Breaking the Silence with Perry Power: A Journey from Trauma to Advocacy In this episode of the Creators for Change podcast, Perry Power, an inspirational speaker, storyteller, and author of 'Breaking the Silence,' shares his powerful story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse. Perry discusses the impact of trauma, the effects of living in silence, and his journey to healing and advocacy. He reveals plans for his upcoming film, 'It Ends With Me,' which aims to break generational cycles of trauma. The conversation also delves into Perry's book, his social media presence, and the community he has built to support other trauma survivors. Perry emphasizes the importance of using one's voice for social change and how his personal mission is driven by the desire to ensure that his father's struggles were not in vain. The episode provides an insightful look at Perry's path from personal pain to becoming a beacon of hope and a catalyst for healing for others.
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00:00Ā Introduction to Perry Power's Journey
01:47Ā Perry's Personal Story of Trauma and Silence
03:03Ā The Impact of Silence and the Path to Speaking Out
06:17Ā Breaking the Silence: Perry's Turning Point
09:04Ā The Stages of Breaking the Silence
13:33Ā Challenges and Fears of Going Public
20:49Ā Generational Trauma and Family Reactions
23:52Ā Activating Change: From Story to Service
30:59Ā Journey into Online Entrepreneurship
31:21Ā Finding Purpose and Writing a Book
32:40Ā Navigating Social Media Challenges
34:18Ā The Viral Video Experience
36:55Ā Responding to Followers and DMs 4
1:53Ā The Vision for a Full-Length Film
49:25Ā Overcoming Financial Hurdles
55:15Ā Final Thoughts and Call to Action Ā