Domestic Abuse Awareness Podcast. Peace Over Pieces is a non-profit domestic violence organization creating podcasts with victims- while providing donations, hotline information, and resources. Listen to survivors' stories of how they conquered abuse and overcame unimaginable obstacles to get there.
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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 vulnerability, discipline, and storytelling. She opens up about what it means to raise strong, emotional...
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 experiences led her to create The Doubt Within , a coaching platform for men and women facing domestic abu...
Shelley recounts over a decade of severe domestic abuse, her journey to break free, and nearly 20 years of healing, demonstrating that peace is possible after profound pain and trauma. In this powerful episode, Shelley details her 13-year ordeal of psychological, physical, and sexual abuse, and her arduous 19-year path to recovery. She shares the harrowing experiences of forced abortions, relentless manipulation, and post-divorce harassment. Shelley's story highlights her strength in rebuilding her identity, finding healing through therapy and ketamine, and advocating for others to find hope and support.
In this episode, Ghada Abdou recounts her harrowing journey through domestic abuse, starting from a vulnerable childhood that made her susceptible to manipulation. She details the insidious tactics abusers use, including the critical moment of realization during her postpartum period, which spurred her to seek therapy and meticulously plan her escape. Ghada shares her inspiring transformation, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, unlearning trauma, and the profound healing found in reclaiming her life and motherhood.
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 share their story, including the abuse that occurred between them. They do so because many people who ex...
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 incredible opportunity to play on the Heaven stage at the Masquerade during a battle of the bands i...
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 unique one. Before discovering her true calling, she spent six years in the fast-paced world of fina...
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 holistic approach by providing long-term mental, emotional, financial, and physical resources so that th...
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, unraveling obstacles, and revealing profound realizations. Embracing the challenge of understanding the ab...
"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 with a large book collection. I enjoy cooking and trying new restaurants with my friends. I love fashi...
"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 where I vend at.My other callings are my sweet sonshine child, my pets, and singing, and loose free...
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 about raising awareness on gender-based violence and mental health, and she works tirelessly to emp...
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 proud of me. The relationship lasted 16 years, last 9 with the abuse I talk about. Although overall the...
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 inspiration to others. Instagram: @kxbznxwton
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 go unnoticed and "tolerated" within relationships for years and I would like to share my story to cre...
19-year-old Steven Stakias is a sophomore nursing major and survivor of abuse. He shares his heart wrenching story of sexual assault and abuse at the hands of his fraternities president while attending York College of Pennsylvania. In this episode Steven will share his experience with his on going title IX investigation and healing his trauma.
Ashley Fossen recently went viral on TikTok sharing her past with an abusive relationship - and how everything looked "perfect" on social media, but actually was far from. She touches on the psychological feeling of why it's difficult to leave amidst the abuse, and how she is transitioning out of her situation. Ashley is currently in need of donations to move into her new house and start fresh - please donate to her by reaching out to her, or though the Peace Over Pieces website.
Today our special guest is Kristen Long. She is a 30-year-old stay at home mother of 3. Married to her husband for five years. Kristen attended Columbia College and received my associates degree in Human Services. On this podcast we dive into her incredible story of overcoming her previous abuser's attempted murder. We also touch on the physical/psychological effects after her abusive relationship, how her dog played a major role in getting through her dark days, and also the process of overcomi...
My fiancé Alex Dickneite and I sit down to discuss the topic of the outside perspective looking into abuse, dating someone from an abusive past, and the stereotypes and change of perception being someone who wasn't aware of what abuse entails.
Excited for this episode with a good friend of mine, Cristo Tabares. Born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona, he was very active in sports, student council, and community organizations growing up. 23-years-old and raised by a single mother and my sister, Cristo graduated from Westminster with a double major, Psychology and Leadership studies. He is currently enrolled at Grand Canyon University getting my masters degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Today we dive into a similar backgroun...
Kelsie Mathews is a singer, actress, and wears many other hats in Hollywood. She also wears a domestic violence survivor title most proudly. She uses her platform to share her story to help others like her, bring awareness, but overall try to make a change.
Welcoming podcast guests, Lucy Cantley and Camille Rae - otherwise known as Calamity Jane Official on social media. This music duo based out of Nashville is Lead by violinist Lucy Cantley and complimented by the sultry vocals of Camille Rae, Together, they redefine genre with a fresh take on Alternative Country. Both recently going viral on TikTok and Instagram for posting a video of an abusive roommate. Camille reveals the story of her abusive roommate, and emphasizes that it's not always a sig...
September Burton is a Fertility expert and abuse survivor, September started her career as a U.S. Navy personal chef to 4-star Admirals, stationed in Sicily, Italy. She also is the Founder and CEO of “4-months-to-Fertile”, working with couples and mothers struggling with primary or secondary infertility and is the organizer of the first ever Colorado Fertility Conference. She dives in her experience with abusive relationships, and how to cope later on in life & fall in love with who you are....
Alexandra Barry, founder of Siblings of Murdered Siblings Foundation - shares her story on becoming a survivor of losing her brother to homicide. She touches on her personal story, the court process, and her advice to those suffering from trauma.
Fitness coach and Instagram influencer, Breana Kelsi, shares the story of how she met her abuser where she worked and how she discovered he was cheating on her through a DM on Instagram. She shares tips about trauma, escaping, and how manipulating a narcissist can be.
Welcoming our first international guest Tracey dives into her story of how a manipulative 20-year marriage destroyed her mentally and emotionally. This is our first podcast that shows emotional abuse awareness is just as important as physical abuse.
Christian, college student, and motivational speaker Andre Lamont touches on the subjects of his experienced child abuse and how he recovered from rock bottom. (donate on peace-over-pieces.org)
