In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month today's guest is Dr. Jessica Samaroo. A survivor and specialist in trauma and healing. Dr. Samaroo bravely shares her personal journey of abuse and the struggle to find support, highlighting the impact of trauma on individuals and the importance of addressing and processing such experiences. She found healing through Jane Doe No More's Survivor Speak Program and now offers her own 16-week online course, Survivor to Thrivor, aimed at addressing trauma's effects on the brain and body. She emphasizes the need to regulate the stress response for overall wellbeing. Dr. Samaroo's journey of forgiveness, self-love practices, breathing techniques, and sharing her story serves as a powerful reminder of the hope, support, and resources available for survivors of sexual crimes. Dr. Jessica Samaroo is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who specializes in integrative treatments for mental health conditions. Dr. Samaroo holds her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport School of Naturopathic Medicine. Jessica was born in Trinidad and came to New York at the age of 15. Through her work with the organization Jane Doe No More, she found her passion for speaking and advocating for others. Today, she is a registered nurse as well as a naturopathic doctor and continues to use her voice to make a difference in the lives of others.
Immigrating to the United States at 15
Living a purposeful life
Seeking help through talk therapy, support groups, and EMDR therapy
Going to naturopathic medical school
Breathing to regulate the nervous system
Survivor to Thrivor 16-week program
The power of breathwork
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