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Breaking Family Trauma: How to Heal, Forgive & Rebuild After Childhood Abuse | Story | Talk2Tamara

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/fan_mail/new] This is a deeply honest conversation about breaking generational trauma,  childhood abuse, and the healing journey towards forgiveness and peace. Leah shares her powerful story of growing up in an abusive home in Melbourne,  Australia, and how she found the strength to build a completely different life  for herself and her family. We discuss: ✨ Recognizing childhood trauma and abuse ✨ Breaking generational patterns ✨ The journey toward forgiveness (without sacrificing boundaries) ✨ Why family loyalty shouldn't come at the cost of your mental health ✨ How to heal from deep pain and shame ✨ Building healthy relationships after trauma ✨ The importance of seeking help and speaking up This conversation is for anyone who has experienced family trauma, felt lost on  their healing journey, or struggled with the pressure to maintain relationships  with toxic family members. If you're carrying pain in silence, know that you're  not alone, and healing is possible. 🎙️ Hosted by Tamara Gestetner 🎤 Guest: Leah --- **IMPORTANT MESSAGE:** If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please reach out for help: - National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 - RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673 - Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 --- 📌 **Connect with Tamara:** Instagram: @talktotamara Website: tamaragestener.com Consultation bookings available at tamaragestener.com --- **Hashtags:** #TraumHealing #FamilyTrauma #MentalHealthAwareness #ChildhoodAbuse #Forgiveness  #GenerationalHealing #MentalWellness #SurvivalStory #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries --- ⚠️ **Trigger Warning:** This episode contains discussion of childhood abuse,  physical abuse, and emotional trauma. Please take care of yourself while  listening. If you need support, reach out to a mental health professional or  the resources listed above. --- **Duration:** 1 hour 2 minutes **Content:** Educational | Self-Help | Mental Health | Personal Development Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/support] Follow Tamara on Instagram @Talk2Tamara, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes on relationships and personal growth. Watch new episodes on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@talk2tamarapodcast] and visit my website [https://tamaragestetner.com/] for coaching and 1:1 support.

How to process grief without living in survival mode | Losing my mother | Talk2Tamara

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/fan_mail/new] How to process grief without living in survival mode | Losing my mother | Talk2Tamara In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey of navigating grief and loss after losing my mother. From her sudden illness and multiple surgeries to the devastating diagnosis of cancer, I explore how grief showed up in unexpected ways throughout the entire process—not just after her passing. 🎙️ **What You'll Learn:** • The real story of my mother's illness and how it changed our family forever • How grief manifests differently for everyone, even before losing someone • The five stages of grief and how they showed up non-linearly in my life • Why surviving in "survival mode" prevents true healing • How unprocessed grief shows up as anxiety, physical illness, and other symptoms • The importance of sitting with your emotions instead of running from them • Practical insights on moving from anger to gratitude and acceptance 💔 **Key Insights:** This episode dives deep into the emotional toll of caregiving, the loss of identity, and the journey toward healing. If you've experienced loss or are currently grieving, this conversation is for you. I discuss how I escaped survival mode and learned to process my grief in healthier ways. ⏰ **Timestamps:** 0:00 - Introduction & My Mother's Story 16:08 - The Diagnosis Journey 28:18 - Unexpected Turns & Medical Complications 5:34 - The Physical Impact & Identity Loss 23:48 - Living in Survival Mode 26:52 - How I Coped (& Why It Didn't Work) 28:46 - The Five Stages of Grief 29:14 - Denial & Putting On a Brave Face 30:38 - Anger & Why I Suppressed It 31:05 - Bargaining, Depression & Numbness 32:35 - Finding Acceptance After 8-9 Years 33:27 - Key Message: Process Your Grief 🔗 **Resources & Support:** If you're dealing with grief, consider journaling or meditation to help process your emotions. Remember: grief is not linear, and there's no "right" way to grieve. 👉 **Subscribe** for more real conversations about life's most difficult moments. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/support] Follow Tamara on Instagram @Talk2Tamara, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes on relationships and personal growth. Watch new episodes on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@talk2tamarapodcast] and visit my website [https://tamaragestetner.com/] for coaching and 1:1 support.

Behind The Glam: Depression & Weight Loss Story | Talk2Tamara

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/fan_mail/new] Behind The Glam:  Depression & Weight Loss Story | Talk2Tamara In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the untold story of Dina Stern — a successful wig entrepreneur, mother, and someone who openly shares her journey through postpartum depression, weight loss surgery, and reclaiming her identity. Dina takes us through her incredible journey:  Building a thriving wig business from her bathroom while dealing with imposter syndrome  The real experience of postpartum depression — what it looks like behind the Instagram filters  Her candid discussion about weight loss, body image, and getting weight loss surgery  Why medication, working out, and therapy became her lifeline  How she learned that fixing your body doesn't fix your mind — it's the INTERNAL work that matters  Creating a toxic-free, holistic lifestyle with her husband Key Takeaway: You can wear your Chanel, keep your gloss on, AND take medication for postpartum depression. There's no shame in seeking help. Dina's story is for every woman who's felt invisible, struggled with their body image, or wondered if something was wrong with them after having a baby. Connect with Dina: 📱 Instagram: @talk2tamara 🌐 Website: tamaragestetner.com If you found this helpful, please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/support] Follow Tamara on Instagram @Talk2Tamara, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes on relationships and personal growth. Watch new episodes on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@talk2tamarapodcast] and visit my website [https://tamaragestetner.com/] for coaching and 1:1 support.

He Was Slowly Breaking Her — Until She Did THIS | Batya's Real Story of Abuse & Healing | Talk2Tamara

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/fan_mail/new] In this podcast, we talk about something  that so many people are living through  but almost nobody says out loud. Batya has been married three times.  She survived an abusive relationship.  And now she is living a completely different life. In today's episode she shares — ✅ How to recognize love bombing ✅ What emotional and verbal abuse actually looks like ✅ Why leaving is so incredibly hard ✅ Her healing journey and learning to trust again ✅ How she finally found the right person 👉 If you or someone you know is going through  something like this — this video is for you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📌 Find Batya on Instagram: @makeupbybaya 🎙️ Host: Tamara Gestetner 🌐 Website: tamaragestetner.com 📩 One-on-one coaching: DM on Instagram     or visit the website Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/support] Follow Tamara on Instagram @Talk2Tamara, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes on relationships and personal growth. Watch new episodes on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@talk2tamarapodcast] and visit my website [https://tamaragestetner.com/] for coaching and 1:1 support.

Postpartum vs. Peripartum Psychosis: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/fan_mail/new] This is a conversation most people avoid but need to hear. In this episode, I sit down with nurse practitioner Allyssa Brody to talk about postpartum and peripartum psychosis, something that is often misunderstood, minimized, or completely missed. We talk about what it actually looks like beyond what people assume, how it’s different from baby blues or postpartum depression, and the warning signs that shouldn’t be ignored. This is not about fear. It’s about awareness. Because the truth is, not every woman feels like herself after giving birth and sometimes it goes far deeper than we expect. We also talk about why so many women stay quiet, how partners and families can recognize when something is off, and what real support should look like during this time. This episode is for women, for partners, for families, and honestly for anyone who wants to better understand the mental health side of motherhood that doesn’t get talked about enough. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone and there is help. Listen to Talk2Tamara wherever you get your podcasts. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2597268/support] Follow Tamara on Instagram @Talk2Tamara, subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes on relationships and personal growth. Watch new episodes on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@talk2tamarapodcast] and visit my website [https://tamaragestetner.com/] for coaching and 1:1 support.