In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with the incredible Tracy DeTomsai—a trauma-informed leader, speaker, and advocate for survivors of sexual violence. Tracy shares her personal transformation journey and the inspiring work she does through Project Callisto, an organization using technology to empower survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.

We explore the subtle yet significant ways women can reclaim their space, live unapologetically, and break free from shame, guilt, and societal conditioning. From shifting how we speak to understanding emotional boundaries, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and inspired to take action in your own life.

Key Topics Covered:

• How women can stop apologizing for taking up space

• Tools for emotional regulation and boundary setting

• The difference between carrying your emotions vs. others’

• The power of trauma-informed advocacy

• Empowering sexual assault survivors through technology

• Deconstructing victim-blaming culture

• The mission and impact of Project Callisto

Whether you're a survivor, advocate, or simply someone on a healing journey, this episode will give you tools to step into your truth, reclaim your voice, and live without guilt or shame.

Join the conversation and tell us what resonated with you the most.

Trauma-informed healing, Empowering women, Sexual assault advocacy, Project Callisto, Survivor support, Reclaiming your voice, Living unapologetically, Emotional boundaries, Feminist podcast, Empowerment for women, Overcoming shame, Women’s mental health, Healing from trauma, Stop apologizing, Victim-blaming awareness, Self-empowerment tools, Advocating for survivors, Tech for social change, Breaking generational trauma, Mind-body connection

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Ways to Engage: Do not hold the emotions of others in your body. Listen to your body and separate your own emotions from the emotions of others. If you’re struggling with this, journal it. Write out what you’re feeling and connect the dots between what is yours and what you are holding for others.

Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:34 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:40 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 12:16 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 17:54 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 42:02 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 52:09 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 59:20 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:04:08 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:05:39 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:06:06 )

Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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