Survivor Shift
Survivor Shift: Permission to Count Yourself a Survivor
Sharon Swietek shares openly about the effects of childhood sexual trauma and the critical shifts that helped her not only survive but thrive on her healing journey. Her first shift came in giving herself permission to count herself a survivor of sexual abuse. She offers validation and encouragement to all of us who struggle to find our way forward after abuse. Please be aware that this interview contains sensitive content, which is marked with a trigger warning in the relevant sections.
Survivor Shift: You Can Create Your Own Transformation
Jodi Brown is a brain tumor survivor and works to help others build relationships that thrive. In this interview she shares how accepting God’s will in her life has led her to learn and share ways to transform life after trauma. “You CAN create your own transformation”.
Survivor Shift: Speak Up! Learning Self-Advocacy
After an earth-shattering diagnosis of schizophrenia, Sally Littlefield is rebuilding her life by learning better self-care and advocacy.
Survivor Shift: Episode 10 “Look for the Sliver of Light” w/Cindy Tschosik
Cindy Tschosik shares her very personal story in finding hope beyond the dark pit of suicide ideation. Looking for the sliver of light in the darkest places and believing that “on the other side of that sliver of light, life is better” is her message for those who are struggling. She gives the powerful reminder that we are NEVER alone.
Survivor Shift: Let God Be Your Support
Guest Lindy Kerby is a motivational speaker and singer-songwriter. She shares her journey in learning to grow and learn through her struggles and how letting God be her support has helped love herself and others more fully. Guest Lindy Kerby, a motivational speaker and singer-songwriter, shares her inspiring journey of growth through struggles. Embracing God…
Breaking the Silence: Conversations on Suicide Prevention
Breaking the silence and sharing our own difficult journeys and how we reclaimed our life can offer others much-needed hope. In this very personal video, I share my journey to spread awareness of the very real despair that some face, and offer hope to those who struggle in the darkness. We are not alone.
Survivor Shift: Episode 8
Danielle Morelli shares how she learned to own the truth that each of us deserves life, dignity, and a chance at hope and love.
Survivor Shift: Episode 7
In this Survivor Shift episode, Debbie Posnien shares about the resources and hope available to all. 988 is a wonderful resource for anyone who is faced with mental health issues.
Survivor Shift: Episode 6
Danielle’s healing journey has been about finding strength through her community. “You deserve life. You deserve dignity. You deserve a chance at hope and love.” She is an example of the triumph that is possible regardless of the trials we face.
Survivor Shift: Episode 5
A recurring theme in this series is the necessity of turning to God in our healing process. Jeanne shares her journey from surviving childhood sexual abuse to finding the healing power of learning to forgive.