Not That Girl Anymore

What does it look like to take your power back after a childhood of trauma, religious control, and silence? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Ashley Woodard shares how she began to reclaim her voice, rebuild her sense of self, and walk the long road of healing with tenderness, truth, and tenacity.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unworthy, or unsure where to begin your healing — this episode will remind you what’s possible.

In this episode:

• How Ashley began healing after childhood abuse and narcissistic control

• Deconstructing harmful religious beliefs and finding a more loving view of God

• Grieving the childhood she never got to have

• Learning to let others show up for her

• The sacred power of giving your inner child a voice

This is a story of reclamation — one that will speak directly to the part of you that still hopes for freedom.

In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, host Dawn Bouillion sits down with artist and future therapist Ashley Woodard to share her courageous journey of surviving religious trauma, family abuse, and the struggle of growing up in a home filled with control, violence, and silence.

This is part one of Ashley’s story, where she bravely reveals what it means to grow up in survival mode, wrestle with faith, and carry the hidden scars of trauma. Her honesty reminds us that healing begins with telling the truth.

✨ If you’ve ever struggled with religious trauma, childhood abuse, or the ache of not being seen, this conversation will make you feel less alone.

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Spiritual anxiety isn’t a sign of weak faith—it’s a trauma response. In this powerful solo episode, Dawn unpacks the difference between religious trauma and the fear-based patterns it leaves behind. From rapture panic to scrupulosity (religious OCD), she shares her story and offers a new lens of love, healing, and truth. You are not broken—you’re healing. And you are not that girl anymore.

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Trauma isn’t just what happened—it’s what happened inside of you.

In this powerful episode, Dawn unpacks the deeper layers of trauma, revealing how it lives in the body, disrupts connection, and quietly shapes our lives. But there is hope—and healing is possible.

You’ll learn:

• Why trauma is about disconnection, not just painful events
• How survival patterns like freeze, fawn, and shutdown form
• What it means to heal from the inside out—body, mind, and spirit
• How generational trauma gets passed down (and how we can break the cycle)
• Why your body’s symptoms might be your story speaking

Whether you’ve carried silent pain for years or are just starting to name your wounds, this episode is a compassionate, empowering invitation to return to yourself—and reclaim your wholeness.

✨ Your healing matters. And it starts with you.

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In this empowering episode of Not That Girl Anymore, discover how giving yourself permission can transform your healing journey. Learn how to break free from “good girl” rules, set boundaries, release shame, and reclaim your voice, worth, and power. Perfect for women ready to step into confidence, authenticity, and freedom.

We’re in the middle of our narcissistic abuse series, and today Dawn unpacks gaslighting—the repeated pattern of denial, blame-shifting, and story-rewriting that slowly disconnects you from your memory, intuition, and worth. With real-world examples (romantic partners, parent-child dynamics, workplaces, churches) and the language gaslighters use, Dawn shows how the tactic isolates you and keeps you spinning. You’ll leave with practical anchors: documenting reality, finding safe voices, setting conversational boundaries, listening to your body, limiting exposure, and beginning the healing work of reclaiming your voice.

In this special birthday episode of Not That Girl Anymore, host Dawn Bouillon—trauma therapist, coach, and founder of Embrace Your Brave—invites listeners into a heartfelt reflection on what it truly means to celebrate life. From her mother’s unforgettable birthday serenades to deeper insights about self-worth and presence, Dawn reminds us that every moment is a chance to honor ourselves and the people who matter most.

This episode isn’t just about birthdays—it’s about pausing to recognize that you matter, your story matters, and your voice matters. With warmth, authenticity, and a little bit of fun, Dawn shares her own journey of gratitude and reflection, offering encouragement for anyone navigating transitions or seeking to embrace their brave.

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Not all narcissists look the same—and some of the most dangerous ones wear masks of kindness, charm, or even faith.

In this powerful and validating episode of Not That Girl Anymore, trauma therapist and coach Dawn Bouillon peels back the layers of narcissistic abuse to reveal five often-overlooked types of narcissists: overt, covert, malignant, communal, and spiritual. If you've ever questioned your reality, doubted your instincts, or wondered if you're the problem, this episode is for you.

Dottie’s story is proof that it’s never too late to heal. In this powerful episode of Not That Girl Anymore, she shares how therapy helped her break free from childhood trauma, perfectionism, and the cycle of narcissistic abuse. Through somatic healing, inner child work, and learning to set boundaries, she rebuilt her self-worth and reclaimed her life. If you’ve ever felt invisible, stuck, or afraid to be alone — this conversation will remind you that healing is possible, and you are worth it. 💛

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In this validating episode, Dawn breaks down the signs of narcissistic abuse, the trauma bond that keeps you stuck, and the fog of fear, obligation, and guilt that clouds your clarity. Whether it’s a partner, parent, friend, or spiritual leader, this conversation will help you name what your body already knows.

You are not alone — and you're not that girl anymore.

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