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In the Wake

In the Wake

Whytli Rogers

Welcome to In the Wake with Whytli! I am a certified life coach and a mental health advocate. I am also a survivor of sexual and mental abuse. The phrase 'in the wake' means the ‘result of something occurring’ and I originally started this podcast as a result of my story and everything I have overcome. I continuously choose to rise up from the trenches and speak up about these various taboo and stigmatized topics. I choose empowerment, growth, and empathy. As I continue on my healing and self growth journey, I will use my voice to share my truth and insights along with amplifying the voices and stories of others. I interview guests whose messages have resonated with and inspired me. Tune in for weekly episodes on all things mental health, survivorship, and self help!!
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***Trigger Warning***
This is a heavier episode as we speak of rape, eating disorders, and mental health. If you are suffering or recovering from a mood or mental disorder and/or a victim of sexual assault or abuse, please listen with caution or skip this episode. The last thing I would want is for hearing these things to set you back in your healing journey or to trigger negative thoughts or emotions. Also, if you are a bit more sensitive or an empath, you also may want to listen with caution.
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Kristine Irwin is a wife, mother, and advocate for ending sexual violence. She strives to bring change to our culture. Besides her family and her day job, she runs a non-profit called Voices of Hope. The non-profit allows her to educate audiences on ways to prevent rape and sexual assault. She is a popular speaker at universities, organizations, and corporations globally.
Kristine was raped by an acquaintance during her freshman year of college. She wrote a book sharing her story along with the stories of her family and friends and how her assault affected and changed them as well. As she has navigated healing, triggers, and her book, she also started a non-profit and podcast to share others' stories and provide resources and support. In this episode, Kristine and I talk more in-depth about her story, the aftermath, her healing process, and advocacy. Tune in to hear from the voice of hope!!
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*Disclaimer*
Whytli here. I would like to make an update edit stating that, in the time since this episode was posted, I have discovered that many of my personal values may not align well with those of the episode's guest(s). This is based on stances they have taken and/or shared on social media, etc. Although I may not 100% agree anymore with everything that was said, I don't feel the need to take down this episode because it may still have valuable content or messages that some may need to hear. If you are listening to this older episode, you may keep that in mind.
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After M shared her #NoFilter story about an eating disorder, I knew I had to have her on the podcast to allow her a space to talk further about her experience and things she's learned.
In this intimate interview, M and I delve deeper into what her eating disorder looked like, the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, what diet culture is and its harmful effects, and the wonders of intuitive eating. This episode covers everything under the sun but it is full of vulnerable and heartfelt content.
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Song: Fight On, Fighter by for King & Country
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In the Wake - Toxic Relationships with Dr. Rhoberta Shaler
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09/23/20 • 41 min

The Relationship Help Doctor, Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, provides urgent and ongoing care for relationships in crisis. Even the United States Marines have called on her for help!
Dr. Shaler empowers the partners, exes, adult children, and co-workers of the relentlessly difficult, toxic people she calls Hijackals® to recognize emotional abuse, realize the effects, heal, and transform. She helps them see clearly, stop the crazy-making, and save their sanity. She defines Hijackals as “people who hijack relationships--for their own purposes--while relentlessly scavenging them for power, status, and control.”
Rhoberta offers the insights, strategies, and support you need to reclaim hope, confidence--and your sanity--when dealing with the constant uncertainty and jaw-dropping behaviors of Hijackals in your life, at home and at work. Author of sixteen books, including her Hijackal ebook series, she is the host of the popular podcast, listened to in more than seventy-five countries: Save Your Sanity: Help for Toxic Relationships. She is the former host of the Emotional Savvy channel on Binge TV Networks.
In this episode, we dive into the following:

  • Rhoberta's story - having toxic parents and later finding herself in a marriage with another toxic person
  • Enabling or excusing toxic behavior
  • "Toxic" as a buzzword
  • Toxic relationships with parents, friendships, and in the workplace
  • Warning signs and red flags to look out for
  • Cycle of abuse -- lovebombing / grooming, the 'gotcha' factor / devalue, hovering, & discard

Tune in to hear more from the wise expert herself!!

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In the Wake - Podcasters for Justice - Black Lives Matter
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06/10/20 • 3 min

We are podcasters united to condemn the tragic murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many many others at the hands of police. This is a continuation of the systemic racism pervasive in our country since its inception, and we are committed to standing against racism in all its forms.

We believe that to be silent is to be complicit.

We believe that Black lives matter.

We believe that Black lives are more important than property.

We believe that we have a responsibility to use our platforms to speak out against this injustice whenever and wherever we are witnesses to it.

In creating digital media we have built audiences that return week after week to hear our voices, and we will use our voices to speak against anti-blackness and police brutality, and we encourage our audiences to be educated, engaged, and to take action.
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#PodcastersForJustice campaign created by WOC Podcasters.
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*Disclaimer*
Whytli here. I would like to make an update edit stating that, in the time since this episode was posted, I have discovered that many of my personal values may not align well with those of the episode's guest(s). This is based on stances they have taken and/or shared on social media, etc. Although I may not 100% agree anymore with everything that was said, I don't feel the need to take down this episode because it may still have valuable content or messages that some may need to hear. If you are listening to this older episode, you may keep that in mind.
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In this week's episode, I interview an old friend, Annie Romano, as she tells her experiences battling obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety. She has graduated with her bachelor's of science in psychology so that she can turn around her struggle to help others. She shared her #NoFilter story about mental illness through my foundation, End The Stigma, so be sure to check it out. Annie is lovable, genuine, and intelligent. Listen in for her thoughts on mental health stigmas, her experiences both good and bad in therapy, and how reaching out for connection has helped heal her.
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In the Wake - Message of Hope - Suicide Prevention
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04/08/20 • 9 min

After re-reading old journals from when I was thick in a depression and had suicidal ideation, I wrote a message to my younger self and all the things I might have needed to so desperately hear. I also took excerpts from letters I had written to myself. This short episode is a message of hope to those struggling and in need of some validation and encouragement that their life is worth living amidst the pain. If someone you know is struggling right now, send this message their way!
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If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or having suicidal thoughts:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255
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In this interview, Dillon tells of his experiences serving refugees in Germany. He was on a service mission trip for two weeks. In that time, he learned the difference between selfish and selfless service and then he tells stories about how he applied it to his personal life. He recounts the lessons he learned from the people he was serving and serving with and the ways that he was changed as a person. Listen in to hear more from Dillon Stewart himself!!
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Mission trip: HOPE Youth Corps
Instagram: @dill.on
Blog: dillthechill.wordpress.com
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Upside Down by Jack Johnson
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In this intimate and vulnerable interview, Joseph and Carolyn don't hold anything back. They speak of their experiences and emotions from childhood up until current day. Through telling their stories, there are many relatable aspects and lessons to take away. If you listen with an open mind, hopefully you'll leave with more compassion, empathy, and understanding.
Joseph speaks about his pressured childhood, pornography addiction, run in with prostitution, divorce, leaving the religion he was raised in, and healing through therapy.
Carolyn speaks about not fitting in as a child, single momhood, being harassed and bullied, blending families, leaving the religion she was raised in, and healing through therapy.
Through all of these many transitions in life, Joseph and Carolyn have come out on top as stronger, more open minded & understanding people. Tune in to hear and learn from their experiences!
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Navigating an LDS Faith-Based Transition Course by Tiffany Roe
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***Trigger Warning***
This is a heavier episode as we speak of childhood abuse, addiction, and trauma. If you are suffering or recovering from a mood or mental disorder, an addiction, or are a victim of abuse, please listen with caution or skip this episode entirely. The last thing I would want is for hearing these things to set you back in your healing journey or to trigger negative thoughts or emotions. Also, if you are a bit more sensitive or an empath, you also may want to listen with caution.
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As a survivor of early childhood trauma and a recovered alcoholic, April looks to shatter the stigmas and shame that surround both these experiences. From age 2 to 5, she was sexually molested, starved, and beaten. After enduring these life-altering experiences that many people could not fathom, she went on to struggle emotionally in life for quite some time. This truly displayed itself later in adult life through addiction and other toxic relationships and behaviors.

Her purpose now is to be a voice for those suffering - to shed light on abuse, recovery, and the journey that it takes to dig through the pain and wreckage they both cause. She believes the veil needs to be lifted on the prevalence of child sexual abuse as well as sex trafficking. Survivors of abuse deserve a voice and the resources to help them overcome their trauma.
In this episode, April shares her raw and vulnerable story with us and how her childhood trauma led her to self-medicate and fall into an alcohol addiction. She went through a rehab program at a facility where they addressed healing both the trauma and addiction. After working with her sponsor, attending AA meetings, and doing the hard inner work, she is currently sober and thriving as an advocate, podcaster, and owner of The Hills Beauty Lounge Day & Med Spa.
April takes us through her rock bottom and the turning point that led her to where she is now. We discuss the myths and stigmas around addiction and abuse, lingering triggers from her trauma, and what self care practices work for her.
"Whether it was with my addiction or trauma, there was always a lack of self love and I felt almost as if I didn't deserve good things." - April Hill (quoted from this episode)
Tune in to hear the rest of her powerful story and what her healing journey has entailed.
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FAQ

How many episodes does In the Wake have?

In the Wake currently has 98 episodes available.

What topics does In the Wake cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Anxiety, Abuse, Mental Health, Depression, Self Help, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Mental Illness.

What is the most popular episode on In the Wake?

The episode title 'Recovering From a Cult & Reclaiming Your Voice with Lopa van der Mersch' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on In the Wake?

The average episode length on In the Wake is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of In the Wake released?

Episodes of In the Wake are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of In the Wake?

The first episode of In the Wake was released on Feb 22, 2019.

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