The Heal Thrive Dream Podcast

Amanda Blackwood wears; author, public speaker, podcast host, artist, survivor; but ultimately, she’s a woman who transformed her trauma into resilience and strength.When Amanda finally managed to get away from the man who was trafficking her, she was thirty-one years old and didn’t know what she’d gone through even had a name, much less how to deal with the pain of feeling like a broken person, unworthy of love and filled with so much anger. On a freezing cold day in 2018 she saw former trafficked people standing strong and showing their beautiful resiliency on a stage at an anti-trafficking event. At that moment she finally knew what her purpose in life would be. Since then, Amanda has spoken on a multitude of stages, international summits, radio programs, and had over a dozen books. She launched two podcasts-one that focuses on interviewing other authors of trauma, and the other that discusses the long-term consequences of trauma and how to fight back for a better life. Amanda lives in Denver, Colorado with her rescue cats and supportive husband who keep her safe.Websites: http://www.growthfromdarkness.com/ www.DetailedPieces.comAmanda's book: The Road We Left Behind: https://amzn.to/3JQo98NCustom Justice: https://amzn.to/3QgVdKqThe Unlikely: https://amzn.to/3Qh1uGdNew Hope: https://amzn.to/3w6TiByStages of Trauma: https://amzn.to/4aNHZNwThe Shack in the Woods: https://amzn.to/49McPotThe Miller Miles: https://amzn.to/3JuApLFDetailed Pieces of a Shattered Dream: https://amzn.to/3xKWiDTConnect with Amanda:https://www.facebook.com/AmandaBlackwoodSurvivorhttps://www.instagram.com/detailedpieceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/authoramandablackwoodhttps://twitter.com/DetailedPieceshttps://www.tiktok.com/@UCmZGTCXp_qi9HLRU8TLqoQgJoin our supportive Facebook group community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertTwitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedreamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Susan Gold was raised in a challenging and chaotic family system, the middle child of five. To fully thrive, she bravely chose to meet the demons of her upbringing that were continuing to repeat. Her book, "Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom" is about that journey.Professionally, Susan became known for attaching celebrity talent to projects in NYC which led her to produce for television and film and on to Los Angeles. She convinced modern art legend Andy Warhol to do an on-camera commercial for Pontiac, a talent deal American TV personality Donny Deutsch still claims as one of his best, helped launch Fox News Channel at the request of Chair , Roger Ailes, and on behalf of Disney Channel persuaded A-list celebrities including Ben Stiller , Jack Susan Gold.pdf Black, Taylor Swift, David Beckham and more to be interviewed by cartoon characters...Phineas & Ferb.Susan is a decorated endurance athlete competing in three marathons, and dozens of triathlons and has the distinction of finishing third in her age group at the treacherous Escape from Alcatraz event.After living with force on both coasts of the United States, Susan heeded an intuitive call for a quieter life and now resides in the northwest corner of the mystical state of Montana with her beloved partner and their pets. Keen on leaving a legacy to help others heal from challenges she’ s successfully met, Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom, is part of that quest. With the same magic Susan created in her entertainment career, she is now leading retreats, webinars, workshops and private sessions to help others drop outdated storylines and programming in exchange for living from the heart in authentic freedom as adults.Supporting homeless animals, especially dogs, and cats, and helping others up the ladder are her joys. Her pride is her son, a political science major at the University of the Pacific.Websites: https://www.susangold.us/Susan's book:Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom: https://amzn.to/4arfaq7Connect with Susan:https://www.instagram.com/susangoldismagical https://www.youtube.com/@UC6ZOQQUeZlYdnf9bjIIrJyQJoin our supportive Facebook group community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertTwitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedreamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Elizabeth is an activist, writer, artist with an environmentally friendly clothing brand based on her art. Her mission is to be inclusive to all regardless of race, gender, religion, social status and success. She survived a traumatic brain injury from DV, that left her addicted to opioids. She eventually went to a battered women's shelter for help and was turned away. Drug dealers protected her, she eventually became one out of desperation. Eventually she caught nonviolent drug charges and went to prison, there she endured and witnessed systemic and Institutional abuse. Now she works with state representative to expose these corrupt institutions - some of her bills got passed!Website: https://www.legaleriste.com/en/Elizabeth.mikotowiczConnect with Elizabeth:https://www.facebook.com/legaleriste/https://www.instagram.com/legaleriste/Join our supportive Facebook group community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertTwitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedreamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Laura Giles (LCSW) is a trauma specialist who believes that connection is the secret sauce to creating a meaningful life. Her holistic approach helps people move from surviving to thriving by building healthy relationships with themselves, others, and the planet.Website: https://lauragiles.org/Podcast: letitgonow.netConnect with Laura:https://instagram.com/lauragiles804https://twitter.com/lauragiles804https://lauragiles.org/feed/Join our supportive Facebook group community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuse Loved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Dina Saalisi is the author of LISTENING TO FLOWERS: Positive Affirmations to Invoke the Healing Energy of the 38 Bach Flowers. She is a Healer, Author, and Educator with skills as a National Board Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC,) Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner (BFRP,) and Certified Hypnotherapist. She lives in Los Angeles and hosts workshops at her studio in Helena, California.Website: http://dinasaalisi.com/Dina's book:Find Your Animal: A Spiritual Guide to Self-discovery: https://amzn.to/4cgeOUIListening to Flowers: Positive Affirmations: https://amzn.to/48RYRBcThe Art of Flower Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide: https://amzn.to/4a2j0FABooks recommended by Dina:You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay: https://amzn.to/4a96DrlHeal Thyself: An Explanation of the Real Cause and Cure of Disease by Edward Bach: https://amzn.to/49NXLrlConnect with Dina:https://www.facebook.com/dinasaalisihealingarts/ https://www.instagram.com/dina_saalisi_healing_arts/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-saalisi-84b12517a/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DinaSaalisiHealingArts https://medium.com/@dshealingarts1Connect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedreamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuse Loved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

June K. Collins is a Master NLP Practitioner and Coach. In 2012, she lost her son, Kaleb, and found herself hitting rock bottom and not understanding how to rebuild her life without Kaleb in it. During this time, she found a passion with the mind and how individuals react to trauma. Through her own experience and education, she now helps other women rebuild and find purpose in their life.https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensurvivingchildloss/June's book:Momma You Don't Heal: Workbook: The First 90 Days - https://amzn.to/3T3Z6TMJoin our supportive Facebook group community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedreamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuse Loved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Elaine Williams is a Video Coach, Speaker Coach, Comedic Speaker, Best-Seller Author & Comedian with credits: Saturday Night Live, America’s Got Talent, HBO, TV Networks, The New York Times & the Huffington Post.Her clients have gone from never doing video or speaking live to having their own YouTube Channels, doing International Book Tours, and speaking for NASA.Energy coach Diane Foster says: “Elaine helped me go from ‘Awkward to Awesome’ on camera.” Elaine combines her Debbie Ford/JFK University coaching certifications with her 40 plus years of performing professionally in theatre, film, tv, voice-over, radio, and standup comedy to transform her clients into “Captivating Speakers.”Elaine has spoken on college campuses across the US. Recent colleges include Kent State, Notre Dame, UT Austin, SUNY Empire State, and U of Wisconsin, Green Bay. Her TV pilot, “Room for Improvement”, about her life as a landlord, comic and speaker, was a finalist with Lifetime TV and A & E in the NY TV Festival; and Elaine was voted the top “Up and Coming Comic” in the NY Underground Comedy Festival.Her other trainings include Leadership Training with Landmark Education, EFT Training, Meisner Acting Training, and has been honored for her work with the military and their families at Fort Drum in NY and Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. She did the NYC Marathon in 4:40.Website: https://captivatethecrowd.com/Connect with Elaine:https://www.facebook.com/CharismaticSpeaker https://www.instagram.com/elainewilliamsfun/Join our supportive Facebook group community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuse Loved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Susan Snow is a Realtor, Coach, Speaker, and Author. Susan is the daughter of slain Los Angeles Police Department Detective Thomas C Williams, who was killed in the line of duty on October 31, 1985, when she was 17 years old. The high-profile murder put her family in a spotlight no one asked for, traumatizing Susan and her family. After years of working through this trauma, sometimes more successful than others, Susan strives to help others. Susan's book, "The Other Side of the Gun" tells her story from anguish and upheaval to peace and understanding.Website: http://susansnowspeaks.com/Susan's book: "The Other Side of the Gun" tells her story from anguish and upheaval to peace and understanding.Recommended book by Susan:Am.... Affirmation Journal: Powerful Prompts to Program or Reprogram your Mindset by Karen RobinsonCoach Karen's Healing from Trauma Journal: For Holistic Healing by Karen RobinsonConnect with Susan:http://facebook.com/susansnowspeaksInstagram: susan_snow1Join our supportive Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertTwitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedreamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Jana Wilson is an emotional healing educator, meditation teacher, retreat leader, hypno therapist, Heart Math Facilitator, and founder of the Emotional Healing System. For the past two decades, she has taught thousands internationally in group and private retreats. Jana trained with best-selling author and physician, Deepak Chopra MD and NY Times best-selling author, Debbie Ford. She lives off the grid in the foothills of the Sangre de Christo mountain range in Santa Fe, NM, with her husband and business partner, Dr. Lance Wilson. When she is not guiding clients to heal, she enjoys hiking, yoga, and watching documentaries.Website: http://www.emotionalhealingretreats.com/Jana's book:Wise Little One: https://amzn.to/3HMWqVvBook recommended by Jana:Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. WeissConnect wth Jana:emotional_healing_retreats - IGjanawilson2017 - FBJoin our supportive Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertTwitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedreamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Trained and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing®, Compassionate Inquiry, and Yoga to help people with their healing.Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. She now guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life.She is the best-selling author of “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power.”Website: https://Elizabeth-Kipp.comEmail: Elizabeth@Elizabeth-Kipp.comService to offer: Free Offer:5 Ways to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & FearBooks recommended by Elizabeth:"Conquer Chronic Pain: An Innovative Mind-Body Approach” by Peter Przekop, D.O.“When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection” by Dr. Gabor Mate “The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture” by Dr. Gabor Mate“It Didn’t Start With You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle” by Mark Wolynn.Connect with Elizabeth: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKippStressManagement/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1558199047770285Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizi.kipp/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkipp/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethkipp9855/videosAmazon Author Page http://bit.ly/EKBooksPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lizilynx/Threads https://threads.net/@lizi.kippLinktree: https://linktr.ee/elizabethkippAlso mentioned on today’s podcast: Gold sponsor for the “Freedom After Trauma Summit.” Laura di Franco of Brave Healer Productions. The writer’s circle was mentioned during the podcast and you can learn more here: https://lauradifranco.com/writers-circle-registration/Join our supportive Facebook group community:https://healingfromtraumatogether.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Dr. Leslie Dobson is a clinical and forensic psychologist. She has worked with some of the most dangerous people in our country and now works in private practice treating victims of trauma perpetuated by the criminals she once walked the halls with. Dr. Leslie has endured trauma, studied trauma, and strives to treat trauma in her clients, both in litigation and in therapy.Website: https://drlesliedobson.com/Connect with Dr. Leslie:https://www.tiktok.com/@drlesliedobsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drlesliedobsonhttps://www.instagram.com/drlesliedobsonhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551797369229 https://www.twitter.com/drlesliedobsonConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertTwitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Dr. J Ann Dunn BS, DC, CKP, CWK, is the Author of the Book Wholistic Kinesiology, and Perfect Health in Paradise, CEO of My HappyGenes, creator, and innovator of Wholistic Kinesiology, and Wholistic Methylation, teacher and lecturer. For over 30 years, she has practiced natural medicine researched, and taught her groundbreaking techniques to hundreds of individuals who, like her, are on a quest to find an alternative solution to allopathic medicine. Dr. Dunn began her career in the Natural Health Industry after a long bout of ill health, which drove her to seek out alternative healing methods. The results she experienced peaked her interest in Kinesiology, and she decided to study and learn this amazing technique herself. She eventually developed her technique, combining anatomy, physiology, emotional work, bodywork, and nutrition to create Wholistic Kinesiology. Since then, she branched out into studying Genetic variants and their effect on our health, our brain, and our mood. She teaches practitioners around the world how to interpret genetic tests and design nutritional programs to make the most of your genetic potential. She recently began a project to help the world become happier and healthier by making the most of their genetic potential called MyHappyGenes.com. Her philosophy is to treat the person as a whole being, not just a collection of parts and symptoms.Website: https://myhappygenes.com/ Email: Drjadunn@myhappygenes.com Phone #: 505-270-0119To learn more about EFT(emotion freedom technique) https://www.emofree.com/Book recommended by Dr. J:Eating Alive: Prevention Thru Good Digestion by John Matsen Eating Alive Simplified! by John MatsenConnect with Dr. J: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myhappygenes-inc/?viewAsMember=truehttps://www.facebook.com/MyHappyGeneshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnE9vupJAJjDjOgAsgtJegAhttps://www.instagram.com/myhappygenes/ https://twitter.com/myhappygenesJoin our supportive Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Sarah Buffie MSW, LSW, founding director of Soul Bird Consulting believes that nothing has the power to heal like supportive relationships. Specializing in trauma-responsive care, she helps organizations and individuals disrupt current models of thinking by building empathy and understanding around the effects of trauma. Sarah has worked in community organizing, Asset Based Community Development, for over a decade and has a deep passion for her work. Her focus is to spread awareness about how trauma affects the brain and body and teach effective approaches for developing resilience within the people organizations strive to serve, and the people closest to the work, caregivers, and direct providers. Sarah received her Master’s in Social Work from Northern Kentucky University with a self-study focus in Polyvagal Theory, positive psychology, and trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices. With years working closely in her Cincinnati community through her Americorps service as well as abroad with her Peace Corps service in Namibia, Africa, Sarah brings a unique community-building lens to the work.Website: http://www.soulbirdconsulting.info/ Email: sarah@soulbirdconsulting.infoBooks recommended by Sarah:The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection by Deb Dana Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities by Ruth Myers MDThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Widen the Window by Elizabeth StanleyThe Whole-Brain Child Workbook by Daniel SiegelConnect with Sarah:https://www.instagram.com/soulbirdconsulting/ http://www.facebook.com/soulbirdconsulting https://www.linkedin.com/company/soul-bird-consulting/https://linktr.ee/soulbirdconsulting http://youtube.com/@SoulBirdConsultingJoin our supportive Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Val is a retired special educator. She has 3 adult children, 1 with autism and epilepsy. Val is married to her best friend. She enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, bike riding, and creating mixed media art. Val also enjoys being outdoors as much as possible and her favorite place to be is oceanside. Val has experienced childhood abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse/assault, and harassment. Val’s healing journey includes bibliotherapy, mixed media art, and therapy.Books recommended by Val:How to Do the Work by Nicole LePeraHow to Meet Your Self by by Nicole LePeraThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkUnattended Sorrow by Stephen LevineThe Myth of Normal by Gabor MateNo Bad Parts by Ph.D. SchwartzConnect with Val:Email: vvaganek13@gmail.com Instagram @valloves2create https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ0wDmKkYzVVSbRRmpQSKlgJoin our supportive Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

Michelle Rose Kennedy is known to many as the Reiki Master of Reiki Masters. Michelle is also an author, Akashic Records Reader, Light Language channel, yoga teacher, and meditation and mindfulness facilitator, and uses combines these with the energy of sound, crystals, light energy, and affirmations to help people around the world heal and love themselves. Her book, Hold Space: Affirmations & Meditations for Healing & Loving Yourself is available now.Website: https://www.myreikihealer.com/CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: michelle@myreikihealer or book@michellerosekennedy.com Number: 845-412-8085Connect with Michelle: Instagram/facebook/tiktok @myreikihealerMichelle's Book: Hold Space: Affirmations & Meditations for Healing & Loving YourselfJoin our supportive Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedreamConnect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedream YouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedream LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/ Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/ Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below.

In a world obsessed with accumulating wealth, it's easy to overlook the deep-rooted impact trauma can have on our relationship with money. In Episode 109 of her thought-provoking podcast, Melissa delves into this often unexplored territory, shining a light on how past traumas shape our financial decisions and overall perception of wealth. From childhood experiences to major life events, Melissa uncovers the intricate web of emotions that intertwine with money in ways we never imagined. Get ready to challenge your assumptions and embark on a journey towards understanding the complex connection between trauma and wealth.

Jillian Coburn, a sexual assault survivor, advocate, and entrepreneur, is stepping out to share her story and implement positive change in our government legislation.Jillian Coburn is an entrepreneur, inventor, writer, outdoors-woman, and mother of three, who is passionately committed to supporting and elevating women who have nowhere to turn and living under the shadows of domestic violence. As a survivor, she assists women living with abuse by empowering and teaching them how to get out, heal, and build a life they’ve always imagined. Jillian was on a committee where she and her colleagues triumphed, passing Bill 492, allowing victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse to have their day in court against their perpetrators. Her dream is to have all states follow the new trend of eliminating the Statute of Limitations for Childhood Survivors. Energetic and involved in speaking and outreach, Jillian continues striving for people in situations of domestic violence to get out safely. She also has been working with victims of the Boy Scouts of America, Human Trafficking, and those who need to escape, but empower them to pursue the life they’d always imagined. Healing, listening, and providing tools are her expertise.https://www.snapnetwork.org/rally_for_texas_statute_of_limitations_reform Working with SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), they have announced how they are supporting HB 206, filed by Rep. Ann Johnson.“It is time for Texas to update it laws so that survivors can file a lawsuit no matter how long ago the abuse took place, and no matter how old the survivor is. The time is up for Texas to catch up with 24 other states that have retroactive or revival legislation. We demand zero tolerance for child abusers that continue to find their way into schools, churches, camps and anywhere our children have the right to be safe from sexual abuse.We support HB 2061, filed by Rep. Ann Johnson, as it gives us a glimpse of hope that our laws are moving towards a survivor-centered and trauma-informed landscape. Laws that are retroactive, reviving previously expired SOLs, will allow survivors of child sexual abuse(CSA) to take legal action against predators, and the institutions who enabled them. Civil litigation exposes hidden predators, an important point with statistics revealing that 70% of child predators have between 1 and 9 victims, and 20% have 10-40 victims.Website: https://jilliancoburn.com/Connect with Jillian:https://www.instagram.com/jillian.coburn_/Books written by Jillian:My Ugly Truth: Life After AbuseSpicy, Cajun, with LoveNever Fear Your FireJoin our supportive Facebook group community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthrivedream Connect with me:Gmail: healthrivedream@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthrivedream_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthrivedreamYouTube: https://youtube.com/@traumarecoveryexpertTwitter: https://twitter.com/healthrivedreamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrobinson2022/Website: https://www.healthrivedream.com/Podcast: http://healthrivedreampodcast.com/abuseLoved this episode? Leave us a comment below..

Dana S. Diaz studied journalism and psychology at DePaul University. While there’s no better teacher than life experience and Dana has had life-long experiences with narcissistic abuse, her education did give her the ability to accurately verbalize and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within victims. Today, Dana is a proud voice for fellow victims who are unable, afraid, or ashamed to share their experiences. She strives to create awareness and understanding to ensure victims are given the support they need to first understand their situation and then begin the healing process. Her first book, chronicling her own abusive marriage that lasted nearly three decades, started as a journal that she hid under the couch cushion in the basement. When she isn’t speaking out on narcissistic abuse, Dana can be found listening to music by Eric Hutchinson, ElleKing, Green Day, Amy Winehouse, Julia Michaels, and Taylor Swift. She equally loves her gray Converse shoes (she wears them every day!) and her Toyota FJ Cruiser. Dana watches the sunrise and set every single day, and enjoys hikes in the woods. She absolutely loves animals for their sensitivity and loving hearts and has two cats, Kitty Kitty and Tigger. Dana makes her home in Illinois with her husband Doug.

Michelle is an advocate and mentor for other women who have experienced trauma and abuseIn 1997, Michelle married who she thought was her fairytale, knight in shining armor. Michelle has a successful business and 2 children and was a stay-at-home Mom for many years. In 2014, her life started to unravel. Things escalated quickly, and the next thing she knew, she was being sexually abused by her husband, which turned into his sex trafficking her.Michelle spent many nights crying on the floor of her home, realizing that she was in a very dangerous situation. With fear running through her body, and hope in her heart, she ran for the door and got out. Since then, Michelle has spent years in therapy, working in a profession to support herself, and strengthening her spirit so that she may be the strong Mom that her children needed her to be.

Sunitha is a TEDx Speaker and Trauma-Informed Transformative Coach helping High-Achieving and High-Functioning women break free from their inner struggles of anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and fear to reach higher professional success with deep personal fulfillment.