Womanhood Unfiltered

Activating The Light is filled with solution. We walk you through the process of what it really is like to heal and to recover from narcissistic abuse and trauma. We are not licensed professionals just survivors who wanted to collab on our shared experience with diagnosed narcissists, abusive relationships, and how to clear out all the muck they leave with you. After 12 years of abuse in a narcissistic relationship and a non-supportive environment Rebecca found herself trapped, following blindly seeking approval. Eventually Rebecca would grow tired of the abuse, financial control, and lack of freedom and find a way to break free. But abuse still lingers, and it follows us into our everyday life -- here we get deeper into what this looks like. reactive abuse, shadow work, and activating the light.

Rebecca will tell you a tale that feels straight from a movie but, it isn't this is her life and 12 years of control and abuse. She is not just a survivor but a warrior who mastered the art of escaping and found the truth residing in herself. Now she helps other women break free from abuse and guides them to accessing their inner light. In this TWO PART series you will learn about Rebecca, Shadow Work, Accessing the Inner Light, and both the Divine and Dark Goddess with in you. We dive deep into parts work and staying true to yourself -- even if your truth isn't pretty. Please be cautious if you are easily triggered or a survivor, this is not for everybody.

I was blessed to meet Alice at a protest in March 2025. She was shooting film photography and i initially was drawn to her style. I also was interested in bringing Alice onto the team as one of our photographers. As I would get to know Alice i would learn that she is still in college and trans with a community of people supporting her. Alice wanted to come on Womanhood Unfiltered to share her experiences as Trans-Woman. If you learn anything from talking with Alice -- its okay to be different and you should always dare to be bold. The moment you stop looking at gender as a sexuality but, more of an ability to express yourself you can find freedom. Alice is an absolute rockstar and has so much love, creativity, and music to share with the world. Alice wants people to focus more on what you have going on inside of your heart -- than somebodies' appearance because it's not really any of your business anyways. Much Love, Willow

Lisa Bournelis is a mom, taekwondo black belt, healthcare change consultant, and former humanitarian aid worker. She has served all over the world, from Africa to the Balkans to Afghanistan. Inspired by her child's experiences with OCD during the pandemic, she wanted to uplift children struggling with anxiety during this extraordinary time, by showing that they are heroes of their own stories, and by sharing a hopeful message that adjustments to the way we think can transform our circumstances. Louie's world is getting smaller with each passing day. An authoritarian mastermind has set out to control his every move. To make matters worse, there is an unknown virus infecting the world, forcing everyone to lock down in their home. Playdates, soccer games, and even his birthday party are cancelled! Outside the confines of his room lies a world of darkness: the calamitous cracks, the rock of evil, the steps of doom. Even the food and air are poisoned. As the Dictator continues his onslaught, Louie worries he will be imprisoned forever in the solitude of his home, with only his Tales of King Arthur and his anxious rescue pup, Baily, for company. Louie's dreams of living an ordinary day are shattered when his beloved Baily is lost in the forest. With the Dictator and his dark forces closing in, will he muster the courage to face his fears, lead a rescue, and bring his furry friend home? To view her blog or listen to her podcasts on applying change management tools to support personal growth, visit www.makeoneshift.com A portion of the proceeds of the sale of this book will be donated to local pediatric OCD research and mental health programs.

Beck Wilson is an outstanding woman with an incredible story. Not only did she find freedom through healing, but she also took all the necessary steps in life to get there. With a background in construction, drinking, and chronic stress Beck would soon encounter a world of illness taking over her mind and body. Being forced to slow down and look at her surroundings she broke free from her day-to-day life and set out on a mission to heal herself. This mission led her to finding her true purpose, healing others and is now a Reiki Practitioner, you can find her on our other resources page.

Kimberly Vega is truly an inspiration to us all. In her story you will find tales (but, all true) about her experiences with Love, The Lack of Support from her own family and her courage to start her own. This Episode is considered EXPLICIT and contains adult language and talks of physical violence and sexual abuse. Listeners Discretion is Advised. Kimberly entered the world into a family who wasn't very proud of her. She was too loud, to mouthy, to disobedient. They always told her she would never make it. Facing massive rejection from her family and most of her peers she found herself accepting love from a young man who would become an abusive partner. Kimberly would escape this abuse by entering the Army. She didn't care where she ended up as long, she had the chance to start a new life. As time went on, she wanted to do more, move up in rankings and at a very young age was offered the opportunity to work in The Pentagon at just 19 years old. Kimberly would quickly find as a young woman with not enough years under her belt (regardless of the knowledge and wisdom she carried) She would face multiple challenges and obstacles with her male coworkers for 20 years, learning to be quiet and just timid enough until she became their Boss. Kimberly would eventually find herself at a loss with trying to make an impact inside of those walls and set out to take charge of her own life and emotions. She would free herself from the burdens of working at The Pentagon by accepting the offer to attend a Reiki class with her friend. This class was a pivotal moment for Kimberly and set her on a new path to healing. Kimberly now works full-time as a Reiki Practitioner and Sound Healer right in the heart of Washington D.C. You can have sessions with her online and in person. Kimberly has dedicated her life to Reiki, spreading awareness, and love throughout all of her clients lives. You can find her at Zenith Soul Reiki on our Website under Other Resources or at www.zenithsoulreiki.com

Where There's a Will, There's a Way is a podcast about resilience, self-discovery, and pushing past limitations. Hosted by Willow, this episode dives into stories requiring willpower, determination, and personal growth.

THIS IS YOUR HOST WILLOW AND YOURE LISTENING TO WOMANHOOD UNFILTERED WHERE EVERY STORY IS REAL AND EVERY WOMAN MATTERS. HERE AT WOMANHOOD UNFILTERED WE DARE TO BE BOLD BY CHALLENGING THE SOCIAL NORM AND EMBRACING OUR AUTHENTIC SELVES. STAYING IN TOUCH WITH OUR FEMININE SIDE IN OUR DAY TO DAY LIVES. IN THIS PODCAST YOU’RE GOING TO GET ALL THE JUICY DETAILS ABOUT SURVIVING AS A WOMAN, HOW I HAVE SURVIVED AS A WOMAN BECAUSE I NOT ONLY WANT TO BUILD A COMMUNITY FOR US I WANT TO SHARE MY STORY WITH YOU. MY EXPERIENCES, MY STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES, AND MY HOPE WITH YOU BECAUSE IF I CAN DO IT, YOU CAN DO IT TOO. AS MY LISTENER I STRIVE TO PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE TO SHARE WITH ME TOPICS YOU’D LIKE FOR ME TO DISCUSS, AND ANY QUESTIONS OR INSIGHT YOU MAY HAVE. I HAVE CREATED AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR YOU AS WELL AS A FACEBOOK PAGE WITH A GROUP WHERE YOU CAN GET CONNECTED AND SHARE YOUR STORY WITH ME AND OTHERS. MY GOAL IS TO UNITE WOMEN, CREATE A SAFE SPACE FOR US TO COEXIST TOGETHER, MAKE FRIENDS, GET INVOLVED, AND EVEN SUPPORT WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES.

Christine is a 46-year-old woman who lives in the beautiful beach community of Penticton British Columbia, Canada. She has lived her entire adult life learning to cope with the effects of a traumatic frontal lobe brain injury that she acquired in a horrible motor vehicle accident when she was 16. In the accident one of her best friends tragically lost her life and two girls were left with severe traumatic brain injuries. She was comatose for 77 hours and when she awoke, she couldn’t speak and was trapped in a brain that would never be the same again. She was endlessly told by doctors and lawyers that she would never hold down a job or relationship. That she would essentially be trapped in her 16-year-old brain forever. She has now been employed at the same place for 26 years and is celebrating 23 years of marriage and 28 years together with her husband. A year later she met her partner who coincidentally also refuses to grow up and together they have built a life full of fun, compassion, generosity and volunteering in their community. Christine loves physical fitness but cannot stand going to the gym! So, when she discovered a passion for hooping, she literally ran with it. She likes to think of herself as a self-proclaimed “Hooptamist” When asked what a Hooptamist is she will tell you, “A Hooptamist is someone who knows that they can master any move if they practice 100 times twice a day for 2 weeks”!