Breaking Free ~ Healing the Emotional Effects of Sexual Abuse

Finding Good Love – Part 2 There are many things you can do to set yourself up for success or failure in your next relationship. Choices are critical along with self reflection and honesty. In Part 2 of this topic, Lyra guides us into how to make ourselves ready for real love to come into our lives. See all of Lyra’s books, audio and more at her website: https://www.lyraadams.com Real Love – Finding “The One” Lasting Relationship is available at: Real Love Retail Sites Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.com Copyright 2021 © Lyra Adams All Rights Reserved.

Finding Good Love – Part 1 You managed to get away from the destructive relationship you were in and feel ready for something new. There are many things you can do to set yourself up for success or failure in your next relationship. Choices are critical along with self reflection and honesty. In Part I of this topic, Lyra makes us think about how to approach this new relationship and with what kind of timing. See all of Lyra’s books, audio and more at her website: https://www.lyraadams.com Or check out https://books2read.com/b/3JjyDe Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.com Copyright 2021 © Lyra Adams All Rights Reserved.

Kicking Yourself Self-Sabotage is very common with many people and especially those who have experienced abuse. Lyra helps you recognize where this may be happening in your life. Stop unknowingly kicking yourself for not progressing in areas where you want to achieve things. See all of Lyra’s books, audio and more at her website: https://www.lyraadams.com Or check out https://books2read.com/b/3JjyDe Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.com Lyra Adams Copyright 2021 © All Rights Reserved.

Being strong mentally and staying away from toxic people can be challenging. In this episode, Lyra helps you construct methods for doing so while building a more fulfilling life. Ultimately, the mastery of this leads to more healing. See all of Lyra’s books, audio and more at her website: https://www.lyraadams.com Or check out https://books2read.com/b/3JjyDe Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.com Lyra Adams Copyright 2021 © All Rights Reserved.

30 – Finally Making Change – Leaving Toxic Relationships Change is constant in our world. It can be detrimental to us or beneficial. Only our outcome from change that was either enacted by us or by an outside force determines that. Survivors of any type of abuse often long for change when they are still in any form of a relationship where they are being abused. This can be seen in relationships that are not working out long term. Instead, the abuse keeps happening at different intervals. Let’s talk about it …. See all of Lyra’s books, audio and more at: Website: https://www.lyraadams.com Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.com Lyra Adams Copyright 2021 © All Rights Reserved.

Heart of HumanityIn this first podcast of 2021, Lyra Adams puts forth her vision and impression for 2021 – a year of great change.Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLink for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDeLyra Adams Copyright 2021 © All Rights Reserved

Navigating Social Events & HolidaysWhether you are spending the holidays alone or with friends and family, Lyra offers tips to successfully navigate this time of year with less stress, anxiety and more joy. Enjoy! God speed to your healing! See all of Lyra’s books, audio and more at:Website: https://www.lyraadams.comQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Welcome to this one year anniversary episode of Breaking Free ~ Healing the Emotional Effects of Sexual Abuse. In this show, Lyra stresses the number one thing all survivors must work on – self worth. Enjoy! God speed to your healing! See all of Lyra’s books, audio and more at:Website: https://www.lyraadams.comQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Fate vs. DestinyWelcome to this episode of Breaking Free in which we will explore how we may feel fate has affected our lives. With that idea in mind, we explore moving beyond what feels fated into our glorious destiny.See all of Lyra’s books, audio and more at:Website: https://www.lyraadams.comQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Trust, Commit & Ground To Your PathWelcome to this episode of Breaking Free in which we will explore the concept of self-trust. Whether acute trauma has been endured or not, all humans experience numerous time periods of self doubt. It is at these times that we wish life did come with a step-by-step instruction manual that would simply tell us the next move to make.Some of you who have been on a self-discovery and healing path for awhile have honed your skills to be able to easily discern which direction to take when you come to a fork in the road. Some of you are just beginning and could be standing still, not progressing, because you are not sure of what to do next. Even the most seasoned, healed survivor will run up against new situations that make them question their potential decisions. Today, I am going to give you what some people may find as odd advice, but I know is profoundly beneficial for sorting things out and making strong commitments and decisions. Further, you can do so with a newfound trust you feel inside. #gutbrain #secondbrain #balance #sixthsense #intuitionLink for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDeQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of the ironic idioms we use in our culture to express how our brain in our gut is assimilating things around us and why that is important for survivors of abuse. #gutbrain #secondbrain #balanceLink for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDeQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of the power of our thoughts and feelings, showing how they affect our realities we create around us. #narc #narcabuse #toxicrelationship #traumabonding #healingLink for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDeQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

In episode 22, Lyra Adams speaks to the complexity of deep trauma and how it can be repressed in our memories, often without us knowing it. Instead, we are often triggered by things that may initially seem to have no connection. Ultimately, she asks that we each safeguard our emotions during this time by selectively determining what our threshold is for information, images and conflict that may affect us on a daily basis. Link for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://www.lyraadams.com/bloom#trigger #traumahealing #sexualabuse #humantrafficking #savethechildren #savethechildrenworldwide #darktolight #saveourchildrenQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

In episode 21, Lyra Adams encourages listeners to create their own vision boards as a tool for creatively visualizing their future and staying focused on healing and their goals.Link for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://www.lyraadams.com/bloom#visionboard #creativevisualization #traumahealing #sexualabuse #humantrafficking #savethechildren #savethechildrenworldwide #darktolight #saveourchildrenQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved 

Dark moods can strike out of nowhere and are usually something that still needs clearing. Yet, it can be difficult to know as abuse survivors exactly what our feelings are telling us. Lyra explores this uncomfortable state and gives thirteen ideas to help. She also reads and shares the first chapter of her newly released book, Bloom – Holistic Healing Methods for Sexual Abuse, available at all major online resellers. See this link: https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDe#traumahealing #sexualabuse #humantrafficking #savethechildren #savethechildrenworldwide #darktolightQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights ReservedLink for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDe

Are we winning the war on sexual assault, abuse and human trafficking? Will some slip through and not meet justice? Feeling a bit exasperated, Lyra Adams questions it all. #humantrafficking #savethechildren #savethechildrenworldwide #darktolightLink for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDeQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams discusses the importance of survivors making their preferences known and setting limits with other people. Yes, it’s a show about lines in the sand – boundaries. #narc #narcabuse #toxicrelationship #traumabonding #boundaries #abuseLink for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDeQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of how we can sometimes gauge where we are on our recovery path by looking at what our relationships are reflecting to us. #narc #narcabuse #toxicrelationship #traumabondingLink for Lyra’s new book Bloom ~ Holistic Healing Methods For Sexual Abuse:https://books2read.com/u/3JjyDeQuestions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of how we can unknowingly enter into relationships that are toxic in nature, living out patterns of abuse from our past. Trauma bonding and signs you may have a relationship built upon that dynamic are also discussed.Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comClick HERE for free MP3 of Affirmations (and other goodies)Newest Book Release:The Magical Empath ~ Healing & EvolutionLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of how past traumas can hang on and effect us, even without us realizing this is what is going on. Along with discussing the types of trauma, Lyra goes into Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and how it differs from PTSD.Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comClick HERE for free MP3 of Affirmations (and other goodies)Newest Book Release:The Magical Empath ~ Healing & EvolutionLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of feeling comfortable with your original self identity after abuse of any sort. Dissociation is discussed also, along with two methods for working with these factors in recovery.Questions or comments –  hello@lyraadams.com2 works of Fiction Recommended:When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O’NealAndWhere The Forest Meets The Stars by Glendy VanderahWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comClick HERE for free MP3 of AffirmationsNewest Book Release:The Magical Empath ~ Healing & Evolution Lyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams finalizes her series on the inner child in this episode which introduces the concept of the magical child. Listen to episodes 9, 10 and 12 for further information on healing the inner child. Enjoy!Click HERE for free MP3 of AffirmationsNewest Book Release:The Magical Empath ~ Healing & EvolutionQuestions or comments –  contact@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of ways to recognize and work toward healing the wounded inner child. This is the third podcast in her Inner Child Series. Listen to episodes 9 and 10 for further information on healing the inner child. Enjoy!Click HERE for free MP3 of AffirmationsNewest Book Release:The Magical Empath ~ Healing & EvolutionQuestions or comments –  contact@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of her experience with what she believes to be the Corona virus. (Covid-19). She offers suggestions to counter this time of unprecedented fear worldwide. This podcast is atypical from Ms. Adams’ regular broadcast episodes. Yet, she felt it was necessary to explain her recent absence and address current events.Please subscribe!Click HERE for free MP3 of AffirmationsNewest Book Release:The Magical Empath ~ Healing & EvolutionQuestions or comments –  contact@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra Adams speaks of the harmful practice of psychological invalidation and how it affects us from childhood on. She gives encouragement to listeners to recognize when this is going on and what to say to interrupt it. She also highly encourages the use of affirmations to build inner fortitude and strength. Her recorded affirmations are at the end of the show. Enjoy!Please subscribe!Click HERE for free MP3 of AffirmationsNewest Book Release:The Magical Empath ~ Healing & EvolutionQuestions or comments –  contact@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

In this episode, Lyra speaks of the inner child concept in the field of psychology and how it can assist many in healing patterns they engage in their adult life. She also speaks about self-love and how that naturally pushes us toward self-care. These ideas will assist people who have endured any type of trauma or abuse. Many of all walks of life will find this show beneficial.Please subscribe!Link for free MP3 of Affirmations:https://mailchi.mp/5c3b0c687bd2/affirmQuestions or comments –  contact@lyraadams.comWebsite: https://www.lyraadams.comLyra Adams Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra encourages listeners to begin a new sense of responding to things in their world, along with reframing how they see events. These steps are toward reestablishing their personal power and creating a new life. Additionally, she shows them how changing their focus can shift things in their world. These ideas will assist people who have endured any type of trauma or abuse. Many of all walks of life will find this show beneficial.Please subscribe and enjoy!Click Here for free MP3 of AffirmationsQuestions or comments –  contact@lyraadams.comWebsite: https:www.lyraadams.comLife Garden Publishing Inc. Copyright 2020 © All Rights Reserved

Lyra takes listeners through an incredible affirmation process in this podcast. However, she begins the episode sharing two specific techniques for helping people find balance when they are having bouts of anxiety, post traumatic stress, depression, panic and fear. This practice will assist people who have endured any type of trauma or abuse. Many of all walks of life will find this show beneficial.If after listening to the affirmations you would like to enjoy them repeatedly, on demand, Lyra has created an mp3 that can be downloaded. It will only be offered free for a limited time.Please subscribe and enjoy!Link for MP3 of AffirmationsQuestions or comments –  contact@lyraadams.comWebsite: https:www.lyraadams.comLife Garden Publishing Inc. Copyright 2020 © All Rights ReservedAffirmation Music by Doug Maxwell

In this last episode of 2019, Lyra speaks about the importance of creating a framework around your goals of healing plus designing the life you desire. Accompanying video link:https://youtu.be/oyoVxexPVgEFor her free guided visualization she created for survivors, click here:Sign Up For Free Guided VisualizationEmail: contact@lyraadams.comWebsite - https://www.lyraadams.comLife Garden Publishing Inc. Copyright 2019 © All Rights Reserved  

In this episode, Lyra explores sound therapy for healing trauma or just maintaining better emotional attitudes and health. For free listener items, plus the guided visualization she created for survivors, click here:Sign Up For Free Guided VisualizationEmail: contact@lyraadams.comhttp://www.lyraadams.comLife Garden Publishing Inc. Copyright 2019 © All Rights Reserved

In this episode, Lyra takes listeners through the importance of the journey of healing and one of the first active steps to recovery. For her free guided visualization she created for survivors, click here:Sign Up For Free Guided VisualizationEmail: contact@lyraadams.comLife Garden Publishing Inc. Copyright 2019 © All Rights Reserved

In this episode, Lyra covers how shame affects us throughout our daily lives and gives holistic and healthy ways to rid ourselves of it.For her free guided visualization she created for survivors, click here:Sign Up For Free Guided VisualizationEmail: contact@lyraadams.comLife Garden Publishing Inc. Copyright 2019 © All Rights Reserved 

In this show, we are exploring one of our best friends: DenialDenial is a natural mechanism built in to all humans to allow us to feel safer so that we can move forward with life. It is an excellent protection device for things we just cannot seem to handle at the time. When engaged in denial, we spend time saying things are not there, when they are. We refuse to acknowledge them because that may require something of us that is too much of a toll for where we currently are. During those times, we need that safety mechanism in place. It is no different than how our bodies go into physical shock. Shock is a protection that happens automatically to numb our senses. We don’t tell our bodies to go into shock, anymore than we told ourselves to engage in denial. Denial naturally kicks in for us because it is painful to look at what happened.The problem is: Denial can become a way of life. Once you rely on it for coping with a traumatic event, you may find yourself engaging in it about many things. It becomes a way of life that is not true to us or others.Denial reinforces the need for secrets. Secrets carried for years become such a burden that they can make you ill. They can even make you want to harm yourself. In the medical field, denial like this is called experiential avoidance. Basically, it is the avoidance of thoughts, feelings, memories, physical sensations, and other internal experiences—even when doing so creates harm in the long-run. A study conducted in 2001 at Temple University by Marx and Sloan showed out of 99 survivors of child sexual abuse that experiential avoidance has a role in the development of psychological symptoms. ...continued on the podcastBreaking Free gives listeners, both male and female, ways to reduce the emotional effects of sexual abuse and live full, beautiful livesHosted by Lyra AdamsFree Mp3 Guided Visualizationcontact@lyraadams.comhttps:www.lyraadams.comLife Garden Publishing Inc. Copyright 2019 © All Rights Reserved 

Author, Lyra Adams, hosts BREAKING FREE - Healing The Emotional Effects of Sexual AbuseIn this introductory episode, Lyra explains the focus and purpose of the podcast and how it can benefit male and female survivors of sexual abuse. Website ~ https://wwwlyraadams.com Subscribe to Podcast Life Garden Publishing Inc. Copyright 2019 © All Rights Reserved