Through Bullying
Motivational real life stories and interviews exploring the topic of bullying from different perspectives. Learn how people manage, prevent, get through and move beyond trauma caused by bullying, to live happy and rich lives. Gain inspiration, insight, and become empowered to help solve problems with bullying for kids or adults. Ultimately, my aim is to inform and change the way we teach kids about how to manage and understand their emotions and forms of conflict. Show notes at https://www.sparxfit.com/podcast
Episodes
13 episodes
Racism - Bridging the Divide
In this episode my guest Janice speaks about her experiences with and opinions on racism. We explore how racism and bullying share some common characteristics. We explore different ways racism can be effectively addressed, and what each individ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:26:55
Bullied to Bodybuilder: A Story for Teen Girls
When she was young, Gemma was put down about the way she looked by her friends and family. This created emotional damage that affected her life for years – and multiplied the pain from trauma she experienced after a tragic loss in the family. S...
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Episode 10
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42:19
Teacher's and Parent's Toolbox: Bullyproofing Techniques
Joanne, a retired teacher of 25 years, shares her strategies she used in the classroom to help kids develop strong self-worth and character, creating an environment where bullying didn't have power. She shares tactics and templates which parent...
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Episode 9
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1:05:47
Conquering Workplace Bullying with Dr. Tracy
Workplace bullying is really insidious because it’s subtle, and often hidden or obscured beneath a base layer of fear and willful ignorance. It can literally destroy people’s lives, their health and their happiness. It can also completely sink ...
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Episode 8
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1:03:28
The Real Reasons Karate Helps With Bullying - Part 2
Today's episode features stories from two third degree black belt martial artists. Last week I told my own personal story about how martial arts helped me heal from trauma caused by bullying (part 1). This week, Mr. Shahdin comments on his jour...
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Episode 7
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54:09
The Real Reasons Karate Helps With Bullying - Part 1
Today's episode features stories from two third degree black belt martial artists. I tell my own personal story about how martial arts helped me heal from trauma caused by bullying (part 1). Mr. Shahdin comments on his journey from student to m...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:20
A Bully's Perspective: Kindness is Key
Jessica was a bully for much of her childhood, intimidating other kids into giving her what she wanted and using fear to exert power and control over her life. Behind the scenes, Jessica struggled with many things - a poor home life, substance ...
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Episode 6
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58:46
A Social Worker's Perspective on At-Risk Youth
Claudine works with at-risk youth, and shares a story about one of her young clients who suffered trauma caused by bullying. She explores how this affected his behaviour and how she would eventually help him start to heal. She also comments on ...
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Episode 5
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44:35
Decades Lost, and Found: Rag Dolls and Rage
Sheila Tucker experienced horrible abuse at home as a child, and the affect this had on her led her to be the target of intense bullying throughout school. Her self-esteem and confidence was damaged, and it took decades for her to go through th...
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Episode 4
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59:15
Chronic Bullying: From Crisis to Advocacy
Emerson Edwards is a young man who endured years of nightmarish bullying leading him down a dark path. His struggles forced him to adapt and manage through, and now he's a vocal advocate for children struggling like he did. He's actively involv...
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Episode 3
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1:10:39
A mother's perspective on assault and bullying
Ms. J has a lot to say about the time a group of seven kids assaulted her 10 year old at school and gave him a concussion. What she says is not what you'd typically expect. I really respect the way she handled the situation and her outlook - as...
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Episode 2
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1:00:58
Dealing with Assault: A 10 Year Old vs Seven Boys
10 year old Rex was jumped by a group of seven boys at school leaving him with a concussion and other injuries. Rex's strength, integrity and compassion will inspire you to look at self-defense in a new way.Warning: the episode contains...
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Episode 1
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30:32