Alchemical VOICES

Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Today, I am joined by Heather Gressett from the non-profit organisation Totem. Totem offers an online video community that believes in improving mental wellness through Totem Spaces, a place for communication and self-exploration through storytelling. They believe the best support comes from people who know how to speak your language. “Totem” is also the name for the metaphorical talking stick that is passed around in their Spaces.

Topics this episode touches on:

Redefining self-worth after trauma, and Heather and I discuss the following questions:

🎙️In what ways has trauma impacted how you see yourself? How has it changed your sense of self-worth?

🎙️Who in your life has helped you see your worth even when it’s been hard for you to recognise it?

🎙️What small but meaningful actions help you to reconnect with a sense of self-worth on difficult days?

🎙️How do you define self-worth today, and how is it different from how you defined it before your healing journey?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Totem Instagram

Totem.org website

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

David Weeks is a survivor of two decades of child abuse and sex trafficking. He has a background in psychology and uses it to help spread awareness and education on human behaviour and trauma. In addition, he shares his story to help validate and spread education to other survivors so that they feel less alone and empowered and stop self-blaming. His mission is to break the silence and stigma that many face, especially in male communities where they often don’t talk about their trauma due to the socialisation they receive as children.

In this episode, we touch on:

🎙️ David’s childhood

🎙️ Narcissistic abuse

🎙️Sex trafficking

🎙️The male perspective of child sexual abuse

🎙️CSA as a societal problem⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Social Media links:

David’s Instagram

Healing with David

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

In today’s episode, Julia Wedemeyer, MA, LPC, owner of @innervisionresources, joins me. Julia is a licensed professional counsellor who provides high-quality virtual, energetic healing, integrative somatic trauma therapy, and professional educational consulting sessions to individuals worldwide. She utilises her lived experience, strength, and hope with her professional counsellor training to explore the unique needs of her clients, supporting a wide variety of healing journeys.

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Topics this episode touches on:

🎙️ Julia’s childhood

🎙️Ritual s*xu4l abuse

🎙️Addiction

🎙️IFS (Internal Family Systems)

🎙️Turning trauma into purpose⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Links:

Julia’s Instagram

Website: InnerVisionResources.com

Mentions:

Carrie Drinkwine Instagram (Regenerative Health)

Website: https://www.wisewellness.net

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Anna Lopes, founder of @iambraveandfree, is a passionate advocate for mental health and trauma recovery, driven by her journey. As a survivor of domestic violence and complex trauma diagnosed with C-PTSD, depression, and anxiety, she understands firsthand the challenges faced by those struggling with trauma.

Anna’s dedication to supporting others is evident in her work as a certified mental health first aider and integrated mental health and trauma recovery coach. She empowers individuals to rebuild and reclaim their lives after abuse while also helping individuals navigate mental health challenges as a result of traumatic experiences.

Topics this episode touches on:

🎙️ Anna’s childhood

🎙️Sexual abuse

🎙️How Anna met her abusive partner

🎙️Escaping the country to get away

🎙️Turning her pain into power to help women⠀

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

In today’s episode, I am joined by the wise Valerie Olvera, @brandnewmecoaching, a former therapist and empowerment coach. She’s also a suicide attempt survivor, now sharing her story to inspire others.

In this episode, we touch on:

🎙️ Valerie’s childhood

🎙️Suicide attempt

🎙️Struggles with low self-esteem

🎙️Slaying shame

🎙️Finding self-worth and self-acceptance⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

This is Part Two of my conversation with Monica Misiura, a complex trauma survivor breaking the silence of 21 years of abuse. Monica is an adventurous, highly intelligent, intuitive woman dedicated to helping others through massage and bodywork through the lens of a trauma-informed practitioner.

Topics this episode touches on:

🎙️Cult abuse

🎙️Domestic violence

🎙️Stalking⠀⠀⠀

🎙️ Life after surviving complex trauma⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Topics Part One touched on:

🎙️Domestic violence

🎙️ Narcissistic abuse

🎙️Child sexual abuse (CSA)

🎙️Self-harm⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Monica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monica.massage.therapy/⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Today’s episode is Part One of a two-part series; I am joined by Monica Misiura, a complex trauma survivor breaking the silence of 21 years of abuse. Monica is an adventurous, highly intelligent, intuitive woman dedicated to helping others through massage and bodywork through the lens of a trauma-informed practitioner.

Topics this episode touches on:

🎙️Domestic violence

🎙️ Narcissistic abuse

🎙️Child sexual abuse (CSA)

🎙️Self-harm⠀⠀⠀

🎙️ Monica’s time at Synanon

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Monica’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/monica.massage.therapy/

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast!

In this episode, I read the podcast’s first anonymous sharing and guide you through an inner child visualisation.

In this episode, you will hear about:

🎙️Child sexual abuse

🎙️ Narcissistic abuse

🎙️Infidelity

🎙️The power of visualisations⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

In today’s episode, your host is joined by Abigail Teixeira, a second-generation Latina Canadian, a women-centred transformational life coach, and a mother of four children. She is also a fierce advocate for mental health and addiction awareness. With seventeen years of nursing experience and training in women-centred coaching, she empowers women to embrace their inner strength and lead fulfilling lives. Her message of hope and healing resonates through her speaking engagements, writing, coaching, and facilitation, inspiring others to reclaim the light in their lives.

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In this episode, you will hear about:

🎙️ Abigail’s story of overcoming childhood trauma and addiction.

🎙️Her point of no return.

🎙️The recovery journey.

🎙️How Abby reclaimed her authority and used her story to help survivors.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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@Abby’s Instagram

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Welcome to another episode of the Alchemical VOICES podcast.

In today’s Q&A, I advise a woman seeking help on how to navigate the turbulent waters of domestic violence.

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