Peace Over Pieces Domestic Abuse Survivor Podcast

Chloe, founder of Garden of Her, is a relationship healing coach dedicated to helping women understand the connection between the homes they grew up in and the relationships they continue to find themselves in. After escaping an abusive relationship, becoming a mother, and moving abroad to China, Chloe began the inner healing work that would completely transform her life. In this episode, Chloe sh...

Liz Alley is a survivor, author, advocate, and educator whose life has been dedicated to helping others find safety, healing, and hope after abuse. When she entered a battered women's shelter in Big Bear, California, with three of her children in 1990, she believed escaping the violence would end the fear. Instead, she began a much deeper journey—one of rebuilding her identity, rediscovering her f...

Bal is a survivor who has transformed her lived experience of abuse into a powerful voice for change. After reaching a place of healing, she decided to no longer stay silent—recognizing that silence protects the abuser, while speaking out creates space for truth, support, and empowerment. In this episode, Bal shares her journey from surviving to healing and what it took to reclaim her voice. She o...

Emily is a survivor of sexual coercion and nonconsensual intimate image and video recording who is courageously speaking out about a form of abuse that often remains hidden. In late 2025, she discovered that someone she had previously dated had secretly photographed and filmed her during sexual encounters without her knowledge or consent—situations she now recognizes were shaped by manipulation, c...

Mikkel is a devoted father of four and a mentor committed to guiding men back to who they were always meant to be. Grounded in gratitude and shaped by his own life experiences, he believes that many men aren’t lost, they’ve simply drifted away from their identity, strength, and purpose. In this episode, Mikkel shares his heart for fatherhood, leadership, and restoration. He opens up about what it...

Brooke DeBoer is a life coach, author, filmmaker, and advocate for personal transformation. After surviving the pain of abuse and bullying, Brooke turned her healing journey into a mission to help others rise above fear, shame, and limitation. She believes every person is uniquely designed by God with a purpose—and that true freedom begins when we align with that purpose. In this episode, Brooke s...

Katie Baker is a writer, advocate, and childhood abuse survivor whose story embodies resilience, transformation, and hope. After years of battling addiction, shame, and the lasting wounds of a painful past, Katie found healing through therapeutic psychedelics, deep inner work, and spiritual exploration. In this episode, Katie shares her powerful journey of confronting trauma, reclaiming her voice,...

Iris is the voice behind Inner Strength Rising on Instagram, where she shares her story of surviving narcissistic abuse and rebuilding her life after it. Her experience with a partner who weaponized faith has shaped her mission to help others recognize manipulation, reclaim their power, and believe in the possibility of healthy love again. In this episode, Iris opens up about the intersection of f...

Hannah is a 21-year-old survivor still walking through her journey of independence and healing. With a love for animals, she works as both a pet sitter and a pet store employee, finding joy and comfort in the care she gives. Beyond her work, Hannah dreams of one day becoming a therapist or perhaps an author, sharing the poetry she often writes as part of her self-expression. In this episode, Hanna...

Ashlee Yun is a retired military veteran, a mother of four, and a passionate advocate for women healing from domestic violence. Her life after service has become a journey of strength, self-discovery, and advocacy, rooted in motherhood, bodybuilding, and a deep love for exploring human psychology. In this episode, Ashlee shares her powerful story of surviving abuse and finding healing through vuln...

Crystal is a mother of two, a former counselor, and now a Healthcare Administrator. But more than her titles, she’s a survivor of toxic relationships, abuse, heartbreak, and loss. Her healing journey has been hard-won, but it’s one she now walks with purpose. In this episode, Crystal shares how she broke painful patterns, found her voice, and continues to stand in her strength each day. Her experi...

Shelley spent over a decade surviving unimaginable abuse—psychological, physical, and sexual. For thirteen years, she endured what no one should have to. But today, Shelley is not just surviving—she’s reclaiming her life. In this episode, she shares her powerful story of breaking free from the cycle of domestic violence and navigating nearly twenty years of healing. Shelley opens up about what it...

Ghada Abdou spent most of her life surviving trauma after trauma. As a young woman and now a new mother, she’s carried the heavy label of “survivor”—a label that too often made her a target for further harm. But today, Ghada is reclaiming her story. In this episode, she shares her journey of breaking free from the cycles of abuse and finding healing through creativity, motherhood, and self-compass...

Ronni and Jennie are sisters who weren't supposed to be friends. Growing up in a home with addiction, abuse, and untreated mental illness, they were forced into the roles of "hero" and "scapegoat," and pitted against each other. They came together as adults to repair their relationship, help each other heal, and break the cycle of trauma and abuse for their own children. In this episode, they shar...

Hello, I'm Lauren. My journey has taken me through various industries – from hair styling to rocking out in bands, working in film, and even becoming a certified health coach. Born in Singapore, raised in Atlanta, and now living in Los Angeles for four years, some of the most memorable moments of my life unfolded during my music and film pursuits. One of the brightest highlights was when I had the...

Welcome to "Peace Over Pieces," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of resilience through abuse. Today's guest is Sofia Souiri, a remarkable resilience coach and integrative psychotherapist. Sofia offers a safe and nurturing space for her clients to explore their deepest issues, with a specialized focus on trauma and abuse. But Sofia's journey to becoming a resilience coach is a...

Katrina Carter is CEO and founder of Incapable Bondage T.H.R.I.V.E. 501 (c(3) nonprofit organization. Katrina is a mental health coach and an advocate for trauma and domestic violence. Katrina Carter received her official mental health coaching certificate in 2023 and is currently continuing her journey to advocate for healing and wellness. Her mission is to empower trauma survivors through a holi...

Meet Lisa Precious, a devoted spiritual guide, coach, and entrepreneur on a mission to support others in their transformative spiritual journey. Her tools dissolve outdated beliefs, empowering individuals to embrace their true selves. Overcoming personal trauma fueled her passion to help others achieve their highest growth potential. Lisa's unique spiritual gifts provide unmatched guidance, unrave...

"My name is Amanda. I was born and raised in Ireland and moved to New York 11 years ago with my abuser, where I first noticed he wasn’t the man I thought he was. Despite the terrible situation I was in, I fell in love with New York instantly and loved the freedom and anonymity it provided me, along with the joy of knowing there is never a boring day and always something to do. I’m an avid reader w...

"Hello there, I'm a patchwork artist with the business name, Patchwookmama, on Instagram. I began sewing in September 2021 as a distraction when I had really bad insomnia after leaving my abusive situation. I started with hand sewing, then bought a sewing machine, and finally today I bought a serger to experiment with! Feel free to frolick along with my Instagram to see my heart-work creations and...

Meet Anna, a courageous individual who miraculously escaped her abuser after 6 years and has now become an expert on violence against women. She is also a certified mental health first aider and has worked with renowned non-profits such as Maitri India and CSSG. In recognition of her contribution to society, she was felicitated by SRL Diagnostics as a Woman of Substance in 2015. Anna is passionate...

My name is Ayo, I live in Hampshire, Uk. I’m 37 (almost 38). I love to keep fit, working out, yoga and running. I write poetry about love/heartbreak and things in between. I love to dance and enjoying my freedom and second chance at life. I am now working on building a career so I can be successful, thrive and show my children that I came out the other side a success story. I hope they will be pro...

Dive into Chrissie's story facing domestic abuse and how she overcame what seemed an impossible journey.

Hi, my name is Kebz I’m a 29 year old woman living in the Easy Midlands, England. Here I tell my story of how falling into a domestically abusive relationship as a teenager led me to fall victim to predatory men as a young adult & my journey with what happened to me mentally afterward and how I learned to cope, survive and thrive as a woman heading into her 30s! I hope my story can be an inspi...

Hi.. My names Loz and I am 35 year old, single mum of 3 beautiful beings. Let me take you on a journey of my experience with Abuse and how I normalised it from a young age. From growing up in toxicity to marrying into toxicity. I will take you on a journey of patterned behaviour that led me into the relationship and then my survival story of removing myself and my 3 children. Emotional abuse can g...