Beyond Surviving with Rachel Grant

Are you a survivor of trauma, trying to navigate daily life and feeling overwhelmed at every turn? Do you want to take your healing to the next level by using the power of your own story? My guest, Matt Pappas, will show you how he took his journey to the next level and sped up his healing faster than he ever thought possible. You’ll learn how once he understood how anxiety was lying to him and pl...

​Eve shares highlights from an interview with a public incest survivor, Sujatha Baliga who is breaking the silence all around the world and offering new ways to create justice for survivors. She is a nationally recognized expert in restorative justice, criminal & juvenile justice reform, and forgiveness. What's her recipe for healing? Eve introduces us to one of Sujatha's favorite daily medita...

In this episode, I interview Neil Jaffe, writer and co-produce of "Off the Record", which tells the stories of three survivors who sought justice against their perpetrators. Two of the survivors reported their abuse to law enforcement and criminal charges ensued. The third survivor filed a civil lawsuit for money damages against the religious commune in which he had been sexually abused as a child...

​Eve shares her "me too" catharsis surrounded by 350 college students at their annual Take Back the Night Event. She talks about the difficulties of participating in the campaign and critiques its incidental erasure of suffering for so many survivors of sexual abuse. Lastly, she reminds us to find spaces that are nourishing and healing during these difficult times and to be cautious when consuming...

Do you know what happens after the healing process? Are you truly embracing your authentic self for a purpose driven life? Healing from sexual abuse is a victory that’s not shared by everyone. After healing it’s expected that you will automatically know which direction to move next. But healing from sexual abuse is a destination on your journey to purpose. Today we’re going to hear a survivor’s te...

In this episode, I share an interview I did with Bill Murray for an episode of Stop Child Abuse Now radio. During this episode we talked about the impact of abuse on the family, how to talk to children about abuse, the warning signs of abuse, and how my program, Beyond Surviving, helps adult survivors of sexual abuse break free from the past and return to their genuine self. Support our show ! If...

In this episode, I interview Dennis Randall, survivor and author. We explore his journey healing from abuse he experienced at the hands of his mother, bullies, and a babysitter, particularly how he found a way to make peace with the gaps in his memory and went on to restore his life. Support our show ! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingp...

​Donna Jenson gives newfound hope through her life-giving book, Healing My Life from Incest to Joy, available next month. She shares the joys and difficulties of her writing process and where she found the courage and support to take this on. A longtime activist, Donna offers tips on how she stays engaged in the world while staying focused on what really matters. To learn more about her work visit...

I speak with Kristin Walker about the challenges that survivors of early childhood abuse experiences face, how to continue to heal throughout life without healing being your life, and how to discover your survivor superpowers! Support our show ! If you’d like to make a donation in support of the podcast, go to http://bit.ly/beyondsurvivingpodcastdonation - all contributions will be applied towards...

Why is it so hard to turn the corner? Healing. Joy. Abundant life. How do we get there? The first step is turning our faces toward the light. Toward beauty. Toward Hope. Often when life hands you a plate you didn't order, it's easy to lose your will to truly live. The heavens seem to be shut tight and your daily life becomes a battle just to keep your head above water. Perhaps you can’t even remem...

​Eve introduces us to a resilient survivor & artist who shares about her process in creating "Reclaimed Voice", a Curatorial Proposal Series exhibition that explores her journey to find strength and healing through art. Birthed over a nine month period of intense studio investigation, her paintings, drawings, poems, videos, virtual realities and video games present a powerful artistic expressi...

​Eve speaks with Martha about her role in coordinating creative arts workshops for survivors of sexual trauma. She shares about the history, impact, and future of these empowering workshops, with a focus on racial justice and inclusiveness. Listen to Martha passionately share her vision for transforming trauma and creating healing spaces for all. Support our show ! If you’d like to make a donation...

For survivors of abuse, shame can be one of the most pervasive feelings we carry well after the abuse has ended. As a result of trauma, we come to believe that we are at fault or to blame for what has happened. This then transforms into a deeply rooted way of being that impacts our sense of self. For example, we might come to believe that we are unlovable because we were abused. We might come to b...

​Eve invites Chris to share his experience being sexually intimate with partners who have experienced trauma. They discuss consent, overcoming miscommunication, and the value of patience and self-compassion when it comes to creating a strong sense of trust and safety for a satisfying sexual experience and relationship. At the end, Eve introduces a new social media campaign getting off the ground,...

Have you heard things like "I can’t talk to your mother like this, your father doesn’t understand me the way you do. You are such a good listener. I always feel so much better when I talk to you"? Was your body so keenly focused on that it didn’t feel like your own? If so, you may have experienced what is called Covert Emotional Incest. Listen in as we discuss the effects and identify the healing...

​Eve's back and she's not alone! Her first guest on the show is her oldest friend, #1 support, and also a survivor. Listen to this candid conversation about the struggles and triumph of finding support in their healing. Also, what would you say if dad called and said "Lady Gaga has PTSD!" Difficult conversations require bravery, but we're worth it. Finding a Therapist Support our show ! If you’d l...

Do you feel like you are merely coping, one day at a time, living a narrow life that is unfulfilling? Are you struggling to see "the point" in being in this life that has hurt you so bad? Are you ready to start living a full life, where anything you want to be is possible? If you are tired of feeling broken and fragile, fearful of the world around you, then this month's show is for you. You will b...

​Eve shares about the meaning of this month's awareness raising campaign in her decade of advocacy work as well as how it can be the most triggering time of the year. She references Ashley Judd's response to Trump. Sometimes courage is speaking truth to power. Sometimes resistance is simply in existing when you are coping with the incomprehensible violence that sexual trauma and violence causes. I...

In this episode, we explore how our family courts are getting it wrong and subjecting children who have been sexually abused to a lifetime of abuse. We discuss how we as a society need to be aware of this issue and how you can help. We also dispel the myth that mothers falsely report sexual abuse and explore how children are not being protected and women are unable to protect their children in the...

Eve shares about how much practicing self-compassion means for her healing and offers ways you might transform negative self-talk and distorted beliefs into care and concern that may heal your hurt more than any other medicine/treatment. But first, she rants about society's inadequate response to sexual violence and when she recognizes she's in need of a dose of self-compassion to calm her fury, s...

Are you living your life in denial because you are too ashamed to acknowledge that you were a victim of abuse? Does shame make you feel like you are an embarrassment to your family and loved ones because you were abused? Are you tired of being held back by the "dark" secret you harbor in your life? This show will offer tips on acknowledging and coming to terms with abuse without being defined by t...

Eve dives into some of the murkiest survivor waters, sharing personal experiences with vulnerability and difficulties around trust. She shares about her own anxiety that creeps up on her even in situations where she thinks she feels safe. She reminds us that being guarded may have been a helpful survival mechanism at one point. Lastly, Eve provides some psycho-education about trust and how traumat...

For SINGLES: * Are you frustrated and disappointed with being alone, wondering when you will find your one big love? * Are you scared to open to love again? * Do you think you don’t have the time to find love? For COUPLES: * Are you being triggered by your relationship? * Are you frustrated with yourself for being impatient? Whether you're single or in a relationship, you’re about to embark on the...

Eve shares about what it means to have agency in her life and taking ownership of skills she wants to learn that she may have missed growing up. She offers insights about planning ahead for Valentines day or fun ideas to celebrate any kind of love in your life to help manage loneliness that may come up. Additionally, Eve discusses consent and safety and what that might look like for survivors who...

Do you experience a disconnect from the incredible spirit you know you truly are, and are meant to be? Get a pen and paper now, to bridge the gap between the burdened parts of you and your true Self. This show is an invitation to stop and recognize what you know on the inside, about the truest form of you. If you are willing to validate it on the outside, it can help you grow into your greatest po...