Bella Fox and her mum, Lauren, join me for a powerful and thoughtful conversation about trauma, healing, parenting and finding your voice.

Together, they share two perspectives on the same journey.

Bella talks about navigating the impact of sexual assault at a young age, PTSD, therapy, friendships, faith, body autonomy and gradually finding a sense of ownership over her life again.

Lauren shares what it can be like to support your child through trauma — learning when to listen, how to create space for difficult conversations, recognising when something isn’t right and remembering that parents and carers may need support too.

We also explore why children don’t always have the language to understand or explain what has happened to them, why age-appropriate education matters, and the reality that healing is rarely a straight line.

Today, Bella is using her voice through Becoming Bella Fox to help other young people feel less alone.

This episode holds space for the difficult parts of their story, but also for hope, growth, connection and everything that can exist beyond trauma.

⚠️ CONTENT NOTE: This episode includes conversations about childhood sexual trauma, PTSD, suicidal thoughts and mental health. There are no graphic descriptions of the sexual trauma.

Please listen in the way that feels right for you. 🤍