Janine Naus is a Grief and Trauma Relief Specialist, a multiple #1 International Best-Selling Author, and Founder of the Breaking the Silence Summit. She works with women who are suffering and stuck in grief due to trauma and supports them on their journey to a fulfilling and joyful life.   She is a surTHRIVER® of: Long-term physical, sexual, emotional abuse, as well as a catastrophic event where she experienced a situation that significantly impacted her life. "There is no right or wrong...

Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. She has survived sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. In her debut memoir, "Blooming", Carrington combines wit and wisdom to share her journey. She is a sur-THRIVER® of, Sexual assault, two divorces, piles of debt, abuse, religious mind games, the death of loved ones, and the loss of close friends. Listen...

Jay Haston is a male surTHRIVER® of child sexual abuse and witnessed the murder of his father by his uncle. Jay says: "As a survivor of incest, it made me question my masculinity, I was self-sabotaging and contemplated suicide. I did not like the man I had become. I decided I had had enough and asked for help. Now my purpose is to help others get the help they need and to make sure help is available when they ask for it. We can't wait weeks or months for help when we are in crisis. Male...

Diane Hansen is a Mother of 3 girls, Author- "Those are MY Private Parts" a Certified Craniosacral Therapist and Darkness 2 Light Stewards of Children Facilitator She is a surTHRIVER® of Child Sexual Abuse and says that we should embrace different modalities of healing because "One size does not fit all"   www.DianeRHansen.com   The Book - "Those are my private parts"   Go here to get your "52 Weeks of Transformational Affirmations"   If you need help Please call RAINN click...

Gloria Masters is a true sur-THRIVER® A survivor of abuse at the hands of her father, and was subjected to child sex trafficking, and leased to gangs. Listen in as she shares her triumph over the unthinkable and has gone on to author a book "On Angels Wings" My Flight from trauma to Grace. "School was my escape" "Comparative suffering has no place for survivers.  "Standing together our voices will be heard" You can find out more about her at www.GloriaMasters.com   Get your 52...

Melva LaJoy is a brave and shining example of courage and triumph. She is a sur-THRIVER® of sexual assault, gang rape, child molestation. Listen in as she shares powerful messages to give survivors hope that they too can reclaim their power and triumph over their trauma!   Melva is an event planner, community activist, public speaker, and Founder of event planning firm LaJoy Plans, in DC. "One thing that keeps me positive and on track is my work and my husband, Emmanuel. Finally finding...

This is a Powerful honest look at the endless positive possibilities of intimacy and sex after trauma! YES, YOU CAN enjoy intimacy and sex after trauma. It is important for survivors to be in a healthy place, before sharing with a partner their child sexual abuse or assault. Communication, honesty, and boundaries are key for a survivor to enjoy intimacy and sex.    Suzanne Isaza is a sur-THRIVER® of Incest and an educator on the topic of incest and sexual violence since 2014. She is the...

Rachel Thompson Believes survivors. She is an Author of 6 books. Child Sex Abuse Survivor/Advocate. Founder of Sex Abuse Chat, Monday Blogs, and a Book Marketing Chat on Twitter. She is a sur-THRIVER® of Childhood sexual abuse, attempted date rape in college, and rape in erh 40s. She wants victims and survivors to know that yes "We are victims of crimes, but we can grow!" and Rachael is a wonderful example of this.  Company:...

Julie Tesch is a non-profit executive, speaker, author, and blogger.  She loves sharing her life stories of growing up on a farm in southern Minnesota with anyone who will indulge her.  She also enjoys helping others through telling her story of sexual assault and coming back stronger in life.  Julie has lived and worked in the seat of power, Washington, DC, but she finds her true power helping others back in the Heartland of the Midwest through her servant leadership.   ` Being believed...

Kat says: "There is good that can come from surviving and standing in your TRUTH. By doing so it has multiple benefits. A major benefit is that it gives others permission to heal." Kat Duesterhaus is a Media Professional, Advocate, and a Member of the RAINN Speakers Bureau   https://www.facebook.com/TheKatTalk   If you like our mission please support us here. Thank YOU! 

Suzanne Isaza is a sur-THRIVER of Incest and an educator on the topic of incest and sexual violence since 2014. She is the Founder of the Sexual Assault Advocacy Network (SAAN), Creator of IncestAWARE.org  A Grant writer, consultant, author, and outspoken advocate.  She says: "We all have the potential to heal and it is important to surround yourself with people who will encourage you to heal. Your responsibility is to heal and live your best life and self-care is vital!"    If you love our...

Get your Free weekly affirmations at www.RenaRomano.com Dr. Liz Bataille is an Amazon #1 International Best Selling Author of her self-published autobiography: Life Launch:  Surviving the Storms of Physical and Sexual Abuse. Visit her website at www.DrLizLifeLaunch.com   If you are enjoying the program to help us continue we would love Your Support! Support the Podcast and YouTube Channel Click Here

Rena chats with Dr. Cassandra LeClair she says "I wasn't healing the right parts, and when I acknowledged my truth the healing started"    Dr. Cassandra LeClair is an award-winning professor, author, communication consultant, and motivational speaker. She is an expert on communicating feelings and improving connections.  A sur-THRIVER® of child sexual abuse Her book: "Being Whole: Healing from Trauma and Reclaiming My Voice" www.CassandraLeClair.com   Have you signed up for your 52 weeks of...

Jes is an ultimate sur-THRIVER® she was human trafficked and took what she learned about sales, marketing, and running a sex business to now running her own "Life Coaching and Consulting Business" "Our Trauma has Perks, if we put it in a box we are putting away valuable life skills we learned from it. The sex trade taught me how to run my business"   www.BurntConsulting.com (This is the new link not what is in the show)   To watch Rena's TEDx click here   Go Here to Get Your Gift From Rena

Whytli Rogers is a Certified Life Coach, mental health advocate, and sur-THRIVER® of sexual and mental abuse. She is a podcast host on In the Wake with Whytli and the co-founder of the End The Stigma foundation. Whytli's Motto: "Grow Through What You Go Through" Change is uncomfortable and we don't always like it but it's what keeps us growing, evolving, and leveling up. I choose to rise up and rise above. That's her lifelong mantra.   www.Whytli.com www.EndTheStigma   Click Here To watch...

Anita is a #1Best selling author "Picking Up The Shards"  and “3-Minute Inspirational Reflections for the Soul” An “Award-Winning Finalist in the Spirituality: Inspirational category of the 2019 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest” and a recipient of the “Difference-Maker Award at Author Advantage Live 2019” and a sur-THRIVER® of childhood emotional and sexual abuse. She says "Shame is a liar and it steals your life from you. Being vulnerable by putting words and voice to your...

Renee is a true sur-THRIVER® sur-THRIVING domestic violence and human trafficking. She says to "Look in the rearview mirror occasionally so you don't forget, but look ahead with gratitude, and keep moving forward." This talk is so empowering and uplifting for survivors who have experienced domestic violence and sex trafficking.    In Community Counseling   Look for Hope Speak on Facebook   bit.ly/RenaTEDx

Hello sur-THRIVER® and welcome. I think you will notice new graphics and a new title we are rebranding and moving forward in our mission to encourage survivors of Child Sexual Abuse #CSA and Sexual Assault #METOO to Get Help, Get Healed and Get Happy™ to live the life we choose to live.  The time has come to take back our power and stop living in shame for crimes committed against us.    We Must Stop Doing the Time, We Didn't Commit the Crime!   If you have not watched my TEDx talk I...

Rebecca shares how she released the chains of abuse through forgiveness and formed a special bond with her daughter. Podcast www.LemonsandCurls.com   www.RenaRomano.com   bit.ly/RenaTEDx  

Sana shares how we all have a "Courage Muscle and How You Can Strengthen Yours"   To learn more about her Podcast and Courage Journal go to: www.CourageUnravelled.com   bit.ly/RenaTEDX   bit.ly/thrivewithrena

Micki Zada is an author and an enthusiastic participant in life. Not re-tired but RE-Fired after 40 years in the golf industry, into living her best Cool Retired authentic life of building community, writing, and being. Check out her Facebook group: Facebook Group Cool Retired Women Grouphttps://coolretiredwomensclub.com/ bit.ly/RenaTEDx and bit.ly/thrivewithrena

Kelly Humphries’ darkest fight becomes her brightest light. There is always an upside. Listen in, and found out how she triumphed over her childhood abuse and is now an Author - Speaker and Advocate for other survivors of abuse. She is a True sur-THRIVER® FB @KellyHumphriesSpeaker or www.KellyHumphries.com   For more details on the THRIVE course go to bit.ly/thrivewithrena    

Rena Romano Interviews Geanne Meta, Author of "Parenting Well After Child Abuse" Be a Great Parent even if yours were crap. There is always an Upside and Geanne is a prime example of living a Happy, Healthy, Productive Life after child abuse.    https://www.geannemeta.com/  bit.ly/RenaTEDx bit.ly/ThrivewithRena