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Shanda Renee | Turning attempted suicide into saving a life, transforming from Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma survivor to thriving mother, actress, and film producer.
Shanda Renee | Turning attempted suicide into saving a life, transforming from Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma survivor to thriving mother, actress, and film producer.
Shanda Renee | Turning attempted suicide into saving a life, transforming from Childhood Sexual Abuse and Trauma survivor to thriving mother, actress, and film producer.
Thursday 14th January 2021
Shanda Renee's journey from childhood trauma and addiction to becoming a thriving actress and film producer on 'Knockin' Doorz Down'.
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Get the buttons here!Shanda Renee: From Darkness to the Spotlight
And so it's literally rewiring your brain, retraining your brain to accept what is actually good for you.
What happens when life throws you into the darkest corners, and you find a way to shine? In this gripping episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down', host Jason LaChance sits down with Shanda Renee to uncover her extraordinary journey. Growing up in an alcoholic household with a mother obsessed with maintaining a facade of perfection, Shanda faced sexual abuse at a young age.
These traumatic experiences led her into a spiral of codependent relationships and financial struggles, ultimately becoming a single mother who turned to stripping to survive. Shanda's story takes a dramatic turn on the night she attempted suicide but ended up saving a man's life. This pivotal moment became the catalyst for her transformation. She realized she wanted to live and make a difference. Shanda delves into how she harnessed the power of self-love, affirmations, and forgiveness to rebuild her life.
She shares how these tools helped her heal from trauma and addiction, emphasizing the importance of forgiving oneself to let go of shame and move forward. But that's not all. Shanda's resilience and determination led her to a chance encounter with famed movie producer Garry Marshall, landing her a role in the film 'Raising Helen'. Now, she's pursuing her dreams as an actress and film producer, working on her first independent production, 'The Elsewhere'.
Her journey is a testament to the power of rewiring your brain for positivity and growth. This episode is a raw and inspiring tale of turning adversity into triumph. Shanda's story will resonate with anyone who's faced their own struggles and is looking for a way to break free from the cycle of trauma and addiction. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and found purpose, inspiring others to do the same.