Healing Journeys: From Trauma to Triumph
Episode Overview
Teresa Strong-Myrick shares her story of surviving childhood abuse. Importance of addressing ongoing trauma and healing. Role of life coaching in recovery and self-love. NASCA's mission to raise awareness and support survivors. Empowering survivors to make a difference in child abuse statistics. 
We deserve to be free. We don't have to live in that bondage. We deserve freedom. We just have to work for it.
In this compelling episode of the Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) podcast series, we hear from Teresa Strong-Myrick, a resilient survivor of violent, sexual, and emotional abuse. Her story is one of hope, growth, and transformation. Hailing from St. Petersburg, Florida, Teresa shares her journey of overcoming the trauma that lasted throughout her childhood and how she has emerged as an author, speaker, and life coach.
Teresa credits her healing journey to a combination of self-help books, counseling, the Life Recovery Process, and Neuro-Transformational Coaching. She emphasizes that healing is an ongoing process and that despite moments of feeling 'finished' with healing, new challenges often arise, prompting further growth. Now, as she builds her coaching business, Teresa offers insights and encouragement to others facing similar struggles.
Carol Levine, Vice President of the National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (NASCA), hosts the episode, providing a platform for Teresa to share her experiences and insights. NASCA aims to address issues related to childhood abuse and trauma by educating the public and offering hope for healing through various paths. Carol underscores the importance of survivors coming forward to share their stories and contribute to reducing child abuse statistics.
Throughout the episode, Teresa discusses her motivations for becoming a life coach and the impact of her work on both herself and others. She talks about her first book, 'Attack in Anger, Died in Love,' which emerged from a coaching assignment focused on finding positivity amidst trauma. Her second book, 'Unstrong: Six Ways to Build Your Self-Love Muscle,' offers readers practical strategies for cultivating self-love and embarking on the healing journey.
The podcast concludes with Teresa and Carol reflecting on the power of setting attainable goals and embracing the freedom that comes with healing. Teresa's story serves as a beacon of hope for anyone affected by abuse, reminding listeners that recovery is possible, and happiness is attainable with effort and support.