Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:50:34 — 101.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe 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. …
EP 89: Learning To Heal Thrive And Dream: Karen Robinson
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:43 — 26.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreCan 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 …
EP 87: How God Can Use One Song To Change Lives: Dave Combs
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:03:20 — 39.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe 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 …
EP 86: The Healing Power Of Drum Therapy: Dori Staehle
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:59 — 36.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWhat 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 …
EP 84: Protecting My Unborn Child From Her Father: Victoria Cuore: Part 1
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:53 — 27.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow 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. …
EP 81: How Can I Be A Mom Without My Mom? Melissa Reilly
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:59 — 125.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreWe 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 …
Episode 52: Coping With A Chronic Illness: Brian Winkler
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:57 — 121.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow 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 …
Episode 48: Jumping Out Of A Third Story Window: Rob Decker
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 54:37 — 59.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreSometimes 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 …
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
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:12 — 47.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreHow 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 …
Episode 35: PTSD Of First Responders: Norm Wielsch
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:31 — 51.5MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIs 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 …
Episode 10: The Realities Of Death and Plans For The Future
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:50 — 52.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreJoin 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 …
Episode 6: Sgt.(Ret)Doug Setter: How Not To Be A Victim
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:44 — 55.4MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreToday’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 …
Episode 5: Survivor Story: Ashley, Special Needs Mom
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:37 — 50.6MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreCome 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 …
Episode 2: Co-host Brian-Tragedies, Music, and Jesus
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:34 — 49.8MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Android | RSS | MoreIn 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 …
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 …