
3. End your Cycle of Trauma with Shooting Survivor Nurjahan Boulden
07/28/20 • 74 min
Nurjahan Boulden grew up with dreams of becoming a dancer. When she was shot in the leg with an assault rifle in a random attack at age 21, those dreams were destroyed. She suffered in silence physically and emotionally for almost a decade before she met another survivor who inspired her to share her story. She’s now a dancer, survivor, community builder, and storyteller, inspiring audiences around the world to face their greatest fears and rise in the face of adversity.
You can access her free guide to releasing anxiety at releaseanxietytoday.com. Follow Nurjahan on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for dance classes, inspiration, and tips on how to build a life you love, no matter what you’ve survived.
Facebook.com/nurjahanboulden
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Find the host, Maheen, on Instagram: @maheen93
If you or someone you know would make a good guest on the podcast or if you have any questions/comments/concerns please email [email protected]
Nurjahan Boulden grew up with dreams of becoming a dancer. When she was shot in the leg with an assault rifle in a random attack at age 21, those dreams were destroyed. She suffered in silence physically and emotionally for almost a decade before she met another survivor who inspired her to share her story. She’s now a dancer, survivor, community builder, and storyteller, inspiring audiences around the world to face their greatest fears and rise in the face of adversity.
You can access her free guide to releasing anxiety at releaseanxietytoday.com. Follow Nurjahan on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for dance classes, inspiration, and tips on how to build a life you love, no matter what you’ve survived.
Facebook.com/nurjahanboulden
Instagram.com/nurjahanboulden
Follow Her Zindagi on Instagram: @her.zindagi
Find the host, Maheen, on Instagram: @maheen93
If you or someone you know would make a good guest on the podcast or if you have any questions/comments/concerns please email [email protected]
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