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Elikqitie is a writer and a mother of two young ladies. She is dealing with PTSD symptoms as a result of childhood trauma, bullying, and rape. Listen to her story of triumph and hope and Elikqitie’s message that you can move past the daily life of being a victim and move into a space of grace and peace.At the age of 2, her mother started physically abusing her, and although her dad didn’t abuse her, he didn’t interfere in the abuse and didn’t protect her. She learned to hide in the attic to avoid abuse, even in the summer, until her mom found her one day, pulled her down the stairs by her hair, beat her, and put a lock on the attic door. At the age of 5, her dad took a third shift job, and Elikqitie’s mom sexually assaulted her at night. When she wasn’t abusing her, she was neglective.From fourth to seventh grade, Elikqitie was bullied by other girls at school daily. “The only reason they stopped bullying me was that they started to be interested in boys.” This bullying created a deep sense of mistrust of oth

Scott Clover is an "Energetic Plumber" who can find stuck and negative energy wreaking havoc inside your body. Known as a somatic healer or intuitive energy healer, Scott works with clients from various traumatic backgrounds to help them heal their emotional trauma and physical bodies. When Scott first moved to Manhattan, he knew he needed something other than talk therapy. "I didn't get the talk therapy model; it hadn't worked for me." For several reasons, Scott didn't benefit from this type of treatment. Asking around, a friend suggested a person who lived in his neighborhood who went by the title holistic psychotherapist. "The second session, he asked me a question that changed my life completely; he asked me how my body felt?" Scott didn't want to clue into his body at first. Working with him through the mind/body connection allowed Scott to connect with his own body that would eventually enable him to feel comfortable enough to rediscover his own intuitio

Susan has such a beautiful energy! Susan is the author of the book Live Your Life: A 30-Day Journey Book and produces her podcast Empowering Chats. With over 25 years of experience in counseling and supporting people in transforming from the inside out. Listen in to find out why her brand is living an empowered life, why gaslighting is so abusive, and how narcissism has been running unchecked in our country. Susan reminds us that it’s not your fault if you fall for a narcissist because they target shiny, energetic people to source their energy.During her divorce, her husband became a completely different person. Although he was an instigator, he didn't want to let her go. She found out later during one of her own podcast interviews that her former husband was a passive-aggressive narcissist.Susan explains what to look out for with a Narcissist. First, they fall in love with you and make you the center of their attention. "They are really good at convincing themselves that their story is true and cor

With an incredible story and an inspiring message to share, my guest Pratiti Pathak. Pratiti is a real estate professional with Keller Williams. She is also a business coach and founder/owner of Results by Design and has a beautiful glow about her! Listen in as we talk about how she processed her child's loss, her perspective that got her through life, and her motto of resilience is becoming aware of what we are thinking. Her message is to focus on the positive things in life to get to a place where you can heal.Pratiti’s Life Growing UpPratiti was born in India, and her family moved to American when she was two years old. Her father is an architect, and her mother was also a professional but didn’t speak English when they moved to the US. She grew up Indian in a society that didn’t have other children of Asian descent. “I grew up with blacks and whites and me.” She recalls the constant trial of wanting to fit into two cultures. “What was going on inside my house was very different than what was going on

The Ripple Effect of Rape Today, my guest is Jess Munson, an ER nurse with 20 years of medical experience who specializes in sexual assault. In addition, she is certified in Somatic Healing. She is also the mother of five children. “I have an incredible relationship with my parents and had no abuse growing up.”Jess’s Life Growing UpGrowing up in a small town of 1000, Jess knew many of the kids in town and has memories of playing outside in the creek with her friends. “I grew up with an amazing family, and my parents are still happily married after 35 years.” The third oldest of seven, her parents adopted three children from Russia when Jess was 15 years old. “Chaos is a norm for me in some way. I’m used to the crazy.”“When I graduated high school, I came up to attend Salt Lake Community College.” She worked as a security officer for a local business. At the time, her roommate wanted to go on a date with a new guy and didn’t want to go by herself, so she asked Jess to come along with her on the date.When they

My guest today has done so much with her time on Earth. Gigi Sabbat is a first-generation Haitian-American, motivational speaker, and a best-selling author. She is the host of the Walk With Me Podcast and sexual violence and domestic assault advocate. She is an experienced leader who has adopted a conservative approach to help Christians grow spiritually, financially, professionally, and personally by setting clear and measurable goals for those ready to take action and experience life growth and transformation.Gigi truly believes multi-skilled individuals make great leaders when utilizing their skills for the greater good and overall fulfilling God's purpose for our lives and to serve his people.Gigi's Life and ChildhoodWith her parents arriving in the United States 35 years ago from Haiti, Gigi was the first-born American in her family and was brought up in Coral Springs, Florida. Her parents were strict regarding education, and she was very focused on her studies. At eight-years-old, however, she

Brooke Ann is a healing artist, talented mural artist, and survivor of abuse. She and I talk about self-sabotage and how we live our life based on beliefs outside of our own existence. However, Brooke voices our responsibility and the opportunity to reprogram ourselves and change those beliefs to feel the abundance of the world. She communicates about the need to believe that we are worthy of living in spiritual, emotional, and financial abundance.She remembers life as a daughter of divorced parents as they decided to split up when Brooke was only one year old. Many of her childhood memories involve the turmoil of back and forth visitation and feeling of instability. "There was neglect, there were physical abuse and sexual abuse, and men coming in and out a lot."Her mom came from an abusive background as well and was married several times to several different people. "When I was 7 ½, I had four different sisters, all with different dads. The dads from all her sisters banded together and receive

Today, I have a male guest who is making so many changes in our world and has a phenomenal story. He has interviewed numerous celebrities, royalty, and musicians, including Jackie Chan. Christopher Newhart is part of the Sundance Film Festival, FearCON, and is the official drink sponsor for The Underground Railroad, which raises funds to stop sex trafficking.Christopher's Life and ChildhoodChristopher is thankful to his mom for becoming the man he is today. His father, however, wasn't a positive influence. "My biological father was physically and mentally abusive towards me, and I know he was mental to my mom." Chris ended up in the hospital for his injuries created by his father. His parents went through a long custody court battle. At nine, he was able to testify in front of the judge, and the court recognized that he mentioned that he wanted to be with his mother 53 times when he was interviewed. "I was grateful that my mom won the custody battle" and gave his dad visitation o

Today, I have a special guest because of what she’s been through and how she has dealt with her abuse. I’m chatting with Vanessa Osage, a sexuality educator for the past decade, and runs a non-profit, The Amends Project, whose mission is to “Mend the loophole that has allowed for the Cupra of the abuse of children in private schools.” Vanessa’s work is to implement the Justice CORPS Initiative, which she created with other health professionals. She has also authored the book “Can’t Stop the Sunrise: Adventures in Healing, Confronting Corruption and the Journey to Institutional Reform.”Vanessa’s Home Life and Childhood"I was a tomboy of the 1980's" is how she thinks of herself, looking back on her childhood. She grew up in a household of five children that were born within six years. Vanessa remembers her parents being unhappily married, her mother an alcoholic, and both her parents falling into consumerism as a way to project stability and happiness; she remembers her life growing up with her p

Today, I’d like to introduce you to Liz Christensen, a mother of two teenagers involved in community theatre and is artistically talented. Liz enjoys writing her own scripts for plays and today has her Bachelors in Theatre and is self-employed in the theatre industry. Listen to her abuse story and how her experience has affected her marriage and emotional life, and how she attempted to “shortcut” her healing process.The Last Child in Her Home“If the Brady Bunch had one child together, that would be me!” With only half biological brothers and sisters, all older than her. “When my parents got married, they didn’t think they were going to have any more kids.” As a result, she has thirteen siblings, most of whom she doesn’t remember living with because they had already moved out of the home. Liz went through her teen years, being the only child in the house. Being the last child in the house, her parents were older and a bit more financially stable. At this time, her parents started going on vacation and were abl

Today, I’d like to introduce you to Mrs. Michelle Binion. A certified mental health clinician, CMHC, who specializes in treating complex trauma and attachment disorders. She is a survivor of physical abuse from her childhood. How Michelle became Interested in Her CareerKnowing she wanted to be a therapist since the age of 14, Michelle attended college with her senior thesis on Reactive Attachment Disorder in Youth. She wanted to find out how to heal children with this disorder. During her graduate work, a guest professor spoke about attachment. Michelle, being interested in this subject, talked with the professor after class. He suggested that she study trauma within the field of psychologyWhat is Reactive Attachment Disorder?“This is a diagnosis we see a lot in children that have been in the foster care system or have been adopted.” In these children, what clinicians see is the inability to emotionally attach, along with an angry, reactive behavior that happens with people who experience significant lack and

I am excited to introduce todays guest! We found each other online, We struck up a conversation and a friendship that’s akin to being a soul mate as we are on the same wavelength. She is an author and has an incredible story to tell. As a survivor of abuse, she has made a tremendous impact on her craft of writing.Listen in to learn how she was diagnosed at the age of 17 with PTSD, how her abuse decimated her self-esteem, and why she declined a university scholarship. Learn why she thought she had gone crazy from severe depression, how reiki has helped me with physical blockages, and how she decided to write her book.Enduring Physical Abuse from a Young AgeEmma endured physical beatings from a young age. “When you experience abuse, it’s terrible and causes your cortisol levels to rise.” She lived in high-anxiety as a child; whether she was being beaten or not, she always felt scared and never felt safe in her home.She understands what triggers her cycle of PTSD and does her best to avoid those situations. Emma

Today, I have a guest that I’ve been anticipating for some time now. She is the mother of four girls and a grandmother, an entrepreneur, and a nurse. I welcome Nicole Hackworth to my show. Nicole was the abuser in a relationship, and today we speak with Nicole and her husband about their relationship.Listen in to learn how Nicole has locked out many of her memories of abuse, the perspective of an abuser, and the point at which Nicole noticed she was abusing her children and her husband. Learn why she reached out for help, how Nicole internalized much of her abuse, and how her self-confidence was affected by her abuse.An Abuser with a History of Abuse“It was around the age of 11 I was sexually abused by a male member of our family. When he passed, I told my mother what happened and didn’t want to go to his funeral.” She was 19, and her mother wanted to know why she didn’t tell her sooner. “I was scared, and I didn’t feel that I wouldn’t be believed and didn’t want this person to get in trouble.” As an adult, s

Today, I have a fantastic guest, Dr. Guy MacPherson, from Bend, Oregon, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. He is the Trauma Therapist Project founder, which led him to create the Trauma Therapist Podcast and Trauma Therapist 2.0, a community that offers resources and training for trauma therapists.Listen in to learn the effects of bullying on the younger generation, how his podcast interviews helped him to move past the trauma of his own bullying and when he realized the impact that bullying had on his life. Learn why what matters with trauma impact is how the individual perceives the event, not how others perceive what has happened to the individual.Bullying and the Power DifferentialDr. MacPherson has encountered bullying in his own life and talks about the power differential of this circumstance. “You feel less than, not able to speak up and not strong enough, not empowered.”When working with children who are bullied, he feels a strong sense to advocate and stand up for them as he can relate to thei

In this episode we had Bryce Prescott join Tiffany on the show. He’s the Executive Producer of Speak Loud as well as a Podcast Creation Consultant for several other successful podcasts including his own show The Rules of the Rebellion podcast. The challenges associated with maintaining a dynamic and consistent podcast are vast. Bryce has offered insight and support throughout that prompted Tiffany to invite Bryce on the show to discuss firebrand topics like “how to handle bad reviews” as well as some specific obstacles we’ve had giving a platform to trauma victims that we’re always supported by those that heard about their episodes. It’s a fun, insightful listen that balances out the other shows in our catalog. Curious about what goes on behind the scenes of a producing a podcast? Here you go!Relevant Links: www.bryceprescott.com FB: Rules of the Rebellion FB: Bryce Prescott IG: @bryceprescott www.speakloudpodcast.com

I’ve been anticipating my guest today for quite a while! He has created and continues to create good in the world. Kolby is a devoted father and passionate about life and learning. He lives by his credo called LIFE. Tune in for my chat with Kolby Kolibas, a keynote speaker, best-selling author of “You Should See the Other Guy”,  film producer, social media marketing master, and creator of the hit docu-series Life Worth Living.“I grew up a kid with loving parents. When my parents divorced, I was a teenager left alone to my own devices. I had a dad who worked a lot, and I got into trouble. As a teen, I wasn’t really thinking about suicide.” As an adult, Kolby decided to chronicle his mistakes and how he found a path through his faults. He talks about how this process creates who we are and our unique personalities when we survive ourselves.Suicide the Number One Killer of Children under 18Over 3,000 children between the ages of 8 to 17years old will attempt suicide in the next 24 hours. “In the middle of a pand

In today’s episode, I am  joined by Mackendrie Gardner – an abuse survivor who has overcome and risen above the trauma of her childhood and young adult life. Mackendrie radiates positivity and healing through her sound words of advice. She shares that much of her abuse stems from being surrounded by narcissistic personality types. We dive into narcissistic behavior traits and how to recognize and identify them in others. We also touch on gaslighting which is a form of emotional abuse wherein a person manipulates another by forcing them to question their thoughts, memories, or actions while also denying accusations made against them. Mackendrie shares her path to healing through acceptance of the abuse that she has endured, surrounding herself with people who better define who she truly is, and working through a unique type of therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). This type of therapy involves rapid eye movement that allows the left and right brain to connect which then releases

Mrs Australia International talks about gaining self-confidence, having a purpose in life and positive habits that made her transform from a shy and traumatized girl into a successful businesswoman and a beauty queen. “You can make a difference with even one story that resonates with people” . Traumatized while in kindergarten, 5-year-old Laura shouted out in herself with lack of self-confidence for years. Landed as an introverted child, she finally went out and won her confidence thanks to love and support of her parents and family, but mostly, thanks to her transformed mindset.  Unproductive thoughts and demotivating voices in her head stopped her from reaching out for more and achieving better things in her life for years. Finding out what she is great at helped her develop her creativity and empowered her self-confidence. With that knowledge, she succeeded in both her professional and personal life. Laura is explaining how she founded her company at the age of 25 and then explored her personal development

Did you know you’re also an abuser if you witness abuse and do nothing about it? Yes, you are! You should never turn a blind eye to abuse, be the change you want in the world even if you have to do it anonymously. It becomes your business when you see it, so act!In this episode of Speak Loud podcast, I talk about the importance of seeing something and saying something to decrease abuse statistics whether as the victim or the witness. Listen in to learn where you can get all the resources and help when it comes to learning and reporting abuse.“Most people miss opportunities to say something, to change something, to give themselves a better life because it’s going to take that work.” What You Will Learn:[1:39] Why you’re always going to be a working progress.[3:55] How to be judgment-free with people’s abuse stories and spread love instead.[6:13] See something, say something- don’t be an abuser by condoning abuse.[9:15] What would you do when you witness abuse firsthand? [14:42] Visit the S.H.A.R.E organization

In this episode of Speak Loud Podcast, our guest Matthew Chadwick bravely shares his wounds from his past sexual abuse, how he is dealing and healing with the re-opened wounds, and finding light amidst those tragic events.BRIEF BACKGROUND OF MATTHEW CHADWICKMatthew Chadwick is married with 10 kids and 11 grandkids. He is living in Salt Lake Area his entire life. His parents got divorced when we he was 10 and his mother remarried when he was 11, then shortly after they moved. Life started to become challenging as he was uprooted from friends and needed to adjust to a new neighborhood.HOW THE SEXUAL ABUSE STARTED[02:28]The sexual abuse started with his brother, but it only happened once because Matthew’s Parents knew about the incident after being confronted by his sister.[03:29]About a year later, this time during his puberty stage, he had communicating hydrocele. A condition where one of his testicles would grow four times the size of normal. He decided to go to his stepfather about it, but that lead him to b