Real Talk Real Women Breaking The Silence Around Abuse

Dortha’s short storyPrior to starting the business in 2004, Dortha was a litigation paralegal in a very demanding field of law that required her to work a great deal of overtime and she began to discover that her heart was much too delicate for the type of work she was doing and a change was needed.She started her business as a research assistant for her very first client and it began to develop from there. Every time she would ask Dortha to learn something new, Dortha was always a “yes”…which led her to learn how to write code for websites and she really tapped into being a total techie nerd – she loved it and continues to learn, and grow her skills! Professionally, Dortha Hise is the COS (Chief Overwhelm Solver) of Pretty Smart Virtual Services, a full-service virtual assistant company specializing in rescuing their clients from overwhelm. She is also the Director of Adventure at Summit to Your Success, a choose-your-own-adventure-focused healing portal where she helps others to learn about the healing power of nature. Dortha loves helping her clients to choose their own adventures by freeing them up from their to-do lists.Today, she partners with clients to provide a 30,000-foot view of their business and help strategize and provide solutions for the implementation of the tasks that overwhelm them – social media management, writing blogs, updating or re-doing websites, product launches, research, newsletter creation, short and long-term planning and so much more. We like to consider ourselves partners with each client – keeping their bottom line in mind and their goals in sight. Dortha holds a B.S. from the Loyola University of Chicago in Psychology, a B.A. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Criminal Justice, and a Certificate of Achievement in Graphic Design from Sierra College. After enduring the loss of 28 people in her life in a 2-year period, Dortha started Summit to Your Success, a "choose your own adventure" healing portal where she shares with people how to tap into the healing power of nature.Connect with DorthaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/refreshedwithnatureInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorthahise/Grab Dortha's free "Choose Your Own Adventure Nature Journal" here: https://prettysmartva.lpages.co/choose-your-own-adventure-nature-journal/Grab Dortha's free "Reignite Your Joy journal prompts" here: https://prettysmartva.lpages.co/reignite-your-joy-journal-prompts/Watch the video of our episode: https://youtu.be/KVCe5YoriVk Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Terré’s short bioTerré Holmes is The Money Maximizer. A former classroom teacher and college professor, she’s now a transformational speaker, best-selling author, trainer, certified leadership coach, Realtor™️ , and Real Estate Investment Specialist, who loves providing knowledge and resources to other women looking to break into real estate and live empowered and liberated lives.She and her real estate investing colleagues, teach motivated women around the country how to maximize their money through real estate investing and live a liberated life, so they have OPTIONS and not OPPOSITION when creating their financial future. Connect with Terré HolmesHer Linktree: https://linktr.ee/terreholmesBook Terré as a speaker for your next event: https://www.terreholmes.com/terrespeakFacebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/theterreholmes Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/Terre%20HolmesWatch the recording of Terré Holmes’ episode on Real Talk Real Women with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Tiffany’s short bioTiffany Wylder is a Mindful Embodiment Coach with a passion for guidingdriven, self-aware people to step off the emotional roller coaster of living reactively and connect back to their sense of personal agency so they can experience more clarity, connection, and joy in their relationships, work, and sense of self in the world.Her work is grounded in a fascination with the human condition which she has been exploring over the last 15 years both formally through studying psychology, behavioral science, yoga, meditation, and embodiment practices, and through observing and cultivating shifts in both herself and her clients.Driven by her own experiences, and the impact this work has and continues to make on her life, she is committed to empowering her clients with the skills to consciously create and embody lasting change, and the confidence to continue practicing and evolving well beyond the time they work together.Connect with Tiffanywebsite: www.tiffanywylder.comInstagram: @tiffany.wylderemail address: [email protected] Tiffany is located in Copacabana, near Sydney in AustraliaWatch the video recording of this episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

As a Life Coach, I get to meet and touch the lives of people from all walks of life. This is an amazing opportunity that not everyone has the pleasure of doing.Well, I am not just a life coach, I'm an Empowerment Coach and I serve Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers!I help them empower themselves to find the joy that was lost in their childhood and release their trauma.I help them rediscover who they are without having to play the role of the victim anymore. I want to see women who have spent their lives hiding from their own potential, be empowered to take back control and create a life they can be unapologetically happy living. I want to see all the dreams of these women, which were crushed by their mother’s abuse, come alive and be a reality. Their fear and limiting beliefs are left behind in the past as a story and lesson in life but now is not the narrative they live by.Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers will have the strength and self-worth to not be overshadowed by their pain but use it to push forward and break the insidious cycle of abuse!!Connect with LeannFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/donm.lifeaftertrauma/Facebook page link: www.facebook.com/donm.isurvived/Instagram: www.instagram.com/donm.isurvivedWatch the video of our episode together Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Flor Marques is a well-renowned Holistic Doctor and Reiki Master, specializing in dentistry and Health and Wellness coaching. Since the age of 20, her burning desire to help and heal others has driven her to become top in her field. After being diagnosed with Bipolar and with severe depression, Flor dove deep into her self-healing journey.In 2007, Flor moved to the USA and started traveling the world to study with the best spiritual masters and teachers. It’s been 10 years since she became a Yoga & Meditation teacher & Macrobiotic Counselor. She has been actively teaching since then. Flor is a 4th generation dentist in her family. She grew up in a strictly macrobiotic household, where the foundation of her family was based on traditional Chinese medicine, knowledge, and philosophy of natural healing through food and lifestyle habits. Her parents are both successful dentists as well as holistic teachers and practitioners since the 1970s. "I've always wanted to help people smile- I believe the true smile comes from within! " says Flor, who successfully followed her parents’ footsteps by becoming a holistic teacher.Flor overcame 10 years of depression when she realized there was a disconnect between her body and mind. This fueled the fire to really dive into her holistic studies. All that studying and training lead her to write and publish her Amazon #1 international bestselling book -Unlock The Secrets- overcome and rise above anxiety and depression- a holistic way to treating your whole being. Flor has been teaching her reiki certification program FROM HEALING TO PROSPERITY online, full-time for the past 2 years. She is helping many people around the globe to heal physically, emotionally, mentally, and energetically. Her work is a masterpiece!Connect with FlorFlor’s name as it appears online: Flor Energy MastersEmail: [email protected] profile: https://www.facebook.com/flor.marquesWatch the video of our episodeand when you do, make sure to subscribe to our channel, like this video, and leave us a comment! Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About MargaretMargaret McCallum is a Scottish author and artist. Her children’s book and Amazon best-seller “My Little Birdie Told Me All About Colours”, which she wrote and illustrated, was published on October 18th, 2021.Margaret spent 20 years working in financial services, and in the last five years specializing in contract management. She has now swapped writing contracts with writing and drawing/painting stories for adults and children.Margaret describes herself as a teenager, “The Female Adrian Mole”, constantly writing diaries between 13 and 16. However, reading back on them, there is little about what she was really thinking or feeling. During a life coaching course, Margaret was introduced to journaling. Living in a safe space where there is complete trust, she can now write all the thoughts that go through her head and the feelings that she experiences, the good, the bad, and the ugly.As an artist, she doodles, sketches, and scribbles every day. Her art is bright and vibrant. However, it got her thinking about those who cannot find the words or are afraid they might be picked up by others. She realized that her doodles, sketches, and scribbles were all a form of journaling and something everyone could use to release their inner emotions freely and safely. This is how the concept of the Be-More-You Creative Guru was born.Margaret is looking to inspire everyone, young and old, to live the life of their dreams and to let people know there is no limit to what they can achieve. She has created a FB group for people who feel stuck or are on the cusp of change and feel the fear. She wants:• Fathers to know that they have a vital role in their children’s lives.• Parents to see that they need to put their own oxygen masks on before supporting others.• Business owners to know that the success of their business is down to how much they believe in it.• Everyone to know it is essential to set boundaries, especially empaths (of which she is one)Margaret’s workshops and courses are designed to teach adults to invite joy back into their world, and be truthful to themselves about what they desire, fear, and feel. She uses theory from the law of attraction, positive mantras, and investigating alternative meditation and various types of journaling, using written and pictorial methods.Connect with MargaretWebsite: www.leloftdart.comEmail: [email protected] number in the UK: +44 7947 550 432Monthly Facebook LIVE inside the group on Tuesdays at 8 PM UTC (London time)https://www.facebook.com/groups/235489588797198 https://www.facebook.com/livinglifeinhappinesshttps://www.instagram.com/the_be_more_you_creative_guru/The video of this interviewSubscribe to the channel, like the video, and leave us a comment when you swing by. Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Meet Ohouo who helps women become more resilient when they transition from heartbreak💔 to ecstasy + self-intimacy Ohouo’s short storyOhouo’s life trajectory has been dotted with several breakups forcing her to create lessons from personal experiences to heal her wounds and inner self. After every breakup, she questioned her worth and lovability. She even changed her identity with the hope to be accepted by others.Every breakup was a rejection and death, which triggered my fear of abandonment and intimacy. Code-switching was her way to seek approval and validation. Getting intimate with herself and knowing her worth was key in her healing journey.As a consequence of her journey, Ohouo has vowed to help women feel vibrant, lit up, and in love with themselves as they unlock their healing codes to shift their heartbreak pain into ecstasy and self-intimacy.This quote says it all about Ohouo:“The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing” by Leo F. Buscaglia. For me, it is a reminder that perils will always happen until she takes her last breath, so she must strive every day to be the lead character in her life, and so shall you.Yes, PAIN is inevitable but SUFFERING is a CHOICE. So TODAY let’s choose JOY in the midst of pain.Connect with OhouoEmail: [email protected]: +1 (813) 419-3954IG @ohouo_heartbreakcoach Website Ohouo.com 30-Day Dear Self Challenge Freebiehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1ub0BA50k6Hmhu7AEWNziBJIRtvlQmZjT/view?usp=sharingOhouo Goa is located in Tampa, Florida, and originally from La Côte D’Ivoire in AfricaWatch the recording of our episodeSubscribe to our channel, like the video, and leave us a comment tel let us know that you stopped by.This is how you kick out heartbreak and welcome ecstasy with Ohouo Goa Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About Ashera - short bioAsherah Dominique is French and lives in the wilderness of an ancient forest in southern France. She is a psychologist, kinesiologist, flower essences practitioner, initiated in the spiritual path of universal Sufism, dance leader, mentor, and frame drummer. Her unconventional healing journey has included talk therapy, various holistic modalities, experiencing the medicine of cacao, and the creation of a successful chocolate brand and embodied spirituality. She has created her own healing practice "Inner Gardening", a spiraling process in the depth of your Being that unites Body, Mind, and Soul and liberates you from your past, and helps women who faced abuse reclaim their pleasure, their sovereignty, their joy, and their vitality.Connect with AsheraWebsite: https://www.sensualhealing.net/Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004801245961Watch the video of our episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About Suzan - short bioSuzan is a woman of vibrant energy and passion for helping women 50+ tap into their own innate wisdom. She is certified as an Expressive Arts Coach/Facilitator and Life and Wellness Coach. Suzan has been developing and leading well-being playshops for women since 2001. Her signature playshop is "Listen, Learn and Love Your Body" where participants learn to listen to their body's wisdom. She advocates that when we're willing to listen and respond to what we hear - we can improve our lives, perhaps even heal ourselves.Suzan's remarkable healing journey from significant traumas shows us it is possible to move beyond the past and thrive. Having spent her younger years out of her body during traumas, she realized it was vital to learn how to stay in her body. The most powerful healing modality she discovered has been the expressive arts which she now shares readily with her clients. There is no need to be an artist - just a willingness to be open and have fun.Suzan is also the author of Women at P.L.A.Y! (Peace, Love, and Acceptance of Yourself after 40), to help women learn to put themselves first. She considers herself a life adventurer having been married at the top of Mount Whitney (14,495 feet) in her 40s, traveled to over 60 countries (sometimes solo), and has been pursuing her passion for acting and speaking (performance) after age 50. One of her philosophies is, “It’s never too late to be what we might have been.” George EliotConnect with SuzanWebsite: SuzanTussonMcNeil.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/suzantussonmcneilJoin Suzan’s email list on her website, SuzanTussonMcNeil.com and she will send you her eBook: Women at Play! Peace, Love, and Acceptance of Yourself after 40Watch the video of our recording Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Suzan’s short bioSuzan is a woman of vibrant energy and passion for helping women 50+ tap into their own innate wisdom. She is certified as an Expressive Arts Coach/Facilitator and Life and Wellness Coach. Suzan has been developing and leading well-being playshops for women since 2001. Her signature playshop is "Listen, Learn and Love Your Body" where participants learn to listen to their body's wisdom. She advocates that when we're willing to listen and respond to what we hear - we can improve our lives, perhaps even heal ourselves.Suzan's remarkable healing journey from significant traumas shows us it is possible to move beyond the past and thrive. Having spent her younger years out of her body during traumas, she realized it was vital to learn how to stay in her body. The most powerful healing modality she discovered has been the expressive arts which she now shares readily with her clients. There is no need to be an artist - just a willingness to be open and have fun.Suzan is also the author of Women at P.L.A.Y! (Peace, Love, and Acceptance of Yourself after 40), to help women learn to put themselves first. She considers herself a life adventurer having been married at the top of Mount Whitney (14,495 feet) in her 40s, traveled to over 60 countries (sometimes solo), and has been pursuing her passion for acting and speaking (performance) after age 50. One of her philosophies is:“It’s never too late to be what we might have been.” George EliotConnect with SuzanWebsite: https://SuzanTussonMcNeil.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/suzantussonmcneilJoin Suzan’s email list on her website, SuzanTussonMcNeil.com and she will send you her eBook: Women at Play! Peace, Love, and Acceptance of Yourself after 40Watch the video of this recordingSubscribe to our channel, like the video, and leave us a comment Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About AndreaAndrea Blindt is a registered nurse, holistic health practitioner, four-time international best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and life and mindset coach who empowers others through her own healing journey. Andrea guides her clients as they navigate health challenges, traumatic life events, and experiences of loss. She supports them in strengthening their body, mind, and heart while redefining possibilities. This allows her clients to reclaim their power, advocate for what is in their best interest, and learn the tools needed to make decisions that align with their beliefs regardless of the obstacles they face. Andrea believes no diagnosis is too final, the past too messy, or the future too uncertain to fully live a life you love today, and she reminds her clients that. She has been featured in Authority’s Medium Magazine, Bustle, Shefinds, Mel, Healthline, Natural Health Radio, and various publications and podcasts. She lives in California with her husband and four beautiful children.Connect with AndreaWebsite: www.andreablindt.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/andreablindtFacebook: Email: [email protected] Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Happiness After Depression with Sarah HinckleyIn this powerful episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sarah Hinckley, a life coach who specializes in helping spiritual-seeking women find joy and ease in their daily lives. Sarah bravely shares her personal journey of overcoming depression, hitting rock bottom, and ultimately finding hope and healing. She emphasizes the importance of holding onto hope, even when it seems impossible and offers encouragement to those currently struggling with depression.Listen in as Sarah discusses her unique balloon theory, which provides a helpful analogy for processing and releasing intense emotions. We also delve into the concept of forgiveness, how it's not about letting someone off the hook but rather an act of self-care and freedom. Sarah highlights the importance of embracing fun and freedom as core values in life and debunks the misconception of time as a human construct.Finally, Sarah shares her insights on love and relationships and how her 3F Formula—Fun, Freedom, and Forgiveness—has shaped her approach to them. This episode is filled with wisdom, vulnerability, and inspiration, so don't miss out on listening to Sarah's incredible story of transformation and healing.Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Sarah's story is found in chapter #3Order the Kindle edition of your book now. Available in pre-order that will get released on October 15th, 2024 here: https://a.co/d/eb4KH7gAbout Sarah HinckleyA lover of life, and self-proclaimed joyologist, Sarah Hinckley is a transformational life coach for spiritual-seeking women.Sarah draws from her experience of over two decades of studying and implementing self-improvement and personal development techniques leveraging her growth mindset that allowed her to discover happiness after depression.These are the same methods she used to shift from being completely filled with fear, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation 5 years ago to fearlessly thriving and loving every minute of life.Helping spiritual-seeking women experience greater joy and ease in their daily lives without abandoning responsibilities is one of her favorite topics.She also loves talking about how to tap into our higher self and use it as a compass for guidance, support, and inspiration. Connect with Sarah HinckleySarah’s company: Made for More LC (as in Life Coaching)Email: [email protected]: +1 (978) 549-4149Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.hinckley.773LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hinckley-4bb18b10/Private Woman's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Iamperfectlyimperfect Connect with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, the host of Real Talk Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abuse https://gemmaserenity.com Do you care about getting featured on this podcast?Apply here: https://apply.realtalk-realwomen.com Support the podcast and its mission; become a sponsor or a supporter.Learn more here: https://sponsors.realtalk-realwomen.comSource webpage with picture, format, and more links:https://www.realtalk-realwomen.com/e/happiness-after-depression-with-sarah-hinckley/ Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About DeeDee Dhillon was born and raised in the UK. Unbeknownst to her, she grew up in a household where she was dealing with narcissistic abuse and codependency, nurturing from a very young age the belief that she was not enough and that she deserved to be treated without any respect, let alone self-love, self-esteem, and self-confidence.She went on to her first marriage which was a reproduction of her original household that she held onto for a number of years, giving birth to two daughters in the process. She mustered the courage to break free and moved out to what she thought would be a good and happy life without domestic abuse.A few years later, she started the same kind of relationship all over again with her second husband for an additional 4 years, until she realized that she really had to work on herself, on healing her inner wounds and understanding the dynamics of her life experience that kept on coming back.She learned all that she could about narcissism, codependency, mental health, family dynamics and so much more. She became a certified life coach who now facilitates women’s recovery from domestic abuse so that they can finally live a happy life on their own terms.Connect with DeeYou can join her in her Facebook group: “The Codependency Healing Hub” here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecodependencyhealinghub and her Facebook profile is https://www.facebook.com/dee.dhillon.7Watch the video recording of our episodeMake sure to subscribe to our channel, like the video, and leave us a comment to tell us that you swung by and how you liked our conversation. Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About MoniqueMonique is a Hypnotherapist, Wellness Coach, and Disability Support Worker. She specializes in helping understand the emotional root cause of physical health conditions and is obsessed with teaching people the real power they have over their health.Monique is the founder of Ardour Wellness. She is here to close the gap in supporting people dealing with stress-related health conditions. She specializes in shifting perspectives to create harmony within her clients’ current circumstances and uncovering the emotional origin of their ailments.Monique got certified by many organizations:Monique has been dealing with chronic health issues for 8+ years and derived a deep understanding of what it takes to help her clients overcome and circumvent their limitations.Connect with MoniqueWebsite: www.ardourwellness.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-gibson-241014149/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ardourwellnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ardourwellness/Phone number in Victoria, Australia, : +61 428 515 196Watch the video recording of our episode on YouTubeMake sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave us a comment when you swing by and when you watch the entire episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About FionaFiona McDonagh is a Holistic Therapist based in the West of Ireland. She practices 1-1 Acupuncture, Craniosacral therapy, Massage, Yoga, and Life Coaching. Group work, Sound Bath Meditations, Restorative Yoga with Sound Bath Savasana! Celtic Themed Women's Circles. She has treated from one-week-old babies to 92-year-old people in person. She believes that sometimes we all need a Hand, whether that is mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually. This is why she named her business Lámh Clinic, as this means the hand clinic, and it’s pronounced almost like “love” in Irish.She is available for online work. She is also the mum of 3 teens, 2 dogs & owned by a cat named Juno! What Fiona loves most, besides her family, is herbal tea, walking out in nature, gardening, Yoga, and being an eternal student.Get in touch with Fionawebsite: www.lamhclinic.ieEmail address: [email protected] number of the clinic: +353 87 223 2394Instagram @lamhclinicgalwayFacebook page: Lámh Clinic https://www.facebook.com/lamhclinic.acupuncture.craniosacral.soundtherapyThe video of our episodeMake sure to like the video, subscribe to our channel, and comment something to let us know you watched it or you swinged by our YouTube channel. Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Yvette BerkeYvette is the Little Angels Project’s Outreach Coordinator. Yvette has a background in business and a passion for animals and the environment. She has more than 30 years of experience with Rescue, TNR (Trap / Neuter / Release), pet adoption, and as an advocate in The Humane community. Yvette has a special featured column in The Acorn Newspapers (Yvette on Pets) as well as contributing to print and online media. Her responsibilities with LAP include Grant Writer, Media Relations, and coordinating donations for wellness events and disaster programs. Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About CherylCheryl Broughton is a Best-Selling Author of Your Epic Encore, Mindset coach, and Aerialist. She is an International Speaker, TV Host & Producer, Founder of a 7x award-winning mind & body boot camp, and Co-Founder of a wellness company.As a mindset coach, Cheryl’s expertise lies in teaching people how to dissolve mental blocks and rewrite their story so they can create one heck of an Epic Encore!Cheryl’s drive to help others comes from facing unimaginable challenges as well as multiple abusive relationships throughout her life. And while she was on TV shows, on magazine covers, and standing on stage inspiring others, for many years she was mentally and physically abused behind closed doors.Cheryl has reinvented her life many times over. At the age of 41, Cheryl was diagnosed with advanced arthritis and told she needed both knees replaced. She said no to surgery, changed her food intake, and took up one of the most challenging sports - Aerial Arts. Cheryl now trains, teaches, and performs as high as 140 feet over lakes, swimming pools, in between mountain peaks and over stages, and more. She can do things in her 50s that she could not imagine doing in her 20s - including the splits!At age 50, Cheryl was hit with two life-altering challenges. She was let go from a company she helped build for ten years and a few months later broke up with a long-term boyfriend. After going through a deep slump, Cheryl went on a three-year mission to study with the best mentors and leaders today. Her life transformed so much; she wrote a book about starting over called Your Epic Encore - It’s Never Too Late, created two new companies, and attracted the man of her dreams!Cheryl is living proof that it’s never too late to have Your Epic Encore and loves sharing this message through interviews, speaking to groups, on TV Shows, and from the stage.Connect with CherylTo get more info on my services go to: https://www.CherylBroughton.comTo pick up a signed copy of my book: https://www.YourEpicEncore.comOr go to Amazon.com - search: "Your Epic Encore"Phone: +1 661-877-6425Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/BroughtonCheryl/Watch the video of this episode on YouTubeLike the video, subscribe to the channel, and tag a friend who needs a reminder that yes, you can pray someone away. Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About Deb MorganDeb Morgan is The REAL Relationships Expert.She is a professional coach, author, podcaster, and global speaker.Her vision is to help liberate women to break through the bondage of their past to remove the masks of fear and shame that keep them hidden, shackled, and often playing small. Her clients live a life of unconditional love, abundance, and happiness by creating strong, healthy, and robust relationships. Her overriding mission is to reduce the prevalence of domestic abuse globally.Deb comes from a place of knowing, through bravely overcoming personal experiences.Her toolkit of professional qualifications, 25+ years of ethnographical research into domestic abuse and the sex industry, combined with her psychology and drama training, underpin her expert knowledge to transform lives.Deb is both hugely motivating and inspiring.She’s passionate about sharing her knowledge, training, and experiences with professional women who want their private life, to emulate their career or business life, by creating lasting happiness and relationship success.Deb knows what it feels like to ‘appear’ to have a perfect life. To hide behind the truth and behind a public mask. To avoid those inner emotions and not only hit rock bottom but totally lose yourself in the process. To bouncing back and reclaiming your truth and personal power. Suffering business collapse, marriage failure, deep depression, and bankruptcy Deb always comes from a place of love, compassion, and innate knowing of what it takes to reclaim your life!Deb is a Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Coach Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, and Time Line Therapist™ certified by the American Board of NLP, The American Board of Hypnotherapy, and the American Time Line Association.Connect with Deb Morganwebsite: www.deb-morgan.comemail address: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/debmorgancoachLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/debmorgancoach/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debmorgancoach/Twitter https://twitter.com/debmorgancoachPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/debmorgancoach/FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realwomenrealliferealrelationshipsFreebies:1. https://www.deb-morgan.com/bringing-back-bliss2. https://www.deb-morgan.com/kinky3. https://www.deb-morgan.com/revupyourrelationshipThe Real Women Real Relationships show by Deb MorganWatch the video of Deb Morgan interviewed by Gemma Serenityand subscribe to the channel to never miss an episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About Steffi AndrewsSteffi’s passion has driven her to make fantastic business owners feel and look amazing in their marketing.Do you hate having your pictures taken? Trust me, you are not alone! I think we all have our hang-ups and fears of not looking good or feeling awkward in front of the camera. This is where Steffi can help. Every personal branding photo shoot with Steffi is fun and relaxed and by the end of the day, you will feel you have just made a new friend.You are in safe hands with Steffi Andrews.She will get creative and tell your story in a unique way so you can show your audience exactly who you are and why they want to work with you and no one else!Steffi’s promise as a photographerIt is so crucial to attract the clients you really want to engage with current, on-brand photos.⭐️ Photos that will intrigue and spark curiosity⭐️ Photos that will help you build relationships quickly⭐️ Photos that will increase clients’ investment in you⭐️ Photos that give you the confidence to post content⭐️ Photos that increase your visibility across all platformsLet’s get you started with an authentic photoshootHave you been building your business but avoiding showing your face to the world? What is it that is holding you back?Have you been posting content but nothing seems to convert and have problems driving clients to your website or your sales pages?Maybe you are waiting to lose a little bit of weight first?To feel more confident?To not dread taking the photo?Or maybe you are ready to show your clients why it is only with you they should be working! Maybe you are ready to kick butt and show up!If you are oohing and aahing and saying yes to all this, then get in touch. You are ready to take the next step, my friend!People decide in 3-5 milliseconds if they want to work with you or notThe special gift of Steffi: She will do your photo shoot in person AS WELL AS through a videoconferencing app (such as Zoom, Skype, and many others), and she will turn your flaws into assets, asking you to come forth exactly as you are, as she will make you look and feel exceptional.Connect with SteffiWebsite: https://steffiandrewsphotography.co.uk/Email address: [email protected] +44 7496 574 203Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/steffi1974LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffiandrews2021/Twitter: https://twitter.com/steffi_andrewsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steffiandrewscreates/ The Video Of The Interviewmake sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel, like the video, and leave a comment to tell us that you watched it Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Lonn’s bioAs a Life Coach, Lonn Will specializes in empowering professional women to prioritize self-love and amplify the life they envisioned by unpacking their life’s vision for fulfillment. She overcame over 10 toxic relationships after placing herself and her dreams on the “back burner”. Lonn naturally gravitated to life coaching having helped people throughout her life for the past 25 years. She has always had a passion for encouraging women around her.Lonn earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy. Throughout the pandemic, she has seen the need to encourage successful women to intentionally follow their passions in life to increase their peace, love, and joy. Not only does she help women feel empowered, but she also helps them get out of their own heads, and become clear on who they truly are so that they can live the enhanced life they’ve always wanted. Lonn established The Confidence Suite Facebook community and is continuing to provide these women with the much-needed coaching they deserve.Connect with Coach LonnLonn’s most current URL: https://linktr.ee/lonnwillFree “Stop Living In Autopilot” workbook: https://wondrous-designer-7850.ck.page/ac01dfe283Schedule your Life Vision 15min Consultation with Lonn: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=26383483&appointmentType=33903481Lonn's Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/lonn.will Watch our video recording on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XB-z7e1-gV4 Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Tierra Womack, MBA* Multiple best-selling books author Tierra’s Amazon Author Page* Radio host of the Mind Your Business Show (link to Gemma’s interview by Tierra on Mind Your Business)* Speaker & founder of The Brave Way * Serial, multi-platform mompreneur of 17 years whose businesses have generated over 7-figures. As a Human Design based Business Mentor, Alignment & Wealth coach, Tierra helps female founders, experts, and thought leaders shift their money-sabotaging habits, align their businesses with their purpose and learn how to earn 6 figures a year working 4 to 8 days a month with VIP days based on their expertise and human design.I don't want to trade my values for my lifestyle anymore. — Tierra WomackTierra specializes in:* Human Design-based Business Mentoring* Alignment & Wealth Coaching for female founders, thought leaders, and experts teaching how to use The BRAVE WAY Method for making 6 figures a year working 4 to 8 days a month.Rebuilding Wealth and Worth After Narcissistic AbuseAs a 7 figure entrepreneur who was once miserable at the height of her success, Tierra understands how important the right mindset is, especially for those who are just jumping into the entrepreneurial space. She loves to talk about feeling worthy to be wealthy and how to grow a profitable, aligned & purpose-driven business.Connect with TierraName: Tierra Womack, MBAWebsite URL: https://www.thebravewaytribe.com/wealth-by-designTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wealthywomanbydesignFacebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/tierra.womackFacebook Business URL: https://www.facebook.com/The-Brave-Way-Confidence-Wealth-Coaching-110014727796564/Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/thebraveway/LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tierra-womack-mba/Youtube URL: https://bit.ly/thebravewayyoutubeEmail: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/thebravewayThe video of this episode Make sure to watch the video, subscribe to the channel, like the video, and leave a comment Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About AltaAltagracia Felix is a Shamanic Reiki Master, Spiritual Guide, and Intuitive Trauma Coach. After experiencing the transformative power of spirituality in her life, she wanted to help other women experience this level of healing too. She has committed her life to work with Spiritual Teachers all over the world to continue learning to enhance her intuitive abilities to help others.She is devoted to empowering women to take the time needed to truly heal their relationships with themselves. Through her group coaching program and 1-on-1 offerings, women are able to change their relationships with their past experiences and find hidden gems. She believes healing is absolutely possible, and it doesn’t have to take a decade to get there. Through radical responsibility, spirituality, and curiosity, women can begin to rise above their past and become the alchemist of their own lives.Connect with AltaWebsite - about page https://r2ecoach.com/about/Email address: [email protected] profile: https://facebook.com/altafelixInstagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/r2ecoach/Freebie (Honor Your Triggers): https://r2ecoach.com/free-guide/Alta’s story on Medium: https://gemmaserenity.medium.com/the-art-to-heal-with-r2e-coach-altagracia-felix-ab3c836f6163The Video of this Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Who is Positive Impact TV?Positive Impact TV’s mission is to inspire viewers to grow toward an abundant living by connecting with inspired mentors, coaches, and influencers, who share their life stories, lessons learned, transformative tips, and tidbits of motivation. We also publish a monthly Self-Mastery Magazine with similar content for those of you who like to read, so do check it out at https://linktr.ee/smhub Connect with us on other social media, and watch out for our bi-weekly Thursday morning panel of experts going live on the most pertinent topics. We also help coaches multiply their impact by maximizing their exposure in the digital PR space. Reach out to find out more and see how we can help YOU impact more lives! Stay up to date with the latest way to connect with Positive Impact TVhttps://linktr.ee/pitvAbout Julz Vitality (a.k.a. Julia Vitality)Julz Vitality is a personal development advocate and publicist. She applies principles of Personal Development, Digital Public Relations, and the Law of Attraction to growing businesses of others to create a snowball effect on the world. She invites impact-makers to be featured on her digital publicity channels as well as on podcasts and channels of others. She is a PR concierge and lead generation strategist, growing authority and influence of mission-driven businesses online. Jump on a free strategy call with Julz to get a boost for your biz PR. Social handles http://digitalPR.WorksAbout Umar HameedUmar Hameed; Tel +1 410 949 7067; email: [email protected] Umar Hameed is an expert in changing individual behavior and improving team dynamics. He uses techniques and tools from the world of Applied Neuroscience and NLP to make individuals and organizations more successful. Umar’s latest adventure is the Mindset Booster App. This app lets you take charge of your life by letting you get to decide how you act or feel in any situation. Check it out for FREE at https://mindsetboosters.com/ Here is what set Umar apart from other consultants: * Umar has been the Keynote speaker at conferences in 16 countries * Umar is the author of three books. His latest book is Unleash Your Crazy Sexy Brain! * Umar has founded 4 companies * Umar has held a briefing at The White House * Umar’s No Limits Selling podcast has over 250,000 downloads and is ranked in the top 3% of podcasts.About Mike SkrypnekMike Skrypnek is a catalyst that ignites your passion to help you make a cosmic ripple. His role as a multiplier of entrepreneurial success and personal achievement extends through generations.At our core, we seek happiness, calm, and love in life. It is our authentic state. This is true personally and professionally. The right ideas and strategies remove the limits imposed on us by money to find the purposeful impact we seek. People and processes help us strip away our fear of losing time to unproductive work or distractions that hold us back from the freedom we desire. The sense of worth we feel is important to our energy and when we are confident in this, we can fulfill the dreams we imagined for ourselves.Healing our past traumas and reforming our subconscious patterns allow us to realize our UNLimited WORTH. Mike understands how to normalize the narrative so men can share their challenges comfortably and identify ways to overcome their limitations. All men experience limits, and most are imposed by traumas experienced in life that are designed to protect us but also hold us back. In doing so, they restrain our families too. Not everyone has experienced childhood abuse, but almost everyone has lived under toxic stress at some point and may feel as though they are living below their potential. Mike will show you ways to gain insights needed to develop the awareness to overcome any limit keeping you from your own personal or professional success. Connect with Mike at https://www.mikeskrypnek.com/Mike is an international bestseller of nine books, a keynote speaker, a men’s mental health advocate, and a sought-after business strategist who has shared his insights and wisdom with thousands of passionate purpose-driven entrepreneurs, business leaders, and executives. His coaching focuses on purpose at the intersection of personal, professional, and philanthropic development.Mike lives, loves, and adventures with his wife, Sherri, and their two young adult children, Madison, and Coen, in the beautiful Sea-to-Sky corridor of British Columbia, Canada. You can find them skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, and more in the mountains and on the rivers and ocean just minutes from home, in one of the most beautiful places on earth.About Gemma SerenityGemma is an insightful podcaster and show host who prevailed over domestic violence and is now empowering audiences to break free from abuse, whatever form it is, and come out victorious in life and business. Gemma Serenity is an award-winning entrepreneur educated at MIT, NYU Mindfulness, and IMD ranked #1 f

About LynnLynn is an author, speaker, coach, attorney, and survivor of narcissistic abuse, who helps people reframe their thinking in every aspect of their lives, from the workplace to their personal life, becoming an agent of change. One of the greatest skills a person can develop is the ability to navigate difficult people. Lynn helps people learn to identify toxic relationships and gives them the tools to overcome these relationships. Your emotional intelligence is the key to building better, healthier relationships. Lynn will explore how to make emotional intelligence part of your everyday practice and learn how it benefits all of our relationships, teamwork, and collaboration. Lynn also teaches groups how to read the room, how to build rapport, and how to acclimate quickly to any situation. Lynn is the author of the book “Wrecking Ball Relationships: How to Identify, Live With or Leave the Narcissist in Your Life,” available now on Amazon. Lynn Catalano lives in Western New York along the Canadian border with her husband, 2 daughters, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a 16-year-old turtle. Lynn loves to travel, hunt for antiques, watch movies and play word games. Lynn’s social mediaInstagram - @lynncatalanospeaksTikTok - @lynncatalanospeaksLinkedIn - Lynn Catalano, Esq.Facebook – Lynn Catalano SpeaksLinktree - https://linktr.ee/lynncatalanospeaksAmazon – “Wrecking Ball Relationships: How to Identify,Live With or Leave the Narcissist in Your Life”Website - https://www.lynncatalano.com/YouTube episodeMake sure to subscribe to Real Talk Real Women’s channel, like the video, and leave a comment when you watch it to let us know your thoughts Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About DawnDawn Spann is currently a breakup coach and founder of I.B.G. coaching in Westchester New York. Dawn helps women move on and get over their ex with dignity and grace. Dawn is also a licensed social worker. She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from NYU in 2004. Dawn launched her coaching business in 2019 after completing life coach training at JRNY, co-founded by relationship coach John Kim. Before coaching, Dawn worked as a family therapist, a sex educator, and a manager in the healthcare system. Dawn started coaching women after breakup several years after struggling with her breakup.Her goal is to help women navigate life after loss, and rediscover their authentic selves, with a focus on creating and maintaining healthy relationships.Dawn can be found on Instagram at I.B.G._Coaching and can be reached at [email protected] the video episode of this interviewlike the video, subscribe to the channel, and leave a nice comment to tell us that you saw it Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About Ellen ElizabethMy name is Ellen Elizabeth, and I am a recovery advocate and infertility warrior who uses my skills as an author, coach, and sober mother of twins to represent women struggling with feelings of shame and inadequacy. These mothers feel powerless to quit drinking or unable to bring a child into the world. Through radical honesty and recovery principles, I inspire moms and their partners in all forms to define who they want to be and transform their demons into dreams.Connect with Ellen ElizabethWebsite: www.itsellenelizabeth.com. Please join the email list to get info about my upcoming book, Split Ends, and to read the "About the Book"Instagram: @itsellenelizabethFacebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.fellows.9Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/itsellenelizabethYouTube Video Of This Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About AeinaAeina P is a Certified Master Practitioner from The American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP), a Certified Master Timeline Therapist, and a Certified Master Coach of NLP. Aeina helps individuals heal from past trauma, and enriches their personal growth so they can develop happier and healthier relationships. She has been coaching and conducting one on one sessions for a year. Her client sessions are a rollercoaster journey of realizations, self-reflections, interventions, and simulations and have helped many of them grow, connect and celebrate breakthroughs.Connect with Aeinawebsite: https://linktr.ee/aeinap.coemail: [email protected]: @aeinap.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aeinzie/Aeina’s 3-page media kitRequest this freebie from Aeina: How to overcome obstacles that are holding you back from creating a healthy, long-lasting relationshipVideo Recording of this EpisodeMake sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel immediately! Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Special Message on YouTube from Tracy:About TracyTracy May is a Love and Relationship Coach who specializes in Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma. A foremost expert in toxic love recovery, she overcame adversity in a childhood full of trauma and abuse at the hands of her alcoholic mother and abusive, alcoholic stepfather while her biological father abandoned her at 3 years of age. She has been in the trenches of 3 abusive relationships as an adult. During her last relationship which lasted over 20 years, she started her healing journey 3 years before the end, broke up with him, and continued on her own, with a support system that helped her during these dark times.In addition to Tracy’s life experiences, she uses her certifications as a Certified Inner Bonding Facilitator, a Peace Process Coach, and a Core 100 Coach to help women all over the world finally have the relationship and life they dream of. She is a Success125 Most Impactful Leader Nominee in 2022, a #1 international best-selling author, and an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine.She empowers women who feel broken, desperate, and hopeless in their toxic relationships to feel lovable, inspired, and confident and to go from barely surviving to thriving to designing the life they dream of. She inspires women to re-discover their true worth and to break free from the chains of toxic love, to stop accepting breadcrumbs of love so they can feel free to be themselves and have the relationship they’ve always craved.She helps women rise from the ashes of toxic love every day to have joyful relationships full of true love through one-on-one and group Toxic Love Recovery coaching programs. Coaching changed her life forever, and she knows it can change yours, too.When Tracy isn’t coaching you can find her soaking up the sun at home or on a beach getaway, horseback riding, golfing, and relishing time with her 2 children, 5 grandkids, and a great-granddaughter.Tracy fiercely believes in you and her loving, warm, and compassionate nature shines through while she supports you in conquering the entanglement of abuse.Connect with TracyBe sure to check out her website, join her Facebook Group and sign up for your complimentary “Heal Your Heart Breakthrough Session” so you can uncover your next steps to come out of the fog and stop dancing with dysfunction.15 Ways to go from Barely Surviving to Thriving and heal your mind, body, and soul from Narcissistic Abuse Guide https://fiercelyempowered.com/self-careInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiercelyempowered/ and https://www.instagram.com/break_free_from_toxic_loveYouTube Video recording of her episode1. Commitment to yourself I am committed to me over the convenience to stay the same2. Focus on yourself and your self-care* meditate, * journal, * affirm, * visualize, * have fun, * give yourself time to grieve the relationship and the dream of the relationship, * exercise, * eat right for yourself,* feel your feelings, positive and negative, happy and sad, * stay hydrated, * go out for ice cream* ride a bike, * read a book for self-help and also for fun, * listen to music that you love, * celebrate your small wins, * volunteer. * List 3 things you’re grateful for every day when you wake up. * List 3 things you have accomplished every day at the end of the day.3. Boundaries* Block the person you left, everywhere; * Block mutual friends, * Block his/her family even though you may be close to them * Blocking them will give you the space to heal. * Protect yourself and create peace. * Think of 2 or 3 boundaries that you are willing to set. * Think of 2 or 3 people you need to set boundaries with.Boundaries are an active act of love for yourself and for the other people.4. Have valuesWhat are you willing to tolerate and not tolerate anymore?List 2 or 3 values that are deal-breakersBonus 5. Set your support systemWe are the product of the 5 people we hang out with the most.Choose your support system with healthy friends and family. Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About MelissaI created Silk Mountain to help leaders develop and maintain positive, sustainable company cultures to attract, engage, and retain top talent. My services have evolved over time to meet the needs of the leaders I work with to include executive coaching, leadership development, and meeting/workshop facilitation, as well as professional speaking.With over 20 years of senior HR leadership experience, I am well equipped to help you take your own leadership to the next level, using the PQ (Positive Intelligence) assessment as a springboard. I can do the same with your leadership team.I worked directly with Kim Chestney, best-selling author of Radical Intuition, to earn my Professional Intuition Certificate. As an intuitive myself, coaching me is a bit different as I show you exactly how to tap into and use your own intuition to drive growth and profitability in your business through better decision-making, gaining new insights, and increased innovation. (This does not get you off the hook for doing your homework and using your critical thinking skills. Sorry about that!) I’m also a contributing author to The Everyday Woman’s Guide to Doing What You Love. My chapter is titled “Your Intuition Is Your Superpower”. Watch today’s episode on YouTubeLike and Subscribe to the channel!Connect with MelissaMelissa Porterfield, Founder, and CEO of Silk MountainTel: 832-305-7061Email: melissa.porterfield@silkmtn.comwww.silkmtn.comwww.theleadershipvibe.comMelissa’s EpisodeMelissa was born in Spain and lived there until the age of 4. Her father was in the military, and when she was 5 years old, her family moved back to the US, and her parents divorced. Her father immediately remarried a verbally and emotionally abusive woman who didn’t want Melissa around as a kid. Her father was passive about that. Melissa carried a lot of early childhood trauma from these experiences. At 20 years old, Melissa married an alcoholic and gambling addict, who was a lot like her stepmother in the way he treated her. It felt familiar to her, as she didn’t start her healing journey at that time. She stayed with him for 5 years. This man was in the military, like her father, and he got an order for Germany. She just graduated from college, had a 3-year-old girl, and decided to move to Houston instead of Germany because she definitely preferred living out of the abuse of her now ex-husband rather than in Europe where she always wanted to live, but with him whom she didn’t want to be around anymore. She got a job as a teacher. This was the only way she could think of to safely break up the relationship. You would think she would learn from that first failed marriage… not so much (in her own words). She remarried a cookie-cutter copy of her first husband. With this second traumatic experience in a marriage, she started to do the inner work and heal, even though there was still the early childhood trauma that was playing out in her adult life.She basically spent her entire life chronicThe reason why early childhood trauma is so bad is that the prefrontal cortex has not fully developed yet, and takes these first years of life experience as the reality to build on their entire life, even though it may be all wrong and not serve a good purpose at all.The majority of the traumas that we can experience relate more to the way we feel about the event and the meaning we attach to it rather than the event itself as bad as it can be.Melissa believes that it takes a professional to help you release the trauma out of your body and your cellular memories before it piles up too much and completely messes up with your life at a subconscious level.EMDR - Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a unique, empirically validated approach that is recommended by the World Health Organization as a "first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in adults."ShockDenialAngerBargainingDepressionReconstructionAcceptanceThese are the "7 Stages of Grief." How do you experience grief? The 7 Stages of Grief, published by Iris Lin and Nhi Huynh, delves into this question by extending it to interdisciplinary artists. Through a curation of different forms of art, this book explores how artists of all mediums experience each stage of grief. Whether it be through photographs, poems, music, or drawings, each one of these pages tells a unique story about each individual artist. Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

About this EpisodeDiscover the shift in consciousness that Krystal experienced that empowered her to not let her circumstances define her any longer. She is victorious over sexual assault as a child, being told that she was a liar when she was saying that she was abused as a child, and years of a legal battle with her worker compensation to finally get the surgery she needed after having torn her groin at work.Discover how she has overpowered her obstacles and started her own business where she is helping her clients declutter to heal their minds, bodies, souls, and homes.About KrystalKrystal is a Feng Shui Master, Interior Designer & Clutter Expert who helps work-from-home entrepreneurs turn their spaces into offices they love to work in (even if they suck at it).Using her proprietary framework The Designed Life Method℠ Mind, Body, Soul, Home, she helps her clients declutter and design a workspace that empowers them to create the life & business that they want.Krystal shows women how to use their workspace as a 3D vision board to help them design who they are becoming & the life they want with it, right into their space. Connect with KrystalConnect With KrystalYouTube: bit.ly/WatchKrystalTVFacebook: facebook.com/FengShuiKrystal/Instagram: instagram.com/krystal.holm/Get your freebie here https://declutteryourmindset.comFind out more about Krystal Holm here https://www.krystalholm.comYouTube video recording of this episodeMake sure to like the video and subscribe to the channel Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

3 Steps to Transition Out of Toxic Love with Illa LynnIn this illuminating episode, join Illa Lynn and me as we delve into a transformative journey encompassing three vital steps for transitioning out of toxic love.Embarking on a path towards genuine love and empowerment requires navigating the complexities of relationships. While love has the potential to be beautiful, it can sometimes manifest as toxicity.Within this episode, we unveil a comprehensive roadmap consisting of three essential steps that serve as a beacon of hope:Unveiling the Trauma Bond: Our first step involves recognizing and dismantling the intricate web of the trauma bond. By understanding its dynamics, we lay the foundation for breaking free from its grasp.Forging Your Support Network: The significance of a robust support system cannot be overstated. We explore the pivotal role it plays in your journey towards liberation and self-discovery.Executing Your Exit Strategy: The final step entails crafting and executing a well-defined exit plan. This strategic move empowers you to sever ties with toxicity and embrace the path to genuine love.As you embark on this transformative journey, these steps become your guiding light, leading you away from the confines of toxic relationships and propelling you toward the authentic love you truly deserve. Tune in to uncover the blueprint for your liberation and the realization of enduring, meaningful connections. Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Illa Lynn's story is found in chapter #13Buy the anthology in Kindle, Paperback, or Hardcover formats directly on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8xvNs7H Illa's IntroductionIlla Lynn is a resilient individual who has triumphed over a decade-long struggle with people-pleasing tendencies and the harrowing effects of narcissistic abuse. Today, as a Certified Relationship Coach and Dating Guide, she is dedicated to supporting and empowering corporate women aged 30 and above. Illa's mission is to guide them towards embracing their true authenticity with pride and confidence.Specializing in fostering genuine and lasting connections, Illa assists her clients in attracting loving partners who are committed to long-term relationships. Her approach is centered around building romantic bonds based on the pillars of trust, honesty, and integrity. Through her expertise, Illa Lynn illuminates the path to healthy and enriching relationships, empowering her clients to embark on this transformative journey. Connect with Illa Here is Illa’s link tree: https://linktr.ee/IllalynnIlla’s website: https://illalynnlifecoaching.wixsite.com/mysite You can email her at [email protected] also text her at +1 949-243-0553She lives in Orange County, near Los Angeles, in CaliforniaDownload here Illa Lynn’s 1-page media kit Connect with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, the host of Real Talk Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abuse https://gemmaserenity.com Do you care about getting featured on this podcast?Apply here: https://apply.realtalk-realwomen.com Support the podcast and its mission; become a sponsor or a supporter.Learn more here: https://sponsors.realtalk-realwomen.com Source webpage with picture, format, and more links:https://www.realtalk-realwomen.com/e/3-steps-to-transition-out-of-toxic-love-illa-lynn/ Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Veronica’s bioVeronica Weedon is the Founder of Revival Health GmbH, an integrative health and relationship coaching practice that helps individuals heal holistically after toxic relationships. After years of her own healing journey, she now helps clients break the abuse cycle, reform their beliefs, and transform their relationships and life through a program that addresses health on a mental, emotional, and physical level.Connect with VeronicaEmail: [email protected]: www.revivalhealth.chFacebook: @revivalhealthllcFacebook Group: @revivalhealthllcInstagram: @revivalhealthllcFree gift: Training video Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Certified #BrainCoach by Dr. Amen and a #Neuroencoding Specialist certified by Joseph McClendon III. Coach D works with a holistic approach that targets both the software and hardware of your brain, so you can live life on a NEW LEVEL. To schedule, a free discovery call go to: calendly.com/yourbraincoachdI’m Coach D ( Dominika Staniewicz) a brain coach certified by Dr. Amen and Amen University and a neuroencoding specialist, founder member of the Neuroencoding Institute, Sociologist, Educator, public speaker, and an expert featured multiple times in European media. I help people regain the feeling of belonging and hope. They get to rediscover that there is more to life than what they are living. I specialize in bringing organic happiness back. I take a holistic approach that includes your physical well-being, brain health, spirituality, values, psychology, and environment. I share the tools that have allowed me to go from chronic depression, child loss, the feeling of not belonging, and being simply miserable with a perfect life on the outside to a TRULY thriving and happy woman that loves life and has encoded happiness in her DNA.YouTube Video of this EpisodeNote from Gemma Serenity, Real Talk Real Women’s host: When I had the chance to have an introductory call with Dominika two weeks before the first recording, I was blown away by her story, when at one moment she said, on top of everything else: “And then, I died.” … and she was well alive, recording this episode with me. I couldn’t wrap my mind around such a surprising and magical story.I didn’t realize the wealth of the happiness science she was also bringing to the table! What I did know immediately was that she is exceptional and that her smile and her happiness are truly contagious. She brings in the science and the knowledge accompanied by the certification of Dr. Amen and Joseph McClendon III which makes her uniquely qualified to help you through whatever blocks you may encounter in your daily life.During this episode, I tried to roleplay with her, just to discover how much I was still stuck with my own limiting beliefs! This is a “don’t miss” to figure out why I was really not sure to publish it, as it uncovered some of my very limiting beliefs… but then, when debriefing with her, she told me: “well, you are publishing Real Talk Real Women, and you expect your guest speakers to be real and vulnerable, right?” - “right” - “so, lead by example”… and she won: I published.Contacting CoachD (Dominika Staniewicz)Coach D’s Facebook profileCoach D’s Facebook pageCoach D’s Instagram profileCoach D’s TikTokCoach D’s YouTube channelCoach D's email addressScheduling your free discovery call with Coach D Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Certified #BrainCoach by Dr. Amen and a #Neuroencoding Specialist certified by Joseph McClendon III. Coach D works with a holistic approach that targets both the software and hardware of your brain, so you can live life on a NEW LEVEL. To schedule, a free discovery call go to: calendly.com/yourbraincoachdI’m Coach D ( Dominika Staniewicz) a brain coach certified by Dr. Amen and Amen University and a neuroencoding specialist, founder member of the Neuroencoding Institute, Sociologist, Educator, public speaker, and an expert featured multiple times in European media. I help people regain the feeling of belonging and hope. They get to rediscover that there is more to life than what they are living. I specialize in bringing organic happiness back. I take a holistic approach that includes your physical well-being, brain health, spirituality, values, psychology, and environment. I share the tools that have allowed me to go from chronic depression, child loss, the feeling of not belonging, and being simply miserable with a perfect life on the outside to a TRULY thriving and happy woman that loves life and has encoded happiness in her DNA.Note from Gemma: When I had the chance to have an intro call with Dominika 2 weeks before the recording, I was blown away by her story, when at one moment she said, on top of everything else: “And then, I died.” … and she was well alive, recording this episode with me…….I didn’t realize the wealth of the happiness science she was also bringing to the table! What I did know immediately was that she is exceptional and that her smile and her happiness are truly contagious. This recording has been truly amazing as it brings more responses and direction on top of inspiration. Listen carefully, and take notes! There is much more than you may think you know in this episode with Coach D.Contacting CoachD (Dominika Staniewicz)Coach D’s Facebook profileCoach D’s Facebook pageCoach D’s Instagram profileCoach D’s TikTokCoach D’s YouTube channelCoach D's email addressScheduling your free discovery call with Coach D Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Susanne is on a mission to assist women all over the world in realizing their true power and resiliency by changing their mindset and creating a positive future vision that they can live into every day.Meet Your Teacher, SUSANNE BAUMBACHHey there! What you likely may not know about me: I spent myself living most of my life, where I didn't listen to my intuition. Because the truth was, I spent most of my life with a very low-self image, not understanding how powerful and worthy I was. And because of this, the Universe placed me in several situations that reflected my own self-worth, where I got involved in situations and attracted people who valued and treated me as little as I valued myself. After taking this crazy path, raising 5 kids, and leaving my marriage, I chose to take a different path that forever changed my world, and is now changing the lives of my 5 beautiful children. I looked within, got back into alignment with my true self, and discovered who I truly was. I discovered all the beliefs I took on and inherited from parents who didn't know any better. And actively started to change them. And once I did, everything in my world changed. I now spend my days, showing amazing individuals how they too can live beautiful, aligned meaningful lives doing what they love. And I am so excited to show you how to exactly step into your true divine path, setting yourself up to thrive and pursue your highest calling.Connect With SusanneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/susannebaumbach_/Facebook profile: susanne baumbach Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Susanne_BaumbachReady to dive into results? Book a call now https://calendly.com/susannebaumbachYouTube Video of this Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

I spent years researching my own health issues, trying to recover from SIBO, endometriosis, fertility problems, and weight gain. My body felt broken, but every doctor I visited just gave me a new prescription that didn’t help. I was 50 pounds overweight, had brain fog, painful periods, and lots of problems and I wanted to have kids. I made a decision to change my health myself after the doctors told me there was nothing they could do. I spent tens of thousands of dollars on supplements, diets and any new lead I hoped could help me. Sometimes I was crying on the floor in the bathroom, hopeless.I looked into every alternative and began to remember all of the lessons I had learned when I was young, gathering herbs in the forest with my Grandmother. I began exploring the secret government discoveries I had heard of in my youth. I was surprised by how many of the newest health fads taking over America reminded me of my childhood in Siberia. There is a whole library of forgotten Russian health discoveries that use simple methods to achieve extraordinary results. I became a Certified Nutritionist, and Functional Diagnostic Practitioner and studied with top Energy Healing and Psychosomatic Institutes in Russia. My strategy as a new member of the nutritionist community was to combine the best discoveries of East and West. Use ancient cures with modern science, body and mind to unlock the limitless potential of ourselves.I want people to move beyond managing symptoms and deal with health issues at their root cause. Like a surgeon, I want to remove hidden stressors that are holding you back and make simple changes that let your body heal naturally. We are all moving through life, living in a miraculous machine of body and mind. When you use the intuition of healers in the past who explored the world without prejudice and combine the modern tools we have to produce the purest elements and analyze their effect on our bodies, there appears to be no limit to how far we can push ourselves. I am the architect of a Limitless Body for people who know they can optimize their health, reverse aging and become unstoppable!Connect with Olesyahttps://olesyawilson.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/mindoverbody.meFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/olesya.wilsonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr7dIQ8BJp2TZ9_VBL6QowFree downloadable resourcesThe Hormone Reset Guide:https://www.happyhormonesreset.com/Miracle Meditationhttps://www.mytotallifetransformation.com/upgrade-the-child Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

YouTube link of this episode: https://youtu.be/4qztpnpl7IISvenja’s short bioSvenja is an Alchemist of Change, a Mom to two incredible souls, a Master NLP Practitioner and Certified Coach, Creator of the powerfully healing modality Tahira-na, as well as a Nia teacher, facilitator of Cacao, and conduit for Women Navigating Transformation.She feels her heart expand when she witnesses others stepping into their authentic power and healing. Her own personal transformation over the last 12 years has encouraged her to hold space for others to do the same, as she effortlessly weaves her project management skills and deep understanding of authentically being in the body, into a dance of Alchemy and Change.Connect with Svenjawww.moonchildcreations.co.zasvenja@alchemistofchange.co.zaTel +27 83 467 1034https://www.facebook.com/svenja.krauer/Instagram : svenjak_alchemistofchangeReceive a Free Emotional Energy Centres of the body poster which will help you understand how and where emotions sit in the body as stuck energy Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Melinda Kunst shares her journey of escaping an abusive relationship to inspire hope in others. She now advocates for victims/Survivors of emotional traumas by empowering women and men to break free from negative patterns and beliefs that are holding them back from having a life free from abuse.Melinda Kunst is an author, speaker, domestic abuse advocate, hope dealer, and hula-hooping momma. She is also the host of the Hope When There Is None podcast. Melinda is passionate about helping women find self-empowerment, self-respect, and self-love.Melinda shares her personal story of breaking free from a dysfunctional marriage after years of repeated abuse, degradation, and humiliation. She describes how her pleas for help were ignored, leaving her to navigate the waters of an abusive relationship while trying to protect and shield her three children at the same time. After years of suffering, she finally found the courage to end the marriage.Melinda explains that once she made the decision, she finally had hope for the future. Although she still had her struggles, she found healing and love after the abuse. She met Mr. Awesome, discovered her happily ever after, and found that the world is her oyster. Melinda is now passionate about helping other women do the same, and realize that there is hope, healing, and life after abuse.Download this inspiring episode to hear Melinda tell her story with honesty, compassion, and sincerity.https://www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnonehttps://anchor.fm/melinda-j-kunsthttps://www.instagram.com/melindakunst/https://hopewhentherewasnone.blogspot.com/Connect with Melindahttps://linktr.ee/melindakunstHope When There Was Nonehttps://www.facebook.com/hopewhentherewasnone/https://anchor.fm/melinda-j-kunstCell Phone: +1 219-819-0608YouTube Video of this Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Jacqueline published 3 books (so far)Onward and Upward (2018) – my real-life rollercoaster memoirs.The Girls Who Refused to Quit (2020) – the powerful, real-life journeys of 14 inspirational women.You’ve Got This! Self-Help made Simple (2021) – teaches you how to implement small, manageable steps towards nurturing your physical, emotional, mental or spiritual wellbeing – reclaiming the life that you would ask for if a magic wand was waved over you.Jacqueline’s short bio:My expertise comes from my experience, here is a whistlestop tour:* A gymslip mum - in an 11-year relationship that failed because I was too young to know better.* Engaged 3 times, married twice (now to my soulmate), and divorced once.* A survivor: I've been bereaved, bankrupt, and suffered domestic abuse.* Carer for my son with a disability - tough Mumma bear.* I've lived a real and raw life with many highs and lows and bounced back each time stronger than the last.Having healed many of these hurts and emotional traumas using spiritual tools and with a deep understanding of what really lights my fire, I am now able to help women just like you, who just can’t work out what they need to navigate this crossroads in their life.Connect with Jacqueline Emma Kent née Rogersonhttps://jacquelinekent.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/jkcfreegroup/YouTube Video of this Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Rachel Isabela is the top banana at Heal Sing Love where she helps fatherless daughters heal their wounds of unworthiness and create happier lives. Using her own experience as a fatherless daughter and her personal evolution towards healing, she helps women with acceptance, grief, forgiveness, victim mindset, and accountability. Rachel has been featured on the podcasts Fair Divorce, Awakening Aphrodite, Live Life Extraordinary, and Coffee with Source. She’s lived in Argentina since 2006 and shares her home with her 14-year-old son, her dog Tobi, and her cat Loli. Connect with IsabelaWebsite: www.healsinglove.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/healsingloveYouTube Video of this Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Ending the cycle of domestic abuse by empowering women to empower themselves. That is what Gems for Gems is all about. Jordan Guildford is the founder/CEO of Gems for Gems and is proud to be one of the cogs in an ever-growing wheel of impassioned ambassadors and community members rallying together to create change.Connect with Gems For Gems and with JordanFacebook: Gems for GemsInstagram: @gemsforgemscanada, @gemsswagGems Website: www.gemsforgems.comGems Swag: www.gemsforgemsswag.comJordan Guildford Consulting: www.jordanguildford.comJordan Guildford’s bioJordan Guildford is a small-town Nova Scotian girl who moved to Calgary in 2014. After initiating a successful Jewelry Drive to give gifts on Christmas morning to survivors of domestic abuse, she made a critical observation that would change everything for her. The public wanted to mobilize for survivors but with the recession already devastating the city, they desperately wanted to use their skills, time, and energy to make a change. This led to Jordan creating a national charity called Gems for Gems focused on bringing an end to the cycle of domestic abuse in collaboration with the public. Gems for Gems has gifted over 18,000 gifts on Christmas morning across the country, assisted thousands of survivors with essential skills (financial literacy, preventative self-defense, resilience, and psychological coping skills) and empowerment, built a scholarship program for survivors, and, launched an ambassador program comprised of men and women all unified under the same mission. The Gems for Gems Ambassador Program spans across Canada and the U.S. as well as has three celebrity ambassadors within the team. Most recently, Jordan and her team at Gems for Gems have launched Hope's Cradle. This initiative is a partnership with Fire Departments to provide a safe surrender location for mothers who feel there is no other alternative to ensure the safety of their babies. Jordan Guildford Consulting has also been created to give organizations, and start-ups, the ‘leg up’ and creative injection needed to mobilize the community around them. With a focus on impact, Jordan’s innovative instincts never cease to seek progressive solutions to tenacious problems. Collaboration is at the very center of each successful project Jordan has pursued and it continues to be a non-negotiable asset to enlisting her support. “Everyone can be a meaningful part of the change by uniting and understanding we are always stronger together”. -Jordan GuildfordYouTube Video of this Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Coming from a war-torn country as a refugee to Australia at 11 years old, Vanja has experienced hardship, abuse, and very limiting beliefs. She is now a counselor who helps others build on their own belief in themselves. She is an entrepreneur who wants to empower women that no matter what their past is, they get to choose their future. Her philosophy is understating yourself and healing your wounds will give you deep freedom, love, and abundance you never knew was even possible.Connect with VanjaWebsite: www.vanjaberic.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanjaberic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VBVC.WWYouTube Video of this Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

A Mother’s Crusade: Navigating Betrayal, and Mending Wounds, with Brigette GildemasterWe were truly humbled to have Brigette Gildemaster join us and share her heart-wrenching journey as a mother who had to leave the pedophile father of her children. Growing up in a religious home and marrying a man from the church, she never anticipated the dark turn her life would take. Through it all, she bravely recounts her struggles with pornography in her marriage, the horrifying realization of her husband's sexual desires toward their daughter, and the crucial importance of recognizing that not everyone in the church may have good intentions.Throughout this conversation, Brigette Gildemaster opens up about her path to healing and rebuilding self-confidence. She discusses the transformative power of understanding and expressing emotions, as well as the role the Enneagram played in her healing process. We also delve into the disturbing reality of how toxic people target strong, independent, intuitive women and how this can be a turning point in our journey toward self-trust and empowerment. This honest and inspiring episode will leave you with valuable insights and a newfound sense of strength.Co-author of the RISING AFTER ABUSE anthology, Brigette's story is found in chapter #5Brigette’s bioBrigette is an international inspirational speaker, 2x best-selling author, podcaster and blogger on top of being a single mom of 3 children, including one who needs special medical attention.Brigette has overcome incredible challenges and emerged stronger, more resilient, and with a deep faith in God. She has been through the depths of despair, dealing with the trauma of discovering her first husband was a pedophile and having to leave him with her children while pregnant with another. Through her struggles, she has learned the importance of trust, both in others and in herself. She has experienced feelings of failure and inadequacy, but has persevered, striving each day to make it to the next and finding a new sense of inner peace. Her journey has taught her that life is messy, but that there is purpose beyond the pursuit of a picture-perfect existence. She believes that her experiences have been given to her by God to help other women facing their own unique struggles and situations. She is passionate about empowering women to find comfort in their identity, truth, and value, even in the midst of brokenness and uncertainty.Brigette help women TRUST themselves through the uncertainty of sudden LIFE CHANGES. She provides healing tools for stress & anxiety, to overcome SHAME, and to find PEACE Brigette Gildemaster's messageHey there, I’m Brigette Gildemaster!I haven't always been happily married to a good man, feeling safe, and trusting him to be the best dad he can be or even caring for me with unconditional love and respect for my emotions and needs.My life was completely turned upside down when I began having marital problems with my first husband which quickly spiraled into finding out he was a pedophile. I had to leave at the drop of a hat with a medically dependent son, and a 1-year-old daughter, while also 4 months pregnant with another daughter.I have had to learn not only how to trust others but to trust myself again. I have dealt with feelings of loss, of being a failure, of being told I wasn't enough, of striving each day just to make it to the next day with no hope anything would change or even get better.While dealing with new life roles, depression, extreme physical anxiety attacks, levels of paranoia, and more, I learned that no matter how messy your life story gets, God has the greatest purpose beyond living a picture-perfect life. I learned how to find my grounding, work through the past, and create inner peace like nothing I had ever experienced before.I truly believe God has given me these stories and life lessons to empower and help other women grow in their own unique stories and situations. I have a beautiful messy story and there is so much out there to offer a struggling person that I can't be quiet.I WANT ALL WOMEN TO BE COMFORTABLE IN THEIR IDENTITY AND VALUE WHO THEY ARE EVEN WHEN THEY FEEL BROKEN AND LOST IN THEIR LIFE SITUATIONS. Connect with Brigette GildemasterFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/brigettemay.gildemaster/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brigette_gildemaster/?hl=enLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigette-gildemaster-325660184/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyVDtNxDNwWMCFfLeJWFUg PINTEREST: https://pin.it/3ulDcNo BLOG: https://brigettegildemaster.com/featuresPODCAST: https://brigettegildemaster.com/podcastConnect with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff, the host of Real Talk Real Women Breaking the Silence Around Abuse https://gemmaserenity.com Do you care about getting featured on this podcast?Apply here: https://apply.realtalk-realwomen.com Support the podcast and its mission; become a sponsor or a supporter.Learn more here: https://sponsors.realtalk-realwomen.comSource

Julie’s shift happened when she was going to hold a gathering for a public event in her home, with her violent ex-husband present around her. Suddenly, while preparing everything, a few minutes before the guests were arriving, the thought popped into her head: Who am I going to be when they get here? Because I knew that if I was who they knew me as, then there would be hell to pay afterward. And if I would be who he wanted me to be, then they wouldn’t respect me anymore.” This is when she decided that enough was enough and started reaching out for help and breaking her silence around the abuse she was suffering.“I’m Not a Man in a Petticoat”, How to get paid by being dangerously different: The Art of Feminine Business — Julie FouchtWhen Julie Foucht decided she needed to take her coaching business seriously, she hired a high-end coach and learned to ‘market like a man.’ She doubled, then tripled her income in less than a year, but felt drained, uninspired, and restless.Urged by Spirit, she embraced her essential Feminine and birthed a new way, The Art of Feminine Business.Today, Julie teaches female coaches, teachers, and healers who are frustrated with traditional formulas, how to build 6-figure businesses that honor their feminine essence.Julie’s clients report having a clearer vision of their divine purpose, greater passion for their work, the skills to be attracting the perfect clients, and are being paid well for their gifts.Julie received her coach certification in 2006 from The Coaches Training Institute. She has served on the boards of numerous non-profits and was named Woman of the Year by the Professional Women’s Network of the Monterey Peninsula in 2013.She is married to the love of her life and has 4 children, 2 stepchildren, 2 furry babies, and 8 spoiled grandchildren.Connect with JulieJulie’s Email: [email protected]’s Website: https://juliefoucht.com/Julie’s Podcast: The Art of Feminine Business with Julie Foucht on Apple PodcastsJulie’s book, Love-Based Feminine Marketing: The Art of Growing a 6-Figure Business Without Hustle, Grind, or Force (Love-Based Business) Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

You Can Have It!: How to break through the self-sabotage cycle Paperback – August 29, 2021by Brooke Bownes (Author)How many times have you self-sabotaged things in your life? I know how it feels, I was doing it in several areas of my own life for a very long time. However, after going on a journey of self-discovery, I began to understand how and why I was self-sabotaging and finally understood how to break the cycle.This book takes you through a journey of self-discovery to help you understand how and why you do it, and how to stop doing it, using all the tools and techniques I have extensively researched and used with my own clients.Have you ever decided that you really want to go for something but have either talked yourself out of it before you started? Or gone for it for a short while, but then sabotaged it? If so, then this book will help you change the way you think and act moving forward.This book breaks down the twelve most common self-sabotaging areas that come up time and time again during my sessions.If you want to lose weight, become healthier, grow your business, go for a promotion, or start a new relationship, then this is a must-read. As you go through the book, you will start to discover why you haven't succeeded in the past, but more importantly, how you can succeed in the future.By implementing the exercises and lessons in this book, you really can achieve all that you dream of.In this incredible book, author Brooke Bownes shares how she went from being a scared young girl with a long track record of self-sabotaging behavior and a debilitating lack of self-worth to starting a successful business, talking on stage, and helping thousands of people to break through their own self-sabotage cycle.Connect with Brooke:Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theconfidencecommunitybeconfidentseenheardhavefun/Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/brookebownes01Download her freebie: 5 Stage Way To Break The Cycle Of Self-SabotageSelf-talk: our words have power Trust: in ourselves is imperativeAwareness: is the key to breaking the cycleGratitude: is the quickest way to bring us into the present momentEmotions: play a huge part in our thoughts and self-talk Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Julia is the founder of Positive Impact TV and the Self-Mastery Magazine, created to motivate, inspire, and help people transform their lives using personal development and the stories of others who have done it.Julia thrives on featuring people of Impact and creating lasting benefits for her audience by publishing motivational stories and transformational journeys of business owners and individuals in the Self-Mastery Magazine and the Positive Impact TV videocast. Julia’s obstacles Julia was born in the Soviet Union, a very structured communist environment. At 19 years old, her parents told her they were all moving to Canada. She was suddenly uprooted from her university, her fiance, and the entire life that she had built during the 19 first years of her life, and had no say about the move. Nothing worked according to plan and her life unraveled. 25 years later, she ended up in Mexico where she currently lives.During her adulthood, she first married a full-blown narcissist, and later on, married the polar opposite of a narcissist, who left her with a void, an inner emptiness that she couldn’t fill up with her personality. She felt lonely in this second marriage and she also ended up breaking up. She found herself in the process of figuring out what a healthy relationship looks like.Connect with JuliaThe best way to connect with Julia is through her LinkTree as she keeps it up to date: https://linktr.ee/pitvFacebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/vital8yFacebook Positive Impact TV page: https://www.facebook.com/PITV.MediaFacebook group “Pay It Forward Group and Community”: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pitvgSelf-Mastery Magazine LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/smhub Positive Impact TV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PositiveImpactTV Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Listen in to know how Tracy came to be the Renegade Mentor!Tracy Nosal aka Renegade Mentor has been assisting business women, owners, and entrepreneurs to break through barriers that have kept them stuck, frustrated, and unfulfilled for 15 years.Tracy has utilized her 36 years of public relations and her science background to achieve optimal results for her clients.Her work is transformative for lasting change and the results are endless.Connect with TracyFB profile - Tracy NosalFB page - Renegade MentorIG - Renegade_MentorEmail - [email protected] Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Alyssa Pfennig is an intuitive coach and Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) living her best life with her daughter in Mexico. If you're curious about how to connect to horse spirit medicine and your body's wisdom to transform unhealed patterns of trauma, fear, and shame, connect with her below.She empowers women to share their unique medicine with the world by creating the life and business their heart desires through a combination of self-mastery, intuition, clarity, and marketing strategies that actually work.Her divine purpose is to help women get out of their heads and into their hips to transform unhealed patterns of trauma, fear, and shame. She has brought several businesses to life, including creating, expanding, and then selling a 2,500 sq. ft. yoga studio and wellness center for six figures and launching a digital marketing business and online programs that set the stage for her digital nomad life. She has been honored to share yoga as a therapy with veterans experiencing chronic pain and PTSD in conjunction with the VA Hospital and Indiana University among other clinical work. When she's not speaking, teaching, or writing, you can find her spending time with her beloved daughter and dog…and dancing the tango.Connect with Alyssahttps://alyssapfennig.comhttps://[email protected] +1 317 344 9887San Miguel de Allende, MexicoIG: @alyssapfennigFB: https://facebook.com/alyssapfennig5 Ways to Balance Your Body, Mind & Spirit https://alyssapfennig.com/5ways Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe

Kate Herford is a mom of 2, stepmom to 3, fur mom to a crazy Golden Retriever, and a Business Coach and NLP practitioner. Kate lives with her partner and family in Victoria Australia. She has an adventurous streak having jumped from a plane not once but 5 times!She is passionate about freedom, sovereignty, and living consciously focusing on natural health and wellbeing and creating a community of like-minded people to support each other.Kate's mission is to empower aspiring business moms to go from unseen, unheard, and lacking belief in themselves or their business idea to becoming the confident, accomplished CEO of their successful 6 figure business so they can create the freedom and lifestyle they dream of.Connect with KateWebsite: https://www.kateherford.com.au/https://bit.ly/ebookattractionmarketingsecrets - Magnetically attract your dream customers and clients using the Attraction Marketing Secrets...Facebook Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/kateh1967 - Kate's always up for new connections, send a pm at the same time as a friend request and let Kate know that you are connecting due to the podcast.Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/kateherfordconsultingKate’s Facebook post just after our recordingI just finished recording as a guest speaker on the podcast Real Talk Real Women which launched today. (I’ll let you know when my episode is released)What an amazing experience!Connecting with Gemma Serenity Gorokhoff has led to some real a-ha moments and realizations which I have been able to see for myself and share with my clients.Here’s the thing….When you meet someone for the first time, you have no idea what they have been through. You don’t know their history.You don’t know about their childhood – family dynamics, how happy, sad, or traumatic it was.You don’t know what happened to them or for them in adolescence or as an adult.You have no idea about their work history. Whether they loved their job or it was a career they fell into. Whether they were recognized for their gifts and talents or were treated poorly and paid crap.And this got me thinking about my own life, my many and varied jobs, and why I didn’t have just one career path in one industry.You see the revelation I had was that perhaps my own lack of career path led me to be in business….Maybe, just maybe, it was because of a past trauma (and there is one that changed everything for me) that I needed to work throughWhat I do know is that being in business exposes EVERY SINGLE LIMITING BELIEF I have ever had about myself…..- I’m not good enough.- Who’d listen to me?- Question myself about why it’s taken me soooo long to actually make money- Getting stuck in perfectionism- I’m not an expert in anything because I’ve jumped around in my career.- How can I run a business because I feel guilty about taking away family time.- I’m not successful because I’m not making $10k per month as everyone else seems to onlineHere’s what I realized and recognized……Many of my clients have a similar journey, unable to see how totally bloody awesome they are or focus on what really makes them happy or how to stand out from other business owners.Why is that?Because as a woman and a mother they’ve spent their life avoiding healing from their own trauma and in the process they feel lost and don’t know who they are without their kids or their partner or family.That was me in my 40s when I was run down and exhausted.I cried myself to sleep because my body was telling me I needed to look after myself and heal from that childhood trauma.I know for the most part people see me as strong, confident, and outgoing ….but that’s a mask I’ve worn from the time I was 6 years old and raped by a doctor for the first time.Why? I hear you ask…Because I was tall!Yep, that’s right.The Frankenstein doctors in the 60s, 70s, and 80s wanted to make tall girls short – because no one would marry them if they were too tall, and short boys tall so they would be men.The striving to create children and women who fit in… it’s a social norm that is heightened by social media today.Now at that moment as a 6-year-old…….I decided that no one was going to help me - so I never asked for help, I had to do everything myself.I decided no one loved me and that I was unlovable otherwise they would have seen what I was going through and stopped itI decided I wasn’t enough so set about trying to be the best at school and in sports but this just made me stand out and be bullied for being the best or picked on for getting second or thirdI lived my life from that 6-year-old’s perspective and yes it has impacted every aspect of my life and business.I recognize now through personal development the impact it has made on me and those around me.For those of you who see a confident outgoing woman, the mask comes and goes, there is fear and doubt that visits me and shows up in life and business.And I remind myself that I was not responsible for the horrible things that happened to me that now…..I get t

Annica’s bioStress Less and Earn More without Anxiety and Burnout.Reclaim Your Time and Financial Freedom. Live the Life you Want and Deserve.During her daily interactions with clients, Annica noted that too many are stressed out, unhappy, and living without direction or purpose. Goals, hopes, and dreams have long been dismissed as unrealistic and unachievable. Many are feeling overworked, underpaid, stuck, and undervalued.Since experiencing the same burnout in her early twenties, her purpose has been clear and she has been living in a balanced flow with opportunities presenting themselves. After identifying her own self-doubt and limiting beliefs, she had the courage to unapologetically grab these opportunities without any guilt or fear anymore.Her passion is to help others avoid the burnout she once endured and successfully achieve their goals in a happy and balanced flow. Annica is a performance coach, rebirthing breath worker, natural therapist, and former financial planner with extensive experience in a variety of industries such as corporate, finance, insurance, hospitality, and mining. Over the past 6 years, she has coached numerous groups and well over 120 people one on one, to achieve their goals and vision.She knows how to get results and will teach her clients how to implement simple strategies to achieve what they want in order to live their best life, completely on their terms.She has been serving the corporate and wellness industry in various areas since 1997. With the tools and methods Annica has developed over her years of serving others, she is helping business owners and driven, professional high-achievers hit their goals without burnout, sacrificing their health, relationships, or passion for life in the process.She offers proven strategies to success through self-paced training, and group and one-on-one coaching.Annica Gustaffson helps exhausted, burnt out Corporate Managers, aged 30 and 55, working ridiculously long hours yet feeling like they are getting further behind, failing at their job and worrying about ending up divorced and unemployed, to reclaim their time, money and freedom WITHOUT sacrificing their health, family and sanity, in as little as 8 weeks.More info about Annica GustaffsonAnnica originally comes from Sweden in Europe and has been living in Brisbane, Australia since 1999.Her favorite topics to talk about are:Stress & BurnoutSuccess HabitsStress less, Earn MorePeak PerformanceFinancial EducationWealth CreationPersonal and Professional DevelopmentPassive IncomeLife Balance & PurposeLove your LifeAdvanced Communication & NegotiationConnect with AnnicaEmail: [email protected]: +61 410 617 017Book a 1-on-1 coaching session: https://calendly.com/annicacc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annicacc/Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/annicagustafssonccInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annicagustafssoncc/YouTube Video of this Episode Get full access to Gemma’s Gem blog & Real Talk Real Women podcast at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe Get full access to Gemma’s Gem at gemmasgem.substack.com/subscribe