Judging Meghan29 Okt 2024

Breaking Free from a Life of Control: Crystal Ball’s Journey from Cult Trauma to Rediscovering Her Voice

In this episode I welcome Crystal Ball, a powerful survivor whose story sheds light on resilience, courage, and the journey of reclaiming one's life. From an oppressive childhood in the strict “Shiny Happy People” cult to the immense challenges she faced after breaking free, Crystal opens up about her path to healing and rebuilding. She shares the reality of leaving behind a life where every choice was controlled, enduring profound losses, and learning to survive on her terms after the devastation of Hurricane Michael. Together, we explore the effects of growing up in an environment ruled by fear and repression, and the strength it takes to confront trauma, unlearn harmful teachings, and reclaim self-worth. Crystal discusses her journey to embrace emotional freedom, how she’s breaking generational cycles for her own children, and finding solace in a spirituality rooted in kindness and acceptance. For anyone struggling with trauma or looking for hope in dark times, this episode is a raw testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Through heartbreak, loss, and ultimately triumph, Crystal’s story encourages us to find our own paths forward, proving that no matter how challenging the journey, healing, love, and authenticity are within reach. Want to learn more about Crystal and her upcoming book go to https://crystalballadventures.com/ This podcast is a place for trauma survivors as well as their friends and family. This is a safe environment to be vulnerable but it's also a place for celebration and moving forward. Let's all start to embrace who we are becoming by #mentalhealth #selfcare #self #judgingothers #judgingmeghan #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #survivor #resilience #traumahealing #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #podcasts #courage #selfworth #cultsurvivor #breakingfree #vulnerability #entrepreneur #crystalball #shinyhappypeople #cult #controlled #trauma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Understanding OCD, Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts, and Self-Guided EMDR with Natalia Aíza

This episode I’m joined by Natalia Aiza, an EMDR-trained therapist, writer, and mental health advocate, for an important conversation about OCD, postpartum OCD, and the challenges that often come with...

3 Nov 51min

101 Brain Hacks: Dr. Clint Steele on Sleep, Stress, and Preventing Dementia

In this episode I’m joined by dementia prevention and brain specialist Dr. Clint Steele to talk about brain health, stress, sleep, and simple habits that can make a difference. Clint shares his “101 B...

27 Okt 50min

Teaching Consent and Raising Independent Thinkers with Dr. Noelle Santorelli

This episode discusses consent, sexual assault, drugs, and other difficult topics that may be triggering for some listeners. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Noelle Santorelli, a clinical therapis...

20 Okt 1h 5min

Breaking the Silence Around Suicide: A Conversation with Mental Health Advocate Heidi Ambrose

In this episode I’m joined by mental health advocate and speaker Heidi Ambrose for an honest conversation about suicide, grief, and finding hope after loss. Heidi and I first met when I was a speaker ...

13 Okt 52min

The Story My Mom Carried for Years: One of My Most Meaningful Conversations (Revisited)

Today, you’re going to hear a revisited conversation from 2022 between my Mom and me. We talk about her experience being attacked as a young girl and how it forever impacted her life. She has experien...

6 Okt 1h 2min

When Life Changes Your Plans: Grief, Resilience, and Starting Over with Lizzie Semmer

In this episode, I sit down with Lizzie Semmer, a former pre K teacher who left the classroom and started a new chapter of her life in Portugal. Lizzie shares what it was like growing up between Chica...

29 Sep 43min

Motherhood From a Different Perspective with Emmy Nominated Producer Riaz Patel

Two-time Emmy-nominated director/producer of TV and Broadway, Riaz Patel isn’t here because of his credentials. He’s here because of his unusual perspective: a man who has spent virtually his entire l...

24 Sep 1h 3min

Angelic Ancestry and the Search for Purpose with Alisha Das

As I celebrate my sixth year of podcasting and approach my 300th episode, I’m excited to welcome angel communicator, author, speaker, and podcaster Alisha Das. During a time when the world can feel es...

22 Sep 35min