Janet’s short story

Janet was in a destructive, toxic, emotionally, and financially abusive marriage for many years. She lost her confidence, her sparkle, and her sense of self. She became disconnected from her soul. They separated into different countries and Janet became a full-time single mom while he continued to try to control the financial and legal narrative. Janet did her best to heal from past experiences, navigate single mom life with depression and no support, and build a business.

She has been a medium her whole life, started learning about crystals and metaphysics in her teens, and has trained in reiki, over a dozen energy healing techniques, massage therapy, holistic health, and coaching, which amounts to over 30 years of training and practice.

Janet is the former gothic punk girl with a dragon tattoo who is now a Doc Marten wearing spiritual badass. She is an Intuitive Coach, channeller, energy master, author, and medium. She loves helping women who feel lost, lonely, disconnected, and broken learn to trust, align, connect, and heal so they can fall in love with their souls and their lives.

Her purpose is to share her experience, wisdom, gifts, and skills to impact as many lives as possible so that we can change the world through love and light.

Connect with Janet

Website: https://www.janetsandberg.com/Facebook group: http://facebook.com/groups/oraclewisdomFB page: http://facebook.com/janetsandbergintuitiveIG: http://instagram.com/janetsandberg.intuitiveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandbergjanet

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Natasha’s bio

Coach Natasha endured an abusive relationship from Teenager into Young Adulthood. Due to sheer embarrassment, coupled with guilt and shame, she kept this information to herself. She was too afraid to reach out for help, for fear of retaliation from the abuser.

Natasha would go on to earn College Degrees and begin a Professional Career; however, she felt that something was still missing from her life. As such, she began to look back over her life to understand why she chose to be in a relationship with someone of that magnitude, though she always envisioned herself having more out of life. As a result of being coached and digging deep to do the work, she began to understand that there were certain areas of her life that had been and remained broken. She began to mend the broken pieces, understand her self-worth, and create healthy boundaries in her life, which allowed her to heal, grow, and become the Best Version Of Herself.Today, Natasha is a Certified Life Coach who helps Single Women and Single Moms become the Best Version Of Themselves and Elevate To Their Next Personal/Professional Level. She partners with her clients to achieve this through Mindfulness, Healing, and Reclaiming The Power That Lies Within. The result is the breaking of Generational Cycles of Abuse, Lacking Confidence and Self-Love, and Single Mother Households. Natasha's clients are Single Women and Single Moms who have had Physically or Emotionally Absent fathers during their childhood.

Connect with Natasha

E-mail: iamcoachnatasha@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcoachnatasha

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Summary of this episode

Sandy shares her story of being in an abusive relationship for many years and how she eventually left it. She speaks about how it's easy to become a victim of circumstances and how she was walking on eggshells in her relationship.

Sandy also mentioned the importance of putting on your own oxygen mask first before helping others. She also mentioned the importance of being intentional and aware of the flow of life to go with the flow.

Sandy mentions red flags and how, when you enter a new relationship, it's easy to put on rose-colored glasses, making everything look okay even when it's not.

The kind of abuse that Sandy experienced included being stalked by her ex-partner, and jealousy. After dismissing many of the red flags in her relationship, it took her about 10 attempts to successfully leave her abusive relationship.

Her shift from victim to victory occurred when her ex-partner attempted to blow up her house with her and the kids in it, for real. She fled with her children, changing their names and cutting off all contact with family and friends.

Thankfully, her dangerous ex-partner is under an indefinite intervention order and served two terms in jail. Sandy learned the hard way to put safety first.

Manifestation

Sandy believes in the power of manifestation and shared a recent story of how she was gifted front-row tickets to a concert! Manifestation works best when you are curious and ask “what if” instead of coming from a place of desperation and need.

Sandy recommends writing down a list of what you don’t want in order to uncover what you do want. Trusting yourself again is a journey and Sandy encourages rediscovering your own worth. We all come into the world with the same worth and should value ourselves.

Developing a relationship with ourselves is important and can help us tremendously through adversities in life.

We are not guaranteed what lies ahead, but valuing ourselves can help us be our best selves and give all we can to help others. — Sandy Johnston

Sandy’s short bio

Sandy Johnston is a survivor of domestic abuse that became life-threatening for herself and her children.She is the founder of The Key to Be Free Transformation Services and the host of the Tiaras Tears and Triumphs podcast.She supports women struggling with the pain, damage, and complexities caused by abusive relationships with a variety of services that enable them to recover, renew and rebuild on the other side so that they can feel whole, secure, and confident with or without a partner. She helps them heal their heart, head, and hip pocket to give them the confidence to find the key to close the door on fearfulness and open the door to new opportunities that align with their values, dreams, and desires.Sandy speaks up about domestic abuse and she is on a mission to help women put their safety first by taking the necessary steps to break free from abusive relationships.

Connect with Sandy

Love & Abundance Guided Meditation: https://www.sandyj.com.au/ Website: https://www.sandyj.com.au/

Email: sandyj.thekey@gmail.comLocation: Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, AustraliaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandyjohnstonlifetransformationcoachFacebook Group Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs https://www.facebook.com/groups/tiarastearsandtriumphs

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Systemic Abuse of Women in Male-Dominated Careers with Dr. Anne Katona Linn

As a young girl, I faced my fair share of adversity and challenges. But hearing Dr. Anne Katona Linn's story of resilience and overcoming childhood trauma, sexual harassment, and navigating male-dominated fields, made me realize that sharing our experiences can have an incredibly empowering impact. In our heartfelt conversation, we explored the systemic abuse of women in male-dominated careers, the impact of trauma on survivors, and the importance of teaching children from a young age to advocate for themselves and establish emotional intelligence.

Dr. Anne's wisdom and insight are invaluable to anyone seeking to better understand abuse and its long-lasting effects on survivors. Through her work with schools and organizations, she is dedicated to helping create safe, supportive, and positive environments for children and adults alike. We dove deep into the importance of prevention over reaction when managing behaviors, creating positive climates, and building trauma-informed systems. Her passion for collaboration and connection is evident in the way she works with various groups to create a unified front against some of the most heartbreaking situations imaginable.

If you're as inspired as I am by Dr. Anne Katona-Linn, make sure to check out her website, Katona Linn Consulting, for more resources on holistic wellness and practices. Our conversation with Dr. Anne was truly eye-opening, and her dedication to spreading awareness and fostering resilience in others is nothing short of admirable. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode that will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and ready to tackle the challenges that life throws your way.

Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, your host

 

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Dr. Anne Katona Linn's story is found in chapter #9

Order your Kindle edition of the anthology here: https://a.co/d/8xvNs7H

 

Dr. Anne Katona Linn’s introduction

Dr. Anne Katona Linn is a passionate Educational Coach, Speaker, Author, and Leader across the United States. She has dedicated her career to helping schools and communities develop safe, supportive, and positive environments for all.

Learning from her own personal experiences with childhood adversity and trauma, she is an outspoken advocate for holistic wellness and has developed a unique set of skills in systems change, special education, school mental health, and trauma-informed/ healing-centered practices that reflect her experiences with over 26 years in the field.

Her unique endeavors include a Think Tank with men serving life in prison and reform thought partners and a mentor to youth at a juvenile detention facility.

Anne traveled the country and settled back in Pennsylvania where she lives with her husband. She spends her time with family and at their camper near the Lehigh River where she and her husband enjoy whitewater stand-up paddling (SUP).

Connect with Dr. Anne

On her website: www.katonalinnconsulting.com

By email: anne@katonalinnconsulting.com

By phone: 570-854-9144

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.katona.linn 

 

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Kacie’s Bio

My journey started nearly 6 years ago when my nan passed away on the anniversary of my mom’s passing.The brick wall my brain put up after my mum passed away when I was 14 years old came crumbling down.All the emotions I stored from the age of 14 came to the surface, I then realized I had no memories of my childhood, a survival pattern our brain does to cope with a traumatic event. I was in an industry that was mentally and physically tough and as a result, I completely lost myself and I was letting others dictate how I would feel and think about myself. I had to heal my gut and I fell in love with gut health, the gut-brain connection, and finding the root cause.

I then found the tools and techniques that completely changed the game for me, and I became:

Master Certified Coach of Neuro Transformation TherapyMaster Certified Practitioner of Neuro Transformation TherapyMaster Certified Practitioner of Timeline Transformation TherapyNow I help women and men release blocked and stored emotions from past trauma to become confident and in control of their emotions and well-being. I strive to find the root cause of everyone.

Connect with Kacie

Website: https://kaciechatercoaching.com/homepage56841062Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kacie.chater/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaciechater/

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Michelle’s introduction

Michelle Jewsbury is an international philanthropist, speaker, author, and breakthrough coach. In May 2014, she took her first humanitarian trip to Guatemala, where she volunteered at an orphanage on the Rio Dulce. In 2015, she served as Vice President for Young Vision Africa, a nonprofit organization that encourages young leaders in Sierra Leone to make lasting changes in their country. Michelle left Young Vision Africa in August 2016 to focus her efforts on ending domestic violence after surviving a 4-year abusive relationship herself.

Michelle wrote, produced, and performed a critically acclaimed play about her experience entitled But I Love Him. She has since completed and published a personal memoir of the same title. In July 2017, Michelle founded Unsilenced Voices, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that empowers survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to live safe, happy lives using financial assistance, community education, and revolutionary blockchain technology. Today, Unsilenced Voices serves communities in the United States, Ghana, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone.

Connect with Michelle

Website: www.unsilencedvoices.orgInstagram: www.instagram.com/unsilencedvoicesTwitter: www.twitter.com/unsilencevoicesSubscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dcZD3r

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Enlightened Conversation with Special Guest Tina Dexter

Meet Tina Dexter, a woman who has personally experienced a wide range of difficult life experiences including abuse, addiction, teenage pregnancy, homelessness, being a single mom, and medical health issues. Despite these challenges, Tina is passionate about reaching the hearts of others through divine intervention and spreading truths through a multifaceted group of services.

Tina's message is one of hope and empowerment, as she encourages victims of abuse hiding in plain sight to empower themselves and have compassion and love for themselves. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's gut instinct and intuition, rather than what society tells us. She advises us to focus on what is right in front of us, rather than worrying about the past or future, and to take care in choosing people to surround ourselves with, as they can either add to the negativity or hold space for us.

Tina encourages people to take a step back and look at a situation from a higher perspective and advises us to not label ourselves as victims, as it will trap us in a cage.

Today, Tina joins us in conversation with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff to discuss the power of healing, both personally and professionally.

Sit back, relax, and join us as we explore Tina's journey and the enlightening lessons she's learned along the way.

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Tina's story is found in chapter #19

Buy the anthology in Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover formats on Amazon: https://a.co/d/eb4KH7g

 

Tina’s bio

After a lifetime of abuse, a period of addictions, teenage pregnancy, a dark period of homelessness, being a single mom, a registered nurse, continuing to push her way to achieve her Ph.D. in Psychology, failed marriages, medical health issues, misdiagnoses, mental health struggles, career changes, discovering she is a descendant of The Tuatha Dé Danann ancient beings of Ireland, searching for her true purpose and many more life challenges...

 

Tina has personally lived a magical life with every lifestyle imaginable throughout her journey. Through the darkness, Tina has found her light. Tina's passion is to reach the hearts of others through divine intervention & spreading truth through a multifaceted group of services that enlightens and warms the hearts of all within her path. She has chosen to share her story in hopes to inspire others.

 

Currently, she is learning several modalities within the holistic world of healing. She is also on her journey to receiving her Ph.D. in Psychology to help align both the secular and spiritual worlds together to integrate all forms of knowledge to help heal, educate, and enlighten people around the world. Utilizing her life experiences and a wealth of knowledge within multiple industries, Tina engages with people who she is led to through her natural gifts and talents in hopes to help others break free from the cages they have unconsciously placed around themselves.

Tina’s favorite topics you can ask her about

• Enlightenment of The Mind, Body & Soul
• Organic eating and the relationship to gut & mental health
• All forms of abuse
• Breaking down of the psyche & ego
• Relationship between trauma and physical & mental health
• Intuitive ways of approaching life
• Living life in Light & Love
• Self-love & compassion
• Turning darkness into light within
• Chakras
• Programs to enlighten your life
• Animal Whisperer
• Crystal & Energy healing modalities
• Learning to use your own discernment
• Ways to balance your energy field

Connect with Tina Dexter

Website www.nliteend.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinadexter1

Email: beenlightened1111@gmail.com 

 

 

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Differently-Abled Wonderwoman Arlyn Smith, shares her struggles and triumphs

Arlyn Smith is a differently-abled body-builder, weight-lifter, inspirational speaker who, after a suicide attempt gone wrong, transformed her life to now spreading love, light, peace, hope, and inspiration.

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Arlyn's story is found in chapter #12

Buy the anthology in Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover formats directly on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8xvNs7H 

Episode’s summary

• Arlyn Smith is a differently-abled bodybuilder, weightlifter, and inspirational speaker who overcame self-abuse and transformed her life
• After one of her numerous suicide attempts, she was unable to move or speak for an entire year
• She learned that in life, you only get out what you put in and that if you don't give it your all, you will never know what good could have happened
• Arlyn has turned her life around in amazing ways, including becoming a published author, and an inspirational speaker and she is nominated and internationally ranked in body-builder contests
• Arlyn encourages others to deliberately choose to love themselves and to be good to themselves and others

 

Connect with Arlyn

On her Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/arlynsmith

On her Instagram personal profile: https://www.instagram.com/alusmith/

On her Instagram couple profile with her fiancé Steve Alexy: https://www.instagram.com/the.wonderduo/ 

On the Instagram profile of her fiancé Steve Alexy: https://www.instagram.com/stevethefitone/

On her blog: http://www.1derduo.com/

Buy another anthology where she wrote a chapter: https://a.co/d/8gBxUW3 

 

 

Connect with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, the host of Real Talk Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abuse https://gemmaserenity.com 

 

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