My guest, Sahara Anahatha, speaks about the journey out of the body into spiritual practices to reclaim our innocence and how what is found there can become a container in which we can hold ours and others humanity compassionately and even access forgiveness. I was deeply moved by the perspective Sahara brought to these topics and know you will be too!---Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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S8 Ep. 10: Sahara: Reclaiming Innocence

In this episode, Beyond Surviving graduate Jediah shares his story.He went from never being able to keep is head together long enough to finish things (sometimes as small as a full day of work) to, after learning to retrain his brain through our work together, being able to avoid the pitfalls that take him out of the game on a momentary or daily basis. He is now seeing a new trend in his life – being able to finish what he starts! Jediah shares how he went from a struggling carpenter to building his own houseboat and how being able to navigate difficult days with a peaceful and mind is a great reward in itself! ---Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 9: Jediah: From Shipwrecked to Sailing

In this episode of Beyond Surviving, I connect with Crystal Protsman, who graduated from Beyond Surviving in 2020. We talk about her personal and harrowing journey navigating the court system. From making the decision to report, to going to court, and everything that came after getting her day of “justice”.Crystal Protsman wants to give back to the community that really supported her in her own healing journey of feeling stuck from her sexual abuse as a child/teen. Her passion is giving space to other survivors that just want to be noticed, heard, and connected on the most interpersonal level of life. She is working on her B.A. in Psychology and FCS/Child and Family. She is a Beyond Surviving graduate and experienced first hand that healing is possible within the correct community. She works with at risk children to help them embrace their self-worth inside themselves and to supports them turning their lives around.--Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 8: Crystal-Taking It To Trial

Eve talks about her experience navigating unsupportive supervisory and jobs and reflects on how what she has learned helped her persevere and advocate for her needs. Eve speaks to the pervasiveness of stigma in the field of medicine and psychology and offers hope to those of us whose lived experience can be our greatest assets to our work in human services and across industries. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transforming Trauma S6 Ep. 3: Ableism, Self-Advocacy & Employment

Jen and I talk about the deep healing work she did in Beyond Surviving that helped her tap back into empowered choice. This was critical when her Dad sent her a hurtful letter, but rather than feel victimized, she activated choice and turned it into a work of art. This led her to further explore art expression, which has become a significant part of her healing. She shares with us some pro tips on how to get started with art expression and use it in your day to day to support your own healing journey!EXERCISE:Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine a calm, safe place. This could be a place that you have in your life now, a place that you have been in the past, a place you hope to go one day, or a place that you can only imagine in your mind. Create your relaxing and peaceful place with any art medium you choose. Come back to this feeling any time you need to by visualizing this safe, peaceful place again. Writing prompt: I want to live in a world where…  Connect with Jen at artandwellnesstogether@gmail.comJen is an ongoing advocate for survivors of abuse and trauma, and values people being seen and heard. She has found deep healing in her own journey as a Beyond Surviving graduate, and is reclaiming her life through writing and the creative arts. She now shares her process with others in several community based creative self-care programs, including ones for survivors. ---Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 7: Jen-How Art Transformed Pain Into Purpose

In this episode, Tim shares about his deep journey to finding his voice and refusing to be silent anymore about the childhood sexual abuse he experienced. Along the way, we discuss some of the key factors that prevented him from speaking up both at the time of the abuse and later in life. He shares about the major turning point that finally gave him the courage to seek support, and all the ways he’s been surprised along the way each time he’s shared his story since breaking the silence.--Tim is a native Californian who has lived and travelled in many locales west of the Rocky Mountains. When not working with high school and college students, you will find him enjoying the outdoors climbing, skiing, surfing and strumming around a campfire. In his youth he suffered through sexual abuse that left him angry, confused and alone inside. Forty-five years passed before he committed to dealing with the effects of the secrets he held from all. He is currently travelling and climbing in the western U. S. on an endless road trip.--Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 6: Tim-I Refuse to Be Silent

We all experience pain and damage along the course of our lives. The focus of this conversation with Beyond Surviving Graduate, Chris, is on the experiences we face in life, whether big or small and how they could trigger our (conscious or subconscious) defensive mechanisms. We discuss how you can spot the walls you might have built up in your life and how you can bring them down by self-love, compassion, and empathy. --Chris graduated from Beyond Surviving in 2017. Every day, he continues his journey of healing and self-discovery. He has worked to let go of the resentment from past trauma and constantly strives for healthier and happier relationships with himself and others.Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 5: Chris-Breaking Down My Walls

In this episode, Eve and Rachel draw back the curtain to give a behind the scenes look at their work together.We both share about our passion for abuse prevention work, cultivating trauma-informed leadership, and bringing a social justice lens to sexual abuse recovery. We chat about the importance of family and community, the origin story of the Transforming Trauma podcast segment, the upcoming Emerge: Unleash Your Empowered Self Retreat...and much more! Resources:Healing from Sexual Abuse Facebook GroupWhite Rage, by Carol AndersonEmerge: Unleash Your Empowered Self Women's RetreatBoston Area Rape Crisis Center---Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transforming Trauma S6 Ep. 2: Behind the Scenes with Two Leaders in the Field of Sexual Abuse Recovery

This month, I reconnect with Clara Stewart Moore, who graduated from Beyond Surviving in 2017. Clara has faced so many challenges in her life, from breaking down barriers for women of color in the modeling industry to finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship.She shares with us her story as we dive deep on what causes fear, how to face it, and how tapping into your intuition plays a major role in being able to generate courage and take action! Learn more at: radianthealthandwellnessinc.com --Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 4: Clara-Conquering Fear

Loriann Brown graduated from Beyond Surviving in 2014 and has been thriving and healing more since. She went from hating herself to celebrating all that she is. She has broken the generational trauma cycle and has happy girls who love themselves too.In this episode we explore the power of self-love, the importance of rejecting perfectionism, and how a “unicorn” hairstyle helped Loriann embrace her uniqueness and break free from the boxes and messages that had been holding her back for so long.loribbrown.comIG: loriann.brown75---Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 3: Loriann-Loving Your Whole Self

In this Beyond Surviving Podcast, I catch up with Anna Holtzman, who graduated from Beyond Surviving in 2016. In her previous career editing reality TV shows, she started to have severe migraines. These increased later on after she left this role and started graduate school. Anna shares with us how her pain points have led to self-discovery.We also talk about how, following her work in Beyond Surviving, she was able to go on to help other survivors find relief from chronic pain through expressive writing.Learn more at www.annaholtzman.com.---Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 2: Anna-From Chronic Pain to Purpose

Eve celebrates our ability to do hard things. She models techniques like practicing gratitude and recognizing both the big and little accomplishments of each day. She shares a glimpse into her world: her womxn’s circle reflecting on our needs in relationships. Listen to her insights and invitation to reflect on your own needs that you may struggle to identify or express! https://www.cnvc.org/training/resource/needs-inventoryhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shrinkchicks/id1483261668?i=1000505706571---Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transforming Trauma S6 Ep. 1: Learning to Identify Our Needs & Celebrate Our Lives

As the Beyond Surviving Podcast enters its 8th season (whoa!), I am feeling called to do something special for 2021. Every month, I am going to interview a Beyond Surviving Graduate!These amazing women and men who I have had the great honor to walk alongside in their healing journeys are going to be sharing their own stories of healing, discussing topics that they long to bring attention to – things like overcoming chronic pain, cultivating deep self-love, conquering fear, finding one’s voice, the healing power of art, navigating the court system and more!And I thought I’d kick things off with my own story and what life looks like for me now 14 years after creating the Beyond Surviving program and living by the principles of this program!I share how my story has evolved and changed over the years due to the continued integration of the abuse I’ve experienced. I get real about some of the fears I had to overcome in order to even step into this work. I share some of my favorite success stories of clients who I’ve had the honor to mentor over the years. Finally, I talk about what I hope this next year of Beyond Surviving will bring right before bursting into tears!---Support our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S8 Ep. 1: Rachel-My Beyond Surviving Story

In this month’s episode, I speak with Alma Cheng. She shares her personal story of trauma and we discuss one of the most powerful self-care strategies we’ve both used to navigate the pandemic and all that 2020 has brought. We discuss what it was like for her to be molested in her bed by her own father, to be shut down by Sunday School teachers, to be silenced by blood family, and to be reprimanded by the church even up to college, and to be told that the cause of immigration was more important than the safety of her body.Get a free download of Audio Listening Magazine: https://bit.ly/2JPJvXO Nominate a neighbor Audio Listening Magazine should meet: https://audiolistenmag.wixsite.com/audiomagSupport our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 Ep. 12: When Immigration Causes Silencing: One Woman's Story

Eve shares what’s bringing her joy and what’s been challenging during the pandemic. She offers some tips and insights into navigating this time with greater ease. In this episode, we explore the difference between acceptance of suffering versus fighting circumstances and wishing they were different.  https://www.timetotell.org/new-blog/2020/3/30/self-care-is-the-antidote-to-self-loathingSupport our show! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards funding scholarships, the running of donation based & free programs, & making sure that those reaching out for support get what they need.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving-with-rachel-grant. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transforming Trauma S5 Ep. 4: Cultivating Resilience in a Pandemic

Welcome to Beyond Surviving, the safe space for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to receive support, resources, and share their stories. Beyond Surviving is about freedom, healing, connection, and even laughter and fun. Most importantly, it's about letting go of the pain of abuse and finally moving on! Discover the 3 Stages of Recovery from Childhood Abuse: The road to recovery is much easier when you know what stage you're in and what to do next. Find out exactly where you are in your healing journey and what kind of support you need right now. This FREE 9-page guide will give you the answers you've been seeking: www.rachelgrantcoaching.com/checklist

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