I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsJessica Minhas, host and founder of I'll Go First®, dives into the topics and conversations that we want to have but are a little afraid to talk about or aren't sure where to start. Celebrate the stories of courageous overcomers, inspiring mental health champions, and those boldly stepping into taboo spaces and inviting us into a full life. Listen, learn, and heal with people just like us who look adversity in the eye and say, “I will not stand down. I'll go first.”
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I Survived a School Shooting, Here’s How I’m Healing with Taylor Fraser
May 04, 2021 15:30 - 55 minutes - 126 MBOn the morning of September 27, 2006, at Platte Canyon High School in the small town of Bailey, Colorado, everything was going as usual. Taylor Fraser, then 15-years-old and a sophomore, went to school, passed her mother at the front desk, and walked to class just like every other morning before that day. No one could ever have guessed that later that afternoon, 53-year-old Duane Roger Morrison would take seven female students hostage, kill one of them and then himself, and for...
Abuse of Power in Faith Communities: How to Heal & How to Get Justice
April 14, 2021 22:10 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBAbuse within faith communities is something we hear from our community about a lot. In particular, how abuse and sexual assault in faith communities complicate recovery because our spiritual life becomes tied to the most intimate and terrifying experience of our lives. Where can we find sanctuary following compounded abuse? This episode is a panel discussion on Abuse of Power: How the Church Can Respond. Joining us is: Annette Cutino, Director, LEAD.NYC Boz Tchividjian, Attorne...
How to Make Your Life Your Own with Nikki Innocent
March 23, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBIn this episode, we are joined by one of our good friends and fellow entrepreneur, Nikki Innocent. Nikki is a 2-time TEDx speaker, certified women's leadership coach, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) strategist, and the host of "Checkbox Other". Nikki shares with us how she's learned to trust herself enough to take the leap from her corporate career to becoming an entrepreneur. We also talk about the challenges of growing up as a second-generation biracial kid in a home with al...
Reckoning Family Sexual Abuse with Survivor Jessica Dailey
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThe first obstacle we have to overcome as a survivor is understanding what we're surviving. Jessica Dailey's earliest memories are with her father, but it wasn't until she was in middle school that she realized those memories were sexual abuse. In this episode, Jessica shares how she's healing from her abuse, how to break cycles of intergenerational trauma, and why sharing her story so that other survivors can heal is her life's purpose. What's remarkable about Jessica's story is how much she...
On Resiliency and Getting Justice with Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Jessica Dailey
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThe first obstacle we have to overcome as a survivor is understanding what we're surviving. Jessica Dailey's earliest memories are with her father, but it wasn't until she was in middle school that she realized those memories were sexual abuse. In this episode, Jessica shares how she's healing from her abuse, how to break cycles of intergenerational trauma, and why sharing her story so that other survivors can heal is her life's purpose. What's remarkable about Jessica's story is ho...
Clarifying Our Authentic Purpose with Life Planner Chanel Dokun
January 26, 2021 19:58 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBBy the time Chanel Dokun was in her mid-20s, she had reached nearly the top of her field, but, like most things, it wasn't without risk and grief. Chanel's parents were older when she was born and suffered from poor health in her teens. This made the priority of Chanel's childhood caring for her parents, so by the time college rolled around, she faced a tough decision. Stay and be the primary caregiver to her mom or move to California and pursue her dreams? With the insight that pur...
I'll Go First, My Story with Founder Jessica Minhas
January 05, 2021 23:38 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWelcome to I’ll Go First Season 2! We are so happy you’re here! To kick us off this season I’m finally sharing my personal story and how I’ll Go First was born. My BFF AnnaLynne McCord is a big part of why this community is called “I’ll Go First” so she interviewed me on this episode! (Real talk, I love celebrating other people’s stories, but it was a stretch for me to be interviewed by someone else but I'll go first!) We talk about how I'll Go First was born, my journey of o...
Dissociating & Healing the Child Within with Actress & Advocate AnnaLynne McCord
December 15, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode, AnnaLynne McCord joins us. She is an actress, humanitarian, writer, director, and producer. You may recognize her from 90210, Nip/Tuck, and Power. Oh, and she happens to be my BFF. Our goal on this podcast is to normalize the conversation around topics often stigmatized and silenced in shame and help you take those little steps towards healing. Coping with abuse and PTSD looks different for everyone. For some of us, dissociation helps keep us sane under the wors...
In All Honesty, Dealing with Chronic Illness with Personal Stylist and MS Warrior Megan Evans
November 25, 2020 19:01 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBMegan Evans is a personal stylist, image consultant, wife, adventurer, and invisible illnesses champion. At the tender age of 24 years old and on her way up the ladder as a celebrity stylist in New York City, she was diagnosed with MS. Now, 16 years later, Megan shares how she came to grips with her diagnosis, how she's balancing pursuing her career and managing a chronic invisible illness, and what treatment looks like on her terms. She also gives us tips and tricks for finding our...
Domestic Violence in the Shadow of COVID-19 with Reveal Beauty
October 27, 2020 23:05 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn honor of Domestic Violence Month, this episode is a recording of a panel I moderated on “Domestic violence in a time of COVID” with the nonprofit Reveal Beauty. We talked about the definition of domestic violence, how to know if you’re in a situation of intimate partner violence, misconceptions, how to support a loved one who may be a victim of domestic violence, resources, and how to take care of ourselves while taking care of others. We are joined with Ileana Aguilar, Communi...
Overcoming Childhood Bullying, Self-Harm & Depression w/ Psychotherapist & Influencer Minaa B
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 25.5 MBPsychotherapist, poet, and writer Minaa B started her Instagram account as a way to share her poetry and musings. As someone who has overcome bullying, self-harm, suicidality, and depression, she wanted to help others heal too. That was before COVID. In the months following the global pandemic, Minaa’s Instagram presence and community have exploded. The message is clear, people are hurting, and people are yearning for a safe community that says, "Me too." In this episode, Minaa a...
Overcoming Childhood Bullying, Self-Harm & Depression w/ Minaa B
October 20, 2020 11:00 - 42 minutes - 25.5 MBPsychotherapist, poet, and writer Minaa B started her Instagram account as a way to share her poetry and musings. As someone who has overcome bullying, self-harm, suicidality, and depression, she wanted to help others heal too. That was before COVID. In the months following the global pandemic, Minaa’s Instagram presence and community have exploded. The message is clear, people are hurting, and people are yearning for a safe community that says, "Me too." In this episode, Minaa and I talk ...
Discovering Your Purpose with National Geographic Explorer Ben Ayers
October 06, 2020 19:37 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWhen Ben Ayers was 20 years old, he took $300 and moved from Maine to a remote village in Nepal. He did not know the language but he knew he wanted to support the porters who carry trekker’s climbing gear up and down Mt Everest. That was 23 years ago. Now, at 43, Ben is discovering the next evolution of his purpose, knowing himself. I met Ben when I was 20 years old. He is who inspired me to devote my career to human rights. He showed me that bringing our unique talents and giftings...
Finding Our Why & Radical Acts of Love with Reverend Vahisha Hasan
September 16, 2020 00:04 - 45 minutes - 42 MBListening to Reverend Vahisha Hasan one can’t help but believe we can be more and do more. We know the conversation around race is fragile and charged. In this episode, Reverend Hasan helps us understand how to approach these conversations with grace and strength. She also shares how she found her faith and how faith is the core of social action and dismantling white supremacy. We laughed, we cried, and bonus: we learn how the Care Bears can inspire us to fight for freedom. Goodie...
Celebrating Those We Have Lost with Serial Social Entrepreneur Cynthia Hellen
August 25, 2020 19:28 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBCynthia Hellen is the definition of a boss. She’s a serial social entrepreneur. She’s inspirational, ambitious, and stunning. She’s easy to love. On her way to building a future, her fiancé, Ryan, found out he had advanced liver disease. Ryan fought for over 18 months to overcome his diagnosis but it wasn’t enough. At the young age of 30, he passed away. Cynthia speaks candidly about her journey as the daughter of immigrant parents who fled from Peru to America as asylum seekers, being a youn...
Celebrating Those We Have Lost with Cynthia Hellen
August 25, 2020 19:28 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBCynthia Hellen is the definition of a boss. She’s a serial social entrepreneur. She’s inspirational, ambitious, and stunning. She’s easy to love. On her way to building a future, her fiancé, Ryan, found out he had advanced liver disease. Ryan fought for over 18 months to overcome his diagnosis but it wasn’t enough. At the young age of 30, he passed away. Cynthia speaks candidly about her journey as the daughter of immigrant parents who fled from Peru to America as asylum seekers, being a youn...
Mourning Well with Cynthia Hellen
August 25, 2020 19:28 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBCynthia Hellen is the definition of a boss. She’s a serial social entrepreneur. She’s inspirational, ambitious, and stunning. She’s easy to love. On her way to building a future, her fiancé, Ryan, found out he had advanced liver disease. Ryan fought for over 18 months to overcome his diagnosis but it wasn’t enough. At the young age of 30, he passed away. Cynthia speaks candidly about her journey as the daughter of immigrant parents who fled from Peru to America as asylum seekers, be...
Who Am I? Forming Your Identity as a Second-Generation Immigrant with Psychotherapist Imani Movva
August 11, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe have all struggled to answer the questions, “Who am I?” and “What do I want?” Those ‘simple’ questions can feel overwhelming, especially if you come from a culture or home where asking those questions was against the rules. Imani Movva is a psychotherapist and executive and business coach. She joins us in this episode to talk about how she forged her identity independent of harmful social and cultural norms, how to create safety in your life, career, and friendships and how to an...
Who Am I? Forming Your Identity as a Second-Generation Immigrant with Imani Movva
August 11, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe have all struggled to answer the questions, “Who am I?” and “What do I want?” Those ‘simple’ questions can feel overwhelming, especially if you come from a culture or home where asking those questions was against the rules. Imani Movva is a psychotherapist and executive and business coach. She joins us in this episode to talk about how she forged her identity independent of harmful social and cultural norms, how to create safety in your life, career, and friendships and how to answer the b...
How to Figure What Makes You Happy with Sharon Weinberg
July 31, 2020 16:32 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDo you know what makes you happy? Have you ever felt overwhelmed choosing where to eat dinner with friends? What do you want to do with your life? All of these questions have one thing in common - decision making. Little choices like where to eat and big ones like, what makes you happy can be stressful. If this has ever been you, we have good news. You can develop this skill set and create a strategy that’s unique to you. In this week’s episode Sharon Weinberg, Executive Leadership and Bu...
How to Figure What Makes You Happy with Sharon Wienberg
July 31, 2020 16:32 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDo you know what makes you happy? Have you ever felt overwhelmed choosing where to eat dinner with friends? What do you want to do with your life? All of these questions have one thing in common - decision making. Little choices like where to eat and big ones like, what makes you happy can be stressful. If this has ever been you, we have good news. You can develop this skill set and create a strategy that’s unique to you. In this week’s episode Sharon Wienberg, Executive Leadership and Bu...
How to Figure What Makes You Happy with Life Coach Sharon Weinberg
July 31, 2020 16:32 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDo you know what makes you happy? Have you ever felt overwhelmed choosing where to eat dinner with friends? What do you want to do with your life? All of these questions have one thing in common - decision making. Little choices like where to eat and big ones like, what makes you happy can be stressful. If this has ever been you, we have good news. You can develop this skill set and create a strategy that’s unique to you. In this week’s episode Sharon Weinberg, Executive Leadersh...
Finding Meaning and Purpose in Your Life and Bringing Dignity to Social Services with Social Entrepreneur Erine Gray
July 21, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBErine Gray, Founder of Aunt Bertha, was 17-years-old when his mom suffered an acute neurological illness that left her requiring around the clock care. Ten years later, just as Erine was starting his career, he took on full legal guardianship of her. Rather than being resentful of these new responsibilities, Erine found his purpose; to bring dignity to those receiving social service care. Erine shares with us how he’s made meaning of his story, how he found his purpose (and why he l...
Finding Meaning and Purpose in Your Life and Bringing Dignity to Social Services with Erine Gray
July 21, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBErine Gray, Founder of Aunt Bertha, was 17-years-old when his mom suffered an acute neurological illness that left her requiring around the clock care. Ten years later, just as Erine was starting his career, he took on full legal guardianship of her. Rather than being resentful of these new responsibilities, Erine found his purpose; to bring dignity to those receiving social service care. Erine shares with us how he’s made meaning of his story, how he found his purpose (and why he loves his j...
Reclaiming Your Faith, Breaking Discrimination within American Christianity with Dr. Colleen Batchelder
July 07, 2020 19:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDr. Colleen Batchelder is an outspoken advocate against racism and discrimination in the American Church. Her dissertation, “Exvangelical: Why Millennials and Generation Z are Leaving the Constraints of White Evangelicalism” not only raised eyebrows but elicited hate mail from her seminary and community. In this episode we talk about how to cultivate your own faith practices, keeping our identity intact in the face of adversity, social justice in the American church, and standing up for each ...
Reclaiming Your Faith, Dismantling Discrimination within American Christianity with Colleen Batchelder, Ph.D.
July 07, 2020 19:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDr. Colleen Batchelder is an outspoken advocate against racism and discrimination in the American Church. Her dissertation, “Exvangelical: Why Millennials and Generation Z are Leaving the Constraints of White Evangelicalism” not only raised eyebrows but elicited hate mail from her seminary and community. In this episode we talk about how to cultivate your own faith practices, keeping our identity intact in the face of adversity, social justice in the American church, and standing up...
Reclaiming Your Faith, Dismantling Discrimination within American Christianity with Dr. Colleen Batchelder
July 07, 2020 19:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBDr. Colleen Batchelder is an outspoken advocate against racism and discrimination in the American Church. Her dissertation, “Exvangelical: Why Millennials and Generation Z are Leaving the Constraints of White Evangelicalism” not only raised eyebrows but elicited hate mail from her seminary and community. In this episode we talk about how to cultivate your own faith practices, keeping our identity intact in the face of adversity, social justice in the American church, and standing up for each ...
Defining What Love Means to You, Finding Your Voice Using Spoken Word with Army Veteran Obbie West
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBObbie West is a 20 veteran of the United States Army, an outspoken sexual violence prevention advocate, an International Spoken Word Artist, and author of a book of poems entitled, “Blossom”. Obbie grew up in a home witnessing his mother endure domestic violence. In this episode, he shares with us how he became who he is today, how he’s learned to define what love means to him, and how we can decide how we want to be loved.
Defining What Love Means to You, Being More than a Bystander Against Sexual Violence, Finding Your Voice Using Spoken Word with Army Veteran Obbie West
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBObbie West is a 20 veteran of the United States Army, an outspoken sexual violence prevention advocate, an International Spoken Word Artist, and author of a book of poems entitled, “Blossom”. Obbie grew up in a home witnessing his mother endure domestic violence. In this episode, he shares with us how he became who he is today, how he’s learned to define what love means to him, and how we can decide how we want to be loved.
Defining What Love Means for You with Spoken Word Artist and Army Veteran Obbie West
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBObbie West is a 20 veteran of the United States Army, an outspoken sexual violence prevention advocate, an International Spoken Word Artist, and author of a book of poems entitled, “Blossom”. Obbie grew up in a home witnessing his mother endure domestic violence. In this episode, he shares with us how he became who he is today, how he’s learned to define what love means to him, and how we can decide how we want to be loved. Connect with Obbie: https://www.obbiewest.com/contact Le...
Growing Up Witnessing Domestic Violence and Defining What Love Means for Us with Army Veteran Obbie West
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBObbie West is a 20 veteran of the United States Army, an outspoken sexual violence prevention advocate, an International Spoken Word Artist, and author of a book of poems entitled, “Blossom”. Obbie grew up in a home witnessing his mother endure domestic violence. In this episode, he shares with us how he became who he is today, how he’s learned to define what love means to him, and how we can decide how we want to be loved.
Defining What Love Means for You with Army Veteran Obbie West
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBObbie West is a 20 veteran of the United States Army, an outspoken sexual violence prevention advocate, an International Spoken Word Artist, and author of a book of poems entitled, “Blossom”. Obbie grew up in a home witnessing his mother endure domestic violence. In this episode, he shares with us how he became who he is today, how he’s learned to define what love means to him, and how we can decide how we want to be loved. Connect with Obbie: https://www.obbiewest.com/contact Learn about ...
Defining What Love Means for You, Finding Your Voice Using Spoken Word with Army Veteran Obbie West
June 30, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBObbie West is a 20 veteran of the United States Army, an outspoken sexual violence prevention advocate, an International Spoken Word Artist, and author of a book of poems entitled, “Blossom”. Obbie grew up in a home witnessing his mother endure domestic violence. In this episode, he shares with us how he became who he is today, how he’s learned to define what love means to him, and how we can decide how we want to be loved. Connect with Obbie: https://www.obbiewest.com/contact Learn about ...
Surviving Domestic Violence, Military Sexual Assault and Reclaiming Your Right to Live Life Moving Forward with US Army Veteran Merci McKinley
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBMerci McKinley is a Veteran Advocate, Military Sexual Trauma, and Dometic Violence Survivor, author, and poet. She speaks candidly about her experience of military sexual assault and domestic violence, fighting for justice against her perpetrators, advocating for justice reform, and what healing has looked like for her. She is a powerful voice for those of us who are working through what we've come through. Merci is a true testament of what it means to be a survivor and teaches us how to live...
Reclaiming Your Life After Sexual Assault with US Army Veteran Merci McKinley
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBMerci McKinley is a Veteran Advocate, Military Sexual Trauma, and Dometic Violence Survivor, author, and poet. She speaks candidly about her experience of military sexual assault and domestic violence, fighting for justice against her perpetrators, advocating for justice reform, and what healing has looked like for her. She is a powerful voice for those of us who are working through what we've come through. Merci is a true testament of what it means to be a survivor and teaches us h...
Surviving Domestic Violence, Military Sexual Assault and Reclaiming Our Right to Live Life Moving Forward with US Army Veteran Merci McKinley
June 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBMerci McKinley is a Veteran Advocate, Military Sexual Trauma, and Dometic Violence Survivor, author, and poet. She speaks candidly about her experience of military sexual assault and domestic violence, fighting for justice against her perpetrators, advocating for justice reform, and what healing has looked like for her. She is a powerful voice for those of us who are working through what we've come through. Merci is a true testament of what it means to be a survivor and teaches us how to live...
How to Heal Broken Relationships and Loving Those Experiencing Homelessness with Kevin Adler
June 16, 2020 21:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBKevin Adler, Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit reunion service that reconnects people experiencing homelessness with their loved ones. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from helping over 300 people reconnect with their loved ones, often for the first time in 20 years. He offers step-by-step insights on where to start and what reconciliation looks like in our lives and the lives of our homeless neighbors.
How to Heal Broken Relationships with Kevin Adler
June 16, 2020 21:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBKevin Adler, Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit reunion service that reconnects people experiencing homelessness with their loved ones. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from helping over 300 people reconnect with their loved ones, often for the first time in 20 years. He offers step-by-step insights on where to start and what reconciliation looks like in our lives and the lives of our homeless neighbors. Goodies from this episode: Learn about Miracle Message...
How to Heal Broken Relationships and Loving Family Members Who Are Experiencing Homelessness with Kevin Adler
June 16, 2020 21:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBKevin Adler, Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit reunion service that reconnects people experiencing homelessness with their loved ones. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from helping over 300 people reconnect with their loved ones, often for the first time in 20 years. He offers step-by-step insights on where to start and what reconciliation looks like in our lives and the lives of our homeless neighbors. Goodies from this episode: Learn about Miracle Message...
How to Heal Broken Relationships with Miracle Messages Founder Kevin Adler
June 16, 2020 21:30 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBKevin Adler, Founder and CEO of Miracle Messages, a nonprofit reunion service that reconnects people experiencing homelessness with their loved ones. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from helping over 300 people reconnect with their loved ones, often for the first time in 20 years. He offers step-by-step insights on where to start and what reconciliation looks like in our lives and the lives of our homeless neighbors. Goodies from this episode: Learn about Mirac...
Tiffany Yu: Healing Shame and Forgiving Ourselves
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, was only 9 years old when she was involved in a deadly accident that claimed her father’s life and left her partially paralyzed. In this episode, she shares how she’s worked through past shames, brought silence and judgment out of the shadows, learned how to forgive herself and what it means to be proud of who we are.
Living with a Disability, Healing Shame and Forgiving Ourselves with Tiffany Yu
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, was only 9 years old when she was involved in a deadly accident that claimed her father’s life and left her partially paralyzed. In this episode, she shares how she’s worked through past shames, brought silence and judgment out of the shadows, learned how to forgive herself and what it means to be proud of who we are.
Forgiving Yourself, Dealing with Secrecy in Your Family, and Living with a Disability with Tiffany Yu
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, was only 9 years old when she was involved in a deadly accident that claimed her father’s life and left her partially paralyzed. In this episode, she shares how she’s worked through past shames, brought silence and judgment out of the shadows, learned how to forgive herself and what it means to be proud of who we are. We talk about what shame is: a deadly combination of silence, secrecy, and judgment. But there is hope. Tiffany shares practical steps on ...
Forgiving Yourself, Dealing with Secrecy in Your Family, and Living with a Disability with Diversability Founder Tiffany Yu
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, was only 9 years old when she was involved in a deadly accident that claimed her father’s life and left her partially paralyzed. In this episode, she shares how she’s worked through past shames, brought silence and judgment out of the shadows, learned how to forgive herself and what it means to be proud of who we are. Goodies from this episode: Learn more about Diversability: http://www.mydiversability.com/ Watch Dr. Nadine Burke's TED Talk ...
Living with a Disability, Healing Shame and Forgiving Yourself with Tiffany Yu
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, was only 9 years old when she was involved in a deadly accident that claimed her father’s life and left her partially paralyzed. In this episode, she shares how she’s worked through past shames, brought silence and judgment out of the shadows, learned how to forgive herself and what it means to be proud of who we are.
Healing Shame and Forgiving Ourselves with Tiffany Yu
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, was only 9 years old when she was involved in a deadly accident that claimed her father’s life and left her partially paralyzed. In this episode, she shares how she’s worked through past shames, brought silence and judgment out of the shadows, learned how to forgive herself and what it means to be proud of who we are.
Healing Shame, Forgiving Yourself, Living with a Disability with Tiffany Yu
June 09, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBTiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, was only 9 years old when she was involved in a deadly accident that claimed her father’s life and left her partially paralyzed. In this episode, she shares how she’s worked through past shames, brought silence and judgment out of the shadows, learned how to forgive herself and what it means to be proud of who we are.
Healing from Male Childhood Sexual Abuse with Traumatologist Chris Anderson
June 02, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBChris Anderson is a childhood sexual abuse survivor. His story is all too common but not talked about enough. When people think of sexual trauma, they often don’t associate it with males, and yet statistics show that around half of all childhood sexual abuse survivors are boys. Chris courageously shares his journey of healing, what grooming and manipulation look like, and how he’s learned to love bravely. Goodies from this Episode: Find resources for healing at: https://males...
Healing from Male Childhood Sexual Abuse and Learning to Love Bravely with Chris Anderson
June 02, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBChris Anderson is a childhood sexual abuse survivor. His story is all too common but not talked about enough. When people think of sexual trauma, they often don’t associate it with males, and yet statistics show that around half of all childhood sexual abuse survivors are boys. Chris courageously shares his journey of healing, what grooming and manipulation look like, and how he’s learned to love bravely. Goodies from this Episode: Find resources for healing at: https://malesurvivor.or...
Chris Anderson: Healing from Male Childhood Sexual Abuse and Learning to Love Bravely
June 02, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBChris Anderson is a childhood sexual abuse survivor. His story is all too common but not talked about enough. When people think of sexual trauma, they often don’t associate it with males, and yet statistics show that around half of all childhood sexual abuse survivors are boys. Chris courageously shares his journey of healing, what grooming and manipulation look like, and how he’s learned to love bravely.