{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d1aedd198b6cba390edd09/6adf9091b50147298bbfef60?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 86 Kalini’s Story: The Power of Being Seen, Heard and Understood","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d1aedd198b6cba390edd09/1793036290837-9f265c14-ed32-4dcc-89f2-d3a14583b199.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>KEYWORDS</strong></p><p>Bullying, confidence, resilience, childhood trauma, communication, self-worth, identity, family relationships, healing, thriving.</p><p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p><p>What happens when the people you believe are your friends turn out to be the ones causing you pain? For Kalini Kent, childhood bullying left deep scars, undermined her confidence and made her question where she belonged. But her story didn&#39;t end there.</p><p>In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Kalini shares how she transformed painful experiences into a mission to help children, families and adults build confidence, strengthen communication and understand the lasting impact of bullying. From the importance of speaking up and finding your voice to navigating identity, unexpected life changes and physical setbacks, we explore what it really means to move from surviving to thriving.</p><p>Kalini also challenges us to think about how we listen, how we treat others and whether we make the people around us feel seen, heard and understood.</p><p>Her message is beautifully simple: don&#39;t let your past define you, don&#39;t face life&#39;s challenges alone, and do what makes your heart beat faster.</p><p><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Your past does not define your future.</strong> Difficult experiences can shape you without determining who you become.</li><li><strong>Bullying can leave lasting scars.</strong> Its effects can reach far beyond childhood, influencing confidence, self-worth, relationships and our ability to trust.</li><li><strong>Find your voice.</strong> Speaking up, asking for help and advocating for yourself are skills that can be learned and strengthened.</li><li><strong>Everyone has a role to play.</strong> Parents, teachers, friends, colleagues and witnesses can all help challenge bullying and create safer, kinder environments.</li><li><strong>Confidence and communication go hand in hand.</strong> Listening without interrupting, seeking to understand and showing genuine interest can transform relationships.</li><li><strong>Identity can change throughout life.</strong> Cultural differences, changing circumstances, career transitions and unexpected setbacks can all prompt us to rediscover who we are.</li><li><strong>Be kind to yourself.</strong> Speak to yourself as you would speak to your best friend. You deserve the same compassion you offer others.</li><li><strong>Find your people.</strong> Shame and isolation can keep us silent, but reaching out to someone who cares can be the beginning of change.</li><li><strong>Make room for joy.</strong> As Kalini reminds us, do what makes your heart beat faster. It doesn&#39;t have to be something extraordinary; the little things matter too.</li></ul><p><strong>RESOURCES MENTIONED</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk.</strong> </li><li><a href=\"https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the Anti-Bullying Alliance</a>.</li><li><strong>Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).</strong> Kalini discusses how childhood experiences can affect wellbeing throughout life. <a href=\"https://www.nadineburkeharris.com/aces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Explore ACEs resources from Dr Nadine Burke Harris</a>.</li><li><strong>Letters to My Teenage Self.</strong> The book in which Kalini contributed a chapter about her experience of bullying. A direct link to the specific edition wasn&#39;t identified.</li><li><strong>Cygnets — Cheshire Youth Group for New and Emerging Talent on Stage.</strong> Kalini&#39;s inclusive performing arts group, based in the Macclesfield area, uses theatre to help young people develop confidence, creativity and self-expression. <a href=\"https://cygnets.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Cygnets</a>.</li><li><strong>Stephen R. Covey — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.</strong> Connect with <strong>Kalini</strong></li></ul><p>Connect with <strong>Kalini</strong></p><p>IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/Kalini.kent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kalini.Kent</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalinikent/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Kalini Kent LLB, DipLP | LinkedIn</a></p><p>FB: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kalini.kent\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/kalini.kent</a></p><p>Connect with <strong>Helen</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://www.inspiredhealing.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">InspiredHealing.co.uk</a></p><p>IG: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/helens_inspired_healing/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">helens_inspired_healing</a></p><p>FB: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551922200224\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Inspired Healing</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-valentino-04a7714/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Helen on LinkedIn</a></p><p>WhatsApp: +447971798462 </p><p>NB: This episode was made possible due to Elena my dear friend who leant me her front room, with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor <strong><a href=\"https://www.iphm.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IPHM</a></strong> use this Referral Code: <strong>IPHM-GYZGF</strong> and the £10 will go to <a href=\"https://forwardtrust.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Forward Trust</a> a Charity helping those struggling with addictions</p><p>🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios</p><p> 🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne</p><p>For full transcription, contact: <a href=\"mailto:helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk</a> </p>","author_name":"Helen Valentino"}