A series of discussions on how to overcome Childhood Sexual Abuse or Trauma based on the sister’s personal experience.
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From Heavy to Healed: One Man's Story of Weight Loss, the Mind, and Life Purpose
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When Scott Schmaren was young, he wasn't like other kids. His ongoing struggle with his weight was a tremendous source of pain and humiliation. Many years later, Scott found himself depressed and on the brink. One night, he had an experience that changed everything. For more from Scott, visit ultimatevisionarymind.com Mike Kavanagh's new audiobook …
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What happens when an 'unwildernessy' guy wakes up one morning with the idea to starve himself alone in the woods for 4 days and bring along his microphone? Something extraordinarily different than he expects. This is the finale to the pilot season of VOICES, a show created by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show or Mike's other work, visit www.vo…
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Her analytical mindset drew her toward getting an advanced degree in mathematics, and she told her religious friends there was no way she would pursue studies in theology or spirituality. So how did she end up in retreat ministry? VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http://www.voicesofparkridge.org. You ca…
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Challenging life experiences have the power to shape our destinies... for good, or for ill. And some of us turn them into a way to help others. This is the story of one woman's journey of personal growth and healing, and the unexpected place it ultimately led her. VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http:/…
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Depression, anxiety, addiction, and other such challenges with mental health and well-being touch almost everyone's life in some way sooner or later, whether it's difficult periods we personally face, or those of a friend or a family member. This is the story of one woman's glimmer of an idea for how to help... and how that idea came to fruition tw…
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As a baby, he was placed in a bassinet on a piano while his mother taught piano lessons. What unfolded after that is pure magic. VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http://www.voicesofparkridge.org. You can find all of Gordon's music at https://www.gordontebo.com/ including the songs in this episode, "I Ke…
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Carlie received an unexpected call that changed everything. After answering it, she realized this was more than just an ordinary call, it was a call from the universe. VOICES is hosted and produced by Mike Kavanagh. For more about the show, visit http://www.voicesofparkridge.org. Very special thanks to Carlie. You can find more information about wh…
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WHY ARE WE IGNORING THE WAR BEING WAGED ON INNOCENT CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN HOMES
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When Children at Risk in Ireland (CARI) got in touch with us some months ago and told us their waiting list was currently 5 years long, we were, as you can imagine, horrified. To think, any child who discloses they have been sexually abused are denied immediate help and support, is, and should be, shocking and abhorrent to everyone. These are child…
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March 15th, 2022 Welcome back everyone to our first podcast in almost 2 years. As life is returning to some semblance of normality, we felt it was time to ease back into our work. The reason we stood back from social media for so long was purely about self-preservation. We all realised quickly into the pandemic, that we were each feeling triggered …
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Episode 39 - Jeffery Epstein : Filthy Rich
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Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In this week’s podcast (episode 39) we will once again be joined by Leona O’Callaghan, founder of Haven Hub and Sophia Murphy both survivors of childhood sexual abuse. We will talk about o…
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Episode 38 - Surviving Covid19 - Leona O'Callaghan, Sophia Murphy, Joyce, June & Paula Kavanagh
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Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In today’s podcast (episode 38) we are joined by Sophia Murphy, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and Leona O Callaghan, founder of Haven Hub and also a survivor of childhood sexual abu…
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Episode 37 - Maggie Oliver former Detective Constable in the GMP and Whistleblower in the Rochdale Scandal
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Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In todays’ podcast we talk to Maggie Oliver who is best known as the former Detective Constable in the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) who was the lead investigator and whistleblower in th…
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Episode 36 - Dr. Joanne Nelson -Consultant Paediatrician, Medical Forensic Examiner & Clinical Director The Child & Adolescent Sexual Assault Treatment Service, Galway
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Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In today’s podcast (episode 36) we will be talking to Dr Joanne Nelson a Consultant Paediatrician in University Hospital Galway, a medical forensic examiner in child sexual assault cases a…
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In the past few weeks, I realised that the coping mechanisms I used as a child to survive my abuse were being triggered in response to the corona virus and the lockdown restrictions. Growing up I really struggled with anxiety that often manifested in anger. I hated not having any control over my life, and today, I find myself right back were it all…
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Episode 35 - J.P.O’Sullivan – Networks & Communications Manager & Ann Mara- Education Manager (Mercy Efforts for Child Protection Against Trafficking with the Hospitality Sector) MECPATHS
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Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In today’s podcast we will be talking to J.P.O’Sullivan, Network & Communications Manager and Ann Mara, Education Manager for MECPATHS. MECPATHS (Mercy Efforts for Child Protection Against…
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Wise Man - Guided Meditation by June Kavanagh
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In this meditation you will go on a journey to meet a wise man that imparts some of his life lessons. Meditation can be described as a way of focusing your mind on a thought, mantra, or activity and is often used to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally clam states. For us meditation is a way to relax and can be a powerful tool to connect you wi…
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Episode 34- Barbara Scanlon (Spokesperson) & Anna Kavanagh (Founder) Alliance of Birth Mothers Campaigning for Justice (ABC)
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Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In today’s podcast (episode 34) we will be talking to Barbara Scanlon (Spokesperson) and Anna Kavanagh (Activist) of Alliance of Birth Mothers Campaigning for Justice. ABC was established …
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Episode 33 - Dr Lisa Cutbert - CEO - Prisoner Aid through Community Effort (PACE)
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Episode 32 - Noeline Blackwell - Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC)
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Episode 31 - Sophia Murphy - Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse
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Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In today’s podcast (episode 31) we will be talking to Sophia Murphy, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. In July 2018 Sophia’s father, John Murphy, a 61-year-old former member of the Iri…
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Episode 30 - Dr Marie Keenan Associate Professor
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Dr Marie Keenan – Associate Professor Lecturer at the School of Social Policy, Social Work & Social Justice, University of College Dublin Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In today’s podcast (episode 30) we will be talking…
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I have no power I have no say You can do what you want I can’t run away What are you’re doing? I don’t understand. I thought we were playing Was this part of a plan? Do all daddies do this? Am I really that bad? Can’t you see I don’t want this? Don’t you care that I’m sad? You mustn’t know what you are doing You’re making a mistake. This couldn’t b…
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Looking back now I can hardly believe It wasn’t just others But me I deceived I had to go back to find me and save me and rescue me from all the pain that he gave me Although it was hard and it took a long time The journey was worth it to find what was mine Sometimes I can’t believe it when I see how far I’ve come No more am I a victim No longer on…
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Shame took away my Voice Shame took away my Choice Shame dictated the life I Lived Shame would not let me Forgive Shame prevented me from standing strong and saying what was done was wrong The shame was never really mine it belonged to the one who committed the crime Shame doesn’t have a place in my life any longer and without it I know, I am so mu…
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I've hated my body for the longest time because it is what he used Why did my dad take what was mine? Leaving me sore and confused I thought my body had let me down I blamed it for my pain The way I looked filled me with disgust I couldn’t bear the shame! Sex and sexuality brought out in me such fear even if I liked someone I couldn’t let them near…
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When an abuser is named what we don’t realise is all the other people who now get victimised. Its only human nature Whenever we’re in pain To look outside ourselves For someone else to blame Although without intention this causes untold pain Countless innocent families are left with guilt and shame Guilt by association is how some families feel mot…
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In this meditation you will receive an answer from your guides to a question that has been on your mind for some time. Meditation can be described as a way of focusing your mind on a thought, mantra, or activity and is often used to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally clam states. For us meditation is a way to relax and can be a powerful tool …
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In this meditation you will go on a journey to meet your guardian angel who helps you to release all the stress and tension that you hold in your mind and body. Meditation can be described as a way of focusing your mind on a thought, mantra, or activity and is often used to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally clam states. For us meditation is …
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Episode 29 - Leona O'Callaghan - Founder of Haven Hub
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Episode 28 - Peter McGuire, Freelance Journalist - 'The Importance of Responsible Journalism'
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Episode 27 - Were there is a Will - They Can Find A Way!
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'Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In today's podcast (episode 27 - Were there's a will -they can find a way) we continue delving into the intense fear gripping the world today and how it relates to and impacts victims of …
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Audio of Blog - Living in Fear! Now Can You See Me?
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We have spent years trying to help people understand the fear experienced by children who suffer child abuse or childhood trauma and how that fear impacts their lives. We do this not just to provide a deeper understanding of the crime itself, but also to help those in a position of power comprehend that fighting for lifelong supports to be put in p…
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'Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse you can call the Sexual Violence Centre Cork on (01800) 496 496. In today’s podcast we will be discussing how we are coping with the fear and anxiety that is currently taken hold of our world as a result of the Corona Virus pandemic. We discuss how our response to this s…
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Episode 25 - Mary Crilly, Founder and Director of Sexual Violence Centre Cork
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'Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse you can call the Sexual Violence Centre Cork on (01800) 496 496. In today’s podcast we will be talking to Mary Crilly, Founder and Director of the Sexual Violence Centre Cork (SVCC). SVCC is a non-profit community organisation that opened its doors for the first time in …
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Audio of Blog - The Silver Lining in the Corona Virus
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It’s frightening and surreal to think that we, or those we love could be harmed or even die from this virus and being confined and isolated from those we love only heightens the sense of panic we feel and makes it all the harder to manage our emotions. The constant reports, news bulletins and all the possible conspiracy theories that are floating a…
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Episode 24 - Rachel Moran, Author, Activist and Campaigner
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'Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24 hour Helpline is open 1800 77 8888 In today’s podcast (Episode 24) we will be talking with Rachel Moran, Author, Activist and Campaigner. Rachel grew up on the north side of Dublin. She had a difficult childhood. Both of h…
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Audio of Blog - Accountability! - Harvey Weinstein
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I was blown away when I heard the announcement of Harvey Weinstein’s sentence. It felt like a personal win to me and I found myself checking the news, to be sure I wasn’t mistaken and that he had indeed, received a 23-year prison sentence. Even now I have to say WOW. The women involved in this case may never know how many lives they have saved as t…
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Episode 23 - Interview with Eve Farrelly - CARI
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'Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the CARI Helpline (Lo Call 1890 924 567) In today’s podcast (Episode 23 - Interview with Eve Farrelly, Executive Director of CARI, (Children at Risk in Ireland). Eve holds a master’s in management, business, marketing and related support services, she als…
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Mother’s Day is a national celebration enjoyed by many, but for others the day acts as a reminder of the lack of nurturing they received as a child. This often raises unjust feelings of shame and unworthiness in victims. They can be bombarded with memories of the lack of motherly love and nurturing in their childhood. This can lead to sadness and i…
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Audio of Blog - The Price Paid for Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse
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Besides the sexual abuse that went on in my childhood home, the physical, emotional and mental abuse was also an everyday occurrence. Thinking about how I survived and the coping mechanisms I used, has been triggered by the questions arising while creating our podcasts. Although somewhere inside, it is clear to me how I survived, I still struggle t…
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Episode 22 - Maeve Lewis - CEO One in Four
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'Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 888 In this week’s podcast, we talk to Maeve Lewis, the CEO of One in Four. One in four currently provides supports to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. They have an advocacy team to support …
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Audio of Blog - Multiple Abusers - It Must Have Been My Fault!
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I've thought of writing about this for a long time and to be honest, I’m not sure why I haven’t. The abuse at the hands of my father, in many ways, made my other abusers fade into the background. I was sexually abused by a brother, John, whom I haven’t seen in over thirty years and another close family relative. The first clear memory of John abusi…
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Audio of Blog - Is 2018 Really The Year of The Woman
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There is hardly a day goes by without a new or historic case of child sexual abuse hitting the headlines along with considerable coverage of the #timesup and #metoo campaigns, you would probably think that the answer to that question above is yes. The Right to Speak Up This year marks the centenary of those brave women who fought and finally won th…
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Audio of Blog - germaine, Germaine, Germaine
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Like most women and men who have experienced rape, we read Germain Greer’s call for punishment for rape to be reduced with anger and disbelief. Sadly, this is not the first time reduced sentences in rape cases has been an issue, as every day within out court rooms, judges, juries and those that are either defending the accused or prosecuting them f…
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Audio of Blog - Child Sexual Abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Talking and writing about our childhood abuse and how it impacted us, were key to us gaining a greater understanding of thoughts and behaviours that we had as adults, and that we hated. We didn’t know that these thoughts and behaviours were actually disorders that were researched and understood by many health professionals. These disorders or condi…
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Audio of Blog- How Do We Fix Our Broken People
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Sexual Abuse is accepted across the world as being the most under-reported crime and here in Ireland we are no different. With our current population and our seriously outdated statistics, we can estimate that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced some form of sexual abuse in their past. That means there are at least 900 thousand citizens cu…
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Audio of Blog - A Deeper Understanding of Childhood Sexual Abuse is Needed
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You cannot change something if you are unaware of its existence. Awareness of a negative situation, attitude or belief is the first step towards making positive changes. Our intention is and always has been to help improve the lives of victims of sexual abuse. To achieve this, we need to help people understand this crime. Is there a difference betw…
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Episode 21 - Shaneda Daly - Founder of Side by Side
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'Trigger Warning' if you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse please remember the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre 24-Hour Helpline 1800 77 888 We kick off this series of podcasts where we undertake a number of interviews with people and organisations that provide supports to victims of sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse or childhood…
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Audio of Blog - Paedophiles - Monsters or Humans
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Paedophilia is a psychiatric disorder in which an adult or older adolescent experience a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children. It is also important that we understand that there are a certain percentage of paedophiles in the world today that have never acted on their sexual urges toward children and never intend to. Evoki…
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I felt compelled to write about the Belfast rape case as I am still reeling from the impact of the outcome. I would imagine I’m not alone when I describe a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach every time, I think about it. With that said, I would have to admit that right from the beginning of the case when I began to read and hear on social media …
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