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Hearts Entwined PodcastAuthor: Lyn Smith
Love, Dating & Relationship support, guidance, advice and tips with Lyn Smith The Queen of HEARTS. Lyn cares and personally understands what its like to have suffered sexual violence (in her teens) and how that negatively affected her personal relationships; she subsequently turned all that around and now has a lasting healthy relationship which is full of passion, intimacy and fulfilment. If youve ever had: *Unhealthy relationships full of drama and conflicts *Unfulfilling relationships where there has been little or no passion or *Real healthy passion in a relationship and want to know how you can you re-ignite the flame Lyns been there and is here to help you heal past hurts, traumas and heartbreak and attract/ create the healthy deep loving relationship you truly want and deserve. Shes on a mission to make a positive global impact in reducing divorce, domestic violence & suicide. So if you want real, healthy passion, intimacy and fulfilment in your love life and are open to listening to the wisdom of some controversial truths about relationships delivered in Lyns easy to understand makes a lot of sense style, then we invite you to listen the 'HEARTS Entwined podcast. Language: en-us Genres: Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Incest: How To Heal & Survive - Lyn Smith & Darlene Lekowski
Episode 334
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
Keeping a secret for fifty years is a heavy burden to carry, but eventually, even the most tightly sealed boxes begin to leak. Darlene Lekowski joins the show to share her raw, powerful journey of surviving years of sibling sexual assault and the incredible courage it took to confront her past. We dive deep into the reality of "shattering the silence," as Darlene discusses the 2021 catalyst that exploded her trauma and led to a high-stakes courtroom battle for the truth. This conversation explores how childhood survival tactics shape adult lives and why Darlene believes reclaiming your narrative is the only way to truly heal. From navigating CPTSD to finding community, Darlene’s story is a roadmap for anyone ready to move from silence to having a voice and speaking your truth. Discover why the shame was never yours to carry and how letting go can finally make you whole. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Myth of the Closed Box: Trauma suppressed in childhood eventually "leaks" or explodes, often requiring a confrontation/ release to find genuine peace. Shame Belongs to the Perpetrator: Survivors often carry a burden of guilt that isn't theirs; healing begins by letting go of that shame. Justice is an Inside Job: While legal validation is powerful, true healing comes from within and isn't dependent on an seeing justice/ remorse from the perpetrator. The Power of Community: Confiding in trusted family/ friends or finding specialised survivor organizations provides the vital support & validation needed to break isolation. Forgiving Yourself First: Acceptance and self-love are the most critical steps in moving from a "victim" mindset to becoming a "thriver". BEST MOMENTS "I had the Darlene that was in the box that didn't want to deal with the trauma... but boxes leak." "The shame was never ours to carry, but we do. And we have to shed ourselves of the shame." "Winning the trial... didn't heal a thing. I really had to flip the narrative around in order to set myself free." "I love the expression that our mess becomes our message." "You can't always control what happened to you, but you can control what you do with it." ABOUT THE GUEST Darlene Lekowski - Author, Speaker, Advocate &Survivor Forced to hide the secret of her childhood trauma for more than fifty years, Darlene is now speaking out. Her message is one of resiliency and healing, and her intention is to use her voice to help others find theirs. Website - https://darlene-lekowski.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/darlenelekowski/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/darlenelekowski ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Smith – (The Queen of HEARTS) – Love, Dating & Relationship Expert Lyn’s personal story is a very inspirational and harrowing one of how she went from having unhealthy and unfulfilling relationships with men (on the back of several serious traumatic sexual assaults in her teens) to now feeling safe, fulfilled, alive, full of passion and having inner peace. She has a proven track record as a Love Solutions - Relationship Expert/ Trainer/ Inspirational Speaker and Best-Selling Author based upon her own vast personal research, experiential learning and training with the world’s leading industry experts. Lyn makes a difference by helping you make a difference; she has a vision of contributing back on a global scale. Contact Method lyn@hearts-entwined.com This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
