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Talking Trauma & Treatment La Shanda Sugg

Episode 10: Trauma-Informed Treatment with Counselor La Shanda Sugg

Talking Trauma & Treatment: La Shanda Sugg is a licensed professional counselor, trainer, and consultant specializing in trauma therapies. She is also a trauma survivor herself who is dedicated to her own ongoing healing work. La Shanda owns Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC in Ohio and she’s the host of the Labors of Love podcast. We discuss the… Read More »Episode 10: Trauma-Informed Treatment with Counselor La Shanda Sugg

Truth and Consequences Complicated Grief Nicole Potter

Episode 9: Complicated Grief with Podcaster Nicole Potter

Nicole Potter was devastated when her best friend Kimberly died suddenly and under confusing circumstances. At first, Nicole was told it was suicide but the case was never officially resolved. In this interview, we learn about the ways Kimberly and Nicole supported each other through life’s challenges and how Nicole is navigating life after her friend’s death–which includes carrying on… Read More »Episode 9: Complicated Grief with Podcaster Nicole Potter

Jamie Sivrais Truth and Consequences

Episode 7: Protected & Paying it Forward with Survivor Jamie Sivrais

Jamie Sivrais, founder of the non-profit A Voice for the Innocent survived sexual abuse as a child at the hands of his father. When he spoke up, his mother took action to protect him and help him seek justice.  Jamie talks about his organization’s unique storytelling platform for sexual violence survivors and the desire to pay it forward which inspired him. Jamie Sivrais,… Read More »Episode 7: Protected & Paying it Forward with Survivor Jamie Sivrais

Truth and Consequences

Episode 4: Dear Truth and Consequences

Miranda reads a letter from a listener whose brothers sexually abused her when she was a child. “Silenced” details her experience of the second wound: hurtful responses from church and family members when she revealed the abuse. Miranda responds with advice, information, and words of support. Miranda created the website The Second Wound to offer comfort and information to fellow… Read More »Episode 4: Dear Truth and Consequences

Truth and Consequences David Wheeler

Episode 2: Lessons in Loss from Sandy Hook Dad David Wheeler

A frank conversation with my insightful and honest friend David Wheeler whose 6-year-old son, Ben was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. David has a lot to say about grief, navigating life after loss, and how our own personal reactions sometimes prevent us from truly supporting others in the wake of trauma and sadness. Learn about… Read More »Episode 2: Lessons in Loss from Sandy Hook Dad David Wheeler