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Koya: Be Light and Offer Hope | 134

Episode 134 of the Behind Beautiful Things podcast, hosted by ForthHand, titled "Koya: Be Light and Offer Hope | 134" was published on April 8, 2025 and runs 56 minutes.

April 8, 2025 ·56m · Behind Beautiful Things

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Summary

In this powerful episode, we welcome Koya, an incredibly brave woman whose journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Koya opens up about the horrific childhood trauma she endured and the lasting impact it had on her throughout her adult life. She shares how therapy helped her heal and how she found empowerment through competing in pageants—many of which she has won. Her story is one of survival, resilience, and the power of transformation. Koya’s experience is a moving reminder of the capacity we all have to overcome challenges, heal, and rise above. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of resilience and the beauty that can emerge from the darkest of times. Please Note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, eating disorders, self harm, and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening.   Sexual Assault Support: https://rainn.org/resources Suicide Prevention Hotline: https://988lifeline.org Eating Disorder Support: https://anad.org   Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249 Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcast   Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.com Check out Kevin’s substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022 Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode Description

In this powerful episode, we welcome Koya, an incredibly brave woman whose journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Koya opens up about the horrific childhood trauma she endured and the lasting impact it had on her throughout her adult life. She shares how therapy helped her heal and how she found empowerment through competing in pageants—many of which she has won.

Her story is one of survival, resilience, and the power of transformation. Koya’s experience is a moving reminder of the capacity we all have to overcome challenges, heal, and rise above. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of resilience and the beauty that can emerge from the darkest of times.

Please Note: This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault, eating disorders, self harm,

and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening.

 

Sexual Assault Support: https://rainn.org/resources

Suicide Prevention Hotline: https://988lifeline.org

Eating Disorder Support: https://anad.org

 

Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com

Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249

Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram:

@behindbeautifulthingspodcast

 

Learn more about Kevin’s Professional Speaking and

Acting at www.kevincrispin.com

Check out Kevin’s substack:

https://allconviction.substack.com

Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022

Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests’ stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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