Dear Little Me - True Trauma Stories of Healing & Hope

In this three part series, we take a moment to honor the women who bravely stepped forward this year to share their powerful stories with us. In part one, we hear from incredible souls who broke the silence on growing up in abusive homes. We don’t share these stories to dwell on the pain, we share to inspire strength, resilience and to showcase the possibilities for healing. Listen in as these courageous women share with us how it is possible to not only survive but to truly thrive beyond trauma.

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Every one of us desires a loving, joyful, and connected bond with our mother. But sometimes, no matter how much we wish for it, we cannot achieve it. After enduring years of emotional and physical abuse, Melany reached a turning point. Despite her tireless efforts to heal and start afresh with her mother, Melany came to a profound realisation that shook her to her core: each attempt to maintain the relationship with her mother was unraveling the progress she had made within herself. Every interaction left her feeling drained and disconnected from her own needs and values. Finally, Melany understood that holding onto this relationship wasn’t just challenging—it was costing her the peace, joy, and self-respect she had fought so hard to reclaim. Join us as Melany shares her journey, revealing the courage it took to prioritise her own well-being and the profound wisdom she gained along the way.

Melany Oliver is an intuitive life coach who can help you heal from inner child wounds and emotional trauma, so you can feel more empowered and in control of your life. You can find Melany at https://melany-oliver.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melany.oliver/

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

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Trauma, Healing Childhood Trauma, Narcissistic Mother, Narcissist, Estrangement, Emotional regulation

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For 19 years Jewels was trapped in a cycle of drinking. Desperately trying to break free—nothing worked, until she found a group of women that would not let her fail. Discover how Jewels broke free from addiction with the help of people who truly loved her.

You can purchase Jewels book The Making Of A Woman: From The Inside Out here https://www.amazon.com.au/Making-Woman-Inside-Out/dp/1737268507

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Tags and Categories: addiction, childhood trauma, alcoholism

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Do you feel like you are never enough? Are you trapped in a cycle of trying to please everyone? Do you believe that if you can just achieve the next big thing, you will finally feel good about yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to connect with Christina L Woods. Christina has all the answers you are looking for. On the outside, Christina appeared to have it all: a corporate VP role, a multi-six-figure salary, constant travel, a beautiful home, and two amazing children. But behind the scenes, her body was breaking down, plagued by autoimmune disorders, panic attacks, and the heartbreak of a marriage falling apart. Discover how Christina turned her life around and is now helping other women break free from the patterns that hold them back. Learn her powerful techniques to hold boundaries, trust yourself deeply, and become truly unstoppable.

You can find Christina via her website https://christinalwoods.com/ and on instagram https://www.instagram.com/christina.lwoods Please reach out and connect.

If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at https://www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject

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By the time Toni Bergins reached grad school, her life felt like chaos. Beneath the surface, she was grappling with the lingering effects of childhood trauma, which manifested in body image struggles, disordered eating, and self-destructive behaviors. She became consumed by exercise and dieting, using alcohol as a coping mechanism. Then, one day, Toni took a dance class—unlike any other. There was no choreography, no rules. As she ran freely around the room, Toni felt like a child again. She broke down, crying, unraveling—but she had loved every moment of it. This was Toni’s introduction to embodied movement—a form of raw, primal dance that encourages women to fully inhabit their bodies and embrace every emotion. Today, embodied movement is helping countless women heal from their trauma.

Toni Bergins is the creator of JourneyDance, a form of embodied movement which is helping women transform their lives. Buy her book Embody: Feel, Heal, and Transform Your Life Through Movement here https://shorturl.at/LCZJr You can find Toni via her website https://journeydance.com/ or look her up on instagram www.instagram.com/journeydanceofficial

Key Takeaways:

1. Embodied Movement Is Transformative and Healing: This free-form, primal style of movement enables women to fully feel and process their emotions and work through trauma in a physical, embodied way.
2. How Is Trauma Showing Up For You?: Toni Bergins struggled with body image issues, disordered eating, and self-abuse, all of which were rooted in unresolved childhood trauma.
3. What Are You Doing To Cope With Underlying Trauma : Exercise obsession, dieting, and alcohol are coping mechanisms, masking the deeper emotional pain.
4. Movement Can Be a Powerful Tool for Healing: A dance class with no choreography or structure allows us to reconnect with our body and emotions.

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

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Trauma, Healing Childhood Trauma, Embodied Movement, Disordered Eating, embodied movement

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Abuse, abandonment, and a cult—my escape from a nightmare. They even tried to take my kids, but I fought back. Now, I’m breaking the cycle and fighting every day to be nothing like my mother.

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Tags and Categories: trauma, childhood trauma, cult, toxic parent, abuse

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Very few of us ever get the chance to read a Victim Impact Statement for the trauma we endured in childhood. But Diane did. Frustrated by the lack of understanding and terrifying statistics surrounding childhood sexual abuse, Diane made the courageous decision to go to the police and hold her abuser accountable. It’s a choice that comes with immense difficulty, as the path to justice is long and, as Diane shares with us, often skewed against the victim. Diane first shared her story on this podcast in 2022. Now, she returns to update us on her two-year fight for justice. To hear Diane’s original story go to episode 86. Shame and Child Sexual Abuse https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/86-shame-and-child-sexual-abuse-part-one/id1533741808?i=1000577694507 

Key Takeaways:

1. Why it was important for Diane to hold her abuser accountable.
2. Should you confront your abuser? Diane shares her perspective.
3. The challenges of holding an abuser accountable.
4. Freedom, courage, perseverance, and the journey to move forward.
5. The importance of having a strong support system.

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Trauma, Healing Childhood Trauma, CSA, Survivor stories.

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Part Two - Healing my trauma. In this important episode, I sit down with Kelly, an extraordinary woman who bravely shares her story of survival and healing. From enduring a childhood filled with domestic violence at the hands of her father to entering a relationship with a man who subjected her to ten years of verbal and emotional abuse, Kelly’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Hear what Kelly endured for decades of her life, how it finally broke her and how she is now healing and creating a new and intentional life, on her own terms.

Key Takeaways:

1. Identify the Signs: Be aware of the signs and patterns of domestic violence and abuse.
2. Break the Cycle: While the cycle of domestic violence may repeat, it is possible to break free and find healing and freedom.
3. Understand the Impact: Domestic violence can result in PTSD, nervous system disorders, and feelings of burnout and fatigue.
4. Choose Your Path: Trauma can transform your life, but you have the power to choose to be a fighter rather than a victim.
5. Embrace Healing: No matter what you’ve experienced, healing is achievable, and you can create a fulfilling life on your own terms.

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Trauma, Healing Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD, CPTSD, Complex Trauma

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If you believe that eating disorders are a desperate attempt to achieve the perfect body, that’s not the full story. Anorexia and bulimia often stem from something far deeper—unresolved trauma and a desperate need for love. Discover the real reason behind the struggle and what most people are missing!

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Tags and Categories: trauma, childhood trauma, anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders

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In this important episode, I sit down with Kelly, an extraordinary woman who bravely shares her story of survival and healing. From enduring a childhood filled with domestic violence at the hands of her father to entering a relationship with a man who subjected her to ten years of verbal and emotional abuse, Kelly’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Hear what Kelly endured for decades of her life, how it finally broke her and how she is now healing and creating a new and intentional life, on her own terms.

*Trigger Warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence that may be triggering to some listeners.

Key Takeaways:

1. Identify the Signs: Be aware of the signs and patterns of domestic violence and abuse.
2. Break the Cycle: While the cycle of domestic violence may repeat, it is possible to break free and find healing and freedom.
3. Understand the Impact: Domestic violence can result in PTSD, nervous system disorders, and feelings of burnout and fatigue.
4. Choose Your Path: Trauma can transform your life, but you have the power to choose to be a fighter rather than a victim.
5. Embrace Healing: No matter what you’ve experienced, healing is achievable, and you can create a fulfilling life on your own terms.

Join Our Subscriber Community for just $5 per month. Support our mission to share these important stories with the world and GET THIS PODCAST AD-FREE, SPONSOR-FREE plus you will have ACCESS TO OUR SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EPISODES. Join via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast to join if you listen via Spotify or any other platform https://dearlittleme.supercast.com/

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

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject for updates and more content. Share this episode to spread awareness about child abuse and to support survivors.

Tags and Categories:

Trauma, Healing Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD, CPTSD, Complex Trauma

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