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Women of Impact

Feeling Trapped? Find Your Voice, Stand Up & Never Be Pushed Around Again | Kimberly Shannon Murphy PT 1

Women of Impact

Impact Theory

Relationships, Education, Society & Culture

4.8 • 700 Ratings

🗓️ 5 July 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster as we delve into the chilling experiences of Hollywood stuntwoman, Kimberly Murphy. I want to warn you up front, this episode is emotionally heavy and may be triggering for some of you. Join me as we sit down Kimberly Murphy, whose story of resilience and healing will leave you in awe. She has jumped out of a building, hung from a helicopter, and tackled Brad Pitt! Her career and affinity for putting herself in painfully dangerous situations comes sadly from an abused 2 year girl crying out for help. In part one of this two-part episode, we unpack her harrowing journey from childhood abuse through physical violence and emotional manipulation. Kimberly's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of transformation. Despite the scars of her past, she has turned her life around in such an epic way, battled unhealthy relationships, and emerged as the badass woman she’s become. My hope is for the woman that really needs to hear what is possible to find what she needs and take away the valuable lessons about self-worth, growth, and the power of resilience. By tuning in, you'll gain insights into the effects of trauma and the healing process, empowering you to face your own challenges head-on. Check out Kim’s book, Glimmer: A Story of Survival, Hope, Healing: https://www.amazon.com/Glimmer-Story-Survival-Hope-Healing/dp/0063228262  So, are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Hit that play button, and let's dive in! And if you haven't already, be sure to subscribe and leave a review for more empowering content and knowledge to help you level up your life! Follow Kim Murphy: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StuntwomanKimberlyShannon  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kimberlyshannonmurphy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyshannonmurphystunts/  Unlock your true potential and elevate your listening experience with our Women of Impact subscription service at https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ SPONSORS: If you purchase an item using these affiliate links, Impact Theory may receive a commission. Try Audible FREE for 30 days! Just visit https://adbl.co/3TLkgrD or text woi to 500-500. Go to https://bit.ly/ZocDocLisa and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Post your job for free at https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI. That’s https://bit.ly/LinkedinWOI to post your job for free. Terms and conditions apply. Give therapy a try, with BetterHelp! Visit https://bit.ly/BetterhelpWomen today to get 10% off your first month.  ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** Calling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!  *New episodes delivered ad-free *Exclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!  *Subscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly. *Looking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.  *Want to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.  *Curious about your health? We’ve got you covered in Health Hub.  *And of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist  Don't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary! *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:51.4

Warning guys, this episode is very heavy, so I strongly advise you keep the kids out of the room for this one.

0:57.9

Also, please be warned that the heartbreaking stories and experiences shared may be triggering, so please be advised.

1:05.7

Kimberly Shannon Murphy is award-winning stuntwoman who has jumped out of buildings, guys, hung from helicopters,

1:11.6

and tackled Brad Pitt even. Her career in affinity for putting herself in painful, dangerous

1:16.4

situations sadly actually came from the pain of her being abused, starting at the age of two,

1:23.5

where she was just a young girl crying out for help. In the first part of this two-part emotional conversation with Kim,

1:30.2

we talk about her struggles with unhealthy relationships and family dysfunctions.

1:35.6

We also talk about how a horrific, horrific guys, one in three women,

1:41.9

experience abuse and get trapped in cycles of endless abuse.

1:46.2

And she shares how the hell she was able to get out of this freaking toxic abuse

1:52.2

that actually was completely generational trauma that stemmed from such a young age.

1:59.4

And guys, before we dive into this episode, if you want to freaking be a badass and go even

2:04.3

deeper and impact your life even more, then guys, go check out Women of Impact subscription

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