The Empowerment Podcast By Naga

Interview with Wim Wetzel, author of ”Surviving Death By A Thousand Cuts”

Meet Wim Wetzel, author of “Surviving Death By A Thousand Cuts”. There are many ways to overcome tough times and trauma. In his book, Wim describes what it was like growing up as the oldest child in a fascinating yet challenging family dynamic. War, immigration to the US, a family Martial Arts school, discipline beyond the pale and more wartime service, provide a backdrop to Wim’s journey of healing and redemption. Host, Silvia Smart reads excerpts from the book and finds out from Wim how “don’t give up ever, no matter what life throws at you” has become his message of empowerment and hope.

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Wim Wetzel’s Book “Surviving Death By A Thousand Cuts”: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Death-Thousand-Cuts-Wetzel/dp/0463558634

 

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Janessa Jaye Chamgagne - Stealthing

My guest in this episode is Janessa Jaye Champagne, a Drag Queen living in North Dakota. Janessa is going to introduce us to “stealthing”, through their own experience of it. We’ll find out what it means and how it works. And, as always, you’ll find links in the episode description & on The Empowerment Project Community, our Facebook Group to resources and more information. Mature content.

Janessa’s Blog, "Well, Actually":  http://www.janessajaye.com/well-actually/

Janessa’s YouTubeChannel: 

 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiuVjApfqNe3HAF29FksnuA/videos

Janessa’s Podcasts on SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/user-49527017

(JANESSA AFTER DARK is their pop culture/commentary show, MISS JAYE: THE RENOVATION is their limited series about self-help and personal growth)

Instagram: http://Instagram.com/JanessaJayeOfficial 

Expect strong language.

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Active Shooter Survival Training

From Columbine to Sandy Hook and Atlanta to Boulder, these shootings are on the rise and leave us feeling anguished and terrified. Talking about mass shootings and training for such a situation, one of the worst-case scenarios imaginable, is important because knowing what to do and making fast decisions save lives.

For Active Shooter Survival Trainings on Zoom: https://nagacommunity.com/active-shooter-training/

FBI Information: https://youtu.be/55v7fP5nn9c

Stop the Bleed: https://www.stopthebleed.org/

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From Incest to Empowerment

Join host, Silvia Smart, and her guest, Julie Belew! Julie’s empowerment journey finds her currently investigating how law enforcement in her town responds to rape survivors. She discovered her unique voice and perspective in “Rape, the Podcast”, a labor of love. Starting with an experience of incest at the young age of seven, moving through motherhood, and into a deep conviction to make the world a better place, you’ll love getting to know Julie!

Where to find Julie Belew, her podcast, and her editing business:

www.rapethepodcast.com @rapethepodcast www.chickedits.com

 

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Production and Editing Credit: Henry Smart-Denson

Pam & Abigail Courageous Survivors, Part 3 of 3

This is the third in a three-part series. In Episode 19 we met Pam and heard how she survived a dangerous domestic relationship and learned about her frightening and powerful escape. In Episode 20 we got to know Abigail, who married the same abuser a few years after Pam left him. Today, in Part Three, Pam and Abigail come together to discuss what they’ve learned, legal issues they’ve faced, how they’ve supported one another, how far they have come, what friends and family can do to support a loved one in an abusive relationship and so much more. Join us for this courageous and empowering conversation!

Names and voices have been changed for safety. Please be aware that the content is at times, very hard to listen to.

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Abigail, Domestic Violence Survivor, Part 2 of 3

Meet Abigail and hear her story of bravery and resilience. This is the second of a three-part series. In the last episode, Part One (Episode #19), we met Pam, who shared how she was manipulated, groomed, and finally escaped with her small child. In this episode, Part Two, we meet Abigail, who married the same abuser a few years later.

 

Abigail’s story shows how the perpetrator used similar ploys and strategies on both women but evolved to an even greater level of abuse over time. With Abigail, for example, he controlled and manipulated a false narrative that she was emotionally unbalanced, leaving her even more isolated and alone. Most importantly we begin to see how, when Abigail was ready to reach out to her, Pam’s journey and support made the difference between life and death for herself and her two small children.

In the next episode, Part Three, Pam and Abigail come together and we discuss what they’ve learned, how they’ve helped one another, how far they have come, what friends and family can do to support a loved one in an abusive relationship and so much more. Join us for these heartfelt stories of courage and survival!

Names and voices have been changed for safety. Please be aware that the content is at times, very hard to listen to.

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Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson

 

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Pam, Domestic Violence Survivor, Part 1 of 3

Meet Pam and hear her story as she shares with us what happened, how she was manipulated, groomed, and tricked into staying. She’s going to point out red flags that popped up along the way, and explain how her awareness grew. We’ll find out what made her finally decide to leave and we’ll get to hear the story of her dangerous and powerful escape.

This is the first of a three-part series. In Part Two, we’ll meet Abigail, who married the same abuser a few years after Pam left him. In Part Three, Pam and Abigail come together and we discuss what they’ve learned, how they’ve helped one another, how far they have come, what friends and family can do to support a loved one in an abusive relationship and so much more.

Names and voices have been changed for safety. Please be aware that the content is at times, very hard to listen to.

 

Special thanks to my producer/editor, Henry Smart-Denson

 

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From Student to Empowerment Self-defense Instructor

Join host, Silvia Smart and her guest, Adriana Li! Get to know Adriana and find out about her Empowerment Self Defense journey. She started off as a student at Impact Boston and has, over the past three years, become an ESD Instructor there. We’ll discover what inspires Adriana and we’ll spend time talking about issues and experiences that are particular to People of Color within the broad framework of the empowerment self-defense movement. @NagaMartialArts @ImpactBoston http://impactboston.org/, https://nagacommunity.com/

 

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No More Victim Blaming!

Join host Silvia Smart and guest, Katherine White, as they discuss “Victim Blaming” and why we don’t do it! We’ll talk about what it is, how it came about, why it’s so awful, and how it perpetuates the shame cycle relative to sexual assault and violence. Free yourself of blame, release the weight of judgment and place the blame squarely where it belongs: on the perpetrator. “No more victim-blaming” is a paradigm-shifting concept taught in Empowerment Self Defense classes. Join us for this important conversation!

 

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Interview with Martha Thompson: The Empowerment Self Defense Model

What’s the difference between EMPOWERMENT Self Defense and other schools of self-defense? Join host, Silvia Smart, as she speaks with Martha Thompson, Senior Lead Instructor at Impact Chicago for over 30 years, academic and current NWMAF Self Defense Coordinator. They explore what puts the “empowerment” into the Empowerment self-defense model and what makes it different from self-defense courses that don’t make that distinction. Find out how ESD responds to social change movements and what has driven Martha to dedicate her life to this work!

 

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