WELCOME TO ESD GLOBAL’S EXCITING NEW PODCAST SERIES ON TRAUMA HEALING! In a world filled with everyday challenges and deep-seated traumas, we at ESD Global believe in the power of healing. That’s why we’ve launched this special series dedicated to exploring the journey of trauma recovery and empowerment. From the scars of wars to the complexities of personal relationships, from workplace stress to health struggles, and everything in between, we understand the profound impact of unhealed trau ...
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Episode 9: Healing Sexual Trauma with guest, Tiffany Taylor, LCSW, BCD
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27:30Welcome to Episode 9 of our trauma healing series. In this episode, Tiffany Taylor, LCSW, BCD—Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Motivational Speaker, Sex Therapist, and Pleasure Coach—shares insights on healing from sexual trauma and the importance of reclaiming intimacy and pleasure as part of the recovery journey.…
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Episode 8: A Decolonial Approach to Transgenerational Trauma with guest, Gabriela Rojas-Lozano
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34:50Join activist and feminist Gabriela Rojas-Lozano as she delves into a decolonial approach to transgenerational trauma through Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD). Learn how reclaiming power and agency can heal and strengthen resilience across generations.By operationsvd
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Episode 7: The Neurobiology of Trauma with guest, Ijeoma Ann Nwafor
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32:53Discover the 7th Episode of Our Trauma-Healing Series! Join us for an enlightening and transformative episode featuring Ijeoma Ann Nwafor, an experienced psychologist, as she delves into the Neurobiology of Trauma. Learn how trauma impacts the brain, nervous system, and body, and discover the profound ways our bodies respond to traumatic experience…
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Episode 6: Exploring the Role of Boundaries in Trauma Healing and Teaching Practical Strategies for Setting and Respecting Boundaries in Self-Defense Training with guest, Lisa Gaeta
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25:30Welcome to the 6th in our trauma-healing series; this episode is titled ‘Exploring the Role of Boundaries in Trauma Healing and Teaching Practical Strategies for Setting and Respecting Boundaries in Self-Defense Training’. In it, Lisa Gaeta, CEO and founder of IMPACT safety Southern California, shares her expertise on how boundary-setting can aid t…
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Episode 5: Creating Safe Spaces for Trauma Survivors with guest, Sarah Rees
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31:33Welcome to the fifth episode of our Trauma-Healing series, where we explore 'Creating Safe Spaces: The Importance of Inclusive Environments for Trauma Survivors.' Psychotherapist Sarah Rees shares insights from her healing journey and discusses the role of friends, family, counselors, and community in supporting trauma survivors.…
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Episode 4: Self-Care for Instructors with guest, Chana Weinberger
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34:10Welcome to this episode of our Trauma-Healing series. Today, we explore the topic of "Self-Care for Instructors." In this episode, we examine the various types of traumas that self-defense instructors and other support providers for survivors may encounter. We also discuss strategies for self-care to prevent burnout. Our special guest, ESD Super In…
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Episode 3: Healing Trauma Through Movement, with guest, Tasha Ina Church
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32:41Tasha is an empowerment self-defense and yoga instructor, female entrepreneur, course creator, author, podcaster, blogger, and the founder/owner of ElleLiveAction. Tasha shares about her journey with trauma and how exercise played a pivotal role in her healing process. She shares how movement can be a powerful for individuals looking to reclaim the…
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Episode 2: The Holistic Nature of Empowerment Beyond Physical Self-Defense
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31:35In this episode, our esteemed guest, Casandra Hitzman, an American feminist and anti-racist advocate, brings forth valuable insights. Drawing upon her extensive experience, she explores how fostering empathy can serve as a transformative solution. Cassie sheds light on her years of assisting individuals who have caused harm to others, guiding them …
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Episode 1: Telling Our Stories, with guest, Idara Ekanem
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23:18Welcome to the inaugural episode of the ESD Global Trauma-Healing Series. In this episode, titled ”Telling Our Stories”, our esteemed guest, Idara Ekanem, a Nigerian-born lawyer based in the United States, courageously shares her personal journey through grief, depression, and ultimately, healing following the loss of her child. Join us as we embar…
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