{"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":"Actor and SA Survivor Perry Power on Breaking Silence, Storytelling & Healing Through Emotional Honesty","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 of the emPOWER Podcast, Athene Parker is joined by actor, entrepreneur and author <strong>Perry Power</strong> for a deeply courageous and emotionally intelligent conversation about sexual abuse, masculinity, healing and the transformative power of storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p>Perry speaks openly about his experience as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and the journey that led him to found the <strong>Be Powerful Movement</strong> a platform supporting survivors in reclaiming their voices through writing, film, creativity and community.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, Athene and Perry explore the impact of silence on identity, mental health and emotional wellbeing, discussing why men’s stories around abuse are still so often left unheard and unsupported. They reflect on vulnerability, emotional honesty and the importance of creating safer, more compassionate spaces, both in life and within the workplace, where truth can be spoken without shame.</p><p>With warmth, sensitivity and insight, Perry shares how storytelling became a pathway toward healing, purpose and connection, and why creativity can play such a powerful role in recovery and self-understanding.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, Athene and Perry discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Childhood sexual abuse and breaking generational silence</li><li>Masculinity, vulnerability and emotional resilience</li><li>Healing through storytelling and creativity</li><li>Mental health and emotional wellbeing</li><li>Authentic leadership and human connection</li><li>The role of empathy and emotionally intelligent conversations</li><li>Building safer spaces for truth, healing and recovery</li></ul><p><br></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><p>Perry Power, Be Powerful Movement, childhood sexual abuse survivor, healing through storytelling, masculinity and vulnerability, men’s mental health, emotional resilience, storytelling and recovery, authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, trauma recovery, creativity and healing, empowerment podcast, mental health conversations, breaking generational silence, survivor stories, emotional wellbeing, vulnerability in men, healing journey, personal growth, empathy, authentic connection</p>","author_name":"Athene Parker"}