Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse

Grace Ovba
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Relationships
  • Updated Weekly

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse Show with Grace Ovba, is about the topical issues of abuse prevalent in our society and culture. The impact on lives and possible reformation strategies. The show portrays real life stories of exceptional valiant women, who suffered pain, shame, trauma and guilt. Some of these individuals, used the tools of healing, forgiveness and compassion to serve as a positive propellant to actualising their dreams and breaking barriers in their various fields of human endeavours. Each episode showcases case studies, stories, inspirational talks; involving interviews, conversations, solo/panel sessions with survivors, everyday people, professionals, charities, thought leaders and notable guests(Celebrities) KEY TAKEAWAYS "Abuse changes your life... Fight back and change the life of your abusers by breaking your silence on abuse" - Patty Rase Hopson ''So many people suffer abuse and suffer alone'' -Pamela Stephenson ''To those who abuse: The sin is yours, the crime is yours and the shame is yours. To those who protect the perpetrators: blaming the victim only masks the evil within, making you as guilty as those who abuse. Stand up for the innocent or go down with the rest.'' - Flora Jessop #I take back my power #Voice for the Voiceless #Resilience #Courage #Mental health ABOUT THE HOST - GRACE OVBA Grace is a survivor of Domestic Violence, who is passionate about using her experiences to pave the way for other victims who are stuck in any form of abusive situations. She is a transformational coach, mentor, author, inspirational speaker and mother. She has a background in education, law and psychotherapy. She's on a mission to bring healing and wholeness to bruised and broken women. Registered member of BACP (British Association For Counselling and Psychotherapy) Registered member of Law Society UK Connect via email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com Social media platforms: twitter @risinaboveabuse YouTube @risingaboveshadowsofabuse Patreon @risingaboveshadowsofabuse.com

  1. 6d ago

    "The Surrender Agenda: Chronic Pain, Clarity & Becoming"

    Grace talks with Lorraine Ansell, the author of "The Surrender Agenda, a memoir recognised by the 'Ink Book Prize.' She's also a speaker and creator who lives with Hypermobile Ehlers - Danlos Syndrome. Her symptoms were minimised, misunderstood or misread for years-until clarity arrived in form of a diagnosis. Quotable Quotes: “That which does not kill us makes us stronger.” — Friedrich Nietzsche “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor E. Frankl “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Key Takeaways: Chronic pain is often invisible long before it is diagnosed, shaping identity in silence. Misdiagnosis can create emotional and psychological layers of suffering beyond physical symptoms. Understanding connective tissue disorders like hEDS can change how patients are treated and believed. Pain can become both a limitation and a lens—altering perception, creativity, and awareness. Thriving with chronic illness is not about elimination of pain, but adaptation and meaning-making. Small daily practices often matter more than large breakthroughs in managing chronic conditions. Creativity can emerge as a response to constraint, not just inspiration. Journal Prompts Where in my life have I been trying to “push through” instead of listening more closely to what my body or emotions are communicating? What parts of my experience have I dismissed because they were not immediately understood by others? What would it look like to validate them myself? If my challenges were not something to “fix,” but something to understand, what new questions would I begin asking about my life? Contact Lorraine Ansell: Email: lorraineansellauthor@gmail.com The Surrender Agenda-Memoir My Witty & Honest Journey Of Learning To Accept & Love My Pain - By Lorraine Ansell Genres: Self-help, Memoir, Humour | Publication date: | 25th June 2024 Availability: International, EB (£3.99) PB (£6.99) AB (variable, from £0.99) | ISBN: 9781838383084 (PB) 9781838383091 (EB) | ASIN: B0F22Y848QA (AB) Publisher: Amazon | Page count: | 172 Media folder & enquiries: https://bit.ly/LorraineAnsell | info@literallypr.com | Author online: Website: https://www.lorraineansellauthor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglavoiceart/ Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraineansellcontentcreator/ MEDIA FOLDER & ENQUIRIES: HTTPS://BIT.LY/LORRAINEANSELL INFO@LITERALLYPR.COM Contacts For RASA: +447984098577 Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/ MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy) Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject title. Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880 Follow RASA Podcast on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuse YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com

  2. Jul 2

    World News On Abuse

    Grace relates global abuse newsreels from Australia, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Kenya, Spain,Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UK and USA. Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/ MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy) Contacts For RASA: +447984098577 Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject title. Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880 Follow RASA Podcast on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuse YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com

  3. Jun 25

    "When Pain Outlives Injury: Rewiring Trauma, Restoring Movement, & Reclaiming Life"

    Dr. Nameer R. Haider, is the special guest on today's episode - A Surgeon & Spine/Trauma Specialist, who has spent two decades helping people reclaim their lives from chronic pain. He leads clinical innovation at SynerFuse, where he is helping advance a new approach that combines spinal fusion with direct nerve stimulation. He continues to serve in key leadership roles, including chairman of 'Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation' at Faxton- St Luke's Healthcare and Fellowship Director at the 'Minimally Invasive Pain Institute.' In addition, his works sits at the intersection of science and empathy, designed for the patients who have been told; 'there's nothing left to try.' The theme for discussion with Grace explores what happens when innovation meets compassion. Quotable Quotes: “Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” — Hippocrates “The secret of the care of the patient is in caring for the patient.”— Francis W. Peabody “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”— Viktor E. Frankl Podcast Takeaways • Chronic pain is not only a structural issue—it often involves complex nervous system and trauma-related mechanisms. • Modern surgical innovation is expanding beyond repair toward recalibration of pain pathways. • Integrating neuro-modulation with spinal surgery offers new hope for patients who have failed traditional interventions. • The economic burden of chronic pain is not just medical—it includes disability, lost productivity, and long-term care dependency. • Patient recovery must include psychological restoration, not just physical repair. • Restoring agency is as important as reducing pain intensity. • The future of spine care is moving toward interdisciplinary, trauma-informed, and patient-centred models. Contact Dr Nameer Haider: Website: https://killpain.com/contact/ Email: drhaider@killpain.com Offices in two locations as follows: 110 Business Park Drive Utica New York 13502 ±1 (315) 798-8737 502 West Broad Street Falls Church Virginia 22046 ±1 (703) 880-9958 Contacts For RASA: +447984098577 Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/ MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy) To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject title. Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880 Follow RASA Podcast on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuse YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com

  4. Jun 18

    World News On Abuse

    In today's episode, Grace explores global newsreels across the globe. Stories culled from Afghanistan, Austria, India, Pakistan, Spain, UK, and USA. These stories include child abuse & neglect, femicide, rape & incest, child custody, public disorder, mental health issues, manslaughter, plane crash, terror attack and legalisation of child -marriage. Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/ MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy) Contacts For RASA: +447984098577 Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject title. Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880 Follow RASA Podcast on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuse YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com

  5. Jun 4

    National News On Abuse

    Grace explores various news reels around the United Kingdom: Stories from Scotland, London, Northern Ireland, etc. Contacts For RASA: +447984098577 Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com Book a therapy and, or coaching session via my website: https://www.freedom4betterlife.com/ MBACP- Certified. (British Association For Counselling & Psychotherapy) To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject title. Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880 Follow RASA Podcast on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuse YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com

  6. May 28

    "Aligned & Alive: The Power Of Energy Medicine & Purpose

    In this episode, Grace converses with Dr. Alison J Kay, a renowned energy medicine practitioner. Multiple times best-selling author. Through her teachings and books, she dives into awareness of aligning energetic fields as a source of healing. Quotable Quotes on Energy, Healing & Purpose “Everything is energy, and that’s all there is to it.” — Albert Einstein“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” — Rumi“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” — Wayne Dyer“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” — Aristotle“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” — Carl Jung“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — Carl Jung“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” — Friedrich Nietzsche“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” — Pablo Picasso“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive.” — Howard Thurman“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you.” — Rachel Naomi Remen“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi TAKEAWAYS 1. Self-awareness is the gateway You cannot transform what you are not aware of. Awareness is the first act of healing. 2. Your energy shapes your reality Your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs are not passive—they actively influence your experiences. 3. Alignment over force True success and fulfilment come from alignment, not burnout or constant striving. 4. Your blocks are clues, not failures Resistance, fear, and patterns are invitations to go deeper—not signs that something is wrong. 5. Purpose is felt, not forced Your purpose is less about “figuring it out” and more about remembering and aligning. 6. Healing is a process of releasing Growth often comes from letting go, not adding more. 7. Stillness is power Clarity, intuition, and direction emerge when you slow down—not when you rush. Contact Dr. Alison J. Kay: Website: https://www.alisonjkay.com/contact/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlisonJKayPhD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drAlisonJKayofVibrationalUPgrade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dralisonjkay Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralisonjkay/ Contacts For RASA: +447984098577 Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject title. Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880 Follow RASA Podcast on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuse YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com

  7. May 14

    World News On Abuse

    Grace explores various newsreels from Australia,Germany, India, Scotland, South Africa, UK, and United States. Stories on rape, femicide, incest, bestiality, murder, and abuse of corpse. Contacts For RASA: +447984098577 Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject title. Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880 Follow RASA Podcast on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuse YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com

  8. May 7

    "The Relationship Blueprint: Love, Leadership & Lasting Success"

    Strong relationships- whether in love, leadership, or the workplace - are not accidental. They are built through intentional actions, emotional awareness, and consistent investment. When we learn to lead with empathy, love with purpose and connect with authenticity, we don't just build success-we build significance. Grace converses with Lionel Moses a strong, magnanimous and empathetic leader about what successful relationships entails... Quotable Quotes: 1. “The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships.” — Tony Robbins 2. “Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek 3. “A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together, but when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences.” — Dave Meurer Podcast Takeaways: Fostering Healthy Dating & Marital Success • Intentional communication is the foundation of emotional intimacy • Choose growth over perfection in relationships • Shared values matter more than surface compatibility • Consistency builds trust, not grand gestures Developing Strong Professional Relationships • Psychological safety drives high-performing teams • Respect and recognition fuel engagement • Clear communication reduces conflict and confusion • Healthy workplace relationships mirror healthy personal ones Boosting Workplace Productivity & Morale • People perform better when they feel seen and valued • Regular appreciation increases motivation and loyalty • Team bonding is not optional—it’s strategic • Purpose-driven work cultures outperform pressure-driven ones Reducing Stress Through Levity & Connection • Humour diffuses tension and builds connection • Light moments improve creativity and problem-solving • Normalise breaks, laughter, and human moments • Levity is a leadership tool—not a distraction The Heart of Leadership • Leadership is an action, not a title • Serve first, lead second • Emotional intelligence is a non-negotiable leadership skill • Influence is built through trust, not authority Keys to Marital Success & Lifelong Love • Love must be nurtured intentionally over time • Commitment is a daily choice, not just a feeling • Growth together prevents growing apart • Conflict handled well strengthens bonds Building Strong, Lasting Partnerships • Prioritise mutual respect and admiration • Support each other’s individual and shared goals • Keep learning your partner as they evolve • Create rituals that reinforce connection Contact Lionel Moses: Website -https://www.lionelmoses.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lionel-Moses/100068053150680/ X or Twitter: https://x.com/LionKg1 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionelmoses0/ Instagrame: https://www.instagram.com/empowersyncllc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LionelMosesSpeaks?themeRefresh=1 Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lionel-moses-tax/ Contacts For RASA: +447984098577 Email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com To contribute, use #participation to be a guest, # feedback or comment on the subject title. To share your story on the podcast, kindly send an email to: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com - using #STORY for subject title. Kindly subscribe and leave reviews on Spotify, Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rising-above-shadows-of-abuse/id1592540880 Follow RASA Podcast on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Realrasa1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasareal1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/risinaboveabuse TikTok: https://tiktok.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuse YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UColB9fTRkBSuon4lfsFaSJw Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/risingaboveshadowsofabuse/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/risingaboveshadowsofabuseEmail: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com

See All (124)

Trailer

About

Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse Show with Grace Ovba, is about the topical issues of abuse prevalent in our society and culture. The impact on lives and possible reformation strategies. The show portrays real life stories of exceptional valiant women, who suffered pain, shame, trauma and guilt. Some of these individuals, used the tools of healing, forgiveness and compassion to serve as a positive propellant to actualising their dreams and breaking barriers in their various fields of human endeavours. Each episode showcases case studies, stories, inspirational talks; involving interviews, conversations, solo/panel sessions with survivors, everyday people, professionals, charities, thought leaders and notable guests(Celebrities) KEY TAKEAWAYS "Abuse changes your life... Fight back and change the life of your abusers by breaking your silence on abuse" - Patty Rase Hopson ''So many people suffer abuse and suffer alone'' -Pamela Stephenson ''To those who abuse: The sin is yours, the crime is yours and the shame is yours. To those who protect the perpetrators: blaming the victim only masks the evil within, making you as guilty as those who abuse. Stand up for the innocent or go down with the rest.'' - Flora Jessop #I take back my power #Voice for the Voiceless #Resilience #Courage #Mental health ABOUT THE HOST - GRACE OVBA Grace is a survivor of Domestic Violence, who is passionate about using her experiences to pave the way for other victims who are stuck in any form of abusive situations. She is a transformational coach, mentor, author, inspirational speaker and mother. She has a background in education, law and psychotherapy. She's on a mission to bring healing and wholeness to bruised and broken women. Registered member of BACP (British Association For Counselling and Psychotherapy) Registered member of Law Society UK Connect via email: risingaboveshadowsofabuse@gmail.com Social media platforms: twitter @risinaboveabuse YouTube @risingaboveshadowsofabuse Patreon @risingaboveshadowsofabuse.com

Information