Dear Little Me

Women in forced marriages.  

How would you feel if at 12 years old your parents were talking to you about getting married to a complete stranger within the next few years? How would you feel if at 15 ? you began meeting prospective husbands who were 30 years old? How would you feel if by 19 there was so much pressure to be married you just had to choose someone because you felt there was no way out. This is Hana's story. Hana was born in the US to Middle Eastern parents and this is what they decided was best for her.  Hana had no voice.  Her opinions were not acknowledged.  What she thought, wanted or needed were unimportant. And she jumped from this childhood into a marriage where she was also controlled and voiceless. Please join me in hearing Hana's story.  You won't want to miss this one.

Hana is a Transformational and Life Purpose Coach.  You can find Hana on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_hana_effect/

Hana recommends The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer https://amzn.to/3b3s3e0.  The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/3ihClsQ.  I Thought It Was Just Me by Brene Brown. https://amzn.to/3ieBtoF

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How do you raise a conscious child?

Sari's experience of growing up was wonderful.  Her parents encouraged many hours of creativity and play including art, drama and music, neighbourhood friends, board games and a no TV household!  Sari says herself that when you have amazing role models who encourage you to be yourself and do what you are passionate about, you want to be around them and you want to make good choices.  We even get to meet Sari's five year old self from The Academy of Pretend!

Sari's love of creativity and thinking outside of the box has led her to creating The Academy of Pretend.  You can find Sari at https://www.facebook.com/theacademyofpretend  https://www.instagram.com/theacademyofpretend/

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected].  I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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I have a narcissist for a mother.

Sarah Reilly is a highly successful International Performance Coach for leaders who want to become untouchable.   And she is an expert on the narcissist. Having grown up with a narcissistic mother and also having been in a relationship with one, she has a huge amount of wisdom and insight to share on this personality disorder.  If you know you are going to be spending time with a narcissist over the holidays or you are having issues with a narcissist in your life right now, this episode is a must!

Sarah's Book Recommendation:  Claim Your Power by Mastin Kipp https://amzn.to/3b3UiJu

Sarah is THE coach for breaking the limitations of your current reality and mastering your inner game.  Go to www.instagram/sarahreillycoaching

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected].  I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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Domestic abuse and losing everything.

Sandy was born with some health issues that left her feeling less than.  She dreamed of being the beautiful princess who married her handsome prince. When Sandy met the man she believed to be her prince, there were some red flags right from the start.  But in love with this man, Sandy went on to have three children whilst her husband developed a drug addiction.  After a terrifying incident, Sandy and the kids had no choice but to go into hiding.  How do kids cope with a drug addicted father?  What is it like for kids who are on the run from their own Dad?  This is a story of deep heartbreak, incredibly tough times and above all, the kind of resilience born out of necessity.

Sandy's website: www.sandyj.com.au Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tiaras-tears-triumphs-sandy-j-podcast-helping-victims/id1527213561 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qnOM91FtQp7ts0ikw4P4D Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ztw2f-e72caa Iheart radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-tiaras-tears-and-triumphs-70652311/ Complimentary Coaching Call: https://calendly.com/sandy-jandthetiarastearsandtriumphspodcast/tiaras-tears-and-triumphs-podcast-interview

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As a child my father sexually abused me.

This is the story of a strong, creative, articulate, well-read, funny, authentic and kind human.  She is also a survivor of CSA, growing up in a family with secrets. Leaving home before she had finished high school to escape the chaos and going on to graduate college, travel the world and create a life for herself there is so much wisdom and deep inner strength to be shared here.  But how can you fully move on from such difficult beginnings?  How do you relate to such a disconnected and fractured family?  How can you be at peace when you are so broken?  Please join me in listening to this week's story because everything shared here deserves to be heard.

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected].  I would LOVE! to connect with you.

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Parenting styles in different cultures.

Rita Pira grew up in a family from a Middle Eastern background with strict cultural rules and boundaries.  Attending a regular local school in Chicago, Rita found it difficult to fit in when she was unable to socialise and enjoy the freedom other kids did.   Making friends was hard and Rita soon found herself being brutally bullied on a daily basis.  Rita's parents had very strict ideas around what was acceptable based on their Assyrian culture and this included what Rita should wear, how she should behave, that she should get married and have children as soon as possible and to ensure her husband was also Assyrian.  This is Rita's story of what childhood was like in a suffocating environment and how she has managed to break free and live the life she has always dreamed of.  You can find Rita on instagram https://www.instagram.com/rawveganrita/ on apple podcasts shorturl.at/sNPQ2 and spotify shorturl.at/fqE18

Rita's book recommendations:- The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein https://amzn.to/3odCBey  A Return To Love by Marianne Williamson https://amzn.to/3pBxm8G

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Parenting as a teenager.

Annette is a super smart mom running her own money mindset coaching business, but life wasn't always this simple.  Born to parents who were only 17 at the time and barely out of childhood themselves, life was chaotic, unpredictable and scary.  When two of the people closest to Annette were taken away from her at just 7 years of age, Annette was left feeling confused, lost and very alone.  When there is no-one able to explain what is happening and when you don't understand how to grieve, the impact can last a lifetime.  Please join me in hearing Annette's story.

You can find Annette on her website thefinsavvymom.com  on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thefinsavvymom   and facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/financiallysavvymoms    https://www.facebook.com/thefinsavvymom 

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Can you feel lonely in your family?

Carolyn Edge grew up in a loving family home, with three brothers and memories of playing with the neighbourhood kids, spending summers at the pool and some great fun times.  But by the time Carolyn hit the teen years, life became confusing.  When there is no deep connection with anyone in your family, when you feel that no-one will hear you and when your feelings are not acknowledged, who do you turn to for connection?  Who do you rely on to help you get through the difficult times of growing up?  We don't need to come from a completely dysfunctional home to feel that we are alone and Carolyn has so many things to share about her life that demonstrate how disconnected we can become with the people who are meant to support us the most.

Please go and check out EdgeCraft, Carolyn's gorgeous paper quilling art at https://www.edgecraftatx.com and Instagram.com/EdgeCraftATX and Facebook.com/EdgeCraftATX

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How do you recover from growing up with a narcissistic parent?

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Michelle was raised in a physically, verbally and emotionally abusive home. Her mother suffered from severe depression and her step-father was a narcissist. From her earliest memories, Michelle remembers anxiety and fear. Feeling highly responsible for her struggling mother and in constant fear of her step-father, Michelle took the courage to reach out for help only to have it backfire making her situation even worse. Michelle is now the Emotional Resilience Coach on Instagram and uses a lifetime of experience to help others to find their lightbulb moments on their journey to healing. You can find Michelle on instagram  https://www.instagram.com/emotionalresiliencecoach/  or YouTube  bit.ly/emotionalresiliencecoach please reach out.

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Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

What happens to a child who endures sexual abuse at the hands of a family member?  What happens when complete dysfunction is your normal?  I invite you to hear Jessica Mroz speaking about her extremely tough, challenging and complex childhood which resulted in Jessica's adult search for answers and a deep need to heal and find self worth and self love from the broken pieces of a fractured childhood.  Jessica is a strong woman who is not afraid to share her story.  Thank you for taking the time to hear it.

Jessica Mroz continues her quest to help others heal from trauma in the most inspirational way.  You can find Jessica at The Get Better Place website https://www.thegetbetterplace.com on Instagram www.instagram.com/thegetbetterplace and Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/894167824398879

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to [email protected].  I would love to connect with you.

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