Welcome to One Broken Mom, created by business consultant, mother, and mental health advocate, Ameé Quiriconi after personal transformation spurred her on to create a revolution in how we talk about trauma and mental health. Ameé's "punk rock meets mental health and parenting" shows are direct and honest conversations with leading therapists, researchers, and advocates in the areas of trauma, narcissistic abuse, relationships, suicide prevention, parenting, and co-dependency. The topics are ...
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Are you currently or hoping to be a wedding venue business owner? If so, then this podcast is for you. Business coach & best-selling author, Amee Quiriconi, will teach you everything you need to know about starting and operating your own wedding venue business. You’ll learn how to attract the right clients, manage vendors, market your brand online, and more! This podcast will give you all the tools necessary to start and run a successful wedding venue business of your own. With Amee as your ...
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Creating a Business Plan That Works for Everyone: Tips for Incorporating Feedback from Your Neighbors into Your Wedding Venue Plan
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In this episode, Ameé, the host and wedding venue coach and expert, delves into the importance of incorporating feedback from neighbors into a wedding venue business plan. Ameé emphasizes the significance of surveying neighbors before diving into the dream of turning a rural or not-so-rural property into a seasonal wedding venue. Ameé discusses var…
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Wedding Rehearsals Made Easy: Coordinating with Multiple Couples
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Join host and wedding venue expert, Ameé, as she explores the strategies and tips that venue owners can employ to efficiently coordinate rehearsals with multiple weddings in the same weekend. Coordinating rehearsals can be a logistical challenge, but with the right planning and communication, it can be managed smoothly. In this episode, Ameé discus…
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How to Avoid Overspending as a Wedding Venue Owner
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In this episode, Ameé delves into the crucial topic of "How to Avoid Overspending as a Wedding Venue Owner." If you're a wedding venue owner or planning to venture into this industry, you know how important it is to manage your finances wisely. Ameé explores the challenges posed by Parkinson's Law and how it can lead to excessive spending, hinderin…
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Three Steps to Ensure Good Behavior at the Wedding
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One of the biggest fears and risks for a wedding venue owner is having a wedding get out of control. That's why a common question by venue owners who are getting ready to host their first event is how to make sure that doesn't happen. In this episode, I break down the three basic steps I take to make sure everyone ends up behaving well at the event…
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How Trauma Blocks Love with Frank Anderson
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For some people, loving relationships seem impossible. Our culture has given us many lies about love and intimacy, like the idea that we should be able to find our soulmate or that true love is easy. Unfortunately, many of us also suffer from complex PTSD due to relational trauma and have not seen or been a part of a healthy, secure relationship. S…
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Are you feeling overwhelmed? For most of us, it feels like there are too many things to do and not enough time in the day. And you can’t even think about what might be coming up next week, let alone next year. You don’t know how you got here or where to start when it comes to getting back on track. But I have some good news for you: There is a way …
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Are You a Boundary Violator with Audrey Holst
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Are you a boundary violator? If we are not aware of our own boundaries and how we violate them, then it's very easy to be unaware that we're violating other people's boundaries. We may think that what we're doing is helpful or even beneficial for the person whose boundary has been violated but in reality, it can cause more harm than good. In this e…
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Are You Struggling with Choosing the Perfect Property?
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Have you ever dreamed about owning your own wedding venue business but don't own the property yet? Maybe you’ve already started looking for a property, or maybe that dream is still just in the back of your mind. Either way, this episode explores an option for you that could help with that process and building your confidence around making the right…
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If you’re thinking about starting a wedding venue business with your spouse, friends, or family members, this episode is for you. In this episode, business coach Ameé Quiriconi discusses what people need to know if they go into business with their spouses, friends, or family members. This includes the pros and cons of working together as well as ho…
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Our Traumas Based on Gender Norms with Michelle Morkert
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In this episode, Ameé speaks with Michelle Morkert, a global gender scholar with a Ph.D. in women’s and gender studies and specializations in gender-based violence, militarism, girls' studies, and peace studies. And if you have ever felt like your gender identity is not what society expects it to be, you’re not alone. Michelle has studied the ways …
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How to Get More Bookings With a Wedding Business Off-Season Plan
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As a wedding venue owner, you know that the off-season is just as important as the busy season. It’s time to get your business in order for Engagement Season. In this episode, wedding business coach & best-selling author, Ameé Quiriconi helps you stay organized so you can focus on what matters most – increasing bookings! Download the free Off-Sea…
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Breaking Cycles of Childhood Sexual Abuse & Stigma with Dawn Long
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Trigger Warning - If are a sexual abuse survivor, this episode may be very triggering. Are you struggling with how to help your child cope with the abuse they’ve experienced? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your child was the abuser and not the victim? Dawn Long, an advocate for parents of children who have suffered sexual abuse sha…
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Social media is down. What do you do now? Well, don't worry. You don’t need social media to market your business. In this episode, Ameé Quiriconi provides alternative ways for businesses and wedding venues to market that does not require social media. She also discusses the benefits of using these alternatives instead of relying on social media as …
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Breaking Your Bigger Vision Into Smaller Milestones
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Do you have a big wedding business goal? Maybe it’s to grow your current company, or maybe it’s something else like buying and developing a property. Whatever the case may be, there are many benefits to breaking that big goal into smaller milestones. In this episode of Wedding Venue Business Radio, Ameé talks about why taking on small goals is impo…
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Understanding Our Unconscious Bias with Dr. Tana Session
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This week, Ameé speaks with Dr. Tana M. Session, an award-winning international speaker, best-selling author, and Certified Executive-level Performance Strategist. Her core area of practice is in inclusion & diversity in the workplace and within the roots of that are these things are unconscious or implicit biases. And so, she’s here to teach what …
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The Emotional Aspects of Money with Barbara Huson
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Are you struggling with money? Do you feel like your life is out of control when it comes to money? In this episode, Ameé speaks with Barbara Huson, the leading authority on women, wealth, and power as well as the author of the book, Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to up Your Earnings and Change Your Life. She’s a financial thera…
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Mental Health Made Easy by Texting with Johnny Crowder
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In this episode, Ameé speaks with mental health advocate turned entrepreneur, Johnny Crowder. As a suicide/abuse survivor, Johnny spent his formative years searching for resources to help him cope with his mental health conditions, ranging from OCD and bipolar disorder to schizophrenia. His firsthand experience with mental illness, university-level…
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Is The Side Hustler Mindset Holding You Back?
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Are you a side hustler? Do you feel like your side hustle isn’t going anywhere and that it will never turn into something bigger? You might be suffering from the self-sabotaging side hustler mindset. In this episode, business coach and entrepreneur expert, Ameé Quiriconi, describes what the self-sabotaging side hustler mindset is and provides self-…
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The Couples Are Coming Back - Are You Ready for Growth?
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Are you a self-employed wedding venue owner or thinking of becoming one? If so, here's great news for you. The wedding industry is rebounding in a big way and it’s time to get ready for growth! This can be overwhelming, but business coach and wedding industry expert, Ameé Quiriconi, will give you the tools and information needed to make sure your b…
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Healing the Mother Wound with Kerri Hummingbird
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In this interview, Ameé speaks with author and podcaster Kerri Hummingbird. Kerri is a Soul Guide and the #1 internationally best-selling author of The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama. She inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with authenticity, passion, and purpose that positively impacts others. Her latest published this year i…
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Overcoming Perfectionism with Audrey Holst
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Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? Do you feel like you’re never good enough? Like everything in your life is just one big mess that needs to be fixed? If so, Audrey Holst can help. She’s the founder of Fortitude & Flow® Process and she works with groups and individuals to overcome perfectionism. And now she has a new book coming …
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How to Attract Couples with Your Wedding Venue Blog
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Having a blog on your website is a great way to increase awareness of your venue and website traffic, especially if you are new and starting out. In this episode, Ameé provides several strategies and ideas for posts that your couples will appreciate and will help you grow your authority as a venue business owner. Resources: www.weddingvenuebiz.com …
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How to Not Hate Online Dating with Duana Welch
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Do you hate online dating? You’re not alone. In fact, most people do. But what if there was a way to make it fun and even get better results than traditional dating? That’s where today's guest, Duana Welch comes in with her book “Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from 'I Wish' to 'I Do'” which helps people approach love scientifically so they can fin…
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Saying "Yes!" to the Pet - Creating a Pet-Friendly Venue
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In this episode, Ameé covers the pros and cons of allowing couples to include their pets in the wedding. Resources: www.weddingvenuebiz.com Click here to see online courses designed exclusively for wedding venue owners Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book on Amazon The Fearless Woman's Guide to Starting a Business: What Every…
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Are You Highly Sensitive, Deep Feeling, or Empathic with Lindsay Hindle
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Do you know what it feels like to be highly sensitive? Highly sensitive people are often misunderstood. They feel things deeply and have a hard time tolerating loud noises, bright lights, or big crowds. But they also have an incredible ability to empathize with others and offer unique perspectives on the world around them. Lindsay Hindle is here to…
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The Top Mistakes Wedding Venue Owners Make When Setting Their Prices
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In this episode, Ameé covers the most common mistakes wedding venue owners make when trying to figure out what to charge for the venue. Resources: www.weddingvenuebiz.com Link to the Financial Course mentioned in this episode >> https://ameequiriconi.thinkific.com/courses/wedding-venue-financials Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Busine…
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Ameé speaks with Erik Allen, an entrepreneur, and podcaster about his trauma healing journey through his Christian faith In this episode you will hear: Erik’s background with witnessing domestic violence and parental neglect growing up How being introduced to a Christian college event changed his life How shame kept him from sharing his story until…
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Financial Impacts of Divorce on Women with Rhonda Noordyk
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Women are disproportionately impacted by divorce when it comes to financial settlements. Many women end up in poverty following a divorce, especially mothers. Ameé speaks with a certified financial advisor and consultant, Rhonda Noordyk, to discusses the impact divorce has on women's finances and how to make better financial decisions when it comes…
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Becoming Unstoppable with Dr. Ronda Beaman
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Have you ever had a week where everything went wrong? It might have been an awful day or even just one challenging situation. But then the next day, something else happened to knock you down, and before you know it, your whole week has gone by in a spiral of sadness and hopelessness. You feel like nothing is going right for you--like life is out to…
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Adding Weekday Wedding Options to Your Venue
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If you are interested in getting the most use out of your venue space as well as offering more options to couples and families, you might be thinking about whether you should rent your property out on weekdays too. In this episode, Ameé covers the pros and cons of doing events on the weekdays, as well as things to consider if you decide to do it. R…
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Do you have difficulty standing up for yourself? If so, this episode of One Broken Mom will be a breath of fresh air. Ameé speaks with Lara Currie, corporate trainer and high-conflict communication expert, about some of the reasons why it can be difficult to feel confident in your own voice. She then offers ways to overcome these obstacles and comm…
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Will You Need Sprinklers in Your Wedding Barn?
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If you are thinking about converting your farm's beautiful old bar to a wedding space, you are probably wondering if you will have to have sprinklers installed. In this episode, Ameé talks about when sprinklers are usually required and how to find out if you will need them at your property or not. Resources: www.weddingvenuebiz.com Turn Your Rural …
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Ever felt like you are too scared to do something? Or have you ever found yourself unable to enjoy success or good luck because you are expecting the other shoe to drop? You are experiencing a normal reaction to pushing yourself past your normal limits. And if you have experienced or grown up with trauma, or emotionally neglectful and immature pare…
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The Top 4 Shocking Revelations for Wedding Venue Owners
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It's always a great idea to try to anticipate all of the hurdles and challenges starting and running your own venue can bring. However, after years of running a business and talking with other venue owners, there are some common shocks that come up that take people by surprise. Resources: www.weddingvenuebiz.com Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedd…
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If you had big dreams of owning your own venue before the coronavirus pandemic, you might be wondering if it's still a good idea. In this episode, Amee share's her fact-based opinion on the future of wedding venue businesses. Resources: www.weddingvenuebiz.com Turn Your Rural Property into a Wedding Venue Business book The Fearless Woman's Guide to…
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Careers That Kill with Dr. Margaret Rutherford
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Did you know that suicide rates are higher in some industries than other? In this episode, Ameé speaks with therapist and author, Dr. Margaret Rutherford about careers with a high suicide risk rate and how trauma-informed leadership can help reduce these numbers. In the episode, you will hear: Which industries have the highest rates of suicide amon…
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Melissa Orlov, a marriage consultant, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, and an award-winning author, returns to speak with Ameé about how trust can be lost and regained in relationships where a partner has ADHD . In this episode, you will hear: How trust can affect friendships The "trust metric" and how it is applied to repairing trus…
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Gaslighting at Work with Dr. Stephanie Sarkis
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How many of you out there have ever had to deal with a co-worker or boss who has said things to you that have made you doubt yourself and wonder if you’re not going a little crazy because they are pretty convinced that the “real world” is very different from the one you are seeing or experiencing. For example, are they charming with everyone else, …
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Connecting Sobriety and Biology with Gillian Tietz
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In this episode, Ameé speaks with fellow podcaster and mental health advocate, Gillian Tietz. Gill is a recovering alcoholic who uses her scientific background to connect neuroscience, psychology, and her personal experience getting sober. In this episode, you will hear: Alcohol-focused work cultures How her alcohol use contributed her developing s…
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Co-Parenting with a Narcissist with Wendy Behary
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Back on One Broken Mom is a listener favorite, Wendy Behary. Wendy is the founder and director of The Cognitive Therapy Center of New Jersey and The Schema Therapy Institutes of NJ-NYC and DC. She is also the author of “Disarming the Narcissist…Surviving and Thriving with the Self-Absorbed” (New Harbinger Publications). Now translated in 15 languag…
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In this episode, Ameé speaks with Richa Badami, a personal transformation coach, author, and trainer about Richa's personal experience with becoming re-traumatized at work during at sales meeting. The incident surprised her because it happened many years after she had undergone the healing work required due to her experience of being sexually abuse…
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Trauma and Our Health with Veronique Mead
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In this episode, Ameé speaks again with Veronique Mead, a family physician and assistant professor who changed careers looking for a better understanding and more effective tools for working with chronic illness. On her website www.chronicillnessstudies.com, she has collected and shared the abundance of new research showing how adverse life events …
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Deciding to Divorce with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
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Elizabeth Cohen, therapist, repeat guest and author of a new book “Light on the Other Side of Divorce: Discovering the New You” talks with Ameé about deciding that divorce is the best option for a person or couple. In this episode, you will hear: How to know if divorce is the right option How to overcome the shame and guilt that comes from choosing…
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Welcome to Season Four with Ameé Quiriconi
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Welcome back to another season of One Broken Mom! In this episode, Ameé brings everyone up to speed on the last several months and what is in store for the program and for the community in the upcoming year. Links: www.ameequiriconi.com www.activitygirl-llc.com www.thefearlesswomansguidetobusiness.com KWU Presentations: https://youtu.be/lcnX0h_qtlg…
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ADHD and Relationships with Melissa Orlov
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In this episode, Ameé speaks with Melissa Orlov is a marriage consultant, a top expert in how ADHD affects relationships, and an award-winning author. She is the author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage, which was awarded "Best Psychological Book of 2010" by ForeWord Reviews. Her latest book, The Couple's Guide to Thriving with ADHD, with Nancie Kohle…
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Why I'm Right and You're Obviously Wrong with Carol Tavris
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On this episode, Ameé has an amazing guest on the show. Dr. Carol Tavris's work as a writer, teacher, and lecturer has been devoted to educating the public about psychological science. Her book with Elliot Aronson, "Mistakes Were Made (But Not by ME): Why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts" (revised edition, 2015, and most …
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How To Get Help Leaving an Abusive Situation
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Ameé has been an advocate for raising awareness about domestic violence, in part due to her personal experience with financial and emotional abuse. While it seems help is just a phone call away for people in a domestic violence situation but there is also uncertainty of what happens when you do ask for help from strangers. And as we know from human…
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Are You A People Pleaser with Liz Earnshaw
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In this episode, Ameé speaks with returning guest, Philadelphia based therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw. Liz has her own practice called A Better Life Therapy and specializes in working with couples around a variety of topics such as relationship issues, infidelity, divorce, intimacy and sexual issues, premarital counseling, and breakups. Ameé reached o…
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FGM & Violence Against Girls with Maryum Saifee
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Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice decided to drop the appeal on a 2018 Detroit ruling that overturned the federal ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). For girls at risk of FGM, this federal ruling has put them in great jeopardy because it sent a signal to supporters of FGM that the practice is allowed, and the violence against girls, most…
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How It Feels When Your Abuser Dies with Emily Stroia
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On this episode, Ameé speaks with Emily Stroia. Emily is a personal mentor for women, meditation teacher, author and speaker. When Ameé first had a chance to speak with Emily, she said something that actually made her skin tingle. And that was when Emily’s abusive father passed away a few months ago, Emily’s first thoughts were peace, not sadness. …
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