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Finding Freedom: Rebecca’s Journey Through Unimaginable Darkness. #9
This was an emotional, raw and heartbreaking episode. Rebecca Whyte shares her powerful story of survival after becoming a victim of human trafficking, something she didn’t even realise was happening to her at the timeAs a young woman struggling with low self-esteem after years of bullying and difficult relationships, Rebecca could never have imagined how vulnerable she was to manipulation. At just 22, she met a man who would go on to destroy her life.He drugged her, forced her into heroin addiction, and trafficked her for seven years, making her endure unimaginable abuse at the hands of others for his profit.It wasn’t until another victim came forward to the police that Rebecca was finally rescued.Now, she’s bravely sharing her truth not for sympathy, but to raise awareness of the dark reality that still exists right here in Northern Ireland.In this episode, Rebecca opens up about her journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery. She speaks about the ongoing healing process through therapy, her efforts to rebuild her life, and her determination to help others who have faced similar horrors.Rebecca’s story is one of unthinkable pain, but also immense strength, hope, and resilience. By telling her story, she hopes to shine a light on the hidden world of human trafficking and give hope to survivors who are still fighting to be free.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to sexual abuse, drug addiction, and trauma that may be distressing to some listeners.Listen now to hear Rebecca’s story: one of survival and the unbreakable human spirit.#UnderTheSkinPodcast #HumanTraffickingAwareness #SurvivorStory #RebeccaWhyte #RealStories #NorthernIreland #Resilience #AddictionRecovery
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It Wasn’t Bipolar... It Was PMDD. #8
In this powerful episode of Under The Skin Podcast, Katie Watson opens up about her journey with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) - from years of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder, to finally discovering the truth behind her symptoms.Like so many others, Katie spent years feeling isolated, broken, and misunderstood. But through creating her online awareness page to help others, @katiewatsonpmdd (https://www.instagram.com/katiewatsonpmdd), she’s found a community that understands and healing through connection 💛PMDD remains underdiagnosed, and suicide rates among those living with it are heartbreakingly high. Too many suffer without knowing why - but awareness truly can save lives.🎧 Tune in to hear Katie’s story, one of resilience, hope, and the power of sharing your truth.💛 If this episode resonates, please share it. You never know who might need to hear it today.#PMDDAwareness #UnderTheSkinPodcast #PMDD #MentalHealthAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #WomensHealth
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Foster Care didn't hold her back. #7
In this week’s episode of Under the Skin Podcast, I sit down with the inspirational Aesthetic Nurse, Kirsty Taggart as she opens up about one of the rawest parts of her journey.Growing up, Kirsty spent time in foster care. It’s a chapter she has never hidden, but rarely spoken about publicly - until now.So why share her story here? Because this is bigger than her. Too often, children in care are labelled, stigmatised, and underestimated. Made to feel as though their futures will never amount to much.Kirsty is using her voice, her story, and this platform to challenge that narrative. To show every child who is in, or has been through, foster care that your past does not define your future.We are more than the stigma. We can rise, succeed, and rewrite the story.🎙️ If this episode helps even one person feel seen, understood, or inspired, then sharing Kirsty’s story will have been more than worth it.#UnderTheSkinPodcast #FosterCare #Resilience #Inspiration
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Pregnant, Trolled & Unstoppable: Laura’s Story of Loss, Strength & Lifting at 36 Weeks Pregnant #6
This episode is not for the faint-hearted, it’s for the women who’ve been judged, broken, doubted… and kept going anyway.At 36 weeks pregnant, Laura (@thefitpregnantchick) is still training, still showing up, and still being trolled online for it. Why? Because apparently, being pregnant and strong is controversial.But this story goes way deeper.In this honest conversation, Laura opens up about:Losing her brother at just 45 to cancer 💔Navigating a cancer diagnosis in her family during early pregnancySurviving betrayal after a 3-month marriageThe isolation of single life and the messiness of modern dating (yes, even Tinder stories)Men with pregnancy fetishes 😳And the non-stop judgement she’s faced just for working out while growing a humanShe’s been called “too old” to be pregnant at 36. She’s been shamed for lifting weights while expecting. But Laura is breaking stereotypes and leading the way for women who want to move, sweat, and stay connected to their strength, physically and mentally, without fear.Her mission? To create a space where women can train during pregnancy safely, maintain their confidence, and ignore the noise. No shame. No apologies.This one is raw, emotional, empowering, and sometimes even a little jaw-dropping. If you’ve ever been told to “tone it down” this is your permission to turn it up.🔔 Subscribe, like, comment, and most importantly, share this with a woman who needs to hear it.#PregnancyFitness #UnderTheSkinPodcast #FitPregnancy #PregnantAndStrong #WomenWhoLift #RealTalkPodcast #TanyaKhan #LauraTheFitPregnantChick #StrengthInMotherhood #PregnantAt36 #GriefToGrowth #EmpoweredWomen
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I knew I was walking into something dangerous... but I didn’t know what that meant #5
This week on Under The Skin Podcast, I sit down with Alex Sikiniotis (@fitnessmamauk) and I am in awe of this woman.By the age of 17, Alex had already endured childhood sexual abuse, silence, and a teenage pregnancy. In her early twenties, she entered a marriage shaped by trauma, religious pressure, and deep vulnerability. What followed was a relationship marked by abuse, and ultimately, a divorce that became one of the most painful, complex battles of her life.Her husband did the unthinkable. The breakdown of that relationship wasn’t just a heartbreak, it was a war she had to survive.And yet… here she is. Speaking with grace, power, and clarity, not for attention, but to help others feel less alone. That kind of strength is rare. That kind of healing is hard-won. Alex has done the work, risen from her trauma, and now uses her voice and her platform to uplift women through movement, community, and truth.She is a powerhouse. A mother. A business owner. A survivor. And this conversation is one you will not forget.💛 Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and trauma. Please take care while listening.If you're craving connection, healing, and time just for you — Alex’s next YogaFit Retreat in Greece (Sept 2025) might be exactly what you need.👉 Join her in Greece for a week of movement, rest, sisterhood, and transformation.[https://yogafitretreats.com/products/yogafit-greece-21-28-september-2025](https://yogafitretreats.com/products/yogafit-greece-21-28-september-2025)📘 If you or someone you know has experienced childhood abuse and needs support:**NSPCC (UK)** – [https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/)Free, confidential helpline: 0808 800 5000✨ If this episode moved you, please take a moment to comment, subscribe, and share. It truly helps these brave stories reach the people who need them, and that’s exactly why we do this podcast. To open up conversations, to support healing, and to remind each other we’re not alone.
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