121. Arci Grey: Announcing the Opening of Survivor School!

121. Arci Grey: Announcing the Opening of Survivor School!

Author: Dave Markel January 21, 2025 Duration: 19:35
It's quite an honor to have Arci Grey come back as my guest this week as she introduces Survivor School, an online trauma-informed personal development platform designed for trauma survivors! Our discussion covers the journey of establishing the school, the diverse range of experts involved, and the various modalities offered to support healing. Arci emphasizes the importance of addressing trauma in all aspects of life and invites listeners to engage with the platform. Without giving the whole episode away, I want you to know some of the key take-aways that Arci describes in telling us about Survivor School; she describes for us the 4 pillars of Survivor School: Health & Wellness: Be well. Trauma can affect your physical health and well-being in many ways including chronic stress and illness. These programs provide resources for managing stress, promoting self-care, and addressing trauma-related health issues, to empower you to regain vitality and thrive. Money & Career Be wealthy. Survivors often face financial instability and stunted personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to help you regain focus and productivity, build financial security and pursue entrepreneurial ventures so that you can regain control of your life and your dreams. Love & Relationships Love again. Trauma can strain relationships and hinder intimacy and trust. These workshops and programs offer strategies and support to cultivate healthy connections, fostering deeper understanding and communication, in personal and intimate relationships. Happiness & Healing Be happy. Trauma can overshadow joy and hinder emotional healing. Here you will find a roadmap to reclaim happiness and inner peace, empowering you to embrace your journey, find purpose, and thrive in life. (Cite: https://www.arcigrey.com/survivorschool , home page.) Key Points: Survivor School is officially open for trauma survivors. Trauma impacts health, wealth, relationships, and personal growth. The platform offers a variety of healing modalities beyond traditional therapy. Over 20 experts contribute to the Survivor School community. The goal is to provide on-demand resources for trauma recovery. Survivor School is designed to help individuals regain control of their lives. The platform includes masterclasses in health, wealth, love, and happiness. Experts are available for direct questions and support. The content is tailored to different learning modalities based on neuroscience. Community engagement is encouraged through live sessions and workshops. Please listen to this fantastic episode and hear the enthusiasm and excitement from Arci herself about this amazing opportunity for survivors to heal and grow! Find out more by checking out these links: https://www.survivor-school.com Instagram: @the.survivor.school YouTube: @TheSurvivorSchool Thank you for being a SASS listener. Please subscribe to the show, then give it a five-star rating. 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Hosted by Dave Markel, Sexual Assault Survivor Stories creates a necessary and nuanced space centered on personal narratives and expert understanding. Each week, this podcast shares firsthand accounts from individuals who have experienced sexual assault, offering a raw and respectful look at the journey from victim to survivor. These stories aren't just about the trauma itself; they delve into the complex path of healing, highlighting both the profound adversities faced and the hard-won victories, large and small. Listening provides a window into the emotional and psychological dynamics that define survival, moving beyond simplistic narratives to honor the full, often messy, human experience. Crucially, this isn't a resource only for those directly affected. The podcast deliberately expands the conversation to educate a broader audience. Episodes explore the principles of trauma-informed communication and break down the neuroscience of trauma and memory, explaining how these factors impact a survivor's recall and testimony. This approach fosters deeper empathy and insight, whether you're a supporter, a professional, or anyone seeking to comprehend these issues on a more informed level. By weaving together personal truth and psychological context, this podcast serves as both a sanctuary for shared experience and a vital tool for collective learning.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sexual Assault Survivor Stories
Podcast Episodes
176. Pamela France: Faith, Trauma, and the Truth That Follows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:25
In this episode of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, I sit down with Pamela France, author of the memoir Life Soup. Pamela shares her lived experience of childhood sexual abuse and the lifelong impact of trauma, alongside…
175. Amy Watson & HASSL: What You Allow Is What Continues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:07
There are some episodes of this show that don't revolve around a single survivor story, but they still land just as hard—because they force us to look at ourselves. This is one of those conversations. It's not about reco…
174. Gemini: First the Assault. Then Saprea. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:34
There's a distinctive aspect to this show that makes it different from most podcasts in this genre, and I consider it a privilege and honor to recognize those of you who make it that way. Sexual Assault Survivor Stories…
173. Beth: When "Normal" was Actually Rape and Sexual Assault [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:34
Beth is a survivor who reached out to me after realizing that memories she once believed were long buried were anything but inconsequential. As she explains, those memories began resurfacing as she engaged in EMDR—Eye Mo…
172. Erica: When a Husband's Power Became Sexual Violence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:32
In this episode I sit down with Erica, a survivor whose experience exposes the devastating reality of coercive control, rape, and sexual assault within a marriage. Erica reached out to share not only what she endured, bu…
171. Dave Markel:  When Showing Up Means Slowing Down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:55
Today, this episode is a brief reflection from me, recorded as a pause in the regular rhythm of the show. Rather than a guest interview, I'm speaking directly to you, my listeners, about the weight of trauma-informed wor…