147. Kimberly Shannon Murphy: Hope and Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse
Hey, friends! Today the courageous (and kick-ass) Kimberly Shannon Murphy is joining us on the show. Kimberly’s a leading Hollywood stuntwoman who has served as a double for numerous A-list actresses, performing in 133 feature films and television shows, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Captain America, Bird Box, The Hunger Games, Salt, Euphoria, Big Little Lies, and many more. She’s also married to Tom Cruise’s stunt double, whom she met on the set of Knight and Day when she was doubling for Cameron Diaz. In today’s episode, we chat about… Why Kimberly decided to share her story of incest and childhood sexual abuse Why it’s important to be mindful of who your children are around Why she didn’t feel safe telling anyone about her abuse How her mother disassociated from her own trauma What triggered Kimberly’s suppressed memories of abuse What Kimberly’s triggers look like How she spent years living in survival mode How she coped by engaging in self-injurious behaviors How she navigated healing through psychedelics and Internal Family Systems Why it’s important to break the cycle of generational trauma How Kimberly’s trauma guides her parenting …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you’re feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack. 👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram. 👉🏼 Listen to my chat with Dr. Richard Schwartz inside episode 144