Episode 471: Alisa Zipursky. Healing Trauma Honestly

Alisa is a storyteller, writer, facilitator and childhood sexual abuse survivor. Her work focuses on offering emotional support to other young survivors healing from sexual trauma. A giant thank-you to my sponsor for this episode, Talkspace ( http://talkspace.com/ ) Talkspace online therapy is the most convenient and affordable way to make lasting change in your life with the support of a licensed therapist. Send your licensed therapist text, audio, picture or video messages from your phone or computer whenever you need to. Even if it’s on the way to work! You don’t have to make appointments or deal with extra commutes. Everything happens within Talkspace’s secure platform, all on your schedule. As a listener of the The Trauma Therapist | Podcast, you can get $100 off your first month on Talkspace by going to Talkspace.com ( http://talkspace.com/ ) and using the code *TRAUMATHERAPIST* Alisa is a MothStorySLAM competition champ ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1s&v=HpAmX1PCwm0 ) and has been in publications such as Allure ( https://www.allure.com/story/childhood-sexual-abuse-activists?fbclid=IwAR3YzbWiWYebDA-lopfR11DWk11giEFBnnIEvEkCkM9m0PcacDtKovHUgb4 ) , Teen Vogue ( https://www.teenvogue.com/contributor/alisa-zipursky ) , BUST ( http://bust.com/feminism/19272-best-friend-survivor-healing.html ) , TIME ( http://time.com/5413109/brett-kavanaugh-supreme-court-survivors-trigger-ptsd/ ) , The Guardian ( https://www.theguardian.com/intimacy-secrets-for-all/ng-interactive/2017/jun/01/how-to-communicate-with-your-partner-for-better-intimacy ) , Bustle ( https://www.bustle.com/p/9-awkward-things-you-your-partner-can-do-to-feel-emotionally-safe-in-your-relationship-10247983 ) , Thought Catalog ( http://thoughtcatalog.com/alisa-zipursky/2016/10/how-learning-to-hurt-people-is-helping-me-heal/ ) , Oprah Winfrey Network ( http://www.oprah.com/own-queensugar/the-theme-that-resonates-with-this-fan-healing ) , Hello Giggles ( https://hellogiggles.com/love-sex/how-to-stop-gaslighting-in-a-relationship/ ) , Brit+Co ( https://www.brit.co/how-to-support-a-friend-with-family-stress-holidays/ ) , and  the Voices for Change 2.0 podcast ( https://www.spreaker.com/user/bekalombardo/vfc-2-22?autoplay=1 ). While based in DC, she travels around the country giving talks and facilitating workshops to support other young survivors in their communities. *In This Episode* * Alisa's Website ( https://healinghonestly.com/ ) * Work With Alisa ( https://healinghonestly.com/speaking-and-workshops ) * Love WITH Accountability: Digging up the Roots of Child Sexual Abuse ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1849353522/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?creative=9325&creativeASIN=1849353522&ie=UTF8&linkCode=as2&linkId=26e183aa62d862b6ca1ef102f0ced138&tag=wescoatrapro-20 ) ,  Aishah Shahidah Simmons Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands