Hope Bound with Danielle: Recent Episodes
Danielle
This podcast is a place for you to be heard, to be seen, to know you’re not alone and that there is a path to healing. There’s hope. You can expect to hear personal stories from our guests and about my own struggles with trauma, loss, PTSD and coping strategies that have helped us thrive. New episodes will drop each week so we can stay in touch and encourage each other. Go subscribe so you can be the first to know when a new episode drops and join in our Facebook community at facebook.com/groups/hopeboundpodcast. Together, we’re hope bound. You belong here.
In this episode I share about one of my great losses, the loss of my first born preemie son. Sometimes we need to allow ourselves to grieve and not push toward where we "should" be. This is where I've found myself in the last week and tonight I've chosen to open up about something weighing on my heart.
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You are the author of your own life. You decide what you want to write. What will you write for 2023?
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Kristen has been an advocate for victims of domestic violence because of her own experience as a young woman. Listen in to hear some advice from Kristen for women who may be evaluating their situation or learning more about DV.
If you are in a DV relationship, there is help available, call: 800-799-7233.
I have learned and grown as a person because of what I have experienced, but I also still have PTSD and probably always will. It's how your brain has been trained to respond and as someone with PTSD, our natural instinct is often to expect the worst case scenario. It's not pessimism, it's a trauma response. In being transparent, I share an example of how PTSD has affected me this week and how I am using coping skills to make choices that promote healing.
This solo episode discusses what PTSD really is, common symptoms and some of my own personal experience. The definition of PTSD and general description along with symptoms is based around Lisa Najavitz descriptions in her book Seeking Saftey mixed in with my own experience. The purpose of this discussion is to help those with PTSD recognize the symptoms that are so very common to others who are also experiencing PTSD so we understand the process better as well as to help others understand and better to relate to us. If you're experiencing PTSD, it is extremely beneficial to see a counselor or join a support group of others who can work through this with you.
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In this incredible interview with Julie, we hear her story of heartbreak, abuse and struggles that lead her to healing. Julie shares how she has become an advocate for other women who also find themselves in abusive relationships. Listen in to her message, it's powerful. To hear the full story, please listen to Ep 20.
Two big topics covered in this episode include abuse that occurs in religious communities and how to help our children who are being coparented by an abusive parent.
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To learn more about ARMS go to: https://abuserecovery.org/
To learn more about Julie and her books visit: https://Juliebonnblank.com
In this incredible interview with Julie, we hear her story of heartbreak, abuse and struggles that lead her to healing. Julie shares how she has become an advocate for other women who also find themselves in abusive relationships. Listen in to her message, it's powerful. Join us again on Friday to listen to part 2!
Join in the community on Facebook and Instagram, we'd love to have you. If you need support or you're able to encourage others, this is a great place to reach out to others who understand the struggles.
To learn more about ARMS go to: https://abuserecovery.org/
To learn more about Julie and her books visit: https://Juliebonnblank.com
Sometimes life seems to catch us off guard. In this mini episode I share a poem written by Portia Nelson.
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Whether you've accomplished something big or small, give yourself credit. Praise yourself. Positive self talk is so important, and learning to praise yourself for the good things you've done is a great start.
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When you're in a toxic relationship it can be difficult to see some of the behaviors and problems that keep us down. In this open discussion about toxic relationships, my guest, Christina, and I discuss some of the big things we struggled with and what helped us start moving forward. To learn more about red flags in relationships, check out Ep 15. Red Flags and Warning Signs of Manipulative People.
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You can find Christina's new podcast on Spotify and Apple.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed and frozen by life circumstances? Empower yourself. One decision at a time.
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This show is a heavy topic but SO important for anyone who is evaluating their relationship or who wants to avoid unhealthy people. Those of us who have experienced trauma or abuse are much more likely to become involved with manipulative and abusive people. Here are 10 warning signs of manipulative people.
If you are in an abusive relationship and you need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233.
Thank you to Kristen Kiernan for the creation of this list.
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Join in for this great discussion and personal story of someone who has been struggling with Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression. There is healing in sharing your story and there is comfort in knowing you're not alone. Melissa's openness and vulnerability in sharing her story can bring hope to anyone walking this difficult path and bring understanding to their families. If you or someone you know is struggling with PPA or PPD, please do not suffer alone, ask for help!
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Join in for this great discussion and personal story of someone who has been struggling with Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression. There is healing in sharing your story and there is comfort in knowing you're not alone. Melissa's openness and vulnerability in sharing her story can bring hope to anyone walking this difficult path and bring understanding to their families. If you or someone you know is struggling with PPA or PPD, please do not suffer alone, ask for help!
If you haven't joined our Facebook Group and Instagram, please join us! We are creating a community where we can share our burdens and encourage each other. Melissa is in the group, feel free to stop by and let her know how much you appreciate hearing her story.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Dial 988
Join in for this great discussion and personal story of someone who has been struggling with Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression. There is healing in sharing your story and there is comfort in knowing you're not alone. Melissa's openness and vulnerability in sharing her story can bring hope to anyone walking this difficult path and bring understanding to their families. If you or someone you know is struggling with PPA or PPD, please do not suffer alone, ask for help!
If you haven't joined our Facebook Group and Instagram, please join us! We are creating a community where we can share our burdens and encourage each other. Melissa is in the group, feel free to stop by and let her know how much you appreciate hearing her story.
National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Dial 988
It's the end of the year as we know it! Today is the last day of 2022! What a beautiful opportunity to start fresh in the new year, a clean slate, a blank canvas. Let's talk about why New Year's Resolutions typically don't last and how we can create goals instead that will push us forward and help us live the life we want.
The non-profit referenced in this episode is Nomads, you can find more information about what they do on their website: Nomads-usa.com . If you are looking for a non-profit for your end of the year gifts, please consider Nomads!
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In this episode we hear the story of a friend who has experienced a lot of trauma in life beginning as a young child. One thing that really sticks out to me as so important is for us to make sure our children are safe with us and that we don't put them in compromising situations. If someone tells you about their trauma, they need to hear the words, "I believe you."
Sensitive Content - Some aspects of this interview may be considered sensitive by some listeners.
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Merry Christmas! I hope you're having a GREAT holiday weekend with family or friends, but most of us know there may be situations that come up that require some help.
You can't follow a safety plan you didn't write. A safety plan is how we can think through and plan for potential red flag or yellow flag situations. If we plan ahead and we know what we will do in case of bad situations or conflict, then we are already half way through it! It is far better to have a safety plan you didn't need than to need one you don't have.
I have uploaded a template in the Hope Bound Facebook Group that you may find helpful, it's pinned to the top and will be under "files." Check out the template and if it doesn't work for you, try to write out your own style. Ask someone to be part of your safety plan and let them know ahead of time how they can help you.
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You can forget a perfect voice today too 'cause I've got a cold. But you don't need perfection, you just need me to show up. Let's talk about perfection today and how the pressure to reach perfection can cripple us. Beyond that, I've got a special message to fellow single moms. If you know someone who needs to hear this message, please share it with them and when it encourages you, please leave a review!
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There are days when it feels like we are constantly failing and our entire world may crumble. It can be so difficult to trust God in those moments. This prayer is from my heart on a day where it the overwhelm made trusting God feel impossible.
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Surviving the holidays can be a challenge and it's intensified when you're struggling with domestic violence, trauma, PTSD, loss or difficult family. In this episode retired therapist, Dave Slay, shares with us some tips for surviving the holidays. We will continue talking about surviving the holidays and strategies to stay safe throughout this holiday season.
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Surviving the holidays can be a challenge and it's intensified when you're struggling with domestic violence, trauma, PTSD, loss or difficult family. In this episode retired therapist, Dave Slay, shares with us some tips for surviving the holidays. We will continue talking about surviving the holidays and strategies to stay safe throughout this holiday season.
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Wow! Who knew so much could come out of my son losing his first tooth! My son is almost 6 and we had a conversation right after he lost his tooth that I had to share with you. It struck me as so important to share with you a parallel between how my son viewed his tooth and how we view ourselves sometimes. I am blown away at the lesson that was in it for me today.
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Some mini episodes will be prayers. I understand not all of my listeners will want to listen to prayers and that is okay, I will always include the word Prayer in the title if that is what it is so you can make that decision. My hope is that this prayer may give words to the feelings some of us are having on our difficult days and to remind us that God is near.
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Overwhelm hits the hardest during the holidays. When we are experiencing the big emotions surrounding grief, loss or anxiety it can paralyze us and make the next steps seem so illusive. Past memories can make it harder to stay in the moment, to find the joy of the holidays. If we cherish our old memories, we can let them inspire our future and our present. Choose to step off the path of mediocrity and live as who you were created to be.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for being here. This episode is in honor of the memory of my Aunt Judy who just passed and whose life was full of struggles but she continued to persevere and her faith carried her through even the most impossible situations. Her story is one of hope and joy, she overcame and lived her best until the end.
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Music intro and outro: Happy Day by Stockaudios