Sav Power: My Cyber Stalking Story & Healing After Trauma →

This episode is a TRUE LIFE story of Sav's trauma journey. In it, she candidly shares a shocking story from her high school years when she was cyber stalked. There are twists and turns, pain, and ultimately a healing experience 10+ years later that might change YOUR life.

Trigger warning: cyber stalking, bullying

Sav, a talented documentary filmmaker and transformational coach, recounts her harrowing experience of being stalked by an unexpected culprit, which led to severe mental and emotional distress. However, the narrative takes a turn towards healing as Sav discusses how she discovered the power of forgiveness. With this powerful tool, she was able to reclaim the narrative of her life.

This episode is not just about the depths of Sav’s challenges but also about her inspiring resilience, ultimately guiding others in transforming their own painful stories into powerful tools for growth and healing.

(00:25) Trigger Warning and Content Overview

(00:49) Meet Sav Power: A Multifaceted Coach and Storyteller

(01:50) Kate and Sav's Friendship Journey

(03:44) Sav's Creative Talents and Coaching Focus

(04:37) The Big F Word: Forgiveness and Trauma

(05:17) Sav's High School Experience and Early Struggles

(10:01) The Onset of Cyberbullying

(15:41) Unraveling the Mystery: Discovering the Stalker

(21:16) The Shocking Revelation: Family Betrayal

(31:38) Restorative Justice and Initial Reactions

(32:27) Struggles with Anger and Documentary Making

(34:16) The Role of Forgiveness Coaching

(35:50) Personal Cinema and Documentary Inspiration

(37:55) Forgiveness Journey and Shifting Narratives

(41:28) Embracing Healing and New Beginnings

(45:21) Service and Self-Discovery

(58:23) Coaching Others and Final Reflections

Sav Power's bio:

Sav Power

Sav (they/them) is a multifaceted individual with a deep passion for storytelling, creativity, and personal transformation. With a rich background in visual media arts, Sav brings their artistic vision to the coaching industry, empowering trauma survivors to break free from their past. By guiding clients to reshape their internal narratives, Sav helps them transform their stories into powerful forces for good in the world.

YouTube: ⁠   / @savpower111   @iamsavpower⁠ On IG To connect with Kate Manser on Instagram⁠ Visit Kate’s website⁠ Get Kate’s free textspirations: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850

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Allyson Roberts: "I am the child of an affair with a minister." →

📌Check out Allyson's book: The Spiritual Journey: The Part No One Talks About

👉If you've ever wondered how, often, the people with the hardest lives end up being the most wise and how you might use their perspective on your own life challenges...don't miss this episode.

Allyson's life started in adversity from Day 1: as the product of an affair between her mother and her church minister. Then, homelessness, child abuse...and yet, Allyson has transmuted this trauma into healing for herself and others.

How? Find out by listening to Allyson's truly moving story on Be Alive with Kate Manser.

Alison shares her incredible life journey from overcoming childhood abuse and homelessness to becoming a best-selling author. We touch on themes of loneliness, the significance of meditation, and emotional healing. Alison also shares a personal, transformative story about learning the truth of her parentage late in life and offers wisdom on how to handle life's challenges with grace and humor. This episode is a testament to the power of love, vulnerability, and personal growth.

Follow Allyson on social: Allyson's website: Tiktok and Instagram

👉Key points

(00:00) Introduction and Warm Welcome

(00:34) Synchronicity and Spiritual Connections

(01:48) Alison's Journey and Overcoming Adversity

(03:13) Finding What Makes You Feel Alive

(04:42) Meditation and Self-Love

(05:38) Dealing with Loneliness and Depression

(08:26) Discovering Family Secrets

(10:43) Building Resilience and Finding Community

(15:56) The Power of Humor and Laughter

(25:11) Balancing Expectations and Resilience

(29:58) The Realization of Never Knowing It All

(32:07) Unlocking the Heart: A Journey of Self-Discovery

(33:12) The Power of Inner Child Work

(37:54) Embracing Self-Love and Setting Boundaries

(43:42) The Inspiration Behind the Latest Book

(48:53) Everyday Moments of Profound Aliveness

(53:24) Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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Allyson Roberts

Allyson Roberts knows what it takes to make it in this world. After surviving homelessness and childhood abuse, she still left her heart open enough to allow herself to heal. Through Allyson’s journey of both spirituality and science, she came to deeply understand that our paths are our responsibility and she helps others understand this, too. Her work has been recognized all over the globe and you can read how her journey began in her best selling book, The Spiritual Journey: The Part No One Talks About.

👉To connect with Kate Manser on Instagram Visit Kate’s website⁠ Get Kate’s free textspirations: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850

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Adversity is a Sneaky Bitch with Lisa Keefauver →

📌Check out the book ‘Grief is a Sneaky Bitch’

Don't get it twisted - Lisa is a GRIEF ACTIVIST...but she's also an Adversity Champion. I told her she's right up there with Elizabeth Taylor...if you know the Steel Magnolias quote, ya know. Assault, becoming a widow at 40, cancer, and more...Lisa did not come to this life on the easy train. I am thrilled to have Lisa on the show to talk about adversity, humor, feeling alive, and her new book, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Get yourself a copy, pop on this interview, and take in the energy of someone who has been THROUGH IT but has figured out how to survive and thrive.

As a survivor of multiple traumas, Lisa's reflections provide a compassionate and empowering perspective on navigating life's challenges and embracing aliveness. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and metabolizing suffering, building resilience, and allowing oneself to receive help, which is something that can be healing not just for the person receiving the support, but also the person that is able to give it.

🌐Follow Lisa Instagram, Website

YouTube    / @lisakeefauvermsw  

👉Key points
(00:00) Welcome and Introduction

(01:42) Lisa Keefauver's Journey with Grief

(02:20) Celebrating Life's Milestones

(04:00) Facing Trauma and Finding Meaning

(06:50) The Concept of AFGO

(09:07) Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul

(20:40) The Role of Suffering in Life

(29:38) Finding Aliveness Amidst Grief

(32:38) A Year of Challenges and Diagnosis

(34:37) The Importance of Accepting Help

(35:43) The Power of Vulnerability and Connection

(37:39) Reflections on Aliveness and Mindfulness

(39:39) The Journey of Writing and Sharing

(46:24) The Courage to Be Provocative

(49:19) Embracing Full Humanity in Grief Activism

(57:47) The Process of Self-Expression and Growth

(01:01:42) Celebrating Life and Community

(01:03:54) Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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Lisa Keefauver

Lisa Keefauver is a grief activist. Her wisdom on the topic of grief and loss are rooted in the decades she spent as a social worker, narrative therapist, non-profit co-founder, and clinical supervisor. Her insights on grief are also embodied from personal losses, including the death of her husband when she was 40 years old. Lisa is host of the top-rated podcast, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch; adjunct professor of Loss and Grief at the University of Texas at Austin; facilitates grief-smart organizations; and a keynote speaker.

👉To connect with Kate Manser on Instagram Visit Kate’s website⁠ Get Kate’s free textspirations: Text ALIVE to 512-898-7850

Thank you for being alive with me!