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Deliberately Unbound

Deliberately Unbound

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Join me, Sher, while I explore and discuss the tools, practices, lessons and views of Authors, Advocates, and Survivors who have Become Unbound from the impact of sexual assault and domestic violence.
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Giving Grace

Deliberately UnboundNov 02, 2020

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You Deserve Better

You Deserve Better

How much are you trusting yourself to enter a healthy relationship post-trauma? Join me on this episode as I explore the middle ground between settling and honoring your values and beliefs.
Apr 10, 202404:02
Unleashing Authenticity

Unleashing Authenticity

An excerpt from the soon to be released, "UnBound Intent: The Moreness Chronicles. An introduction to the journey of becoming UnBound from the symptoms of traumatic experiences.
Mar 30, 202405:57
When Grey Turns Blue: Seeking Inner Safety

When Grey Turns Blue: Seeking Inner Safety

The realization dawns that progress doesn't have to happen in a single day, hour or minute; it's about recognizing the spectrum of options available. This is when I remember that "grey turns blue," signaling there's an outcome and with it, new beginnings.
Mar 20, 202405:03
I Want More

I Want More

I'm tired of settling for merely surviving and thriving post-trauma. I want more. Are you ready for the same?
Mar 10, 202403:53
The Fire Within

The Fire Within

What will you do with your fire within?
Mar 04, 202405:24
Breaking Free: Creating an UnBound Life

Breaking Free: Creating an UnBound Life

If someone told me at any point in my life that roaches would be motivating, I would have called them a liar. Join me as I share a moment of awareness in the evolution to becoming UnBound.
Feb 23, 202411:45
Nurturing The Relationship With Yourself

Nurturing The Relationship With Yourself

A short post today of my reflective thoughts on connecting to self. "What more to weave in kindness' fold, with each new day, let warmth unfold. Revere."



Feb 16, 202401:29
Transforming Triggers to Elevate Self -Worth

Transforming Triggers to Elevate Self -Worth

Discover practical strategies to turn trauma triggers into avenues for personal growth. Explore seven effective approaches to enhance self-worth and resilience in the face of challenging experiences.
Feb 03, 202407:39
Awareness Always Evolves

Awareness Always Evolves

I've wasted too many years on being comfortable with hiding. I invite you to listen to a short introduction of me as my most authentic self as I continue on my ever evolving recovery journey of Deliberate UnBound Living.
Jan 31, 202407:33
Understanding Inner Safety

Understanding Inner Safety

"The hardest thing you'll ever do is face yourself." - Sherri M. Day
This edition, I share with you my understanding of inner safety by asking and answering important questions to form a picture of inner safety -- a critical component of trauma recovery.
Jan 12, 202414:59
Weekend Edition: Mindfulness Infusion

Weekend Edition: Mindfulness Infusion

Finding moments of mindfulness can be a powerful tool to enhance awareness and presence. Listen in to this episode for simple yet effective ways to seamlessly integrate brief mindfulness exercises into your Deliberate UnBound Living routine.
Jan 05, 202411:40
Morning Mindfulness Moments

Morning Mindfulness Moments

Special Episode: Finding moments of mindfulness can be a powerful tool to enhance awareness and presence. Try this audio for a guided morning mindfulness moment. It's a simple yet effective way to seamlessly integrate a mindfulness exercise into your day.
Jan 03, 202409:26
Be You In The New Year

Be You In The New Year

Who and what I am is never too much, nor is it too much effort to be me. What is too much is trying too hard to be who I thought I needed to be.

Cheers to Entering a New Year as Myself: Deliberately UnBound.
🤍🕊️ Sher
Dec 28, 202305:47
Survivor's Fight Club

Survivor's Fight Club

I think it's time to set an intent to cancel my membership to the Survivor's Fight Club.
Dec 23, 202305:32
The Intent of Expectations
Dec 16, 202311:17
Mistakes Are Seeds Of Growth

Mistakes Are Seeds Of Growth

We can learn more about ourselves by looking back than we can by staying in the present. Join me as I explore the process and outcome of an exercise in learning from my mistakes.
Dec 09, 202308:04
The Unspoken Thread

The Unspoken Thread

How important is communication to our healing process? Join me on this session for a short exploration of my answer.
Dec 02, 202307:40
Inspirational Insights About Gratitude

Inspirational Insights About Gratitude

It's one thing to know a concept, but it's something entirely different to understand. Join me as I share my insights on my nearly month-long exploration of gratitude.
Nov 26, 202305:53
Reflections from the Journey

Reflections from the Journey

A few thoughts from the path to UnBound Living: the milestone of trust, what I accomplished because of trust, and the gratitude I hold for trusting the process.
Nov 18, 202305:28
The Transformative Power of Gratitude

The Transformative Power of Gratitude

The concept of gratitude can be applied as a transformative tool. It shifts our focus from what's lacking to what we have, encouraging emotional well-being on the path to healing.
Nov 12, 202307:24
Take Ten For You - Special Episode

Take Ten For You - Special Episode

Sometimes it seems as if there's no time to give ourselves. I invite you to take 10 minutes with me in this meditation on gratitude for choosing yourself.
Nov 06, 202310:26
The Role of Gratitude in Healing

The Role of Gratitude in Healing

As we enter into a traditional time of reflection for what we are appreciative of in our lives, please join me as I explore my understanding of the importance of gratitude in trauma recovery.
Nov 05, 202310:01
Speak From Your Heart

Speak From Your Heart

A note of self-validation to support my vulnerable heart. See if it resonates. ❤️
Oct 30, 202306:17
Courage to Choose Yourself

Courage to Choose Yourself

Societal norms and expectations so frequently shape our thoughts and actions that the notion of choosing yourself and embracing authenticity seems to be an act of revolution. Please join me as I explore what it means to discover and embrace your authentic self.
Oct 21, 202308:19
Co-Regulation: A Healing Path

Co-Regulation: A Healing Path

Ever wonder how trauma survivors regain emotional balance? As I conclude the brief exploration of co-regulation, I invite you to listen to an emotional and vulnerable sharing of my own needs and wants, within the sanctuary of a co-regulated space.
Oct 06, 202311:15
The Value of Self-Discovery

The Value of Self-Discovery

I encourage you to join me as I briefly explore the significance of self-discovery, from moments of revelation to practical steps of initiatiation for this transformative experience.
Sep 29, 202307:54
Self-Discovery: Worth Beyond Circles

Self-Discovery: Worth Beyond Circles

Whether or not you are granted access to someone's inner circle does not determine your worth. If you are open to it, your journey of self-discovery will show you that you have always been enough and even more. Join me on this edition of Deliberately UnBound as I explore the connection between self-discovery and worth.
Sep 23, 202309:12
Breaking Perfection With Vulnerability

Breaking Perfection With Vulnerability

As we wrap up this week's discussion on breaking away from perfectionism, it feels like the right time to step onto the path of vulnerability and share my ongoing journey as a real-time example.
Sep 15, 202312:60
UnBinding the Habit of Self-Sabotage

UnBinding the Habit of Self-Sabotage

So, exactly what is self-sabotage, and what are the ways people apply this coping technique? The answer to that question, along with helpful, actionable strategies, are ahead.
Sep 09, 202314:07
Look Within, Not At Them

Look Within, Not At Them

At any point in the recovery process, survivors can find themselves grappling with impulses to compare their progress to others while trying to accept themselves and their vulnerabilities.

Ahead is a brief exploration of the importance of understanding corrosive comparison versus nurturing self-acceptance.
Sep 01, 202308:41
Living Deliberately UnBound: A Journey of Healing and Growth

Living Deliberately UnBound: A Journey of Healing and Growth

Life post-trauma can be filled with questions we may never receive answers to. Listen in as I explore what more we can do to accept the possibility of Living Deliberately UnBound.
Aug 25, 202310:12
Special Edition: The Truth About Words

Special Edition: The Truth About Words

As a trauma survivor transformed to thriver, I am aware of the power of words, though I can be tangled in complacency on occasion. Recently, a reminder of the impact of words I choose and the beliefs they form played out before me in an unsuspecting way. Please join me on this special episode of Deliberately UnBound, while I share my growth experience when I met the truth about words.

Aug 21, 202310:59
UnBound Living: A Call To Action

UnBound Living: A Call To Action

We are responsible for our healing from traumatic experiences. I invite you to listen to my view of the connection between accountability and UnBound Living.
Aug 19, 202307:09
Leveraging Adversity for Growth in Resilience, Grit, and Grace

Leveraging Adversity for Growth in Resilience, Grit, and Grace

On this weekend edition, the secret to Survivors success.
Aug 10, 202306:57
Deliberately Unbound: The Journey to Inner Safety through Self-Awareness

Deliberately Unbound: The Journey to Inner Safety through Self-Awareness

Join me as I explore the vital connection between inner safety and Self-Awareness.
Aug 06, 202309:46
Making a Choice: Why It's So Damn Hard

Making a Choice: Why It's So Damn Hard

It takes courage to self-heal and move away from the symptoms of any traumatic experience. I didn't choose PTSD, so grace is applied with emphasis on my strengths and what I know I am capable of. "

Listen to the full post here on Deliberately Unbound.
Jul 29, 202311:52
Life's Reciprocal Embrace

Life's Reciprocal Embrace

Life has a curious way of reciprocating what we give our life. Listen in as I explore this loving reciprocal embrace of life and our self-care.
Jul 22, 202308:40
Find Your Values, Find Yourself

Find Your Values, Find Yourself

Join me to hear about seven powerful concepts and steps that can benefit your self-discovery and recovery journey. While this is just a starting point, it provides a fair introduction to those who are just beginning their healing path.
Jul 15, 202309:58
The Subjectivity of Encouragement: Embracing Individual Perspectives Through Hearing

The Subjectivity of Encouragement: Embracing Individual Perspectives Through Hearing

Managing the subjectivity of encouragement is easier through Hearing. I invite you to listen.
Jul 08, 202305:46
Trauma and the Intersection of Attachment and Polyvagal Theories

Trauma and the Intersection of Attachment and Polyvagal Theories

I invite you to join me on this brief exploration of the connection between polyvagal and attachment theories, and how understanding these two predominant theories can help us in our trauma recovery.
Jul 03, 202316:32
Cultivating New Beliefs About Our Worth

Cultivating New Beliefs About Our Worth

You're invited to join me on this episode as I explore. cultivating new beliefs about self-worth through the process of Becoming Unbound.
Jun 24, 202306:31
Relief

Relief

What if all you or I needed to find relief from pain and stress was to do or be different, not change?
Jun 22, 202304:54
Finding Comfort in Creativity

Finding Comfort in Creativity

A safe space isn't always for refuge. I use mine to tap into creative energy.
Jun 14, 202305:36
Men Too: Men Who Love Narcissistic Partners

Men Too: Men Who Love Narcissistic Partners

As a Trauma Recovery Facilitator, it is my responsibility to bring awareness to topics that may be unsettling but necessary. In this instance, I highlight the abuse that men may face in relationships with narcissistic partners.
Jun 08, 202309:19
The Ugly Side of Awareness

The Ugly Side of Awareness

I invite you to join me as I explore this thought, "A cactus flowers because of its thorns." Is there an ugly side to Awareness?
May 31, 202303:43
Cornerstones of Communication

Cornerstones of Communication

When a person is comfortable and confident in expressing their needs, a reciprocal energy flows between these components, fostering meaningful communication. However, if any of the components are damaged, weakened, or destroyed, communication may falter or even be blocked entirely.
May 27, 202303:54
Should and Shame Loops

Should and Shame Loops

Shame loops can be an infinite loop of negative self-talk and feelings of inadequacy, trapping individuals in the belief they SHOULD feel SHAME. Join me in a vulnerable exploration of shame loops.
May 25, 202307:00
Are We Really Ourselves?

Are We Really Ourselves?

Please join me on my brief exploration of Seeking Validation and the Gift of Confidence-of-Being.
May 13, 202305:50
Expect the Unexpected

Expect the Unexpected

Had I not learned early in my journey to expect the unexpected, it would be extremely difficult to manage the everyday events occurring in my home.

Join me today for my thoughts in this brief episode about the confidence to expect the unexpected in day-to-day life.
May 11, 202305:38
Changing Your Beliefs

Changing Your Beliefs

Speaking with love, changing your false beliefs is your choice. Please join me as I share how I am changing my narrative.
Apr 28, 202304:14