In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Michael sits down with trauma therapist and author Kristin Duncombe to explore the long shadows cast by childhood abuse—and the courageous path to healing.

Kristin shares her story of surviving chronic sexual abuse at the hands of a U.S. diplomat while living overseas, the institutional cover-up that followed, and the profound sense of unworthiness that shaped her adolescence and adult relationships. Together, she and Michael dive into the realities of complex trauma: the coping mechanisms we develop to survive, the patterns we unconsciously repeat, and the radical, uncomfortable, necessary act of reclaiming our truth.

From navigating toxic relationships to breaking cycles of people-pleasing and self-doubt, this conversation is a raw, honest look at what healing really means. You’ll hear about the breaking point that changed everything for Kristin, how she found her voice, and the steps anyone can take to begin their own recovery journey.

Whether you're carrying the weight of your past or walking alongside someone who is, this episode is a reminder that healing is possible—and it begins with telling the truth.

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00:00 Introduction
00:44 Introducing Kristin Ducombe
01:20 Kristin's Journey Through Trauma
02:22 The Compounded Trauma of Silence
03:48 The Struggle with Self-Worth
05:13 Parallels in Personal Experiences
06:51 The Complexity of Childhood Abuse
09:18 The Search for Validation
17:24 Self-Destructive Patterns
19:22 Navigating Toxic Relationships
30:47 The Breaking Point
32:50 Cultural Divide in the Family
33:39 Planning the Great American Road Trip
34:48 The Breaking Point
35:53 Post-Separation Reflections
38:08 The Healing Journey
40:30 Understanding Boundaries and Alignment
48:48 The Importance of Truth and Authenticity
57:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
59:18 What does it mean to be Unbroken

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