Open Wounds

In this episode of the Open Wounds podcast, host Candice interviews Chris Yadon, an expert in sexual abuse recovery. Chris shares his personal journey and how it led him to help others heal from the impacts of childhood sexual abuse. He discusses the unique approach of Saprea, the organization he co-founded, which focuses on supporting adult survivors through community, education, and holistic healing practices. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding trauma symptoms, building trust, and teaching children about boundaries to prevent abuse. Chris emphasizes the significance of compassion in the healing process and the need for tailored approaches to support each survivor's journey.

Work with Saprea for free: https://saprea.org/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Healing from Trauma
02:31 Chris Yadon's Journey to Helping Survivors
05:34 The Unique Approach of Saprea
08:15 Building Community for Survivors
10:54 Funding and Accessibility of Services
13:44 Understanding Symptoms of Trauma
16:44 Tailored Healing Approaches
19:40 The Importance of Consistency in Healing
22:20 Building Trust in Healing Relationships
25:06 Navigating Complex Relationships
28:04 Teaching Children About Boundaries
30:33 The Impact of Neuroplasticity on Healing
33:07 Processing Trauma from Childhood Abuse
36:13 Intergenerational Trauma and Prevention
38:53 Conclusion and Resources for Survivors

Takeaways

Chris Yadon shares his personal journey of healing from childhood trauma.
Saprea focuses on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Community support is crucial for healing from trauma.
Understanding trauma symptoms helps survivors connect their past to present issues.
Tailored approaches to healing are essential for individual needs.
Compassionate support can initiate the healing process.
Teaching children about boundaries is vital for prevention.
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to learn and relearn throughout life.
Trust is a significant challenge for survivors of abuse.
Intergenerational trauma can perpetuate cycles of abuse.

*Chris Mentioned Dr. Dan Siegel, learn more about his work here: https://mindsightinstitute.com/ 

In this episode of Open Wounds Podcast, host Candice interviews Ingrid Hu Dahl, an author, leadership coach, and musician. Ingrid shares her unique experiences growing up as a mixed-race queer woman, navigating her identity, family dynamics, and the impact of religion on her life. She discusses her journey into music, the challenges of being a woman in the industry, and her transition to writing a memoir after the loss of her mother. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding and empathy in personal growth and societal change.

Ingrid's book details her journey from childhood to adulthood.
She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's identity.
Family dynamics play a crucial role in personal growth.
Religion can both support and hinder personal identity.
Music served as a form of self-expression and rebellion.
Writing her memoir was a therapeutic process for Ingrid.
Ingrid's mother was a significant influence on her life and writing.
The conversation highlights the need for empathy in society.
Ingrid encourages others to find common ground in their experiences.
The podcast promotes the importance of sharing personal stories.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ingrid's Journey
04:52 Childhood Experiences and Identity
10:36 Navigating Family Dynamics and Cultural Expectations
15:43 The Impact of Religion on Personal Growth
23:55 Music as a Form of Expression and Rebellion
30:48 Navigating Objectification and Aging
33:55 The Journey from Music to Memoir
36:18 Grief and the Catalyst for Writing
39:26 Therapeutic Writing and Family Dynamics
45:03 Rebuilding Family Relationships
49:16 Understanding Intergenerational Struggles
53:04 The Importance of Empathy and Commonality
56:42 Leadership Coaching and Book Promotion

Work With Ingrid:   https://www.ingridhudahl.com/about-me

Read Ingrid's book Sun Shining on Morning Snow: https://www.sunshiningonmorningsnow.com/

This week I chat with Leo Marrs the founder or the first Breath work studio in the US. He shares his journey with learning to use the breath as a way to regulate our nervous systems and create safety. 

Learn more about Leo's work here: https://www.leomarrs.com/

Get Leo's breath-work app here: https://www.ethr.one/

In this weeks episode I chat with coach and subconscious reprograming educator Donna Kendall. We dive into ways our subconscious creates our reality and practical steps to address this and impact our self perceptions. 

You can work with Donna here: https://www.donnamkendall.com/services

Dr Tara Swarts book "The Source" on our brain and confirmation bias: https://www.taraswart.com/the-source/

On this episode we discuss overcoming extreme obstacles, staying positive, and finding your passions. Brenden's powerful story of regaining full mobility after a near death experience and 4 month coma is inspiring and shows us that we have control over our destiny. 

Work with Brenden Here:
https://www.themightymiracleman.com/

On this weeks Episode with chat with parent support expert Elaine Harvey. She shares her own journey parenting through CPTSD as well as her wealth of knowledge regarding parenting infants. We discuss co-regulation, the need for parent support, and managing our own emotions as parents. 

If you would like to work with Elaine or learn more about her services you can find her website here: https://lullababysos.com.au/

This week I chat with Jason Oman and we dive into money mindset and what he has learned from Millionaires. Jason has authored two best selling books and has a wide variety of resources on his website. He shares with us his tips for achieving your money goals. 

Work with Jason Here: 
https://jasonoman.com/aboutjason/

Purchase Jason's books here:
https://jasonoman.com/shop/

This episode we chat with Psychedelic Therapist Julian Bermudez on how psychedelic therapy is an excellent resource for those healing from CPTSD. Julian shares his own experience and wealth of formal education and training and why he saw the benefits of psychedelics in healing trauma. 

Find Julian's work here: https://www.psychedelic-integration.net/about-1

Work directly with Julian here: https://www.psychedelic-integration.net/services-7

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One this episode I review Jenette's NYT best seller book "I am glad my mom died".

https://whitewhalebookstore.com/item/rPCoGQ_-yAWNh_4hvqeltA/lists/LLiCQ9vuSFeg/

https://www.audible.com/pd/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died-Audiobook/B09VHWHJS2

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hard-feelings-with-jennette-mccurdy/id1711833048

Todays episode is all about projection and defense mechanisms. Recognizing projection in real time to release shame, guilt and process emotions as well as recognizing when others are projecting onto us.

https://www.simplypsychology.org/defense-mechanisms.html 

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