Overcoming: The Podcast

What do you do when you are experiencing abuse but also being told it’s not bad and it’s your fault? Well, that’s what we dive into in this episode through our guest’s story of breaking free from everything that held her back and was harming her. And let me tell you, it’s incredible (as is she!) Our guest’s name is Ishtar Abdul, and also goes by zahraa. She is an actress, student, and also a mom of two boys. She is an advocate & survivor who is sharing and writing her story which she entitles “if the volcano speaks”. Her motivation to share is that she used to be silent and hide the truth and doesn’t want to do that anymore. Her story that she is writing is mainly about the physical abuse that she suffered from. She aspires to represent many women and hopefully will inspire others to be themselves and speak up when they get hurt. Her main message is for women to keep pushing through the hard things, and remind them to never give up. You can connect with her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ishtar_lioness10 and get more updates on her upcoming story. To continue the connection & conversation around all things healing, growth, & Overcoming, be sure to follow along our podcast page @OvercomingPod https://www.instagram.com/overcomingpod . Also, feel free to check out http://bio.site/soswithdrtaelor for up-to-date to social media, collaborations, and services, including our self-paced growing course library, “The Overcoming Academy,” bringing you more depth, accessibility, and autonomy within various trauma education topics. Thank you, again, for your continued support, shares, & feedback. We’re honored you choose to include us within your Overcoming & self-healing journey.

Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

Have you dealt with depression, or maybe a loved one has? Our next guest is here to break some stigmas and shed some light into how “just cheer up” really isn’t that simple.

Neel Trivedi is a writer, mental health advocate, a 2020 Pushcart Nominee, and cohosts the Daily Wisdom Words Podcast. Having struggled with depression for many years, he believes in erasing the stigma around mental health and making it a part of "just being human." He can be reached on Instagram www.instagram.com/carpesecondus To continue the connection & conversation around all things healing, growth, & Overcoming, be sure to follow along our podcast page @OvercomingPod https://www.instagram.com/overcomingpod . Also, feel free to check out http://bio.site/soswithdrtaelor for up-to-date to social media, collaborations, and services, including our self-paced growing course library, “The Overcoming Academy,” bringing you more depth, accessibility, and autonomy within various trauma education topics. Thank you, again, for your continued support, shares, & feedback. We’re honored you choose to include us within your Overcoming & self-healing journey.

Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Randina Sheldon to chat about something we have in common- the mother wound. We both realized similarities in our stories & challenges, and realized the importance of talking about this core wound many of us share. Randina Sheldon is a trauma and abuse survivor who shares her story and healing through art and writing. She advocates for the breakdown of societal norms that enable and contribute to CSA and SA, especially within familial and romantic relationships. Her first book, face: a poetry and art collection serves as a battle cry for survivors everywhere. Her second book, until it doesn’t hurt, released this month. The following links are where you can find her & get her book: https://www.instagram.com/randinawrites/

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To continue the connection & conversation around all things healing, growth, & Overcoming, be sure to follow along our podcast page @OvercomingPod https://www.instagram.com/overcomingpod . Also, feel free to check out http://bio.site/soswithdrtaelor for up-to-date to social media, collaborations, and services, including our self-paced growing course library, “The Overcoming Academy,” bringing you more depth, accessibility, and autonomy within various trauma education topics. Thank you, again, for your continued support, shares, & feedback. We’re honored you choose to include us within your Overcoming & self-healing journey.

Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

You’ve heard that phrase “New Year, New Me” I’m sure. And you know what? I despise that! We are not new person , we are simply becoming more of who we are each year - uncovering deeper layers of our true & authentic selves. And in the New Year, I’m starting a 30-Day challenge on Patreon http://patreon.com/SOSwithDrTaelor to help you start that self-exploration with gentleness, curiosity, & compassion to support aligned & sustainable growth. NOT failed New Year’s Resolutions. To continue the connection & conversation around all things healing, growth, & Overcoming, be sure to follow along our podcast page @OvercomingPod https://www.instagram.com/overcomingpod . Also, feel free to check out http://bio.site/soswithdrtaelor for up-to-date to social media, collaborations, and services, including our self-paced growing course library, “The Overcoming Academy,” bringing you more depth, accessibility, and autonomy within various trauma education topics. Thank you, again, for your continued support, shares, & feedback. We’re honored you choose to include us within your Overcoming & self-healing journey.

Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

A quick recap of known challenges as we approach into the weekend and later end of the year focused on traditions & certain themes that can hit those of us with trauma histories a bit harder. While this was intended to be posted earlier in the season , I could not allow this to stay in the vault as there are helpful reminders as you approach gatherings and others’ expectations. Remember, you’re not alone and this is a season. The only way out is through. Give yourself grace :) To continue the connection & conversation around all things healing, growth, & Overcoming, be sure to follow along our podcast page @OvercomingPod https://www.instagram.com/overcomingpod . Also, feel free to check out http://bio.site/soswithdrtaelor for up-to-date to social media, collaborations, and services, including our self-paced growing course library, “The Overcoming Academy,” bringing you more depth, accessibility, and autonomy within various trauma education topics. Thank you, again, for your continued support, shares, & feedback. We’re honored you choose to include us within your Overcoming & self-healing journey.

Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

Do you worry about either the present or future parenting children, as someone who has been through childhood trauma themselves? This episode with Rachel is for you! She is an occupational therapist who runs parenting groups & specializes in trauma research! And my personal hero / the reason my career trajectory changed!! Rachel Ashcraft (she/her) is a licensed and registered occupational therapist and TBRI® Practitioner. Rachel is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). She is currently working on new programming at UAB related to building trauma responsive healthcare and education systems. Rachel provides consultative services and training to schools and pediatric therapy clinics regarding trauma. She founded and directs a non-profit, Foster the Future Alabama, with the mission of reducing inequality in access to health and wellness services for children in foster care. The topic of trauma is close to Rachel’s heart as she and her spouse have been foster parents to over 20 kids and have one son who they adopted. She currently serves as President for the Alabama Occupational Therapy Association. She has been at the forefront of the national OT movement towards more trauma informed care across the profession. She has received recognition from both State and National Occupational Therapy Associations for her work with vulnerable children, including receiving the 2018 Emerging & Innovative Practice Award from The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. for her work with vulnerable children and the 2017 OTR of excellence award from the Alabama Occupational Therapy Association. Her scholarly work includes presentations, articles, textbook chapters on the topic of trauma informed services in various settings. Most recently, she co-edited the AOTA published textbook Trauma, Occupation, and Participation. To continue the connection & conversation around all things healing, growth, & Overcoming, be sure to follow along our podcast page @OvercomingPod https://www.instagram.com/overcomingpod . Also, feel free to check out http://bio.site/soswithdrtaelor for up-to-date to social media, collaborations, and services, including our self-paced growing course library, “The Overcoming Academy,” bringing you more depth, accessibility, and autonomy within various trauma education topics. Thank you, again, for your continued support, shares, & feedback. We’re honored you choose to include us within your Overcoming & self-healing journey.

Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

Did you know Trauma can get stuck in the body? Yep! And our guest is an expert in releasing stuck stuff in the body w/ multiple modalities. Even cooler? I got to be one of her clients & see, firsthand, the effects & share my experiences with you. You won’t want to miss this. :) Sam Thammahong, M.S. resides in Phoenix, AZ as a TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) Provider, Energy worker, Sound bath practitioner, yoga instructor, and aspiring podcaster. Her world was flipped upside down after leaving her career in microbiology. She currently finds purpose in expanding her knowledge and also remaining a forever student that focuses on an integrative approach to health of the mind, body and soul. To stay connected with Sam: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutre.llc

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Website: https://nutre.clientsecure.me/ To continue the connection & conversation around all things healing, growth, & Overcoming, be sure to follow along our podcast page @OvercomingPod https://www.instagram.com/overcomingpod . Also, feel free to check out http://bio.site/soswithdrtaelor for up-to-date to social media, collaborations, and services, including our self-paced growing course library, “The Overcoming Academy,” bringing you more depth, accessibility, and autonomy within various trauma education topics. Thank you, again, for your continued support, shares, & feedback. We’re honored you choose to include us within your Overcoming & self-healing journey.

Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

Do you struggle with trying to be perfect? Join us in this beautiful conversation of breaking down perfectionism & moving forward in the healing journey. Marisa (she/her) is a mental health advocate, childhood trauma & cPTSD survivor, and founder of little bent, not broken–an instagram page where she shares her story to help at least one person feel seen, heard, and less alone. “little bent, not broken” is meant to serve as a reminder that even after everything we’ve gone through, we are whole, capable, and resourceful, not broken beyond repair.

In 2021, Marisa received her trauma-informed coaching certification which she has used to empower fellow recovering perfectionists to be more kind, patient, and loving toward themselves, while also helping them turn up the volume on their compassionate inner voice to be louder than the inner critic. Now, Marisa uses that training and experience to support other trauma-informed entrepreneurs in their creative & business endeavors.

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Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

Have you ever felt out of alignment with your life & not sure how to get back?Beth shares her story as a survivor & also business owner about the major pivots necessary in holistic healing! Beth Deeren is a multi-passionate entrepreneur making waves in the health and wellness industry. A former Health Care Facility owner and Administrator, and currently a functional medicine practitioner and health and wellness business mentor and coach. She lives in Central, MN with her husband of 10 years and children 17 & 13 years old, and two fur babies. Beth began her journey into holistic wellness after a severe bout with illness in 2019 that left her fighting for her life in ICU with stage 2 respiratory failure/ARDS, it was shortly after that experience during the grueling recovery that she realized her life was being lived for all the wrong reasons. During the healing journey that would follow over the coming years she set out to break generational curses and put an end to the religious abuse she endured as a child raised in the Old Order Soumi Synod Lutheran Church. While the journey hasn’t been without obstacles Beth has overcome a lot in a relatively short time, transitioning from traditional health care into the functional medicine space where her treatment philosophy involves healing the whole person from the inside out with a focus on gut health, women’s hormones, and trauma healing. She joins us here today overcoming her silence to share her story of hope and recovery with you all.

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Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.

Have you been looking for ways to find *your* path & step into your personal power? Join us this week as Liz & Taelor chat all about self-discovery with a spiritual “woo woo” twist, & breaks some stigmas about spirituality & personal growth - like how it aligns with the healing journey after adversity! While Liz supports people through their own self-discovery path through tarot readings & education, she also uses her skills in her own life & Overcoming journey. Liz Zamorski isn’t your everyday psychic tarot reader; she has been called “the anti-beige psychic” and she is on a mission to show people how to tap into their full spectrum of joy and healing. She transitioned from corporate lawyer to full-time lightworker in 2020 and now serves clients globally by channeling messages in order to live in alignment with their highest path. Liz offers 1:1 and group readings and seminars, and she lives on a small island in western Sweden. You can connect with Liz at https://instagram.com/thefemmegenius To continue the connection & conversation around all things healing, growth, & Overcoming, be sure to follow along our podcast page @OvercomingPod https://www.instagram.com/overcomingpod . Also, feel free to check out http://bio.site/soswithdrtaelor for up-to-date to social media, collaborations, and services, including our self-paced growing course library, “The Overcoming Academy,” bringing you more depth, accessibility, and autonomy within various trauma education topics. Thank you, again, for your continued support, shares, & feedback. We’re honored you choose to include us within your Overcoming & self-healing journey.

Disclaimers:

All information contained within Survivors Overcoming Silence (SOSwithDrTaelor), “Overcoming: The Podcast”, and associated websites, services, and social media content, are for educational purposes, not medical or individual advice, nor substitute for individualized mental or physical health services. Additionally, views shared within podcast episodes or within other (social) media platforms are individual and independent of any associated communities, institutions, or collaboration. If in crisis, please immediately contact local emergency services (911) or suicide hotline (988). TW: re - trauma, abuse, mental health. You know yourself best; please interact at your own risk.