Mind Over Habit
Breaking the Silence: Sheryl Hauk on Trauma, Resilience, and Finding Your Voice
July 15, 2026
Episode Description
Why do so many survivors wait years—even decades—before sharing their stories?
What does healing really look like after childhood trauma, and how can creativity, compassion, and community help people reclaim their voice?
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of the Mind Over Habit Podcast, host Moses sits down with Sheryl Hauk—author, retired music educator, survivor advocate, and author of Piece by Piece: A Memoir of Survival, Resilience, and the Power of Creativity.
Sheryl shares her journey from silence to advocacy, revealing why many survivors struggle to speak about their experiences and what finally helped her tell her story after years of carrying it alone. Together, they explore the realities of trauma recovery, the importance of being believed, the role of music and storytelling in healing, and how survivors can find strength without being defined by their past.
This conversation is filled with honesty, hope, wisdom, and practical insights for survivors, loved ones, educators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of resilience and healing.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why many survivors stay silent for decades
What healing actually looks like beyond the stereotypes
How creativity and storytelling can support recovery
Common mistakes people make when responding to survivors
The importance of creating safe spaces for difficult conversations
How compassion and validation can change lives
Why resilience is built one step at a time
Whether you're navigating your own healing journey or seeking to better support someone you care about, this episode offers encouragement, understanding, and hope.
Listen now and discover how breaking silence can become the first step toward healing, connection, and transformation.
