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What drives a person to leap from buildings and risk their life for a living? How does a survivor of childhood abuse become Hollywood’s most sought-after stuntwoman?
It turns out that the line between death-defying stunts and confronting deep-seated trauma is thinner than we might imagine—both require courage, resilience, and a willingness to face the unknown.
My guest today is Kimberly Shannon Murphy, Hollywood’s premier stuntwoman, author of the memoir “Glimmer,” and powerful advocate for trauma survivors. She has dedicated herself to mastering the art of stunts, unraveling the complex web of generational trauma, and finding a path to healing.
Kimberly’s story challenges conventional notions about survival, healing, and hope. Her journey shows that facing our deepest wounds can be as transformative as any physical feat, enabling us to reclaim our power and live authentically.
During her therapeutic process, she has discovered that not all paths to healing are created equal. In Kimberly’s journey, she found that while traditional therapy provided some benefits, she needed to explore additional methods to address her trauma fully. For her, this included venturing into alternative approaches like psychedelic therapy.
“Working on yourself is the best gift you can give yourself and everyone around you.”
– KIMBERLY SHANNON MURPHY
Today, we discuss Kimberly’s remarkable journey from abuse survivor to top stuntwoman and how this experience informs her approach to interrupting cycles of generational trauma. Through her story, Kimberly elucidates the intersections of physical and emotional pain, the challenges of parenting as a survivor, what it truly means to “do the work,” and much more.
Our conversation touches on a range of compelling topics, from her experiences doubling for A-list celebrities like Taylor Swift and Uma Thurman to the realities of family dysfunction and her experiences with psychedelic treatments. We also delve into the importance of authenticity and self-discovery in an industry often defined by fallacy.
This discussion invites us to reconsider our understanding of trauma and healing—to recognize the extraordinary resilience beneath the surface of those who have endured the unthinkable.
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
This conversation is a must-listen for survivors, their loved ones, and anyone seeking to understand the complex journey of healing and growth.
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- Connect with Kimberly: Website | Instagram | X | YouTube
- Book: Glimmer: A Story of Survival, Hope, and Healing
- IMDb: Kimberly Shannon Murphy
- YouTube: Hollywood’s Go-To Stuntwoman | Kimberly Shannon Murphy
- YouTube: Stuntwomen React 12: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, I Am Legend, Bright
- ABC: Celebrity stuntwoman Kimberly Shannon Murphy tells her story of survival in ‘Glimmer’
- USA Today: Hollywood stuntwoman Kimberly Shannon Murphy’s biggest triumph? Surviving childhood abuse
- People: In New Book, Hollywood Stuntwoman Recounts Healing After Childhood Sexual Abuse
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