The One You Feed How to Respond to Abuse of Power: Our Stories of Survival, Pt. 1 with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust
Jun 9, 2023
Ginny Gay, a certified mindfulness teacher, and Brandi Lust, a speaker and facilitator, share powerful insights from their journeys of surviving abuse. They discuss the importance of community support in healing and reclaiming one's voice. The duo emphasizes how unacknowledged power dynamics are at the root of abuse and highlight effective strategies for confronting authority. Listeners will discover how to recognize warning signs of abusive behavior and the role of self-trust in recovery, all while normalizing the conversation around these often-silent experiences.
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Power and Abuse
- Unacknowledged power is the root of abuse.
- Increased power often correlates with decreased self-awareness, making it crucial to acknowledge power dynamics.
Brandi's Story of Abuse
- Brandi Lust recounts an abusive incident with a spiritual teacher, highlighting the disorientation and power imbalance she experienced.
- The teacher used a session meant for Lust's spiritual growth for his own personal and inappropriate disclosure.
Predatory Grooming
- "Predatory" and "grooming" describe abusive power dynamics.
- Identifying these patterns early is crucial for intervention and self-protection.