Today we are joined by Erika Dittmer, an actress, singer, lecturer, and author of the book 'Butterfly'. Erika has devoted her life to spreading the message that enduring a toxic family environment can be profoundly traumatic, yet it is possible to break free from its grasp. She approaches her traumatic memories from a place of love and forgiveness. Please note, certain segments may contain content that could be unsettling for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Welcome to the Embarrassing Diary
- 01:05 Meet the Author
- 03:20 Passage from the Book ‘Butterfly’
- 05:30 How the book came to life
- 07:46 A brief background of the family’s generational trauma
- 10:25 The book through the lens of an abusive relationship
- 11:18 Life as a Cirque lead singer and the perks of having the ‘perfect body’
- 12:49 How the book changed through time
- 13:32 Understanding autoimmune challenges and other psychological make ups
- 16:11 Finishing the writing of the book
- 19:34 Erika's family shares their critique regarding the book.
- 26:40 How the audience perceived the book
- 29:30 How the healing process started and Erika’s first encounter with ‘Fireworks’
- 35:39 The new portal that transformed Erika’s life
- 36:57 Erika’s upcoming book and projects
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