Healing From Abuse & Trauma - Victim 2 Victor

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What if the deepest blocks in your life - patterns of not feeling seen, loved, or enough - weren’t flaws, but invitations?

In this awakening episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by Allura Halliwell, founder of The Consciousness Method and a leading guide in core wound healing, energetic sovereignty, and multidimensional embodiment.

With a powerful blend of somatic healing, quantum meditation, and spiritual mentorship, Allura helps individuals break free from the unconscious loops that keep them stuck in pain and limitation. Whether you’ve felt unloved...

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What if your greatest fear could become your greatest gift?

In this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by Kyle Mitchell, aka Social Anxiety Kyle -an inspirational speaker, mental health advocate, and social anxiety coach who turned crippling fear into confident purpose.

After spending years trapped by severe social anxiety, Kyle found the courage to not only heal but help others do the same. Through his signature 3-step approach - Acknowledge, Own, Overcome - he has empowered thousands to reclaim their voice, face so...

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In this profound and compassionate episode of Victim 2 Victor, Anu sits down with Erika Shershun, MA, LMFT - a licensed therapist, trauma recovery specialist, and author of Healing Sexual Trauma and the Healing Sexual Trauma Guided Journal. With decades of experience and a deeply embodied approach, Erika helps survivors gently reconnect with their bodies, release shame, and reclaim their sense of self.

Together, we explore:
💠 Why trauma recovery must include the body - not just the mind
💠 The power of somatic practices, EMDR, polyvagal theory, and parts work

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In this transformative episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by Michael Thornhill - trauma-informed intuitive coach, non-dual teacher, and co-founder of Inner Truth Seekers. With a mission to help others awaken to the truth of who they already are, Michael blends deep trauma healing with spiritual insight to guide people from pain into purpose.

Michael shares his own path from suffering to service, explores the power of non-dual awareness in trauma recovery, and offers profound tools for reconnecting with intuition, self-trust, and soul alignment. Alongside his wif...

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In this inspiring episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by Rocío Aquino and Angel Orengo - co-authors of The Orchid: The Secret Code of Modern Goddesses and founders of For The Highest Good. With decades of global leadership and personal healing behind them, Rocío and Angel have channeled their wisdom into conscious storytelling that invites people to reclaim their clarity, self-love, and purpose.

Together, they open up about their own trauma recovery journeys, the inner disconnection caused by emotional wounds, and how self-alignment fuels true...

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In this soul-stirring episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by Angie Anand, a trauma-informed somatic breathwork and shamanic bodywork facilitator who guides women back to themselves - body, mind, and spirit.

After decades in corporate life and the beauty industry, Angie reached a breaking point. Burned out, disconnected, and navigating imposter syndrome, she began a personal healing journey that would change everything. Through breath, bodywork, and spiritual awakening, she discovered what it truly means to feel safe and whole in her own skin.

Now in her 50s...

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In this heartfelt episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Sydney Curtin - transformational coach, adoption advocate, and founder of CoachCurtin.com. Sydney shares her deeply personal journey of healing through adoption, motherhood, and trauma recovery - and how she now helps others reclaim their stories and step into their power.

With raw honesty and compassionate wisdom, Sydney opens up about the emotional complexity of adoption, the need for ethical practices, and why healing must involve truth, identity, and trauma-informed care. Whether you're an adoptee, birth parent, adoptive...

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In Season 2, Episode 67 of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Todd Goodwin, M.S., BCH, FNGH - one of only 1 in 500 hypnotists worldwide to earn the title Board Certified Fellow from the National Guild of Hypnotists. Todd is also a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and a leading voice in evidence-based subconscious trauma resolution.

Since 2007, Todd has helped thousands overcome emotional trauma, anxiety, fears, low self-worth, and more - without years of talk therapy or reliance on medication. Alongside his wife Gina...

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In this deeply moving episode of Victim 2 Victor, we are joined by Joy Baker, a transformational coach and energy healer who specializes in helping individuals move through fear, release trauma, and fully embody their personal power.

Joy’s unique blend of energy clearing, subconscious healing, and intuitive guidance allows her clients to access the root causes of emotional pain and create long-lasting change. Her work is grounded in the belief that courage isn’t the absence of fear—but the decision to take action in spite of it.

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In this illuminating episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Tannaz Hosseinpour - certified life coach, CBT & NLP practitioner, breathwork coach, and the voice behind the Minutes on Growth podcast. With over 15 years of study in emotional healing, psychology, and conscious manifestation, Tannaz shares her holistic framework for personal transformation rooted in mind, body, and spirit integration.

From nervous system regulation to authentic self-expression and the six types of intimacy, Tannaz offers deep insights on how to navigate relationships, align with your purpose, and shift your reality through...

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In this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Tim Lineaweaver, a seasoned therapist, writer, and speaker who has dedicated over three decades to helping individuals navigate the complexities of addiction, trauma, and mental health.

Tim opens up about his own tumultuous upbringing marked by physical, sexual, and verbal abuse, and the profound impact of his father's alcoholism. He candidly discusses how these early experiences led him down a path of self-medication, resulting in significant personal losses, including a marriage, custody of his daughter, and financial stability.However, Tim's...

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In Season 2, Episode 63 of Victim 2 Victor, we are honored to welcome Ashley Spence - a survivor, advocate, and founder of the DNA Justice Project. At just 19, Ashley survived a brutal home invasion and sexual assault that changed her life forever. Years later, forensic DNA would bring her attacker to justice, resulting in a sentence of nearly 138 years.

Ashley turned her pain into purpose, launching a national movement to expand the use of forensic DNA to solve crimes, exonerate the innocent, and protect future victims. Through her nonprofit a...

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In this soul-stirring episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Dionne Eleanor, trauma-informed healer, international speaker, and founder of The Body Sage Method. With over 12 years of global experience in transformational wellness, Dionne empowers others to transmute grief, heartbreak, and emotional wounds into purpose, connection, and legacy.

Dionne’s integrative approach draws from Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) hypnosis, ancestral and somatic healing, Chinese and Western medicine, and tantric philosophy to help clients reclaim their bodies, rewrite their stories, and cultivate th...

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In this transformative episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Coach Nami, founder of The Mind Quotient™, a powerful trauma-informed framework designed to help individuals manage emotional triggers, cultivate self-awareness, and turn pain into purpose.

After uncovering her own complex PTSD, Nami embarked on a deep healing journey - one that led her to blend her lived experience with over 15 years of coaching and mentoring. Now, through The Mind Quotient™, she equips others with practical, compassionate tools for emotional regulation, authenticity, and post-traumatic growth.

We d...

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In Season 2, Episode 60 of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Meena Jagpal Puri, certified Classical Feng Shui consultant and founder of Momentum Feng Shui. In this illuminating episode, Meena shares how the energy of our surroundings directly affects our emotional well-being - and how intentional space alignment can accelerate trauma recovery and self-empowerment.

With a focus on energy alignment, emotional healing, and manifestation, Meena guides us through how to transform our homes into powerful sanctuaries for healing. Learn how Feng Shui adjustments can support confidence, calm, and...

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In this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Dr. Pamela Buchanan, board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Strong Medicine STL. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Buchanan brings a holistic and deeply personal approach to chronic disease and obesity management - anchored in the belief that healing must include both the body and the mind.

Following her own health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Buchanan’s perspective on wellness radically shifted. She now empowers her patients through mindset coaching, personalized ca...

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In this groundbreaking episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Dr. Maximilian Takara Ulmer, transformational leader, healer, and founder of Resonant Soul Leadership. A former legal professional turned trauma alchemist, Dr. Max reveals why traditional approaches like mindfulness often fall short - and how to activate deeper transformation using energy, leadership, and soul-level alignment.

Dr. Max shares his personal awakening following profound loss, and how he turned trauma into a catalyst for growth by embracing ancient wisdom, quantum energetics, and The Golden Path - a powerful system designed to transmute...

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We’re joined by Kyle Smith, a trauma survivor, certified clarity consultant, and transformational guide whose mission is rooted in helping others reclaim their power.

Kyle shares his personal journey of overcoming trauma and the pivotal moments that led him from surviving to thriving. Through his work, he empowers others to break free from limiting beliefs, dissolve emotional fog, and cultivate confidence, purpose, and peace.

In this heartfelt conversation, Kyle discusses:

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In this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by TEDx speaker Dr. Margaret Rutherford, clinical psychologist, author, and leading voice in the conversation on mental health. Known for coining the term Perfectly Hidden Depression (PHD), Dr. Rutherford sheds light on the silent epidemic of high-functioning individuals who appear to “have it all together” while secretly battling deep emotional pain.

With over three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Rutherford dives into the roots of PHD - often shaped by trauma, perfectionism, and emotional suppression - and why it’...

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In this transformative episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by Adelajda Child, a certified PSYCH-K® Instructor and international wellness expert who has dedicated her life to helping individuals release trauma, shift subconscious blocks, and step into a more empowered, fulfilled version of themselves.

Adelajda’s personal story - from feeling stuck and disconnected to becoming a global facilitator of healing - is a testament to the power of addressing the root of our emotional pain: the subconscious mind. Through the PSYCH-K® method, she guides clients to transform limiting beliefs, reduce anxiet...

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In this illuminating episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Bri, an intuitive healer, trauma-informed practitioner, and founder of Healing with Bri. Through her unique fusion of somatic practices, breathwork, energy healing, and spiritual guidance, Bri creates safe and transformative spaces where trauma survivors can reconnect with their authentic selves and begin a sacred journey back to wholeness.

Drawing from her own lived experiences and deep professional training, Bri offers a compassionate, body-centered approach that empowers individuals to release stored emotional pain and reclaim their power. She believes that healing is not...

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In this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Dr. Shahrzad Jalali, a seasoned clinical psychologist and trauma expert based in Newport Beach, California. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Jalali has helped countless individuals and couples move through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the deep wounds of trauma—guiding them toward healing, resilience, and lasting personal growth.

Join us as Dr. Jalali unpacks the complexities of trauma recovery with compassion and clarity. She offers practical strategies for shifting out of a victim mindset, building emotional safety, and restoring the mind-body co...

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In this empowering episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by Bianca Rodriguez, a licensed psychotherapist, spiritual guide, and the visionary behind You Are Complete. Bianca is on a mission to help people break free from the patterns of trauma, addiction, and self-doubt to return to the truth of who they are—whole, worthy, and powerful.

Through her integrative approach that blends psychology, spirituality, and somatic work, Bianca guides us on a journey into the heart of healing. We discuss the deep wounds that often lie beneath perfectionism, fear, and emotional disc...

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Ernetta Caldwell - author, actress, transformational coach, and founder of Beauty for Ashes Transformations - to discuss her personal journey through adversity and how she now empowers women to heal and rediscover themselves after divorce or heartbreak. 

Ernetta shares her experiences with overcoming challenges such as molestation, foster care, and divorce, and how these trials led her to her life's purpose: helping women transform their mind, body, and spirit to align with God's purpose for their lives. 

We delve into her cr...

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In this deeply powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, I’m joined by Richard Tierney, transformational healer and creator of an alternative trauma recovery program that’s changing lives across the globe. With over 100 success stories, Richard’s mission is to help those suffering from PTSD, depression, and trauma-induced conditions release the pain that has kept them stuck for years — sometimes decades.

Drawing from his own journey of overcoming childhood trauma that controlled his life for more than 30 years, Richard shares how he broke free and developed a revolutionary healing experience. His signatur...

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On this compelling episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Hannah Shewan Stevens - an award-nominated journalist, digital nomad, and fearless storyteller. Known for her groundbreaking reporting on taboo topics, Hannah recently shook headlines with a powerful investigation for Glamour UK exposing the £80 billion annual cost of sexual violence in the UK.

Together, we dive into the often-ignored economic, emotional, and social toll that trauma inflicts on survivors - and why it's time we treat sexual violence not only as a personal crisis but as a public health and economic emergency.

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In this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Christopher Richards, founder of Atomic Growth, to unpack how small, intentional shifts - micro shifts - can lead to profound transformations in leadership, business, and personal growth.

From his early career in criminal intelligence with the Royal Military Police to senior leadership roles within FTSE 250 companies, Chris brings a rare and strategic perspective on navigating high-pressure environments. Now a CBT hypnotherapist and leadership strategist, he shares how he helps entrepreneurs unlock their potential by breaking free from subconscious limitations.

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n this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, I sit down with Michelle Bishop - Master Certified Life Coach and author of Choose You First - to explore how we rise from the ashes of adversity and choose ourselves without apology. From surviving a traumatic childhood to experiencing a spiritual awakening after a life-threatening event, Michelle shares her deeply personal journey of healing, transformation, and empowerment.

We dive into her revolutionary “Silent Warrior” technique, the importance of self-worth, and the blocks that keep so many women stuck in patterns of self...

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On this episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Michelle Davies, a trauma healing specialist and founder of Worcester Osteo, whose groundbreaking work bridges the worlds of physical therapy and emotional recovery. As a highly experienced healer in osteopathy and brain care expert, Michelle brings deep insight into how trauma is stored in the body - and how it can be released.

With a compassionate and individualized approach, Michelle empowers her clients to heal from chronic pain, tension, and trauma by reconnecting with their bodies. We explore how unresolved emotional...

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In this compelling episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Lorilee Binstock, an award-winning podcast host, Editor-in-Chief of Authentic Insider Magazine, and a passionate mental health advocate. Lorilee bravely shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse, the challenges she faced in her healing process, and how she transformed her pain into purpose. 

As the host of "A Trauma Survivor Thriver's Podcast," Lorilee has created a platform for survivors to share their stories and for experts to discuss mental health and trauma recovery. Join us as we delve into h...

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​Victor Giusfredi is an author, mindset coach, and entrepreneur dedicated to guiding individuals toward self-actualisation and inner peace. His journey from a challenging childhood in Mendoza, Argentina, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach in Dingmans Ferry, PA, has equipped him with profound insights into resilience and personal growth. Victor's experiences, including launching multiple businesses and overcoming personal adversities, have shaped his mission to help others navigate their paths to fulfilment. 

In his book, No Grail Without Dragons: A Man’s Unconventional Path to Love, Purpose, and Peace, Victor shares his perso...

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In this enlightening episode of Victim 2 Victor, we delve into the transformative realm of the Akashic Records with Amy Robeson, a Master Akashic Records Teacher and Healer. 

Amy has empowered thousands to heal from trauma, manifest abundance, and reconnect with their authentic selves. She shares how accessing the Akashic Records can help release deeply rooted pain and unlock ancestral wisdom for profound transformation. 

Additionally, Amy discusses the integration of crystalline energy to activate one's highest potential. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that offers insights into spiritual healing and pe...

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In this compelling episode of the Victim 2 Victor podcast, we welcome Anne Blythe, M.Ed., the visionary Founder and Executive Director of Betrayal Trauma Recovery (BTR). Anne is also the producer and host of The BTR.ORG Podcast and the author of the #1 best-selling book, Trauma Mama Husband Drama. 

With over 15 years of experience, Anne has dedicated her life to supporting women navigating the complexities of betrayal trauma, particularly those affected by a partner's use of pornography and infidelity. 

Drawing from her personal journey through emotional and psychological abuse, An...

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In this enlightening episode of Victim 2 Victor, host Anu Verma engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kelly Schermerhorn, a writer for OC87 Recovery Diaries. 

Kelly shares her personal journey of grappling with the dual challenges of perfectionism and a bipolar diagnosis. She delves into the psychological barriers that often prevent individuals from seeking help, including fear, shame, and the fear of not being believed.

Kelly discusses how her pursuit of perfection masked underlying mental health struggles and how embracing vulnerability became a pivotal step toward healing. Through candid storytelling, s...

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In this compelling episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Eric Zimmer, a behaviour coach, certified interfaith spiritual director, and the host of the acclaimed podcast, The One You Feed. 

Eric shares his transformative journey from being homeless and battling heroin addiction at the age of 24 to becoming a guiding light for countless individuals seeking meaningful change. 

We delve into the profound "two wolves" parable that inspired his podcast, discussing how our choices shape our lives and how to cultivate habits that feed our "good wolf." Eric offers pr...

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In this compelling episode of the Victim 2 Victor podcast, we welcome Rosie Lyon, a Certified Financial Abuse Specialist™ and advocate for survivors of economic abuse. Rosie sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of financial abuse - a form of domestic abuse where the abuser restricts, exploits, or sabotages their partner’s financial resources, leading to profound and lasting impacts. 

Drawing from her extensive experience and insights from her work with Standards International, Rosie discusses the subtle signs of financial control, the challenges survivors face in reclaiming their independence, and the crucial steps...

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In this heartfelt episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Lisa Tickle, host of the "Healing and Growing, Hand in Hand" podcast. Lisa, a resilient survivor of childhood abuse, has transformed her personal journey of healing into a platform dedicated to supporting others on similar paths. 

Through candid conversations and expert insights, she sheds light on the complexities of trauma recovery, emphasizing the importance of giving survivors a voice, raising awareness, and fostering prevention. 

Join us as Lisa shares her inspiring story and the mission behind her podcast, offering hope an...

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In this episode of Victim 2 Victor, we explore the transformative power of nature-based therapy with Lindsay Cray, a seasoned psychotherapist and founder of Integrating Nature LLC. With over two decades of experience merging conservation, experiential education, and mental health counseling, Lindsay has pioneered a Nature-Based Clinical Therapy model that has supported over 100 military veterans in overcoming PTSD, depression, and anxiety. 

As a certified NYS Hiking Guide and wilderness survival specialist, she brings a unique blend of outdoor leadership and therapeutic expertise to her practice. Join us as Lindsay shares her insights o...