“Survive and Thrive” - Amber Gregory
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Project Candor, Jeanne sits down with author and advocate Amber Gregory for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, healing, and the power of education in helping families thrive. Amber shares her personal journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse and how writing her book Little Sweetheart became both a healing process and a way to educate parents about grooming and the cycle of abuse.
Amber also discusses her experience as an adoptive mother to two children from Russia, including the challenges of parenting a child with severe attachment trauma. She explains how learning trauma-informed parenting transformed her relationship with her daughter and restored compassion during a time when frustration and exhaustion had taken over. Through her books, speaking, and future work with foster and adoptive families, Amber hopes to give parents the tools and understanding they need to support children who have experienced deep trauma.
The conversation highlights Amber’s belief that education creates change—helping families move beyond simply surviving difficult experiences to truly thriving.
Guest’s Bio:
Amber Gregory is a mom, author, and passionate advocate for children who have faced trauma. Her first book, Little Sweetheart, shares her own journey of healing after sexual abuse, and her second, Learning to Be Loved, explores how adoptive families can help children rediscover trust and connection. Amber is pursuing her master’s in theology and ministry, following her call to serve foster and adoptive families with compassion and hope. She speaks and teaches on topics like grooming, the cycle of abuse, and healing attachment wounds—always with the goal of helping children feel safe and deeply loved. Amber believes that love, education, and inclusiveness can transform lives. Whether through her books, workshops, or conversations with parents, she continues to shine a light on how families can build bonds that heal.
Links:
Website: https://www.ambergregoryauthor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ambergregoryauthor/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmberGregoryAuthor
Email: ambergregoryauthor@gmail.com
Who do you know who'd make a great guest for the show? Email: info@projectcandor.com
Website: https://www.projectcandor.com
Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectCandor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectcandor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project.candor/
