From Pieces to Peaceful

This incredible conversation was originally recorded for the ISAAC Podcast.
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In this conversation, Chris shares in depth about the role of law enforcement in a SVU case.
Presenter Bio:
Christopher Thomas is a detective with the Special Victims Unit at the Anchorage Police Department. He has been employed as a police officer for over 18 years. He has spent about 13 years as a detective between the Crimes Against Children Unit and the Special Victims Unit. Since 2009, he has investigated (either as the primary case detective or in some other role) over 1200 cases involving sexual abuse and sexual assault. He has received extensive training around interviewing victims of sexual violence, and around interviewing and interrogating offenders.
Interviewer Bio:
Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.
Helpful Links and Resources:
Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.org
This project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

Defining our self-worth based on other people's opinions = Crazy Town.
Knowing and Loving ourselves = FREEDOM!

Shared with permission from the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Original air date: ISAAC|8/10/2021

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In this episode, Blaze Bell and Christina Love both deliver intimate details regarding their SA experiences with health care providers and law enforcement officers when seeking services after trauma.
Guest Bio:
Christina Love is an Alaska Native from Egegik village who was raised in Chitina, Alaska. She is a consultant, Recovery Coach and civil and human rights activist, while dedicating the last 7 years to systems change for targeted and marginalized populations in Alaska. She is a formerly incarcerated person in long term recovery who currently works as a Specialist for the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA), the state’s coalition of domestic and sexual violence programs. Christina's role focuses on intersectionality with an emphasis on trauma and substance use at ANDVSA. Christina works with programs, agencies, and communities state and nationwide to address the continuum of care for support services through strategic initiatives, substance use screening, training and technical assistance, community-based organization, integrated services, curriculum development, evaluation, assessment, and organizational and community healing. Christina is part of a collective movement that works to end violence, oppression, shame, and stigma through the liberation of education and community healing.
Interviewer Bio:
Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.
Helpful Links and Resources:
Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.org
This project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women or the International Association of Forensic Nurses.

What is Reiki?
Welcome to this week's Light Warrior Session! Nikky Lindsley, the owner of Wild Quartz Wellness, fills us in on the power of Reiki energy healing.

The most amazing massages of my life were from this magical healer. I'm so grateful that she was open to answering my questions today and sharing her light with us!
Nikky Lindsley is a holistic licensed massage therapist, Reiki master, cacao ceremony facilitator, sound healer, and heart-centered entrepreneur. She is passionate about assisting people in reconnecting to the wisdom of their bodies through intentional presence and redefining relaxation; where relaxation becomes part of how someone moves through their life, rather than something only found on a long weekend or vacation. A researcher at heart and student of life, she’s been on a deep personal journey over the last 10 years where she’s accumulated various tools, knowledge, and insights that she weaves together to support her clients on their own personal journeys.

She owns Wild Quartz Wellness, a local business where she provides holistic massage therapy and healing services. She will also soon be launching a program to support women to develop confidence within, harmony in their relationships, and ease + flow in their lives.

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"Life & Love Coaching" with Solveig Pedersen.
What is a Life Coach and how can they help us? Sol answers this question and more in this uplifting interview.
Solveig Pedersen is passionate about cultivating a kinder, more peaceful, and loving world - and believes that through living our most joyful lives, we are each a part of that change. She lives in Anchorage, Alaska, is a Certified Professional Coach and holds a master’s degree in Professional Communication. She owns two small businesses and teaches university-level Communication and First-Year Experience courses. She has a background in nonprofit work - and has worked with issues of peace and nonviolence, literacy, empowerment, women’s wellness, social justice, and youth development. As a coach, Solveig helps leaders & changemakers to listen to their hearts, have the courage to follow them, and expand their lives, love, businesses, and leadership through Sol + Heart. She also works as a dating & love coach & matchmaker through P.S. Consulting.
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