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🎙️ Reclaiming Your Voice After Divorce and Abuse, Deena Kordt’s Journey of Courage and Community

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🔥 Episode Overview

Have you ever felt invisible, silenced, or trapped by your past? In this powerful episode of Give a Heck, Dwight welcomes Deena Kordt, publisher of Life Changes and Divorce Magazine Canada, podcast host, and advocate for domestic abuse survivors. Deena’s journey from a strict religious upbringing and a 30-year abusive marriage to becoming a voice for the voiceless is nothing short of inspiring.

Deena shares how she transformed her pain into purpose, building platforms that empower others to reclaim their voice and navigate life’s toughest transitions with courage and compassion.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

⏱️ Chapter Summaries

00:00:00 – Introduction to Deena Kordt, Empowering Women Through MediaDwight introduces Deena, highlighting her work in publishing and advocacy. Her mission is to help women feel seen, heard, and supported during difficult life transitions.

00:04:28 – Deena’s Origin Story, Rural Roots and Early InfluencesDeena shares her upbringing on a ranch in Saskatchewan, the values it instilled, and the restrictive religious environment that shaped her early life.

00:11:43 – Overcoming Invisibility and Finding PurposeDeena reflects on her journey through domestic abuse and religious silencing, and how she found strength and purpose in advocacy.

00:41:42 – Building Media That Heals, Life Changes and Divorce MagazineShe discusses acquiring Divorce Magazine Canada, expanding it to Life Changes, and her mission to create inclusive resources for both men and women.

01:10:25 – Writing as a Tool for Healing and EmpowermentDeena shares how journaling and storytelling have empowered her and others, emphasizing the healing power of written expression.

✨ Summary

In this inspiring episode, Dwight sits down with Deena Kordt, a publisher, podcast host, and advocate who transformed a life of invisibility and abuse into a mission of empowerment and healing. Her journey from religious silence to media leadership is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of community.

Listeners will gain insight into how storytelling can fuel personal growth, how digital platforms can offer discreet support, and why embracing curiosity and compassion can change lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to reclaim their voice and build a more supportive world.

🔗 Connect with Deena Kordt

🌐 Website: https://divorcemagazinecanada.com📖 Spring 2025 Issue: Spring Issue🎧 Podcast: Life Changes Channel📸 Instagram: 1)Deena Kordt 2)Magazine📘 Facebook: 1)Divorce Magazine Canada 2)U Glow Girl💼 LinkedIn - Deena: Deena Kordt​​ Life Changes & Divorce Magazine: On-Line Magazine

🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck

🌐 Website: https://giveaheck.com📺 YouTube: @giveaheck📱 Instagram: @give.a.heck🧵 Threads: @give.a.heck🐦 X / Twitter: @give_a_heck💼 LinkedIn: Dwight Heck

• How religious conditioning can suppress identity and self-expression• Strategies for leaving abusive relationships and rebuilding life• The healing power of storytelling, journaling, and digital media• Creating inclusive support systems for both women and men after divorce• Why curiosity, compassion, and community are key to transformation

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Manage episode 508080901 series 3265497
Content provided by Dwight Heck. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Dwight Heck or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

🔥 Episode Overview

Have you ever felt invisible, silenced, or trapped by your past? In this powerful episode of Give a Heck, Dwight welcomes Deena Kordt, publisher of Life Changes and Divorce Magazine Canada, podcast host, and advocate for domestic abuse survivors. Deena’s journey from a strict religious upbringing and a 30-year abusive marriage to becoming a voice for the voiceless is nothing short of inspiring.

Deena shares how she transformed her pain into purpose, building platforms that empower others to reclaim their voice and navigate life’s toughest transitions with courage and compassion.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

⏱️ Chapter Summaries

00:00:00 – Introduction to Deena Kordt, Empowering Women Through MediaDwight introduces Deena, highlighting her work in publishing and advocacy. Her mission is to help women feel seen, heard, and supported during difficult life transitions.

00:04:28 – Deena’s Origin Story, Rural Roots and Early InfluencesDeena shares her upbringing on a ranch in Saskatchewan, the values it instilled, and the restrictive religious environment that shaped her early life.

00:11:43 – Overcoming Invisibility and Finding PurposeDeena reflects on her journey through domestic abuse and religious silencing, and how she found strength and purpose in advocacy.

00:41:42 – Building Media That Heals, Life Changes and Divorce MagazineShe discusses acquiring Divorce Magazine Canada, expanding it to Life Changes, and her mission to create inclusive resources for both men and women.

01:10:25 – Writing as a Tool for Healing and EmpowermentDeena shares how journaling and storytelling have empowered her and others, emphasizing the healing power of written expression.

✨ Summary

In this inspiring episode, Dwight sits down with Deena Kordt, a publisher, podcast host, and advocate who transformed a life of invisibility and abuse into a mission of empowerment and healing. Her journey from religious silence to media leadership is a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of community.

Listeners will gain insight into how storytelling can fuel personal growth, how digital platforms can offer discreet support, and why embracing curiosity and compassion can change lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to reclaim their voice and build a more supportive world.

🔗 Connect with Deena Kordt

🌐 Website: https://divorcemagazinecanada.com📖 Spring 2025 Issue: Spring Issue🎧 Podcast: Life Changes Channel📸 Instagram: 1)Deena Kordt 2)Magazine📘 Facebook: 1)Divorce Magazine Canada 2)U Glow Girl💼 LinkedIn - Deena: Deena Kordt​​ Life Changes & Divorce Magazine: On-Line Magazine

🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck

🌐 Website: https://giveaheck.com📺 YouTube: @giveaheck📱 Instagram: @give.a.heck🧵 Threads: @give.a.heck🐦 X / Twitter: @give_a_heck💼 LinkedIn: Dwight Heck

• How religious conditioning can suppress identity and self-expression• Strategies for leaving abusive relationships and rebuilding life• The healing power of storytelling, journaling, and digital media• Creating inclusive support systems for both women and men after divorce• Why curiosity, compassion, and community are key to transformation

  continue reading

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