200: Kimberly Shannon Murphy: Hollywood Stuntwoman On Surviving Familial Sexual Abuse

As an award-winning stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy was intimate with pain. For years, she propelled her body through dangerous spaces—medicating the trauma of her childhood sexual abuse with the adrenaline rush that came from pushing herself to the absolute limit. But as Kimberly learned, no matter how much you suppress your past, it always catches up with you.

In May, Kimberly released Glimmer, which details her remarkable journey to the top of her field as a Hollywood stuntwoman for many A-list celebrities, including Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, and Sandra Bullock, while carrying the pain of her childhood of sexual abuse in a family that refused to acknowledge its reality. In her memoir, Kimberly reflects on her past and present, chronicling her path to recovery and calculating the long shadow of trauma.

Glimmer is the story of one woman’s quest to reclaim her life and to shine a spotlight on the dark topic of intergenerational familial abuse. As Kimberly reveals, being strong isn’t about getting your black belt, leaping out of four-story buildings, or putting 200-pound stuntmen in chokeholds—it’s about waking up every single morning and choosing to love yourself, no matter your history.

Tune in to learn about:

The Double Life of a Stuntwoman: Kimberly shares her unique perspective on the world of Hollywood stunts, from working with A-list celebrities to the adrenaline-fueled highs. Discover how she used her career as both a refuge and a coping mechanism.

Confronting Childhood Trauma: Delve into Kimberly's courageous journey of acknowledging and addressing her painful past. Learn about the challenges she faced in reconciling her professional success with the shadows of her childhood.

Shining a Spotlight on Intergenerational Abuse: "Glimmer" isn't just a memoir; it's a call to action. Explore how Kimberly uses her story to raise awareness about the dark topic of intergenerational familial abuse and the importance of breaking the cycle.

The True Strength in Self-Love: Kimberly's story is a testament to the power of self-compassion. Discover how she redefined strength, showing that it's not about daring stunts or physical prowess but the daily choice to love oneself, regardless of one's history.

Join us for an inspiring and candid conversation with Kimberly Shannon Murphy, as she shares her journey from Hollywood's heights to healing's depths, offering profound insights into resilience, self-discovery, and the transformative power of self-love.

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