Hecate
Hecate
Healing Honestly
Healing Honestly
Healing Honestly
Tuesday 5th August 2025
Join Hecate and Alisa Zipursky as they discuss healing, memory, and community for survivors of sexual abuse. A must-listen for support and insight.
Explicit
98 minutes
hopeful
informative
inspiring
challenging
supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Hecate
Overview:
Categories:
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Explore the legitimacy of traumatic memory.
- Debunk myths around False Memory Syndrome.
- Discuss self-acceptance in healing.
- Find strength in community support.
- Overcome self-blame and shame.
You are the expert in your safety and your healing and your well-being, and you need to be the person who gets to direct each step along the way.
In this heartfelt episode of "Finding OK," host Hecate engages in a profound conversation with Alisa Zipursky about her book, 'Healing Honestly.' The episode delves deep into topics crucial for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, offering a blend of personal storytelling and expert insights. Alisa, a survivor herself, discusses how traumatic memories affect survivors and the harmful misconceptions surrounding False Memory Syndrome. Her book aims to provide a less re-traumatizing resource for survivors, focusing on self-acceptance and overcoming self-blame.
Alisa shares her journey of creating a supportive community through her website 'Healing Honestly,' which began in 2016 as a response to her own struggles with CPTSD. Her work has grown into a thriving community, offering workshops and resources that emphasize the importance of listening to one's body and inner intuition. This episode also highlights the critical role of community support in healing, emphasizing that survivors are the experts in their own safety and well-being.
The conversation is not only informative but also inspiring, as Alisa's transparency and humor resonate strongly with survivors. She provides reassurance that healing is possible and emphasizes the power of human connection in combating self-blame and shame. The episode serves as a beacon of hope for those on their healing journey, reinforcing that they are not alone. Listeners are encouraged to explore more about Alisa's work and consider supporting creators like her through platforms like Patreon.
The episode closes with a reminder of the importance of collective liberation and the strength found in community solidarity.