Conversations with My Sisters' Keepers

Conversations with My Sisters' Keepers
Podcast Description
TRIGGER WARNING - THIS PODCAST CONTAINS THE STORIES & EXPERIENCES OF THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. CONTENT MAY BE TRIGGERING. Welcome to "Conversations with my Sisters' Keepers," dedicated to normalizing the trauma recovery experience of survivors of complex trauma and gender-based violence (GBV). We bring awareness, share stories, and promote healing-centered conversations for lived experience professionals and allies in the gender-based violence and recovery sectors. By sharing authentic stories and experiences, we hope to break down stigma, promote understanding, and celebrate the self-discovery within healing. Together, we’ll explore strategies, resources, and insights to support wellness, recovery, and leadership. Join us as we challenge stigma, celebrate autonomy, and normalize the healing journey. Let’s build a community of understanding and empowerment—one conversation at a time.SUBSCRIBE NOW - DON'T MISS A SINGLE EPISODE!
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Content Themes
The podcast emphasizes trauma recovery, gender-based violence awareness, and the intersection of mental health and community support. Episodes delve into individual stories of resilience, such as Dina Unger's advocacy for trafficking survivors and Dr. Lauren Casey's insights on rethinking healing for sex workers, while exploring themes like empowerment, community support, and the importance of survivor-led initiatives.

TRIGGER WARNING –
THIS PODCAST CONTAINS THE STORIES & EXPERIENCES OF THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. CONTENT MAY BE TRIGGERING.
Welcome to “Conversations with my Sisters’ Keepers,” dedicated to normalizing the trauma recovery experience of survivors of complex trauma and gender-based violence (GBV). We bring awareness, share stories, and promote healing-centered conversations for lived experience professionals and allies in the gender-based violence and recovery sectors. By sharing authentic stories and experiences, we hope to break down stigma, promote understanding, and celebrate the self-discovery within healing.
Together, we’ll explore strategies, resources, and insights to support wellness, recovery, and leadership. Join us as we challenge stigma, celebrate autonomy, and normalize the healing journey.
Let’s build a community of understanding and empowerment—one conversation at a time.
SUBSCRIBE NOW – DON’T MISS A SINGLE EPISODE!
What if you could reshape your understanding of trauma recovery? Join us as we sit down with Danielle Churley, a seasoned survivor advocate with nearly a decade in the anti-human trafficking and gender-based violence fields. Danielle opens up about her personal journey through the cyclical nature of trauma recovery, emphasizing the importance of continuous care and the inclusion of marginalized voices.
We explore the myriad struggles and turning points in Danielle's recovery journey. Danielle shares the pivotal moments that signaled the need for more professional help and the significant impact these decisions had on her relationships. Through it all, she reflects on overcoming shame, stigma, and self-blame, while fostering self-awareness, self-love, and self-confidence. Her story is a testament to the ongoing nature of recovery and the motivation to create a safer environment for herself and others.
Danielle also discusses the transformative power of community support in the healing process. Highlighting groups like the Dufferin-Caledon Domestic Assault Review Team, she reveals how non-judgmental spaces and peer support have been crucial to her recovery. These groups foster not only a sense of belonging but also personal growth, allowing individuals to process their experiences at their own pace. Danielle's insights shed light on the importance of survivor leadership and the goals of the G100 Canada Anti-Human Trafficking Wing, aiming to promote wellness and develop survivor-led programs. Tune in to hear an inspiring story of resilience, healing, and advocacy.
Welcome to Conversations with My Sisters’ Keepers, the podcast where we bring awareness, share stories, and promote healing-centered conversations for lived experience professionals and allies in the gender-based violence and recovery sectors.
I’m Shamin Brown, and together, we’ll explore strategies, resources, and insights to support wellness, recovery, and leadership. Join us as we challenge stigma, celebrate autonomy, and normalize the healing journey.

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