Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around Abuse

Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around Abuse

The Real Talk Real Women show is a valuable resource for individuals who have experienced abuse or toxic relationships and are looking for support and guidance on their healing journey. The show features strong and powerful women who have overcome their own challenges and are now helping others do the same. Gemma Serenity has such a diverse and extensive background in education and personal development. She uses her experiences and expertise to help others build confidence, self-love, and success in various areas of their lives. The mission of this show is to raise awareness about abuse and provide support for individuals who have experienced it, by making a positive impact in the world. gemmasgem.substack.com

Episodes

September 25, 2025 37 mins

Summary

In this powerful conversation, trusted advisor to founders, entrepreneurs, senior leaders, and the C-Suite who activate the human spirit and help them navigate pivotal change Kelly Meerbott shares how she transformed compounded trauma, everyday misogyny, and a serious post-collision injury into embodied boundaries, calm authority, and service. She details practical ways survivors can protect their energy, advocate in medical...

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Main Topics covered in this exclusive interview of Katrina Collier

* Overcoming Narcissistic Childhood Abuse: Katrina shares her journey as a survivor and "victor" of physical and emotional abuse from her mother, highlighting the difference between discipline and abuse and the effects of growing up in a dysfunctional household.

* Healing and Self-Mastery: Katrina explains the process of healing from core childhood wounds, emphasizing...

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From Narcissistic Abuse to Healing and Empowerment with Diana Angela Becker


Diana Baker shares how she recognized and overcame years of narcissistic abuse and the physical toll it took. She reveals the pivotal moment she chose healing through core energetics therapy and her mission to support women escaping trauma via her nonprofit, Start Over Girl, providing essentials and holistic care.



What you’ll learn

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Transforming Pain into Purpose: Breaking Abuse Cycles and Embracing Spiritual Healing with Aga Oke


Aga Oke, also known as "Mama from the Moon", shares her powerful story of overcoming layers of abuse spanning childhood trauma and a controlling narcissistic ex-husband. She reveals how breaking generational cycles with her spiritual connection to ancestors helped her reclaim her power and create a new path for herself and he...

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Breaking Free from Religious and Sexual Abuse with Beth Brunk
How Beth Brunk Found Strength and Empowerment Beyond Trauma


Beth Brunk shares her story of surviving over two decades of mental, sexual, financial, and religious abuse within her marriage. She opens up about the toll it took on her and her children, breaking away after a crisis. Beth now supports women healing from sexual betrayal through her coaching and pr...

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Jen's Perspective on Solving Domestic Violence for Good with Jennifer Hotai

 


Jennifer Hotai’s Powerful Escape from a Decade of Sadistic Abuse and Her Fight to End Domestic Violence


Jennifer Hotai shares her experience enduring a decade of brutal, sadistic abuse and how she found the strength to escape and heal. She offers critical insights on domestic violence as a societal issue and provides resources and practic...

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Meg Grett-Pratt's Journey from Stalked to Empowered


Have you ever felt watched and powerless in a relationship? In this heartfelt conversation, Meg shares her harrowing journey from digital stalking and emotional abuse to reclaiming her life and voice. She reveals how the fear and isolation almost extinguished her spirit, but ultimately, she discovered hope, resilience, and a purpose in empowering others. This episode will...

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Finding Freedom: The Path to Embracing Your Inner Wisdom


Have you ever wondered how deep-rooted beliefs shape your sense of self? In this heartfelt conversation with Lori Pappas, we explore the complexities of overcoming a past filled with abuse and the incredible journey toward personal empowerment. Lori shares her unique insights on embracing our inner wisdom, the importance of forgiveness, and how we can find strength i...

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Transforming Pain into Power: A Deep Dive into Healing and Self-Discovery with Lori Pappas


Have you ever wondered how the shadows of your past can shape your future? In this heartfelt conversation with Lori Pappas, we unravel the haunting effects of psychological abuse and the journey toward reclaiming self-worth. Lori shares her powerful story of overcoming childhood trauma and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace ...

Uncovering Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Healing and Awakening with Radavie Riom


Radavie Riom bravely opens up about her life filled with trauma, starting from the age of two with experiences of abuse that shaped her understanding of self-worth. This episode dives deep into the complexities of childhood trauma and the journey to healing through spiritual awakening. Radavie highlights the significance of letting go of emot...

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Overcoming Emotional Abuse, Body Shaming, and Societal Conditioning with Shillpi Joshi

In this episode: We are discussing emotional abuse, body shaming, and societal conditioning, sharing personal stories of overcoming challenges, emphasizing self-love and kindness, and Shillpi Joshi's journey to becoming a psychic and spiritual guide.


 


Transforming Pain into Light: Shillpi's Journey of Healing

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Catherine Sipher in "Self-Abuse and Her Journey into Re-Becoming"

Discover the powerful journey of Catherine Sipher, a remote piano teacher who overcame self-abuse and identity loss. In this inspiring conversation, she shares her pivotal moments of awakening, including her struggle with ideologies that stifled her true self.


Learn how journaling and returning to music helped her reclaim her identity and passion, illustratin...

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Rapid Transformation Coaching in 4 hours or less with Kim Lebbing

Explore the journey of healing from abuse with Kim Lebbing, who faced years of emotional turmoil before finding her path to recovery. Through vulnerability and uplifting guidance, she reveals how understanding the mechanisms of our minds can lead to profound change. As she recounts her battle against self-doubt and the importance of support during her darkest mom...

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Ever felt like your self-worth was tied to your accomplishments? In this heart-wrenching episode, Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell reveals how her relentless drive for success led her to a breaking point, where she passed out from exhaustion in front of her young daughter. Our conversation uncovers the crucial role that self-awareness, support systems, and sustainable self-care play in breaking the harmful cycles of self-abuse. Learn how ...

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Changing the Narrative of Your Trauma into Your Off-Broadway Stage Script

When Kesha Brown decided to leave her abusive household at the tender age of nine, she could hardly foresee the profound ripple effect it would have on her life and the life of her mother. Join us in this emotionally charged episode of Real Talk, Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abuse, where Kesha candidly recounts her childhood trauma and the pivot...

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Transform Your Pain into Power Through Forgiveness and Courage

In this powerful episode, Kate Southall, better known as The Courageous Inspirer, shares a deeply personal story of survival and resilience, highlighting her journey from a childhood marked by trauma in a cult to finding her voice and power as a coach. Listen to how forgiveness became the key to her transformation and learn about her mission to empower other women. ...

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If Melissa K. Range Made It From Narcissistic Abuse to Total Freedom, SO CAN YOU.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from a cycle of emotional and narcissistic abuse? Join us on Real Talk, Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abuse, featuring Melissa K. Range, a courageous women's empowerment coach, who shares her harrowing 14-year battle against mental, verbal, and emotional manipulation at the hands of her p...

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Scripting a 200 Years Healthy Lifespan with Haleh Houshim, Away from Domestic Violence

Haleh Hushim shares her incredible journey from the depths of domestic violence to becoming a beacon of hope as a health span coach. She candidly opens up about the self-doubt and lack of self-love that initially led her into an abusive relationship, despite her loving upbringing.


 


Over the course of 4agonizing years, Haleh found her...

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Somatic Release for Trauma Recovery with Monique Arnaud Derouen

 


From the moment Monique Derouen decided to reclaim her life from an abusive relationship, she has been a beacon of resilience and hope.


 


Join us on Real Talk Real Women for an empowering episode where Monique, a somatic trauma specialist and mind-body coach, shares her compelling journey of overcoming physical, mental, emotional, and sexual abuse.

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UNMASKED: Love Bombing and Trauma Bonds with Dr. Jennifer Gardella

Dr. Jennifer Gardella once believed that domestic violence could never happen to her, yet she found herself ensnared in a web of subtle yet insidious abuse. In this deeply personal and enlightening episode of Real Talk, Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abuse, she bravely shares her journey of recognizing the microaggressions, emotional manipulation, and fi...

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