Reclaiming Power: Storytelling, Movement & Healing with Donna Lyon of Left Write Hook

Send us Fan MailBONUS EPISODE: Reclaiming Power: Storytelling, Movement & Healing with Donna Lyon of Left Write HookTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse and gendered violence. Please take care while listening.In this special bonus episode of Reflect, Reclaim & Liberate, I share an incredibly powerful and important conversation with Dr Donna Lyon—a producer, associate professor at the University of Melbourne, and survivor-advocate who is reshaping the conversation around trauma recovery.Donna is the founder of Left Write Hook, a groundbreaking NFP that combines writing and boxing to support victim-survivors of child sexual abuse and gendered violence. Through her work, she is helping to reclaim narratives, foster healing, and build community.With a PhD in creative practice and a background in filmmaking, Donna has dedicated her career to storytelling as a force for social change. Her award-winning documentary, Left Write Hook, premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2024, sparking a national conversation about healing, agency, and resilience.In this episode, we explore the power of creative expression in trauma recovery, the intersection of storytelling, movement, and community as a pathway to healing. And what it truly means to reclaim yourself after abuse.And if you’re in Melbourne / Naarm, we’d love for you to join us at an exclusive screening of Left Write Hook on February 27th at Lido Cinemas, Hawthorn, Vic, at 6:20 PM.Click here for all the details & to BOOK YOUR TICKETIf you can’t join us live OR you’ve missed the screening, you can DONATE to Left Write Hook at the same linkIf this episode has brought up things you need deeper support with contact1800 RESPECTCASALifeline 13 11 14White RibbonSallyanne Hartnell - Divorce Coach & StrategistHow you can work with meBook a free intro callFree Resources & Downloads- Choose You Guidebook- Having Hard Conversations - done for you scripts- Divorce with Less Drama - The MasterclassJoin the Reflect VIP Mailing ListFollow me on INSTAGRAMAll relationships are welcomed and supported at Reflect Coaching 🏳️‍🌈This podcast is recorded on the land of the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Custodians of this Land & its first story tellers. I pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Kulin Nation & to any First Nations people listening.Please note: all podcast content is general information only, not legal advice or information. Please seek specialist advice to support you & your unique circumstances.