Hopeful Hearts Podcast

Shannon and Tamara talk about Tourette syndrome and the inspiring biopic about John Davidson, a Scottish man living a life of activism and awareness. This topic leads to discussion about Dolly Parton and how we learn to live a life of empathy.

Shannon and Tamara discuss the shocking case of Gisele Pelicot, a woman abused by her husband and more than 70 men via chemical submission. Her strength to face her abusers and her quote, "Shame must change sides," has made her a hero to survivors worldwide.

Shannon and Tamara discuss the new Netflix true-crime documentary Maternal Instinct and how many families have some sort of generational trauma that needs to be healed before it's too late.

Dr. Dawn Harrell talks to Shannon and Tamara about healing the whole body - mind, body, and soul. Learn more about Dr. Dawn and Bear Paw Medical by visiting:www.bearpawmedical.com

Shannon and Tamara talk about the responsibility to speak up and speak truth when we see friends and family in dangerous situations.

Shannon and Tamara discuss the space shuttle launch and telling your story of trauma or abuse. Do you have to see to believe?

Shannon and Tamara sit down with medical massage specialist Sarai Hurt to learn about how the body keeps score and what we can do to release trauma and emotion stored up in our muscles and organs.

Tamara and Shannon talk to Georgina, the very first person to receive help from Hopeful Hearts Ministry, all the way from Newfoundland, Canada. She shares pieces of her story and how she's now thriving!

Shannon and Tamara discuss the spooky shows theyve been watching this October; specifically Monster: The Ed Gein Story, My Father, the BTK Killer, and The Perfect Neighbor. Are killers born or made? Do shows like these raise awareness to mental health discussions or just desensitize us?

Shannon and Tamara are joined by guest, Melina Wilcox, LPC, to discuss consent. This show is not for little ears and could be triggering to some. There is discussion of SA. After the recording stopped, the conversation continued and one thing that came up is the importance to always check in with your partner in the middle of encounters. Survivors of abuse will often disassociate and may not be ab...

Shannon and Tamara talk about the HBO Documentary, The Vow, about the NXIVM Cult. It's easy to criticize anyone who gets sucked into a cult, but how many of us have found ourselves controlled by others? Listen and decide what your takeaway is.

Shannon and Tamara take a trip to Colorado to pray and plan for Hopeful Hearts Ministry. They discuss birthday meaning, grief, recent flooding in Texas, and empathy.

Shannon and Tamara spend the day at a local restaurant with the Hopeful Hearts Ministry Board and discuss Narcissist Awareness Month.

Shannon and Tamara discuss their personal experiences with self-sabotage and offer advice on how to stop.

Shannon and Tamara discuss the recent mini-series and documentaries about the Menendez brothers. Whether you believe their story or not, the recent online frenzy has forced a discussion around boys and men who are abused.

Shannon and Tamara discuss the crazy summer of 2024, the feelings involved, and the Hopeful Hearts Summer Book Club pick, Jennie Allen's book, Untangle Your Emotions.

Shannon and Tamara share some recent losses they've walked through, and the importance of acknowledging the pain. Is the pain of the loss worse than the pain of knowing what will never be?

Tamara and Shannon talk about some documentaries and shows they've recently watched about sexual assault. This episode is not for children, and should be listened to with caution, as topics could be triggering.

We have to learn to be our own advocate in all areas of our lives - especially with our physical and mental health. Shannon and Tamara talk about recent life events and learning to speak up.

Shannon and Tamara welcome Patricia Budd and Michael Kovaks, survivors and thrivers in their own right, of Sisters Minor of Mary Immaculate. Listen to Patricia's story of fighting for her survival, and how Michael, in a fight to save his mother, discovered his older sister's abuse of hundreds of women. We were very careful to not use triggering language, but please be advised that we discu...

Shannon and Tamara welcome Jason Andrews, one of the hosts of Just Us Men, a podcast that serves as a safe place for men, fathers, husbands to talk about sports and "manly" topics, but also about their everyday struggles, feelings, emotions, and pasts. Today, Jason opened up and shared his story of emotional and physical abuse from his first marriage. We begin to touch on how religious/d...

We often think of women when we think of survivors of abuse. Cameron Hayes came on the show today to offer a man's perspective, and speak about the importance of men seeking help for their trauma and abuse.

Everyone expects the holidays to be a time of happiness, but if you have experienced loss, it may not feel so happy. Shannon and Tamara talk about how to change things up, set boundaries, and look for joy amidst the grief you might be experiencing.

Shannon and Tamara welcome guest and friend, Lynn Feder, to today's show. Lynn works with Hopeful Hearts Ministry to teach our Just Breathe and Healing Yoga classes. Lynn shares why she is passionate about providing tools to help people transform their lives...mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, so they will ultimately feel happy, healthy, wealthy, loved, supported and at peace...

Shannon and Tamara welcome friend and Hopeful Hearts Ministry Board Member, Patricia Juarez, survivor and thriver, to today's show. Patricia shares her story of living her neat and tidy life she had built for herself in her box; a life that was safe and protected. She was a wife, mother, sister, friend, entrepreneur, and did a great job sweeping any unpleasantries out of her boxed in life. Lis...