In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are addressing this important topic here on Everyday Supermoms. 1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence in their lifetimes. Tori Whitaker, a mom, coach, and survivor whose journey from domestic violence to empowerment is nothing short of remarkable. Tori opens up about her early marriage, the hidden struggles with her husband’s addiction, and the devastating escalation into abuse. She vulnerably shares what it was like to escape with her infant son, seek refuge in a women’s shelter, and rebuild her life from scratch.

With honesty and strength, Tori describes how she worked multiple jobs, pursued her passion in fitness, and slowly created a safe, joy-filled life for her children. She talks about breaking generational cycles, redefining motherhood on her own terms, and building her coaching platform that helps moms move beyond survival into thriving.

Her story is a powerful reminder that resilience doesn’t mean avoiding hardship—it means choosing love, grit, and hope in the face of it.

Key Takeaways

• Abuse is often a “slow leak.” Tori shares how toxic dynamics crept in gradually, making them harder to recognize early on.

• Motherhood as motivation. Becoming a mom was the turning point that gave her the courage to leave and protect her son.

• Rebuilding takes time. From a women’s shelter to building a career in fitness, Tori’s journey proves that small steps lead to big victories.

• Resilience is learned. Her background as a gymnast taught her to “just do it”—a mindset she carried into rebuilding her life.

• “Abuse isn’t advertised—it’s a slow leak.” – Tori Whitaker

• “When you’re protecting your child, there’s a zero-tolerance policy. That’s when the mama bear comes out.” – Tori Whitaker

• “Failure is not an option. That’s always been my mantra.” – Tori Whitaker

• “I wasn’t going to be a statistic. I refused to pass this cycle on to my kids.” – Tori Whitaker

• “Mom is part of who I am, but it’s not all of who I am.” – Tori Whitaker

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Tori Whitaker is a fitness and mindset coach on a mission to help moms break free from the “martyr mom” narrative and live fully as themselves—while also being present, joyful mothers. A survivor of domestic violence and a single mom turned coach, she uses her story of resilience to empower women to find strength in nutrition, fitness, and mindset. Tori’s passion is helping moms simplify the chaos, embrace abundance, and create a motherhood they truly love.

• Tori Whitaker on Instagram: ⁠@torikwhit⁠

Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.

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