Ashana Kaiulani

Voices of Strength

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Voices of Strength is a podcast where survivors of domestic violence reclaim their power through story. Hosted by Ashana — trauma support specialist with the Alabama Domestic Violence Registry Project and host of The Reclamation Room — each episode features honest, heartfelt conversations with women who’ve lived through abuse and found their voice on the other side. This is a space for truth, healing, and hope. Whether you’re a survivor, a supporter, or someone wanting to understand, Voices of Strength holds space for you.🎧 Listen in. Speak out. You’re not alone.

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Ashana Kaiulani

Episodes

From Fear to Freedom: A.E. Lee on Surviving Domestic Violence 01.04.2026 46:44

In this episode of Voices of Strength , we sit down with author A.E. Lee for a deeply personal conversation about surviving domestic violence and the reality of leaving when your safety is on the line. A.E. shares a night that changed everything. The fear, the urgency, and the decisions that had to be made in real time to protect herself and her family. This conversation brings listeners into the...

Loved You, Hated You: Understanding Why We Stay and How We Heal 27.01.2026 38:38

📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 . Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength , we sit down with Nikki Allen , a singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and author, for a deeply honest conversation about love, abuse, and the complex question so many surv...

Self-Defense is a Confidence Booster: The Mission of Defense in Heels 13.01.2026 40:34

📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 . Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength , we sit down with Patti Stewart , founder and CEO of Defense in Heels , for a powerful conversation about women’s safety, awareness, and self-defense as a form of emp...

Breaking the Silence: Childhood, Awareness, and the Reality of Sexual Violence 16.12.2025 1:06:25

📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 . Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength , we sit down with Dr. Dawnmarie Risley-Childs , psychiatrist and author of The Offering , for a powerful and necessary conversation about childhood trauma, awareness,...

Live Your Life, Not Your Lawsuit: How Rebecca Broke Free 26.09.2025 48:15

📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 . Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength , Rebecca Stack shares her powerful story of surviving domestic violence and rebuilding her life. She opens up about the complexity of her abusive relationship, the on...

Leaving Was Just the Beginning: Kimberly's Story Part 2 25.08.2025 48:21

📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength , we continue our conversation with Kimberly in Part 2 of her powerful story. We explore the lasting impact of emotional abuse, the uphill battles of navigating the cou...

Leaving Was Just the Beginning: Kimberly’s Story of Survival and Self-Worth 06.08.2025 41:25

📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 . Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode, we sit down with Kimberly, a courageous survivor who opens up about her journey through domestic violence, the long shadow trauma can cast, and the ongoing process of reclaiming her voice....

Where Was the Gap? Jessica’s Fight to Be Believed 24.07.2025 25:43

📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 . Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this gripping and deeply human episode of Voices of Strength , Jessica opens up about how narcissistic abuse first arrived in her life dressed as love — and how the man who love-bombed her turned out to...

Healing Out Loud: Amber’s Story of Survival and Justice 05.06.2025 30:37

📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788 . Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this heartfelt conversation, Amber, a survivor of domestic violence, shares her journey from being a victim to becoming an advocate for others. She discusses the red flags she missed in her relationship...

Welcome to Voices of Strength: A Space for Survivors to Be Heard 22.05.2025 5:57

In this episode: -What Voices of Strength is all about -Why domestic violence can look different for everyone -How sharing stories supports healing and connection -What to expect in future episodes -Sneak peek: Amber’s story in Episode 2 Resources mentioned: 💜 BreakTheSilenceAL.org — Support, resources, and information for survivors 📱 Follow us on Facebook: [ALDVRP] This episode includes discuss...