Podcasts about sexual abuse recovery

Zain Johnson is in conversation with Mara Glenny, Founder of TEARS Foundation — a pioneering organisation providing critical support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse across South Africa. From a free national referral system using mobile technology, to GBV training for police, corporates and community groups, TEARS is working to ensure survivors are heard, supported, and protected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a crucial continuation of our discussion on human trafficking in this latest episode of Family Vision. Host Amy Rienow welcomes guests Rachel Timothy and Denise Walsh. Rachel continues to share her story of surviving trafficking and how she has experienced God's mercy and healing. Parents will be encouraged with practical action steps to create an emotionally safe home and be on guard for potentially unhealthy relationships.  Featured Resources: Read Rachel Timothy's book "Open Blind Eyes" to delve deeper into her personal story and the broader issue of human trafficking. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/166414367X  Listen to their podcast "Stop Suffering In Silence" on trauma and trafficking recovery: https://stopsuffering.org/stop-sis-podcast/  Explore resources and support through Stop Suffering In Silence at https://stopsuffering.org

In this deeply personal episode of Family Vision, host Rob Rienow is joined again by Brian Haynes, lead pastor at Bay Area Church and author, for a continuation of their compelling conversation. This time, the focus shifts to the difficult story of Brian's family's battle through the aftermath of uncovering a painful secret that led them into their deepest wilderness yet. Brian shares the heart-wrenching journey of his oldest daughter's experience of sexual assault and the profound impact it had on every member of their family. Through their struggle with anger, betrayal, and seeking justice, the Haynes family also embarked on a path toward healing, leaning into Christ, community support, and Christian counseling. This episode offers hope and guidance for families facing their darkest moments the unwavering presence of God in the midst of terrible pain. God loves your family and there is hope for your future.  Featured Resources: To connect with Brian and access resources mentioned in the episode, visit https://brianhaynes.org and explore his book, "War in the Wilderness: Fight for Your Family When Life Isn't as It Should Be" Learn more at: Amazon.com/dp/161484139X  For prayer requests or further support, email the Family Vision team at podcast@visionaryfam.com  

This episode contains discussion on sexual assault and rape. If you find this subject triggering or you yourself have experienced sexual assault or rape and need help, call 1800 RESPECT (737732). A sexual assault advocate, writer, public speaker and artist, Marnie Goodfriend's activism spans over two decades. She is the founder of Write To Healing, a movement to help sexual assault survivors reauthor their experience through the written word. She has worked with the Silence Breakers, Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation, USC's Violence Intervention Program, Peace Over Violence, and changemakers including Rosanna Arquette and Rose McGowan.  During our conversation, Marnie and I discussed the power of writing and how it can heal and uncover what's holding us back in trauma - regardless of what happened. This podcast is brought to you by Ethical Change Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think of 9 women you know. Statistics says that 1 of those women was sexually abused as a child. This week, Angel Ricchuiti bravely tells us her story of sexual abuse within the church. She gives us hope that God heals, restores and is near to us through the body of Christ and skilled professionals. You will hear practical ways to listen well and come alongside a friend who suffered trauma as you are graciously invited into her story. And, you will be encouraged to think about the process of uprooting fears and walking in freedom caused by hurts. Be informed and empowered toward empathy and compassion whether trauma or abuse is a part of your story or not.   Angel is a wife, mother of four, as well as a trained counselor.  WARNING: This episode contains references to child sexual abuse within the church. We know Angel's story may be especially hard for some, as it may stir up very real feelings. Please be encouraged, Angel's story is full of hope and healing, too. While this episode might not be good for little ears, it is a story that will equip you and help you walk in more freedom. Connect with Angel Ricchuiti:  Website:  https://angelricchuiti.blogspot.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angel.ricchuiti  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelricchuiti/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/angelricchuiti  Links Mentioned:   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES BELOW  Tim Ricchuiti's TikTok:@polymathematic Related Episodes: Ep 260 The Window of Tolerance:: Charissa Fry Summer of Mentorship 2018 (Wk 5) :: Dr. Peggy Banks “Pain Not Wasted” Featured Sponsors:  StichFix: Get started today by filling out your free style quiz at StitchFix.com/DMA and take advantage of free shipping and returns. Outschool: Help your kids get excited about learning and save $15  fifteen dollars off your child's first class. Outschool.com/DMA,  use code DMA. PrepDish: PrepDish founder, Allison, is offering listeners a free 2-week trial. Check out PrepDish.com/dma for this amazing deal! Resources for Sexual Abuse Recovery and Prevention: Books for Kids: Let's Talk About Body Boundaries, Consent and Respect - Jayneen Sanders  God Made All of Me – Justin S. Holcomb Good Picture Bad Pictures - Kristen Jenson Books for Survivors: Suffering and the Heart of God – Dr. Diane Langberg The Wounded Heart – Dr. Dan Allender The Trauma Heart – Judy Crane The Body Keep the Score - Bessel van der Kolk Redeeming Love – Francine Rivers The Hiding Place – Corrie Ten Boom Believing God – Beth Moore People to Follow: Diane Langberg Boz Tchividjian GRACE – Godly Response to Abuse in Christian Environments - Nonprofit Jimmy HInton Rachael and Jacob Denhollander Beth Moore Kay Warren Books Recs & Questions to Ask Your Local Church Leadership: On Guard – Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse at Church, by Deepak Reju We Too – Mary E. Demuth Who knows about/ keeps track of convicted sex offenders in our congregation?  Who monitors their coming and going on our campus?  Who on staff is responsible to check in with their probation officers and confirm the reason for their status on the sex offenders list and recommendations they have for securing safety? What is the safety plan for these individuals? What is included & who supervises this plan? How often does the supervisor meet with this perpetrator or other known perpetrators AND fact check the information they provide?  Is he or other known perpetrators chaperoned while on campus? Do we have an official document which discloses how we as a church body agree to handle this particular issue?

In this episode of Pure Curiosity I speak with trauma coach and survivor Nate Postlethwait on his experience with religious trauma, and his recovery from the abuses he experienced in childhood. After disclosing his experiences of sexual abuse, Nate was told he needed to repent and was pushed into conversion therapy, where he was forbidden to discuss important aspects of his trauma and identity for many years. Over time, Nate realized he needed a very different kind of support for his recovery, and eventually found his way to inner child work. This is a very candid and powerful conversation about the traumatic underbelly of religious fundamentalism, and finding healing on your own terms.About Our Guest:A few years ago Nate Postlethwait walked away from a highly successful career in real estate in order to give himself a reset and find more understanding in his life. He sold his home and everything with it and traveled throughout the world for several months. During his travels, he began publicly sharing his journey of healing from childhood trauma and the battles with his mental health. Quickly, a community began to form. Other survivors began sharing their stories in the comments section. That community has quickly grown to over 120k and continues to have thousands of new friends join weekly.Nate has lead sold out webinars on inner child work and most recently, written a four week course on this work and offers multiple weekly q & a's that help share stories from within this survivor community. On the weekends, he posts the funniest memes sent in from those who follow along and does a segment on "My worst possible advice" where others write in what they want advice on. He describes himself as a loud introvert, but also incredibly tender hearted to those who are hurting and need help. His life mission is to help those who need trauma informed therapy find it in a way that is accessible and affordable. He is an avid traveler, but proudly calls Denver, CO home.Visit Nate's WebsiteFollow Nate on Instagram 

In this episode, Eve and Rachel draw back the curtain to give a behind the scenes look at their work together.We both share about our passion for abuse prevention work, cultivating trauma-informed leadership, and bringing a social justice lens to sexual abuse recovery. We chat about the importance of family and community, the origin story of the Transforming Trauma podcast segment, the upcoming Emerge: Unleash Your Empowered Self Retreat...and much more! Resources:Healing from Sexual Abuse Facebook GroupWhite Rage, by Carol AndersonEmerge: Unleash Your Empowered Self Women's RetreatBoston Area Rape Crisis Center---Support our show! If you'd like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mari interviews Grant DeCrane (Pray For Sleep) and Katharine Petzold (Psychotherapist & Licensed Counselor, Trauma Specialist). Musician and lead singer Grant DeCrane of alternative rock band Pray For Sleep shares his story of sexual trauma, depression and anxiety. Grant begins counseling but still experiences panic attacks and self-harm by cutting. His feelings of guilt and self-blame are relieved by therapy and music.Grant shares the coping skills learned in therapy that lead to his recovery and healing. Pray For Sleep become advocates for mental health for teens and young adults by creating the Screamback Program (screamback.org). Next, Mari talks with Katharine Petzold, a psychotherapist specializing in trauma, depression and anxiety. Katharine talks about the emotions often experienced after sexual trauma, ways to deal with the aftermath, imposter syndrome, and the many reasons behind why musicians seem to experience more mental health issues than other career occupations. “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.”For free or affordable mental help, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/Support our mission at checkyourheadpodcast.com or on our patreon.com page. Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated

We're in a series on relationships that aren't mainstream. This week, we're joined by Spiritual Counselor, Cris Flippen, to talk about walking with those who have sexual abuse in their past.  The Walking With Podcast is powered by ReStory Labs, the digital laboratory of Restoration Counseling.Learn more about Restoration Counseling.Learn more about ReStory Labs.Learn more about Cris Flippen.

Brooke Heym is a mother, entrepreneur, sexual empowerment and intimacy coach, public speaker, musician, and a survivor of many forms of abuse. Brooke’s mission is to help people learn how to reestablish sexuality into a positive part of their life and begins by sharing with us how shame and creativity are often related.Brooke’s experience of sexual trauma began when she was 8 years old, with her stepfather. With the abuse lasting into her teenage years, she explains the fault that he placed on her and how it impacted her way of thinking about her worth and power. She believed that she was responsible for her childhood abuse and broken family and that it was engrained in her that her purpose was to be hurt. Having experienced date rape and divorcing from three abusive marriages by the age of 27, Brooke gets vulnerable and speaks about her experience trying to stop the abuse from happening but not actually being able to stop it. Brooke talks about boundaries and making the profound decision to stand up for yourself or be the victim. She shares her experience reporting her abuser to the police and the group counseling she participated in that included bringing in perpetrators to share what goes on in their minds. Having her daughter was a turning point for Brooke in the sense that she realized she didn’t want her daughter to experience what she went through, so she went to therapy to work through that as well. “Your brain challenges to heal further.”Brooke wanted to learn how to engage in intimacy without it bringing up pain and being traumatic, so getting a mentor and discovering how to heal the way she connected with herself was monumental. She learned how to revisit trauma and associate new meaning to it instead of seeing herself as someone who deserved to be hurt. She began to see strength and value in herself and utilize the continuous opportunity for reevaluation that comes from pushing yourself to understand and heal. Brooke’s clientele is made of up people who have experienced sexual trauma and people who grew up thinking that sex is bad and shameful. She gives powerful advice for moms who have experienced trauma and abuse, emphasizing the importance of never judging your feelings, but feeling them and letting them pass through. She brings up using meditative masturbation to reprogram the brain to be in a different space during sexually intimate moments and the other practices she teaches her clients during her retreats, one-on-one sessions, and group Zoom sessions. The main motivating question underlining Brooke’s entire life is: what is the key to resilience? Tune in to hear her break down her answer and talk about the book that impacted her life the most. “We can have all the knowledge in the world, but it is not our knowledge that will heal us, it is our feelings that will heal us."Connect with Brooke Heym:To book a FREE 90 minute Initial Discovery Session, visit her website: www.brookeheym.com Find her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/brookeheym Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brookeheym Email her: brooke@brookeheym.com Connect with the host, Tiffany Barnes:Listen to more episodes of Speak LOUD: www.speakloudpodcast.com Visit my non-profit’s website: www.sharethemovement.org Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakloudpodcast

In this week's episode, Matt and Braden chat with Dr. Kelli Palfy, who is a trauma and sexual abuse therapist. She breaks down her new book "Men Too, Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse," and talks about how men can heal from sexual abuse that they've experienced.

Today’s guest is Rachel Grant. Rachel is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse.  Rachel brings to the table a passionate belief that her clients do not have to remain trapped or confronted daily by the thoughts or behaviors that result from abuse. Through her own journey of recovery from sexual abuse, she has gained insight and understanding about what it takes to overcome it. This makes it possible for her to relate to and appreciate other’s struggles intimately.  Based on her desire to foster community, intimacy, and connection, Rachel has dedicated much of her time to understanding relationships and communication and how they are impacted by abuse. For her, how we are relating to others is crucial to improving the overall quality of our lives. In addition to the lessons she's learned along the way, she has attended various lectures and trainings to further hone her skills.  You can learn more about her at www.RachelGrantCoaching.com. You can join our HIVE Community and begin Harnessing Integral Vibrational Energy for yourself by clicking HERE! Sign up for your Podcast Launch Breakthrough Call Today, and please be sure to check out our other podcasts: The PodQuest Show, Buy This - Not That! and Something to Wine About. Please, don’t forget to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

I was joined by Rhodena Mesadieu. We talked about faith and sexual abuse recovery and how they can coexist. She discussed her journey on becoming a clinical social worker and how she discovered her calling and purpose. Rhodena, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is the owner of Restore Wellness Counseling Center, a private practice in Royal Palm Beach. She specializes in working with adolescent girls and adult women that have a history of trauma. She is especially passionate to help individuals overcome a history of sexual trauma, family dysfunction dynamics, and relationships. Her therapeutic focus is to help her clients reconstruct a positive sense of self, gain safety, and establish healthy habits to restore their mental and emotional wellness.   Where to Find Rhodena Private Practice Website Dare To Be A Girl Therapy Practice Instagram If you don’t already, follow me on twitter, facebook and instagram For inquiries and/or collaborations, email us at podcast@saraelysee.com

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June is self-worth month here on the podcast. We started off talking with the UK's leading confidence coach and transformational mentor, Amy Rushworth, as she shared some of her story and talked about how finding your voice is in direct relation to self-confidence and developing your self-worth. After that, we shared some thoughts on how you are the one that gets to define who you are, and what you're about; your worth is not dependent on anyone or anything. So if you haven’t checked out those two episodes you’ll want to go back after this one and give em a listen.Continuing on with the self-worth theme, we’re talking with returning guest and friend, Brian Cardoza. Brian is an author, artist, and national speaker, using his platform to help share the message of his survivor story and encourage both men and women to take that first step of seeking help to work through a traumatic past.Brian’s message of hope, presented in such an authentic, genuine, and down-to-earth way, is inspiring because he’s able to relate to the unique struggles that survivors go through, including the silence and shame that keeps them stuck and feeling unable to reach out for help.We talk with Brian about his survivor story and get into a deep discussion about the struggles of survivors who are trying to find their voice and reach out for help. Throughout our chat, with Brian, you’ll notice how we use some well-timed, and improvisational humor to help illustrate that while this work is deep, powerful, difficult, and necessary, there is hope in healing and all of that work hard pays off.Plus, near the end of the podcast, in true Brian Cardoza form, he drops a nugget of wisdom that will result in a future episode on the topic of bringing awareness to "coercive rape" and the pressure that both men and women feel when it comes to intimacy. Believe me, friend, this one will definitely cause you to pause and ponder his take on this delicate subject. Please consider sharing your voice to help shape the direction of the podcast, by taking our Listener Survey. It only takes a couple of minutes and is completely anonymous. All conversation and information exchanged during participation on the Beyond Your Past Podcast, on BeyondYourPast.com, and BeyondYourPastRadio.com is intended for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on these podcasts or posted on the above-mentioned websites are supplements for or supersedes the relationship and direction of your medical or mental health providers.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sPH8pMZ)

Welcome to episode one hundred and sixty one of The Inspired Women Podcast. In today's episode your host Megan Hall interviews Rachel Grant. Rachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery... Read moreBeyond Recovery From Childhood Sexual Abuse Featuring Rachel Grant Episode 161

Sexual Abuse & RecoveryRebecca & Kim Schaper - Openly discuss their family history with Sexual Abuse and Recovery in helpful detail. This is one you simply must listen to, with direct discussions about their family recovery process and work with others. Their vulnerability, shame, and recovery practices will help others stand up and be counted. Rebecca's father molested both this mother and daughter. You must listen to this account to hear how these two open, brave women have reconstructed their lives. Additional Family InsightsRebecca was first interviewed on the challenging return of her schizophrenic brother years later at http://corebrainjournal.com/218 (http://corebrainjournal.com/218) Photo by https://unsplash.com/photos/Qa_Pr6mf38A?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Michael Milverton) on https://unsplash.com/@milverton?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) ------------- LinksKim: https://www.kimschaper.com/about/ (https://www.kimschaper.com/about/) Rebecca: https://www.rebeccaschaper.com/ (https://www.rebeccaschaper.com/) Seth Oberst - Therapist for Kim: https://www.sethoberst.com/about-me.html (https://www.sethoberst.com/about-me.html) ------------ Multiple Additional CBJ Experts on Improved Medical InterventionsSexual Trauma Experts: http://corebrainjournal.com/219 (http://corebrainjournal.com/219) These Mindset Experts: http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset (http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset) Teen Experts:http://corebrainjournal.com/teen ( http://corebrainjournal.com/teen) Relationship Experts: http://corebrainjournal.com/relationships (http://corebrainjournal.com/relationships) Accelerated Resolution Therapy for PTSD - Dr. Kevin Kip: http://corebrainjournal.com/201 (http://corebrainjournal.com/201) ------------ Forward This Audio Message Link To a Friendhttp://corebrainjournal.com/257 (http://corebrainjournal.com/257) -----------ThanksThanks to Kim and Rebecca for joining us here at CBJ to review your personal observations and research about the absolute value of direct interventions and recovery practices following sexual abuse. ---- Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/corebrain-journal/id1102718140?mt=2 (please leave an honest review for the CoreBrain Journal Podcast on iTunes). Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated. Reviews do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each one of them. Be counted. Consider this: If this post with these several references is helpful, please take a moment to pass it on. QuestionsIn closing, if you have any questions, drop a comment on any posting here at CBJ, and I'll get back to you. This discerning show of world-class experts is here for you, your families, and your clients - to tighten our collective dialogue for more precise answers. SubscribeAnd finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on http://corebrainjournal.com/itunes (iTunes )to get automatic updates, or if you're on an Android Device subscribe for timely updates at http://corebrainjournal.com/google (Google Play). Yes, these extraordinary experts with hundreds of years of combined experience are free. ------------Our Next CoreBrain Journal Episode258 Julie M. Simon, MA, MBA, LMFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with twenty-seven+ years of experience helping overeaters and imbalanced eaters stop dieting, heal their relationships with themselves and their bodies, lose excess weight, - and keep it off. A lifelong fitness enthusiast, she is also a certified personal trainer with over twenty-five years of experience designing exercise and...

  David and Chunjay discuss where they are and what they are doing for the weekend. David discusses the ups and downs of therapy. On the collapse of silence. What is lacking? Sometimes it’s not stuff. On living within the evangelical subculture. Discussing whiskey. On Jamey and David’s friendship, and the wisdom David imparted to him. On sharing stories. David is working on a project called Postmodern Hymns. On Christianity and Art. On the narrative of faith giving way to the narrative of consumption. On how Christian music has become a safe soccer mom thing. On John Reuben saying “shit” on his new record. Lots of other stuff. :) Kenosis - about emptying, not acquiring knowledge. On success vs. vulnerability. On being helpful to friends.   Great lines from David: “Sex is a gift or a curse, depending on how you handle it.” “Maybe postmodernity and consumption are not the best thing for the soul.” “I’m an older guy trying to figure out, ‘What is my legacy?’” “I get to be around children a lot. I find that the older I get, the more and more children make. They’re still vibrant about life.” “In ancient cultures, there was a lot more storytelling, and people had those stories inform them.” “As the consumption became more important than the proclamation, the proclamation got dumbed down, and the consumption went up, and so now it’s bad art, and it’s trying to talk about God simultaneously. It’s like, oh, crap, we don’t need more of this.” “Any guy who wants to walk in integrity with his sexuality knows that he needs assistance.” “I think self is much more communal. It’s not just communal in the sense of you’re meant to be a part of something bigger than yourself. You don’t become yourself until you understand you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. There’s a mutuality to it.” “What part of my life am I in denial about? Because I think somehow what has happened to  me in the past when I did those things, it wouldn’t happen again. What would lead me to believe that I could somehow bypass that? And when somebody tells you the story of where they’re at, it’s a reminder of their mutual vulnerability.” “Our culture doesn’t teach us to wait for the good stuff.” “I was trying to act like I was angry, because that was what I was told to do. The truth is, I had to get in touch with how pervasive those acts had…affected me, made me afraid of people, made me stand-offish, made me fearful of intimacy, made me distrustful of EVERYBODY. I’m talking at a deep level. Physically distrustful.” “And of course it fed into some of my weaknesses, like rather than be in a healthy sexual relationship, I would be more of a voyeur. I would stand apart. I didn’t know how to be in my body, because I left my body as a 6 year old kid.” “I’ve had to realize that not going to that place and processing that was very dangerous for my soul. I didn’t know it, but it was forming in me this sense that I was what happened to me.” “And we often tend to think like we are what happened to us. So if somebody divorces me unfairly, if someone abuses me unfairly, fires us unfairly, says something to us that’s unfair, there’s this part of us, the little kid inside, ‘Well, I guess that’s who I am.’ And then we start making decisions that affirm that. And then one day we wake up and find that we’re the perpetrator that hurt us.” “Now, it’s more of a protecting myself by believing what’s beautiful about me, what’s beautiful and true. And not what’s dark and hidden.” “Before I was trying to be angry because people would say, ‘Oh, he’s working on it.’” “Do you like tacos?” “Look at me, sure.”   Lines from Chunjay: “The intent and context. I played a couple of ‘Christian’ shows this summer, and I really am trying to avoid doing that. The must that I am writing now belongs in bars and breweries, and coffee shops where adults are. And I remember playing my first youth group in more than a decade. And I cut two songs out. It’s not that I said anything that was technically wrong, but gosh, our lead song is ‘The Waitress Song,’ and we talk about drinking rum and Coke, and asking the waitress for her phone number, and that is not what I’m trying to put in front of 14 years old.”   What are we drinking: David Bunker: Riesling Wine Jamey Bennett: 1816 Chattanooga Whiskey, a Yuengling   David Bunker’s info: Find him on Facebook, and look up the notes if you friend him.   Chunjay’s info: @royalruckus, @royalruckusofficial, @justjamey, @jameybennett, http://pledgemusic.com/projects/worldsokayestrapper   Others: http://samsonsociety.org http://newadamweekend.org   Featured songs: “Never…” by Royal Ruckus (featuring Jeremiah Dirt and Manchild of Mars Ill and Deepspace5) from The Summer of the Cicadas “The Waitress Song” by Royal Ruckus from The Summer of the Cicadas “Shipwreck” by CookBook and Uno.Mas from the Robertson Bullies EP “How Does It Feel?”  by Royal Ruckus (featuring Shedlyn) from The Summer of the Cicadas “The Chicken-Filled Donut Caper” by Royal Ruckus Closing song: “Doin’ It My Way” by Buckshot LeFonque Shout outs: Mary Oliver, The Waste Makers book, a men’s social group Whiskey & Iron, Randy Newman, Sixpence None the Richer, Argyle Park, Cornerstone, Burning Man, Pedro the Lion, Neal Morse, John Reuben, AudioFeed Festival, Samson Society, New Adam, Nate Larkin, Metanoia, The Samson House, Orthodoxy, Richard Rohr, Sam Kem.

Rachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach. She brings to the table a passionate belief that her clients do not have to remain trapped or confronted daily by the thoughts or behaviors that result from abuse. Through her own journey of recovery from sexual abuse, she has gained insight and understanding about what it takes to overcome abuse. This makes it possible for her to relate to and appreciate your struggles intimately. Based on her desire to foster community, intimacy, and connection, she has dedicated much of her time to understanding relationships and communication and how they are impacted by abuse. For her, how we are relating to others is crucial to improving the overall quality of our lives. In addition to the lessons she's learned along the way, she has attended various lectures and trainings to further hone her skills. Her program, Beyond Surviving, has been specifically designed to change the way we think about and heal from abuse. Based on her educational training, study of neuroscience, and lessons learned from her own journey, she has successfully used this program since 2007 to help her clients break free from the past and move on with their lives. She holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She provides a compassionate and challenging approach for her clients while using coaching as opposed to therapeutic models. She is also a member of San Francisco Coaches and The CSA Survivor Force.

Coach Cafe' Radio is THE Self Empowerment place to meet where you get your weekly cup of inspiration with Certified Master Life Coach Kathleen Martin, LOACC. Listen to 'Enlightened Conversations' about what matters most and learn life changing proven and effective life coaching practices, processes and skills to help you live your best life! Rachel Grant is the owner and founder of Rachel Grant Coaching and is a Sexual Abuse Recovery Coach. She is also the author of Beyond Surviving: The Final Stage in Recovery from Sexual Abuse.  She works with survivors of childhood sexual abuse who are beyond sick and tired of feeling broken, unfixable, and burdened by the past. She helps them let go of the pain of abuse and finally feel normal. Her program, Beyond Surviving, has been specifically designed to change the way we think about and heal from abuse. Based on her educational training, study of neuroscience, and lessons learned from her own journey, she has successfully used this program since 2007 to help her clients break free from the past and move on with their lives.  Rachel holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. She provides a compassionate and challenging approach for her clients while using coaching as opposed to therapeutic models. She is also a member of San Francisco Coaches and Survivor Force CSA.  Learn more at www.rachelgrantcoaching.com. Meet Your Host - visit www.kathleenmartincoaching.com and receive your Quick Coaching 5 Part Audio Series and download your Coaching Wheel Tool!  Visit - www.coachcaferadio.com- Sign up for your Self Empowerment Gifts and stay connected! 

Explore how the brain becomes 'wired' as a result of abuse and learn techniques for challenging negative patterns of thought and behavior.

Explore how the brain becomes 'wired' as a result of abuse and learn techniques for challenging negative patterns of thought and behavior.

Tonight's special guest is Rachel Grant, MA, from San Francisco, a Trauma Recovery Coach, a returning NAASCA family member who was abused as a child by her grandfather in Oklahoma. Rachel Grant is a Sexual Abuse Recovery coach with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. Rachel provides a compassionate and challenging approach for her clients while using coaching as opposed to therapeutic models to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse let go of the pain of abuse and finally feel normal. As Ms Grant says, "What you think, you create!" Rachel brings to the table a passionate belief that her clients do not have to remain trapped or confronted daily by the thoughts or behaviors that result from abuse. Through her own journey of recovery from sexual abuse, she has also gained insight and understanding about what it takes to overcome abuse. This makes it possible for her to relate to and appreciate her clients' struggles intimately. Based on her desire to foster community, intimacy, and connection, Rachel has dedicated much of her time to understanding relationships and communication and how they are impacted by abuse. For her, how we are relating to others is crucial to improving the overall quality of our lives. Her program, Beyond Surviving, has been specifically designed to change the way we think about and heal from abuse. Rachel has an upcoming free 90 minute teleseminar, Understanding the 3 Stages of Recovery from Sexual Abuse, that's being offered at 9pm EST (so 6pm PAC)  on April 23rd. Participants will learn: 1) How to identify which stage of recovery you are in, 2) What the goals of recovery are for each stage and 3) The types of support to seek out at each stage. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A.

At the top of tonight's show, Licia Berry will discuss Reclaiming our Sacredness:  Recovery from Sexual Abuse through the Sacred Feminine.  Licia will help listeners understand how to embody the feminine, to see the connection between the feminine and creativity, and changing patterns of sexual abuse.  Also, overcoming low self esteem and being told you're "trash," difficult wounds from the mother-daughter relationship, masculine healing and knowing ourselves as sacred. Crossing the threshold into the second half of the show we have with us Gloria Feldt, renowned activist, former CEO of Planned Parenthood and author of NO Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power discussing women's empowerment.

Do you often find yourself struggling with anger management, fear and anxiety, trust issues, fear of intimacy, post traumatic stress disorder, or depression? Have you found it difficult to move on from the pain of past abuse? Do you loved ones repeatedly encourage you to "find out who you are" and "learn to love yourself"? In this episode we'll talk more about learning to trust again after trauma and abuse. Crystal Blount, a survivor of sexual assault, shares lessons she has learned about caring for self, learning to love yourself, coping with emotional anxiety and depression, and healing and moving past childhood trauma and sexual assault. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize time for self-care, prayer and intimacy with God, and recognize when they need to seek professional help.  If you have show ideas or any interest in being a guest on the show, feel free to email Crystal Blount Ministries at Blazonsoul@gmail.com 

Do you often find yourself struggling with anger management, fear and anxiety, trust issues, fear of intimacy, post traumatic stress disorder, or depression? Have you found it difficult to move on from the pain of past abuse? Do you loved ones repeatedly encourage you to "find out who you are" and "learn to love yourself"? In this episode we'll talk more about learning to trust again after trauma and abuse. Crystal Blount, a survivor of sexual assault, shares lessons she has learned about caring for self, learning to love yourself, coping with emotional anxiety and depression, and healing and moving past childhood trauma and sexual assault. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize time for self-care, prayer and intimacy with God, and recognize when they need to seek professional help.  If you have show ideas or any interest in being a guest on the show, feel free to email Crystal Blount Ministries at Blazonsoul@gmail.com