On 8 March, we face a difficult truth — violence in all its forms still stands between too many women and their right to live healthy, empowered lives. Intimate partner violence, coercive control, and economic abuse don’t just leave scars — they steal confidence, autonomy, and opportunity. In this episode, we open the conversation on how silence, fear, and systemic barriers continue to harm women’s well-being, and how courage, community, and awareness can begin to heal what violence has broken. Elizabeth is joined by Marissa Kokkoros, Founder & Executive Director, Aura Freedom International. Today’s topic, how violence hinders women from achieving health, wellness & empowerment.