Kaity Gould is on a mission to break the stigma and silence around the silent global epidemic of sexual violence. She has transformed the pain from her own trauma in to her purpose, which has birthed Empower the Powerful, and her program Surviver To Thriver. She believes in holding care and compassion at the core of all her work to support all in reclaiming their power and releasing shame. I am so honoured to be able to share Kaity, her story and her mission with you all. We met on a recent breathwork training and connected immediately - I was so moved by not only her story but the absolute LIGHT she is in the world (she's an actual real life angel, no joke!). In this episode we discuss the importance of healing from trauma, and the freedom it creates. This is the first time Kaity has publicly shared her story, so I am so touched to be able to share this.

What you went through is important and you are worthy from healing from that experience 
The first step to healing; acknowledging what you've been through
The various levels to what a trauma can be, and how it is really when your psychological and physiological capacity to cope has become overwhelmed - we can bring a lot more experiences under this column of trauma and generate awareness and healing
Using the strength the trauma has given to you, to propel you in to the future
Releasing numbing coping mechanisms that suppress, and replace them with tools that will allow you to heal
Understanding shame and guilt, as well as the impact this creates energetically, physically, mentally and emotionally (and some practices to heal this)
The power of vulnerability - nothing is lost when we share our truth
How Kaity used a 'bliss list' to support her initial healing
Detaching from your mind that fuels the insecurities and connecting to your true essence that flourishes the inner beauty within you
Feeling at home and safe within your body, and rebuilding trust with yourself
The power of affirmations
Leaning in to sharing one thing you hold shame around in with someone you trust, and seeing that impact that creates

I hope this episode supports you, at the end of the day we are all in the process of facilitating our healing on some level. Honouring each and every one of you in your journey, and sharing so much gratitude for Kaity for sharing her magic with us all. xo

EPISODE 12 | KAITY GOULD | CREATING FREEDOM THROUGH HEALING

Casey Mason is the founder of The Real Her Project which provides mindset education for the next generation of female entrepreneurs. She is passionate about connecting my young audience with successful women and help bridge the gap between wanting a business, and owning one.  So much of the time, we are not taught how to be confident in ourselves, how to back ourselves and find our passion and purpose in life.  Casey's aim is to equip young women with these fundamental tools they are not taught in high school, and provide them with the mindset techniques and inspiration to be confident in chasing their dreams. I would LOVED to have this information and know there was more options for me when I was younger.

- Following your intuition and carving out your own path
- Knowing there is NO skill wasted, and even if the path takes you the long way around, nothing that is for you will miss you
- The value of a network and having connections that will support you
- Leaning in to your passions and joy to uncover what career path you want to peruse
- Taking action to create change and build self belief (as well as declaring your commitment to the universe!)
- You CAN create an income by doing what you love
- Letting go of comparison
- Overriding our fears to follow our dreams
- WHY journaling, meditation and mindset hacks

+ Casey's advice to her younger self

Would love to hear your takeaways from this episode! xo

Episode 13 | Casey Mason - The Real Her Project | Creating Your Own Path

Megan Febuary is the Founder and Editor-in-chief of For Women Who Roar™. Her passion around storytelling began at a young age with her own creative journey in writing and art as a form of healing trauma. As a storyteller, content curator, and art director, Megan’s vision For Women Who Roar™ was born from a desire to see womxn’s stories empowered and elevated. Her M.A. in Theology and Culture with an emphasis on Trauma, the body, and integration was around the stories our bodies hold, but are unable to say out loud. Megan has been featured in magazines, podcasts, and panels around the power of voice. As a content curator and social media marketer, she has established several digital platforms with clear brand vision and content direction. Her passion for holding space for women to share their stories has shown itself through publications, hosting creative events and retreats, moderating panels and podcasts, as well as participating in art residencies. She is currently writing her first book that will be released in 2019.

For Women Who Roar™ is a digital and print magazine featuring the voices, experiences, and art of women. If you consider yourself a women who roars, then this for you. The name was born from a poem written by Founder, Megan Febuary about the experience of being woman in a society that is scared of the female voice, power, and presence.

“I know it scares you to see me get angry. To hear a woman scream and howl and lose her mind. But I’ve been told to be quiet most of my life. Voice muffled and whispering. So now I’m yelling every chance I get to make up for the silence. Like a lion. Let lose from her cage. Roaring and free.”

This poem was the starting point to a much bigger and expansive vision, something all women could be a part of building together through the power of storytelling. 

When I came across For Women Who Roar, I immediately was inspired by the sacred, powerful community and the openness of expression. It felt like home, and after following for a while I finally plucked up the courage to ask Megan on the podcast. The Ground Up was born from a love of storytelling and the power it creates, and this is the gift that Megan has created with For Women Who Roar. There were so many mic drop moments in this podcast, so grab your notebooks and be ready to be inspired.

Check out For Women Who Roar: www.forwomenwhoroar.com & @forwomenwhoroar & @meganfebuary 

xo

Episode 14 | Megan Febuary - For Women Who Roar | The Power Of Storytelling

The Ground Up was created through a love of storytelling and a fascination with the evolution of the 'hero's' journey - one we all are front and centre for. It amplifies the voices of those who have turned their pain in to their purpose, and the lessons that they have learned along the way. It is my hope we can all learn, grow and evolve together - one act of bravery and kindness at a time. xo

THE GROUND UP