Episode Title: Asma’s Escape: From Survival to Soul Sisters

Welcome back to Power To Her — Series 2. This is Episode 1, and it’s a powerful one.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Asma, a domestic abuse survivor. She shares her story of how she escaped an abusive marriage and found support through Refuge. Asma now helps women across the UK through her charity, Soul Sisters — supporting women to feel seen, safe, and strong again.

Trigger warning

This episode includes domestic abuse and attempted suicide. Please listen with care. If this feels too much right now, it’s okay to pause, skip, or come back another time.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• What life was like inside an abusive marriage
• The moment Asma knew she needed to leave
• How she found help and support through Refuge
• What healing looked like after leaving
• How Soul Sisters was born — and how she now supports women across the UK

Support (UK)

If this episode brings anything up for you, you don’t have to sit with it alone.

• Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): 0808 2000 247
• Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
• NHS urgent mental health help: guidance on where to get urgent support
• Scotland (24/7) Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234

A gentle reminder

You deserve support. You deserve safety. And you are not alone.

You can find Asma on Instagram: @domestic_abuse_coach and @soulsisters_empoweringpeople

If you would like to appear on the podcast as a guest you can apply here https://tally.so/r/LZPgkz