#151 Surviving & Thriving After Trauma: Ellen Busch’s Journey to Empowerment

In this compelling episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we sit down with Ellen Busch, a domestic abuse survivor, neurodivergent advocate, and author of (dis)Empowered). Ellen’s story is one of resilience, empowerment, and healing, proving that no matter the obstacles, transformation is always possible.

Ellen shares how being diagnosed with dyslexia at an early age led to academic discrimination and self-doubt, but she refused to be limited by the labels imposed on her. Her parents nurtured her resilience, teaching her independence through adventure, sports, and perseverance.

Despite her achievements, Ellen struggled with self-worth and toxic environments, leading to an abusive marriage and the painful loss of her parents. She bravely chose to confront her trauma, seeking therapy, coaching, and intensive training alongside Navy SEALs to reclaim her strength and rewrite her story.

This episode is a powerful conversation on:

✅ Overcoming adversity and reclaiming power after domestic abuse and discrimination.

✅ Healing and self-discovery through therapy, coaching, and resilience-building techniques.

✅ Empowering neurodivergent individuals to defy societal limitations and thrive.

(dis)Empowered is more than just a memoir—it’s a movement. Ellen sheds light on the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and abuse survivors, inspiring others to speak their truth, pursue their full potential, and break free from limiting beliefs.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by trauma, self-doubt, or societal expectations, this episode will give you the courage and tools to take your power back and thrive.

✨ Connect with Ellen:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006877515457

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellen-busch

Website: https://www.ellenbusch.com/ 

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