We are talking about healthy coping strategies (that are not binge shopping, overeating or drinking too much) for when you are healing. I talk about several different ideas that you can try that will soothe your nervous system and raise your happy hormones. Give one of these a try! *** Here is the survey that you can fill out to …
EP 89: Learning To Heal Thrive And Dream: Karen Robinson
Can a survivor actually thrive after abuse? Will I ever feel “safe”? What about those emotional triggers I keep getting? We will tackle these tough questions with my guest this week Karen Robinson, who is a Trauma Recovery Expert and CEO of Heal Thrive Dream. She shares her own personal story of abuse, a suicide attempt, and her faith that …
EP 87: How God Can Use One Song To Change Lives: Dave Combs
We have a musical treat for you today with my guest Dave Combs! Music has so much power in healing your body, your mind, and soul in whatever trauma you’ve experienced. Dave tells the story of how his original song, “Rachel’s Song” has touched the lives of countless people around the world. You are going to enjoy Dave’s fascinating stories …
EP 86: The Healing Power Of Drum Therapy: Dori Staehle
What in the world is drum therapy? Is it the same as a drum lesson? Are drums effective as a healing tool? Are drums evil or ungodly? We will find out with my guest Dori Staehle, a Certified Drum Therapist! This is going to an informative and FUN interview as we hear her amazing story of healing from a traumatic …
EP 84: Protecting My Unborn Child From Her Father: Victoria Cuore: Part 1
How do you protect your unborn child from her father who is bent on killing her-and beating you within an inch of your life? Today we’ll meet Victoria Cuore, who has had over 100 surgeries to repair the damage from her abusive marriage. She shares how she met him on the rebound after a breakup, and how he used mind …
EP 81: How Can I Be A Mom Without My Mom? Melissa Reilly
We have a a perfect episode for Mother’s Day week. I have my special guest Melissa Reilly here to give us some valuable advice on how to raise our kids when our mother is not present. It doesn’t matter if we are missing our mom from either estrangement, death, or living far away. Raising kids without your Mom is difficult. …
Episode 52: Coping With A Chronic Illness: Brian Winkler
How do you cope with an illness that doesn’t seem to go away? How does it affect your relationship with God? What are some coping strategies to deal with the struggles? I have my husband Brian back on the podcast to answer those very questions. We talk about all the things that have happened during this past year reflecting on …
Episode 48: Jumping Out Of A Third Story Window: Rob Decker
Sometimes in our lives, circumstances seem so hopeless that ending it all appears to be the solution to end the pain. That happened to my guest Rob Decker, when he decided to end it all by jumping out of a third story window-and surviving the fall. We will find out about his childhood abuse, being raised by parents who were …
Episode 43: Breaking Free Of The Narcissist: Maegan From The Secret Garden Podcast
How can an abuse advocate not recognize the red flags of abuse in her own relationships? Well, it happened to Maegan, from The Secret Garden Podcast. She shares her experiences in the emergency room of comforting sexual assault victims and ensuring that the collection of evidence is completed accurately. Find out what the connection is with the show Law & Order! Maegan reveals what is the process during a rape kit and what happens to the kit afterwards, and how we can advocate for ourselves and our loved ones during this traumatic time. We also discuss what are the characteristics of a narcissist and how a narcissist does not think like everyone else. We end with Maegan’s own harrowing story of her ex husband and dating tips for breaking free of the grip that the narcissist has over us. Don’t miss this episode with Maegan!
Episode 40: The Healing Power Of Music Part One
How can we use music as a healing tool? How music can affect our emotions? Can music make you sin? Is music only for worship services? These are some questions we answer on this week’s episode. Also, hear about the history behind how DSW Ministries was started, some of Diana’s musical background and influences, and how she had a musical …
Episode 35: PTSD Of First Responders: Norm Wielsch
Is there a difference between combat PTSD and First Responder PTSD? According to my guest, Norm Wielsch, your body recognizes them as the same thing. In my conversation with Norm, we hear about his father fighting during WWII and losing almost his entire family during the bombings. True to his father’s generation and culture, he never spoke about his war …
Episode 10: The Realities Of Death and Plans For The Future
Join us for this last episode of 2020. Diana reflects on the joys and the pain of this past year, including the death of her oldest brother. She talks about the exciting plans for the podcast, future guests and advice on how to transition into 2021. She concludes with featuring a new song from singer/songwriter Monika Hardy of Hardy Music …
Episode 6: Sgt.(Ret)Doug Setter: How Not To Be A Victim
Today’s guest on the show is Doug Setter who gives us some advice on how NOT to be a victim in today’s world. He starts sharing about his background in the military, his martial arts training, and the inspiration for his book, One Less Victim. He weaves stories of abuse and PTSD that are all too common in the military …
Episode 5: Survivor Story: Ashley, Special Needs Mom
Come and meet Ashley, a mother of 3 special needs boys, and a survivor of domestic abuse. She begins her story with her traumatic childhood and rebellious teenage years. She talks about how she met her husband and the progression of abuse over the years. She describes how the book, The Love Dare, played a part in her meeting the …
Episode 2: Co-host Brian-Tragedies, Music, and Jesus
In this two part series, meet Diana’s husband, Brian, as he talks about his upbringing, the tragedy of his parents’ deaths, and becoming a Christian at 8 years old. He also shares crazy stories of his days as a professional Christian musician in the 90’s, and how God was trying to get his attention with a brush with death. The …
WHAT HAPPENS TO ABUSE VICTIMS DURING THE QUARANTINE?
While Most People Are Safe During Quarantine, The Abused Are In Danger. Why would that be so? It’s because the lifeline of an abuse victim is outside contact. Isolation is harmful in so many ways. It leaves a victim open to excessive control, mind games, lack of education, and resources. That is how cults gain control over their followers is …
Are You Wheezing?
SINGIN’ AND WHEEZIN’ Originally posted on October 24, 2012 As singers, we know that our instrument is an extension of our body. It is quite different than someone who plays a guitar, because our voice is subject to our health, our diet, our stress level, and environment. If I am a guitarist and get sick or have asthma, I can …