The Art Of Imperfect Adulting - Jane Epstein's Inspirational Journey From Childhood Trauma to Advocacy

Jane Epstein's Inspirational Journey From Childhood Trauma to Advocacy

02/11/25 • 40 min

In this episode, host Amy Stone welcomes Jane Epstein to discuss her personal journey through sibling sexual abuse (SSA), her transition from the entertainment industry to advocacy, and the publication of her memoir, "I Feel Real Guilty." Epstein shares her life experiences, the evolution of her understanding of her trauma, and her mission to raise awareness and support for SSA survivors.

Guest Information

Jane Epstein is an advocate for sibling sexual abuse awareness. She is an author, public speaker, and founder of the organization fivewaves.org.

Main Topics Covered

Jane's personal experiences with sibling sexual abuse
Her career transition from the entertainment industry to advocacy
Writing and publishing her memoir, "I Feel Real Guilty"
Founding and work with fivewaves.org
The dual nature of social media in providing support for SSA survivors
Overcoming trauma in adult relationships and counseling experiences
The evolving societal awareness and available resources for SSA

Quote from the Episode

"Sharing my story isn't just about my own healing; it's about helping others realize they are not alone in this journey." — Jane Epstein

Timestamps

[00:00 - 03:10]
Introduction and welcome
[03:11 - 08:30]
Jane's early life and family dynamics
[08:31 - 15:00]
Sibling abuse and its impact on her life choices
[15:01 - 23:45]
Transition into the entertainment industry
[23:46 - 30:50]
Marriages, counseling, and the resurfacing of trauma
[30:51 - 38:20]
The writing of "I Feel Real Guilty" and subsequent public speaking
[38:21 - 45:00]
Advocacy work and founding fivewaves.org
[45:01 - 51:30]
Social media's role in connecting and supporting survivors
[51:31 - 55:10]
Reflections on society's evolving understanding of SSA
[55:11 - 58:45]
Jane's personal insights and concluding thoughts
[58:46 - End]
Closing remarks and gratitude

Additional Links

Jane Epstein’s Tedx Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_epstein_giving_voice_to_sibling_sexual_abuse?subtitle=en

I Feel Real Guilty https://a.co/d/7QFXjwA

Contact FiveWaves via email: [email protected]

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Guest Information

Jane Epstein is an advocate for sibling sexual abuse awareness. She is an author, public speaker, and founder of the organization fivewaves.org.

Main Topics Covered

Jane's personal experiences with sibling sexual abuse
Her career transition from the entertainment industry to advocacy
Writing and publishing her memoir, "I Feel Real Guilty"
Founding and work with fivewaves.org
The dual nature of social media in providing support for SSA survivors
Overcoming trauma in adult relationships and counseling experiences
The evolving societal awareness and available resources for SSA

Quote from the Episode

"Sharing my story isn't just about my own healing; it's about helping others realize they are not alone in this journey." — Jane Epstein

Timestamps

[00:00 - 03:10]
Introduction and welcome
[03:11 - 08:30]
Jane's early life and family dynamics
[08:31 - 15:00]
Sibling abuse and its impact on her life choices
[15:01 - 23:45]
Transition into the entertainment industry
[23:46 - 30:50]
Marriages, counseling, and the resurfacing of trauma
[30:51 - 38:20]
The writing of "I Feel Real Guilty" and subsequent public speaking
[38:21 - 45:00]
Advocacy work and founding fivewaves.org
[45:01 - 51:30]
Social media's role in connecting and supporting survivors
[51:31 - 55:10]
Reflections on society's evolving understanding of SSA
[55:11 - 58:45]
Jane's personal insights and concluding thoughts
[58:46 - End]
Closing remarks and gratitude

Additional Links

Jane Epstein’s Tedx Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_epstein_giving_voice_to_sibling_sexual_abuse?subtitle=en

I Feel Real Guilty https://a.co/d/7QFXjwA

Contact FiveWaves via email: [email protected]

Make sure you are signed up as part of the Imperfect Adulting Email community to get content like this delivered directly to your inbox. https://www.imperfectadulting.com

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From City Living To A Hobby Farm and Back to Town with Kathy Stowell

In this episode of "The Art of Imperfect Adulting," host Amy Stone chats with Kathy Stowell about moving from a city in Calgary to her life on a hobby farm and her move back to a more urban setting.

Kathy Stowell is a mom coach and the founder of Mom Coach Coach School and Mom Coach Club. She lives in Nelson, British Columbia, and leverages her experiences from simplicity and creativity coaching to guide other moms in balancing their lives.

Main Topics Covered:

Transition from living in Calgary to a rural hobby farm, then to an urban area
Establishing her business as a mom coach and the creation of Mom Coach Coach School
Personal stories about rural life, including the building of a straw bale house and adjustments after moving
Impactful experiences like the evacuation due to a jet fuel spill
Kathy's current offerings, including monthly memberships and workshops for mom coaches

Quote from Kathy Stowell "When we moved from the chaos of an urban lifestyle to a simpler rural existence, it wasn't just about slowing down; it was about rediscovering joy in small things, like puzzling and farming."

Timestamps:

[00:00] – Introduction to the episode and Kathy Stowell
[02:30] – Kathy's preferred jigsaw puzzle strategies: edges and corners
[06:15] – Amy's insistence on starting with corners
[07:45] – Kathy's background in simplicity parenting and creativity coaching
[10:20] – Transition from Calgary to a rural hobby farm and lifestyle changes
[16:50] – Building and living in a straw bale house
[22:30] – The move back to an urban setting and new family dynamics
[27:15] – Evacuation due to a jet fuel spill and its emotional impact
[34:40] – Developing Mom Coach Coach School and Mom Coach Club
[40:00] – Kathy's lighter side: childhood obsessions and favorite pastimes
[44:20] – Kathy’s workshop
[47:00] – Final remarks

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In this episode, Amy Stone chats with Ryanne Siddiq. Ryanne describes herself as a “car girl.” She is a resilient author and former financial professional who navigates life with chronic Lyme disease. Ryanne shares her journey from the world of finance to writing children's books, the role of cars in her life, and the challenges and triumphs of managing a long-term illness.

Main Topics Covered:

Lyme Treatment:
Experience of managing and treating chronic Lyme disease.
Passion for Cars:
The lifelong love of cars and driving, especially cornering on racetracks.
Career Shift:
Transition from finance to becoming a self-published children’s author.
Life Philosophy:
Embracing Mario Andretti's quote as a life mantra.
Authorship:
Writing and challenges associated with self-publishing.
Resilience and Adaptation:
Managing life changes due to illness and finding new passions.
Family & Recovery:
Balancing family life while dealing with chronic health issues.

How to connect with Ryanne Siddiq:

Buy Her Book: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0CQC5K21V

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryannesiddiq_author

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryannesiddiq

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryannesiddiq

Website: https://www.twupublishing.com/author-Ryanne

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