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Deliberately Unbound

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

Deliberately UnboundMay 31, 2023

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The Ugly Side of Awareness

The Ugly Side of Awareness

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

Cornerstones of Communication

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

Should and Shame Loops

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

Are We Really Ourselves?

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

Expect the Unexpected

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

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

Changing Your Beliefs

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

Unbinding Denial

What are you denying about or to yourself?
Please join me for a gentle look into our reality of truth.
Apr 20, 202305:47
Choose Your Responses

Choose Your Responses

Because I have processed and gained an understanding of my past trauma, that doesn't mean the memories are gone. Unexpected reminders can highlight old experiences activating survival responses.
Apr 15, 202307:13
The Final Performance

The Final Performance

Someone (myself included) is always reminding us of what we think we need or want and what we ARE NOT DOING. And if we're not grounded, inner safety isn't secured, anchors in place, and a bare minimum of self-worth in place, those reminders can feel defeating and drain our energy leaving us feeling unsafe.

Does this resonate with you?

So, I have to ask myself, "How am I contributing to the social pressure for myself and others to perform?"
Apr 01, 202306:01
Love is Never a Mistake

Love is Never a Mistake

Mistakes happen and apologies for the error(s) are a common expectation.

However, we may find ourselves standing in left field wondering how to right a wrong, especially if we apologize for OUR feelings that surface as a result of the mistake.
Mar 21, 202304:50
Living Unbound in Active Abuse

Living Unbound in Active Abuse

"How do I live Deliberately Unbound while I'm in an abusive relationship?" is a question I've been asked in multiple ways. Please join me as I share how I have learned to live with challenging situations.
Mar 12, 202305:03
Trusting Sense and Sensibility

Trusting Sense and Sensibility

Whether we Understand or not, society holds the expectation that the population should blindly trust many aspects of life. That blind trust can leave me stretched thin beyond my physical and mental capacity.  I invite you to join me in this brief exploration of Self-Evident Sensibilities.

Mar 04, 202303:07
Defying Conventionality

Defying Conventionality

Please join me for this intimate look into an anomalous message meant for my understanding and as an answer to my Intent.
Feb 20, 202306:32
Full Bodied Acceptance

Full Bodied Acceptance

I invite you to join me for a brief look into the process of Body Acceptance with a survivor who is challenged with Body Dysmorphia.
Feb 11, 202307:23
Time To Trust

Time To Trust

Join me for this brief episode as I explore one aspect of change.
Jan 11, 202306:03
Sometimes Love Is Not Enough

Sometimes Love Is Not Enough

When mental health turns violent, it's going to take a lot more than love and comfort as you both move towards stabilization and inner safety.
Nov 25, 202211:42
Safety of Presence

Safety of Presence

Being present now for Tweens is a gift that will grow exponentially.
Nov 19, 202207:00
Bread Crumbs

Bread Crumbs

Today, the Responsibility to protect our peace via Awareness, Discernment, and Understanding is more important than ever before. Please, join me on the latest episode of Deliberately Unbound to learn what steps you can take to guard the health of you and your relationships.
Nov 06, 202206:29
Expectations Are Not Facts

Expectations Are Not Facts

Listen in for a simple three word phrase that is a game changer for anxiety, worry, fear and more.
Oct 08, 202209:41
Facing Unmet Expectations

Facing Unmet Expectations

None of us like facing parts of our authentic selves that leave us feeling uncomfortable. But it is our Responsibility to explore as much as we can on our Post Traumatic Growth Paths.
Oct 02, 202206:57
Choice Is Power

Choice Is Power

My recovery journey began with a Choice to save my life. I trusted the instincts that I needed to attend to my internal well-being before I could manage external changes. Today, I am grateful I Trusted that Choice to follow my path to Unbound Living.
Sep 24, 202206:39
It's Not About Me

It's Not About Me

The passing of my husband left me abruptly awake to the future risks and challenges I would face in financial, social, emotional, psychological, and physical areas of life while raising my grandson alone. That wasn't my only wake-up call.

What I didn't expect was the very recent Awareness that my life after trauma path, Becoming Unbound, began with one choice.
Sep 18, 202208:34
Appreciation for What It Is

Appreciation for What It Is

I invite you to join me on a brief message about appreciation for Awareness, Acknowledgment, and Acceptance.
Sep 15, 202203:54
The Guilt of Anxiety

The Guilt of Anxiety

I listen to and feel my thoughts and feelings form beliefs about who I am. The woman I know as my authentic self is ever changing, flowing, learning, and growing.

I don't need to Be or Do anything to know I am enough.
I only need to Believe.
Sep 07, 202204:60
You Have Choice

You Have Choice

One of the worst crimes committed in SA or DV is for the abuser to steal the concept of Choice from their victim. Coming to the Awareness you have Choice is one of the first steps to becoming Unbound. I invite you to join me today on this brief episode with an important question. 

Aug 30, 202203:48
The Perception of Energy

The Perception of Energy

Life after trauma can bring many pleasant gifts from the Universe. Please join me as I explore the process of unwrapping one of those gifts.
Aug 25, 202205:08
Mixed Messages

Mixed Messages

Those messages you think may be mixed? You aren't reading them wrong. Most likely they are mixed; however, it's not only the messages that are the issue. It's been my experience a lack of boundaries and mind-body connection inadvertantly invites and receives them. Allow me to share with you my experiences in this difficult to navigate area of communication.
Jul 31, 202208:41
Magic

Magic

Don’t ever believe the Universe does not have a sense of humor or won’t give someone a smart smack of humble pie if taunted. It can be more cheeky than humans.
Jul 27, 202207:41
Confirmation Bias & Trauma Recovery

Confirmation Bias & Trauma Recovery

Who's to say, "the answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything" is not "42?" Offering my perspective on breaking the resistance to trauma recovery.
Jul 08, 202210:49
What's At Stake?

What's At Stake?

It's up to us. Now more than ever we must be exquisitely vigilant, aware, and act before we all lose. I invite you to listen to my take away on the overturning of Roe v Wade.
Jun 27, 202212:03
Assigning Meanings for Acceptance

Assigning Meanings for Acceptance

How much of what we understand is because of the meaning we have assigned. What meaning do we assign to traumatic anniversaries?
Jun 25, 202207:32
Evolving Declaration of Truth

Evolving Declaration of Truth

Acknowledging our truths isn't easy. It takes a massive amount of courage, not strength, to look at the beliefs that we hold about ourselves based on experiences in our lives.
Jun 10, 202210:12
I Am Sher Unbound

I Am Sher Unbound

In one moment, with one statement, I staked my claim on the present. I AM. The only thing I must be is enough for myself.
Jun 03, 202206:02
Integration of Love With Awareness

Integration of Love With Awareness

With so many not allowing themselves to acknowledge and embrace their value (hidden behind unhealed wounds), it is of no surprise to me why it is so much of a struggle to feel our authentic selves and share our gifts. It's also of no surprise why survivors struggle to free themselves of their past and thrive with Awareness of Self-Love.
May 29, 202205:33
Courage to Feel

Courage to Feel

My intent is to feel, not simply exist with the unconscious survival mechanisms. I invite you to share this major win with me!!
May 11, 202205:37
Why Are We Allowing This?

Why Are We Allowing This?

My personal opinion is rarely shared. I share a passionate opinion concerning the deeper outcome of what will happen to women's choices if Roe v Wade is overturned.
May 04, 202207:03
Shaping the Energy of Conception

Shaping the Energy of Conception

Being able to describe who I am, not what I am, with feeling is critical to the development of my self-awareness, confidence, and self-worth. Please join me on this episode as I share with you developing self-conception from victim to Unbound.
Apr 29, 202207:25
Surrender to Feeling

Surrender to Feeling

Viewing energy as a life force isn't as difficult as FEELING it. I invite you to listen in on this episode about the vulnerable experience of learning to surrender to feeling.
Apr 22, 202206:54
Attunement

Attunement

Attunement may be described as a Knowing without Knowing, something deeper than intuitive. Please join me as I share with you a recent experience with my energy and attunement.
Apr 19, 202207:21
My Emotional Hotline

My Emotional Hotline

In a moment when your hotline is triggered, the worst thing you can do is nothing. The best thing you can do is what is appropriate for you.
Apr 08, 202206:10
Sharing The Truths of Dreams

Sharing The Truths of Dreams

"Facing our truths through writing heals us in so many ways. We learn what is important to us as we pen our pain and turn the page."

I invite you to join me on this episode as I explore acceptance and sharing our truths for recovery from trauma.
Mar 17, 202208:47
Positive Transformation of Trauma

Positive Transformation of Trauma

Do you think the following statement is true or false? "Trauma can transform in positive ways." Feel free to explore your answer in your journaling today after a brief explanation of my answer, on this episode of Deliberately Unbound.
Mar 09, 202204:48
International Women's Day

International Women's Day

Journaling Inspiration: March 8
Mar 08, 202200:56
Aftershocks of Assumptions

Aftershocks of Assumptions

Even seasoned, self-aware and informed trauma survivors may not recognize we are unconsciously accessing dormant or hidden assumptions about ourselves following a trauma reminder (trigger). Can we prevent these self assumptions?
Feb 25, 202205:37
Journaling Inspiration #9: The Aftershocks of Triggers

Journaling Inspiration #9: The Aftershocks of Triggers

A new journaling prompt to draw awareness to our view of self after a trigger.
Feb 25, 202201:40
Dragons can be an Ally

Dragons can be an Ally

Though I choose to Live Deliberately in the present, I can only do this with the concession there's no winner or loser in the battle between my ego and present self. There's only an Alliance.
Feb 19, 202206:49
What Made You Decide?

What Made You Decide?

Please join me this week as I explore with fresh perspective what made me decide to Living Deliberately after resolving the traumatic experience of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Feb 11, 202205:42
Journaling Inspiration #8- Living Deliberately

Journaling Inspiration #8- Living Deliberately

What is Deliberately Living to YOU?
Feb 09, 202201:14
Journaling Inspiration #7: Simplifying Life

Journaling Inspiration #7: Simplifying Life

Sometimes we are trapped in our own bubbles of unawareness or inappropriate dismissive attitude towards our worth. This journaling prompt may inspire you to explore simplifying life.
Jan 25, 202201:35
Journaling Inspiration #6

Journaling Inspiration #6

Do you worry about what you "should" do with your time?
Jan 20, 202202:58
Journal Inspiration #5

Journal Inspiration #5

Today's inspirational prompt comes from a hidden part of my heart I am Unlocking -- slowly.
Jan 16, 202200:56
Journaling Inspiration #4 -- Parts of Self

Journaling Inspiration #4 -- Parts of Self

Another journaling prompt for your trauma recovery experience. This episode focuses on parts of self.
Jan 11, 202203:16
Journaling Inspiration #3

Journaling Inspiration #3

Explore the healing power of journaling with this and other prompts on your trauma recovery path.
Dec 26, 202100:39
What Do We Need to Be Aware Of?

What Do We Need to Be Aware Of?

There are over 2.7 million wounded grandparents parenting their grandchildren in the US today. This episode will share with you how we can become aware of what we need to be aware of as grandparents raising our grandchildren.
Dec 23, 202112:04
Journaling Inspiration: Abandonment Wounds

Journaling Inspiration: Abandonment Wounds

Journaling Inspiration #2
Dec 21, 202100:47
Journaling Inspiration

Journaling Inspiration

Short inspirational journaling prompts, delivered to you for your healing journey.
Dec 18, 202100:34
Trusting Our Ability to Self-Trust

Trusting Our Ability to Self-Trust

How can we live the life we desire if we cannot trust ourselves? Join me on this episode and share with me a bit of the background process of what it takes for a survivor to lean in and trust the ability to self-trust.
Dec 17, 202119:32
Unhooking From Should

Unhooking From Should

An informative conversation with guests, Erica Jayne Parker and Syl Sabastian, covering ways to unhook from should and the importance of unrelenting positivity when learning to become aware of what we are unaware of. How does this figure into trauma recovery? Listen in for the answer to that question and more! 

Dec 11, 202102:10:35
Unhooking from Should Audio ONLY

Unhooking from Should Audio ONLY

Join my guests and I in a conversation focusing on what we can do to unhook from "should" -- a word that perpetuates low self-worth and a lack of believing in ourselves. Video option available on Spotify. * Guests: Erica Jayne and Syl Sabastian.
Dec 11, 202102:15:09
Self-Proving Independence of Being

Self-Proving Independence of Being

Recently, I experienced several social situations which allowed me the opportunity to explore self-proving my abilities with the management of subtle red flags with the intent to control. I invite you to join me on this episode as I explore self-proving my Independence of Being.
Dec 03, 202110:41
Journey of Love

Journey of Love

I was gifted the honor of speaking with Michelle C. Lee, author, singer, creator, composer and one of the most authentic people I have the privilege of being acquainted with. Join me in welcoming this amazing woman share her insights of her personal journey to love on her recovery path. 

Dec 01, 202147:30
Spiritual Samurai - Keith Villanueva

Spiritual Samurai - Keith Villanueva

Author Keith Villanueva shares tools for healthier living and highlights from his book, Spiritual Samurai. 

Nov 17, 202101:13:36
Part 2 Conversations That Heal: Leon Walker, Jr

Part 2 Conversations That Heal: Leon Walker, Jr

It's not often we get an opportunity to have a conversation of substance with the intent to understand. The conversation with Leon continues in this episode: Part 2.

Nov 12, 202155:12
Conversations That Heal: Leon R. Walker, Jr. Author, "Broken."

Conversations That Heal: Leon R. Walker, Jr. Author, "Broken."

I had the opportunity recently to listen and seek understanding of Leon R Walker Jr -- an author, veteran, creator, public speaker, and a Narcissist. I invite you to listen with an open mind, as I did, As Leon shared vulnerable memories and raw truths about his life and losses as a Narcissist.
Nov 12, 202158:37
Intent to Unbind (Part 2 of 2)

Intent to Unbind (Part 2 of 2)

We may not be able to choose when something prompts a trauma reminder, but we CAN set an intent then choose awareness, discernment, and understanding to leverage the powerlessness that's often felt during and after the episode.
Nov 06, 202152:08
Intent to Unbind (Part 1 of 2)

Intent to Unbind (Part 1 of 2)

Exclusive reading from Unbound 100 Days of Intent, discussion with author and program creator, Syl Sabastian, and other guest Q&A. Fun, intriguing, and always fresh.
Nov 06, 202140:50
Announcement for IGTV Live

Announcement for IGTV Live

An invitation to join me Friday November 5, 2021 for an exclusive reading from Unbound and question and answers about the process in real time of Becoming Unbound.
Nov 03, 202101:14
Lost Rites of Passage

Lost Rites of Passage

Listen in to my chat with friend and fellow inner work journey traveler, Marvin Hitson, Jr., as we raise awareness to the impact and recovery from Lost Teen Rites of Passage.
Oct 29, 202152:58
Shame Unbound
Oct 22, 202105:45
Minimizing the BS
Oct 15, 202146:36
Preposterous Beliefs

Preposterous Beliefs

When we are aware, we are empowered to "out the preposterousness of BS", and develop our personal beliefs with deliberate intent. Join me for a brief excerpt from a conversation (Zoom) with author, philosopher, and elucidator, Syl Sabastian.
Oct 09, 202115:35
Unbinding "What If."

Unbinding "What If."

What if we found out what we believed about ourselves wasn't true? Join me on this very special anniversary edition of UNBOUND.
Oct 01, 202116:18
Being Unbound

Being Unbound

Whether you see yourself as victim or survivor, we can become unintentionally immersed in our own stories of victimization and subsequent survival. This is especially true if our focus is our purpose (coaching, therapist, etc.). Join me on this episode of Unbound and listen in on what Being Unbound means.
Sep 27, 202106:50
Justified

Justified

Can we justify cutting people off without speaking our truth? Join me in this episode of Unbound about a controversial move to protect yourself in the dating world.
Sep 25, 202106:53
Why I Stayed

Why I Stayed

Confirmation Bias holds us prisoner to our false beliefs we are unworthy of respect, live and a better way of life. Perhaps you share some of these same beliefs? Please join me on this brief episode of Unbound.
Sep 25, 202106:35
Creative Healing

Creative Healing

Listen in on a candid conversation with Soren Perdition, a dynamic creator on TikTok, who uses a creative platform to share his thoughts about his trauma recovery journey.
Sep 07, 202124:07
Disarming the Ego

Disarming the Ego

The job of the ego is to keep us safe. Sometimes its efforts can be more unhealthy, or harmful to us, than good. Join me this episode, while I share helpful examples of how to gently disarm your ego.
Aug 27, 202107:17
Reclaiming Self

Reclaiming Self

We can choose to explore or ignore our wounds for which all the justice in the world will never bring conciliation. We cannot reclaim what we never had, nor erase what was. But, we are not without choices.
Aug 22, 202107:11
Mindfulness & Perspectives

Mindfulness & Perspectives

"Mindfulness allows us to see in the present moment what we couldn't see yesterday." Sher Unbound
Aug 16, 202104:17
Survivor's Guilt

Survivor's Guilt

Special: A moment of encouragement.
Aug 05, 202100:59
The Right (way) to Rage

The Right (way) to Rage

You have the right to be angry. But, if we combine anger management with awareness, acknowledgment, and acceptance, the energy this creates can be harnessed and used strategically for good purposes.
Aug 03, 202108:25
Shame is an Anchor

Shame is an Anchor

When we fear open dialogues because our story may hurt someone or it hurts too much to tell, we are carrying shame as an anchor. This anchor prevents us from exploring the abundance of life that is available to everyone.
Jul 29, 202104:48
Acknowledge Your Emotions

Acknowledge Your Emotions

People living with difficult situations or recovery from trauma tend to minimize deeper emotions, such as grief, shame, and anger. We suppress our emotions instead of validating and allowing the body to convert them to much needed energy in the moment. Join me on this episode of Unbound as we explore minimizing our emotions surrounding our stories.
Jul 10, 202107:04
When In Doubt...

When In Doubt...

As a trauma survivor, it can be challenging to choose based on "possible" red flags giving other people the benefit of the doubt is the preferred course; however, I fully understand the necessity of being cautious based on our histories. Join me on this episode of Unbound, where I highlight the importance of trusting your perception and embodiment.
Jul 05, 202107:31
Why We Struggle to Break Free

Why We Struggle to Break Free

Your abuser exploited your insecurities, primarily your need to feel safe. Your best defense against returning to old patterns is awareness and understanding of your need for inner safety.
Jun 17, 202106:51
Nurturing Inner Safety

Nurturing Inner Safety

I invite you to join me today on Unbound, as I share a valuable and proven methods for learning how to become attuned to, and in control of our bodies, all of which I use regularly. These methods are beneficial to long-term sustainability of our overall emotional and physical well-being.
Jun 02, 202111:37
The Weight of Trauma

The Weight of Trauma

Sexual violence not only affects us long-term emotionally, but for many it also affects us physically.

I'm referring to the weight of shame we carry -- the visible weight. It's a sensitive topic, even for me; but it's a topic I feel called to speak about. Please, join me on this sensitive but important episode of Unbound.
May 29, 202109:15
The Stories We Tell Ourselves

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

If you recognize that you are consistently being drawn to the same type of people, fawning over them, and then experiencing the same feelings of rejection each time, perhaps it's time to recognize it's not about you, but it's about your past.
Join me on this episode of Unbound as I share a hard truth about a result of the abandonment wound.
May 17, 202108:19
I Can Learn

I Can Learn

Repeated experiences of traumatic events can cause memory and cognitive abilities to seem impaired. Join me in this episode as I discuss the role somatic energy healing can play in your recovery from psychological trauma.
May 12, 202108:06
Proof

Proof

Comparing ourselves to others only deepens the wound of body image. We convince ourselves we are the only ones who could hold this much body shame or shame for who we are or our past.

I want to offer you proof that you are not who you believe yourself to be if you're committed to doing the work. Listen in for bonus material on this episode of Unbound.
Apr 28, 202109:15
Emotional Triggers

Emotional Triggers

We can wake up and have the best of intentions to start our day off right with breathwork, meditation, a full glass of water before we gulp our coffee...and in a flash, we are triggered. Automatically we step into our survival program (fight, flight, freeze, fawn), leaving those around us bewildered as to what they just witnessed.
Apr 13, 202108:05
Finding Home

Finding Home

Is home really where are heart is, or is it a feeling; a place within us? After all, wherever you go there you are.
I think we find home within us when we have truly accepted ourselves.

When we choose to stop finding fault with everything about us, we find there is no longer a desire to keep running. We have finally come home to who we really are.
Tune in to this episode of Unbound and discover 3 ways to find your way home to YOU.
Apr 12, 202107:52
Investing in Yourself

Investing in Yourself

Ask me, Sher, what investing in yourself delivers. I'll show you proof that any investment in ourselves is choosing to live as the highest version of us for our future. Join me today on this episode of Unbound is I share a few of the reasons we resist our journey to trauma recovery.
Apr 06, 202107:55
Your Body Won't Lie to You.

Your Body Won't Lie to You.

When situations arise which bring us to sense a familiarity, IF we are mindful of the cues our bodies send us and recall they are signals to us something is needing our attention, and WHY WE MUST LISTEN TO OUR BODY, we have an increased chance of saving ourselves from a barrage of unnecessary painful emotions and days of recovery.
Mar 31, 202107:49
Connecting Heart to Home

Connecting Heart to Home

Connection is more than fellowships, friendships, intimate relationships. Genuine connection is about unconditional acceptance and love. While we can provide that for ourselves, we also need that level of connection with others. The first place that we experience this level of connection is through our mother.
Mar 22, 202112:05
Upholding the Standard of Showing Up

Upholding the Standard of Showing Up

Consider the possibility you aren't less than in any way. Rather you are unconsciously using comparative judgment.

We seem to be quite good with empowering others, but when it comes to giving back to ourselves, there is a tendency to minimize our strengths and worth by disempowerment. Join me today on this helpful episode of Unbound.
Mar 18, 202106:24
Special Edition: Inner Child Safety Meditation

Special Edition: Inner Child Safety Meditation

Enjoy this special edition of Unbound, as I guide you through a brief meditation focusing on the love and safety of your inner child.
Feb 26, 202113:09
Claim Your Worth

Claim Your Worth

When we place value of people, places, and things as having more value than we hold for ourselves, it becomes more challenging to attend to tasks that bring real value to ourselves and our inner child.
Join me in this special episode dedicated to all survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Feb 16, 202117:12
The Relationship with a Narcissist

The Relationship with a Narcissist

Please join me in welcoming Blogger, Creator, Coach and Advocate, Carla Wright as she courageously shares her story of life with a narcissist. Carla provides extra insight on how to love again after trauma. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Feb 09, 202145:41
Unmet Expectations

Unmet Expectations

There is a hard lesson in recognizing you have been holding others responsible for your happiness. The lesson feels much like a broken heart, and you may even experience feelings of shame for allowing yourself to be human. Listen into this episode of Unbound about connecting to tour heart space.
Feb 06, 202106:34
Listen to Your Body

Listen to Your Body

There comes a time that a "need" to allow the emotions to come through presents itself. For the sake of our health and relationship with ourselves, we must choose to do the work and release then from our bodies or face genuine hardships ranging from physical injury to internal illness.
Feb 03, 202108:26
Patience and Time Find Solutions

Patience and Time Find Solutions

Essentially, when we are safe, the answers come.

Inner work requires patience and deliberate focus. It's not easy for somebody who's a fearful-avoidant to "relax" and allow the answers to unfold. We want answers. We want solutions, and we want them now. Join me on this episode as we unlock the answer to the question, "Will I ever feel better?"
Jan 28, 202108:56
Intent to Love Myself

Intent to Love Myself

When we open the heart to the self, we reconnect to what we need most - the love of self. Join me this episode as I read an excerpt from my book, "Unbound 100 Days of Intent."
Jan 27, 202109:53
A Conversation: Body Shaming & Image

A Conversation: Body Shaming & Image

Join me this episode as Kristina Kubala, Support Coach, shares her story of the struggle many of us are too familiar with - body shaming. We go deep in this conversation, revealing some of where our shame originates and how to free ourselves of that deep, sometimes disabling emotion.
Jan 24, 202151:44
A Conversation About Shame with Marvin Hitson, Jr.

A Conversation About Shame with Marvin Hitson, Jr.

Shame is a barrier to living the life we dream of, the life we were meant to live. Join me on this episode as Marvin Hitson, Jr. shares with me his vulnerable truth about how shame showed up in his life and the steps he took to release it.
Jan 18, 202101:02:53
Gaslighting

Gaslighting

Gaslighting is the fog you live with and can't seem to walk far enough to get out of. Join me for this episode of Unbound as I unlock the door to this mysterious emotional abuse.
Jan 09, 202108:52
A Conversation with Myles Scott

A Conversation with Myles Scott

Today is a special broadcast of a conversation between me and Relationship Coach, Mentor, and friend, Myles Scott. My healing journaling began with Myles more than a year ago as a group facilitator, then my Coach, and now a close and valued friend.
Join us as we go into a deep and stirring conversation of emotional resilience, our survival programs, and more. Myles shares the key to healing, in this special episode of Unbound.
Dec 20, 202001:05:58
Don't Let Your Triggers Write Your Future

Don't Let Your Triggers Write Your Future

Join me this week as I explore Somatic Awareness and the important role body awareness plays in our trauma recovery.
Dec 17, 202009:45
SAFE

SAFE

What do you need to feel safe?

Before we were wounded, we were dreamers who were going to change the world.
As wounded children, we created and adapted survival programs, eventually forgetting who we are so we could survive. This episode explores SAFE, my own "safe word" for restoring my sense of inner safety.
Dec 07, 202008:23
Surrender to Truth

Surrender to Truth

When we surrender to the truth of who we are, and not the identity we created, we can begin to release the pain of our trauma.
Dec 03, 202012:03
What's the Real Story?

What's the Real Story?

As trauma survivors, it’s hard to trust our intuition. If we go with the premise intuition is based on experience, and our beliefs are knowledge, then what we think we have intuited to be true is not valid.
Nov 11, 202010:12
Giving Grace

Giving Grace

Unlearning the survival skill of hiding behind perfectionism has been one tough habit to break. When survivors learn to give themselves grace, notable changes happen.
Nov 02, 202010:45
Courage to Change

Courage to Change

I've been through a lot of changes since beginning my journey to release my past. This last week I moved just under 900 miles SW....

While I know and feel I am different, set my boundaries and what my intentions are for dating, I have been afraid to put myself out there on an app or in person.

The next few episodes I will explore our fear of change and different perspectives that surround entering the dating scene after trauma.

My friend and collaborator, Christine Fedorchenko, is with me tonight to speak about her experience in building relationships after trauma.
Oct 04, 202031:03
You Are Not a Mistake

You Are Not a Mistake

Many survivors believe they are a mistake, especially when they begin digging into inner work. Sharing another essay from the book, "Unbound - 100 Days of Intent" , Sher brings loving awareness to disconfirm that belief.
Sep 23, 202011:39
Releasing Triggers

Releasing Triggers

This week I am joined by a special guest and soul sister, Ilyse Sugar. Our topic is acknowledging and releasing triggers, something many survivors of trauma live with in an above-average presence in our lives. Listen in as we share and discuss how disconfirmation of the beliefs we carry of who we are and are not.
Sep 17, 202024:17
Sharing Our Story of Sexual Abuse

Sharing Our Story of Sexual Abuse

How do we tell? Who do we tell? Sher Unbound talks about her awareness of sexual abuse and her first attempt to tell someone about the sexual abuse abuse she had been experiencing. *Trigger warning: Sexual Abuse.*
Sep 10, 202021:11
Holding Space: Safe and Loved

Holding Space: Safe and Loved

Two stories and life has come full circle when I recognize the ability to unbind from pain of the last comes when we create and hold space for others.
Sep 02, 202020:48
Intent to Feel

Intent to Feel

Welcome to the first episode of Unbound - 100 Days of Intent. I invite you to join me on the journey of sharing my story as a survivor of sexual abuse, domestic violence and psychological abuse. While I did not hide my story, I was not healing because I was not allowing the feelings.
Aug 26, 202017:25