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Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse Show with Grace Ovba, is about the topical issues of abuse prevalent in our society and culture. The impact on lives and possible reformation strategies. The show portrays real life stories of exceptional valiant women, who suffered pain, shame, trauma and guilt. Some of these individuals, used the tools of healing, forgiveness and compassion to serve as a positive propellant to actualising their dreams and breaking barriers in their various fields of human

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36:13

"No Excuses, No Limits: A Father's Mission To Prove...

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/10/08

Grace converses with Colin Dingelstad, an aspiring MMA champion. Who at 28, with no prior professional fighting background is going after his dreams to conquer the word 'impossible' and turn it into reality. He is currently filming a documentary called "Impossible." Quotes:“The future depends on what you do today.”— Mahatma Gandhi“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”— Nelson Mandela“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”— Wayne Gretzky“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is

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01:05:38

National News On Abuse UK

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/10/01

Grace explores various abuse newsreels around the United Kingdom- London, Scotland, Wales, Devon, Nottinghamshire and Northern Ireland.MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy)Contacts For RASA: +447984098577Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.comTo contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title.To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject

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01:31:56

World News On Abuse

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/09/24

Grace explores different global newsreels on abuse. Stories on rape, sexual assault, gender violence, femicide, kidnap, mutilation & murder, forced marriages, child molestation, tech abuse, including domestic abuse. Countries involved are: China, France, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Scotland, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA,Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling &

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54:41

"Born Through Pain, Raised Into Power"

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/09/17

Grace converses with Tina McArdle, a medical secretary, an ambassador for Solace -a domestic abuse charity and a volunteer for the rape crisis helpline. She was raised in a domestic abuse environment and is a product of rape. She is an epitome of strength and courage...QUOTES:“You are not the darkness you endured. You are the light that refused to surrender.” — Unknown“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do.” — Michelle Rosenthal“What happened to you is not your fault

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01:44:03

"Be Strong: When Survival Becomes Identity"

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/09/10

Grace sits with Wioletta Anna Orlecka, the author of 'The Strong One.' She explores on this episode, the woven intricacies of hidden architecture of trauma - Childhood, memory, body memory, inherited silence and the way women are expected to hold everything together, whilst receiving nothing in return...QUOTES:“The body keeps the score.” — Bessel van der Kolk“Trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.” — Gabor Maté“No one heals in isolation.” —

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01:36:45

From Pain To Pages: How Storytelling Heals Hidden Wounds

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/09/03

David Deane Haskell is Grace's guest in today's episode and the theme is deeply aligned with survival, truth-telling and emotional healing. - Perfect for creating a powerful, impactful conversation that resonates with listeners on a personal level.QUOTES“The pain we don’t face becomes the life we live.” — Dean Haskett“Shame survives in silence, but it cannot survive truth.” — Dean Haskett“Healing begins the moment you stop pretending you’re not hurt.” — Dean Haskett“We carry the past not because we

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01:14:43

National News On Abuse UK

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/08/27

Grace explores various national newsreels on abuse in the UK. Stories about femicide, child abuse, domestic abuse, rape and sexual assault, mental health issues and economic abuse.Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy)Contacts For RASA: +447984098577Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.comTo contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the

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01:04:33

"Seen, Safe, Heard: The Missing Layer Of School...

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/08/20

On today's episode, Grace sits with Chris Yardon the director of Saprea to talk about child sexual abuse and school safety; which is often shrouded in bureaucracy...Podcast Key Takeaways:1. Safety is not just physical—it is relationalA school can be physically secure and still be psychologically unsafe. If a child cannot speak, they are not truly safe.2. Emotional safety drives disclosureChildren disclose harm where they feel: believed, respected and not judged. Without emotional safety,

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01:25:44

AI for Trauma Awareness: Dr. Turner on Using...

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/08/13

Grace is joined in today's episode by Dr. Lisa Turner — a survivor, an award-winning coach and founder of CET Freedom. Her work sits at the cutting edge of trauma awareness, where artificial intelligence meets lived experience. Having survived trafficking and grooming as a teenager, Dr. Turner has transformed her journey into a mission: to make the invisible visible.Through precision-built AI tools, she is helping uncover the subtle, often overlooked patterns of coercive control within relationships

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01:35:20

World News On Abuse

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/08/06

Grace explores global newsreels on abuse, from Australia, Burma, Hong Kong, India, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, UK and USA. The stories include femicide, rape, gender abuse, climate change, child molestation, human trafficking and law reforms.Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy)Contacts For RASA: +447984098577Email:

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02:05:37

"Blood, Silence, & Survival: The Story Behind Blood...

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2026/08/06

Grace sits with Dr. Ashley S. Glosson, an infectious diseases scientist, global health expert and memoirist. She is the author of "Blood Orphans." A harrowing true story of growing up trapped inside a home ruled by fear, violence, secrecy and psychological terror. Behind the image of a respected, educated and affluent family, she and her siblings endured years of abuse that stole their innocence far too soon... This is more than a story of survival, it is about what happens after trauma and lasting

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01:07:29

"From Burnout To Biology: How We Recode Emotional Pain"

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2026/07/30

Grace sits with our special guest today, Elsa Valentine, the founder of INNATE, a vision exploring emotional intelligence, self-dialogue, and the relationship between healing, technology, and human connection. Her work has been shaped by a deeply personal journey through wellness, entrepreneurship, burnout, recovery, and the understanding that fascination can act as a compass toward purpose.Drawing from experiences in the nutrition and startup world; she is passionate about redefining growth and

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01:25:35

World News On Abuse

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/07/23

Grace explores various global newsreels on abuse.Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy)Contacts For RASA: +447984098577Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.comTo contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title.To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject

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01:25:03

“Beyond Survival: Rewriting Power, Law, and Healing...

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/07/16

Today's episode is not just about awareness - it's about equipping survivors with language, strategy and validation. GAWGO's -(Getting Ahead While Getting Out) work bridges the gap between lived experience and systemic recognition, offering both critique and concrete tools for change. Our guest today is Sofi Khan, a survivor, lawyer, feminist, author , activist and shadow board member of a domestic abuse charity in the UK- SOLACE.QUOTES“Leaving isn’t just about escape—it’s about strategy.” —

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55:01

"The Surrender Agenda: Chronic Pain, Clarity & Becoming"

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/07/09

Grace talks with Lorraine Ansell, the author of "The Surrender Agenda, a memoir recognised by the 'Ink Book Prize.' She's also a speaker and creator who lives with Hypermobile Ehlers - Danlos Syndrome. Her symptoms were minimised, misunderstood or misread for years-until clarity arrived in form of a diagnosis.Quotable Quotes:“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” — Friedrich Nietzsche“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor E

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01:14:23

World News On Abuse

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/07/02

Grace relates global abuse newsreels from Australia, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Kenya, Spain,Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UK and USA.Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy)Contacts For RASA: +447984098577Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.comTo contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title.To share your story on the

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50:22

"When Pain Outlives Injury: Rewiring Trauma,...

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/06/25

Dr. Nameer R. Haider, is the special guest on today's episode - A Surgeon & Spine/Trauma Specialist, who has spent two decades helping people reclaim their lives from chronic pain. He leads clinical innovation at SynerFuse, where he is helping advance a new approach that combines spinal fusion with direct nerve stimulation. He continues to serve in key leadership roles, including chairman of 'Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation' at Faxton- St Luke's Healthcare and Fellowship Director at the

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01:14:16

World News On Abuse

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/06/18

In today's episode, Grace explores global newsreels across the globe. Stories culled from Afghanistan, Austria, India, Pakistan, Spain, UK, and USA. These stories include child abuse & neglect, femicide, rape & incest, child custody, public disorder, mental health issues, manslaughter, plane crash, terror attack and legalisation of child -marriage.Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling

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58:07

"Behind The Walls: Trauma, Truth, & Justice With Jean...

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/06/11

In today's episode Grace talks about amplifying the voices of incarcerated women; with Jean Trounstine an acclaimed actress, turned professor, a legend in prison -reform sphere. She's the renowned co-founder of the women's branch of the groundbreaking alternate sentencing program - "Changing Lives Through Literature" - (CLTL). - She is also, the author of 8 books and the new sensational book: "Sounds Like Trouble To Me."Through her teachings and writing, she focuses on women in the criminal legal

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54:03

National News On Abuse

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse ·

2026/06/04

Grace explores various news reels around the United Kingdom: Stories from Scotland, London, Northern Ireland, etc.Contacts For RASA: +447984098577Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.comBook a coaching and, or therapy session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/ (MBACP - certified)To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title.To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY

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