Rise and Reclaim

Jo Mason
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Recovery after domestic and family violence is rarely a straight line. It involves rebuilding not just safety but confidence, identity, connection, financial security and hope. Often while navigating challenges that feel enormous and relentless. Rise and Reclaim is a podcast for victim survivors of domestic and family violence and for anyone who wants to better understand what recovery truly looks like. Hosted by Jo Mason, CEO and Founder of WorkHaven, victim survivor and recognised expert in domestic and family violence. Rise and Reclaim brings together lived experience, expert insight and practical guidance to support people at every stage of their recovery journey. Each episode explores a different dimension of rebuilding life after abuse, from confidence and identity, to friendship, finances, careers and finding your way back to yourself. This is not a podcast about surviving. It is about what comes next. Rise and Reclaim is proudly brought to you by Verdella, the online domestic violence recovery program designed to support victim survivors in practical and meaningful ways. Verdella is available through licensing partnerships with employers and community service organisations committed to supporting recovery and wellbeing. To find out more, visit verdella.com.au. Because recovery is not something anyone should have to navigate alone.

Episodes

  1. Aug 13

    Confidence

    Domestic and family violence does not just leave physical marks. One of its most lasting and least talked about impacts is what it does to a person's confidence. Their self-worth, their trust in their own judgement, their sense of who they are. In this episode of Rise and Reclaim, Jo Mason is joined by Mel, a confidence and communication expert, and Tess, a victim-survivor and powerful advocate, to explore what it really means to rebuild confidence after DFV. How to get there, one step at a time.   Warm, practical, and full of wisdom, this episode will make you feel less alone and more hopeful about the road ahead.   In this episode: How DFV erodes confidence slowly over time and why it does not simply return when the relationship ends Why rebuilding confidence is not about becoming a different person but reconnecting with who you always were Jo's personal experience of rebuilding confidence step by step after leaving her DFV situation The power of journaling and looking back to see how far you have come Mel's practical strategies for rebuilding confidence including self-care, micro-resets, hobbies, and the love file How to identify subtle signs that your confidence has been affected, including diminishing language, over-apologising, and comparisonitis Tess's extraordinary story from struggling to buy a dishwasher to standing in front of 500 people as a speaker and facilitator Why it is okay to wobble and why asking for support is a sign of strength How to challenge negative thoughts that were programmed into you during the relationship The importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and investing in yourself How to support someone else who is rebuilding their confidence after DFV   Key tips from this episode: Be kind to yourself: Focus on what you have control over, not what you do not Prioritise self-care: Even five minutes a day doing something that brings you joy makes a difference Start a love file: Collect kind words, compliments, and nice messages for the days when you need a reminder of your worth Rediscover what brought you joy: If you cannot remember, think back to what you loved as a child Journal: Not just to get things out, but to look back and see your own progress Notice your glimmer moments: The small sparks of joy that are easy to overlook but worth savouring The only response to a compliment is thank you: You do not have to believe it yet, but practice saying it Name your inner critic: Give them a name, picture them, and tell them to leave Stop comparing yourself to others: The only meaningful comparison is you today versus you before Set small goals: They do not have to be big. Getting to the letterbox counts Set boundaries: This is one of the most important acts of self-care and confidence you can practice Practice self-compassion: You are going to have wobbly days. That is not failure. That is recovery   Resources mentioned in this episode: Lasagna Love: Request a free lasagna or donate one to someone in need at lasagnalove.org How to Fail with Elizabeth Day: A podcast recommended by Mel, available on all major podcast platforms   A note for listeners: This episode covers topics related to domestic and family violence and its emotional and psychological impact. Please take care of yourself as you listen. If anything comes up for you, support is available.   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 | 1800respect.org.au | Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week   About Verdella: Rise and Reclaim is proudly brought to you by Verdella, an online domestic violence recovery program that walks alongside people as they rebuild their lives after DFV. Available free to participants through licensed workplaces and community service organisations. Visit: verdella.com.au to find out more.   Connect with WorkHaven: workhaven.com.au hello@workhaven.com.au   Subscribe and follow Rise and Reclaim so you do not miss future episodes. And if this podcast has resonated with you, please share it; you never know who might need to hear it.

    Confidence

  2. Aug 13

    Welcome to Rise and Reclaim

    Recovery after domestic and family violence is not just about leaving. It is about rebuilding your confidence, finances, friendships, career, and sense of self. Rise and Reclaim is a podcast series dedicated to that journey.   In this opening episode, host Jo Mason introduces the series, shares what listeners can expect across the six episodes ahead and opens up about her own experience of leaving a domestic violence situation eleven years ago. She shares what the road to rebuilding looked like for her.   In this episode:   What Rise and Reclaim is about and who it is for Why recovery after DFV touches almost every area of a person's life, such as finances, confidence, identity, relationships, career, and wellbeing Jo's personal story of leaving after eleven years and what she faced in those early days How to support someone else who is rebuilding after DFV Why recovery is not linear and why that is okay What is coming up in future episodes     A note for listeners: This podcast covers topics related to domestic and family violence. Please take care of yourself as you listen. If anything comes up for you, support is available.   1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 | 1800respect.org.au | Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week   About Verdella: Rise and Reclaim is proudly brought to you by Verdella, an online domestic violence recovery program that walks alongside people as they rebuild their lives after DFV. Available free to participants through licensed workplaces and community service organisations. Visit: verdella.com.au to find out more.   Connect with WorkHaven: workhaven.com.au hello@workhaven.com.au   Subscribe and follow Rise and Reclaim so you do not miss future episodes. If this podcast has resonated with you, please share it; you never know who might need to hear it.

    Welcome to Rise and Reclaim
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About

Recovery after domestic and family violence is rarely a straight line. It involves rebuilding not just safety but confidence, identity, connection, financial security and hope. Often while navigating challenges that feel enormous and relentless. Rise and Reclaim is a podcast for victim survivors of domestic and family violence and for anyone who wants to better understand what recovery truly looks like. Hosted by Jo Mason, CEO and Founder of WorkHaven, victim survivor and recognised expert in domestic and family violence. Rise and Reclaim brings together lived experience, expert insight and practical guidance to support people at every stage of their recovery journey. Each episode explores a different dimension of rebuilding life after abuse, from confidence and identity, to friendship, finances, careers and finding your way back to yourself. This is not a podcast about surviving. It is about what comes next. Rise and Reclaim is proudly brought to you by Verdella, the online domestic violence recovery program designed to support victim survivors in practical and meaningful ways. Verdella is available through licensing partnerships with employers and community service organisations committed to supporting recovery and wellbeing. To find out more, visit verdella.com.au. Because recovery is not something anyone should have to navigate alone.

Information

  • Creator
    Jo Mason
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Rise and Reclaim