Excited for this episode with a good friend of mine, Cristo Tabares.

Born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, he was very active in sports, student council, and community organizations growing up.

23-years-old and raised by a single mother and my sister, Cristo graduated from Westminster with a double major, Psychology and Leadership studies. He is currently enrolled at Grand Canyon University getting my masters degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Today we dive into a similar background story to my childhood, being raised around parents with an abusive history - and how it shapes you as a child transitioning into adulthood.

Kelsie Mathews is a singer, actress, and wears many other hats in Hollywood. She also wears a domestic violence survivor title most proudly. She uses her platform to share her story to help others like her, bring awareness, but overall try to make a change.

Welcoming podcast guests, Lucy Cantley and Camille Rae - otherwise known as Calamity Jane Official on social media. This music duo based out of Nashville is Lead by violinist Lucy Cantley and complimented by the sultry vocals of Camille Rae, Together, they redefine genre with a fresh take on Alternative Country. Both recently going viral on TikTok and Instagram for posting a video of an abusive roommate. Camille reveals the story of her abusive roommate, and emphasizes that it's not always a significant other or authority figure that can trap you in an abusive cycle.

September Burton is a Fertility expert and abuse survivor, September started her career as a U.S. Navy personal chef to 4-star Admirals, stationed in Sicily, Italy. She also is the Founder and CEO of “4-months-to-Fertile”, working with couples and mothers struggling with primary or secondary infertility and is the organizer of the first ever Colorado Fertility Conference. She dives in her experience with abusive relationships, and how to cope later on in life & fall in love with who you are.

Founder of Peace Over Pieces, Clara Baldwin, shares her personal story of what inspired her to start the organization.

Alexandra Barry, founder of Siblings of Murdered Siblings Foundation - shares her story on becoming a survivor of losing her brother to homicide. She touches on her personal story, the court process, and her advice to those suffering from trauma.

Fitness coach and Instagram influencer, Breana Kelsi, shares the story of how she met her abuser where she worked and how she discovered he was cheating on her through a DM on Instagram. She shares tips about trauma, escaping, and how manipulating a narcissist can be.

Welcoming our first international guest Tracey dives into her story of how a manipulative 20-year marriage destroyed her mentally and emotionally. This is our first podcast that shows emotional abuse awareness is just as important as physical abuse.

Christian, college student, and motivational speaker Andre Lamont touches on the subjects of his experienced child abuse and how he recovered from rock bottom. (donate on peace-over-pieces.org)

21-year-old Raelynn Henson shares her heart-wrenching story on sexual abuse and how to overcome trauma. Donate now on peace-over-pieces.org