Dr. Gowri Aragam, The Mission Entertainment, Andrew C. Coles, Elizabeth Rose, Allison Keeley
11 episodes
2 months ago
Sense of Self showcases women of color who are confronting and challenging the stories they believe about themselves. Conversations between psychiatrist Dr. Gowri Aragam and our guests demonstrate—but do not preach—about therapeutic concepts, particularly personal narrative, its origins, and the power of reclaiming one's own story.
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Sense of Self showcases women of color who are confronting and challenging the stories they believe about themselves. Conversations between psychiatrist Dr. Gowri Aragam and our guests demonstrate—but do not preach—about therapeutic concepts, particularly personal narrative, its origins, and the power of reclaiming one's own story.
Breaking 20 Years of Silence: Why I Finally Told My Story with Francisca Alegría
Sense of Self
49 minutes 7 seconds
5 months ago
Breaking 20 Years of Silence: Why I Finally Told My Story with Francisca Alegría
Trigger Warning: The following episode contains discussion of sexual abuse.
For 20 years, Chilean filmmaker Francisca Alegría carried a secret that shaped every relationship, every creative choice, and every moment of self-doubt. The sexual abuse she experienced at age six became a "dark well" that she thought would define her forever.
Today, she's an internationally recognized filmmaker, soon-to-be-married, and finally free from the shame that once consumed her. This is her story of breaking the silence and reclaiming her narrative.
📚 Essential Insights:
- Why staying silent often feels safer than speaking up
- How childhood trauma manifests in adult relationships
- The unexpected connection between pain and creativity
- Practical steps for healing from sexual abuse
- How to support survivors in your life
🎬 About Our Guest: Francisca Alegría is a Chilean filmmaker whose work has been recognized at Sundance Labs. Her journey from trauma survivor to acclaimed storyteller proves that our wounds don't have to define our worth.
Connect with Francisca!
instagram.com/franciscalegria/
Sense of Self
Sense of Self showcases women of color who are confronting and challenging the stories they believe about themselves. Conversations between psychiatrist Dr. Gowri Aragam and our guests demonstrate—but do not preach—about therapeutic concepts, particularly personal narrative, its origins, and the power of reclaiming one's own story.
