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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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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