Discover the transformative power of "Healing Verses: The Power of Poetry in Overcoming Military Sexual Trauma," a groundbreaking podcast hosted by Navy Veteran and Sound Alchemist Julie Jules Smoot. This unique series delves into the profound impact of poetry and mindfulness as tools for healing from military sexual trauma and post-traumatic stress. Each episode is thoughtfully crafted to guide listeners through a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to embrace breath, relaxation, an ...
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Join me for raw, soulful, and thought-provoking conversations about navigating life after sexual trauma and how to holistically heal from its impact.
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Uplifting and inspiring despite the heavy subject matter, as an expert by experience, Ishala Wayshower offers a clear road map to overcome sexual trauma and childhood abuse. Delving into topics such as reclaiming personal power, releasing shame and guilt, the key focus to unlock your own healing pathway with tried and tested techniques and practical tools. IshalaWayshower.com
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Join Shield of Sisters as we delve into the personal narratives of Lady Veterans who suffered Military Sexual Trauma during their service to our country. These courageous women shall be INVISIBLE NO MORE. The mission of Shield of Sisters is to support and empower Lady Veterans who have experienced Military Sexual Trauma by providing a sisterhood focused on healing and restoration. We create safe spaces where these courageous women can share their stories, access vital resources, and transfor ...
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A Concert on Thanksgiving for Healing
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43:13A Time of healing on Thanksgiving.De către Julie Jewels Smoot
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How to Love a Woman, a powerful poem by Julie Jewels Smoot that has been transformed into this powerful song by Sound Alchemist Julie Jewels Smoot, JS Worldbridger and Author Honey Badger.De către Julie Jewels Smoot
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Empath and healing by Sound Alchemist Julie Jewels Smoot, JS Worldbridger and Author Honey Badger.De către Julie Jewels Smoot
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🎶 Dive into the depths of your emotions with "The Spiral of Healing," an evocative track from our album *Threads of Trauma*. This powerful song beautifully portrays the internal storm we all face while navigating the journey to heal. ✨ Join us as we embrace empowerment through self-expression and "Speaking your truth." Let the melodies guide you on…
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My Body is My Home and Sacred Temple
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3:42🎶 Dive into the transformative power of self-healing with “My Body is My Home and Sacred Temple,” a heartfelt song dedicated to embracing the Divine Feminine. 🌊✨ From our enchanting album, *Neptune Gong: Dolphin and Whales*, this track invites you to honor your body as a sacred space filled with compassion and healing energy. Experience the soothin…
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🌪️✨ **Hold Me Through the Storm - A Healing Melody** ✨🌪️ Dive into a sanctuary of sound with "Hold Me Through the Storm," a gentle and powerful track from our album, *Heartbeats of Freedom*. This enchanting piece promises to guide your spirit through life's turmoil, crafting a harmonious experience that embodies relaxation and healing. Let the soot…
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Healing Waves of Venus Gong: A Venus Gong Sound Healing Immersion
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15:00Healing Waves of Venus Gong: A Venus Gong Sound Healing Immersion by Harmonious ResonanceDe către Julie Jewels Smoot
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"Infinite Reflections Within," an ambient track meticulously crafted to enhance your moments of study, sleep, relaxation, yoga, and Nia Floor Play. This soothing soundscape invites you to embark on a journey of compassion and self-healing, fostering mindfulness and tranquility with every note. As you immerse yourself in its gentle melodies, you'll …
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They Want Us To Kill Ourselves
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25:50In this raw and unflinching episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Kristin, a brave veteran whose service came with an unbearable cost. Kristin shares her harrowing experience of being sexually assaulted by both men and women during her time in the military. For years, she battled extreme alcoholism as a means to cope with the unimaginable …
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Wings Clipped, Voice Found Part 2
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22:49In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Meghann Trapp, an Air Force veteran whose promising career was tragically cut short. Meghann was medically retired from the military after enduring a sexual assault, a deeply personal trauma that forced her into an early and unexpected chapter of her life. Join us as Meghann bravely sh…
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In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Meghann Trapp, an Air Force veteran whose promising career was tragically cut short. Meghann was medically retired from the military after enduring a sexual assault, a deeply personal trauma that forced her into an early and unexpected chapter of her life. Join us as Meghann bravely sh…
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In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with singer-songwriter duo Johnny and Heidi, the creative forces behind the emotional anthem Women on Fire. Written for the Journey to Restoration retreat in partnership with CreatiVets, this song honors the strength and resilience of women veterans on their healing journey. Johnny and Heid…
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In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Jasmine—a U.S. Navy veteran and published author—who shares her deeply personal journey from military service to healing through writing. Jasmine opens up about the invisible battles she faced during and after her time in uniform, and how telling her story became a lifeline not only fo…
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In this powerful episode of the Shield of Sister podcast, we sit down with Tauyna — a courageous survivor of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) whose story of strength, survival, and transformation will move you deeply. Tauyna opens up about the battles she faced both in uniform and beyond, the long road to healing, and how she’s turned her pain into pur…
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In this unapologetically real episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with the fierce and fearless Kaila Fain—a woman who refuses to shrink for anyone. Kaila opens up about what it means to build strong boundaries, protect your peace, and chase your evolution without guilt or permission. If you’ve ever felt like you had to tone it down to be acce…
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In this unapologetically real episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with the fierce and fearless Kaila Fain—a woman who refuses to shrink for anyone. Kaila opens up about what it means to build strong boundaries, protect your peace, and chase your evolution without guilt or permission. If you’ve ever felt like you had to tone it down to be acce…
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Surviving the Unthinkable Part 2
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16:54In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Heather, an Army veteran whose life was forever changed by an unthinkable betrayal. She bravely shares her story of surviving sexual assault at the hands of someone she trusted—her own boyfriend and his friend—and the lasting impact it has had on her life, including the burden of an un…
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In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Heather, an Army veteran whose life was forever changed by an unthinkable betrayal. She bravely shares her story of surviving sexual assault at the hands of someone she trusted—her own boyfriend and his friend—and the lasting impact it has had on her life, including the burden of an un…
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Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is a devastating reality for many, but when the perpetrator is a spouse, the betrayal cuts even deeper. In this episode of Invisible No More, Wendy courageously shares her story of enduring MST at the hands of her husband while serving in the military. She opens up about the emotional and psychological toll, the challen…
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* TRIGGER WARNINGS – incest, suicide, intimate partner violence, rape * Shield of Sisters founder Shannon Hough is joined via Zoom by Jane Giampaolo, a U.S. Army Veteran who attended one of our Restoration Retreats in the fall of 2024. At the age of 21, Jane followed several of her siblings into military service as a way to escape her abusive paren…
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“Are You Sure That’s What Happened?” (part 2 of 2)
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21:31SUMMARY: *trigger warning* In this raw episode that is part 2 with U.S. Air Force Veteran Angela Pope, she shares why she used to feel like her voice didn’t “deserve” to be heard, that her occurrences weren’t “as bad as” others’. Listen as Pope talks about the extremely positive outcomes of the Shield of Sisters Restoration Retreat she attended in …
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Are You Sure That’s What Happened?”
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28:01Join Shield of Sisters founder Shannon Hough and her guest, U.S. Air Force veteran Angela, for episode 10 of Invisible No More. Angela was one of the first 15 in the Air Force to be selected for a specific MOS (military occupational specialty). She discusses the many “close call” experiences she had – during tech school that then bled over into her…
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This Episode is dedicated to supporting Abuse Survivors to navigate the Festive Season which often takes us back to where childhood trauma took place. Whether it's your home town, your family home or shared space with your perpetrator from childhood - this can be a charged, emotional and overwhelming which is far from festive! Recognise how to spot…
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Our Stories & the Stories We Tell Ourselves
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21:52We are worthy to share our experiences of the trauma and abuse we've experienced but sometimes our stories can hinder our healing process and even hinder our progress. We explore why stories can be triggering, how stories can keep us in a trauma loop and how we can access key information to unlock hidden trauma through story. Included is a powerful…
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Dont Be Afraid of The Awareness Part 2
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19:12In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Bethany, a compassionate therapist who bravely navigated her own journey of healing from military sexual trauma. Through deep introspection and personal growth, Bethany not only found the strength to heal but now dedicates her life to guiding others on their own paths to recovery. Join…
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Forgetting Trauma: Why do we block memories?
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19:47"Forgetting" our traumatic experiences is actually on purpose. In traumatic times, our system will rally to use all our resources for the best chance of survival which impacts how our we store our memories. Explore how we have an intelligent inbuilt survival mechanism and that holding the memory is surplus to requirement. How our body's carrying th…
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"In this solo episode of Invisible No More, host Shannon Hough brings you the latest updates from Shield of Sisters, including exciting news about the upcoming Journey to Restoration Conference. Learn more about the mission, the impact, and how this transformative event is helping military veteran women go from surviving to thriving. Don’t miss thi…
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Hello and Introduction: Unveiling the Podcast and Me
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18:01Heartfelt thanks for joining me on this journey, Ishala x For more tips, tools and information: www.IshalaWayshower.com https://www.instagram.com/ishalawayshower/ https://www.youtube.com/@IshalaWayshower https://www.tiktok.com/@ishalawayshowerDe către Ishala Wayshower
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Do Not Be Afraid of the Awareness
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22:41In this powerful episode of Invisible No More, we sit down with Bethany, a compassionate therapist who bravely navigated her own journey of healing from military sexual trauma. Through deep introspection and personal growth, Bethany not only found the strength to heal but now dedicates her life to guiding others on their own paths to recovery. Join…
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"'Normal' is Something We Just Make Up"
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19:28Navy Veteran Amie Arizmendi talks about her experiences during and after the Shield of Sisters Restoration Retreat she attended (in June 2024). A life coach and counselor herself, Amie speaks at length about the sisterhood she has found as a result of attending that retreat. She gives her thoughts & advice about finding the support a survivor needs…
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"We Lose Our Identities" Part 2 of 2
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23:12Jodi Barnett, a U.S. Navy Veteran and the Veterans Program Specialist & Women Veterans Coordinator with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses the current state of the Veteran community in the state of Wisconsin. She talks about her experiences of being met with surprise when she introduces herself as the Veteran, not the Veteran's…
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We Lose Our Identities" Part 1 of 2
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23:43Jodi Barnett, a U.S. Navy Veteran and the Veterans Program Specialist & Women Veterans Coordinator with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses the current state of the Veteran community in the state of Wisconsin. She talks about her experiences of being met with surprise when she introduces herself as the Veteran, not the Veteran's…
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Wisconsin Air National Guard Veteran Megan Haag, owner of Soil+Soul Farm Co, shares her post-trauma journey from addiction to healing, including the tools she continues to use in her own restoration from surviving to thriving. Megan offers advice learned from her own path about being your own best advocate when in the thick of that healing process …
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"Someone I Thought I Could Trust" Part 2
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18:25GUEST: Nicole Hanson, Army Veteran Part 2 of 2 Navigating the return to work after being assaulted by a member of your military unit might seem unfathomable, but sometimes you have no choice. The bravery necessary to walk back through that door cannot be quantified. Listen as Army Veteran Nicole Hanson tells us the story of her Military Sexual Assa…
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"Someone I Thought I Could Trust" Part 1
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24:09GUEST: Nicole Hanson, Army Veteran Part 1 of 2 Navigating the return to work after being assaulted by a member of your military unit might seem unfathomable, but sometimes you have no choice. The bravery necessary to walk back through that door cannot be quantified. Listen as Army Veteran Nicole Hanson tells us the story of her Military Sexual Assa…
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Our Pilot Episode! Listen as Shield of Sisters founder Shannon Hough, a Navy Veteran and Military Sexual Trauma survivor, leads us through her own journey of restoration following her trauma. She also shares the origin of Shield of Sisters and what the vision is for the future.De către shan hough
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In this introductory short, we lay the groundwork by defining Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and its profound impact on Lady Veterans who endured it during their service to our country. We'll hear from experts, survivors, and advocates who are committed to raising awareness and creating a supportive community for those affected.…
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Life After Sexual Trauma - Episode 1
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14:44Welcome to the inaugural episode of Life After Sexual Trauma! As someone who's triumphed over the impact of sexual trauma, it is my PASSION to help others do the same! In this episode, I talk about why I created this podcast and how you will benefit from listening. For more info, go to Chanin's Linktree Thanks for watching! Sending you many blessin…
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