May 28, 2025
From Victim 2 Victor: Embracing the "Right Now" of Healing with Anu Verma

Welcome back to the blog, where we dive into the inspiring conversations happening on the "When Not Yet Becomes Right Now" podcast hosted by Jen Ginty. This podcast is dedicated to exploring those pivotal moments of transformation in our life journeys. It's a space where "not yet shifts into right now and everything changes," and growth and healing begin.
In a powerful episode, Jen spoke with Anu Verma, a survivor who transformed her painful experiences of childhood sexual abuse and domestic trauma into a journey of healing and empowerment. Anu's story is a testament to the podcast's core theme: recognizing the "right now" moment when change is needed.
Anu shared her personal battle with overcoming PTSD, depression, and self-blame. Trauma can deeply impact self-worth and relationships, making it challenging to move forward. Anu's journey highlights how these difficult experiences can lead to profound inner struggles.
Through her own healing process, Anu became a beacon of hope for others by creating "Victim 2 Victor," a platform to support fellow survivors. Her mission is centered on guiding others towards their own empowerment.
The conversation between Jen and Anu delves into the complexities of trauma and the various paths to healing. They explored several key takeaways that resonate with anyone on a healing journey:
•The hardest part of healing is recognizing the moment to change. Just as Jen experienced with her own healing journey, fear can often stop you in your path. Sometimes, a new trauma or difficult situation can become the "right now" moment that forces you to face past issues.
•Trauma can deeply impact self-worth and relationships. Previous episodes have also touched upon how trauma can erase one's sense of identity and how navigating relationships can be challenging.
•Podcasting can be a powerful tool for healing. For both Jen and Anu, sharing their stories and connecting with others through this medium has been a significant part of their journey.
•Reiki can unblock trauma stored in the body. Exploring different healing modalities, including holistic approaches, has been a theme in other episodes as well, highlighting how various methods can enhance healing processes.
•Community support is crucial for trauma survivors. Jen created the podcast specifically so that others don't feel alone in their struggles, and the importance of finding your people and having a support system is often emphasized.
•Complex PTSD arises from repeated traumatic experiences. Jen lives with Complex PTSD from childhood abuse, and understanding the nuances of different types of trauma is vital for healing.
•Healing is an ongoing journey, not a destination. The show itself emphasizes that these journeys are never linear, with ups and downs. It's a process of continuous growth and transformation.
The episode's highlights included discussions on the impact of childhood trauma [03:14], the journey from Victim to Victor [06:03], understanding trauma and its effects [09:27], exploring PTSD vs. Complex PTSD [15:09], energy healing and Reiki [18:06], the power of community [19:40], advice for starting the healing journey [22:46], and Anu's "Victim 2 Victor" mission [25:40].
Anu's emphasis on taking the first step towards healing and finding support deeply aligns with the podcast's message of embracing the "right now." It can be scary to start, as Jen shared about her own hesitations driven by fear of not being able to function or care for her children. But finding support, whether through therapy, hospitals like McLean, or connecting with others, makes the journey more secure.
Anu's story featured on "When Not Yet Becomes Right Now" provides powerful encouragement and highlights the profound resilience possible after trauma. By sharing these experiences, Jen and her guests continue to help listeners feel seen and understood and feel inspired to continue their own healing and growth.
Resources Mentioned:
Anu’s Website https://victim2victor.net
Anu’s Podcast https://spoti.fi/36D6ZYE
Connect with Anu:
This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how difficult the past, transformation and empowerment are possible when we choose to embrace the "right now."
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