Heal with the Reel - podcast about survivors of domestic abuse

Thank you so much for listening to Heal with the Reel  

Episode 39 with my special guest, Sam Knight.   

Her mission is to help empower women, equip them with the tools and resources to help them realize their worth and belief in themselves during or after these horrific relationship experiences.   

She is an ambassador for IDAS.  IDAS is a UK-wide charity for women survivors or men survivors of domestic abuse.  

In this episode, I was joined by the incredible Sam Knight, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment and an ambassador for IDAS, the UK-wide domestic abuse charity.  

If anything in this episode has affected you, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

📞 IDAS Free Helpline: 0808 808 2241 🌐 www.idas.org.uk  

You can also connect with me directly: 🔗 Website: www.fixyourfuture.co.uk 🔗 CIC site: www.ukindtherapy.io 

📸 Instagram: @amanda_haigh_fyf  

📘 Facebook: Fix Your Future Ltd 

💼 LinkedIn: Amanda Haigh  

✨ Interested in trialling our VR therapy software?  

We’re currently running trials with survivors across the UK. Get in touch to take part in shaping the future of trauma recovery.  

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🎙 From Silence to Strength: Qursam Hina’s Story | Heal with the Reel Podcast

✨ Survivor Story | Domestic Abuse Awareness | Trauma-Informed Healing | VR Therapy for Survivors

In this powerful episode of Heal with the Reel, we’re joined by Qursam Hina — a courageous survivor, speaker, and emerging voice for change.

After losing her mum at just 10 years old, Qursam’s journey took her from college and hostels to an arranged marriage she believed would bring her stability. Instead, she was brought to the UK — and into a life of isolation, coercion, and emotional abuse.

Now, Qursam is breaking the silence. In this deeply honest conversation, she shares her story of survival, cultural silencing, and how she’s transforming her experience into purpose — helping other survivors find their voice through tech-led, trauma-informed support.

As part of the UKind XR development team, Qursam is co-designing the UK’s first immersive VR therapy platform for survivors — created with lived experience at the heart.

💜 Want to help shape a safer path for others?
Sign up to BETA test UKind XR, the VR therapy platform co-designed by survivors:
👉 https://ukindtherapy.io/get-on-waiting-list/

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In this powerful episode, Amanda sits down with Cheryl Sharp — founder of Pink Pig Financials and Pink Pig People & Culture — to talk about her journey from surviving domestic abuse to building two successful businesses that empower women and transform workplaces.

Cheryl shares the raw truth of rebuilding her life from nothing, how financial independence became her lifeline, and the ways she now supports other women to thrive, both in business and beyond.

💥 Expect honesty, inspiration, and practical insight for anyone ready to take back control of their life.

🩷 Connect with Cheryl Sharp:

Website: https://www.pinkpigfinancials.co.uk

Instagram:   / iamcherylsharp 

YouTube:    / @iamcherylsharp 

TikTok:   / iamcherylsharp 

Email: [email protected]

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✨ Work with Amanda or learn more about UKind Therapy:

Website: https://ukindtherapy.io

Fix Your Future: https://fixyourfuture.co.uk

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Heal with the Reel – BB Gabriel: Surviving and Thriving After Grooming and Abuse

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In this episode of Heal with the Reel, I’m joined by the inspiring BB Gabriel, author of No Ordinary Love, a courageous and unflinching account of her life with her abuser. BB shares how she was groomed at an early age by an older man and the resilience it took to reclaim her life and identity.

Through her story, BB highlights the red flags, the emotional complexities of grooming, and the tools she used to not only survive but thrive. Her journey is a testament to the power of healing and the strength of the human spirit.

As always, Heal with the Reel brings you survivor-to-thriver stories that empower, inspire, and remind us all that healing is possible.

Links:

📖 BB Gabriel’s Book: No Ordinary Love
https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Ordinary-Love-BB-Gabriel/dp/1069121304/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X0FKMJTOG4NT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._62GdBzFGvEBgpegS8TEreg-5fOjAhnNxJa4N-5V-BnGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.UL8ZJjU7bHxPx9r4Gc-i3GFqVzXuOU6vR8x1nNc34M8&dib_tag=se&keywords=no+ordinary+love+bb+gabriel&qid=1739209304&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1

📚 My Book: Fix Your Future – A Memoir and Guide to Healing After Domestic Abuse
Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09B2MBVQC?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0

🌐 Learn More About UKind Therapy:
Visit my website at https://ukindtherapy.io to discover our groundbreaking VR therapy software and how we’re helping survivors heal through innovation.

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