Hard Beautiful Journey - A Podcast For Healing, Personal Growth and Emotional Resilience
Tiff Carson
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The Courage to Speak: Reclaiming Power After Childhood Sexual Abuse
What if the truth you've never said out loud could be the very thing that sets you free? In this raw and powerful conversation, I’m joined by Kath Essing—author, speaker, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. We talk about the body’s wisdom, what healing really looks like, and why speaking your truth—out loud—can be both terrifying and life-giving. Whether you're a survivor, a support person, or just human, this episode will change the way you listen, support, and show up. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 2:10 – Who is Kath Essing today? 5:33 – How her body remembered the trauma 11:45 – Talking to kids about consent & safety 18:20 – Navigating family reactions 23:10 – When the legal system fails survivors 29:44 – Writing The Courage to Speak Your Truth 36:02 – What survivors really need from loved ones 41:00 – Somatic healing, breathwork, and embodiment 46:55 – Becoming an advocate 51:30 – Final thoughts + gratitude Connect with Kath: Website: https://www.bespeak.au Instagram: @kath_essing Facebook: BeSpeak Consultancy Connect with me: Instagram: @iamtiffcarson Free Healing Meditation: https://www.tiffcarson.com/meditation Join the private Facebook group: Healing Heart Journey (search + request)
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