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 "Sherapy" with Sheri Todd

"Sherapy" with Sheri Todd

By Irishtoddy Productions

Sheri Todd is not a therapist or a psychiatrist. She is a survivor of child sexual and physical abuse And like most survivors, she grew up with a unique and sometimes quirky view of life. And for the last five years, Sheri has been the sole caregiver of her beloved mom who recently passed away from Alzheimer's. So now a new journey has begun. Sherapy is about stories and experiences that are inspiring, motivational, compassionate, and fun. Sherapy is about new beginnings. “No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.” Buddha.
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"Sherapy" with Sheri Todd Jan 17, 2019

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Finding Laughter in the Grief

Finding Laughter in the Grief

Despite the popular notion that humor is inappropriate during difficult times, humor and laughter can actually help us cope with tough losses. Sheri talks with her sister Tammy and nieces Giselle and Danelle about the humor they found while grieving the death of their mother and grandmother and how it help them get through a difficult time.

Nov 30, 202337:11
When the Caregiving Ends

When the Caregiving Ends

When the caregiving ends, now what? Sheri talks about how surprised she was over the confusion and void she felt when her care for her mom ended. Also, she talks about how her mammogram needed more testing.

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Nov 03, 202316:40
Cruising the Ocean Blue
Oct 26, 202324:25
Hospice Help
Oct 19, 202324:12
New Beginnings
Oct 12, 202310:43
Enough!

Enough!

Warning: Sheri is Angry.

Warning: Explicit Langage.

Like most Americans, Sheri was horrified at the death of 19 children and 2 adults at an Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Sheri decided it was enough, tired of all this gun violence and the politics that allow it, she felt it was time for a little common sense Sherapy. And she doesn't hold back.




May 25, 202211:15
No Covid Here

No Covid Here

In this episode, Sheri welcomes her cousin Debbie as a guest. Sheri talks about her mom's health scare that led to her to be taken to the ER and ultimately admitted into the hospital. And it's an unbelievable story. What's it like to be in an overcrowded hospital if you don't have covid? It's crazy and dangerous.

Oct 26, 202129:06
Check Yes Or No

Check Yes Or No

California is in the middle of some drama. The governor is up for recall on September 14, 2021. Also, there's some talk about how some ballots are too easy to deface thus making them null and void. Sheri has some thoughts on this recall and she tells the truth about what she discovers with her ballot. Is it really that easy for someone to change your yes or no vote after it's been mailed?

Aug 29, 202114:10
Help

Help

Why is it so hard to ask for help? Sheri looks into some of the reasons and has some helpful hints on how to make asking for help easier.

Jul 28, 202113:51
Happiest Songs Ever

Happiest Songs Ever

We all know music has the ability to evoke powerful emotional responses such as chills and thrills in listeners.  Pleasurable music may lead to the release of dopamine. And listening to certain songs can alter mood or relieve stress. So are there certain songs that evokes happiness? A Neuroscientist developed a formula and came up with the 10 happiest songs ever. In this episode Sheri counts them down with a little history on each song. 

Jun 01, 202122:53
Safe at Home: Dealing with Stress

Safe at Home: Dealing with Stress

Right now we are dealing in unprecedented times. And the stress can be overwhelming. In this episode Sheri shares some advice and tips to help relieve anxiety and boredom caused by sheltering safe at home.

 If you feel your in crisis please call the National Crisis Hotline: 1/800/273/8255

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Apps and website talked about in this episode: Libby, Stop Breathe Think, Zoom, HouseParty, Google Arts and Culture, Explore.org

Apr 07, 202013:27
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 8:Forgiveness and Spirituality

Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 8:Forgiveness and Spirituality

 When going through the stages of the healing process, the question is eventually raised,  what about forgiveness? And while healing can be an emotional roller coaster,  can spirituality provide hope and strength to calm rough waters? In the eighth and final installment of Healing from Child Sexual Abuse, Sheri touches on the subjects of forgiveness and spirituality.

Survivor testimony read by M.E. Murray.

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Mar 26, 202018:00
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 7: Self-Esteem and Trusting Yourself

Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 7: Self-Esteem and Trusting Yourself

 Self-esteem and trusting yourself is one of the most helpful and healing things you can do for yourself. It can help build your confidence, allow to trust yourself more, and make the process of decision making much easier. Often Survivors have a hard time feeling their self worth. In part 7, Sheri shares ways to build your confidence, stand up for yourself and trust your inner voice.

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Mar 19, 202017:40
Healing from Child Sexual Abuse-Part 6: Anger

Healing from Child Sexual Abuse-Part 6: Anger

Many survivors who experience abuse may suffer anger. And when we ignore, stuff or self-medicate anger we prolong the healing process. Sheri  explains about the ways anger can help your healing along while dealing with it.  Also Sheri shares a helpful written exercise. 

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Mar 12, 202015:36
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse Part 5: Breaking The Silence.

Healing From Child Sexual Abuse Part 5: Breaking The Silence.

Speaking out is a powerful step toward personal freedom, healing and social change. In this episode Sheri speaks about how breaking the silence and taking that leap of faith is one of the most important pieces of healing. Abuse survives on silence and by breaking your silence, child sexual abuse can no longer thrive.

Survivor testimony read by M.E. Murray.

If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com. Also follow Sherapy on Facebook and Instagram. And if haven't done so, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast.

Mar 05, 202014:13
 Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 4: Counseling and Remembering

Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 4: Counseling and Remembering

In Part 4 of an 8 part series, Healing from Child Sexual Abuse, Sheri talks about how finding a good counselor can be an important tool in healing. What to look for in a counselor, how to know if it's working and why some avoid it. Also, remembering and coming to terms with your past.            Sheri shares a new written exercise on remembering. 

If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com. Also follow Sherapy on Facebook and Instagram. And if haven't done so, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast.

Feb 27, 202019:47
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 3: Survival Skills When Healing

Healing From Child Sexual Abuse-Part 3: Survival Skills When Healing

The surviving skills for healing can be hard. In part three of an eight-part series on healing from child sexual abuse, Sheri talks about some skills you can use to help as you navigate the waters of healing.  One of the important skills discussed is how to deal with panic attacks. Sheri shares some ways to help ease yourself through one. She also explains why self-care is the most important survival skill when it comes to healing. 

If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com. Also follow Sherapy on Facebook and Instagram. And if haven't done so, please subscribe, rate and review this podcast.

Feb 20, 202018:11
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse Part 2: Coping

Healing From Child Sexual Abuse Part 2: Coping

In part two of an eight-part series on healing from child sexual abuse, Sheri talks about coping and how children of abuse used it to survive and then carry those coping skills into adulthood. Sheri explains how coping became helpful for some and damaging for others. Sheri also shares how her writing exercise became an aha moment for her. 

If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com

Feb 13, 202016:21
Healing From Child Sexual Abuse. Part One: The Damage

Healing From Child Sexual Abuse. Part One: The Damage

In part one of a special eight part series, Sheri talks about how part of the process of healing is by recognizing the impact of your abuse as an adult. Of the many effects of child sexual abuse, Sheri talks about a few that had the most impact on her and shares a writing exercise to help with healing. If you have any comments or thoughts you'd like to share, email Sheri at podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com

Feb 06, 202013:37
Lets Talk About Sexual Abuse Prevention
Jan 20, 202020:14
9-5 Bombshell

9-5 Bombshell

Although a comedy, 9-5 the 1980 movie starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton was one of the first movies that spoke to sexual misconduct in the workplace. Now 40 years later and with the new movie Bombshell, a biography on the toxic sexual work environment of Roger Ailes of Fox news, has anything changed? Sheri explores the history, changes and how the #METOO movement blew it all up.

Jan 13, 202023:21
Breakmas Over

Breakmas Over

Sheri returns from holiday break. She talks about the family christmas party and her mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis. She also explains a new upcoming segment: Voice Message. Sheri will read inspiring and brave stories from sexual abuse survivors. If you have a story to tell as a survivor of sexual abuse send it in an email to: podcast@sherapywithsheritodd.com. Those that are chosen to be read on Sherapy will be contacted before episode is released. More details in this episode.

Jan 02, 202025:01
Survivor/Alanis/Happy Holiday

Survivor/Alanis/Happy Holiday

Sheri talks about the Survivor sexual allegations episode,  talks about Jagged Little Pill and wishes everyone a Happy Holiday if they like it or not.

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Dec 05, 201917:01
A Gathering Of Caregivers

A Gathering Of Caregivers

Whether you're a caregiver to a parent with dementia,  a spouse with health issues or a grandmother caring for grandchildren, all caregivers come with there own unique set of stress and frustration. Sheri talks with cousins Debbie and Kathy about the everyday challenges they face as a caregiver to a loved one.

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Nov 22, 201929:20
Firestick and Politics

Firestick and Politics

In this episode it's all about the amazon firestick and politics.

Nov 13, 201920:01
The Marathons Of Life

The Marathons Of Life

Sheri shares her experiance of running, well walking, her first marathon.  She also talks about how losing all her weight didn't turn out like it did in her head. Sheri makes an annoucement that will have some of her friends and family shaking their heads.

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Nov 04, 201925:04
Niece To Meet You

Niece To Meet You

The subject is Self-Care, and Sheri has a special guest, her niece Maggie. Maggie discusses her physical and mental health and how she is adjusting to life after high school. Please follow on Instagram and Facebook, subscribe on your podcast app and comment any opinions you may have.
Oct 28, 201924:05
Naked As A Bowling Ball

Naked As A Bowling Ball

Have you ever took that big leap out of your comfort zone? Sheri talks about how and why she stepped out of her comfort zone, and how it changed her life for the better. 

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Oct 12, 201912:10
Botox and Influencers

Botox and Influencers

Sheri shares the top reasons why women and men are getting botox today. Also Influencers and what she thinks an influencer should be.

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Oct 05, 201916:30
Suicide
Sep 26, 201912:10
Sibling Estrangement
Sep 19, 201920:30
5 Things I'm Grateful For
Sep 11, 201908:57
Healing Through Self-Compassion
Sep 05, 201916:28
Sexual Abuse Surviors: Do we ever fully recover?
Aug 29, 201919:30
She Let Go

She Let Go

Sheri reads a poem by Rev. Safire Rose called She Let Go.  

Background music by On A Limb.

Aug 22, 201907:44
Fake It Until You Learn It

Fake It Until You Learn It

Sheri talks about how faking it until you learn it, can help you in everyday life. She talks about five strategies for faking your way to a better job, relationship and attitude. 

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Aug 15, 201925:19
Haters Be Damned

Haters Be Damned

Everyone has had to deal with a hater at least one time in their life and Sheri tells of a time she had to deal with one that changed hers. She shares what she learned from that experience and how she came to understand how being the target of a hater was actually a good thing.

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Aug 08, 201928:11
My Brother's DNA Results

My Brother's DNA Results

Sheri collected her brother's DNA a few episodes ago and the results are in! Sheri gathers around the kitchen table with cousin Debbie, the DNA detective, and brother Randy, and go over the interesting and surprising results.  *Segue music provided by "On A Limb"

Aug 01, 201916:42
Hero

Hero

How do we keep children safe from predators? On this very special episode, Sheri talks about the heroes who can make a difference when it comes to child sexual abuse.  https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd

Jul 25, 201915:47
The Rope

The Rope

In this episode, Sheri talks about how hanging on to that rope for dear life may be hurting  you more than helping you. And how letting go might be the best thing you can do. 

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Jul 18, 201910:05
Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Sheri reads an inspirational story that moved her and gives an update on her Mom. Some music for this episode provided with permission by Andrew Haug and On The Limb

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Jul 11, 201919:27
Angers Away

Angers Away

Dealing with anger is an important life skill. In this episode Sheri explains how anger can shatter communication and tear apart relationships, and  ruin both the joy and health of many.  She also looks at how the principles of handling anger in a godly manner can help to overcome it.  And there is a new easy peesy contest to enter too.

Jul 04, 201919:31
Father Figure Influence

Father Figure Influence

This episode discusses the effects of boys growing up without a father figure in their lives, and if you’re a young father who grew up without a father of your own, how you can break the cycle, and become a great dad for your own children. Sheri also talks with her brother Randy who grew up without a father in his own life.  

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Jun 27, 201935:30
Leave The Bandage Alone

Leave The Bandage Alone

A bandage helps in healing. Leave it on long enough, you're healed. Take it off too soon and infection sets in. On this episode Sheri talks about her stressful week and how it seemed to literally and figuratively to involve bandages.  https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd

Jun 20, 201911:09
Believing The Survivor

Believing The Survivor

On this episode, Sheri talks about why it seems many woman of sexual assult are not believed. And for Father's Day, Sheri shares some memories about her dad. https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd

Jun 12, 201919:09
Can Forgiveness Help Healing?

Can Forgiveness Help Healing?

Sheri talks about as a survivor of sexual abuse, forgiveness helped her on a road to healing. But not everyone agrees forgivness is healing. Sheri reads some comments from some who feel differently.  https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd

May 28, 201915:17
Challenge Accepted

Challenge Accepted

Sheri asks the question: As a loved one's caregiver, what do you find to be your biggest challenge? She reads some of the answers and talks about her own challenges of having a mom with dementia.  Be apart of Sherapy. Send voice messages to: https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd

May 20, 201926:50
Family Feud

Family Feud

Did this past family get-together turn into an all out war? Listen as Sheri gives her thoughts and perspective on how to survive the next big family catastrophe. Any thoughts or comments? Send me a voice message. I'd love to hear from you.  https://linktr.ee/sherapy_with_sheri_todd

May 13, 201911:50
A Mothers Love

A Mothers Love

A special mothers day episode dedicated to all the mothers here and in heaven.

May 06, 201907:58
Pet Expo 2019

Pet Expo 2019

Sheri heads to Orange County's Pet Expo to do some on the spot interviews. With the help of her sister-in-law, she talks with some vendors and comments on the goings-on.  *Adopt Don't Shop*

AmberNaturalZ.com - CaliforniaGoatYoga.com - HalcyonHemp.net 

Apr 29, 201921:39