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Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS11E196 Aga Oke on Embracing Spiritual HealingTransforming Pain into Purpose: Breaking Abuse Cycles and Embracing Spiritual Healing with Aga Oke
Aga Oke, also known as "Mama from the Moon", shares her powerful story of overcoming layers of abuse spanning childhood trauma and a controlling narcissistic ex-husband. She reveals how breaking generational cycles with her spiritual connection to ancestors helped her reclaim her power and create a new path for herself and her daughter.
What you’ll learn
The role of spiritual connection in healing ancestral trauma and family patterns.
Insights into overcoming narcissistic abuse and reclaiming your personal power....2025-05-0121 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS10E195 Breaking Free from Religious and Sexual Abuse with Beth BrunkBreaking Free from Religious and Sexual Abuse with Beth Brunk
How Beth Brunk Found Strength and Empowerment Beyond Trauma
Beth Brunk shares her story of surviving over two decades of mental, sexual, financial, and religious abuse within her marriage. She opens up about the toll it took on her and her children, breaking away after a crisis. Beth now supports women healing from sexual betrayal through her coaching and programs, empowering them to reclaim their lives.
What you’ll learn
Understand the complex layers of abuse within marriage, including religious control.
Learn ho...2025-04-2427 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS10E193 Meg Grett-Pratt's Journey from Stalked to EmpoweredMeg Grett-Pratt's Journey from Stalked to Empowered
Have you ever felt watched and powerless in a relationship? In this heartfelt conversation, Meg shares her harrowing journey from digital stalking and emotional abuse to reclaiming her life and voice. She reveals how the fear and isolation almost extinguished her spirit, but ultimately, she discovered hope, resilience, and a purpose in empowering others. This episode will resonate deeply with anyone who's ever felt trapped, offering insights into early signs of abuse and the empowering truth that life can be transformed after hardship.
What you’ll learn
Learn vital ea...2025-02-1325 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS9E191 Uncovering Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Healing and Awakening with Radavie RiomUncovering Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Healing and Awakening with Radavie Riom
Radavie Riom bravely opens up about her life filled with trauma, starting from the age of two with experiences of abuse that shaped her understanding of self-worth. This episode dives deep into the complexities of childhood trauma and the journey to healing through spiritual awakening. Radavie highlights the significance of letting go of emotional burdens and reconnecting with one’s divine spark, providing a beacon of hope for those still wrestling with their past. Listen in for insights that may ignite your own path to inner pe...2024-11-2828 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS9E190 Overcoming Emotional Abuse, Body Shaming, and Societal Conditioning with Shillpi JoshiOvercoming Emotional Abuse, Body Shaming, and Societal Conditioning with Shillpi Joshi
In this episode: We are discussing emotional abuse, body shaming, and societal conditioning, sharing personal stories of overcoming challenges, emphasizing self-love and kindness, and Shillpi Joshi's journey to becoming a psychic and spiritual guide.
Transforming Pain into Light: Shillpi's Journey of Healing
Join Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff and Shillpi Joshi in an inspiring conversation that shines a light on emotional abuse, specifically body shaming. Shilpi opens up about her challenging journey as a petite woman in a patriarchal society, deeply ingrained with societal judgments. Discover ho...2024-10-2034 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS9E189 Catherine Sipher in "Self-Abuse and Her Journey into Re-Becoming"Catherine Sipher in "Self-Abuse and Her Journey into Re-Becoming"
Discover the powerful journey of Catherine Sipher, a remote piano teacher who overcame self-abuse and identity loss. In this inspiring conversation, she shares her pivotal moments of awakening, including her struggle with ideologies that stifled her true self.
Learn how journaling and returning to music helped her reclaim her identity and passion, illustrating that true healing comes from within.
Get ready to be inspired and empowered as she emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and creative expression.
What you’ll learn
Discover ways to ove...2024-09-2621 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS9E188 Rapid Transformation Coaching in 4 hours or less with Kim LebbingRapid Transformation Coaching in 4 hours or less with Kim Lebbing
Explore the journey of healing from abuse with Kim Lebbing, who faced years of emotional turmoil before finding her path to recovery. Through vulnerability and uplifting guidance, she reveals how understanding the mechanisms of our minds can lead to profound change. As she recounts her battle against self-doubt and the importance of support during her darkest moments, Kim highlights the transformative power of her coaching approach that marries neuropsychology with intuition, paving the way for lasting empowerment and growth.
What you’ll learn
Explore the connection be...2024-09-0720 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS8E187 Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell in Redefining Success, Self-Worth, and Self-CareEver felt like your self-worth was tied to your accomplishments? In this heart-wrenching episode, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell reveals how her relentless drive for success led her to a breaking point, where she passed out from exhaustion in front of her young daughter. Our conversation uncovers the crucial role that self-awareness, support systems, and sustainable self-care play in breaking the harmful cycles of self-abuse. Learn how Lynita's collaboration with life coach Reverend Rowena Silvera Beck helped her reassess her overwhelming responsibilities and implement meaningful changes to prioritize her well-being.
Join us as we delve deeper into the lasting impact...2024-08-2926 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS8E185 Kate Southall in Transform Your Pain into Power Through Forgiveness and CourageTransform Your Pain into Power Through Forgiveness and Courage
In this powerful episode, Kate Southall, better known as The Courageous Inspirer, shares a deeply personal story of survival and resilience, highlighting her journey from a childhood marked by trauma in a cult to finding her voice and power as a coach. Listen to how forgiveness became the key to her transformation and learn about her mission to empower other women. Gemma Serenity, your host, and Kate Southall, her guest, discuss the significance of self-acceptance and the courage to rewrite one’s identity, emphasizing that every day offers a new ch...2024-08-0430 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS7E178 "Empowered LeadHERship" founder, Renee Dominguez, on Supporting and Empowering Women in Business"Empowered LeadHERship" founder, Renee Dominguez, on Supporting and Empowering Women in Business
Step into the world of unshakable strength and sheer determination with Renee Dominguez, the powerhouse behind Empowered LeadHERship, as she candidly opens up about her transformation from a high school dropout and teenage mother into a thriving entrepreneur. Renee's poignant narrative, shared on Real Talk, Real Women, Breaking the Silence Around Abuse, is a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and the unyielding power of rewriting one's story.
As your host, Gemma Serenity-Gorokhoff, I am thrilled to bring you a conversation brimming with...2024-05-0830 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS7E177 "I will not allow this covert narcissist to kill me" - said Tobi Staples before having her life spared for the 7th time"I will not allow this covert narcissist to kill me" - said Tobi Staples before having her life spared for the 7th time
||| Before getting started, make sure to register for our upcoming masterclass series, as both Tobi Staples and myself - Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff - are featured experts in the "SUPERCHARGE YOUR MANIFESTING POWERS MASTERCLASS SERIES" that runs from May 8th to May 21st, 2024 by releasing 2 episodes per day for 14 days in your email inbox at 6 AM Eastern Time for free. Register here: https://lifepalette.krtra.com/t/FiZ70uYVJtrK |||
When the shadows of my past...2024-05-0425 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS7E171 Healing and Elevating Global Consciousness with Edit B. KissHealing and Elevating Global Consciousness with Edit B. Kiss
As I sat across from Edit B Kiss, her story of transformation struck a chord with me. Here was a woman, once a petroleum engineer, whose life took a profound turn—from facing the depths of panic attacks and verbal abuse to becoming a holistic therapist and success habit coach.
In our intimate conversation, Edit opens up about her courageous decision to leave a toxic marriage with her angels' blessings after the birth of her daughter, setting an example of strength for anyone in the throes of domestic ab...2024-04-1317 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS7E156 Gemma shares her conversation with God after pondering the title of Anikka McKeever's book "Where is the one we call God?"Hello there, Gemma is speaking.
When the weight of the world's suffering pressed heavily on my shoulders, a conversation with author Anikka McKeever shed light on a path through the darkness. Together, we journeyed into the tender and painful question of where the Divine resides when pain and injustice seem to reign, especially for the innocent ones among us. Our discussion took an illuminating turn as we engaged with spiritually elevated beings, who urge us to look within and grasp our role as architects of our existence. They implore us to recognize our power of free will...2024-02-2131 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS7E154 Stop Suicide Inspired Sermon by Anointed Minister Tammy Toney-ButlerDiscover the profound strength of the human spirit as Tammy Toney-Butler, an anointed minister with a past marked by darkness, joins me, Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, to share her riveting journey from the depths of child sex trafficking and addiction to the pinnacle of spiritual freedom. Tammy's raw and touching narrative will not only grip your heart but also embolden those wrestling with their own demons of trauma, urging them to step into the light of hope and redemption. Her testament is a beacon for anyone teetering on the brink of despair, a reminder that worth and healing are divine...2024-02-1414 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS6E147 The Courage to Rebuild Financial Independence with Carla Vaughn, Founder of Speaking To ElevateJoin me, Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, in a compelling conversation with Carla Vaughn, the founder of Speaking to Elevate, as we peel back the layers of emotional and financial abuse.
Listen in as she shares her personal battle with emotional abuse, particularly during a vulnerable time following a severe accident that left her financially dependent on an emotionally unavailable life partner.
During this episode, we shed light on the invisible scars of emotional abuse, comparing it to hidden disabilities, and stress the power of self-love and recognizing one's worth beyond the damage endured. Carla and I...2024-01-2029 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS6E143 Transform Your Life by Healing from Domestic Violence and Abuse with Christina Jones HypnotherapyTransform Your Life by Healing from Domestic Violence and Abuse with Christina Jones Hypnotherapy
In this enlightening episode, Christina reveals how she overcame a lifetime of abuse and trauma to become a beacon of hope for others. Through her own journey of self-discovery with hypnotherapy, she learned to break the cycle of violence that plagued her life and find true strength.
Listen to her share the vital role of subconscious beliefs in our behaviors and how she now helps women heal from their traumatic pasts. Her story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of...2024-01-0616 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS6E137 Resilience and Rebirth: The Inspiring Journey of Womb Shaman Megan RoseLife is a journey filled with highs and lows. For Megan Rose, this journey involved overcoming significant adversities such as early sexual trauma, a terrifying cervical cancer diagnosis, and an abusive relationship. But Megan didn't stop at just surviving; she has managed to turn her pain into a purpose by becoming a trauma coach and womb shaman, helping others navigate their way through trauma and toward healing.
The Path to Acknowledging Emotional Pain and Depression
Megan Rose's journey towards healing began with an acknowledgment of her depression. Growing up in a family where me...2023-12-1022 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS6E136 Warrior of Resilience: Inside Martha Schoenewe’s Inspiring TransformationThis episode is a potent mix of resilience, empowerment, and transforming adversity into opportunity. Truly, a must-listen!
I, Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, am honored to share an incredible journey I was privileged to hear of recently. I sat down with Martha Schoenewe, a lady with a powerful spirit, who shared her experiences of enduring multiple forms of abuse. Martha grew up in the shadows of narcissistic abuse, survived an abusive marriage, and even faced physical assault in the military. This episode is a testament to her resilience as she discovered the power of deep inner healing an...2023-12-0625 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS6E135 Empowering Voices: Real Talk Real Women - Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff interviewed by Norma Jean Belenski
Join us for an inspiring and informative one-hour interview with Gemma Serenity, Founder and CEO of the Global Network of Success, Domestic Violence Advocate, and Host of the Real Talk, Real Women: Breaking the Silence Around Abuse Podcast.
Gemma is a distinguished award-winning entrepreneur and a lifelong advocate for survivors of abuse.
About the Podcast
The Real Talk, Real Women: Breaking the Silence Around Abuse is on a mission to shatter the silence surrounding abusive and toxic relationships. Our goal is to empower individuals who may be hiding in plain sight, helping them recognize the signs of abuse, find their vo...2023-10-0443 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS6E134 Bridging The Gap From Who You Were To Whom You Want To Be With Darla WilliamsBridging the Gap from Who You Were to Whom You Want to Be with Darla Williams
Are you ready for a transformative journey that not only changes your life but the way you perceive it?
Welcome to the serene landscape of this episode where we guide you through a therapeutic process of fountain healing and energetic clearing. Recall the magic of a vibrant garden leading up to a soothing fountain, and let it be symbolic of your healing process, inviting trust, and vulnerability. We share our personal experiences, fears, and breakthroughs, offering a sanctuary of he...2023-09-2332 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS6E132 The Journey to Become Empowered to Be Your Best with Catharine HayThe Journey to Become Empowered to Be Your Best with Catharine Hay
In this captivating dialogue, we are joined by Catharine Hay, an empowering women's coach and the driving force behind Empowered to Be Your Best. Catharine shares her inspiring journey of overcoming two instances of domestic abuse, leading to her work of empowering women to establish firm boundaries. She passionately discusses how the ability to say a confident 'yes' to opportunities aligning with our passions, and an unapologetic 'no' to those that do not, is crucial for personal growth and fulfillment. Listen in as Catharine unravels her insightful...2023-09-0230 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS5E120 From Victim of Abuse To Victorious in every way with Ordained Minister Michelle PadgettLet's sit down together with the remarkable Michelle Padgett. Listen in as Michelle unveils her powerful journey of overcoming years of abuse and finding healing and purpose through God’s love and forgiveness. Michelle’s transformation from a victim of domestic violence to a source of inspiration for many is sure to move you. As an ordained minister and a certified transformational life coach, she uses her personal experience as well as the stories she gathered along her decades of experience to help others discover their true identity and their purpose.
The episode continues with a deep explo...2023-07-2241 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS5E118 Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: Coach Lonn Will’s personal story"Inspiring | Resilient | Triumphant" are 3 words that describe our guest today, Coach Lonn Will.
Allow us to bring you into the heart of a deeply personal conversation around overcoming toxic relationships, as we sit down with life coach Lonn Will. There's nothing quite as invigorating as a person who has weathered the storm and lived to tell the tale. Lonn is one such survivor who has endured and conquered the pain of ten toxic relationships. She takes us on her journey, filled with self-sacrifice and the search for a father figure, and ultimately, a journey towards self-love.
Lonn...2023-07-1525 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS5E112 From the Ashes, a Healer Rises with Dr. Rori MontaliFrom the Ashes, a Healer Rises with Dr. Rori Montali
Have you ever wondered how trauma can transform your life and shape you into the best version of yourself? In this raw and vulnerable episode featuring Dr. Rori Montali, she shares her personal stories of overcoming trauma, including her experiences with a difficult birth, molestation, loss, and an abortion. Join us on this emotional journey as we explore how to heal, find solutions, and live our greatest lives despite the challenges life throws our way.
We also delve into the surprising world of spiritual healing and manifestation...2023-06-2445 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E105 Powerlifting Through Paralysis: Arlyn Smith’s StoryPowerlifting Through Paralysis: Arlyn Smith’s Story
We've all faced our own mountains, both literal and metaphorical, and learning to embrace the help and love of others can be a powerful tool in overcoming them. In our latest episode, we have the honor of speaking with the incredible Arlyn Smith, powerlifter, author, and survivor of Ataxy. Arlyn shares her journey of self-discovery through accepting the support of her friends, overcoming paralysis, and her unique connection with animals.
Arlyn's story reminds us of the importance of self-love, embracing our uniqueness, and the incredible power we hold within ourselves. Th...2023-05-3124 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E102 Kelly Boyer: Transcending the Trauma Bond with Energy Healing TechniquesKelly Boyer: Transcending the Trauma Bond with Energy Healing Techniques
Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Kelly's story is found in chapter #17
Buy the anthology in Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover formats on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eb4KH7g
Kelly Boyer’s bio
Angelic Channel, Multidimensional Seer & Alchemist | Transformative Healing | Transforming Self Through Business
Kelly Boyer is a Psychosomatic Energy Practitioner and transformational coach who specializes in trauma and mental health recovery. She works with clients all over the USA and globally.
Having a Master of Arts de...2023-05-2046 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E100 Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Abuse and Finding Inner Peace with April Marie GainesBreaking the Cycle: Overcoming Abuse and Finding Inner Peace with April Marie Gaines
Growing up with teenage parents and experiencing domestic abuse firsthand, April Gaines discovered her life mission - helping people develop self-esteem and inner peace through awareness. April joins us to share her deeply personal journey, detailing the abandonment and trauma she faced as a child, and the generational theme of teenage parenthood that drove her to become a young mom herself.
We learn from April how she took charge of her own healing journey, finding solace in massage therapy, Reiki healing, and tarot cards...2023-05-1335 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E99 Drawing your Success Impact Map with Jennifer JayneJennifer’s introduction and bio
Jennifer Jayne is a Success Coach and the Founder of Fempreneur Collective, a company that helps women in business share their stories through content and community connections. Originally from Toronto, Jennifer is passionate about encouraging women business owners to elevate their platform and thrive in their entrepreneurial journeys.With over a decade of experience as a blogger and digital entrepreneur, Jennifer loves supporting entrepreneurs as a business coach and social media manager. As a success coach, Jennifer works one-on-one with her clients to define and meet their goals so they can experience su...2023-05-1035 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E93 Justice For All with Elizabeth MikotowiczElizabeth’s first experience with abuse was at the age of 15 when she was with a 21-year-old. The abuse continued when they got back together at 18 and had a daughter together. The daughter's father was even more dangerous and left her partially disabled after an assault. He would torture her in the bathroom for hours, leading her to become addicted to the pain medication prescribed by doctors. He even choked her to the point where her windpipe would collapse, causing her to have difficulty breathing for a year after he left.
She sought help from a...2023-04-1931 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E92 I’m Getting Divorced... NOW WHAT?? with Jill Barnett KaufmanJill’s introduction
Jill Barnett Kaufman prevailed over domestic abuse after having watched her father who was an alcoholic treat her mother poorly and then being in a 20-year marriage with someone who was emotionally abusive to her. Her divorce was traumatic for several reasons, and although it's hard to talk about, she knows it's important to help others in similar situations.
Jill is a Licensed Therapist, Divorce Coach, Author, and Co-parenting Expert with over 20 years of experience. She started out after college in finance and after she had her first child started te...2023-04-1527 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E91 Victorious Over Intimate Image Abuse with Danielle GreenDanielle Green’s introduction
Danielle Green is an award-winning creator in the fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and wedding industries. She is a branding consultant with a niche in art direction under her own agency and master photographer and owner of L A Y E R S, an adventure photography company based in the United States. You can see her work in numerous publications including Southern Living, Martha Stewart, British Vogue and Brides magazines to name a few.
Green is an advocate, lobbyist and abuse survivor featured in the Netflix docuseries, The Most Hated Man on the In...2023-04-1325 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E89 From Online Dating Failure To Tantra Goddess With JaylalaJaylala’s story
As a young girl, I always seemed to get unwanted attention from men, usually much older than myself. Over the years I married and divorced, with another 8-year relationship happening after that. When I decided to get back into the dating scene, it was the time that online dating was just beginning. I was impressed, wow! I thought of so many wonderful men to meet. HaHa. Little did I know the dating world had changed a great deal since my divorce.
Online dating turned into a cesspool of shallow, ego-driven, manipulative men th...2023-04-0525 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E88 The Magic is in my Mess with Stacey PiedrahitaStacey has been a healer for 27 years as an RN but after a dramatic near-death experience in April 2021, she was forced to leave western medicine behind and travel down the path of least resistance toward eastern medicine and self-healing.She is now a Best-selling author, Reiki Master, Inner-child expert, Kundalini Meditation Facilitator, Intuitive Medium, and healer.
She believes Spirituality, laughter, and Eastern medicine practices saved her life. She has silently battled Mast Cell Activation Disease for over twenty years. A debilitating and chronic "invisible" illness. That she is now successfully in remission. Raising awareness is something she...2023-04-0131 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E87 Stepparenting While Reconnecting To Your Truth With Maria NatapovMaria’s introduction
Maria offers a caring and playful coaching approach where clients feel energetically held and empowered to joyfully and confidently blend their families. Maria knows from experience that stepparenting isn’t something you pick up from scrolling the internet or crowdsourcing your friends. She believes that forging a relationship with your stepchild means learning to find your voice as well as hearing theirs.
As the daughter of divorced immigrant parents and a stepparent herself, Maria understands blended families' communication and connection challenges and the vital importance of healing pain and preventing further harm by e...2023-03-2936 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E86 Confessions of a full-time single mom fighting depression and growing a business simultaneously with Janet SandbergJanet’s short story
Janet was in a destructive, toxic, emotionally, and financially abusive marriage for many years. She lost her confidence, her sparkle, and her sense of self. She became disconnected from her soul. They separated into different countries and Janet became a full-time single mom while he continued to try to control the financial and legal narrative. Janet did her best to heal from past experiences, navigate single mom life with depression and no support, and build a business.
She has been a medium her whole life, started learning about crystals and metaphysics in...2023-03-2519 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E85 Breaking Free From Domestic Abuse and Violence to Nurture Self-Love with Natasha WilsonNatasha’s bio
Coach Natasha endured an abusive relationship from Teenager into Young Adulthood. Due to sheer embarrassment, coupled with guilt and shame, she kept this information to herself. She was too afraid to reach out for help, for fear of retaliation from the abuser.
Natasha would go on to earn College Degrees and begin a Professional Career; however, she felt that something was still missing from her life. As such, she began to look back over her life to understand why she chose to be in a relationship with someone of that magnitude, though sh...2023-03-2237 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E84 Thoughts Become Things with Sandy Johnston
Summary of this episode
Sandy shares her story of being in an abusive relationship for many years and how she eventually left it. She speaks about how it's easy to become a victim of circumstances and how she was walking on eggshells in her relationship.
Sandy also mentioned the importance of putting on your own oxygen mask first before helping others. She also mentioned the importance of being intentional and aware of the flow of life to go with the flow.
Sandy mentions red flags and how, when you...2023-03-1856 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E83 Systemic Abuse of Women in Male-Dominated Careers with Dr. Anne Katona LinnSystemic Abuse of Women in Male-Dominated Careers with Dr. Anne Katona Linn
As a young girl, I faced my fair share of adversity and challenges. But hearing Dr. Anne Katona Linn's story of resilience and overcoming childhood trauma, sexual harassment, and navigating male-dominated fields, made me realize that sharing our experiences can have an incredibly empowering impact. In our heartfelt conversation, we explored the systemic abuse of women in male-dominated careers, the impact of trauma on survivors, and the importance of teaching children from a young age to advocate for themselves and establish emotional intelligence.
Dr. Anne's...2023-03-1539 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E82 Healing From Within with Kacie ChaterKacie’s Bio
My journey started nearly 6 years ago when my nan passed away on the anniversary of my mom’s passing.The brick wall my brain put up after my mum passed away when I was 14 years old came crumbling down.All the emotions I stored from the age of 14 came to the surface, I then realized I had no memories of my childhood, a survival pattern our brain does to cope with a traumatic event. I was in an industry that was mentally and physically tough and as a result, I completely lost myself and I wa...2023-03-1218 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E81 Running a Domestic Violence Non-Profit with Michelle JewsburyMichelle’s introduction
Michelle Jewsbury is an international philanthropist, speaker, author, and breakthrough coach. In May 2014, she took her first humanitarian trip to Guatemala, where she volunteered at an orphanage on the Rio Dulce. In 2015, she served as Vice President for Young Vision Africa, a nonprofit organization that encourages young leaders in Sierra Leone to make lasting changes in their country. Michelle left Young Vision Africa in August 2016 to focus her efforts on ending domestic violence after surviving a 4-year abusive relationship herself.
Michelle wrote, produced, and performed a critically acclaimed play about her experience en...2023-03-0829 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseEnlightened Conversation with Special Guest Tina DexterEnlightened Conversation with Special Guest Tina Dexter
Meet Tina Dexter, a woman who has personally experienced a wide range of difficult life experiences including abuse, addiction, teenage pregnancy, homelessness, being a single mom, and medical health issues. Despite these challenges, Tina is passionate about reaching the hearts of others through divine intervention and spreading truths through a multifaceted group of services.
Tina's message is one of hope and empowerment, as she encourages victims of abuse hiding in plain sight to empower themselves and have compassion and love for themselves. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's...2023-03-0633 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E80 Differently-Abled Wonderwoman Arlyn Smith, shares her struggles and triumphsDifferently-Abled Wonderwoman Arlyn Smith, shares her struggles and triumphs
Arlyn Smith is a differently-abled body-builder, weight-lifter, inspirational speaker who, after a suicide attempt gone wrong, transformed her life to now spreading love, light, peace, hope, and inspiration.
Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Arlyn's story is found in chapter #12
Buy the anthology in Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover formats directly on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8xvNs7H
Episode’s summary
Arlyn Smith is a differently-abled bodybuilder, weightlifter, and inspirational speaker who overcame self-abuse and transformed her life
After one of her numerous suicide att...2023-03-0428 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS4E79 Uncoupling Love with Tanja Diamond: Discover the Hidden Truths About Love and AbuseUncoupling Love with Tanja Diamond: Discover the Hidden Truths About Love and Abuse
Explore the incredible journey of Tanja Diamond, a survivor of child abuse and trauma, who miraculously survived a suicide attempt that transformed her life.
With over 50,000 hours of healing studies, Tanja shares insights into autism, the complexities of love, and how to uncouple love from unhealthy couple dynamics that are akin to domestic violence or domestic abuse.
Learn about her innovative healing methods and the importance of understanding trauma while navigating relationships.
This powerful conversation reveals the nuances of love...2023-03-0140 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E78 How to Stop the Self-Sabotage Cycle with Danita YoungDanita’s introduction
Danita is a leading women's health and fitness expert who is dedicated to helping women achieve their fitness goals and improve their overall health. She is the founder of the world-renowned women's health brand, Booty Bands & Barbells, and has been successfully helping women for the past 20 years.
Danita's expertise lies in reducing the Aging Weight-Gain, Sculpting and Toning, and helping women regain confidence with her Busy Booty Blueprint. Her work has positively impacted the lives of over 700k women and continues to do so.
In addition to...2023-02-2539 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E76 Breaking through fears to live the life you truly want to live with Lynda Sunshine WestLynda’s introduction
She ran away at 5 years old and was gone an entire week. Why? Growing up with a raging alcoholic father caused her to decide she didn't want to live in that environment. She came home riddled with fears and, in turn, became a people-pleaser.At age 51, she decided to face one fear every day for an entire year. In doing so, she gained an exorbitant amount of confidence and now uses what she learned to fulfill her mission of empowering 5 million women and men to write their stories.Lynda Sunshine West is the Founder an...2023-02-1845 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E75 Break Free from Toxic Cycles: A Journey to Healing and Empowerment with Christina JonesBreak Free from Toxic Cycles: A Journey to Healing and Empowerment with Christina Jones
Join host Gemma Serenity and guest speaker Christina Jones as they dive into a powerful journey of transformation and healing from the depths of trauma.
Christina shares her harrowing life story filled with violence, toxic relationships, and the struggle with mental health conditions such as PTSD and depression.
Her path of overcoming these challenges led her to discover unconventional healing methods such as hypnotherapy, meditation, and energy work, empowering herself and helping other women break free from toxic and abusive cycles.2023-02-1528 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseUnleashing Resilience for Entrepreneurial Success with Special Guest Jasmin NesbitUnleashing Resilience for Entrepreneurial Success with Special Guest Jasmin Nesbit
Jasmin is a nurse who overcame adversities in life and created her nurse's tool bag, #jasminsattache.
Discover the powerful story of Jasmin Nesbit, a resilient entrepreneur who overcame homelessness, bullying, and abuse to create a game-changing nursing tool bag that is making waves in the healthcare industry. Jasmin's journey from struggling with acceptance and insecurities to finding her purpose in the nursing profession is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and the ability to turn one's life around in the face of adversity.
J...2023-02-1337 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E73 Emigrating to Canada to flee Domestic Violence and Start Over with Coach Cathy O.My name is Catherine Opondo - Coach Cathy O, and l facilitate healing circles that help women release trauma so they can go on to co-create lives that they are excited about living. I am a mum of five and a grandma of 2. I emigrated to Canada some four years ago, a move I made to save my life and seek peace.
How did l get here?You see, I was previously married for three decades - one that was the “best” or so I thought. Without the gory details, the marriage broke down and turned abusive in a...2023-02-0840 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E72 Real Talk about Ethnicity with Nefertiti San Miguel, the Floral Therapy QueenReal Talk about Ethnicity with Nefertiti San Miguel, the Floral Therapy Queen
Breaking free from the chains of ethnic abuse within her own family, Nefertiti San Miguel has blazed her own trail, promoting mental health and self-love. We welcome her into our space today on Real Talk, Real Women, eager to share her riveting story. Nefertiti’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and determination, transforming her personal trauma into a catalyst for advocacy in the fields of arts, neuroscience, and mental health.
As we peel back the layers of Nefertiti’s remarkable journey, we f...2023-02-0440 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E70 Financial Empowerment: A Conversation with Priya KumarOn this powerful episode of Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around Abuse, we welcome the inspiring Priya Kumar, a financial coach and survivor of abuse. Priya opens up about her journey from enduring a series of abusive relationships, starting from her childhood through to her marriage, to becoming an advocate for financial literacy and empowerment for women. Listen in as she provides an honest account of her experiences, bravely recounting her struggle to break free from the cycle of abuse, and ultimately, the ultimatum that forced her to choose between her marriage and her child.
...2023-01-2842 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E69 Christine Bernat: From Fibromyalgia to Healthier and Happier Than Ever BeforeChristine Bernat: From Fibromyalgia to Healthier and Happier Than Ever Before
Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Christine Bernat's story is found in chapter #15
Buy the anthology in Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover formats directly on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8xvNs7H
About Christine Bernat
As a heart-centered intuitive and certified EFT Master, she is dedicated to supporting parents who are struggling with Fibromyalgia pain, exhaustion, and overwhelm. With her extensive training and experience, she helps parents to create positive change in their families and improve their self-care.
She is a...2023-01-2531 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E68 Heal Generational Trauma - Grieve our relationships with Kristin SummersKristin’s introduction
Passive aggressiveness is one thing, and covert passive aggressiveness is another. Kristin became familiar with the latter and learned to tell the difference in her 12-year marriage to someone with covert passive-aggressive narcissistic traits. She left the marriage a few days before the world went into quarantine, and moved to the basement for 18 months as she began to rebuild her life and business for herself and her children. Now she's dedicated a part of her life to spreading awareness and giving the one thing no one can take from us - hope.
Kr...2023-01-2231 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E67 From 15 years of Domestic Violence to Empowering Women with Inspirational Stories, Inner Healing, and Lasting Transformation by Gemma Serenity GorokhoffGemma in her own words: From 15 years of Domestic Violence to Empowering Women with Inspirational Stories, Inner Healing, and Lasting Transformation
Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff is an award-winning entrepreneur, who was based in Los Angeles California from 2014 to 2022 and is now based in Phoenix, Arizona since 2023. She got her formal education at Kellogg, Chicago Booth, Wharton, MIT, NYU Mindfulness, and IMD ranked #1 for 12th year in a row by Financial Times in executive education. Gemma has 25+ years of experience helping others find their voice and step into the energy of success and has been featured on CBS 2 and on more...2023-01-1812 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E66 The Art of Learning Self-Love with Darla WilliamsDarla in her own words
So, I like to call my story From the Pit to Zion... I spent my whole life in abuse of many forms. Since I was young, I was exposed to things I should have never experienced. I can tell you that I have experienced things in all areas of abuse. These include Sexual, Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Financial abuse. All of which had broken me down to a space of desperation, and I truly wanted to check out at a point.
Throughout all the years I sought therapy and groups, and then...2023-01-1432 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E65 Sallie Wagner in: "Reclaim Your Power with the M.S.G. Method: Mindset, Skill Set, and Get off your Asset"Reclaim Your Power with the M.S.G. Method: Mindset, Skill Set, and Get off your Asset
How do you heal and reclaim your power after experiencing trauma? Today, we're joined by the inspiring Sallie Wagner, a survivor and intentional life coach who shares her incredible journey of overcoming abuse and finding her inner strength. In our conversation, she introduces her unique concept of Mindset, Skill Set, Get Off Your Asset (MSG) as a transformative tool to help others reclaim their power and live more intentional lives.
Together, we dive deep into the power of mindset and...2023-01-1324 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E64 Dealing With and Healing From Complex PTSD with Caurel RichardsCaurel’s introduction
Meet Caurel Richards, a passionate and driven individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience in various service industries. After spending 14 years working in these fields, Caurel learned firsthand the crucial role that mental health plays in our overall well-being and how unresolved trauma can hold us back from living the lives we desire. This led her to complete her training as a Hypnotherapist and Rapid Transformational Therapy Practitioner with Marisa Peer in 2021, and she subsequently founded In Divine Thyme Transformational Services with the mission of helping clients with complex childhood trauma overcome unhealthy ha...2023-01-0736 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E63 Defining The Woman You Want To Be And Embodying Her With Helen FergusonHelen’s short introduction
Helen B. Ferguson has been a therapist for 22+ years, guiding women on their healing journey from trauma, childhood trauma, C-PTSD & sexual abuse.
In her journey, Helen discovered that the parents and caregivers of these children also often carry their own pain from past traumatic experiences.
She realized that there are many adults who have been silently carrying around their own trauma and have been driven by a need for success but are burdened by the pain, shame, fear, and anxiety that their past has caused.
She decided to...2023-01-0433 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E62 Healing From Sexual Abuse with Josette DiazJosette’s short bio
Josette Diaz transforms women’s lives through Self Mastery as their Guide and Champion. She believes that knowing what your hot-button issues are, is a power move to rise above self-sabotage.
She offers one-on-one coaching, courses, workshops, and group programs in her system of Self Mastery, Seasons of the Soul.In the practice of Self Mastery, you are guided home to your inner voice. This alignment activates your wisdom so you experience more joy in your daily experiences.Josette is a certified Master NLP Practitioner/Trainer and Timeline Therapy ™ Practi...2022-12-3127 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E61 Finding Support When Leaving Domestic Violence with Altagracia FelixAltagracia Felix is a Shamanic Reiki Master, Spiritual Guide, and Intuitive Trauma Coach. After experiencing the transformative power of spirituality in her life, she wanted to help other women experience this level of healing too. She has committed her life to work with Spiritual Teachers all over the world to continue learning to enhance her intuitive abilities to help others.
She is devoted to empowering women to take the time needed to truly heal their relationships with themselves. Through her group coaching program and 1-on-1 offerings, women are able to change their relationships with their past experiences...2022-12-2846 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E58 The Four Radical Commitments for Thriving in Relationships with Tracie SageTracie’s introduction in Tracie’s words
I know very well how damaging unhealthy relationships can be for ourselves, our intimate connections, and for our whole family. It was through my own healing journey from my dysfunctional and abusive childhood to creating healthy, adoring relationships that I discovered most of the tools and love wisdom I share in my coaching and my 5-star book, The Missing Manual to Love, Marriage, and Intimacy.My formal studies include a background in psychology and counseling, yoga and movement therapy, relationship seminars, and coach training. Yet the greatest contributions to my jour...2022-12-1743 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E57 Miracles in the Midst of Hardship. From Broken to Businesswoman with Elita Summers
Elita’s short introduction
Elita Summers is youthful and fun-loving with a mind that is both highly creative and highly analytical. These traits have affords her numerous opportunities to learn and grow. While overcoming many of life’s hardships and trauma, she’s learned to channel her analytical nature more positively and embrace her creative side. Through this process, she’s been able to transform into the woman she meant to be and appreciate who she had to be to get there.
Plume, Pen, & Pencil
Pert, professional, & practical.
Our fo...2022-12-1425 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E55 From Financial Abuse to Financial Freedom with Terré HolmesTerré’s short bio
Terré Holmes is The Money Maximizer. A former classroom teacher and college professor, she’s now a transformational speaker, best-selling author, trainer, certified leadership coach, Realtor™️ , and Real Estate Investment Specialist, who loves providing knowledge and resources to other women looking to break into real estate and live empowered and liberated lives.
She and her real estate investing colleagues, teach motivated women around the country how to maximize their money through real estate investing and live a liberated life, so they have OPTIONS and not OPPOSITION when creating their financial future.
Connect w...2022-12-0834 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS3E54 Radical Responsibility with Tiffany WylderTiffany’s short bio
Tiffany Wylder is a Mindful Embodiment Coach with a passion for guidingdriven, self-aware people to step off the emotional roller coaster of living reactively and connect back to their sense of personal agency so they can experience more clarity, connection, and joy in their relationships, work, and sense of self in the world.Her work is grounded in a fascination with the human condition which she has been exploring over the last 15 years both formally through studying psychology, behavioral science, yoga, meditation, and embodiment practices, and through observing and cultivating shifts in both he...2022-12-0326 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E53 10 common signs to know if your mother is a narcissist with Leann EvansAs a Life Coach, I get to meet and touch the lives of people from all walks of life. This is an amazing opportunity that not everyone has the pleasure of doing.
Well, I am not just a life coach, I'm an Empowerment Coach and I serve Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers!I help them empower themselves to find the joy that was lost in their childhood and release their trauma.I help them rediscover who they are without having to play the role of the victim anymore. I want to see women who have spent their lives...2022-11-3029 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E52 Empowering Women To Heal With Reiki - with Dr. Flor MarquesDr. Flor Marques is a well-renowned Holistic Doctor and Reiki Master, specializing in dentistry and Health and Wellness coaching.
Since the age of 20, her burning desire to help and heal others has driven her to become top in her field. After being diagnosed with Bipolar and with severe depression, Flor dove deep into her self-healing journey.
In 2007, Flor moved to the USA and started traveling the world to study with the best spiritual masters and teachers. It’s been 10 years since she became a Yoga & Meditation teacher & Macrobiotic Counselor. She has been actively teaching since th...2022-11-2644 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E51 Mind Your Language with Margaret McCallum, author, artist, founder of the Be-More-You Creative Guru movementAbout Margaret
Margaret McCallum is a Scottish author and artist. Her children’s book and Amazon best-seller “My Little Birdie Told Me All About Colours”, which she wrote and illustrated, was published on October 18th, 2021.
Margaret spent 20 years working in financial services, and in the last five years specializing in contract management. She has now swapped writing contracts with writing and drawing/painting stories for adults and children.
Margaret describes herself as a teenager, “The Female Adrian Mole”, constantly writing diaries between 13 and 16. However, reading back on them, there is little about what...2022-11-2333 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E50 Self-Intimacy As A Healing Modality With Ohouo GoaMeet Ohouo who helps women become more resilient when they transition from heartbreak💔 to ecstasy + self-intimacy
Ohouo’s short story
Ohouo’s life trajectory has been dotted with several breakups forcing her to create lessons from personal experiences to heal her wounds and inner self. After every breakup, she questioned her worth and lovability. She even changed her identity with the hope to be accepted by others.Every breakup was a rejection and death, which triggered my fear of abandonment and intimacy. Code-switching was her way to seek approval and validation. Getting intimate with he...2022-11-1928 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E49 Sensual Healing with Ashera Dominique BoyerAbout Ashera - short bio
Asherah Dominique is French and lives in the wilderness of an ancient forest in southern France.
She is a psychologist, kinesiologist, flower essences practitioner, initiated in the spiritual path of universal Sufism, dance leader, mentor, and frame drummer.
Her unconventional healing journey has included talk therapy, various holistic modalities, experiencing the medicine of cacao, and the creation of a successful chocolate brand and embodied spirituality.
She has created her own healing practice "Inner Gardening", a spiraling process in the depth of your Being that unites Body...2022-11-1741 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E48-2 Breaking The Silence, Reclaiming My Voice with Suzan Tusson McNeilAbout Suzan - short bio
Suzan is a woman of vibrant energy and passion for helping women 50+ tap into their own innate wisdom. She is certified as an Expressive Arts Coach/Facilitator and Life and Wellness Coach. Suzan has been developing and leading well-being playshops for women since 2001. Her signature playshop is "Listen, Learn and Love Your Body" where participants learn to listen to their body's wisdom. She advocates that when we're willing to listen and respond to what we hear - we can improve our lives, perhaps even heal ourselves.Suzan's remarkable healing journey...2022-11-1436 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E48-1 Healing from self-blame with self-love with Suzan E. Tusson-McNeilSuzan’s short bio
Suzan is a woman of vibrant energy and passion for helping women 50+ tap into their own innate wisdom. She is certified as an Expressive Arts Coach/Facilitator and Life and Wellness Coach. Suzan has been developing and leading well-being playshops for women since 2001. Her signature playshop is "Listen, Learn and Love Your Body" where participants learn to listen to their body's wisdom. She advocates that when we're willing to listen and respond to what we hear - we can improve our lives, perhaps even heal ourselves.Suzan's remarkable healing journey from significant traumas sh...2022-11-1235 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E47 Finding Hope and Cultivating Gratitude in Challenging Situations with Andrea BlindtAbout Andrea
Andrea Blindt is a registered nurse, holistic health practitioner, four-time international best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and life and mindset coach who empowers others through her own healing journey.
Andrea guides her clients as they navigate health challenges, traumatic life events, and experiences of loss. She supports them in strengthening their body, mind, and heart while redefining possibilities.
This allows her clients to reclaim their power, advocate for what is in their best interest, and learn the tools needed to make decisions that align with their beliefs regardless of the obstacles they...2022-11-0935 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E46 Happiness After Depression with Sarah HinckleyHappiness After Depression with Sarah Hinckley
In this powerful episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Hinckley, a life coach who specializes in helping spiritual-seeking women find joy and ease in their daily lives. Sarah bravely shares her personal journey of overcoming depression, hitting rock bottom, and ultimately finding hope and healing. She emphasizes the importance of holding onto hope, even when it seems impossible and offers encouragement to those currently struggling with depression.
Listen in as Sarah discusses her unique balloon theory, which provides a helpful analogy for processing and releasing intense emotions. We...2022-11-0529 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E45 The Damages of Fairy Tales with Mrs. Dee Dhillon: Managing Our Expectations Regarding RelationshipsAbout Dee
Dee Dhillon was born and raised in the UK. Unbeknownst to her, she grew up in a household where she was dealing with narcissistic abuse and codependency, nurturing from a very young age the belief that she was not enough and that she deserved to be treated without any respect, let alone self-love, self-esteem, and self-confidence.
She went on to her first marriage which was a reproduction of her original household that she held onto for a number of years, giving birth to two daughters in the process. She mustered the co...2022-11-0235 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E44 Is Gaining Weight Really A Problem In A Relationship with Monique Gibson: The Hard Truth About Body ShamingAbout Monique
Monique is a Hypnotherapist, Wellness Coach, and Disability Support Worker. She specializes in helping understand the emotional root cause of physical health conditions and is obsessed with teaching people the real power they have over their health.
Monique is the founder of Ardour Wellness. She is here to close the gap in supporting people dealing with stress-related health conditions.
She specializes in shifting perspectives to create harmony within her clients’ current circumstances and uncovering the emotional origin of their ailments.
Monique got certified by many organizations:
Monique ha...2022-10-2945 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E43 A Holistic Approach To Inner Wounds with Fiona McDonaghAbout Fiona
Fiona McDonagh is a Holistic Therapist based in the West of Ireland.
She practices 1-1 Acupuncture, Craniosacral therapy, Massage, Yoga, and Life Coaching.
Group work, Sound Bath Meditations, Restorative Yoga with Sound Bath Savasana!
Celtic Themed Women's Circles. She has treated from one-week-old babies to 92-year-old people in person.
She believes that sometimes we all need a Hand, whether that is mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. This is why she named her business Lámh Clinic, as this means the hand clinic, and it’s pronounced almost lik...2022-10-2729 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseSpecial Guest Yvette Berke, Little Angels Project’s Outreach CoordinatorYvette Berke
Yvette is the Little Angels Project’s Outreach Coordinator.
Yvette has a background in business and a passion for animals and the environment.
She has more than 30 years of experience with Rescue, TNR (Trap / Neuter / Release), pet adoption, and as an advocate in The Humane community.
Yvette has a special featured column in The Acorn Newspapers (Yvette on Pets) as well as contributing to print and online media.
Her responsibilities with LAP include Grant Writer, Media Relations, and coordinating donations for wellness events and disaster pr...2022-10-2516 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E42 Praying Your Narcissist Partner Away With Cheryl BroughtonAbout Cheryl
Cheryl Broughton is a Best-Selling Author of Your Epic Encore, Mindset coach, and Aerialist. She is an International Speaker, TV Host & Producer, Founder of a 7x award-winning mind & body boot camp, and Co-Founder of a wellness company.As a mindset coach, Cheryl’s expertise lies in teaching people how to dissolve mental blocks and rewrite their story so they can create one heck of an Epic Encore!
Cheryl’s drive to help others comes from facing unimaginable challenges as well as multiple abusive relationships throughout her life. And while she was on TV show...2022-10-2256 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E41 ”How The Sex Industry Saved My Life” with Deb MorganAbout Deb Morgan
Deb Morgan is The REAL Relationships Expert.She is a professional coach, author, podcaster, and global speaker.
Her vision is to help liberate women to break through the bondage of their past to remove the masks of fear and shame that keep them hidden, shackled, and often playing small. Her clients live a life of unconditional love, abundance, and happiness by creating strong, healthy, and robust relationships. Her overriding mission is to reduce the prevalence of domestic abuse globally.Deb comes from a place of knowing, through bravely overcoming personal experiences.Her...2022-10-1943 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E40 Shining Light On Your Authenticity - Turning Flaws Into Assets with Steffi Andrews PhotographyAbout Steffi Andrews
Steffi’s passion has driven her to make fantastic business owners feel and look amazing in their marketing.
Do you hate having your pictures taken? Trust me, you are not alone! I think we all have our hang-ups and fears of not looking good or feeling awkward in front of the camera. This is where Steffi can help. Every personal branding photo shoot with Steffi is fun and relaxed and by the end of the day, you will feel you have just made a new friend.
You are in safe han...2022-10-1534 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E38 What To Do When Affirmations Don’t Work After Narcissistic Abuse with Tierra Womack, MBATierra Womack, MBA
* Multiple best-selling books author Tierra’s Amazon Author Page
* Radio host of the Mind Your Business Show (link to Gemma’s interview by Tierra on Mind Your Business)
* Speaker & founder of The Brave Way
* Serial, multi-platform mompreneur of 17 years whose businesses have generated over 7-figures.
As a Human Design based Business Mentor, Alignment & Wealth coach, Tierra helps female founders, experts, and thought leaders shift their money-sabotaging habits, align their businesses with their purpose and learn how to earn 6 figures a year working 4 to 8 days a mo...2022-10-0823 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E37 The Art To Heal From Abusive And Toxic Relationships With R2E Coach Altagracia FelixAbout Alta
Altagracia Felix is a Shamanic Reiki Master, Spiritual Guide, and Intuitive Trauma Coach. After experiencing the transformative power of spirituality in her life, she wanted to help other women experience this level of healing too. She has committed her life to work with Spiritual Teachers all over the world to continue learning to enhance her intuitive abilities to help others.She is devoted to empowering women to take the time needed to truly heal their relationships with themselves. Through her group coaching program and 1-on-1 offerings, women are able to change their relationships with their...2022-10-0522 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E36 - 10 red flags of toxic people and 3 ways to cope with Lynn Catalano, Esq.
About Lynn
Lynn is an author, speaker, coach, attorney, and survivor of narcissistic abuse, who helps people reframe their thinking in every aspect of their lives, from the workplace to their personal life, becoming an agent of change.
One of the greatest skills a person can develop is the ability to navigate difficult people. Lynn helps people learn to identify toxic relationships and gives them the tools to overcome these relationships.
Your emotional intelligence is the key to building better, healthier relationships.
Lynn will explore how to ma...2022-10-0139 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E35 Breaking The Shameful Law Of Silence with Dawn Spann. I too didn’t tell anyone.About Dawn
Dawn Spann is currently a breakup coach and founder of I.B.G. coaching in Westchester New York. Dawn helps women move on and get over their ex with dignity and grace. Dawn is also a licensed social worker. She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from NYU in 2004. Dawn launched her coaching business in 2019 after completing life coach training at JRNY, co-founded by relationship coach John Kim.
Before coaching, Dawn worked as a family therapist, a sex educator, and a manager in the healthcare system. Dawn started coaching women after br...2022-09-2826 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E34: From Forgiveness To Self-Love With Ellen Elizabeth
About Ellen Elizabeth
My name is Ellen Elizabeth, and I am a recovery advocate and infertility warrior who uses my skills as an author, coach, and sober mother of twins to represent women struggling with feelings of shame and inadequacy. These mothers feel powerless to quit drinking or unable to bring a child into the world. Through radical honesty and recovery principles, I inspire moms and their partners in all forms to define who they want to be and transform their demons into dreams.
Connect with Ellen Elizabeth
Website...2022-09-2423 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E33 ”Let’s get married! What can go wrong?” with Aeina P.About Aeina
Aeina P is a Certified Master Practitioner from The American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP), a Certified Master Timeline Therapist, and a Certified Master Coach of NLP.
Aeina helps individuals heal from past trauma, and enriches their personal growth so they can develop happier and healthier relationships. She has been coaching and conducting one on one sessions for a year. Her client sessions are a rollercoaster journey of realizations, self-reflections, interventions, and simulations and have helped many of them grow, connect and celebrate breakthroughs.
Connect with Aeina
website: https...2022-09-2123 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E31: Decluttering To Heal Your Mind, Body, Soul, and Home with Krystal HolmAbout this Episode
Discover the shift in consciousness that Krystal experienced that empowered her to not let her circumstances define her any longer. She is victorious over sexual assault as a child, being told that she was a liar when she was saying that she was abused as a child, and years of a legal battle with her worker compensation to finally get the surgery she needed after having torn her groin at work.Discover how she has overpowered her obstacles and started her own business where she is helping her clients declutter to heal their minds...2022-09-1440 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E30 3 Steps to Transition Out of Toxic Love with Illa Lynn3 Steps to Transition Out of Toxic Love with Illa Lynn
In this illuminating episode, join Illa Lynn and me as we delve into a transformative journey encompassing three vital steps for transitioning out of toxic love.
Embarking on a path towards genuine love and empowerment requires navigating the complexities of relationships. While love has the potential to be beautiful, it can sometimes manifest as toxicity.
Within this episode, we unveil a comprehensive roadmap consisting of three essential steps that serve as a beacon of hope:
Unveiling the Trauma Bond: Our first step involves...2022-09-1036 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E29 2 Essential Decisions so You Can Move On From Your Toxic Ex With Veronica WeedonVeronica’s bio
Veronica Weedon is the Founder of Revival Health GmbH, an integrative health and relationship coaching practice that helps individuals heal holistically after toxic relationships. After years of her own healing journey, she now helps clients break the abuse cycle, reform their beliefs, and transform their relationships and life through a program that addresses health on a mental, emotional, and physical level.
Connect with Veronica
Email: veronica@revivalhealth.chWebsite: www.revivalhealth.chFacebook: @revivalhealthllcFacebook Group: @revivalhealthllcInstagram: @revivalhealthllcFree gift: Training video
Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk...2022-09-0735 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E28-2 The Science Of Happiness And Our Relationship With Money In Our Brains with Coach D, Dominika Staniewicz
Certified #BrainCoach by Dr. Amen and a #Neuroencoding Specialist certified by Joseph McClendon III. Coach D works with a holistic approach that targets both the software and hardware of your brain, so you can live life on a NEW LEVEL.
To schedule, a free discovery call go to: calendly.com/yourbraincoachd
I’m Coach D ( Dominika Staniewicz) a brain coach certified by Dr. Amen and Amen University and a neuroencoding specialist, founder member of the Neuroencoding Institute, Sociologist, Educator, public speaker, and an expert featured multiple times in European media. I help people re...2022-09-0559 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS2E28-1 When You Are In The Middle Of Hell, Keep Walking: Even Hell Has A Border! with CoachD (Dominika Staniewicz)
Certified #BrainCoach by Dr. Amen and a #Neuroencoding Specialist certified by Joseph McClendon III. Coach D works with a holistic approach that targets both the software and hardware of your brain, so you can live life on a NEW LEVEL.
To schedule, a free discovery call go to: calendly.com/yourbraincoachd
I’m Coach D ( Dominika Staniewicz) a brain coach certified by Dr. Amen and Amen University and a neuroencoding specialist, founder member of the Neuroencoding Institute, Sociologist, Educator, public speaker, and an expert featured multiple times in European media. I help people re...2022-09-0326 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS1E27 From Fear, Shame, Guilt, going through coaching, discovering a life of freedom and self-love with Susanne Naomi BaumbachSusanne is on a mission to assist women all over the world in realizing their true power and resiliency by changing their mindset and creating a positive future vision that they can live into every day.
Meet Your Teacher, SUSANNE BAUMBACH
Hey there! What you likely may not know about me:
I spent myself living most of my life, where I didn't listen to my intuition.
Because the truth was, I spent most of my life with a very low-self image, not understanding how powerful and worthy I was.
An...2022-08-3128 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseHealed At The Cellular Level With Special Guest OLESYA WILSON
I spent years researching my own health issues, trying to recover from SIBO, endometriosis, fertility problems, and weight gain. My body felt broken, but every doctor I visited just gave me a new prescription that didn’t help. I was 50 pounds overweight, had brain fog, painful periods, and lots of problems and I wanted to have kids. I made a decision to change my health myself after the doctors told me there was nothing they could do. I spent tens of thousands of dollars on supplements, diets and any new lead I hoped could help me. Sometimes I...2022-08-2944 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS1E26 Co-Parenting With A Narcissist with Svenja KrauerYouTube link of this episode: https://youtu.be/4qztpnpl7II
Svenja’s short bio
Svenja is an Alchemist of Change, a Mom to two incredible souls, a Master NLP Practitioner and Certified Coach, Creator of the powerfully healing modality Tahira-na, as well as a Nia teacher, facilitator of Cacao, and conduit for Women Navigating Transformation.
She feels her heart expand when she witnesses others stepping into their authentic power and healing. Her own personal transformation over the last 12 years has encouraged her to hold space for others to do the same, as she effortlessly we...2022-08-2735 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS1E25 Give Yourself Permission with Melinda Kunst
Melinda Kunst shares her journey of escaping an abusive relationship to inspire hope in others. She now advocates for victims/Survivors of emotional traumas by empowering women and men to break free from negative patterns and beliefs that are holding them back from having a life free from abuse.
Melinda Kunst is an author, speaker, domestic abuse advocate, hope dealer, and hula-hooping momma. She is also the host of the Hope When There Is None podcast. Melinda is passionate about helping women find self-empowerment, self-respect, and self-love.
Melinda shares her personal story of...2022-08-2425 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS1E24 From Shame To Magic with Jacqueline Kent
Jacqueline published 3 books (so far)
Onward and Upward (2018) – my real-life rollercoaster memoirs.
The Girls Who Refused to Quit (2020) – the powerful, real-life journeys of 14 inspirational women.
You’ve Got This! Self-Help made Simple (2021) – teaches you how to implement small, manageable steps towards nurturing your physical, emotional, mental or spiritual wellbeing – reclaiming the life that you would ask for if a magic wand was waved over you.
Jacqueline’s short bio:
My expertise comes from my experience, here is a whistlestop tour:
* A gymslip mum - in an 11-year r...2022-08-2026 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS1E23 The Scars of Fatherlessness with Rachel Isabela Castillo
Rachel Isabela is the top banana at Heal Sing Love where she helps fatherless daughters heal their wounds of unworthiness and create happier lives. Using her own experience as a fatherless daughter and her personal evolution towards healing, she helps women with acceptance, grief, forgiveness, victim mindset, and accountability. Rachel has been featured on the podcasts Fair Divorce, Awakening Aphrodite, Live Life Extraordinary, and Coffee with Source. She’s lived in Argentina since 2006 and shares her home with her 14-year-old son, her dog Tobi, and her cat Loli.
Connect with Isabela
Website: www.he...2022-08-1721 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseSPECIAL GUEST: Jordan Guildford, CEO of Gems For GemsEnding the cycle of domestic abuse by empowering women to empower themselves. That is what Gems for Gems is all about.
Jordan Guildford is the founder/CEO of Gems for Gems and is proud to be one of the cogs in an ever-growing wheel of impassioned ambassadors and community members rallying together to create change.
Connect with Gems For Gems and with Jordan
Facebook: Gems for GemsInstagram: @gemsforgemscanada, @gemsswagGems Website: www.gemsforgems.comGems Swag: www.gemsforgemsswag.comJordan Guildford Consulting: www.jordanguildford.com
Jordan Guildford’s bio
Jordan Gu...2022-08-1521 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS1E22 Empathy and Compassion with counselor Vanja Beric
Coming from a war-torn country as a refugee to Australia at 11 years old, Vanja has experienced hardship, abuse, and very limiting beliefs. She is now a counselor who helps others build on their own belief in themselves.
She is an entrepreneur who wants to empower women that no matter what their past is, they get to choose their future.
Her philosophy is understating yourself and healing your wounds will give you deep freedom, love, and abundance you never knew was even possible.
Connect with Vanja
Website: www...2022-08-1329 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS1E20 Domestic Violence: The Freedom Breaker With Julie FouchtJulie’s shift happened when she was going to hold a gathering for a public event in her home, with her violent ex-husband present around her. Suddenly, while preparing everything, a few minutes before the guests were arriving, the thought popped into her head: Who am I going to be when they get here? Because I knew that if I was who they knew me as, then there would be hell to pay afterward. And if I would be who he wanted me to be, then they wouldn’t respect me anymore.” This is when she decided that enough was en...2022-08-0634 min
Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around AbuseS1E15 Heal Your Trauma, Change Your Beliefs With Kate HerfordKate Herford is a mom of 2, stepmom to 3, fur mom to a crazy Golden Retriever, and a Business Coach and NLP practitioner. Kate lives with her partner and family in Victoria Australia. She has an adventurous streak having jumped from a plane not once but 5 times!She is passionate about freedom, sovereignty, and living consciously focusing on natural health and wellbeing and creating a community of like-minded people to support each other.Kate's mission is to empower aspiring business moms to go from unseen, unheard, and lacking belief in themselves or their business idea to becoming the confident, accomplished...2022-07-2030 min