Waking Up: My Journey out of Trafficking

Waking Up: My Journey Out of Trafficking is a raw, empowering podcast sharing the untold reality of what it means to wake up and find your way out of human trafficking—without substances, without a safety net, and without losing your soul. Hosted by Shellette Bell, a survivor and founder of The Wave Center, this series explores the deeply personal journey of reclaiming your mind, voice, and purpose. Each episode offers hard-earned wisdom, small steps toward healing, and powerful truths from someone who’s been there—and rose anyway. 🎧 From signs you may be trapped to tools for staying mentally strong, Waking Up is a safe space for survivors, advocates, and anyone seeking clarity through chaos. “Healing is possible. You’re not alone. Keep rising.” Visit thehealingwavecenter.org to support the mission or donate to empower more survivors on their path to freedom.

Waking Up: My Journey out of Trafficking is a arts podcast hosted by Shellette Bell, with 0 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Shellette Bell hosts Waking Up: My Journey out of Trafficking, a arts show with 0 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Waking Up: The Goodbye that Became My Becoming

  Apr 23, 20255 minS1

  <p>Waking Up: My Journey Out of Trafficking<br/><br/>You’ve walked with Shellette.<br/>Now, meet Skye Phoenix.<br/><br/>This isn’t the end of my story. It’s the end of silence.<br/>It’s the beginning of everything I was always meant to become.<br/><br/><br/>---<br/><br/>> If you’ve made it this far—thank you. Thank you for listening, for bearing witness, and for holding space for my truth.<br/>This was never just a podcast. It was survival in sound form.<br/>It was my way of saying, ‘I’m still here.’<br...

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  Episode 6: Waking Up My Journey out of Trafficking Rebuilding from Nothing

  Apr 7, 20255 minS0

  <p>What do you do when everything is gone—your job, your home, your savings, your support system?</p><p>In this episode of Waking Up: My Journey Out of Trafficking, I open up about what it really takes to rebuild from the ground up. After losing my belongings, career access, and financial stability, I had to make a choice: give up or build something new.</p><p>I share how I found small ways to survive, from walking in nature to reading in libraries, to leaning on the trade skills I once set aside. I talk about finding housing cr...

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  Episode 5: Waking Up: My Journey out of Trafficking Choosing to Stay Clean

  Apr 7, 20257 minS0

  <p><b>Episode 5: Choosing to Stay Clean – Finding Strength Without Numbing the Pain</b></p><p>Waking Up: My Journey Out of Trafficking</p>🔔 <b>Disclaimer:</b><br/> This episode discusses drug use, addiction, trauma, and emotional abuse. Please listen with care. If you’re currently struggling, know that you’re not alone—and there are resources and support available.<br/><br/>If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs support, here are some free and confidential resources available 24/7:<b>📞 National Substance Abuse Helpline:</b> 1-800-662-HELP (4357)<br/> – SAMHSA’s national helpline for treatment referrals and information<b>📞 Na...

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  Episode 4: Waking Up My Journey out of Trafficking Surviving without Support

  Apr 7, 20255 minS0

  <p>🎧 <b>Buzzsprout Episode Description – Episode 4: Escaping Without a Support System</b></p><p><b>Title:</b> Escaping Without a Support System<br/> <b>Description:</b></p><p>What happens when the people you thought would be there for you... aren't?</p><p>In this episode of Waking Up: My Journey Out of Trafficking, I open up about what it’s like to escape and survive without a support system. Friends turned away. Family minimized my pain. And yet, I found my strength—through resilience, spirituality, and an unwavering determination to keep going.</p><p>I share how I rebuilt my founda...

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  Episode 3: Waking up My Journey out of Trafficking The Breaking Point & Decision to Leave

  Apr 7, 20255 minS0

  <p><b>Episode 3: The Breaking Point & Decision to Leave</b><br/> After years of trying to live peacefully, build a career, and raise a family, I reached my breaking point. This episode of Waking Up dives into the moment I realized I was being targeted—and that I had to leave everything I knew behind.</p><p>What started as workplace retaliation turned into stalking, cyberattacks, and coordinated isolation. My creativity, identity, and intellectual property were being stolen. I was pushed out of opportunities I worked hard to earn and forced into survival mode.</p><p>This isn’t just abou...

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