Voices of Strength
by Ashana Kaiulani
Voices of Strength is a podcast where survivors of domestic violence reclaim their power through story. Hosted by Ashana — trauma support specialist with the Alabama Domestic Violence Registry Project and host of The Reclamation Room — each episode features honest, heartfelt conversations with women who’ve lived through abuse and found their voice on the other side.This is a space for truth, healing, and hope. Whether you’re a survivor, a supporter, or someone wanting to understand, Voices of Strength holds space for you.🎧 Listen in. Speak out. You’re not alone.
Episodes
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Moving Forward in Stillness: Healing the Nervous System with Samuel Sawyer
In this episode of Voices of Strength, Ashana sits down with Samuel Sawyer, founder of Aquality Farms in Anniston, Alabama, for a conversation about healing that reaches far beyond nutrition. Samuel shares his personal journey through childhood trauma, substance use, nervous system dysregulation,...
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From Fear to Freedom: A.E. Lee on Surviving Domestic Violence
In this episode of Voices of Strength, we sit down with author A.E. Lee for a deeply personal conversation about surviving domestic violence and the reality of leaving when your safety is on the line. A.E. shares a night that changed everything. The fear, the urgency, and the decisions that had…
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Loved You, Hated You: Understanding Why We Stay and How We Heal
📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength, we sit down with Nikki Allen, a singer, songwriter, filmmaker…
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Self-Defense is a Confidence Booster: The Mission of Defense in Heels
📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength, we sit down with Patti Stewart, founder and CEO of Defense in...
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Breaking the Silence: Childhood, Awareness, and the Reality of Sexual Violence
📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support:Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength, we sit down with Dr. Dawnmarie Risley-Childs, psychiatrist and...
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Live Your Life, Not Your Lawsuit: How Rebecca Broke Free
📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength, Rebecca Stack shares her powerful story of surviving domestic...
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Leaving Was Just the Beginning: Kimberly's Story Part 2
📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode of Voices of Strength, we continue our conversation with Kimberly in Part 2 of her...
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Leaving Was Just the Beginning: Kimberly’s Story of Survival and Self-Worth
📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this episode, we sit down with Kimberly, a courageous survivor who opens up about her journey…
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Where Was the Gap? Jessica’s Fight to Be Believed
📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this gripping and deeply human episode of Voices of Strength, Jessica opens up about how…
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Healing Out Loud: Amber’s Story of Survival and Justice
📞 If you are in danger or need immediate support: Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788. Help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. In this heartfelt conversation, Amber, a survivor of domestic violence, shares her journey from being a...
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Welcome to Voices of Strength: A Space for Survivors to Be Heard
In this episode: -What Voices of Strength is all about -Why domestic violence can look different for everyone -How sharing stories supports healing and connection -What to expect in future episodes -Sneak peek: Amber’s story in Episode 2 Resources mentioned: 💜 BreakTheSilenceAL.org — Support,...
About this show
Voices of Strength is a podcast where survivors of domestic violence reclaim their power through story. Hosted by Ashana — trauma support specialist with the Alabama Domestic Violence Registry Project and host of The Reclamation Room — each episode features honest, heartfelt conversations with women who’ve lived through abuse and found their voice on the other side.This is a space for truth, healing, and hope. Whether you’re a survivor, a supporter, or someone wanting to understand, Voices of Strength holds space for you.🎧 Listen in. Speak out. You’re not alone.
Hosted by
Ashana Kaiulani