive-Thrive-ConquerTwitter: @SurvivingMypastFacebook.com/SurvivingMyPastInstagram.com/SurvivingMyPastPinterest.com/SurvivingMyP...
Mental Health Megacast - with Mike, Wes, & Matt
September 08, 2016 04:00 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBThe first every Mental Health MegaCast with Mike from MikesOpenJournal.com , Wes from AudioRising.com and yours truly as we discuss mental health awareness, our struggles, suicide prevention, helping others, and much more! Join us and stay tuned for future collaborative shows as we come together to share our stories and inspire as many as possible. Survive-Thrive-ConquerTwitter: @SurvivingMypastFacebook.com/SurvivingMyPastInstagram.com/SurvivingMyPastPinterest.com/SurvivingMyPast Support the ...
Podcast Ep. 9 - Validation
September 04, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.24 MBGreetings all and welcome back to another episode of the show. This topic is on validating ourselves and others. I discuss the importance of surrounding yourself those will encourage you, validate you, and inspire you and how that can help us become our own self champion and in turn help others. Be sure and check out www.SurvivingMyPast.net - and follow me on social media.Twitter: @SurvivingMypastFacebook.com/SurvivingMyPastInstagram.com/SurvivingMyPastPinterest.com/SurvivingMyPastAlso I hope...
Mobile Musings - 5 - Reward Yourself
September 01, 2016 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.81 MBThis latest episode of Mobile Musings focuses on rewarding yourself. Treat yourself to a little something nice, to show yourself some gratitude and kindness.Something as simple stopping for an ice cream cone, or a smoothie, or anything that makes you feel good can do wonders for self esteem and self confidence. It doesn't have to be expensive, but the ongoing gestures of kindness that we show to ourselves can have lasting positive effects. Remember, spread the word, and check out SurvivingMy...
Mobile Musings - 4 - Psych yourself up without psyching yourself out.
August 25, 2016 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.57 MBWelcome back to another Mobile Musings Podcast. This episode is all about encouraging ourselves without psyching ourselves out. Don't be afraid to embrace the positives about yourself. Believe in what you've done to prepare for a task, trust the process, and then go rock it out! Don't over think it. Worry and questioning yourself not only brings you down, and crushes your self confidence but also wastes time. I hope you'll share this with anyone who you think might benefit. Also it would be...
Mobile Musings - 3 - Give yourself some props & encouragement
August 20, 2016 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.78 MBWelcome back to Podcast #3 of Mobile Musings - This short podcast episode is all about being your own cheerleader, giving yourself some credit, and realizing how awesome you really you! Even when others don't realize how hard we've worked or how much we care, we can make sure that we give ourselves a break and some applause. :)Tips to relax, release stress, feel better, and just generally unwind after a long day.I hope you'll share this with anyone who you think might benefit. Also it would ...
Podcast Ep. 8 - Surviving My Podcast & the Survivor Coach
August 17, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBRecently I had the extreme pleasure to do a combined podcast with an amazing woman, survivor, and coach, in Kelley McElreath.I connected with Kelley via Twitter a few months ago while doing some researching on trauma recovery coaching. We got to talking here and there and swapping some of our stories of survival from our past abuse. Those talks led to her and I doing a combined podcast, which you can listen too right here in this post.I encourage you to check out her full story, including her...
Mobile Musings - 2 - Grounding Techniques & Breathing - Tips to Release Stress
August 13, 2016 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.68 MBWelcome back to Podcast #2 of Mobile Musings - This short podcast is all about grounding techniques and Breathing. Tips to relax, release stress, feel better, and just generally unwind after a long day. I hope you'll share this with anyone who you think might benefit. Also it would be awesome if you could follow me here on SoundCloud so you get notified right away of new podcasts both here on Mobile Musings and also SurvivingMyPodcast. www.SurvivingMyPast.net Support the Show.
Mobile Musings - 1 - Take notice of the simple things
August 11, 2016 04:00 - 4 minutes - 1.97 MBThis is the first ever Mobile Musings Podcast - These short podcasts will center around:Things to make you smile, think, stay calm, be happy, be content, and focus on the positive. These will be recorded, usually, while driving using a hands free device and are intended to just bring you some encouragement, validation, and realization that simple things can make a big difference in your overall attitude in your daily life. So this first show is Taking Notice of the Simple Things. Give it a l...
Podcast Ep. 7 - Guest Co-Host Living Grace Blog
July 30, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.07 MBIn this episode of Surviving My Podcast we discuss how Kami got started with LivingGraceBlog.com, her daily struggles with Lyme disease, Anxiety, and Depression, and how much her husband's support means to her.I hope you'll enjoy this show and I definitely encourage you to subscribe to Kami's blog and follow her on social media.www.livinggraceblog.comwww.twitter.com/livinggracebloghttps://www.facebook.com/kamilingren19 Support the Show.
Podcast Ep. 6 - Getting out of our own way
July 23, 2016 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.81 MBGreetings all and thank you so much for checking out my latest Podcast. In Episode 6 I'm talking through the idea of being able to get out of own way when it comes to healing. We can be our own harshest critic and our own worst enemy. When we look at ourselves in the mirror, at times we see what others have told us we are supposed to see. Or what we were groomed to see because of our abuse or trauma. It's important to know that we are capable of doing what we want and feeling ok with it bec...
Podcast Ep. 5 - Being Real And Vulnerable
July 03, 2016 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.63 MBAs survivors, it can be very difficult for us to be vulnerable. To get real and honest about what our daily struggles are is quite scary. That means we are opening ourselves up to the world and letting them know what life is really like for us day in and day out. In this episode I get real and honest about my recovery journey and the struggles I face with Anxiety, Dissociation, PTSD, and trying to face life on a daily basis. Support the Show.
Podcast Ep. 4 - Anxiety Sucks
May 30, 2016 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.56 MBWelcome to the 4th podcast here on my new SoundCloud channel for SurvivingMyPast.Net - Surviving My Podcast. This episode is all about how I deal with anxiety, and pretty much just how Anxiety flat out stinks! It can take over our lives and rule us if we don't control it. That is so hard in itself! I offer some encouragement at the end though too, there is hope! Support the Show.
Podcast Ep. 3 - Lyric & Wes - Discussing Recovery from Trauma & Substance Abuse, and speaking out.
May 23, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MBWelcome back to Surviving My Podcast! (yes that's the new name). This show I'm honored to be joined by my friend and fellow survivor, WesA1966. Wes and I talk about some of our struggles in recovery from past trauma and substance abuse. We offer insight and encouragement from a real life, regular person, point of view. Please sure to visit Wes's site at www.audiorising.com and of course check out SurvivingMyPast.net. Support the Show.
Podcast Ep. 2 - Healing from trauma taking an unexpected turn
May 16, 2016 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.21 MBEpisode two of the Surviving My Past Podcast - This topic deals with a recent blog post on my site, where I discuss how healing from trauma can take an unexpected turn and potentially deter or minimize the progress you've made. Real life scenario of what I'm going through.http://www.survivingmypast.net/podcast/inaugural-surviving-podcast-show-1-intro-vision/ Support the Show.