Feb 28, 2025
In this episode, Guy talked with Karen Garton, who
shared her profound journey of overcoming childhood trauma, her
transformational experiences at retreats, and the power of
storytelling in her healing process. Initially in denial about the
impact of her childhood sexual abuse, Karen eventually embarked on
a 13-year healing journey that included various modalities such as
meditation, Tantra, and therapeutic conversations. Her breakthrough
came with deeply visceral experiences at retreats, leading her to
leave her job and pursue passion projects that help other women
find their voices and heal. Karen's story is one of courage,
resilience, and the transformative power of leaning into personal
challenges.
About
Karen: Supporting women to have confidence in their
voices. To embrace their unique perspective and ideas. To
unashamedly own and share their story.
Karen supports women to own the value of their ideas and
perspectives through hosting speaking events.
• Live Storytelling Nights
• WomanSpeak Circle Leader
The experiences she hosts explore what it is that often holds a
woman back. They support women to find what’s in their hearts and
speak from a place of authenticity. Stories shared from a
whole-hearted place are a gift of wisdom and perspective to the
listener, broadening understanding and facilitating meaningful
connection.
Karen’s experience of childhood sexual abuse motived her to begin
telling her story at storytelling events in 2014 to share her
healing experience and break the silent taboo of speaking about
childhood sexual abuse. She now hosts her own storytelling nights
in Melbourne, Victoria.
Karen is currently writing a book that describes her journey of
healing from childhood sexual abuse and the many tools, practices
and modalities that supported her through that journey. Her dream
is to provide retreat spaces for people that have experienced
childhood sexual abuse to soothe and explore their wounds and heal.
So they too can speak from the scar.
Key Points Discussed:
- (00:00) - Why the UNIVERSE is Pushing You to Heal—Will You Finally Listen?
- (00:47) - Republishing the Episode: A Message to Listeners
- (01:30) - Starting the Podcast: Welcoming the Guest
- (02:10) - Feeling Numb: A Moment of Realization
- (04:07) - Exploring Childhood Trauma
- (06:16) - The Healing Journey Begins
- (07:59) - Understanding and Processing Trauma
- (21:09) - The Power of Storytelling and Speaking Out
- (33:44) - Embracing the Roller Coaster of Life
- (34:29) - The January Retreat Revelation
- (35:22) - Experiencing Oneness and Sound Vibes
- (37:33) - Integrating Retreat Experiences into Daily Life
- (39:25) - The Power of Trust and Intention
- (40:39) - Debbie Prayer and Life Changes
- (42:18) - Writing the Book and Helping Others
- (46:51) - Burning the Ships: Committing Fully
- (58:02) - Sharing Stories and Future Plans
- (01:01:22) - Final Reflections and Words of Wisdom
How to Contact Karen Garton:
www.karengarton.com.au
www.storynights.com.au
About me:
My Instagram:
www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en
Guy's websites:
www.guylawrence.com.au
www.liveinflow.co''