Meet the multi faceted Ana. She's fascinating. Brilliant. Funny. 

She's a comedienne, an improv storyteller, a beautiful woman of Mexican heritage. She's a daughter, a friend, a partner, a caretake and...

She's also a survivor of Domestic Abuse. 

I resonate so deeply with her story. Her feelings of confusion (is this abuse?) her feelings of inadequacy (is this her fault?) her feelings of not being able to do this, and her story of finally saying she'd had enough and overcoming.

You WANT to hear this one. 

It's beautiful. One of the best yet. Thank you Ana for being on our podcast and shining your light of all of your beautiful facets into the world!

Find Ana on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3X8VHIEEGI4GK0QW_mp8g

This title describes Katlyn's experience perfectly. Every episode I say "This is our best one yet" and every time, I mean it. You will not believe the strength that Katelyn needed to survive her relationship and our hope is that her story will encourage you because it's another reminder of how we CAN overcome. I want to add in as well, if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, it doesn't have to be as "intense" as Katelyn's story. All of our stories are different and all of our stories are valid. Thanks for listening!

What better title for this podcast than the name of the very non profit that we have as our guest? And before you assume this is some boring talk with a non-profit, I say think again. You will LOVE listening to the amazing, powerhouse, badass that is Hannah Hollander. She turned her abusive experience into an entire organization that is THE most THOROUGH, in depth, caring, well thought out organization Michelle and I have ever seen and she's doing it all while still working a "regular" job. Did we mention this all started with a facebook post that went viral?

Website: www.speakyourtruth.today

Facebook: @speak.your.truth.today

Instagram: @speakyourtruth.today

Pinterest: @speakyourtruth_today

LinkedIn: @speakyourtruthtoday

Michelle and I often say that we share our stories, because people hear their stories in ours. How true this is for Angela. Angela is a sweet, kind artist who experienced abuse in a same sex relationship. It's a great reminder that abuse knows no labels or relationship type. Straight, gay, bi, trans, white, black, latino, rich, poor, addicted, healthy...it doesn't matter. Abuse no knows boundaries and can exist anywhere. I hope you find some healing in this powerful episode. 

LISTENERS: Listen UP: You WANT to hear this episode it is AMAZING. Our best yet. We are joined by our lil' psychic friend Ashley of the Desert Clairvoyant - she is such a beautiful human who has a unique story to share of not only how she survived and escaped an abusive relationship, but how she is open, thriving and has found a second chance at life and is using her gifts and capabilities for good. Give a listen to this bright light and check her out also on Insta @thedesertclairvoyant and online at desertclairvoyant.com - tell her the Wayward Women sent you! 

Gaslighting - it's so much more than what we think it is, AND 9 times out of 10 we normalize our abusive relationships (for survival---> future podcast so stay tuned) but it's very important to understand the effects and "symptoms" of being manipulated and gaslit. Join Lara & Michelle for another episode of the Wayward Women. <3 As always, you are not crazy and you are not alone.

Thank you thank you Wayward Women!!! Season 2 is here and we it's been about 1 year since we started this crazy adventure. Join Lara and Michelle for a whole new season of topics, guests and more. This episode we cover some myth busting. 

We'll be busting more myths as the season rolls on, but you want to hear this! As always, thanks for listening!

In Unbound Women part 1, we met the wonderful Marie! Today, in Unbound Women Part 2, we meet the amazing Sol Coach - Krysta!!! This is a longer episode worth every minute of listening. Krysta has not only overcome family of origin abuse and relationship abuse, but she intuitively has found ways to heal and grow and thrive that she shares with YOU as a coach! Trust me when I say she is an amazing gifted coach! Also, Krysta has a very unique connection to Michelle and I - I won't share here you'll have to listen to find out more! 

Of course, visit the Unbound Women at www.unboundwomen.us, and visit Krysta on Instagram @krystakinslow_solcoach - Trust me she is amazing!

WOW. This is all I can say for this episode. We were so grateful to be joined by the amazing wonderful Marie Benoit of Unbound Women today. We had an amazing discussion about who/what Unbound Women is and how they're working together to help women heal from trauma. We explore everything today from gut pain, to anxiety, the Vegal nerve, our personal stories, and more. 

For more information about Unbound Women please visit http://unboundwomen.us/ You can also follow them at @unbound_women_ on Instagram, or @unbound_women on TikTok (Marie's videos are worth it folks) Thank you, Marie!!! You are such a bright light! We hope listeners enjoy this episode and get a lot from it. If you think this is interesting, it's the tip of the iceberg from what you'll gain from the program Marie runs with Danya and Krysta. <3 

We are honored to have Robin Memel Fox on our podcast this week. She is a therapist, EMDR practitioner and domestic violence advocate. A must listen - it's like free therapy! Enjoy!