{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/671faac304763fc0c88dcf5b/6979fcf5b4be99fbd82c69c8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Athene Parker talks to actor Perry Power about generational silence, storytelling and the role of emotional honesty in healing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/671faac304763fc0c88dcf5b/1769602276871-377fd309-717f-480e-9be5-fef35df6394c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Trigger Warning - This episodes discusses theme’s of Sexual Abuse&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Athene Parker is joined by <strong>Perry Power</strong> for a deeply thoughtful and courageous conversation about breaking generational silence, storytelling and the role of emotional honesty in healing.</p><p><br></p><p>An actor and entrepreneur, Perry speaks openly about his work as founder of the Be Powerful movement, supporting survivors of sexual abuse to reclaim their voices through writing, film and community. He reflects on why men’s stories are still so often unheard, the impact of silence on identity and wellbeing, and the responsibility we all share in creating safer, more compassionate spaces for truth to be spoken.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, Athene and Perry explore how storytelling can become a powerful path to recovery, how vulnerability reshapes ideas of strength and leadership, and why emotionally intelligent conversations are essential both at work and at home. The episode touches on masculinity, creativity, care and the quiet courage it takes to show up authentically, even when it feels uncomfortable.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://stan.store/iamperrypower/p/get-my-free-writing-guide-get-it-out-of-you\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">He wanted to give you his free guide to writing your story</a> so click and download and start to explore your own story in a safe space.</p><p><br></p><p>Perry has also written two books with a third on the way:</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.eu/d/itq5ooH\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breaking The Silence</a> and his second book <a href=\"https://storymedicine.io/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Story Medicine</a> is coming out soon!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Perry is fundraising for his film ‘It Ends With Me’ so if you would like details please click <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S4fgeTeTPTElmwVEXwWEykd1Mf7WhHuY/view?usp=drive_link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>The chat is woven around a trip down a musical memory lane. Sit back, relax and enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p>Track 1 – Grease - Frankie Valli</p><p>Track 2 – Thinkin Bout Me - Morgan Wallen</p><p>Track 3 – An American Trilogy - Elvis Presley</p><p>Track 4 – Gonna Fly Now - Theme from Rocky</p><p>Track 5 – If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://thepregnantman.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tpm_menu_by_day_sep23.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The emPOWER Breakfast&nbsp; - Perry Power Spotify Playlist&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Athene Parker"}