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The Podcast helping women who have been hurt heal and grow + LIFE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIST + A SAFE PLACE to work on inner peace + how to spot the red flags + how to stay safe + tips on how to look after you when things are tough + teaching mindset + empowerment strategies + acknowledging life‘s challenges + exploring ways to meet these challenges head on to go from SURVIVING TO RISING. Sandy J is a survivor and helps women recover control over their lives. Please listen and be uplifted, to rise in this safe space where dignity, kindness and compassion are treasured .
Episodes

Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Ep 109 - How this podcast can help you to recover, renew and rebuild your life
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
Saturday Aug 13, 2022
HOW THIS PODCAST CAN HELP YOU TO RECOVER,
RENEW AND REBUILD YOUR LIFE EPISODE - PART 1
Special Guest: Tenille Lawrence - Little Birdie Hair Co
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here. or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
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Friday Aug 05, 2022
Ep 108 - Learn how to think and grow rich
Friday Aug 05, 2022
Friday Aug 05, 2022
LEARN HOW TO THINK AND GROW RICH
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here. or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
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Friday Jul 29, 2022
Ep 107 - Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS CHANGE YOUR LIFE
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory.
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
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Sunday Jul 24, 2022
Ep 106 - Why do so many people suffer alone in silence?
Sunday Jul 24, 2022
Sunday Jul 24, 2022
WHY DO SO MANY PEOPLE SUFFER ALONE IN SILENCE?
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory.
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
💡 Before You Go:
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Until next time, stay well and stay safe. Sending you love, light, peace, and joy. 💜

Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Ep 105 - Why no contact can make the world of difference when you break up
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
WHY NO CONTACT CAN MAKE THE WORLD OF DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU BREAK UP
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory.
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
💡 Before You Go:
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Until next time, stay well and stay safe. Sending you love, light, peace, and joy. 💜

Sunday Jul 10, 2022
Sunday Jul 10, 2022
WHY VALUING STABILITY, SECURITY AND SAFETY
IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR ABUSE SURVIVORS
WHEN JOB OR CAREER PROSPECTING
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory.
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
💡 Before You Go:
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Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEELING THE PINCH FINANCIALLY WITH THE RISING COSTS OF LIVING AND THE DANGER IN HAVING A CHAMPAGNE LIFESTYLE
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory.
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
💡 Before You Go:
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Until next time, stay well and stay safe. Sending you love, light, peace, and joy. 💜

Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
FAIL FAST AND FAIL FORWARD
INTERVIEW WITH SURVIVOR AND BUSINESSWOMAN MICHELLE HEXT
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory.
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
💡 Before You Go:
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Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
THE POLITICIAN CHRISTINE COUZEN MP TALKS OPENLY ABOUT ADVOCATING FOR WOMEN IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC ABUS
Special Guest: the Right Honourable Christine Couzens MP
This episode contains a conversation with the Right and Honourable Christine Couzens MP Australian politician, and member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, representing the seat of Geelong.
One of the avenues many women turn to when seeking support with the complex challenges they are facing is to turn to a member of parliament support. This is something that I did when I was a risk of falling through the cracks at a time when I was in a high-risk domestic abuse situation.
You might think that politicians are difficult to reach, but this couldn't be further from the truth when it comes to Christine Couzens. She really cares about women and is constantly in contact with women who are impacted by domestic abuse.
I encourage you to write to your local member of parliament or the Minister for the prevention of family violence, or call their office and ask for an appointment. They are your representative and may be able to direct you to the appropriate channel to get the support that you need with your current challenges.
Here are some great links that Christine Couzens MP has shared for those living in Victoria.
https://www.vic.gov.au/about-women-victoria
https://www.vic.gov.au/gender-equality-and-womens-leadership
https://jobs.vic.gov.au/search-results?query=women+in+business+support&collection=jobs-web-html
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory.
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
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Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
FROM LITTLE THINGS BIG THINGS GROW
SO NEVER BE ASHAMED OF NEEDING TO START OVER
🚨 If you are in danger, seek immediate support. For global resources, visit Hot Peach Pages. For Australian support, click here or visit Ask Izzy Online Directory.
Looking for Support & Guidance?
🌟 Explore The Key to Be Free – Your safe space for healing and empowerment. Get resources, coaching, and community support at www.thekeytobefree.com.au.
💜 Join our Safe Social Community – Connect with women worldwide in the Rise Up with Tiaras Tears and Triumphs Facebook Group here.
🎁 Free Gift! Sign up for our mailing list and receive a FREE Copy of the “Stability & Rebuilding Checklist Empowering Your New Beginning” & Discover The Exact Steps To Empower Your New Beginning To Begin To Thrive Again In Your Life! Join here.
🎙 Support the Podcast & Help More Survivors!
This podcast provides free resources for victim-survivors. Help us grow and reach more people:
💖 Become a Patron here
📩 Contact Sandy: sandyj.thekey@gmail.com (Subject: Podcast Support)
Meet Your Host
Sandy Johnston is a survivor, coach, and mentor dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after abuse. She offers trauma-informed coaching, empowerment workshops, and a 3-month recovery program. Learn more at www.thekeytobefree.com.
💡 Before You Go:
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This episode celebrates 100 episodes of the Tiaras Tears and Triumphs podcast. Not a bad effort for someone who is a recovering technophobe after experiencing many traumas with internet stalking and abuse. Technology didn't feel like a safe place for me to be, but I needed to lean into the thing that terrified me to help me heal from the wounds of my past.
Starting the Tiaras Tears and Triumphs podcast gave me the motivation and reason to dig deep and face my fears. And it has been the most rewarding thing I could have done. Although I created this podcast for you, it has been a huge catalyst for my own healing.
So it seemed right to focus on the message of hope that from little things big things grow, so never be ashamed of needing to start over.
And I invited someone really special to me to be a special guest on the show today, her name is Cindy. Cindy was the first person who made me feel whole, who made me feel important, who made me feel valued when my dignity, my self-esteem, my self-confidence and my self-worth lay in pieces around me because my life had hit rock bottom when I had to flee a second time from an abusive ex-partner.
She is a person of tremendous positive influence in my life that gave me the gift of empathy, support, and encouragement at the right time which helped me rise back up from feeling downtrodden, ashamed, and disillusioned.
She gave me the confidence to hold my head high, dry my tears from the pain of the past and stand tall as a woman of strength, resilience, and resourcefulness to be able to overcome life's adversities and triumph.
As someone who has worked in specialized family support services, Cindy has helped many women who have been impacted by abusive relationships in the most challenging times of their lives to put their safety first and keep their dignity intact when they are experiencing feelings of shame and embarrassment for needing to ask for help.
There are many women like Cindy who have the heart to help women impacted by abusive relationships. I hope that when you listen to Cindy you will understand that you should never be ashamed of needing to start over.
As many as one in four, or one in three women, depending on where you live has experienced some form of relationship abuse.
I was one of them.
They say we teach what we need to learn.
And breakthroughs to recover, renew and rebuild on the other side of an abusive relationship is what I needed to learn and I know other women just like me need to learn too.