Finding Strength: Self-Defense After Trauma with Hecate and Chie
It doesn't have to be like that and it shouldn't have to be like that.
Have you ever wondered how self-defense training can help in the healing process after trauma? In this heartfelt episode of 'Finding OK', Hecate opens up about her personal journey with self-defense training following sexual assault. Midway through, her sister Chie joins the conversation, adding her own valuable insights. They explore the significance of muscle memory in emergency situations and discuss the often-overlooked aspects of verbal self-defense and setting boundaries.
The episode also tackles tough topics like the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses and the 'freeze' response many experience in dangerous situations. Through candid discussions and personal reflections, Hecate and Chie highlight how self-defense training can be a powerful tool for survivors, helping them reclaim a sense of safety and control. As Hecate poignantly notes, 'It doesn't have to be like that and it shouldn't have to be like that'.
Tune in to 'Finding OK' for a compassionate, empowering conversation that sheds light on the complexities of healing from trauma.