From Shame to Self-Expression | The Jewish Stripper’s Journey of Survival & Healing
In this bold and unfiltered episode of Victim 2 Victor, we sit down with Alla Kaplan - writer, memoirist, and host of The Jewish Stripper podcast. Alla’s life has been anything but conventional: immigrating from Russia as a child, navigating the adult entertainment industry, surviving an abusive marriage, and ultimately reclaiming her freedom through writing and radical self-expression.With raw honesty and fierce courage, Alla shares how she transformed years of silence and shame into empowerment. Through her memoir and podcast, she confronts cultural taboos, challenges the stigma of survival, and invites others to embrace the messy, beautiful truth of their own stories.🎧 In this episode, we explore:• Growing up between cultures and identities• The emotional complexities of the adult entertainment industry• Surviving intimate partner abuse and finding the courage to leave• Writing as a tool for healing and liberation• Why Alla launched The Jewish Stripper podcast to speak the unspeakableThis is a conversation about reclamation - proof that your past doesn’t define you, and telling your story just might set you free.🔗 Learn more: thejewishstripper.com#Victim2Victor #AllaKaplan #TheJewishStripper #TraumaHealing #SelfExpression #AbuseSurvivor #Memoirist #PodcastGuestSend us a textSupport the showConnect with me:- Sign up to my Webinar: https://victim2victor.net/webinar-registration- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victim_2_victor/- Website: https://victim2victor.net- Victim 2 Victor Audio Book: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Victim-Victor-inspirational-struggle-overcoming/dp/1649530951/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
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Quantum Leap Healing: Sanar Alixandyr on Transforming Trauma into Light
In this inspiring episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Sanar Alixandyr - Energy Healing Expert, author, and performer - whose life’s work is dedicated to helping others step into their most powerful selves.Sanar’s journey is one of resilience: from surviving severe childhood abuse and PTSD to transforming her pain into purpose. She is the author of Becoming Sanar: From Shadow to Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery, a deeply moving memoir of healing and self-growth, and the creator of “BEAUTIFUL!”, a one-woman musical drama that captures her powerful story of survival and self-expression.Through her signature "Quantum Leap!" Energetic Healing Experiences, Sanar helps clients raise their vibrations, dissolve energetic blocks, and manifest the lives they dream of. Her work has touched countless lives and continues to inspire others to transform shadow into light.✨ In this episode, we discuss:• Sanar’s personal journey of overcoming abuse and PTSD• How “BEAUTIFUL!” became a healing expression of her story• The power of energetic healing and the “Quantum Leap!” experience• Strategies for uncovering and healing past traumas• Practical steps to embody your most powerful, authentic selfSanar’s message is clear: healing is possible, and your transformation can light the way for others.🔗 Link to Sanar's book: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Sanar-Shadow-Journey-Self-Discovery/dp/B0DBMVBGLG#Victim2Victor #EnergyHealing #TraumaRecovery #SanarAlixandyr #BecomingSanar #PTSDHealing #QuantumLeapHealing #ShadowToLightSend us a textSupport the showConnect with me:- Sign up to my Webinar: https://victim2victor.net/webinar-registration- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victim_2_victor/- Website: https://victim2victor.net- Victim 2 Victor Audio Book: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Victim-Victor-inspirational-struggle-overcoming/dp/1649530951/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
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Reclaiming Health & Confidence After 40 | Thriving in Midlife
In this empowering episode of Victim 2 Victor, we welcome Nancy West - certified health coach and founder of Nancy West Wellbeing. Nancy is passionate about helping women over 40 restore their energy, balance hormones, and feel confident in their own skin.After overcoming her own struggles with burnout and hormonal imbalance, Nancy created “Project You: 40+ and Thriving” - a holistic program that blends nutrition, movement, stress management, and mindset to build sustainable health habits. With compassion and non-judgment, she guides women to break free from cycles of self-sabotage and step into a vibrant, balanced lifestyle.✨ In this episode, we explore:• Nancy’s personal health transformation journey• What makes Project You different from traditional health programs• How to integrate nutrition, mindset, and movement into daily life• Common challenges women face in midlife and how to overcome them• The link between health, confidence, and overall quality of life• Practical steps to begin your own journey toward sustainable wellnessWhether you’re navigating the challenges of midlife or simply seeking more balance and vitality, Nancy’s wisdom will inspire you to reclaim your health and thrive with confidence.🔗 Learn more: nancywestwellbeing.com📲 Follow Nancy: @nancywestwellbeing#Victim2Victor #NancyWest #MidlifeHealth #HormoneBalance #Confidence #HealthCoach #HolisticHealth #WomenOver40 #ProjectYouSend us a textSupport the showConnect with me:- Sign up to my Webinar: https://victim2victor.net/webinar-registration- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victim_2_victor/- Website: https://victim2victor.net- Victim 2 Victor Audio Book: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Victim-Victor-inspirational-struggle-overcoming/dp/1649530951/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
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From Self-Disrespect to Self-Respect: Healing the Trauma Within, with Sophia Elan
In this raw and uplifting episode of Victim 2 Victor, I sit down with Sophia Elan - memoirist, multi-genre author, and global storyteller - who proves that our deepest wounds can birth our greatest strength.After surviving trauma and emotional upheaval, Sophia turned to the page not just to heal, but to roar. Her memoir, How Writing ROAR Saved My Life, is a courageous exploration of reclaiming voice, breaking silence, and writing one’s way to freedom.Now based abroad and living boldly as an expat writer, Sophia shares her transformative journey through memoir, fiction, and self-help. We explore how writing becomes therapy, why sensuality and creativity are forms of reclamation, and how reinvention is always possible - geographically, emotionally, and spiritually.📖 In this episode, we dive into:The healing power of storytelling and owning your truthWhy writing trauma is a courageous act of self-rescueHow Sophia’s global lifestyle has redefined her sense of identityNavigating shame, voice, and visibility as a survivorWhat ROAR really stands for and how you can start writing your ownThis conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s been silenced, stuck, or afraid to tell their story. Sophia reminds us that healing is not about perfection - it’s about permission.🖋️ Explore Sophia’s world:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mediterraneanme Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/mediterraneanme Memoir: “How Writing ROAR Saved My Life” - https://go.shr.lc/46RZqefSend us a textSupport the showConnect with me:- Sign up to my Webinar: https://victim2victor.net/webinar-registration- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victim_2_victor/- Website: https://victim2victor.net- Victim 2 Victor Audio Book: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Victim-Victor-inspirational-struggle-overcoming/dp/1649530951/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
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Healing the Wounds of Parental Abuse with Kate Russell
In this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, I’m joined by Kate Russell - memoirist, recovery advocate, and survivor whose story embodies resilience, faith, and fierce honesty.Kate grew up in the chaos of abuse and addiction, raised by drug-addicted parents whose trauma cast long shadows on her childhood. Following in their footsteps, she too battled addiction before choosing the harder, braver path of recovery. Now, eight years sober, Kate has transformed her pain into purpose through raw and witty storytelling.Her memoirs - Ironing Out My Life and Down the Rabbit Hole - shine a light on the realities of parental abuse, addiction, and the lifelong process of healing. With candid vulnerability and moments of humor, Kate reminds us that even in our darkest chapters, redemption and resilience are possible.✨ In this episode, we explore:What it’s like growing up with abusive, addicted parentsHow inherited trauma shapes identity and survival patternsThe role of faith, humor, and writing in healingBreaking free from toxic parental bonds and building self-trustWhy sharing your story can transform shame into empowermentIf you’ve ever struggled with family trauma, addiction, or the weight of silence, Kate’s journey offers hope, courage, and the reminder that healing is always possible.📚 Learn more about Kate and her work: Website: katerussellauthor.comSend us a textSupport the showConnect with me:- Sign up to my Webinar: https://victim2victor.net/webinar-registration- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2v- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victim_2_victor/- Website: https://victim2victor.net- Victim 2 Victor Audio Book: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Victim-Victor-inspirational-struggle-overcoming/dp/1649530951/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
About Victim 2 Victor: Healing Trauma & Building Real Love
Welcome to Victim 2 Victor, the podcast dedicated to helping you to heal from trauma, break toxic relationship patterns, and step into secure, fulfilling love.I’m Anu Verma, trauma recovery coach, somatic practitioner, executive producer, author, and survivor of childhood abuse and relational trauma. Through candid conversations, expert insights, and practical tools, I guide listeners to:Understand how trauma shapes attraction and relationshipsBuild self-trust, emotional safety, and resilienceBreak the cycle of unhealthy love patternsTransform pain into power and live authentically.On this podcast, you’ll hear inspiring stories of survival, healing, and personal growth, alongside actionable strategies you can apply in your own life - from nervous system regulation and somatic practices to rebuilding self-worth and rewriting your relationship blueprint.If you’re ready to heal old wounds, attract healthy relationships, and reclaim your power, subscribe and join a community committed to thriving beyond trauma.If you're ready to take that first step or just want to learn more, I invite you to visit my socials: https://www.instagram.com/victim2victor_anuverma/https://www.facebook.com/anuvermaV2Vhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anuvermav2vOr check out my resources here: linktr.ee/healing.journeyy.You deserve a future filled with hope, strength, and joy. Let’s get there together ✨
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