“If you have a secret your whole life and you’ve been threatened to never share it, it’s almost like you lose your voice and in that, you lose yourself.” – Cindy BenezraToday’s featured author is a mom, wife, luxury event planner, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and sexual abuse survivor advocate, Cindy Benezra. Cindy and I had a chat about her book, “Under The Orange Blossoms: An Inspirational Story of Bravery and Strength”, self-calming techniques to cope with post-traumatic stress, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What led her to become a sexual abuse advocateHow she was able to finish her memoir while writing through traumaSome tools that have helped Cindy through her trauma  Cindy’s Site: https://www.cindytalks.com/Cindy’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Orange-Blossoms-Inspirational-Strength/dp/B09GJPFSM8 Opening track is titled “Check It Out” by Mountaineer from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-outLicense code: AR6DFPGVXQ9Q1SSY Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon  You May Also Like… Ep. 591 – “From Battered to Boss Lady” with Pennie Crockett (@PenniesTea): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-591-from-battered-to-boss-lady-with-pennie-crockett-penniestea/ 229 – “Unbroken” with Tajci Cameron (@TajciCameron): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/229-unbroken-with-tajci-cameron-tajcicameron/ #Bonus Ep. – “Perfectly Flawed” with Janae Sergio (@janae_sergio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-perfectly-flawed-with-janae-sergio-janae_sergio/ 81.5 (Local Author Bonus Special) [LABS] - "A Beautiful Tragedy" with Retta Timmons (@ImagineMeLLC): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/815-local-author-bonus-special-labs-a-beautiful-tragedy-with-retta-timmons-imaginemellc/ #M2M Bonus Ep. – “From the Edge of Death to the Gift of Life” with Laura Gray: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-from-the-edge-of-death-to-the-gift-of-life-with-laura-gray/ 212 – “From a Mess to Amazing” with Trina Martin (@TrinaLMartin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/212-from-a-mess-to-amazing-with-trina-martin-trinalmartin/  #M2M Bonus Ep. – “A Mother’s Mission to Save Her Child” with Deborah Beauvais (@DV7radio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/m2m-bonus-ep-a-mothers-mission-to-save-her-child-with-deborah-beauvais-dv7radio/ 276 – “Over My Dead Body” with Jen Gaudet (@jen_coaching): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/276-over-my-dead-body-with-jen-gaudet-jen_coaching/ 292 – “Surviving a High Conflict Divorce with a Covert Narcissist” with Lorilyn Bridges: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/292-surviving-a-high-conflict-divorce-with-a-covert-narcissist-with-lorilyn-bridges-c2h/ #FourFoldFormula Ep. – “Waiting for Half-and-Half” with Gina Lobito: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/fourfoldformula-ep-waiting-for-half-and-half-with-gina-lobito/ Ep. 416 – “From Abuse & Displacement to Triumph” with Angela Sewell (@AngelwingsAs): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-416-from-abuse-displacement-to-triumph-with-angela-sewell-angelwingsas/ 12 - "Introverts Unite" with Altovise Pelzer (@FindYourVoiceNow): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/12-introverts-unite-with-altovise-pelzer-findyourvoicenow/ Ep. 556 – “The Power of You2” with Inger Nordin (@nordin_inger): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-556-the-power-of-you2-with-inger-nordin-nordin_inger/Ep. 455.5 – “From Triggered to Tranquil” with Dr. Susan Campbell (@drsusan99): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-4555-from-triggered-to-tranquil-with-dr-susan-campbell-drsusan99/