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Backstage BabbleKathleen ChalfantToday, I’m thrilled to announce my interview with Tony nominated actress Kathleen Chalfant. Tune in to hear some of the stories of her legendary career, including how Tony Kushner invited her to be part of ANGELS IN AMERICA, a letter from Larry Kramer during JUST SAY NO, how a fight broke out during her Broadway debut in DANCE WITH ME, the enormous difficulties of working with John Dexter on M. BUTTERFLY, taking on the role of Ronald Reagan in Sarah Ruhl’s PASSION PLAY, how she ended up on staff at Playwrights Horizons, the production of MILLENNIUM APPROACHES that...2024-10-221h 22
Braving the Way with Dr. FletchHope, Grief, & Healing Together with Allys in Recovery: Larry Ruhl & Annie DietzwayDisclaimer & TW: There is mention of abuse and suicide. Any healing modalities mentioned do not represent psychological feedback or advice. Please consult yourself, parts, and healing team before choosing to engage in any of the modalities mentioned. It's a poignant episode between friends today - a candid discussion with Larry Ruhl and Annie Dietzway, two beautiful souls who mean so much to me. We speak to the difficulties of the holidays, navigating anger and rage, setting boundaries for yourself, looking for the glimmers of love and light, and the incredibly sacred process of healing.We a...2023-12-221h 07
Big D Energy ShowBig D Energy | Friday, October 13th, 2023Neal Ruhl and Lindsey Hunter are here to talk about the latest news on the Detroit Lions, preview the Tampa Bay matchup, explain Larry Foote's comments and much more.2023-10-141h 59Big D Energy ShowBig D Energy | Thursday, October 12th, 2023Neal Ruhl and Darren McCarty are here to talk about the latest news on the Detroit Lions, preview the Tampa Bay matchup, explain Larry Foote's comments and much more.2023-10-132h 01Braving the Way with Dr. FletchHealing Together in Community with Jaime Pollack, Founder of An Infinite Mind & Our Mutual Friend Larry Ruhl, Artist & SurvivorToday's episode is one among friends, who also happen to be colleagues and living with DID - so get ready for some laughter, random comments about Shepard's Pie, some very honest truths, and three humans who are working hard to make a difference in the DID community, while honoring themselves and their PARTs.Today I'm joined once again with Jaime Pollack and Larry Ruhl (bios below). As we all recently attended the annual An Infinite Mind conference, today we are debriefing about the conference and answering questions we received from the community, with truth and openness. 2023-03-311h 12Braving the Way with Dr. FletchWorking through shame, cultivating hope, life with DID, & my word for 2023: GratitudeIt's the last episode of season 1 of Braving the Way, and it has been such an incredible journey. A massive and heartfelt thank you for all of you who have listened along with me, and for all of my incredible and courageous guests who have come on the show, I'm so honored. Check out all the resources and guest info below!Today I'm chatting solo from Telluride, Colorado, where I'm comfy, cozy, and filled with immense gratitude for this past year. It has been a year filled with growth and bravery, a year that I've met amazing...2022-12-3035 minBraving the Way with Dr. FletchDID, Grief, Holidays,Boundaries & the Journey with Author and Survivor, Larry RuhlBraving the Way: Episode 5. Trigger Warning: Contents of this episode may be triggering to some listeners as it includes reference to sexual abuse and suicide. Please listen with care. Today, I'm honored to have Larry Ruhl on the podcast who is an author and survivor, and is sharing his story publicly to spread awareness and help others shed the shame and stigma associated with sexual abuse. Larry serves as a board member for Taking Back Ourselves, which facilitates weekends of recovery for female survivors of sexual abuse, and is a registered speaker with the RAINN network (Rape...2022-11-231h 01
System Speak: Dissociative Identity Disorder ( Multiple Personality Disorder ), Complex Trauma , and DissociationGuest: Larry RuhlWe chat with Larry, who presented at the 2022 Healing Together conference. We share with each other about our grief over losing therapists, and talk about what healing looks like after. We share about the impact of grief on our sobriety recovery.Larry's website and social media links:www.breakingtheruhls.com https://www.instagram.com/lruhlstudio/You can JOIN THE COMMUNITY HERE. We have peer support check-in groups, an art group, a lego group, movie groups, and social events. Additional zoom groups are optional, but only available by joining the g...2022-06-0656 min
Gifted Performance PodcastBodybuilder Tier ListCan you guess who the guys are talking about? GOAT, Legend, Gifted, Suspect, and Dumpster Juice: Where does your favorite bodybuilder rank? Our very own group of five GOATed bodybuilders and Gifted Coaches took 21 of the most notorious bodybuilders of all time and ranked them. We came up with a lot of answers but questions remain:
Dorian Yates or Ronnie Coleman: Who's the true GOAT?
After two Mr. Olympia titles, is Big Ramy a legend?
Will the impact that they've made on the bodybuilding industry bring Suleose, Mike Israetel and Steve Hall to legend status?
Kai Greene: The most su...2021-11-111h 00
Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse & AssaultJourney On Ruhls of EngagementAuthor Larry Ruhl joins D.J. for another riveting episode of the podcast. Larry discusses his book, Breaking The Ruhls, what it was like to grow up in a home with a mother whom suffered with mental illness, and a father who sexually abused him. Larry maneuvered through his tragedy with relationships, and drugs, but emerged as someone willing and able to survive. Learn more about Larry and his fantastic memoir at www.breakingtheruhls.com.
Journey On: Survivors Healing from Sexual Abuse and Assault is hostedby D.J. Burr - a Seattle psychotherapist, screenwriter, and author. Check...2020-11-1537 min
Beyond Your Past RadioNavigating Daily Life and Continued Healing, after Sharing Your Survivor Story, with Larry Ruhl.Friend of the podcast, author, artist, and survivor, Larry Ruhl, joins us to talk about what life has been like since he released his book, "Breaking the Ruhls", and the new challenges that daily life brings after his openly wrote about his experiences.Larry joined the podcast previously, back in episode 72, where he talked about the experience of writing his book, why he did it, and the message he wants to share through his writing.Larry Ruhl serves as a board member for Taking Back Ourselves, which facilitates weekends of recovery for female survivors of...2019-10-0740 min
MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela BrewerMyNDTALK Breaking the Ruhls Larry RuhlA profoundly personal account of the impact of complex trauma on a man’s life.Larry Ruhl’s father sought comfort from his only son, ... ?blurring critical boundaries that would prove deeply debilitating. Larry’s mother, with her spiraling, ever-changing mental illness kept the family in a constant state of anxiety. By the time Larry graduated from high school, overwhelming sadness and suicidal thoughts took root, plaguing him for decades...2019-07-3030 min
I, SurvivorLeaving Your Family to Save YourselfLarry Ruhl was in his 20s when he started having flashbacks. Shadowy childhood memories re-emerged of his father, coming into his bedroom late at night. As he uncovered these painful thoughts he was also grappling with his sexuality. He’s here today to talk about the process of healing and how it’s something he works on every day. Larry was brave enough to step into the darkest parts of his life and find solace in sharing with other survivors.
*Heads up - this episode mentions childhood sexual abuse and suicidal ideation.*
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Learn more about Larry’s story and order...2019-04-3034 min
Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leadersLarry Ruhl - Writing a Memoir to Heal From the Past - 024Send us a textLarry Ruhl is the author of a very powerful memoir, Breaking the Ruhls: A Memoir, a beautiful story about going through trauma from sexual abuse, living in shame and guilt, and taking the courage to stand up and speak out. Even during the editing stage, Larry was still rattled by his own story. It wasn’t just any other story. It was his personal journey. Ultimately, the message he wants to come across is that you can shed shame and that healing is possible. Now, he’s ready to stand up, speak up, and...2018-09-1339 min
Beyond Your Past RadioPodcast - Ep. 72 - Larry Ruhl, Author and Survivor, Healing from Childhood TraumaIn this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by author and survivor, Larry Ruhl. Larry’s book, Breaking the Ruhl’s, is his story as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Throughout the book he faces the challenging questions. “Is it truly possible to move through the shame I carry every day? Can I have a full life without depending on mind-numbing drugs and alcohol? And the most difficult question of all: Do I tell? But how do I tell? Who do I tell? What happens if I do tell?”Larry Ruhl serves as a board member for Taki...2018-06-0446 min
Beyond the BarsLarry Ruhl : Breaking the Ruhls : Childhood sexual abuse & complex traumaLarry Ruhl is the author of Breaking the Ruhls, a memoir about recovering from childhood sexual abuse and complex trauma. He is a registered speaker with the RAINN network (Rape Abuse Incest National Network). He previously served as a board member at Male Survivor. He also spoke at colleges and retreats to increase awareness of sexual abuse against men and boys. Today he shares his story publicly to spread awareness and to help others shed the shame and stigma associated with sexual abuse. He graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), with a degree in Display & Exhibit Design.2018-05-0838 min
LGBTQ StoriesBreaking The RuhlsEPISODE 17 - BREAKING THE RUHLS ***REVIEW US ON ITUNES TODAY*** In todays episode author Larry Ruhl shares an emotional roller coaster of the story with us. In his story he shares the back-and-forth relationship between his mother and father, the sexual abuse he sadly injured by his father, and horrible verbal abuse from his mother. However, in the end, Larry comes out triumphant! He understands that telling our stories is the one thing that can bring hope an understanding to all. Follow Larry Online Twitter @LarryRuhl 2018-04-2400 min
The Man RulesBreaking the Ruhls (and The Rules)The Man Rules do not prepare men to navigate the rocky emotional terrain of their day-to-day lives. So, what happens when childhood sexual abuse and emotional abuse make that terrain much, much rockier than average? In most cases, it leads to men suffering in silence from profound depression, crippling anxiety, rage, addiction, and behaviors that are destructive to themselves and others. Larry Ruhl, our guest this week, was on such a path until his caring partner encouraged him to get help. His father began sexually abusing him at age 4, and he was constantly subjected to his narcissistic...2018-04-2352 min
Relationships 2.0 With Dr. Michelle SkeenGuest: Larry Ruhl author of Breaking the Ruhls: A MemoirThis week on Relationships 2.0 my guest is Larry Ruhl author of Breaking the Ruhls: A Memoir
About the book:
A profoundly personal account of the impact of complex trauma on a man’s life.Larry Ruhl’s father sought comfort from his only son, smothering him not only with his affection, but his sexuality―blurring critical boundaries that would prove deeply debilitating. Larry’s mother, with her spiraling, ever-changing mental illness kept the family in a constant state of anxiety. By the time Larry graduated from high school, overwhelming sadness and suicidal thoughts took root, plaguing him for decades.Breaking the Ruhl...2018-03-2258 min
The Grass Gets Greener: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Thriving in Life through Inspiring StoriesTGGG128: Recovering from Abuse to Live a Full Life with Larry Ruhl In this episode, I’m joined by Larry Ruhl, author of Breaking the Ruhls: A Memoir. Larry joins me to share his story of how he’s been able to heal and thrive after growing up in an environment where he experienced multiple forms of abuse and suffered with the effects of complex trauma as a result. http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/larryruhl Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors: http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide Help support the show on Patreon: http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon Check out this episode’s sp2018-03-1947 min
The One Day At A Time Recovery PodcastLarry Ruhl - Author of "Breaking the Ruhls" Surviving Sexual Abuse and AlcoholismNew episode with Larry Ruhl, author of "Breaking the Ruhls". He survived sexual abuse, a bi-polar mother and alcoholism & shares the path that lead him to healing and recovery. By sharing his story, he hopes to help others know they are not alone.2018-03-0244 min
Give and TakeEpisode 80: Breaking The Ruhls, with Larry RuhlMy guest is Larry Ruhl. His first book, Breaking The Ruhls,is a profoundly personal account of the impact of complex trauma on a man’s life.
Larry Ruhl’s father sought comfort from his only son, smothering him not only with his affection, but his sexuality―blurring critical boundaries that would prove deeply debilitating. Larry’s mother, with her spiraling, ever-changing mental illness kept the family in a constant state of anxiety. By the time Larry graduated from high school, overwhelming sadness and suicidal thoughts took root, plaguing him for decades.
Breaking the Ruhls will res...2018-02-1048 min