Trust Yourself; Salons Against Domestic Abuse, with Lisa Crawford

In this episode, Katherine speaks to Lisa Crawford who is passionate about helping her community. She decided to do this by spearheading Salons Against Domestic Abuse, an organization that trains people to act as an effective bridge to help those suffering from abuse.

She tells her story, explaining how being bullied helped to motivate her to provide practical support to victims of abuse. During the podcast, Lisa goes through the steps someone would need to take to get themselves out of an abusive relationship. They also talk about coping when a loved one takes their own life- As well as diving deep into how Lisa stays grounded, copes with a busy and stressful life and stays focused on helping as many abuse victims as possible.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We all have the power to help others.
• Domestic violence is becoming more common. Covid definitely made things worse.
• Being bullied or abused tears you down and makes you question your worth.
• It is hard for someone in a domestic violence situation to leave. There are many reasons for this.
• For many, a lack of funds to pay for an alternative home is a huge barrier.
• Most police forces will be able to explain to a victim where they can get help.
• Be kind. Everyone struggles at times. You do not know what is going on in people’s lives.
• Tuning into what is truly important to you is essential.
• Journalling, talking to loved ones and things like walking that give you time to think are all highly beneficial.
• Kids are great reflectors. Being around them helps you to see things you would have otherwise missed.
• Having a strong support network is important. It helps you to vent and keep things in balance.
• Bad things don´t last forever. Things will get better.
• You need to trust yourself.

BEST MOMENTS

‘For domestic abuse victims, psychology and counselling is definitely crucial’

‘Trust yourself.’

EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.crawfordmasterstylists.ca/ 

https://www.facebook.com/Crawford-Master-Stylists-Ltd-221077731252231 

https://www.instagram.com/crawford.m.s/ 

The Heartland Alliance Domestic Advice Counselling - https://www.heartlandalliance.org/program/violence-recovery-services/

ABOUT THE GUEST

Lisa is the proud owner of Crawford Master Stylists Ltd.  She has a passion for the beauty industry and loves helping others in the community.

She has been a Master Colourist and Makeup Artist for 18 years and has had the opportunity to work around the world and train with the best in the industry.

Proud wife to her wonderful husband Jason, and an immensely proud mom to three amazing kids, Danaya, Luke and Isla.

Not only is she a tremendous Hairstylist, but she is recognized as a prominent voice in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta advocating against domestic abuse.  In 2018 she spearheaded the SADA (Salons Against Domestic Abuse) campaign which raised over $18,000 for the Families First Society of Fort Saskatchewan.  These funds are currently being used through the Violence Prevention Program to help eliminate financial barriers for victims.  To the present day, her team has given thousands upon thousands to the campaign.

Find out more about Families First, including the Violence Prevention Program here: https://familiesfirstsociety.ca/ 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

http://katalystcoaching.com/  

https://www.facebook.com/katherinelorangerkatalystcoaching 

https://www.instagram.com/katalyst_coaching/   

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinewaller/

ABOUT THE HOST

Transformational Life Coach, best selling author and founder of Katalyst Coaching, Katherine Loranger asserts to the bold and determined that life is theirs for the taking.

For over 25 years, Katherine has been driven to spark lasting, heartfelt transformation for fearless and fierce souls in progress… working to research, study and implement results-oriented principles and programs to incredible success. Through her evocative and expertly guided series of vision building and life mastery classes and workshops, heart-centred entrepreneurs, organizational leaders, and dreamers learn to realign their efforts and energies with their soul’s purpose to design, build and realize their wildest fantasies… igniting a world of limitless possibilities and changing the trajectory of their lives, their businesses, and their relationships for the better.

PODCAST DESCRIPTION

Are you looking to learn how to:

• love yourself?
• increase your sense of self-worth? 
• discover your purpose in life?
• create authentic success and abundance in all areas of your life? 

Would you love to hear inspiring stories from women like you who did just that?  

The My Dead Dragon podcast brings you conversations and coaching with women who woke up one day and realised that no one or nothing was riding in to save them so they become the heroine of their own life and the main character of their story.  

Get ready to feel inspired, hopeful, motivated and ready to take charge of your own life. 

Discover what to do with your dead dragon as transformational life coach for souls in progress, Katherine Loranger interviews women in all stages of the journey to find out how we can all create and live a life we love!

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