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Welcome to Healthy Mind By Avik ™ - ”Healthy Mind, Healthy Life”, a podcast that explores the connection between mental health and overall well-being. Join us each week as we delve into topics related to positive psychology, mindfulness, and personal development, and provide practical tips and strategies for cultivating a healthy and balanced mind.
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send Avik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
Welcome to Healthy Mind By Avik ™ - ”Healthy Mind, Healthy Life”, a podcast that explores the connection between mental health and overall well-being. Join us each week as we delve into topics related to positive psychology, mindfulness, and personal development, and provide practical tips and strategies for cultivating a healthy and balanced mind.
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send Avik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
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Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
If Only We Had Told: Breaking Silence After Childhood Sexual Abuse with Lisa K Rayner
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Some pain does not just hurt. It reshapes how you trust, how you speak, and what you hide. In this tender episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits with author Lisa K. Raynor to explore what changes when survivors finally tell the truth.
This episode is for anyone carrying trauma in silence, and for loved ones who want to support without judgment. Lisa shares how secrecy, shame, and not being believed can shape relationships and self-worth, and how small steps like writing can become a doorway to healing and helping others.
About the Guest:
Lisa K. Raynor is the author of Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife. She shares lived experience and reflections on survival, silence, and the non-linear path of healing.
Key Takeaways:
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If you are not ready to share everything, start with one small safe step (journaling, a poem, a private note).
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Being “high-functioning” can hide deep pain; perfection is not proof you are okay.
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Not being believed keeps many survivors silent, so choose support carefully.
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Triggers can show up years later; you can “visit” dark days without living there.
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Shift the blame where it belongs: survivors are not responsible for what happened.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: https://shelflifeofatrophywife.com/
Book: Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target)
If you’re in immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or your regional suicide prevention helpline.
Here are reliable, widely used crisis lines by region:
United States :
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (24/7). SAMHSA+1
- Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (24/7). Crisis Text Line
- LGBTQ+ (The Trevor Project, youth) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (24/7). The Trevor Project+1
- Trans Lifeline — US (877) 565-8860 (hours vary; peer support). translifeline.org+1
Canada :
- 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 9-8-8 (24/7). 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline+1
- Crisis Text Line (via Kids Help Phone) — text 686868 (24/7). Crisis Text Line
- Trans Lifeline — Canada (877) 330-6366 (hours vary). translifeline.org
United Kingdom & Ireland:
- Samaritans (UK & ROI) — call 116 123 (free, 24/7). Samaritans+1
- Shout (UK) – Crisis Text Line affiliate — text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). Shout 85258+1
- 50808 / “Text About It” (Ireland) — text HELLO/TALK to 50808 (24/7). Text About It+1
Australia :
- Lifeline — call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat online. Lifeline
New Zealand :
- 1737 “Need to talk?” — call or text 1737 (24/7).
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.
With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
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Contact:
💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™
📧 Email: podcast@podhub.club
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📍 Based in: India & USA
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