Turning Trauma into Triumph: My Journey of Healing After Betrayal and Assault - With Michelle Barard

The speaker shares the traumatic experience of being held hostage and assaulted by a man she was dating. She explains how she was able to escape with the help of the police and discusses the emotional damage she had to deal with afterwards. She talks about looking for a safe place to live and coping with the trauma through activities like going to church and walking her dog. The listener expresses admiration for her strength and courage for sharing her story and offers words of support. Sana hosts Michelle Bernard on her podcast ‘Healthy Mind Heart and Soul’, and they talk about Michelle’s incredible story healing from abuse and trauma. Michelle talks about her podcast ‘Somewhere At The Middle with Michelle Bernard’ and her work with Urban Book Editor. They discuss how important it is to take care of one's mental health, and Michelle shares tips on cultivating inner peace and finding joy in life. They also mention some helpful resources for support and healing. Sana and Michelle encourage listeners to For a while, I had been feeling very down on my luck. So I decided to move to New Orleans, where I thought I would have a fresh start. However, things quickly turned dark when I met a man who I thought was the answer to my problems. It turned out that he was actually a dangerous individual who caused a lot of harm to myself, my dog, and others. Through the healing power of yoga and therapy, I was able to recover and rebuild my life. I now Michelle Bernard shares her story of betrayal and assault at the hands of a client-turned-romantic-partner. Despite the physical and emotional injuries she suffered, she found a way to feel peaceful about the event and hopes to inspire others to do the same. She discusses the confusion and humiliation she experienced after discovering his true nature and the traumatic event that followed. Michelle shares insights into the healing process and the tools she used to cope with the aftermath, including distance, therapy, and self-reflection.