Katie Baker is a writer, advocate, and childhood abuse survivor whose story embodies resilience, transformation, and hope. After years of battling addiction, shame, and the lasting wounds of a painful past, Katie found healing through therapeutic psychedelics, deep inner work, and spiritual exploration.

In this episode, Katie shares her powerful journey of confronting trauma, reclaiming her voice, and learning to live with radical authenticity. She opens up about the process of writing her memoir, When The Universe Holds Your Hair Back, and how storytelling became both her mirror and her medicine.

Through her honesty and courage, Katie reminds us that healing isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about integrating it, and discovering the strength that has been within us all along.

Iris is the voice behind Inner Strength Rising on Instagram, where she shares her story of surviving narcissistic abuse and rebuilding her life after it. Her experience with a partner who weaponized faith has shaped her mission to help others recognize manipulation, reclaim their power, and believe in the possibility of healthy love again.

In this episode, Iris opens up about the intersection of faith, control, and recovery—and what it takes to rebuild trust in yourself after deep emotional and spiritual harm. She speaks about healing through self-awareness, boundaries, and the quiet work of self-compassion.

Through her story and her platform, Iris reminds survivors that they are not broken—they are becoming. Her journey is one of strength, truth, and hope for anyone learning to rise again.

Follow Iris on Instagram at @innerstrengthrising

Hannah is a 21-year-old survivor still walking through her journey of independence and healing. With a love for animals, she works as both a pet sitter and a pet store employee, finding joy and comfort in the care she gives. Beyond her work, Hannah dreams of one day becoming a therapist or perhaps an author, sharing the poetry she often writes as part of her self-expression.

In this episode, Hannah opens up about what it means to be “in process”—not defined by the past, but not yet at the destination either. She speaks honestly about building her identity, exploring creativity as a form of healing, and learning to grow into the person she knows she is meant to be.

Through her story, Hannah reminds us that survival isn’t a single moment—it’s an ongoing journey. Her voice is a testament to resilience, courage, and the beauty of becoming.