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Masks Off For People-Pleasers & PerfectionistsHealthy vs Toxic RelationshipsIn this episode of the 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists' podcast, host Kim Gross is joined by expert Ashley Bendikson to discuss the warning signs of unhealthy and abusive relationships. Ashley shares insights from her work specializing in sexual abuse, domestic violence, and unhealthy relationships, offering valuable advice on recognizing early red flags such as love bombing, isolation, and controlling behaviors. The conversation also touches on the importance of maintaining one's own identity, respectful communication, and the necessity of setting boundaries. The episode provides practical advice for parents who suspect their teens or young adults may be...2025-01-0937 min
Story in the Public SquareDomestic Violence: Healing and Prevention with Ashley BendiksenThe data tells us that every minute of every day, 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Ashley Bendiksen has turned her personal experience with domestic abuse into a calling to prevent domestic violence and help victims. Bendiksen is an author, domestic abuse survivor, speaker, and an award-winning activist. She also graduated from Salve Regina University in 2013 as the valedictorian. She is also a nonprofit founder, co-owner of a life coaching agency for youth, and founder of the Blue Hearts Project. Bendicksen experienced dating violence that began a cycle of abusive relationships an...2024-10-2228 min
Always A Lesson's Empowering Educators Podcast325: Trust and Relationships with Ashley BendiksenJoin us as we dive into the important of building trust and relationships with students, and how much of a difference small conversations can make. With Ashley Bendiksen's expertise in supporting at-risk youth, she has touched many lives of students and adults.
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*All quotables are from the interviewee
"Foster every opportunity for conversation for dialogue remind them that you’re there and hopefully they will turn to you. Should they ever need support."
“School staff plays such a unique and powerful role in the lives of students because of their proximity."
"Foster every opportunity for conversation for dialogue remind them...2024-09-0228 min
Sexual Assault Survivor Stories95. Ashley Bendiksen: Powerfully Inspiring Others with Hope and HealingSometimes I am flabbergasted by how things work out to bring someone into my life for the purpose of helping to heal others through this show. This is one of those times…I found Ashley Bendiksen through Instagram, being duly impressed with her mission and accomplishments of bringing her story to national audiences to help bring justice to victim and survivors of interpersonal violence. But she also seemed vaguely familiar to me…then, during a pre-recording conversation I was having with her, she mentioned that I might know of her through a mutual friend of ours. It turned out that, in f...2024-07-2340 min
Outliers in Education from CEEThe Unspoken ACE: Teen Dating ViolenceWe talk about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) at school. We take bullying head on. But there's one especially treacherous ACE that afflicts as many as 1 in 3 teens from which we shy almost completely - teen dating violence and sexual abuse. Abuse survivor-turned-activist and national touring expert Ashley Bendiksen has made it her mission to bring these widespread and uncomfortable issues out of the darkness in order to shine her light on a welcome alternative - teaching kids how to establish and maintain healthy relationships. The relevance for public education is immense because, as Bendiksen points...2024-06-0131 min
The Whole StepfamilyBehind The Heart Emoji: Hidden Risks of Teen Dating - Interview with Ashley BendiksonIn today's episode, we've journeyed beyond the screen to uncover the truths of teenager dating in today's world. With Ashley Bendiksen’s invaluable guidance, we hope to inspire and equip parents and stepparents with the tools needed to ensure their teens’ dating experiences are safe, healthy, and respectful.We are honored to have Ashley Bendiksen with us, a national speaker, Top Youth Speaker®, and acclaimed expert in teen dating violence, youth mental health, domestic and sexual violence prevention. Ashley's extensive work, including founding the Blue Hearts Project and leading Island Youth Coaching, positions her as a guiding light...2024-03-1256 minMasks Off For People-Pleasers & PerfectionistsDon’t Ignore the Red Flags of a Toxic RelationshipIn this episode, Ashley Bendiksen, an expert in helping victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and unhealthy relationships, shares her insights on how to identify and deal with abusive relationships particularly for parents dealing with their teenage or young adult children. She provides signs to look out for, different phases common in abusive relationships, and the importance of noticing 'internal red flags'. Furthermore, Ashley provides tips on how parents can approach the topic with their children as well as descriptors of what constitutes a healthy relationship. The host, Kim Gross, emphasizes the importance of taking off the 'masks' of...2024-02-0139 min
Spaniard School85 - Ashley Bendiksen on Healthy RelationshipsToday's guest, Ashley Bendiksen, is a fellow youth speaker who focuses largely on teaching about healthy relationships and various kinds of abuse. We've been friends for years, sharing a similar mission in helping students, and her insight today is tremendous. She provides guidance and hope for creating positive relationships and recognizing relationship red flags. Check out all of our student resources and more: Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here! To i...2024-01-0226 min
The Whole Care NetworkBalancing Life as a Young Carer with Ashley Bendiksen - Caregiver SpotlightAshley Bendiksen cared for her mom who developed early onset Alzheimer’s. She chronicled her 8 year caregiving journey in her memoir The Language of Time which originated from her personal journals. Ashley served as Chairwoman of her local Walk to End Alzheimer's where nearly $500K was raised for Alzheimer's research. She also testified for the successful passage of a law in her home state of Massachusetts. Ashley is also passionate about additional topics. She is a national speaker on domestic and sexual violence prevention, resilience, and mental health.
In this episode we talk about how Ashley balanced ca...2023-06-1649 min
Happy Healthy CaregiverBalancing Life as a Young Carer with Ashley Bendiksen - Caregiver SpotlightAshley Bendiksen cared for her mom who developed early onset Alzheimer’s. She chronicled her 8 year caregiving journey in her memoir The Language of Time which originated from her personal journals. Ashley served as Chairwoman of her local Walk to End Alzheimer's where nearly $500K was raised for Alzheimer's research. She also testified for the successful passage of a law in her home state of Massachusetts. Ashley is also passionate about additional topics. She is a national speaker on domestic and sexual violence prevention, resilience, and mental health.
In this episode we talk about ho...2023-06-1449 min
The MendSeason 3, Episode 6 The MendThis week Anna guest is Ashley Bendiksen, Survivor/Speaker https://www.ashleybendiksen.com/2022-06-0747 min
Emerging LeadersEp 5 - Ashley BendiksenAshley has turned trauma into triumph and a gift she now uses travelling around America speaking to students and empowering others. Ashley is passionate about raising awareness on the nature abusive relationships and empowering people out of dating violence, and we discuss some sensitive issues in this episode, so trigger warning, if you're in a vulnerable place.2021-08-1436 min
The Dr. Leaf ShowHow to heal from abusive relationships + identifying red flags in a relationship, and how to identify & help someone in an abusive relationshipEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to Ashley Bendiksen, an expert in abuse prevention and personal development, national speaker, Top Youth Speaker, certified life empowerment coach, author, nonprofit founder, award-winning activist, and founder of the Blue Hearts Project. We discuss the wide-teaching impact of domestic violence, how Ashley uses her experiences to educate and help others...2021-07-2255 minThe Dr. Leaf ShowHow to heal from abusive relationships + identifying red flags in a relationship, and how to identify & help someone in an abusive relationshipEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to Ashley Bendiksen, an expert in abuse prevention and personal development, national speaker, Top Youth Speaker, certified life empowerment coach, author, nonprofit founder, award-winning activist, and founder of the Blue Hearts Project. We discuss the wide-teaching impact of domestic violence, how Ashley uses her experiences to educate and help others...2021-07-2255 min
The Creative Capital ShowThe Creative Capital Show - EP4 - Ashley Bendiksen on turning tragedy into triumphTurning tragedy into triumph is the best way to introduce this episode's guest, Ashley Bendiksen. Ashley turned her tragedy of being a victim of abuse and hitting rock bottom into a triumphant journey of self discovery. This led to Ashley becoming an expert in abuse prevention, a top national youth speaker, business and empowerment coach, author, and award winning activist.
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THE MOM CASTS3| E8: From Survivor to Empowerment w/Ashley BendiskenFor todays episode we are focusing on the topic of domestic abuse, according to national statistics 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe physical violence, sexual violence, and/or stalking by their intimate partner with impacts such as injury, fearfulness and post-traumatic stress disorder. In the end, there’s hope that each survivor will turn their experience into something positive. Today I am joined by Ashley Bendiksen , she is a National Speaker, Top Youth Speaker, Activist and Author of The Language of Time. Ashley is on a mission to ending Domestic/Sexual Violence and Reshaping Trauma. Ashley shares her experience wi...2021-03-1636 min
Another Fork in the RoadAnother Fork in the Road: Caregiver/Author ~ Ashley Bendiksen ~ Alzheimer'sAlzheimer's is a disease of the brain that causes the brain to atrophy, (shrink.) It kills off brain cells. Ashley Bendiksen knows all too well about Alzheimer’s disease as she was a prominent caregiver for her mother, who had the disease . Every TBI survivor and caregiver has encountered a fork in the road that has diverted his or her life-plan. A car accident, a fall from the roof, doing one more chin-up, or a door literally slamming one in the face are just some causes of traumatic brain injury. College plans, walking down the aisle in the perfect dress, or...2021-02-221h 21
The Intuitionology Podcast SeriesAfter Being Choked in an Abusive Relationship I Needed to Help Others: Ashley BendiksenWhen you find yourself in an abusive relationship, the only way for you to move on is to get out. This happened to Ashely Bendiksen, but not after she was being choked and almost killed. Thankfully, she got out, but she still faced being homeless and emotionally distraught, while she figured out how to move her life forward. This was where trusting intuition was critically important as she eventually found success, and started to help educate others on the warning signs of an abusive relationship. To find out more about Sarah...2021-02-1159 min
Unbroken: Healing Through Storytelling21: Take Back Your Power with Ashley BendiksenAshley Bendiksen is a national speaker, Top Youth Speaker, award-winning activist, author, and prevention educator. She specializes in domestic violence and sexual assault prevention, healthy youth dating, empowerment and leadership development. Ashley graduated with a B.A. in Administration of Justice, to which she built a diverse and accomplished career in crime and victim services, advocacy, prevention education, and communications. As an activist, she has held leadership positions within dozens of major non-profits and has founded her own social change initiatives. She currently serves on two boards of directors, and is the Founder of...2021-01-1230 min
CaregiverDave.comEmbracing the Beauty of Caregiving - Ashley BendiksenAshley Bendiksen is a national speaker, award-winning activist, and author. As a speaker, she is a recognized expert in domestic and sexual violence prevention, overcoming adversity, and leadership development. A multi-passionate activist, Ashley has been lauded for her efforts in human rights, social justice, and community engagement. She is also the founder of the Blue Hearts Project, a global storytelling platform for survivors of abuse. Her memoir titled, The Language of Time, chronicles her journey as a caregiver to her mother who developed early-onset Alzheimer’s. Today, Ashley further advocates for Alzheimer's disease awareness, funding, and policy change.2020-12-0159 min
Embracing the Beauty of Caregiving - Ashley BendiksenAshley Bendiksen is a national speaker, award-winning activist, and author. As a speaker, she is a recognized expert in domestic and sexual violence prevention, overcoming adversity, and leadership development. A multi-passionate activist, Ashley has been lauded for her efforts in human rights, social justice, and community engagement. She is also the founder of the Blue Hearts Project, a global storytelling platform for survivors of abuse. Her memoir titled, The Language of Time, chronicles her journey as a caregiver to her mother who developed early-onset Alzheimer’s. Today, Ashley further advocates for Alzheimer's disease awareness, funding, and policy change.2020-12-0100 min
Life Without LimitsAshley Bendiksen/Domestic AbuseExperiencing domestic abuse once is one thing, but dealing with it in two relationships is hard. That’s what Ashley Bendiksen went through. In this harrowing account she explains what she went through. More importantly she talks about how she came out on the other end by being a nationally renowned speaker and advocate for domestic abuse towards people of all ages. Extremely powerful show. #domesticabuse #empowerment #victimmentality #powerLife Without Limits is broadcast live at 9pm ET Mondays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com...2020-10-2751 min
The Juice Podcast with Pam ChristianThe Juice: Ashley BendiksenWelcome to a new episode of The Juice Podcast! 🥤Today we are sitting down with the incredible, Ashley Bendiksen!October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Ashley is here to not only share her journey but to inspire and educate our loyal supporters on abuse and how we can all thrive from a place of self-love and journey to self-worth🙏Ashley is an award-winning activist that engages youth networks by educating them about abuse prevention regarding dating. She is also the top speaker for the youth, schools, and professional audiences. Her mission is to educat...2020-10-2326 min
The Spaniard ShowTalks 283 - Ashley Bendiksen, Abuse Survivor, Speaker & AdvocateAshley Bendiksen knows domestic violence as a survivor of abusive relationships. Now she is as speaker and advocate who helps rescue students from the same trauma. She and The Spaniard discuss how her message is valuable for adults as well as youth … coping with downtime during the COVID-19 crisis … the dynamics of abusive relationships … her crucial mindset shift about identity … and more. For more w/ The Spaniard: Subscribe to The Spaniard Show’s email list: https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show - https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.t...2020-04-1800 min
Moments of Clarity with TiffanyToday on Moments Of Clarity we are discussing domestic violence, sexual assault and teen violence, as well as healing, overcoming adversity, and women empowerment with national speaker, Ashley BendiksenShow date 3/13/20202020-03-1351 min
Live Love Laurel#5: Ashley Bendiksen is a Survivor, Speaker, Activist & so much more.Ashley Bendiksen is a National Survivor Speaker, abuse prevention expert and award winning Activist. She travels the country speaking to and sharing her story with businesses, organizations, youth and schools. Her mission is to end abuse by leading the change. She has had her own experience with abuse. It is her courage, wits and strength that is shown through her success of overcoming the patterns, behaviors and turning it into a profitable and powerful career. I truly enjoyed speaking with Ashley and learning more about her as a person, not just as a Survivor and I hope you do too...2020-02-1335 min
Living Full Out ShowDiscover How to Live Full Out by Finding the Strength to Rebuild Your LifeEpisode: 2019.5.30The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to rebuild your life. Perhaps you’ve recently gone through a break-up and you’re unsure how to move on from that relationship. Maybe you just graduated from high school or college and you need to find new routines that work for this chapter of your life. By allowing yourself to be flexible, you can learn to adapt to unfamiliar situations and take advantage of opportunities that come your way.Our first caller, Michaela, is entering her senior year of college, and wants to know how...2019-08-0352 min
10 Minute Teacher Podcast with Cool Cat TeacherWhat Every Teacher Needs to Know About Teen Dating Abuse One in four teens will experience teen dating abuse. Teen dating abuse is on the rise and is being compounded by the pressure on teens to portray a "perfect relationship" on social media. So, when a teen admits what is happening, sometimes people don't believe her or him. Today Ashley Bendiksen talks about teen dating abuse including the surprising signs and what teachers and administrators should know. Check out the challenges and notes at www.coolcatteacher.com/e534 Sponsor: Prepare for your classroom for the fall with one of two free webinars from Lin...2019-08-0113 min
Up In Your BusinessPublic Speaker Ashley Bendiksen: Domestic Abuse AdvocateOn this episode of Up in Your Business, Mike & Mike sit down with Ashley Bendiksen. Ashley had dedicated her life to informing the public of domestic abuse and speaks all over the country on the matter and her personal experience.
After being sexually abused at 14 to becoming homeless, she was able to turn her life around and now wants to help people who have shared similar stories. Ashley just launched a website, www.blueheartsproject.com that allow people to share their stories anomalously.
Ashley's story is unbelievable and it was an honor to sit down an...2019-07-0252 min
The Goodness ChickFrom Victim To Survivor: Being Aware Of The Red Flags For An Abusive RelationshipAshley Bendiksen is a national speaker, activist and abuse prevention expert. Ashley was a victim of sexual assault and was subject to an abusive relationship. She chose to use her trauma as a platform to dialogue with thousands about domestic violence, sexual assault and abusive relationships. When close to 1 in 3 young people have been impacted by one of the above we have to continue defining what this looks like, how help is out there and that every human being deserves to be valued, respected and treated with kindness. Links: To check out Ashley's work...2019-04-1425 min
The Goodness ChickFrom Victim To Survivor: Being Aware Of The Red Flags For An Abusive RelationshipAshley Bendiksen is a national speaker, activist and abuse prevention expert. Ashley was a victim of sexual assault and was subject to an abusive relationship. She chose to use her trauma as a platform to dialogue with thousands about domestic violence, sexual assault and abusive relationships. When close to 1 in 3 young people have been impacted by one of the above we have to continue defining what this looks like, how help is out there and that every human being deserves to be valued, respected and treated with kindness. Links: To check out Ashley's work...2019-04-1425 min
en(gender)eden(gender)ed Reflections on healing from abuseIn this "Reflections" episode, Teri & Michael reflect back on the past six #SurvivorStories - Episode 30, with Anita Gera and the misuse of the Hague Convention to harm children, Episode 31, with "Caitlin" and the danger of shared parenting with an abuser, Episode 32, with Lana and her "Sophie's Choice" to protect her daughter from CSA, Episode 35, with Maria Santiago on the impact of childhood domestic violence, Episode 36 with Ashley Bendiksen on healing through advocacy, and Episode 37 with Sarah Strong on mitigating coercive parenting with an abuser. Teri and Michael co-host the en(gender)ed reflections episodes which serve to h...2019-03-2159 min
Leader of LearningAbuse and Unhealthy Relationships with Ashley BendiksenEpisode 38In this episode, I interviewed Ashley Bendiksen (@AshleyBendiksen), a national speaker, activist, and advocate. Ashley speaks about abusive and unhealthy relationships. We discussed recognizing signs and symptoms of these relationships, how they affect students, and how both students and educators can be more proactive about prevention.For more information about this episode or to catch up on past episodes of the Leader Of Learning podcast, visit https://www.leaderoflearning.com.To connect with Ashley Bendiksen:Twitter - https://twitter.com/ashleybendiksenBlog/Website: https://ashleybendiksen.com/To connect...2019-02-1827 minen(gender)ed#SurvivorStories Series with Ashley Bendiksen on healing through advocacyOn today’s show, our guest is Ashley Bendiksen, a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault who has transformed her experience to become a vocal advocate, activist and public speaker on issues related to ending gender-based violence. Her work centers on reaching youth and helping empower them to engage in self-discovery and end abuse. Ashley speaks with us about her experiences as a survivor and how she has used those experiences to engage advocacy groups, first responders and other professional audiences on how to help victims transition from survive to thrive. During the interview, our conversation ref...2019-02-1453 min
2 Minute Drill, a Minicast From Diversifed GameAshley Bendiksen: Strength in Being VulnerableThe latest episode of 2 Minute Drill, a Minicast From Diversified Game, features Ashley Bendiksen. Ashley is a National survivor speaker, motivational speaker, abuse prevention educator, leadership expert, and award-winning activist.
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After The Bell RINGS 2: What Really Happens In America's ClassroomsIs this how love works?Ashley Bendiksen is a domestic violence survivor and advocate for the prevention of dating violence, sexual assault, and bullying. She has a special message for young girls and boys. Take notes.2019-01-3038 min
TMEXPERT ON: Domestic ViolenceIn our last episode, we talked about Susan Powell who was a victim of domestic violence. Many of her friends talked about Josh's strange behavior and the recalled things that should have been warning signs.
Today we talk to an expert on the topic, Ashley Bendiksen. She will tell us her story of survival, what signs to watch out for and how to safely leave a toxic relationship.
Ashley Bendiksen is an acclaimed survivor speaker and award-winning activist, speaking and training nationally on the topics of domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual assault, and bystander intervention. She also delivers motivational...2018-10-0240 min
Crime JunkieEXPERT ON: Domestic ViolenceIn our last episode, we talked about Susan Powell who was a victim of domestic violence. Many of her friends talked about Josh's strange behavior and the recalled things that should have been warning signs.Today we talk to an expert on the topic, Ashley Bendiksen. She will tell us her story of survival, what signs to watch out for and how to safely leave a toxic relationship.Ashley Bendiksen is an acclaimed survivor speaker and award-winning activist, speaking and training nationally on the topics of domestic violence, teen dating violence, sexual assault, and bystander...2018-10-0240 min