Lafaya Way Podcast Interview - Amazing Conversation - Deep - Meaningful - Purposeful and Inspiring
When the Silence Breaks: Turning Trauma into Purpose with Lisa Zarcone
She was just a little girl when the world around her started to unravel. Abuse. Neglect. A mother lost in mental illness. For years, Lisa Zarcone carried the weight of unspoken truths - until she decided to speak.
In this incredible conversation, Lisa opens up about the darkest parts of her childhood and how she not only survived them, but turned them into fuel for advocacy, healing, and hope.
From writing her memoir The Unspoken Truth to becoming a national voice for survivors of child abuse, Lisa shows us what it really means to play a losing hand - and still come out winning.
Whether you’ve walked through your own trauma or are holding space for someone who has, this episode will leave you inspired, empowered, and reminded that your voice matters.
Key Takeaways:
Why giving voice to pain can be the beginning of healing - not just for you, but for other
The power of understanding the “why” behind generational abuse and mental illnes
How to transform victimhood into advocacy
Lisa’s journey from surviving to thriving - and using her platform to protect children and break cycles
The importance of compassion, even for those who caused harm
💬 Favorite quote:
"When you walk the path of the very people who traumatized you, it gives you a different view of the whole situation." — Lisa Zarcone
Find out more and connect with Lisa Zarcone:
Lisa is the Massachusetts National Ambassador for NAASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse), a keynote speaker, author, mental health advocate, and survivor who uses her voice to uplift the voiceless. She’s also the author of two books:
The Unspoken Truth: A Memoir
The Book of Joann (a powerful look at mental illness and generational trauma)
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