In this powerful episode of Soul Sparks, Kath Essing, author and fierce advocate for survivors, joins us to share the courage it takes to speak your truth about healing, liberation, and empowerment. Kath opens up about her memoir, "The Courage to Speak Your Truth," highlighting her journey from silence to vocal empowerment after childhood trauma. Listeners gain insights into her transformative SHIFT framework, designed to guide survivors through emotional healing and reclaim their personal narratives.

About Kath Essing:  

Kath Essing is an author, speaker, educator, and advocate dedicated to amplifying silenced voices. Her memoir combines poignant poetry with personal stories, serving as a beacon for survivors of childhood trauma. Through workshops and her SHIFT framework, Kath empowers individuals to reclaim their voices and transform pain into purpose.

Key Takeaways:  

Kath emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and intuition throughout the healing process.

Her SHIFT Framework helps survivors move from silence to empowerment:

S - See: Becoming objective observers of their experiences.

H - Hear: Identifying internal voices and distinguishing current reality from past trauma.

I - Identify: Recognizing and reshaping childhood belief systems.

F - Feel: Experiencing and processing emotions authentically.

T - Talk: Finding safe avenues to articulate and reclaim personal stories.

Poetry acts as a bridge, allowing access to deeper emotional healing.

Engaging with the inner child is crucial for overcoming past trauma.

Connect with Kath Essing:  

Website: www.bespeak.au

Book: Available on Amazon and as an audiobook on Audible and Spotify.

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