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In this empowering episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we welcome Dee May, a survivor of emotional, verbal, and physical abuse, who found the strength to break free through the power of self-love.
Dee shares her harrowing journey—from enduring a 20-year toxic marriage to escaping two subsequent physically abusive relationships. She opens up about the emotional struggles that keep survivors trapped, including the heartbreaking reality that it takes an average of seven attempts to leave an abuser for good.
A pivotal moment in Dee’s journey was the realization that self-love isn’t selfish—it’s survival. By changing her paradigm and embracing unshakable self-worth, she finally gained the confidence to leave for good and create space for healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Dee also discusses the painful loss of friendships and family support that often accompanies staying in an abusive relationship. She shares how finding inner strength and healing allowed her to rebuild connections with herself and others in a meaningful way.
Listeners will gain practical insights and inspiration from Dee’s experience, learning how to:
✔️ Cultivate self-love to break free from toxic cycles.
✔️ Overcome emotional obstacles that keep survivors stuck in abusive relationships.
✔️ Create space for healthy, loving connections built on mutual respect.
Dee’s story is a powerful testament to resilience and proof that transformation is possible when we choose to love ourselves first.
Key Points from the Interview:
1. Self-Love as a Tool for Freedom: How valuing yourself gives you the strength to leave for good.
2. The Emotional Challenges of Leaving: Understanding why survivors often leave and return multiple times.
3. Creating Healthy Relationships After Abuse: How self-worth opens the door to true, lasting love.
Listen Now: Dee May’s journey will inspire, empower, and equip you with the courage to choose yourself, leave toxic relationships, and embrace a future filled with love and healing. 💜✨
✨Connect with Dee:
Website: https://eternalsoulevolution.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-may-0330a71b5/
#HealingThroughLove #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorStories #HealingJourney #SupportCommunities #Empowerment #FamilySafety #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityInitiatives #PositiveChange
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
In this transformative episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we welcome Tammy Cox, a dedicated Transformational Coach who specializes in helping women reclaim their self-worth and heal after experiencing trauma. Tammy shares her expertise on overcoming the emotional wounds of domestic and family violence and how survivors can rebuild their confidence, set healthy boundaries, and create lasting personal transformation.
Tammy’s own journey of healing and self-discovery allows her to deeply connect with those struggling to find their voice after trauma. She explains how self-healing is not just about moving on from the past but about rediscovering self-worth, reshaping relationship patterns, and stepping into a life of empowerment. Through inner child healing and practical techniques, she teaches survivors how to break free from negative cycles and cultivate relationships that honour their emotional well-being.
This episode offers actionable strategies for survivors to rebuild their sense of self, shift unhealthy relationship dynamics, and create a future of emotional strength and healthy connections. Tammy provides insights into how personal healing transforms relationships, empowering listeners with the tools to take control of their lives and embrace a new chapter of self-respect and confidence.
Whether you’re a survivor seeking guidance or someone supporting a loved one on their healing journey, this episode is filled with valuable insights and inspiration.
Listen Now: Discover how to heal, reclaim your self-worth, and transform your relationships with Tammy Cox. Let’s heal through love!
✨ Connect with Tammy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-cox-884b7a30
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tammy.cox.543
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tammycox
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammyncox7
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jXCYdpdFpnDAKkmqK6M-w
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammy.cox98
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tammycox76https://x.com/tamncox
#HealingThroughLove #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorStories #HealingJourney #SupportCommunities #Empowerment #FamilySafety #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityInitiatives #PositiveChange
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
In this emotionally charged episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we explore the challenging subject of child abuse with the insightful Kristy McDougall. Kristy delves into the harsh realities of child abuse, discussing its prevalence and the lasting impact it has on both the mind and body. She explains how deep-seated emotional wounds from early abuse can manifest as physical illness and chronic stress, ultimately hindering overall well-being.
Drawing upon her extensive background in nursing and wellness advocacy, Kristy offers transformative strategies for healing through forgiveness. Central to her approach is the Quantum Affirmation Collapse (QAC) process, a powerful tool designed to help individuals dismantle negative emotional patterns rooted in trauma. Kristy emphasizes that forgiveness is not about excusing past wrongs; rather, it is a liberating act that releases the grip of lingering pain and opens the door to true recovery.
Throughout the conversation, Kristy shares practical advice on how to peel back the layers of emotional distress to address the root causes of pain. She discusses how unhealed trauma can make us physically sick and underscores the importance of emotional processing as a pathway to wellness. By embracing forgiveness, individuals can reclaim their power and rebuild their lives with renewed energy and hope.
Kristy’s compassionate yet candid approach provides listeners with a roadmap for healing. Whether you have personally experienced child abuse or are supporting someone who has, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable techniques to foster emotional recovery and long-term wellness. Join us on this journey of understanding, healing, and transformation, and learn how to break free from the cycle of pain to embrace a life of empowerment and self-care.
💡 Key Points from the Interview:
1. Understanding the prevalence and impact of child abuse on emotional and physical health.
2. How forgiveness and the QAC process can break the cycle of trauma and promote healing.
3. Practical steps to process and overcome deep-seated emotional pain for lasting recovery.
✨ Connect with Kristy:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oraclehealthandwealth/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-mcdougall-3b200b101/
Website: https://www.oraclehealthandwealth.com.au
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#HealingThroughLove #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorStories #HealingJourney #SupportCommunities #Empowerment #FamilySafety #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityInitiatives #PositiveChange
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
In this empowering episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we welcome Monique Derouen, a mindbody coach and somatic trauma specialist, who shares her invaluable insights on starting over after domestic violence (DV). Monique’s personal journey of leaving an abusive relationship at the age of 22, with two toddlers in tow, serves as a powerful testament to resilience and transformation. Today, she guides listeners through the steps needed to heal from trauma, rebuild self-worth, and embrace new beginnings.
Monique explains how, after experiencing DV, the path to healing begins with acknowledging the pain and understanding its root causes. She emphasizes that true healing involves addressing both physical and emotional wounds, and that our bodies hold the memories of past trauma. Through somatic practices, Monique teaches techniques to release repressed emotions and break free from the lingering effects of abuse.
In addition to healing, Monique discusses the challenges of starting over—especially when it comes to forming new, healthy relationships. She offers practical advice on how to rebuild trust in yourself and others, creating safe spaces for connection and intimacy. For those feeling isolated after leaving an abusive situation, Monique provides guidance on accessing support networks, finding therapy, and cultivating a community that nurtures growth and self-care.
Throughout the episode, Monique’s compassionate approach shines through as she shares actionable steps and strategies that have transformed her life and the lives of her clients. Whether you are currently navigating the aftermath of DV or seeking inspiration to rebuild a life of safety and fulfillment, this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and a roadmap for recovery.
Key Points from the Interview:
1. How to initiate the healing process after leaving a DV relationship, including practical somatic techniques.
2. Strategies for safely starting over in relationships and rebuilding trust.
3. Ways to access support and overcome isolation to foster personal growth and a fulfilling new beginning.
Join us and discover how to embrace a fresh start filled with safety, healing, and renewed hope.
✨ Connect with Monique:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monique.arnaudderouen?mibextid=kFxxJDMoniquearnaudderouen.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquethemindbodycoach?igsh=Y2ptbzZxdXdkcDZy&utm_source=qr
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@moniquethemindbodycoach?si=cSnmFcGaMhBHd2rd
#HealingThroughLove #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SurvivorStories #HealingJourney #SupportCommunities #Empowerment #FamilySafety #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityInitiatives #PositiveChange
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✨ Support our Pamper Day Fundraising Efforts | 👩💻 SOCIALS and RESOURCES
Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
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✨ Support our Pamper Day Fundraising Efforts | 👩💻 SOCIALS and RESOURCES
Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
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Healing Through Love is a social enterprise dedicated to raising awareness about domestic and family violence in the community. Co-founded by Rose Davidson and Sharlene Lynch, it aims to support survivors by hosting pamper day events that provide a safe space for healing, empowerment, and connection. The organisation also hosts the Healing Through Love Podcast, which shares inspiring stories, insights, and resources to help survivors rebuild their lives. Through compassion and community, Healing Through Love strives to create a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
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Healing Through Love – The Podcast
Empowering survivors. Elevating voices. Inspiring change.
Welcome to Healing Through Love, a safe space…
Each episode is a journey of courage, healing, and empowerment – filled with real stories, practical tools, and soul-nourishing support. Whether you're a survivor reclaiming your voice, a practitioner offering healing, or an ally wanting to make a difference, this podcast is for you.
Together, we shine a light on the path from pain to purpose.
Together, we heal – through love.
🎧 New episodes released regularly
💜 Learn more at healingthroughlove.com.au