Voices Of Change
Welcome to the Voices Of Change Podcast by Somewhere To Go Foundation. I am your host, Yentl Skewes. This space is dedicated to real conversations about domestic and family violence, recovery, advocacy, and systemic change.
Voices Of Change
4 / Rise and Thrive: Janelle Parsons on Healing, Resilience, and Empowerment
In this inspiring episode of Voices of Change, we sit down with Janelle Parsons — author, registered counsellor, and founder of Rise and Thrive. Janelle shares her powerful journey of transformation, from personal challenges to becoming a guiding light for others through her trauma-informed practice.
We dive deep into her work empowering women to reclaim their stories, build resilience, and lead with authenticity. Tune in as Janelle opens up about the healing power of vulnerability, the importance of mental health, DV & DFV advocacy, and what it truly means to rise and thrive.
Find Janelle‘s books here
https://www.booktopia.com.au/roy-s-journey-to-a-happy-home-janelle-parsons/book/9781787881792.html
This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement for awareness, empowerment, and change.
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