HearHER

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HearHER is a podcast from WiseWOMAN Studio where women speak — often anonymously — about experiences of being silenced and harmed within relationships, workplaces, and institutions. It's not therapy or advocacy, but a carefully held space for women to share their lived experiences, reflections, and, importantly, to speak and be heard. Hosted by writer, researcher, clinical psychologist and former police officer, Dee Donaldson Subscribe to https://www.wisewomanstudio.com/subscribe to be notified as episodes drop.

Episodes

  1. She was14. He was 19 — and her teenage life disappeared.

    FEB 22

    She was14. He was 19 — and her teenage life disappeared.

    In this episode, Tanya walks clinical psychologist and author, Dee Donaldson, through what coercive control looked like before she had the words for it: the innocent country girl, pub culture, the isolation, the apology cycle, and the moment she realised she had to plan an escape to survive. She also speaks to the part people rarely name: what it costs after you leave — being treated like the villain, living with shame, battling self-blame, the judgement of others, and learning to rebuild an identity in silence. Later, Tanya connects the dots across multiple relationships (“the black hole”), then turns outward to prevention: what every 14-year-old should be taught about early harm, safe people, and the difference between romance and ownership. Content note: discussion of domestic violence, coercive control, threats, and family court stress. If this episode resonates: save it, share it with a friend, and subscribe to follow for future releases. HearHER - Women Breaking Silence is a podcast that gives voice to women harmed - hosted by Clinical Psychologist, Writer, and Founder of WiseWOMAN Studio. For practical evidence-informed resources for women after harmful relationships or experiences and for those wanting to reclaim their voice, WiseWOMAN Studio offers the RECLAIM SELF (An educational program for women making sense of harmful relational experiences): https://wisewomanstudio.com/reclaim self To find out more about the programs that our guest, Tanya, offers: https://www.iamwomanempowerment.com/ Disclaimer: The views, experiences, and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of HearHER, its host, producers, affiliates, or associated organisations. This podcast provides a platform for personal storytelling. HearHER does not independently verify individual claims, allegations, or accounts shared by guests. Any references to individuals, institutions, or systems are based solely on the guest’s personal experience and perspective. No identifying information is intentionally disclosed, and any resemblance to specific individuals is incidental. This content is provided for general educational and awareness purposes only. It does not constitute legal, medical, psychological, or professional advice. Listeners seeking support or advice should consult appropriately qualified professionals. HearHER does not endorse or assume responsibility for statements made by guests. #podcast #dangersign #abusesurvivors #domesticviolencesurvivors #relationship #domesticviolenceawareness #redflag #narcissisticabuse #coercivecontrol #abuserecovery HearHER is a project of WiseWOMAN Studio and is an educational platform, not therapy, and provides no psychological guidance.  For more educational resources and programs for women recovering from harmful relationships and experiences visit: https://www.wisewomanstudio.com

    1h 2m
  2. Do Women's Stories of Abuse Matter (More Than Ever Before)?

    FEB 10

    Do Women's Stories of Abuse Matter (More Than Ever Before)?

    **Hear Her: Episode 1 - Why Women's Stories Matter | Full Episode Welcome to the first full episode of HearHER: a podcast where women who have been told to be quiet finally find their voices. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of abuse, violence, and trauma. Please listen when you're in a safe space, both physically and emotionally. In This Episode: Host Dee Donaldson, a clinical psychologist and writer, introduces the mission behind HearHER: to create space for women to speak openly about the harms that have shaped them—without demands for evidence, perfection, or agreement. From childhood conditioning to workplace microaggressions, from the "Disney Prince" myth to the impossible standards placed on mothers, Dee explores how harm molds women's sense of self, trust, decision-making, and worth. This isn't just about trauma—it's about what women make from harm: the meaning-making, the reconstruction, the humor, the boundaries, and the quiet or bold forms of agency that emerge. Key Topics Covered: • The cost of silence and the relief of being heard • Intergenerational messaging about women's worth • Overt violence vs. subtle microaggressions • How women are conditioned to prioritize others over themselves • The power of women supporting women • Why listening is an act of participation Hear Her offers no requirements for speaking—only voice. Each woman's story is welcomed, not pathologized. About the Host: Dee Donaldson is a writer, educator, and clinical psychologist who understands the cost of silence. She's here not as an expert, but as a woman shaped by harm who found healing through other women who listened without trying to fix. 🎙️ Subscribe for more episodes where women speak about their experiences of abuse and silencing in relationships, workplaces, and systems. 💜 If you hear pieces of your own story here, take what resonates and leave what doesn't. You're not required to agree, relate, or analyze—just witness. #WomensPodcast #SurvivorStories #WomensVoices #Podcast #Feminism #WomenEmpowerment #domesticviolencesurvivors #narcissticabuserecovery #abusesurvivors Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Content Warning 1:30 - What is Hear Her? 4:45 - The Cost of Silence 8:20 - Intergenerational Messages About Women 12:15 - Overt vs. Subtle Harm 16:40 - Personal Stories of Microaggressions 19:50 - The Gendered Shape of Harm 23:30 - Women Supporting Women HearHER is a project of WiseWOMAN Studio and is an educational platform, not therapy, and provides no psychological guidance.  For more educational resources and programs for women recovering from harmful relationships and experiences visit: https://www.wisewomanstudio.com

    20 min

  3. JAN 17

    HearHER - Women Breaking Silence - introduction

    HearHER centres women’s voices and lived experiences of interpersonal, institutional, workplace, cultural and systemic harm. This introductory episode explains the intention behind the podcast: careful listening, sense-making, and what becomes possible when women are heard on their own terms.  Each episode will feature the story of one woman's experience of harm, how it moulded her life trajectory, and how she has come to understand her experience...told in her own words.  Hosted by Clinical Psychologist, Dee Donaldson for WiseWOMAN Studio.  Launching in February 2026. HearHER is a project of WiseWOMAN Studio and is an educational platform, not therapy, and provides no psychological guidance.  For more educational resources and programs for women recovering from harmful relationships and experiences visit: https://www.wisewomanstudio.com

    2 min
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HearHER is a podcast from WiseWOMAN Studio where women speak — often anonymously — about experiences of being silenced and harmed within relationships, workplaces, and institutions. It's not therapy or advocacy, but a carefully held space for women to share their lived experiences, reflections, and, importantly, to speak and be heard. Hosted by writer, researcher, clinical psychologist and former police officer, Dee Donaldson Subscribe to https://www.wisewomanstudio.com/subscribe to be notified as episodes drop.

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  • Creator
    WiseWOMAN Studio
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  • Episodes
    3
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    © 2026 WiseWOMAN Studio
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