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Offering a new view on age-old problems and traumas. Amanda Durocher offers advice on how to heal from trauma, change your perspective, feel your feelings, and get in touch with your inner power. All topics are on the table, and Amanda creates a safe space for you to anonymously ask your most vulnerable questions. Topics range from relationships, trauma, rape, grief, and so much more. You are immensely powerful, and Amanda wants to offer you advice on how to move through what ever is holding you

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124: Feeling Frustrated: What to Do When Overwhelmed...

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2025/03/05

In this episode, we discuss the feeling of frustration. Responding to a listener's question about feeling stuck and overwhelmed by frustration, we explore various emotions that often accompany feeling frustrated, such as anger, hopelessness, and disappointment. I talk about the importance of understanding the root causes of our frustration and offer advice on how to process and work through it. As always I emphasize the value of being kind to oneself, acknowledging feelings as part of the human

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29:17

123: Loneliness After an Affair: How to Forgive...

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2025/02/26

In this episode, I answer a listener’s question about how to forgive oneself after cheating in a relationship. This listener is struggling with feelings of loneliness, sadness, and fear, and they feel as though they have to carry this burden and heavy shame by themselves. We discuss why it’s important to be supported throughout the healing journey, the importance of beginning to communicate with partners, and self-compassion. We also dive into discussing inner child work and how the inner child and

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23:00

122: What Does It Mean if I Fail at Love?

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2025/02/19

In this episode, I delve into a listener's heartfelt question – what does it mean if I fail at love? This listener is feels like they are getting a second chance at love with an ex, and finds themselves feeling fear arise. They have been in love before and are worried they will “mess up” this new relationship. Through the episode, we explore the intricacies of love, vulnerability, and self-worth, while also emphasizing the importance of self-love and being kind to oneself on the journey to finding

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28:00

121: Too Good to be True?: Why Fear & Anxiety Arise...

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2025/02/12

What do we do when life feels too good to be true? We often expect to embrace happiness when things are good, but the truth is many people struggle and feel triggered when things are going well. Many people ask themselves – is it too good to be true? In today’s episode I answer a question from a listener who is struggling with anxiety, fear, and overwhelm because they are afraid of “the other shoe dropping” during a happy time in their life. They faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic,

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26:18

120: Why Am I Scared of Love?

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2025/02/05

In this episode, I answer a listener’s question: Why am I scared of love? I dive into the reasons so many of us experience a fear of love, including the fear of vulnerability, childhood trauma, low self-worth, and even the anxiety that love or a relationship might be “too good to be true.” This episode is for anyone who’s afraid of love but is ready to embrace it rather than pull away. If you’ve struggled with opening your heart, this episode offers insights to help you move through those fears. You

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26:43

119: How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection

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2025/01/29

In this episode, I explore how to overcome the fear of rejection. I answer a listener's question about struggling with the fear of rejection in love, specifically feeling frozen when it comes to asking someone out on a date. I also dive into how and why the fear of rejection can leave us feeling paralyzed, triggering the freeze response. Throughout the episode, we discuss why the fear of rejection is so overwhelming, how it's a very human (and unavoidable) experience, how to recognize fear cycles,

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118: Healing from Rape: Realities of Surviving Sexual...

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2025/01/22

For this episode, I am joined by special guest, Kate Chisholm, founder of Survivors RISE, for a candid discussion about the realities of healing and surviving rape. We discuss our personal journeys of healing from rape and sexual violence, and Kate shares her story surviving rape, as well as her experience going through the criminal justice system and the impact of institutional betrayal. The episode also highlights the importance of community support, empathy, and various healing modalities we have

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41:29

117: “Good” vs “Bad” Therapy: How to Find a Good...

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2025/01/15

In this episode, I chat with mental health counselor Katie Landrum, to discuss our personal experiences with “good” and “bad” therapy. We discuss what makes therapy beneficial, and also what we have found harmful throughout our own experiences. We emphasize the importance of finding a therapist who is the right fit, offers a safe space, and is non-judgemental. Katie provides us with a list of questions you can use when interviewing a therapist. We also discuss how to prepare for your first session

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30:50

116: Prioritizing Mental Health: Amanda's Thoughts on...

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2025/01/08

In this episode, I share about my own mental health struggles in 2024 and why I believe prioritizing mental health is so important. I discuss how I believe society impacts our mental health, and how I felt impacted by the 2024 election (specifically as a rape survivor), living through a pandemic, and social media. I also discuss how the healing journey impacts mental health and how for me healing from rape and family dynamics has continued to impact my mental health. I also discuss a few suggestions

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11:37

Reflections #9 - That Time I Found Faith as a Trauma...

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2024/12/27

In the final episode of Season 1 of Reflections, I dive into the question I am most commonly asked - after everything I have survived, how do I still have faith?This story is about how leaning into faith helped me to survive my darkest days. I share the intimate story of grappling with suicidal thoughts and how an astonishing midnight miracle helped reignite my hope after the death of my close friend and sexual assault. And for anyone who relates to thoughts of suicide, I promise you it does get

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11:39

Reflections #8 - That Time I Made People...

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2024/12/20

This week's reflection is about how I made everyone uncomfortable surviving sexual assault. The more I tried to talk about sexual violence, sexual assault, and rape, the more I felt shamed. As I reflect on my healing journey, I see clearly now how painful it was for people to be so uncomfortable with me and my story, and how I don't think that needs to be the case.Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:15 Story - That Time I Made People Uncomfortable9:41 Final ThoughtsYou can also read this story on my

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22:18

115: Holiday Season Sadness & Depression: Embracing...

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2024/12/18

Where is the holiday season magic? In this episode, I answer a listener question from someone feeling sad, depressed, and lonely this holiday season. I explore ways to process and accept these emotions, reconnect with your inner child to rediscover holiday magic, and practice self-love. We also discuss the importance of taking care of yourself this holiday season.Happy Holidays from me, Amanda Durocher! Thank you all for your continued support!TimestampsIntroduction: 00:15Listener Question:

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10:20

Reflections #7 - That Time I Survived the Bystander...

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2024/12/13

In this episode, I reflect on the bystander effect. What responsibility did the bystanders have to step in, speak up, or intervene when I was being raped? Throughout my healing journey, I have asked myself how can I trust people to do what's right after living through this experience. Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:13 Story - That Time I Survived the Bystander Effect8:38 Final ThoughtsYou can also read this story on my website: https://www.newviewadvice.com/reflectionsFor FREE Resources for the

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12:32

Reflections #6 - That Time I Was Betrayed by Women...

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2024/12/06

Welcome to Reflections! This week I share a story about healing from betrayal by women after sexual assault. I speak of two women I felt betrayed by - one was the teenage girl who was with me the night I was raped, and the other was a spiritual leader who betrayed me when I went to her for help and healing. This story goes into the complexities and feelings of betrayal in the aftermath of sexual trauma.Timestamps0:00 Introduction1:15 Story - That Time I Was Betrayed By Women After Being Raped10:21

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29:27

114: How to Be Comfortable with Physical Touch After...

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2024/11/27

In this episode I talk about how to become comfortable with physical touch after sexual assault. Many survivors of sexual trauma struggle with sex and being touched after sexual violence. In this episode I discuss the importance of being kind to yourself, how to practice awareness and listening to your body, and reconnecting to your body . My intention is to help you connect back with yourself while also assuring you that it's okay no matter where you are at on your journey. You are healing

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10:36

Reflections #5 - That Time I Had Survivors Guilt

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2024/11/22

This is a story about my experience survivor's guilt. I share how I suffered from survivor's guilt as I was healing from sexual violence and suicidal ideation. I share this story as an example of survivor's guilt and how I processed the intense feelings of guilt and unworthiness.Timestamps0:00 Introduction0:47 Story - That Time I Had Survivor's Guilt8:57 Final ThoughtsYou can also read this story on my website: https://www.newviewadvice.com/reflections

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31:44

113: Repressed Memories of Childhood Trauma: How to...

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2024/11/20

In this episode, I answer a listener question about processing repressed memories of childhood sexual trauma and how we can learn to trust ourselves. Throughout this episode, I discuss my own experiences with repressed memories of sexual trauma. I discuss how self-doubt is common when processing repressed memories of trauma, how to listen to your body, the importance of acceptance, and how to practice gentleness with yourself throughout this process. My intention is to offer you some solace if you

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04:16

Reflections #4 - That Time I Met the Devil: A Poem...

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2024/11/15

Welcome to Reflections, a New View Advice minisode series! In the episode I share a poem about the healing journey, and especially my experience healing from fear. I wrote this poem when reflecting on how fear used to debilitate me, but overtime I have learned how to navigate the fears that arise.You can read more poems on my website at: https://www.newviewadvice.com/poemsYou can also read all reflections here: https://www.newviewadvice.com/reflections

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36:05

112: Why Do I Seek Parental Validation as an Adult?

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2024/11/13

In this episode, I answer a question from a listener who is wondering why they still seek validation from their parents even though they already know their parents are unsupportive and are often left feeling unhappy. I discuss how so often our need for parental validation and approval is tied to deep rooted human fears, including the fear of rejection, the fear of abandonment, the fear of criticism, and the fear of being unlovable. My intention is to help you to feel less alone, validated in your

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15:45

Reflections #3 - That Time I Met a Black Widow Spider...

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2024/11/08

Welcome to Reflections, a New View Advice minisode series! In the episode I share a story about a time in my life when I was grappling with the horrors of sexual violence and my own near-death experience. During this time, I cross paths with another victim of sexual violence, but she was murdered at age 15.This story is in honor of Courtney Wilkes and the profound impact her life has had on me as a survivor of sexual trauma.Trigger Warning: This story discusses sexual violence, death, and murder. I

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