My Survivor Voice: The Podcast
By Dani Elle
My Survivor Voice: The PodcastOct 05, 2023
From Surviving to Thriving!: Series Finale
It's Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Join Dani as she sits down with life coach and podcast host, Lianne while she shares the story of her experience with domestic violence. From victimhood, to surviving, to THRIVING, this finale episode is sure to inspire you.
Lianne Torres is a Relationship + Life Coach & Podcast Host of Watch Us Thrive; a personal development podcast where you can reconnect with your inner magic
As a survivor & advocate for domestic violence, she created her platform to be a safe space where people share their life experiences of turning pain into power and trauma into triumph.
Lianne is passionate about helping people heal from their own life experiences by candidly sharing her own + the stories of others.
You can experience Lianne's fire on Watch Us Thrive Podcast, a safe space to normalize having tough, taboo conversations and be a voice for the voiceless.
Listen to weekly episodes available on all major podcast streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube every Tuesday at 5AM EST
You can also connect with Lianne via any of the following platforms:
Website: https://www.wutpodcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watchusthrivepodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wutpodcast_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.
What We Deserve!
Dani sits down after a long drive home from a mini getaway to get some things off her chest. She discusses the growing issue of violence against black women and provides encouragement and one of her favorite self-care tips for survivors. Dani uses this episode to remind black women and anyone who encounters them that they deserve kindness, equality, and appropriate treatment from everyone.
Little Witness, Mighty V.O.I.C.E.: Unraveling the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
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Trigger warnings for this episode: Child SA, Domestic Violence, Homicide
Unsilenced: Finding V.O.I.C.E. After Gun Violence
June 2 -4, 2023 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend. During this time, we will we once again unite in our call to end gun violence as we come together and wear orange. We will honor the communities shattered by gun violence alongside the 120 people who are shot and killed, and hundreds more who are wounded, every day in our country. Together, we'll call for meaningful action to save lives.
In this episode you'll get to meet Erica; an author, producer and gun violence survivor. She shares the story of how she laid down to sleep one night after celebrating her birthday and late woke up in the hospital unable to walk or talk, with a gunshot wound to her head. Click play to hear Erica's voice of independence, closure, and empowerment!
Ain't That A Mother-Fa-Ya?
Welcome to the MSV Mother's Day podcast special! In this episode, Dani celebrates the incredible role that mothers play in our lives, shares a funny story about her own mom, and shouts out some special moms in her life.
This episode is a celebration of all the amazing mothers out there. It's a reminder that their love, support, and sacrifices are truly invaluable, and that we should take the time to honor and cherish them not just on Mother's Day, but every day of the year.
Wounded but Not Broken w/ Aisha Griffin
Aisha is a devoted mother of 3 beautiful girls who has survived the unthinkable: the intersection of domestic abuse and gun violence. After ending a relationship with the father of her youngest daughter, Aisha was left with the decision to co-parent with her abusive ex. This arrangement turned tragic when Aisha's ex decided to kick in her door and point a gun at her as she held her youngest daughter. Click play to hear Aisha's story and learn how she found strength in such a traumatic event.
To contact Aisha for speaking engagements you can email her at 84my3girls@gmail.com or aishasurviveddv2012
Healing to Help: Nonprofit Founders Chat
This month, Dani sits down to chat with fellow advocate and nonprofit founder Katrina Carter to discuss using their hurt to help others. Learn more about Katrina's nonprofit organization, Incapable Bondage, by following their IG @incapablebondage.
The Last First Episode
You heard it here first! Season 3 is the final season of My Survivor VOICE. In this last first episode, Dani shares why she has decided to let Season 3 be the final season and what you can expect throughout the finale season. She also shares the activities she engaged in to get through her annual bout of winter blues during her social media hiatus. Tap in to hear how she created a thriving mindset while surviving the holiday season.
Anju K: From Healing 2 Peace
Anju K is a blogger, a motivator, and the CEO of Healing 2 Peace, a motivational mindset blog that displays the journeys of brave souls from their suffering to survival. She's also a mother, interior stylist, and architect who has experienced trauma and physical injury induced by an intimate partner. Tap in as she shares how she made it through physical injury, PTSD, and abandonment, only to come out victorious in her journey from healing to peace.
You can learn more about Anju on her blog at www.healing2peace.com .
Wanda Lopez: Getting to the Money
Meet Wanda Lopez! Wanda is a proud Latina mother of 2 and creator of the Her Story In A Smile Movement: A platform that was created as a safe space to raise visibility and moral support of women survivors of trauma. Wanda uses storytelling and photographs to show the word what's truly hidden behind HER smile. As a survivor of domestic abuse and childhood trauma, Wanda knows the importance of having a safe space where your voice can be amplified.
Tap in as she shares her financial abuse experience alongside her story of strength and resilience!
Also be sure to check out the HER STORY IN A SMILE YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/kc2n_3JJFz0
Shakirah Omazing: Livin' My Life Like a Survivor
Shakirah is a poet, spoken word artist, author of "I'm Not Your Average Black Woman", and a domestic violence survivor. In this episode, we step into the mind of a young, black woman who struggles with everyday life and uses her words to heal her mind and others around her. Shakirah shares how she lives her independent life as a survivor of domestic violence.
Dionne Sanchez: Against All Odds
Meet Dionne, a college student and the host of Words of Heart Podcast. Dionne has been a survivor since birth. Despite not being able to hear or speak for the first few years of her life and facing academic challenges in grade school, Dionne has stared life in the face and fought to be a warrior for change through the power of her words. I'm sure her story will encourage some and inspire others. Especially some of our listeners who are parents of children with learning difficulties
Turjemia aka Ms. Pretty Kurvs: Surviving Child Abuse
Turjemia AKA Ms. Pretty Kurvz is the CEO of Pretty Kurvz Boutique, an author, and a Social Media Brand Ambassador for plus size fashion. Despite having to fight against the trauma of her childhood, Turjemia has managed to find strength and resilience and keep going against all odds. She shared that she's on a journey to inspire and encourage other women to continue to pursue their dreams regardless of having to live through hardships. Tap in to get a little piece of her greatness.
Nakesha Lewis: Surviving Grief Trauma
Nakesha Lewis is a survivor of grief trauma. She's experienced significant losses multiple times and has used those tragedies to inspire others on how to overcome the mental and physical anguish that accompanies losing a loved one. Her story is inspiring and will undoubtedly help other identify characteristics of grief trauma and find strategies to cope.
Girl Chat with Your Favorite Survivin' Girlfriends!
This month's Survivor guest is Robyn Bloom. A REAL ONE, to say the least. Robyn is a life coach practitioner, author, mentor, and mother to a group of awesome young women. She like to acknowledge that she is also a former victim of her own bullshit (her words, not mine LOL). She likes to use the word former because she now takes time to hold herself accountable for any chaos and toxic energy she brings. In 2016, while in the hospital dying, her journey began. In that hospital bed, she started forgiving herself for some of her decisions and found a little peace. For her, it was that peace that saved her life. During her search for self, she became a life coach. And in 2020, she was blessed to rehab a house that she affectionately named The Healing House. This is where she works with women and girls doing healing, bonding, and meditation. Robyn believes that we all have the power to heal but it takes hard work, dedication, and a strong support system. She's definitely the survivin' girlfriend you didn't know you needed.
Zaya Smith: I Came Out Smiling!
When he was younger, Zaya found himself at a crossroad. His mother found some material on his computer that made her question his sexual preferences. As a young child in a southern, Christian, household, Zaya had no clue how he would go about sharing the information with his family all while staying true to his authentic self. But he DID!
Then in 2020, as a way to cope with the new normal that erupted out of the pandemic, Zaya began journaling and expressing himself through writing and podcasting. It was through those interactions that Zaya decided to share his journey with others. So he penned the book, Start Smiling. (Available on Amazon April 15, 2022!)
Pull up a seat and tap in as Zaya spills all the tea, shows his resilience and makes us LAUGH!
Melissa Pearson: Surviving Postpartum Depression
In this episode, she joins our Survivor Squad and shares her experiences as a new mom dealing with postpartum depression and anxiety. Tap in to hear her story and catch a small glimpse of the motivational magic that is Melissa Pearson!
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Heal and Change with the Cast of Soul Sisters
Are you ready to meet some inspiring ladies who are dedicated the common goal of healing and changing their life course?
Meet the cast and producer of Soul Sisters: a new, soon to be HIT, reality show where 12 women who were strangers come together in a beautiful beach house with Certified Life Coach, Trishy Marie, with one common goal in mind: to HEAL and CHANGE. These women are that new and refreshing thing we've been waiting to watch. This podcast episode gives you a sneak peak into what to expect on the show.
The show premieres on February 23, 2022, but our listeners can be the first to watch via the Facebook Live Watch Party on February 10th, 2022. Just visit the @soulsistersrealityshow Instagram page for links and more info.
Dani Elle: I Survived Season 1!
Dani, the host of My Survivor Voice, ends the 1st season by sharing some of her own story! She realized that for 8 consecutive months she's chatted with amazing people and allowed them to share their stories of how they went from surviving to thriving. Yet she hasn't shared much about her own story of survival. That all changes with the season finale. In this episode Dani shares how her battle with imposter syndrome began, how she started to overcome it, the grief of losing her father, battling and beating thyroid cancer, and how she turned her pain into purpose after losing her niece, great niece, and great nephew in a domestic violence murder suicide. She's been through a lot, but she's survived it ALL!
Domonique Broomfield: Surviving Life After Divorce
Meet Domonique Broomfield, owner of The Vision Runner coaching and consulting firm. Domonique's self-identified mission is to fuel, power, and build every woman she meets. She helps determined women who are ready to establish a clear personal vision, so that they can uncover optimal ways to create and achieve goals that help them fulfill their purpose. Domonique is also the founder of EsteemU, a nonprofit organization that provides coaching to support women through divorce and operates a free helpline for women in distress. And yep, you guessed it, Domonique is also a SURVIVOR. She considers her story to be the backdrop & foundation for her current work. From leaving home at the age of 14, becoming a single parent at the age of 18, surviving an emotionally abusive marriage for 16 years, raising 3 children with disabilities, and persevering through a high conflict divorce, Domonique has experienced at lot...and in this episode, she shares her story of resilience and tools she used to become the first in her family to earn a college education, escape poverty, and own real estate in spite of her circumstances.
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Jamilly Whitfield: I Survived Thyroid Cancer
In 2012, at a routine doctor's appointment, her physician noticed some nodules in her thyroid that he felt needed to be assessed. With no history of thyroid issues, her medical team elected to monitor her nodules twice a year. In 2018, after an inconclusive biopsy, her physician ordered surgery. It was after that surgery that Budy was informed of her diagnosis: Thyroid Cancer. In her journey to heal, she activated survivor mode and began her battle to recover and deal with life without a thyroid.
In this episode, she chats with host, Dani, to discuss the similarities and differences in their experiences with Thyroid Cancer.
Since her diagnosis, Jamilly has launched her own podcast titled Beauteous Me and co-authored the book, We Heal, with a group of authors sharing their stories of healing.
Candace Mumphrey: I Survived Domestic Violence
