"I'm a Survivor Not a Victim" | #metoo | Ashna Chopra | Voices In My Head with Yameer Adhar | Podcast Episode 7
Summary: <p><a href="https://www.voicesinmyhead.in/about">Yameer Adhar</a>, host of <a href="https://www.voicesinmyhead.in/">Voices In My Head</a> gets inside the head of humanitarian and fitness freak <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash318/?hl=en">Ashna Chopra</a>. She lives with her husband, two children and my favourite Lucie (a highly qualified goldendoodle) in New York. <br><br>Ashna grew up in Delhi and went to the CJM School. She shares her story of how she is a survivor of sexual abuse as a child. She is part of the National Leadership Council for <a href="https://www.rainn.org/">RAINN</a> (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) which is the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the USA. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline.<br><br>Over the last few years Ashna has run 2 marathons and raised over $20k for Cancer Research and another $20k for RAINN. She volunteers with Charities like NY cares and Make a wish foundation.<br><br>Knitwear design is her passion. She currently works for a small sweater start up called Jed (www.jedofficial.com). <br><br>The discussion on this episode of the podcast ranges from Sexual abuse, Trauma, #metoo movement to Anger, Child abuse prevention and a whole lot more. Despite her traumatic early years, Ashna has been able to create a beautiful and fulfilling life and is now giving back to society at large. This is highly exemplary to say the least. Speaking to her has helped me get a deep understanding and appreciation for trauma and to find the courage to continue to fight my own demons. <br><br>Voices In My Head is a wellness podcast dedicated to mental and physical health that will teach anyone aspiring to improve themselves and learn the secrets to become happy and healthy! <br><br>Find your ultimate state of wellbeing and become the BEST version of YOU! <br><br>Books Mentioned on this episode:<br><br><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/313183/the-body-keeps-the-score-by-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/"><b>The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk<br></b></a><br><a href="https://davidgoggins.com/book/"><b>Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins<br></b></a><br><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/76023/its-not-the-stork-by-robie-h-harris/"><b>It’s Not the Stork: A Book About Girls, Boys, Babies, Bodies, Families by Robie H. Harris<br></b></a><br><b>RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network<br></b><a href="https://www.rainn.org/">https://www.rainn.org/<br></a><br><b>Read Ashna’s Story at RAINN’s Fundraiser Page </b>https://fundraise.rainn.org/fundraiser/1322236<br><br><b>Contact Ashna Chopra:<br></b>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash318/?hl=en">@ash318</a><br>Email: ashnachopra1331@gmail.com<br><br><b>Follow Yameer Adhar:</b><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yameeradhar/?hl=en">@yameeradhar</a><br>Email: yameer@voicesinmyhead.in<br>Website: <a href="https://www.voicesinmyhead.in/">https://www.voicesinmyhead.in</a><br><br>SHOW NOTES: <br>[8:50] Training for a marathon<br>[15:58] How the trauma began<br>[23:13] Identifying trauma<br>[35:04] #metoo<br>[42:55] "The Body Keeps Score"<br>[1:01:38] Get the "right" therapist for you<br>[1:03:55] Watch out for anger <br>[1:12:12] Giving Back<br>[1:13:24] Make Children Aware<br><br><b>PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST <br></b><a href="https://www.patreon.com/VIMH">Through Patreon <br></a>https://www.patreon.com/VIMH</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/VIMH">Support the show</a> (https://www.patreon.com/VIMH)</p>
