All Things Taboo

Samantha J joins me on the latest episode of ATT to talk about her journey from a mental and physical breakdown to her incredible breakthrough! She is a best selling author, soulful speaker, business coach and Award Winning Entrepreneur.

Her journey is nothing short of inspirational and she shares it beautifully and openly on this episode. I recorded this episode at 24 days clean and I am now 5 months clean & sober on my own healing journey.

You can find Samantha @i.am.samantha.j on Instagram, www.iamsamanthaj.com

In this episode I share about my struggle with substance addiction, relapsing, admitting myself into rehab, what led me to my lowest point and life in recovery.

If you or someone you know is struggling with any of the issues raised in this episode, you can contact any of the below organisations anonymously or free support;

Narcotics Anonymous - 0395252833

Alcoholics Anonymous - 1300222222

Lifeline Australia - 131114 or 0352434227

Beyond Blue - 0398106100

The Orange Door - 1800312820

The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre - 1800806292 (trauma support & therapy)

1800 RESPECT (24 hour sexual assault support line)

Head to Health - www.headtohealth.gov.au

Talking all things addiction, the depths of the disease and life in recovery with my friend Wilksy.

This episode covers subjects around neglect, severe addiction, suicide, mental health and abuse. If you are triggered by any of the topics discusses, please reach out to any of the following organisations;

Narcotics Anonymous - 0395252833

Alcoholics Anonymous - 1300222222

Lifeline Australia - 131114 or 0352434227

Beyond Blue - 0398106100

The Orange Door - 1800312820

CASA - 1800806292

You can find us on Instagram @wilksss and @misskerryntaylor

My good friend Red Wiard joins me on Episode 9 of All Things Taboo. We talk about Red's different hobbies, sports and getting into Strongwoman! The grief of losing loved ones to suicide and getting into therapy. Plus all things sex, sexuality & Shibari.

If you are struggling with any of the topics we discuss, please contact any of the following organisations;

Lifeline Australia - 131114 or 0352434227

Beyond Blue - 0398106100

The Orange Door - 1800312820

1800 RESPECT for 24 hour support

You can find Red @redalicious_strongwoman and Kerryn @misskerryntaylor

Trigger Warning ⚠️

This episode covers sensitive content to do with the exploitation and trafficking of children, child abuse material & topics on violent crimes towards children. If any of these topics trigger you in the slightest, please consider listening with a friend or not at all.

If you are experiencing or have experienced any of things we talked about or have found yourself in an abusive relationship, you can get support from the following organisations;

Partner Speak - 1300590589

Lifeline Australia - 131114 or 0352434227

Beyond Blue - 0398106100

The Orange Door - 1800312820

CASA (the sexual assault & family violence centre) or contact the sexual assault crisis line on 1800806292.

You can also call 1800 RESPECT for 24hour support.

You can find Renaye @msvelvetsledgehammer & Kerryn @misskerryntaylor

Talking with Powerlifter & Strength Coach, Dakoda Plumridge about what is takes to be an elite powerlifter, making it to Wild Cats, finding identity after life on the platform & what's next for Dak Strength!

Find Dakoda @dak_strength & myself @misskerryntaylor

Kerryn and Kim share their own struggles with body dysmorphia, disordered eating, dealing with social media & setting boundaries.

If you are struggling with any of the topics mentioned or found them to be triggering please reach out to any of the below organisations.

Head Space (03) 9027 0100

The Eating Disorder Centre @theeatingdisordercentre

Life Line 131 114

Beyond Blue (03) 9810 6100

Talking with my friend Jay Grixti about growing up, trauma, self esteem, toxic relationships, being misunderstood, owning who you are and more!

Find Jay @jaygrixti and myself @misskerryntaylor & kss_personal_training

Talking all things upbringing, toxic parental dynamics & relationships, finding ourselves, new love, music & lifting heavy shit with strongwoman coach & competitor Rai Vogler.

Find us at @valkyraistrength @misskerryntaylor or @kss_personal_training

Joined by my clients and good friends @pandemoniumofheart & @paige.mclean we talk about;-attachment theory-dysfunction in past relationships-how relationships can become dysfunctional-our own attachment styles-healing & the work-learning about ourselves-the best is yet to come.

As always, while we laugh at ourselves now, the confusion and disturbance of being in a dysfunctional (be it toxic or not) relationship can throw your life out of balance and leave you feeling very washed up. If you are experiencing any of things we talked about or have found yourself in an abusive relationship, you can get support from CASA (the sexual assault & family violence centre) or contact the sexual assault crisis line on 1800806292. You can also call 1800 RESPECT for 24hour support.

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