Hope when there was none

Kellina is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community. Little do people know Kellina is actually a hard of hearing person. She became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her own online coaching business while finishing working on her book! Find more about her here- IG: de...

It's #SoulfulSunday ! I was drawn to a quote this month. There was a time when I realized that I wasn't just consumed by the crazy around me and I felt normal. It's an AMAZING feeling and realization. There wasn't a heaviness on my shoulders. Its was surreal and I had to think this is what normal is? Have you ever had that feeling? Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they c...

On today's #TeachableTuesday I share the signs of "Intimate Partner Abuse". Any type of abuse is about control and power Sexual abuse is a tough subject to talk about. With abuse there is shame and embarrassment. Intimate Partner abuse can look like: * Sexual humifaction * Forced nudity * Unwanted intercourse *Forced sex with others * Interfering with birth control * Unwanted advances and touching...

Join me and special guest, Vernon Davis, as he shares his journey of healing Type 2 Diabetes. Vernon is a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend. He and his Wife currently own a baby brand, Prince and Duchess Collection, founded in honor of their son. They also run a publishing company, Davis Family Publishing, and will be releasing their first publication Q1 of 2022. Their first book wil...

It's #TeachableTuesday and I'm diving into "How to Advocate for victims of Domestic Violence". How do you begin? Is there training? What can you do today? Here are a few ideas to get you started! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to s...

*Trigger warning regarding Lizy's story of past trauma from her childhood.*  Join me and my special Guest, Lizy Maratea!  Lizy is the creator of Full Spectrum Compassionate Coaching, through which she offers cannabis education and protocol development, as well as guidance on mindfulness, medicated movement, and mindset management for transforming one's life and regaining total agency ove...

How can you really tell if he/she is really repentant? I'll dive into the signs to look for on today's episode.  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate others about emotional traumas...

Amanda Ferrat is the founder of Value Yourself Counseling and is a certified emotional wellness counselor, Advanced EFT Practitioner, and professional speaker. She started her business after a long and complicated journey with her own grief, physical, and mental health struggles as a way to use her education, skills, and experience to help other women on similar journeys. She works to create a wor...

If you don't have a practice start asking yourself some easy questions. Starting with: Who am I? What do I want? What do I need? Or what does my body need? These will get you started! Tune in for more!  #SoulfulSunday Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know h...

A Vision Board is a great tool to help you turn your dreams into reality! By collaging inspiring pictures, quotes, powerful words and affirmations you can live the life you wish for. In this workshop you will: Tips on gaining clarity on what you are seeking for your life. Tools to make a powerful board of your own. You are free to bring personal pictures to include on your board of yourself or lov...

Natasha Carlow is my special Guest today as she shares the inspiration for her new book-Mike Nero and The Superhero School. This book will be launched during Kindness Month which will be observed again in February 1st, 2022. Natasha says, Mike Nero and the Superhero School was written for my son, who was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. It tells the story of an incredible group of students, some with...

Sorry for the audio issues! It's #TeachableTuesday and I'm sharing a bit about Narcissistic Rage. Basically this person is having a meltdown (tantrum). The triggers can range from: * A feeling that they are losing control * Someone is saying something they think is offensive or criticizing * They want attention * Victim is setting a Boundary and sticking to it * A victim may be speaking out about...

It's #SoulfulSunday! Let's talk about raising our "Happiness" chemicals in our body naturally! These will cost you little to nothing to do and you can start today! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowermen...

We passed over 1,000+ plays! While it is so humbling as I mentioned before it is really tugging on my heart. The passion on my heart is to share my story so other can know they are not alone. I have been honored to have many AMAZING women and men share inspiring survivor stories, counselors, therapists, authors and more have shared not only stories about abuse but other emotional traumas from eati...

Parental Alienation is a form of abuse! This is where another parent uses tactics to turn your child against you by brainwashing, offering gifts, or spying on you! Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowermen...

Earlier this year I was inspired to pick up a hula hoop and I dove into learning hooping on YouTube and found Debra Cohen! This feisty woman inspired me to keep going with my hooping journey. I was blessed to be a guest on her show. She candidly opened up about her experience as a child that she pushed down. After suffering from whiplash from a car accident, Debra had a flashback from her childhoo...

Having coping skills for dealing with a rollercoaster of emotions during the holidays or anytime can be hard to think of when those moments get away from you. Let's create a "Healing toolbox!"  This was a lifesaver for me during those rough times. I recently posted about self-care for "Flashbacks" that you can find here- https://anchor.fm/melinda-j-kunst/episodes/Self-Care-For-Flashbacks--Episode-...

It's holiday season! What does that mean? Well, the holidays can spark feelings of nervousness, fear, or dread if you have to interact with a toxic person. Tune in for suggestions to help you cope with holiday gatherings. Please call law enforcement if something at the gathering goes sideways!  Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a par...

Victim mentality what is and is there anything you can do to stop? The first step is to recognize that you are doing this so you can start healing. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerment, and educate o...

The audio is a bit scratchy beyond our control. *Potential Trigger Warning Conversation may be sexual in nature (BDSM and Swinging lifestyle)*  G.G. has bravely come forward to share her healing experience from childhood wounds by becoming a stripper and how she is moving past having an abusive partner later in life. This may be raw and uncensored so please don't listen with little ones aroun...

Flashbacks can take you back to a time that you may want to forget! What are the types of flashbacks?  Find out on today's late #teachabletuesday. Check out my previous episode for self-care for flashbacks here: https://anchor.fm/melinda-j-kunst/episodes/Self-Care-For-Flashbacks--Episode-176-e1bjqaf Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are...

Join me and special guest, Laura Moseley as she shares her story of survival. Laura is a single mother of 3, as well as a Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence survivor of over 23+ years of abuse. She shares: I work for a federal social services organization by day and I am a certified DV advocate in the rest of my spare time. I am a writer, blogger, future podcaster, activist, and public speaker. I l...

What self-care can you do when you are having a "Flashback"? Flashbacks are something that takes us back to a minute of time where we are back into that moment. It can be a happy moment but for many victims/Survivors of emotional traumas it can be devastating. Here are some simple tips to help in today's video. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps y...

Comments I hear from victims can be heartbreaking. Here are the 5ish responses I hear about their relationship after leaving an abuser.   #teachabletuesday Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to share awareness, offer empowerm...

Today's #SoulfulSunday totally went sideways but in a good way! I share tips for going "No contact" as well as a making a simple list that will remind you why you shouldn't go back to your abuser. Someone out there needs to know they are not alone and that they can survive. Perhaps you are a parent or friend of someone trapped in an abusive relationship and need to know how to help. My goal is to...