Hang In There

If you live with PTSD, you may know how a song, a sound, or a familiar voice can instantly pull you back into memories your body never forgot. This episode is for anyone who has experienced that sudden shift, when the present disappears and the past takes over.

In this episode of Hang In There, you are invited into a conversation about triggers, the nervous system, and what it means to stop running from what once felt unbearable. Through an honest discussion of exposure therapy, this episode explores how healing can happen slowly, intentionally, and on your...

Duration: 00:36:45

The holidays are often portrayed as magical, but for many survivors of abuse, this season brings fear, pressure, and painful memories. In this deeply honest episode, Melissa shares the story of a mother trying to hold herself together in the smallest moments of peace, only to be met with scrutiny, control, and emotional harm.

Through this holiday experience, we explore the hidden reality so many survivors face: performing, pretending, and protecting others at the cost of their own well-being. Melissa also speaks to the quiet weight carried by survivors navigating harmful family dynamics, reminding listeners that abuse...

Duration: 00:39:01

In this episode of Hang In There, we welcome Tara Floersch, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in trauma, domestic and sexual violence, and women's empowerment.

Tara shares her journey from an intern at Alexandra House to her current role at Conscious Healing Counseling, where she partners with Alexandra House to provide therapy services for survivors. Together, we explore the importance of trauma-informed therapy, how trauma impacts the brain and body, and why finding the right therapeutic fit matters so deeply.

Tara also reflects on the power of the therapeutic relationship and how understanding...

Duration: 01:02:32

In this episode of Hang In There, we sit down with Shweta Nema, a corporate professional and survivor of narcissistic abuse, for a conversation that transcends borders. Shweta shares her story of breaking free, finding her voice, and dedicating her life to raising awareness about narcissistic abuse.

Together, we explore how abuse knows no boundaries, it exists across cultures, workplaces, families, and communities. Shweta helps uncover the often unseen forms of narcissistic abuse and the deep emotional impact it leaves behind. She also shares how survivors can begin to recognize patterns, understand trauma bonds, and rebuild a...

Duration: 00:33:14

In this episode, Christine, the owner and coach of Leto Advisors and Advocates, an international divorce and co-parenting group, shares her compelling journey from a challenging international custody battle to becoming a fierce advocate for children's rights. 

With credentials as a certified divorce and co-parenting coach, clinical trauma-informed coercive control and domestic violence counselor, and expert witness, Christine's personal experience in the family court system has fueled her mission to support others facing similar struggles. Her story is one of resilience, having transformed her own life from desperation to empowerment, and she now dedicates herself to guiding o...

Duration: 00:49:33

For too many survivors, safety isn’t found behind closed doors. It’s found in community, support, and housing that protects instead of harms.

In this episode of Hang In There, we sit down with Jenny Green, Director of Housing & Supportive Services at Alexandra House, to talk about why safe housing is survival. Jenny shares the life-saving work Alexandra House provides - 24/7 emergency shelter, housing support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, and why stable housing is a cornerstone of healing.

This conversation sheds light on the critical role domestic violence shel...

Duration: 00:51:44

This episode takes a powerful turn as we welcome our very first guest—award-winning artist, comedian, singer, songwriter, and playwright Maryann Maisano. Known for her ability to take life’s heaviest truths and transform them into something relatable, heartfelt, and even funny, 

Beyond her creative achievements, Maryann also shares a deeply personal story—that of her sister Angie, whose life was tragically marked by abuse. Angie’s story is one of loss but also of legacy, and it continues to shape Maryann’s art and her voice.

In this episode, we talk about Maryann’s p...

Duration: 00:50:43

Not all abuse leaves bruises.
Sometimes, the most damaging forms of control are carried out in silence.

In this episode of Hang In There, we uncover the deeply painful and often overlooked reality of coercive control—a form of abuse that operates through manipulation, isolation, fear, and unspoken rules. You’ll hear how survivors are left questioning their reality, their worth, and even their sanity—all without a single punch being thrown.

No Words Needed explores:

What coercive control actually looks likeWhy it’s so hard to explain—and so easy to...

Duration: 00:33:37

Reclaiming voices. Redefining power. Rising together.

This podcast is for every woman who’s ever been silenced, overlooked, or made to feel small. We explore what it means to reclaim our rights, our identities, and our worth — diving into the powerful connections between women’s rights, cultural expectations, and the often-hidden impact of abuse.

We’ll talk about the deep confusion that happens when an abuser imposes his beliefs on you, and how a survivor may adjust — even agreeing outwardly just to stay safe — while her true self lies buried underneath. Together, we’ll unpack the ways we le...

Duration: 00:32:27

Prove Our Pain is a raw and honest podcast about surviving abuse—and what it costs to be believed.

We speak openly about PTSD, panic, and the fear of being “too complicated” to love. We talk about the impossible double bind so many survivors face: protect your mental health and risk losing your children, or stay in the abuse just to keep them safe. 

From the bathroom floor to the courtroom, we explore what it means to survive systems that don't protect until it's too late.

We need the chance to heal...

Duration: 00:41:00