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E 209: Healing Begins With Truth: Heidi Yewman’s Journey from Shame to Strength
In this deeply moving episode, we welcome Heidi Yewman—author, filmmaker, and survivor—to share her powerful story of transformation. Growing up in a chaotic and abusive home, Heidi spent years in silence, navigating the emotional fallout of generational trauma. Her memoir, Dumb Girl, traces the journey from internalized shame to radical truth-telling, offering a compelling reflection on the cost of silence and the healing power of speaking out.
A former student of Columbine High School, Heidi was profoundly impacted by the 1999 shooting—an event that not only triggered her own unresolved…
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