Decades Lost, and Found: Rag Dolls and Rage

In this episode my guest Janice speaks about her experiences with and opinions on racism. We explore how racism and bullying share some common characteristics. We explore different ways racism can be effectively addressed, and what each individual can do to help.

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When she was young, Gemma was put down about the way she looked by her friends and family. This created emotional damage that affected her life for years – and multiplied the pain from trauma she experienced after a tragic loss in the family. She turned to bodybuilding as a sort of release, and defence / avoidance mechanism to hide from this pain. After spending years actively working through her past, she’s in a much better place now. Today, Gemma is passionate about helping young girls work through bullying, building their character and sense of self-worth. She believes that with the right support, girls can recover and heal from emotional trauma quickly before it impacts their lives in serious ways as adults.

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Joanne, a retired teacher of 25 years, shares her strategies she used in the classroom to help kids develop strong self-worth and character, creating an environment where bullying didn't have power. She shares tactics and templates which parents and teachers can use to document, and communicate about bullying incidents which drive action rather than continued conflict.

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Workplace bullying is really insidious because it’s subtle, and often hidden or obscured beneath a base layer of fear and willful ignorance. It can literally destroy people’s lives, their health and their happiness. It can also completely sink an organization or company. So then, why does it still happen so often, and what can we do about it? I explore this topic with Dr. Tracy - a highly experienced educator, small business consultant, entrepreneur and master coach.

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Today's episode features stories from two third degree black belt martial artists. Last week I told my own personal story about how martial arts helped me heal from trauma caused by bullying (part 1). This week, Mr. Shahdin comments on his journey from student to martial arts teacher, and his unique methods for teaching kids (part 2)

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Today's episode features stories from two third degree black belt martial artists. I tell my own personal story about how martial arts helped me heal from trauma caused by bullying (part 1). Mr. Shahdin comments on his journey from student to martial arts teacher, and his unique methods for teaching kids (part 2 - to be released next week).

Learn what it was like for me to transform from a scared and traumatized kid into a confident third degree black belt. I talk about what I think the most important aspects of martial arts are, and how they helped me overcome so many fears and challenges in my life.

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Jessica was a bully for much of her childhood, intimidating other kids into giving her what she wanted and using fear to exert power and control over her life. Behind the scenes, Jessica struggled with many things - a poor home life, substance abuse, contemplated suicide at a young age. Today she is a huge advocate of kindness, compassion, benevolence and helping kids be the best versions of themselves. Listen to her story to learn how she found the strength to change who she was and how she chose to live her life. Listen to her insights on bullying and how it can be prevented and addressed.

Warning: the episode contains subject matter some listeners may find disturbing, such as suicide, sexual abuse, drug abuse, and criminal activity.

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Claudine works with at-risk youth, and shares a story about one of her young clients who suffered trauma caused by bullying. She explores how this affected his behaviour and how she would eventually help him start to heal. She also comments on cyber bullying with an incident that happened with her daughter, involving the police.

Warning: the episode contains subject matter some listeners may find disturbing, such as suicide, sexual abuse, drug abuse, and criminal activity.

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Sheila Tucker experienced horrible abuse at home as a child, and the affect this had on her led her to be the target of intense bullying throughout school. Her self-esteem and confidence was damaged, and it took decades for her to go through the steps necessary to heal and eventually live life to it's fullest. Tune in to benefit from Sheila's wisdom and learn how to support kids and heal from traumas you may have experienced in your life.

Warning: the episode contains subject matter some listeners may find disturbing, such as childhood abuse and assault.

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Emerson Edwards is a young man who endured years of nightmarish bullying leading him down a dark path. His struggles forced him to adapt and manage through, and now he's a vocal advocate for children struggling like he did. He's actively involved in the organization "Voices Against Bullying" to push for change in his local district school board.

Warning: the episode contains subject matter some listeners may find disturbing, such as assault, self-harm and suicide.

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