Peace Over Pieces Domestic Abuse Survivor Podcast

Liz Alley is a survivor, author, advocate, and educator whose life has been dedicated to helping others find safety, healing, and hope after abuse. When she entered a battered women's shelter in Big Bear, California, with three of her children in 1990, she believed escaping the violence would end the fear. Instead, she began a much deeper journey—one of rebuilding her identity, rediscovering her faith, and learning how to transform pain into purpose.In this episode, Liz shares her powerful story of surviving domestic violence, navigating the challenges of healing, and finding the courage to move forward. She opens up about the experiences that inspired her memoir, The Road to Big Bear: A Memoir of Domestic Violence Survival, Faith, and Forgiveness, and the lessons she learned about resilience, forgiveness, and personal strength along the way.Liz also discusses her decades of advocacy work supporting survivors, educating young people about violence prevention, and creating programs that strengthen families and communities. From serving as a domestic violence advocate to founding a family resource center and helping vulnerable populations rebuild their lives, Liz has dedicated herself to turning her own healing into a source of hope for others.Her story is a powerful reminder that survival is only the beginning—and that healing, purpose, and a meaningful life are possible on the other side of abuse.

Ronni and Jennie are sisters who weren't supposed to be friends. Growing up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, they were forced into the roles of "hero" and "scapegoat," and pitted against each other. They came together as adults to repair their relationship, help each other heal, and break the cycle of trauma and abuse for their own children. In this episode, they share their story, including the abuse that occurred between them. They do so because many people who experience abuse in adult relationships were also abused as children—recognizing the connections between these experiences can be an important part of healing. Their mission is to combine their personal and professional backgrounds to raise awareness about childhood trauma—particularly the damage done to sibling relationships—in order to help others find healing. Ronni Tichenor is a Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the State University of New York-Polytechnic Institute, specializing in family studies. Jennie Weaver is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in family practice and mental health. For additional resources, visit www.ronniandjennie.com.

Welcome to "Peace Over Pieces," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of resilience through abuse. Today's guest is Sofia Souiri, a remarkable resilience coach and integrative psychotherapist. Sofia offers a safe and nurturing space for her clients to explore their deepest issues, with a specialized focus on trauma and abuse.But Sofia's journey to becoming a resilience coach is a unique one. Before discovering her true calling, she spent six years in the fast-paced world of finance. It was during this time that she realized her innate passion and extraordinary skills lie in helping people enhance their self-motivation and self-regulation, guiding them through the intricate process of change.Join us as we delve into Sofia's inspiring story and her unwavering commitment to empowering individuals to leverage their strengths, overcome adversity, and embark on their personal journeys of transformation. And that's not all—Sofia is not just a coach; she's also an influencer and a digital creator, using her platform to spread positivity and inspire change.Whether you're seeking to build resilience in your own life or simply looking for motivation and guidance, "Navigating Resilience" is the podcast for you. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical tools to help you thrive in the face of life's challenges. Sofia Souiri is here to lead the way, and her story is one you won't want to miss.

Meet Lisa Precious, a devoted spiritual guide, coach, and entrepreneur on a mission to support others in their transformative spiritual journey. Her tools dissolve outdated beliefs, empowering individuals to embrace their true selves. Overcoming personal trauma fueled her passion to help others achieve their highest growth potential. Lisa's unique spiritual gifts provide unmatched guidance, unraveling obstacles, and revealing profound realizations. Embracing the challenge of understanding the abuse cycle led her to higher consciousness and God. Lisa believes every life experience is an opportunity for growth and encourages taking full responsibility for success. Through her brand, Smiley Blue, she spreads happiness and aligns people with nature's principles in an innovative, refreshing, and fun way. For Lisa, embracing our true essence brings peace to the world.

"Hello there, I'm a patchwork artist with the business name, Patchwookmama, on Instagram. I began sewing in September 2021 as a distraction when I had really bad insomnia after leaving my abusive situation. I started with hand sewing, then bought a sewing machine, and finally today I bought a serger to experiment with! Feel free to frolick along with my Instagram to see my heart-work creations and where I vend at.My other callings are my sweet sonshine child, my pets, and singing, and loose free dancing with intention. My personal medicine of choice besides plants are music and movement."-Katie ️"

My name is Ayo, I live in Hampshire, Uk. I’m 37 (almost 38). I love to keep fit, working out, yoga and running. I write poetry about love/heartbreak and things in between. I love to dance and enjoying my freedom and second chance at life. I am now working on building a career so I can be successful, thrive and show my children that I came out the other side a success story. I hope they will be proud of me. The relationship lasted 16 years, last 9 with the abuse I talk about. Although overall the relationship had controlling aspects and a lot of emotional abuse, hugely affecting my confidence for a long time. After the main big arrest, he also had me arrested another two times for “breach of non-molestation order”, showing how relentless he was during this time.”

Hi, my name is Kebz I’m a 29 year old woman living in the Easy Midlands, England. Here I tell my story of how falling into a domestically abusive relationship as a teenager led me to fall victim to predatory men as a young adult & my journey with what happened to me mentally afterward and how I learned to cope, survive and thrive as a woman heading into her 30s! I hope my story can be an inspiration to others. Instagram: @kxbznxwton

19-year-old Steven Stakias is a sophomore nursing major and survivor of abuse. He shares his heart wrenching story of sexual assault and abuse at the hands of his fraternities president while attending York College of Pennsylvania. In this episode Steven will share his experience with his on going title IX investigation and healing his trauma.