JoAnna Knopf is not only a survivor of domestic abuse and on her own healing journey, but she pushed through much resistance in order to follow her calling and do what she is doing today- helping others.  She shares her professional wisdom with us but weaves her own story throughout for examples, and I promise you- you will walk away having learned something! CW: Domestic violence, abuse, spiritual abuse. JoAnna's website: https://askccllc.com/about/ My Instagram: @spaceandpurpose Email...

It's time to hear from Ana's mom and gain a deeper understanding of what it's like to decide when it's time to trust your gut and act... then have to figure out on the fly how to save your daughter and protect your family.  CW: Suicidal ideation and self harm. My Instagram: @spaceandpurpose Email Your Story: [email protected]

Let's get closure on Ana's story, hear the aftermath, and what continues to deepen her healing to this day. CW: murder, self-harm, sexual violence, and suicidal ideation. My Instagram: @spaceandpurpose Email Your Story: [email protected]

Ana and her family's lives changed for the better when a new youth pastor - also a therapist - entered their lives.  He and his wife became family, even moving in across the street from them. After years are spent in close proximity and wonderful memories are made, it's not so easy to see that someone might be the exact opposite of the mentor figure you've come to know.  In fact, he might be a predator who will change your life forever. CW: Sexual assault, suicidal ideation, murder. My...

Elizabeth had never felt as loved and cared for as her boyfriend could make her feel.  15 years and three children later, she found herself willing to do whatever she had to do to free herself and her kids- even if it meant starting over with absolutely nothing. Elizabeth's experience is hard to take in, but her resiliency and redemption story will definitely fill you with hope for what is possible. TW: Domestic violence and suicide.  My Instagram: @spaceandpurpose Email Your Story:...

Ready to learn how your negative experiences might be affecting your body in ways you might not be aware of, and what to do about it?  You might wanna listen to this one twice, or get a pen out to take some notes because Dr. Chelsea is a firehose of information while still being extremely relatable, as she has a toxic relationship story of her own.   Dr. Chelsea Azarcon's website: www.chelseaazarcon.com Her Instagram: @naturallydrchelsea My Instagram: @spaceandpurpose Email Your Story:...

Marissa found herself pursued by the kind of person she'd always imagined to be unattainable.  She quit her job and moved to a new state to be with her, then Marissa found herself quarantined in 2020 with a completely different person who messed with her head so much, she began to wonder if she was becoming a monster. She is an author, editor, and book coach who has written 2 best-selling books and is currently digging deep to write a book about the story you'll hear in this episode. TW:...

Chelsea had what she felt was a picture-perfect marriage for two years.  She was incredibly happy, wondering how she'd gotten so lucky... when suddenly everything changed, and she found herself using a survival story she'd heard just the day before in order to save her own life. She lost her home, her community, her job, and her savings... but she pulled herself out,  rebuilt her sense of self, and is now thriving. TW: This episode contains mentions of domestic violence and animal...

Hoooo boy it's happening!  Episode 1 *hopefully* dropping at the end of January! My Instagram: @spaceandpurpose Email Your Story: [email protected]