The Grass Gets Greener: Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Thriving in Life through Inspiring Stories

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This show is for survivors, by survivors. Each week I'm joined by an inspiring individual who has overcome a traumatic childhood to go on to not only survive, but thrive. Sharing their story to help inspire you to overcome the lasting effects of your chil


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    TGGG157: Solo Episode - A One Year Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 18:06


    In this episode, I talk about the healing journey I've been on over the past year and what my plans are going forward. Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram

    TGGG156: Announcing a Podcast Hiatus and Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 9:57


    In this episode, I talk about my recent decision to put the podcast on hiatus and take a break from all things related to The Grass Gets Greener for the time being. 

    TGGG155: Finding Healing by Using Your Past to Help Others with Randi Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 42:00


    In this episode, I'm joined by author Randi Owens. Randi joins me to share her story of how she's overcome a traumatic childhood by finding ways to take back control of her life and using her past experiences to help others.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/randiowens  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG154: Recovering the Pieces of Your Life After Trauma with Lizbeth Meredith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 45:55


    In this episode, I'm joined by Lizbeth Meredith, author of Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters. Lizbeth joins me to share her story of how she has navigated multiple traumas in her life, including the kidnapping of her daughters, to find a way to heal and help others who are struggling with their own trauma.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/lizbethmeredith  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG153: Update Episode: Janine Wirth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 51:23


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Janine Wirth from episode 132. Janine rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including the work she's currently doing helping female entrepreneurs overcome issues stemming from unresolved trauma so that they can have greater success.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/janinewirth2  Janine's first episode:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/janinewirth  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG152: Turning Your Past Experiences into Something Positive for Others with Michael Bluemling Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 35:21


    In this episode, I'm joined by US Army Veteran and author, Michael Bluemling Jr. Michael joins me to share his story of how he's using his traumatic childhood experiences as motivation to help improve the lives of others and have a positive impact in the world.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/michaelbluemling  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG151: From Chaos and Addiction to Peace and Sobriety with Lisa Boucher

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 71:29


    In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa Boucher of RaisingTheBottom.com. Lisa joins me to share her story of how she went from a chaotic upbringing and battling alcohol addiction to becoming sober and finding a new identity in the process of her recovery.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/lisaboucher  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG150: The Power of Our Mindset in Healing from Past Trauma with Kahila Hedayatzadeh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 46:45


    In this episode, I'm joined by Kahila Hedayatzadeh of meetkahila.com. Kahila joins me to share her story of how she has used a solution-based mindset to overcome challenges and find her purpose in life.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kahilah  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG149: Pushing Through the Struggle to Overcome Fears with Tom Leveen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 56:20


    In this episode, I'm joined by author Tom Leveen. Tom joins me to share his story of how he's been able to release fears that developed after experiencing trauma growing up despite still continuing to struggle with some of the after effects of that trauma.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/tomleveen  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG148: Developing a Positive Self-Image After Feeling Unlovable with Laura Fenamore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 48:36


    In this episode, I'm joined by Laura Fenamore of Skinny, Fat, Perfect. Laura joins me to share her story of how she has gone from feeling hopeless and unlovable to being confident in her body and loving the woman she is.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/laurafenamore  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG147: Conquering PTSD and Taking Your Power Back with Michele Rosenthal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 61:09


    In this episode, I'm joined by Michele Rosenthal of HealMyPTSD.com. Michele joins me to share her story of how she's been able to reclaim her identity and find joy again after suffering from PTSD symptoms for almost 30 years.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/micheler  Take The Grass Gets Greener's Free 5-Day Self-Esteem Challenge:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/selfesteem  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG146: Using Your Past to Make a Positive Impact in the World with Stacy Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 36:20


    In this episode, I'm joined by Stacy Johnson, founder of Central Texas Table of Grace. Stacy joins me to share her story of how she's gone from having a tumultuous childhood in the foster care system to creating a successful non-profit organization that provides a nurturing environment for foster kids.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/stacyjohnson  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG145: Understanding Your Past in Order to Move Through It with Jeremy Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 46:17


    In this episode, I'm joined by Jeremy Schneider, author of Fatherhood in 40-Minute Snapshots. Jeremy joins me to share his story of how he's been able to overcome a traumatic childhood and flourish as a father by doing the work necessary to heal.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/jeremys  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG144: Overcoming the Odds to Create a Better Future with Oleg Lougheed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 61:59


    Comments:   In this episode, I'm joined by Oleg Lougheed of Overcoming Odds. Oleg joins me to share his story of how he's used the challenges and obstacles he faced growing up to create the life that he has now where he's on a mission to help fellow orphans and adoptees live a life they've always dreamed of.   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/olegl  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG143: Update Episode: Jamie Sivrais

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 43:27


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Jamie Sivrais from episode 74. Jamie rejoins me to talk about what he been up to since he was first on the show, including an update on the work he's been doing with A Voice for the Innocent and future plans for the organization.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/jamies2  Jamie's first episode:   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/jamies  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG142: Update Episode: Kimberly Ewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 54:05


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Kimberly Ewing from episode 14. Kimberly rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including recent training she's been doing using Emotional CPR.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kimberlyewing2  Kimberly's first episode:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kimberlyewing  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG141: Facing the Past to Live as the Hero of Your Story with Perry Power

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2018 50:21


    In this episode, I'm joined by personal branding and storytelling coach, Perry Power. Perry joins me to share his story of how he's been able to find forgiveness and become the hero of his story after being sexually abused as a child.   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/perrypower  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG140: Update Episode: Chris Dorval

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 35:12


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Chris Dorval from episode 66. Chris rejoins me to talk about what he's been up to since he was first on the show, including the work he's currently doing in the addiction recovery field.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/chrisdorval2  Chris's first episode:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/chrisdorval  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG139: Pursuing Dreams on Your Journey to Heal from the Past with Matthew Greer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 50:57


    In this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Greer of My Alpha Life. Matthew joins me to share his story of how he's been able to overcome the long-term effects of having been sexually abused as a child and not having any support growing up to helping transform the lives of other men who have gone through something similar.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/matthewgreer  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG138: Recap Episode - The Best Advice from Year Four Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 22:26


    This is a special recap episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. You'll hear the advice that my guests from episodes 119-137 would have given themselves when they were going through their tough times based on what they know now.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/recap6  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG137: Doing Inner Work to Undo the Lessons of the Past with Kimberly Borges

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 52:07


    In this episode, I'm joined by Kimberly Borges of KimberlyBorges.com. Kimberly joins me to share her story of how she's been able to create the life she has today using self-help and personal development techniques to heal from growing up with an authoritarian parent who controlled everything she did.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kimberlyborges  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG136: Moving Beyond Your Past to Move Into Your Future with Matt Pappas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 44:59


    In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Pappas of Beyond Your Past. Matt joins me to share his story of how he's been able to work through the effects of childhood sexual abuse and bullying to create the life he has now where he's helping other survivors to not be defined by their past.   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/mattpappas  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG135: Update Episode: Svava Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 32:17


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Svava Brooks from episode 42. Svava rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including two books she's written to serve as daily guides to help survivors thrive after trauma, and how she's been supporting survivors through Periscope.  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/svavabrooks2  Svava's first episode:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/svavabrooks  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG134: Empowering Yourself to Change Your Future with Rhonda Cimorelli

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 44:19


    In this episode, I'm joined by Rhonda Cimorelli of A Balanced Life For You. Rhonda joins me to share her story of how she's been able to use her mindset to overcome past trauma and find ways to create the life she desires.   https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/rhondac  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  https://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG133: Update Episode: Isabelle Rizo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 27:42


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Isabelle Rizo from episode 91. Isabelle rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including her new podcast and an upcoming retreat she's hosting in Romania.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/isabellerizo2  Isabelle's first episode:   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/isabellerizo  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon  Check out this episode's sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG132: Healing Unresolved Trauma to Take Back Your Life with Janine Wirth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 51:22


    In this episode, I'm joined by Janine Wirth of JanineWirth.com. Janine joins me to share her story of how she's been able to find freedom from her traumatic childhood and is now helping other women do the same and take back control of their lives.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/janinewirth  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 sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG131: Climbing out of the Darkness to Reclaim Your Life with Suzanne Ludlum

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 49:19


    In this episode, I'm joined by Suzanne Ludlum of Trinity Yoga Therapy. Suzanne joins me to share her story of how she's been able to rise above the darkness of depression after suffering multiple devastating losses to become an advocate for those struggling as she once did.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/suzanneludlum  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 sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG130: Facing Your Past to Become Your Authentic Self with Kyle Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 50:08


    In this episode, I'm joined by Kyle Robinson of KyleVRobinson.com. Kyle joins me to share his story of how he's been able to overcome multiple challenges to create his own path to true fulfillment.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kylerobinson  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 sponsor: novni.com

    TGGG129: Choosing the Direction of Your Life After Bullying with Michael Mapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 47:10


    In this episode, I'm joined by Michael Mapes of Graveyard Innovation. Michael joins me to share his story of how he's been able to create success in business and in life after being bullied growing up along with how he is now sharing his message to inspire others to be able to do the same.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/michaelmapes  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 sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG128: Recovering from Abuse to Live a Full Life with Larry Ruhl

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 47:32


    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 sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG127: Providing Hope and Healing Through Writing and Music with Sandra Donald

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 42:49


    In this episode, I'm joined by author and musician, Sandra Donald. Sandra joins me to share her story of how she's been able to find healing through writing and music and why it's important for her to share her message of hope with others.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/sandradonald  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 sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG126: Using Your Past Experiences to Become Resilient Today with Mary Lovely

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 53:30


    In this episode, I'm joined by Mary Lovely of Say It, Survivor. Mary joins me to share her story of how she went from thinking she was destined for unhappiness to becoming resilient from her past experiences and living a life she loves today.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/marylovely  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 sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG125: Reclaiming Your Story on Your Path to Healing with Laura Parrott-Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 46:53


    In this episode, I'm joined by Laura Parrott-Perry of Say It, Survivor. Laura joins me to share her story of how she's been able to reclaim her story to tell it on her own terms and how she's now helping others to do the same so that they can take back the narrative of their lives.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/lauraperry  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 sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG124: Discussing the Top Ranked Anonymous Writing Website, Novni with Jack Roscoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 37:03


    This is a special episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Jack Roscoe, co-founder of the top ranked anonymous writing website, Novni, which will be sponsoring the podcast. Jack joins me to discuss the platform and its features along with sharing a little bit of his backstory of what led him to want to create this type of resource.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/jackroscoe  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 episodes sponsor: novni.com 

    TGGG123: Creating a New Story for Your Life Through Self-Discovery with Kelley Rheault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 49:45


    In this episode, I'm joined by Kelley Rheault. Kelley joins me to share her story of how she's been able to create a fulfilling life for herself and be able to fully accept herself for who she is rather than becoming a victim of her circumstances growing up and allowing that to hold her back in life.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/kelleyr  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 

    TGGG122: Update Episode: Iva Ursano

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 37:33


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Iva Ursano from episode 58. Iva rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including what's new with the Amazing Me Movement and the work she's been doing in Guatemala.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/ivaursano2  Iva's first episode:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/ivaursano  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon 

    TGGG121: Update Episode: Patrick Hodges

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 27:01


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Patrick Hodges from episode 55. Patrick rejoins me to talk about what he's been up to since he was first on the show, including the new books he's written and how writing has been the start of a whole new life for him.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patrickhodges2  Patrick's first episode:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patrickhodges  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon

    TGGG120: Rediscovering Your Sense of Self After Emotional Abuse with Carol-Ann Marshall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 46:24


    In this episode, I'm joined by Carol-Ann Marshall, author of I Dare You: Conquer Fear and Free Yourself From Emotional Abuse. Carol-Ann joins me to share her story of how the beliefs she formed growing up contributed to her getting into emotionally abusive relationships as an adult and how she's been able to break free of the abuse and take her life back.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/carolannmarshall  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 

    TGGG119: Finding the Hope to Get Through the Aftermath of Abuse with Jessica Emily

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 35:42


    In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Emily of LittlestLady.com. Jessica joins me to share her story of how she's been able to recover from the aftermath of abuse, including debilitating OCD, to live a life she loves today.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/jessicaemily  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 

    TGGG118: Recap Episode – The Best Advice from Year 3 Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 24:01


    This is a special recap episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. You'll hear the advice that my guests from episodes 97-117 would have given themselves when they were going through their tough times based on what they know now.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/recap5  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 

    TGGG117: Developing the Confidence to Be Yourself After Bullying with Ngozi Kemjika

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2017 40:29


    In this episode, I'm joined by Ngozi Kemjika of Simply NGO. Ngozi joins me to share her story of how she has been able to love herself and be confident in herself again after feeling like she wasn't worthy or good enough due to bullying.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/simplyngo  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

    TGGG116: Moving Beyond the Trauma to Find Healing and Happiness with Mary Ellen Sinclair

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 49:28


    In this episode, I'm joined by Mary Ellen Sinclair, author of A Girl's Courage. Mary Ellen joins me to share her story of how she's been able to use the gifts within her to move into a life of thriving after growing up sexually abused.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/maryellens  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors at the link below:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon

    TGGG115: From Bullied and Isolated to Helping Others Leave a Legacy with Tina Dietz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2017 40:36


    In this episode, I'm joined by Tina Dietz of StartSomething Creative Business Solutions. Tina joins me to share her story of how she's been able to overcome the effects of childhood bullying through doing personal development work and gaining a better understanding of human behavior.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/tinad  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors at the link below:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/guide  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon

    TGGG114: Update Episode: Derrick Duplessy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 32:09


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Derrick Duplessy from episode 3. Derrick rejoins me to talk about what he's been up to since he was first on the show, including his new stress relief community, Scream Club, and a sneak peak into a new project he's working on for 2018.  Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors at the link below!   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/derrickduplessy2  Derrick's first episode:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/derrickduplessy  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon

    TGGG113: Shifting Your Perspective to Break Free of the Past with Maria Salomao-Schmidt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 70:09


    In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Salomao-Schmidt, author of Finally Full of Yourself: Unlocking Your Spiritual DNA. Maria joins me to share her story of how she's been able to break free of her past to live life to the fullest by shifting her perspective on her past experiences.   Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies Guide for Survivors at the link below!  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/marias  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon

    TGGG112: Empowering Yourself to Break Free of the Patterns of Abuse with Dr. Rose Maina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 59:37


    In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rose Maina, author of The Book of Rose: Rituals of Self-Empowerment. Rose joins me to share her story of how she's been able to dismantle the programming of her abuse to get her life back and empower others to do the same.   Get your free copy of The Top 10 Strategies My Guests Have Used for Overcoming the Effects of Past Trauma at the link below!  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/rosem  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon 

    TGGG111: Taking Charge of Your Life and Creating Your Future with Michelle Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 36:01


    In this episode, I'm joined by Michelle Lewis of VisibilityVixen.com. Michelle joins me to share her story of how she has been able to find the power inside of her to change her reality and create the life she has today after growing up with a compromised immune system and being bullied in middle school.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/michellelewis  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon

    TGGG110: Turning Post-Traumatic Stress into Post-Traumatic Strength with Dr. John A. King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 53:01


    In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. John A. King of Give Them a Voice Foundation. John joins me to share his story of how he's been able to help himself heal from sexual abuse by finding the necessary tools and turning his experience from a source of stress into a source of strength.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/johnking  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon

    TGGG109: Evolving from a Traumatic past into a Beautiful Life Today with Annie Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 43:34


    In this episode, I'm joined by Annie Kim, author of A Beautiful Evolution: Overcoming Adversity Through Art. Annie joins me to share her story of how she's been able to create a beautiful life for herself today after growing up in an abusive and controlling environment that left her feeling depressed and suicidal.  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/anniekim  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon 

    TGGG108: Update Episode: Emily Stroia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 38:24


    This is a special update episode of The Grass Gets Greener podcast. I'm joined by Emily Stroia from episode 86. Emily rejoins me to talk about what she's been up to since she was first on the show, including some new techniques she's been using in her healing journey and a crowdfunding campaign she has for her new book.   http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/emilys2  Emily's first episode:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/emilys  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon 

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    TGGG107: Choosing Yourself in Order to Heal from Abuse with Farrha Hyman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 90:44


    In this episode, I'm joined by sexual abuse survivor Farrha Hyman. Farrha joins me to share her story of how she's been able to learn to love herself and find her worth after being abused for most of her childhood and adolescence.    http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/farrhahyman  Help support the show on Patreon:  http://thegrassgetsgreener.com/patreon 

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