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trauma informed resilience speaker, domestic violence victim advocate, and narcissistic abuse survivor who shares true crime stories and real world strategies to prevent emotional and physical harm so you can live with greater peace and power!

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Healthy Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention: How BLOOM365 Is Uprooting Abuse

Healthy Teen Relationships & Violence Prevention: How BLOOM365 Is Uprooting Abuse

What if we could end teen dating violence in a generation? It’s bold—but that’s exactly what Donna Bartos and BLOOM365 are setting out to do. In this powerful episode, Mandi sits down with Donna Barto... ...more

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May 21, 20251 min read

Addressing Violence Against Women: Bystander Intervention with Dr. Hill

Addressing Violence Against Women: Bystander Intervention with Dr. Hill

How did Dr. Hill address a man disrespecting women in public—and what can we learn from it? In this compelling continuation, Dr. Saed Hill shares a real-life example of bystander intervention that sto... ...more

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May 13, 20251 min read

Addressing Violence Against Women: Masculinity & Ending Gender-Based Violence

Addressing Violence Against Women: Masculinity & Ending Gender-Based Violence

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Saed Hill to explore the connection between toxic masculinity and violence against women. We dig into the root causes of gender-based violence, why it’s o... ...more

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May 07, 20251 min read

How to Prioritize Your Safety Over Being Polite: Jumper Cable Example

How to Prioritize Your Safety Over Being Polite: Jumper Cable Example

What do you do when your instincts are screaming “no,” but you feel obligated to say “yes” to be polite? In this empowering podcast episode, Mandi shares a powerful Q&A moment from her recent presenta... ...more

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April 30, 20251 min read

The One Habit That Strengthens Your Intuition (and Changes Everything)

The One Habit That Strengthens Your Intuition (and Changes Everything)

Mandi encourages you to take one intuitive action, no matter how big or small, to build confidence in your intuition. In day five, the final day, of the Intuition Activation Challenge, she emphasizes ... ...more

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April 22, 20251 min read

Is It Intuition or Overthinking? How to Know the Difference

Is It Intuition or Overthinking? How to Know the Difference

Trust your gut feeling or rationalize it away? In day four of the Intuition Activation Challenge, Mandi explains how often we dismiss our intuitive thoughts by convincing ourselves they don't matter, ... ...more

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April 15, 20251 min read

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