Uncoupling Love with Tanja Diamond: Discover the Hidden Truths About Love and Abuse

Explore the incredible journey of Tanja Diamond, a survivor of child abuse and trauma, who miraculously survived a suicide attempt that transformed her life.

With over 50,000 hours of healing studies, Tanja shares insights into autism, the complexities of love, and how to uncouple love from unhealthy couple dynamics that are akin to domestic violence or domestic abuse.

Learn about her innovative healing methods and the importance of understanding trauma while navigating relationships.

This powerful conversation reveals the nuances of love and healing, leaving listeners contemplating their own definitions of love.

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Tanja's story is found in chapter #6

Tanja’s bio

Tanja, a sensitive and autistic child, suffered sexual abuse, neglect, and emotional abandonment by an alcoholic Dad and a chemically unstable Mother. Psoriasis at 10 and several severe traumatic injuries further served to isolate her. A nervous breakdown in her teens led her to spiral into self-destruction putting a gun to her head and pulling the trigger. Rather than dying, she received a gift that set her on a quest to transform her life.

Since then, she has studied over 50,000 hours of esoteric, holistic, and allopathic healing modalities and apprenticed with powerful healers worldwide, including a Tantra master. In the last 37+, her visionary work in healing and optimizing the nervous system boasts a 99% success rate in transforming trauma and unwanted behaviors and has impacted over 82K people in 60 countries.

Tanja is a four-time #1 International best-selling author and the innovator of three highly effective and successful personal development programs, Modern Tantra – The Seven Tantras of Integrated Intelligence, High-Speed Evolution- The Five Evolutions to Life Mastery and Recover Your Life in 20 Minutes a day. She certifies personal development coaches in her programs.

Connect with Tanja

Email: tanja@tanjadiamond.com

Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/tanja.diamond/,

Website: https://recoverurlife.com/

Free gift 6-part video training on resolving your trauma symptoms https://recoverurlife.com/free-video/

Tanja's Amazon Author Central page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0039SXPMU/allbooks

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Danita’s introduction

Danita is a leading women's health and fitness expert who is dedicated to helping women achieve their fitness goals and improve their overall health. She is the founder of the world-renowned women's health brand, Booty Bands & Barbells, and has been successfully helping women for the past 20 years.

Danita's expertise lies in reducing the Aging Weight-Gain, Sculpting and Toning, and helping women regain confidence with her Busy Booty Blueprint. Her work has positively impacted the lives of over 700k women and continues to do so.

In addition to her work with Booty Bands & Barbells, Danita is a certified personal trainer, an NQ Bikini Competitor, and a highly sought-after speaker who specializes in women's mindset and health. Her passion for empowering women to take charge of their health and wellness has made her a popular and influential figure in the fitness industry.

Through her work, Danita inspires women to live healthier, more active lives and helps them achieve their fitness goals. Her expertise, coupled with her unwavering commitment to her client's success, has earned her a well-deserved reputation as one of the most trusted and respected figures in the industry.

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Breaking Free from Abuse: The Overcoming Queen’s Path to Personal Freedom with Carolyn Parker

Meet Overcoming Queen Carolyn Parker, Heart-Led Author of "From A Place Called SHAME", co-author of "Beautifully Broken" and "The Secrets of 99 Successful Women" available everywhere books are sold

 

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Carolyn's story is found in chapter #8

 

Today, we're thrilled to welcome the incredible Carolyn Parker, aka the Overcoming Queen, as she shares her powerful journey of escaping abuse and rebuilding her self-belief. Listen in as Carolyn opens up about her loving upbringing, the mental health challenges her family faced, and how these experiences led her down a path of seeking escape, ultimately landing her in two different toxic relationships. Carolyn reveals how her own mental health crisis and the discovery of personal development and growth mindset played a pivotal role in her healing process.

 

Through the power of affirmations and recognizing her self-limiting beliefs, Carolyn was able to free herself from the chains of abuse. Join us for this inspiring conversation as Carolyn shares her story of overcoming adversity and how she's now using her experiences to help others find hope and healing. Make sure to purchase and read her memoir named "From a Place Called Shame," available everywhere books are sold, as she turns her past trials and taboos into talking points for the present, offering hope for the future.

 

Carolyn's short bio

Carolyn Parker, also known as The Overcoming Queen, is a survivor of domestic abuse who is now a heart-led author, personal development advocate, and founder of Restoring Self-Belief. Her journey began in 2002 when she fell into a toxic relationship with a younger man during a mental health crisis. Unaware of the signs of domestic abuse, Carolyn did not recognize the progressive coercive control she was experiencing until it escalated to a life-threatening point. After several attempts to leave, she finally ended the relationship in 2005.

 

In 2006, Carolyn met her second abuser. Though the pattern of abuse was different, there was still an undercurrent of control. It wasn't until 2013 that she realized things were not going to improve and instructed him to leave. Despite her challenges, Carolyn qualified as a chartered physiotherapist in 1980 and worked in several NHS hospitals before and between having her two daughters. After suffering a nervous breakdown, she established a private care support business as a sole trader in 2011, which she still runs today.

Carolyn's life changed in 2019 when she discovered the power of personal development and a growth mindset. She founded Restoring Self Belief to share these tools and strategies with a broader audience through social media and personal coaching. When COVID-19 lockdowns began in 2020, Carolyn took the opportunity to write a chapter in a collaborative book and record a podcast episode about her journey, leading her to discover a hidden talent for heart-led writing. She has since contributed to other books, including Beautifully Broken, which launched in October 2022.

Carolyn's debut memoir, From a Place Called Shame, was released in November 2022.

Through her work, Carolyn's mission is to turn the trials and taboos of her past into talking points that give others hope for the future. She aims to write and speak about these often-avoided topics to increase awareness, understanding, and acceptance of those who often suffer in silence. With her personal coaching and heart-led writing, Carolyn inspires others to overcome their own challenges and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Connect with Carolyn

Get yourself some swag and other merchandise designed by Carolyn Parker https://www.redbubble.com/people/selfbelief/shop?asc=u

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Connect with Carolyn on her Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/carolyn.parker.161

and on her Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/carolynjaneparker

Instagram gallery: https://www.instagram.com/restoringselfbelief

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolynparker_books4u 

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CarolynPAuthor 

 

Stay up to date with her LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/RestoringSelfBelief

 

Buy Carolyn Parker's books published on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BSVMQMBH/about

 

 

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Lynda’s introduction

She ran away at 5 years old and was gone an entire week. Why? Growing up with a raging alcoholic father caused her to decide she didn't want to live in that environment. She came home riddled with fears and, in turn, became a people-pleaser.At age 51, she decided to face one fear every day for an entire year. In doing so, she gained an exorbitant amount of confidence and now uses what she learned to fulfill her mission of empowering 5 million women and men to write their stories.Lynda Sunshine West is the Founder and CEO of Action Takers Publishing, a Speaker, 17 Times #1 International Bestselling and Award-Winning Author, Executive Film Producer, and Red Carpet Interviewer.

Connect with Lynda

Website www.actiontakerspublishing.comIMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10751926/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndasunshinewestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyndasunshinewestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndasunshinewestYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenactiontakersClubhouse: https://joinclubhouse.com/@lyndashunshineAmazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lynda-Sunshine-West/e/B078PX6MJW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1580957955&sr=1-1

Watch the Video recording of our episode: https://youtube.com/live/kJlyQ9eVNFQ

Some of the 22 books Lynda published so far

(at the date of publication of this episode! more to come!)

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Break Free from Toxic Cycles: A Journey to Healing and Empowerment with Christina Jones

Join host Gemma Serenity and guest speaker Christina Jones as they dive into a powerful journey of transformation and healing from the depths of trauma.

Christina shares her harrowing life story filled with violence, toxic relationships, and the struggle with mental health conditions such as PTSD and depression.

Her path of overcoming these challenges led her to discover unconventional healing methods such as hypnotherapy, meditation, and energy work, empowering herself and helping other women break free from toxic and abusive cycles.

This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone trapped in the silence of domestic and/or workplace abuse.

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Christina's story is found in chapter #7

What you’ll learn

• Explore the transformative power of RTT hypnotherapy in overcoming trauma.
• Understand how childhood events shape subconscious beliefs and attract patterns.
• Discover unconventional healing methods that can break toxic cycles.

 

Timestamped overview

• Born in a domestic violence environment (00:00:00)
• Cycle of toxic relationships begins (00:04:18)
• Grandfather intervenes after domestic abuse (00:06:00)
• Struggling with addiction in relationships (00:06:21)
• Pattern of abusive relationships continues (00:07:03)
• Moment of realization after police intervention (00:11:46)
• Mental confusion post-abuse (00:13:30)
• Hitting rock bottom during the death of Christina's father (00:17:14)
• Radical Transformational Decision (00:18:05)
• Discovering rapid transformation therapy RTT® (00:19:01)
• Healing the root causes of trauma (00:21:01)
• Daring to seek help and therapy (00:26:03)
• Encouragement for women in abusive situations (00:27:33)

 

Christina’s short bio

 

Meet Christina, a woman who has overcome adversity and dedicated her life to helping others do the same. Christina's journey began with a struggle against depression, anxiety, and PTSD, caused by severe trauma. But she refused to accept that repeating the same unproductive methods was her only option. Christina embraced unconventional methods of healing, which led her to become a certified RTT® hypnotherapist, meditation instructor, EFT practitioner, and pranayama practitioner.

 

With her extensive knowledge and personal experience, Christina empowers women to break free from their own vicious cycles and reclaim control of their lives. Her unique approach combines the latest in energy healing, herbology, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices to help her clients achieve a level of healing they never thought possible. Join us as we welcome Christina to the show and let her inspire and guide you on your own journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Connect with Christina

On her website: https://stinathemedium.com 

On Facebook: https://facebook.com/christinajsnl 

By email: christina@christinajnl.com

 

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Unleashing Resilience for Entrepreneurial Success with Special Guest Jasmin Nesbit

 

Jasmin is a nurse who overcame adversities in life and created her nurse's tool bag, #jasminsattache.

Discover the powerful story of Jasmin Nesbit, a resilient entrepreneur who overcame homelessness, bullying, and abuse to create a game-changing nursing tool bag that is making waves in the healthcare industry. Jasmin's journey from struggling with acceptance and insecurities to finding her purpose in the nursing profession is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience and the ability to turn one's life around in the face of adversity.

Join us as Jasmin shares how the encouragement and belief of one person helped her see her own potential and take her idea to the next level, ultimately leading her on a path to entrepreneurship. This heartfelt conversation serves as a reminder that no matter the size of our obstacles, we have the power to overcome them and change our lives for the better. So, tune in and be inspired by Jasmin's story and her incredible nurse's tool bag invention that is making a difference in the healthcare industry.

 

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Jasmin's story is found in chapter #18

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

Jasmin Nesbit's short bio

Her goal is to share her story and journey with Jasmin’s attaché, hoping to share practical tips, inspire listeners, and teach them how to harness their own power and become the best version of themselves. We all have the ability to make a change. If Jasmin has the ability to make just one change, it would be to encourage others to find the courage and strength to discover their own path in order to cultivate healing and passionately live true to their values.

 

Jasmin's Attaché

Jasmin's Attaché –a Nurse's tool bag specifically designed to serve a purpose for my fellow Nursing colleagues. It is more than a container to store their tools; it's a vessel to help reduce their anxiety, improve patient care, and save time by providing essential resources quickly.

Here are five reasons why nurses might need to have their #jasminsattache tool bag:

 

Organization: A tool bag provides a convenient and organized way for nurses to store and transport their essential equipment and supplies, such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and pens.

Durability: Nurses work in demanding environments and need equipment that can withstand the wear and tear of daily use. A high-quality tool bag is made of durable materials and is built to last.

Convenience: Nurses are often on the move and need a tool bag that is lightweight, compact, and easy to carry. A tool bag that is designed with multiple pockets and compartments helps to keep equipment and supplies organized and within easy reach.

Professionalism: A tool bag allows nurses to present a professional image, as it is designed to keep their equipment and supplies in a neat and organized manner.

Time savings: By having all of their equipment and supplies in one convenient location, nurses can save time and be more efficient in their work.

 

Connect with Jasmin

Jasmin's link tree: https://linktr.ee/jasminsattache

Jasmin's website: https://jasminsattache.com/pages/about-us

Jasmin's Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/jasminsattache

Jasmin's Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/Jasminsattache

 

 

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Transcending Your Fears to Rise Above and Beyond: A Warrior’s Journey with Cynthia Concordia

What if you were trapped in an abusive relationship for 23 years, and the fear of judgment and rejection kept you from finding your way out? How would you rise above and reclaim your life? On this powerful episode of Real Talk, Real Women, Breaking the Silence Around Abuse, I am honored to speak with Cynthia Encinas Concordia. Cynthia bravely shares her story of transcending fear and finding a path to healing, ultimately discovering her purpose in helping others break free from their own limitations.

Cynthia's journey is not only about overcoming an abusive relationship but also about navigating the cultural complexities of addressing domestic violence in the US and the Philippines. We explore how a lack of legal protection for women and children in the Philippines, as well as the emotional impact of domestic abuse, contributed to her struggles. Cynthia also shares how her work with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank played a crucial role in helping her make a pivotal shift in her life.

Tune in as Cynthia shares her wisdom on forgiveness and how it has allowed her to become the person she is today. As the founder and CEO of Dream to Rise LLC, a life coach, and the author of My Journey into Becoming, her mission is to spread sunshine, peace, kindness, compassion, and love. Be inspired by her incredible journey and learn how you too can overcome fear and rise above adversity.

Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Cynthia's story is found in chapter #4

Cynthia’s short introduction

Cynthia has been in an abusive relationship with her husband for 23 years. It was her fear that kept her in this relationship. She was afraid of what other people would say, afraid that she was not committed to her marriage vows, and afraid that she would be judged and rejected. However, after his two restraining orders, he died of a massive cardiac arrest.

Being cut off by his family because she was blamed for his death, Cynthia was trapped in her dark bubble for 6 years, living a miserable life because of fear. She made a shift so her children might experience and appreciate what life really is.

A graduate of De La Salle University with a bachelor’s degree in AB Psychology and a BSC in Business Management, she has worked for different companies and organizations, which made her realize the importance of human connection and knowledge sharing. The two international organizations, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank, widened her perspective on life. That’s the benefit of working with colleagues from different countries around the globe. Her dream comes true was her last 6 years before she retired as an HR Analyst at the World Bank HR department.

After she retired, she found something missing in her life and that was her purpose. She has discovered that her life experiences can truly help others, especially those who are stuck and afraid to go out of their comfort zone to make a change in their lives. She was in that situation, and she wants to inspire the abused women, most especially, that there is truly a light at the end of the tunnel and live the life they love. Given the remaining years of their life here on earth, there is still time to live life to the fullest and enjoy what life has to offer.

Cynthia Concordia is the Founder and CEO of Dream to Rise LLC which started in September 2020.

 

Cynthia’s vision is to spread sunshine and happiness to the people she meets so this may create a ripple effect.

She only wants to see peace, kindness, compassion, and love here on earth. Her passion to spread light paved the way for her to become a life coach, publish a book, “My Journey Into Becoming”, start her mastermind group, Dream to Rise Inner Circle, and launch her podcast “Dream To Rise Podcast”.

Cynthia helps women and men from 25-65 years of age who are struggling with their blockages and limiting beliefs that stop them from moving forward to manifest their dreams. Those who have gone through her program are now living their purpose and living the life they love. She just wants to share her message to the world that life is great!

Don’t waste your time doubting, worrying, and being afraid of what the future will offer us. You deserve to be happy.

Connect with Cynthia

Website: https://www.dreamtorise.info/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.concordia/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-concordia-2b51b8116/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiaconcordia/

Book “My Journey into Becoming” written by Cynthia Encinas-Concordia: https://a.co/d/dlB7wgz

Book "Rising After Abuse" anthology: https://a.co/d/8xvNs7H 

Book "Overcoming Self-Sabotage" anthology: https://a.co/d/hqwEq13 

Email: cconcordia2@gmail.com

 

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My name is Catherine Opondo - Coach Cathy O, and l facilitate healing circles that help women release trauma so they can go on to co-create lives that they are excited about living. I am a mum of five and a grandma of 2. I emigrated to Canada some four years ago, a move I made to save my life and seek peace.

How did l get here?You see, I was previously married for three decades - one that was the “best” or so I thought. Without the gory details, the marriage broke down and turned abusive in all aspects. It quickly became obvious that I had to fight for my life and flee. After weighing my options, I saw that leaving the dangerous situation behind would be my best option.I made my plans and left with my youngest children. I arrived in a foreign land, settled, and carried on with my life. I thought that l would be “safe.” I mean, l had left the dangerous situation behind, right?How wrong I was. I quickly realized that l was getting anxious and experiencing panic attacks with the same intensity, if not worse, as when l was in the “abusive situation.” Slowly, l started looking over my shoulder wondering if l was being followed, as had happened in the past. And it got worse from there.I realized that l had to do something about this as it was getting out of hand and slowly consuming my mind. There were days that l did not find value in getting out of bed. There were days when l did not have the strength to be a mom, and it was getting crazy. Anyone who saw me would have thought, “she has got it all together.” I must say that I masked it well.l had to do something about this. If I wanted to live and continue with my life. I was tired of acting like everything was ok. It was consuming me.So, l found the courage to work through the trauma and to heal it. My thinking at the time was “why did l have to do the hard work when “it was not my fault?”. The reality was that l had to do the hard work to move my life forward.

.There were days when l awoke upbeat and enthusiastic about life, and there were days that l wasn’t looking forward to the day at all.I had to calm the chatter in my head, and squash the labels that had been assigned to me and l had “graciously” accepted.It started with a desire to live my best life, then it graduated to taking action while scared as hell. The more action l took, the more l wanted to do it and the more l felt at ease.Some days were easy, some were not. But l was determined. I sought the help l needed and did the work that was required. Was it a pretty journey - Hell NO! Was it worth it - HELL YEAH!And it paid off.I now share the healing journey with those that have walked the same path and need support to get through it. Doing it alone is scary and daunting. Walking the path with someone who has done it makes it so much easier!Life is not a dress rehearsal - live your best life. Take the action to redesign your life.“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step” - Lao Tzu.“Feel the Fear, but Do it Anyway” - Susan Jeffers.If you are that person feeling stuck and unable to move forward, talk to me and we can walk this journey together. You do not have to do it alone.Best of the best,Coach Cathy O

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