Rising Above Shadows Of Abuse

Grace Ovba
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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

    "Behind The Walls: Trauma, Truth, & Justice With Jean Trounstine."

    In today's episode Grace talks about amplifying the voices of incarcerated women; with Jean Trounstine an acclaimed actress, turned professor, a legend in prison -reform sphere. She's the renowned co-founder of the women's branch of the groundbreaking alternate sentencing program - "Changing Lives Through Literature" - (CLTL). - She is also, the author of 8 books and the new sensational book: "Sounds Like Trouble To Me." Through her teachings and writing, she focuses on women in the criminal legal system -many of whom are survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Her work bridges education, storytelling and reform, telling us to rethink punishment - (examining how systems of incarceration often replicate cycles of harm, silence and trauma)and to imagine justice rooted in healing and humanity. Quotable Quotes: “Prisons do not disappear social problems, they disappear human beings.” — Angela Davis “It is said that no one truly knows a nation until one has been inside its jails.” — Nelson Mandela “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor E. Frankl “Your silence will not protect you.” — Audre Lorde “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. — Maya Angelou “The opposite of poverty is not wealth. In too many places, the opposite of poverty is justice.” — Bryan Stevenson Key Takeaways: • Many incarcerated women are not just offenders—they are survivors of long-term domestic and sexual violence. • The criminal legal system often criminalizes survival behaviors rather than addressing root trauma. • Silence within prisons is not neutral—it can be a tool of control and harm. • Education and trauma-informed care are essential for real rehabilitation and reduced recidivism. • Women’s friendships in prison can become powerful forms of emotional survival and resistance. • Reform must move beyond punishment toward healing, accountability, and restoration. • Storytelling is not just expression—it is a form of justice and visibility. Contact Jean Trounstine: Jean’s website: https://jeantrounstine.com/ Jean’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeantrounstine.com 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

    58 min

  2. 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

    54 min

  3. 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

    1h 6m

  4. May 21

    "From Grief & Loss To Creative Freedom: A Story Of Becoming"

    Grace sits with Sacha Hughes, a mother, author of a new book "Love, Grief & More Sex Than Pinot" to talk about reclaiming your identity and self-worth after loss, and grief. Quotable Quotes: Quotes: "Grief is the price we pay for love.” — Queen Elizabeth II “Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.”— Brené Brown “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”— Rumi “I learned that my worth didn’t disappear just because my life changed.” -Original (not attributed to any known author) “Grief didn’t end me—it rewrote me truly.” Grace Ovba “I stopped looking for love to complete me and started rebuilding myself instead-it paid off.” Grace Ovba Contact Sacha Hughes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sachahughes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SachaHughesAuthor?locale=en_GB 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

    1 hr

  5. 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

    52 min

  6. 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

    58 min

  7. Apr 30

    World News On Abuse

    Grace explores various newsreels based on stories from Scotland, Spain, UK and USA. 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

    40 min

  8. Apr 23

    "Reclaiming 'No': Healing, Boundaries & Empowered Empathy"

    “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brené Brown “You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce.” – Tony Gaskins “No is a complete sentence.” – Anne Lamott “Empathy is not giving people what they want; it’s understanding what they need—and honouring your own needs as well.” – Marshall B. Rosenberg Grace sits down to have a discuss with Saige Whitney a fellow Podcast host and survivor of narcissistic abuse about boundaries and the power of saying 'NO'. Contact Saige Whitney:https://alightsoutnarcissisticpodcast.riverside.com/ A Lights Out Narcissistic Podcast Social media: Instagram: @saige_w Tiktok: saige's trash art 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 Key Takeaways Empathy is power, not a curse. Protect it, honor it, and let it guide your choices.Saying no is transformative. Every time you choose yourself, you strengthen your voice.Boundaries teach respect. How you allow others to treat you is a direct reflection of what you accept.Patterns can be unmasked. Awareness is the first step to breaking cycles of manipulation.Faith and personal values anchor strength. When you align with what matters most to you, resilience grows.

    48 min
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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

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