In Part 3 of my Reclaiming Safety & Power After Sexual Abuse series, I open up about one of the hardest truths: forgiveness is not always owed to our abusers.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I share why I choose not to forgive those who violated me — and why real healing means forgiving myself instead. I talk about the deep betrayal that comes when the people we trust the most become the ones who hurt us, and the painful layers of shame, anger, and self-blame that can linger for years.

We’ll explore how unresolved trauma shapes our patterns — how what’s “familiar” can keep us stuck in cycles of unhealthy love — and how to reclaim our bodies, our boundaries, and our power.

If you’re ready to finally stop carrying the shame that was never yours, stand up for your worth, and start trusting your own voice again, this episode is for you. You’re not alone — and you do have the power to rewrite your story.

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What happens when the people who were supposed to protect you... didn’t? When silence and denial caused as much damage as the abuse itself?

In this deeply moving episode, Darla sits down with The Emotional Chain Breaker herself, Ada Lloyd, for an unflinching conversation about the long-term effects of sexual abuse—and what it really takes to heal. Ada shares her own story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, the devastating moment her mother refused to believe her, and the journey that led her to create a life of emotional freedom.

Together, they discuss:

• Why denial and shame from others can deepen trauma
• How hidden barriers like imposter syndrome and trust issues often trace back to childhood abuse
• The emotional toll of maintaining a “strong” facade—and the liberation that comes from dropping it
• What it means to truly own your story and choose who you want to become
• How Ada’s “Yellow Pad Strategy” helps clients rewire their inner dialogue and quiet the critical voices that were never theirs to begin with

This episode is raw, empowering, and deeply validating. If you’ve ever felt alone in your story or wondered why healing feels so hard, this conversation will help you see that not only is healing possible—it’s your birthright.

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual abuse and trauma. Please take care while listening.

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This is the episode I was never supposed to record.

In Part 1 of Reclaiming Safety & Power After Sexual Abuse, Darla Ridilla shares her raw, unfiltered story—from childhood abuse to adult violation, from being silenced by the people who should’ve protected her to reclaiming her voice on her own terms.

This episode isn’t just a personal account—it’s a wake-up call for every high-achieving woman who was told to keep quiet, stay small, or protect their abuser’s reputation at the cost of their own healing.

You’ll hear what it really means to live with the lifelong echoes of sexual abuse—and how Darla turned pain into power by refusing to keep secrets that weren’t hers to hold.

This is not about playing the victim. It’s about breaking the cycle. It’s about remembering your worth. And it’s about reclaiming what was always yours: your body, your voice, your power.

If you’ve ever been silenced, gaslit, or dismissed, this episode will meet you where you are—and remind you that you’re not broken. Your truth matters. And you’re not alone.

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You’ve pushed through. You’ve achieved. You’ve held it together for everyone else. But underneath the surface, your body has been keeping score—and it’s tired. In today’s episode of You Have the Power, Darla sits down with yoga therapist and mindfulness coach Rachel Posner to explore a healing path most high-functioning women overlook: trauma-informed yoga.

This conversation isn’t about yoga poses or flexibility—it’s about learning how to listen to your body when your mind is screaming at you to stay strong. Rachel breaks down how trauma-informed yoga supports nervous system regulation, builds emotional resilience, and helps women who feel “too much” or “not enough” reconnect with their power through agency, choice, and sensation.

If traditional therapy hasn’t worked, if you're constantly anxious, or if you feel like your body is betraying you—this episode will show you what your body’s actually trying to say. And how to finally listen.

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In this solo episode, Darla Ridilla continues her powerful series The Body Remembers by exploring what it truly means to choose rest over hustle—and why, for trauma survivors, that choice can feel revolutionary.

Darla shares real stories from her own life and business about what happens when you stop overriding your body’s wisdom and start trusting it instead. From letting go of misaligned relationships to honoring intuitive nudges in her move back to Colorado, this episode offers raw insight into the discomfort, the growth, and the radiance that comes when we stop pushing and start listening.

This episode is a call to:

• Notice how your body signals misalignment
• Embrace rest as a form of radical self-trust
• Allow radiance and peace without guilt
• Say no, even when it disappoints others—and still feel whole

If you’ve ever felt torn between honoring your needs and meeting others’ expectations, Darla’s reflections will remind you that your rest is sacred and your intuition is enough.

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This is Part 2 of The Body Remembers: Somatics & Trauma Recovery, a special series exploring the intersection of trauma, the nervous system, and healing.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Corissa Stepp, Holistic Trauma Recovery Coach, Author, and founder of the Savvy & StrongHER Community. With her trauma-informed, soul-centered approach, Corissa helps women break free from the trauma bonds of narcissistic abuse and return to a life of peace, purpose, and self-love.

Together we explore:

• How somatic intelligence helps you decode the “butterflies” we mistake for love
• Why your nervous system—not your thoughts—holds the key to real recovery
• What Human Design and sound healing can reveal about your trauma patterns
• The difference between external and internal boundaries—and why both matter
• The power of reparenting yourself and reconnecting with your body’s truth

Corissa also shares powerful insights from her new book, The Savvy Girl’s Guide to Thriving Beyond Narcissistic Abuse—a must-read for survivors who are ready to move beyond survival into thriving.

Whether you’re just beginning to wake up from toxic patterns or you’ve been walking this path for a while, this conversation is a grounding, validating, and empowering space to be reminded: you are not broken, and your body remembers because it’s trying to keep you safe.

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Welcome to the kickoff of my powerful 4-part series, The Body Remembers: Somatics & Trauma Recovery. In this solo episode, I dive deep into an introduction to somatic healing—what it is, how trauma lives in the body, and how reconnecting with our physical sensations can be the key to true transformation.

I open up about my own journey—how growing up with a bipolar parent shaped my nervous system, how I lived in constant hypervigilance, and how somatic training helped me tune into the whispers of my body that I had long ignored.

You’ll learn:

• What “somatic healing” really means
• Why the body keeps the score (literally)
• The traffic light model of nervous system states (shutdown, fight/flight, and safety)
• How trauma patterns show up physically, emotionally, and relationally
• Small but powerful tools to begin coming back to yourself

Whether you're new to this work or already on your healing path, this episode offers a compassionate, grounded introduction to reclaiming your inner power—through your body.

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In this powerful episode of Breaking the Silence – Healing from Domestic Abuse, we welcome internationally recognized speaker, author, and transformation mentor Stephany Ann.

Formerly a high-level domestic violence advocate and Governor’s Award recipient, Stephany shares her deeply personal journey from legal advocacy to personal alchemy. After years of surviving psychological and narcissistic abuse, she stopped asking “Why me?” and started asking “What now?”

Together, we dive into the emotional toll of invisible abuse, how it fractures identity, and how to stop circling the loop of survival and endless healing. Stephany unpacks her formula for conscious self-recreation—blending law, biblical insight, and mindset mastery. Her message? You’re not broken—you’re becoming.

We also explore her upcoming book, Magnificent Me: A Formula and Process for Higher Self Creation, and how to break generational patterns, reclaim your power, and consciously create the future version of yourself that’s been buried under survival.

✨ For anyone ready to stop surviving and start embodying the highest version of themselves, this episode will inspire, awaken, and empower.

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Email: stephanyannspeaks@gmail.com

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