In Episode 9 of Salt & Sovereignty Season 1, Ashley guides us through The Rise. She shares the moments that didn’t fix everything but changed something. From confronting workplace harassment to weeping through rage on the floor, this is the story of how the Boneheart begins to speak again, not as pain, but as power.

Content Warning / Listener Discretion Advised:

This episode contains trauma-informed but unfiltered reflections on:

• Childhood trauma (emotional, physical abuse)
• Sexual assault recovery
• Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
• Somatic flashbacks and dissociation
• Workplace harassment and body shame
• Spiritual and sexual reclamation after trauma

Please listen at your own pace. Pause when needed. Come back when it feels right. Your body remembers, and it knows how to lead you home.