What if your hardest moments aren't setbacks—but invitations to grow?

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, PowerWomen Podcast co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with activist, speaker, and storyteller Cara E Yar Khan to explore how heartbreak, identity, and discomfort shape our greatest breakthroughs.

From navigating personal loss to redefining strength, Cara shares profound insights on what she calls post-traumatic wisdom—and why sitting in the uncomfortable moments is often where transformation begins. Together, they unpack how faith, self-reflection, boundaries, and community support play essential roles in healing and rising stronger.

This episode is a reminder that you don't need to rush your healing—and that growth doesn't come from fixing, but from allowing. If you're moving through change, grief, or a season of uncertainty, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

✨ Listen in for wisdom, reassurance, and permission to grow at your own pace.

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What does it really take to leave an abusive relationship—and how can community save lives?

In this deeply moving episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, co-hosts Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew sit down with Camryn Ross and her mother, Andrea Sayre, to break the silence around domestic violence, shame, and survival. Together, they share a raw, multi-generational conversation about the emotional manipulation that keeps women trapped, the courage it takes to reclaim self-worth, and why leaving is a process—not a single moment.

This episode offers hope, clarity, and practical guidance for anyone impacted by domestic abuse—directly or indirectly. You'll hear why women often attempt to leave multiple times, how isolation erodes confidence, and why empathy and presence matter more than judgment. Most importantly, this conversation highlights real resources, real support systems, and real pathways to safety and healing.

If you or

someone you love needs support, this episode reminds you of one essential truth: you matter because you breathe—and help is closer than you think.

If you or a loved one needs help, here are some local and national resources:

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

https://ncadv.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline/Website:

800-799-7233

https://www.thehotline.org/

For Shelters Near You:

https://www.domesticshelters.org/

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence:

https://domesticpeace.com/

Women and Children First

800-332-4443

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In this heartfelt and hilarious start to 2026, Claire Brown and Gayatri Agnew unpack the idea of "New Year, Same Me." From redefining growth and choosing a word for the year, to embracing joy in cotton candy, sequins, travel, and self-acceptance, this episode explores what it really means to love your life as it is—while still allowing space to grow. With honest reflections on legacy, relationships, singlehood, parenting, and presence, this conversation is an invitation to release the pressure of reinvention and step fully into intentional living.

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WEBSITE: https://thepowerwomen.org/

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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PowerWomenPodcast

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