In this raw and real solo episode, Deidre shares a deeply personal story of being bullied as an adult and how it unexpectedly cracked open old wounds from childhood. She vulnerably walks us through the experience, the pain it stirred up, and—most importantly—the powerful moment she chose to use her voice, set boundaries, and stand in her worth. This is a story about self-respect, the cost of silence, and the sacred responsibility we all share in creating safer spaces for others. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, disrespected, or unsure how to respond—this episode will land deep in your heart.
[00:00] Opening from the Heart: Why Deidre almost didn’t record this episode and the importance of sharing our stories—even when it’s raw.
[03:00] Childhood Sensitivity to Intuition: How early trauma shaped her gift of deep empathy and the flip side of that superpower.
[07:30] The Move & The Invitation: Starting over in a small town, seeking new friendships, and showing up vulnerably.
[11:00] The Gathering: A painful encounter with a woman who used judgment and bullying to assert power.
[15:50] Standing in Truth: How Deidre chose not to internalize the experience, and instead confronted it directly—with grace and strength.
[20:45] A New Kind of Spiritual Love: Redefining love and boundaries—not letting kindness be mistaken for weakness.
[25:00] The Spiritual Lesson: Bullies don’t just need compassion—they need mirrors. And sometimes love means saying “absolutely not.”
[30:00] Closing Reflections: A powerful call to all leaders to create spaces of safety and speak up—for ourselves and others.