Michela Giordana Castro, licensed clinical social worker and religious trauma specialist, discusses her journey from a fundamental upbringing to helping survivors of abuse and those navigating spirituality post-religious conversion. Michela emphasizes the importance of not staying silent and avoiding shame in trauma recovery. She discusses ways to seek diverse support for domestic abuse, including professional help and safe individuals, and to prioritize your own well being. Michela highlights the challenges faced by those in religious instititutions who are under relationship abuse and encourages seeking external resources and details how her business supports domestic violence survivors who are still committed to their beliefs or who are transitioning out of religous faith and looking for a new path.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

1. Statistics of Protestant clergy mentioning domestic violence during service are low.

2. An open minded approach may be required if under abuse and not receiving support from religious authorities.

3. The internet as a significant tool in finding alternative answers when needing support.

4. The detrimental effects of staying silent and being shamed during trauma recovery.

5. Diverse support systems, including therapists and safe friends, as critical in recovery.

6. The challenges faced by domestic violence victims within a religious community.

7. Highlighting the role of self care and making even small changes to improve the situation.

LINKS AND RESOURCES:

Michela Giordana Castro YouTube Channel

Michela Giordana Castro Instagram @michelasmindmunchies

www.financialabusehelp.net

Sherry Lutz Herrington, founder of Strong Women Thriving and Sherrington Financial Fitness, shares her journey from a financially abusive relationship to becoming a financial expert and advocate. Detailing her experiences with abuse and subsequent financial disasters, Sherry empasizes the importance of financial education and support for women recovering from financial abuse. She highlights her efforts to create resources and courses to help women regain financial stability and confidence. Sherry advises women on how to seek support and financial literacy during and after financial abuse in a marriage or romantic relationship.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Growing up in a financially unstable and abusive household.
2. How your financial childhood affects your view of money as an adult.
3. The challenges of recognizing and leaving an abusive marriage.
4. The importance of financial education and support when starting over after abuse.
5. The challenges of finding resources and starting Strong Women Thriving organization.
6. How hard work and determination and bring around financial recovery.
7. Tips for women still under financial abuse or starting over after financial abuse.

RESOURCES AND LINKS:

Strong Women Thriving Website

Strong Women Thriving Video Interviews

www.financialabusehelp.net

Mr. Jay, betrayal trauma practitioner and interpersonal relationship coach, shares his challenging childhood marked by financial abuse and multiple relocations. Despite these hardships, he pursued education. earning several prestigious degrees and becoming a youth counselor and special education teacher. His father's death triggered a panic attack, leading him to focus on betrayal trauma, earning certifications and creating a TikTok following of nearly 25,000. Mr. Jay emphasizes the importance of self care, vision boards and re-framing negative self talk. He also discusses his efforts to raise awareness about betrayal trauma's impact on the workplace.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Shifting your mindset to empowerment, from "Why me?" to "What now?"
2. The commonality of financial abuse in dysfunctional homes and its long terms effects on how one views money.
3. The importance of nurturing critical thinking in recovering from trauma.
4. Managing the holidays when there's triggering questions and comments.
5. Visualizing your goals and aspirations for the coming new year.

LINKS:

https://mrjayrelationshipcoach.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@BetrayalTraumaPractitioner

www.financialabusehelp.net