Whether your abuse happened last year or decades ago—your voice matters.
You have every right to heal, to be heard, and to explore justice. Start where you are. Gather your support. Know your rights. And most of all, remember this:
you are not alone, and you were never meant to carry this by yourself.

In this episode, attorney and survivor, Alreen Haeggquist also shares her surprising and empowering take on the recent Sean “P. Diddy” Combs case—and what it means for survivors everywhere watching high-profile abusers face the courtroom. 

RESOURCES

Alreen’s Book = Fired Up: Fueling Triumph from Trauma — on Amazon

Alreen’s Law Firm = Quist and Eck, LLP — Serving clients across California in:

• Sexual harassment and assault
  
  
• Gender discrimination
  
  
• Retaliation and unequal pay
  
  

Website: www.Alreen.com / Instagram @Alreen

Mandi Pratt, Host / Resilience Speaker

Website: AwareAndPrepared.life (See How You Score on the Intuition Quiz)

LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt

Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared

“I’m sending my daughter off to college… how do I keep her safe?”
It’s a question so many parents—especially moms—are asking.

In this powerful solo episode, trauma-informed speaker and safety advocate Mandi Pratt shares how her upcoming holistic safety workshops are answering that very question. But there's more: these workshops are now explicitly inclusive of all genders, inviting boys and men to become part of the safety solution.

You’ll hear about:

• What real, modern safety education looks like for college-bound students
• How to equip your daughter AND son with emotional, physical, and intuitive tools
• Why male allyship matters more than ever—and how young men can step up
• Details on how to attend Mandi’s in-person or virtual workshops this fall

Whether you're preparing to send a child to college or simply want to live with more peace and power, this episode offers solutions for clarity, courage, and connection.

RESOURCES

Free Intuition Quiz + Join the VIP Email List: https://awareandprepared.life (scroll to the bottom)

Instagram: @womenawareandprepared

Past Episode with Dr. Hill (on Male Allyship) here

Welcome to learning a powerful connection between physical movement, the fascial system, and the nervous system—and how tuning into your body’s subtle signals can help you release trauma, regulate your stress response, and reclaim your sense of safety. 

You’ll hear personal stories, learn from Kris Haley what the MELT Method actually is, and walk away with real tools—like conscious breathing and body scanning—you can start using right now. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, emotional overwhelm, or just trying to feel more balanced, this conversation is both validating and incredibly useful.

💡 This episode is especially impactful as a follow-up to our last one with Dr. Keean on the nervous system.

Resources Mentioned:

Kris Haley, Somatic Educator
Website: KrisHaley.com
Instagram: @MeltedPilatesWithKris

Mandi Pratt, Resilience Speaker
Website: AwareAndPrepared.life (See How You Score on the Intuition Quiz)
LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt
Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared

How did I accidentally begin to heal my nervous system? What did I stumble upon?

In this powerful episode, Dr. Keean and I explore how trauma reshapes our nervous system and how we can use prediction error, gentle sensory experiences, and intentional movement to rewire fear-based patterns. Learn how the brain constantly predicts based on the past—and how introducing new, safe, and empowering experiences helps us reclaim peace, presence, and possibility.

Whether you’re a trauma survivor, a healing professional, or simply someone seeking to feel safer and more grounded in your body and life, this episode offers insights into the science of neuroplasticity and practical ways to shift from survival mode to thriving.

RESOURCES

Dr. Keean Kirk

Website: Keean.org

Instagram & Threads: Holistic.therapist

Mandi Pratt, Resilience Speaker

Website: AwareAndPrepared.life (See How You Score on the Intuition Quiz)

LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt

Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared

What if the power to reduce teen violence isn’t just in the hands of adults — but in the hands of teens themselves?
 In this powerful continuation of Episode 1, Donna Bartos shares how BLOOM365 equips young people to become changemakers through peer-to-peer advocacy and culture-shifting leadership. You’ll hear how just 10% of a population can influence an entire school, team, or community — and how BLOOM is activating that tipping point across the country.

We dive into:

💥 The Peer Advocate Academy – a training that equips teens with:
 💡 Education: Understanding the signs of abuse and how to prevent it
💬 Advocacy: Using the “LEVEL” method to support friends in crisis
📣 Activation: Launching First Friday awareness campaigns in schools
📢 Amplification: Elevating their voices through public speaking and self-care

🌐 The Peer Influencer Training – for college students and military personnel, tackling the "elephants in the room" like underreporting and barriers to seeking help.

🧠 Plus, the social psychology behind BLOOM365’s movement: the 10% Tipping Point Theory — and how it’s changing communities from the inside out.

RESOURCES

🎧 Donna’s Podcast: Uproot Abuse
Listen to her episode on the L.E.V.E.L. response to learn more on restoring power and control to survivors

🌐 BLOOM365 Websites:

• bloom365.org – Learn more about the mission, programs, and impact
• bloom365usa.org – Get involved or bring BLOOM to your school or community

Mandi’s Website

🔹 Intuition Quiz – Find out how well you trust and act on your intuition: AwareAndPrepared.life (Scroll to the bottom and click "Take the Quiz")

🔹 Connect with Mandi
 📌 LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt
📌 Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared

What if we could end teen dating violence in a generation?
It’s bold—but that’s exactly what Donna Bartos and BLOOM365 are setting out to do.

In this powerful episode, Mandi sits down with Donna Bartos, founder of BLOOM365, a groundbreaking nonprofit working to prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy teen relationships through youth-led education and advocacy.

You’ll learn how BLOOM365 is helping to uproot abuse in a generation by equipping schools, military communities, and peer advocates with real, trauma-informed tools that empower youth—and the adults who support them.

We explore:
 🟣 The L.E.V.E.L. response — Donna’s 5-step framework to help adults Listen, Empathize, Validate, Empower, and Link when a teen discloses abuse.

In the second half of the episode, Donna shares how BLOOM365 is now supporting teens who recognize they may be causing harm, with new programs designed to interrupt cycles of abuse before they continue. It’s a compassionate, accountability-based approach to healing and prevention for everyone involved.

Whether you're an educator, advocate, parent, or a teen who wants to get involved, this conversation will equip you to take action.

RESOURCES

🎧 Donna’s Podcast: Uproot Abuse
Listen to her episode on the L.E.V.E.L. response to learn more on restoring power and control to survivors

🌐 BLOOM365 Websites:

• bloom365.org – Learn more about the mission, programs, and impact
• bloom365usa.org – Get involved or bring BLOOM to your school or community

Mandi’s Website

🔹 Intuition Quiz – Find out how well you trust and act on your intuition: AwareAndPrepared.life (Scroll to the bottom and click "Take the Quiz")

🔹 Connect with Mandi
 📌 LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt
📌 Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared

How did Dr. Hill address a man disrespecting women in public—and what can we learn from it? In this compelling continuation, Dr. Saed Hill shares a real-life example of bystander intervention that stopped harmful behavior in its tracks. We explore how men can take action in everyday situations, challenge toxic norms, and help dismantle the root causes of violence against women. If you're wondering what allyship really looks like, start here.

Dr. Saed Hill, Ph.D. can be reached on LinkedIn or at [email protected]. See here for more from Dr. Hill.

RESOURCES

🔹 Intuition Quiz – Find out how well you trust and act on your intuition: AwareAndPrepared.life (Scroll to the bottom and click "Take the Quiz")

🔹 Connect with Mandi
 📌 LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt
📌 Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared

What if we could help end violence against women by getting to its root? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Saed Hill to talk about toxic masculinity, accountability, and how men can be part of the solution. This is a conversation every man needs to hear—so please listen, reflect, and share it with every man you know.

Dr. Saed Hill, Ph.D. can be reached on LinkedIn or at [email protected]. See here for more from Dr. Hill.

RESOURCES

🔹 Intuition Quiz – Find out how well you trust and act on your intuition: AwareAndPrepared.life (Scroll to the bottom and click "Take the Quiz")

🔹 Connect with Mandi
 📌 LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt
📌 Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared

What do you do when your instincts are screaming “no,” but you feel obligated to say “yes” to be polite? In this empowering podcast episode, Mandi shares a powerful Q&A moment from her recent presentation in Hawaii, where a woman asked how to break free from the ingrained pressure to always be nice—especially when it could compromise personal safety. 

Through a real-life scenario involving jumper cables and an isolated location, Mandi offers practical, life-saving alternatives that allow women to prioritize safety over politeness. 

You’ll walk away with mindset shifts, verbal strategies, and a reminder that it's okay to say no—because your safety matters more than being polite. 

RESOURCES

🔹 Intuition Quiz – Find out how well you trust and act on your intuition: AwareAndPrepared.life (Scroll to the bottom and click "Take the Quiz")

🔹 Connect with Mandi
 📌 LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt
📌 Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared

Mandi encourages you to take one intuitive action, no matter how big or small, to build confidence in your intuition. In day five, the final day, of the Intuition Activation Challenge, she emphasizes that intuition strengthens when we use it, and trusting ourselves over time increases our ability to make empowered decisions. 

Mandi reflects on the importance of intuition as a survival mechanism and shares a story from The Gift of Fear featured in previous episode 8 (Kelly’s Story) to highlight how trusting your intuition can save lives. 

She invites you to continue practicing and revisiting the challenge while sharing it with others who may benefit.

RESOURCES

🔹 Intuition Quiz – Find out how well you trust and act on your intuition: AwareAndPrepared.life (Scroll to the bottom and click "Take the Quiz")

🔹 Intuition Activation Challenge PDF – You’ll get the Challenge PDF after you receive your quiz results

🔹 Connect with Mandi
 📌 LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt
📌 Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared