Τα καλύτερα Sexual Assault podcast (2025)

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138. Victor Lyons: An Approach to Trauma Recovery and a Path to Healing 37:50

1d ago37:50

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This episode is a deep dive into the transformative journeys of individuals making significant strides in trauma recovery and advocacy. I am finally having the opportunity to shine a spotlight on Victor Lyons, a dedicated trauma incident reduction coach whose work has reshaped the landscape of trauma recovery. Victor Lyons was introduced to me thro…

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137. Leslie McFadden; Part 2: A Gut Punch 49:25

10d ago49:25

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This is the concluding episode of Leslie McFadden’s appearance on Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. Leslie’s experience is a powerful example of the systemic issues that many survivors face. In October 2015, she was drugged and raped in Brooklyn. The last thing she remembers was drinks on Stone Street; she would wake up in a hospital many hours late…

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136. Leslie McFadden; Part 1: A Gut Punch 1:03:05

17d ago1:03:05

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Never one to pull any punches, this SASS episode is no exception. This is a full throttle, deep dive, all-in listen. A Gut Punch. Leslie McFadden’s experience is a powerful example of the systemic issues that many survivors face. In October 2015, she was drugged and raped in Brooklyn. The last thing she remembers was drinks on Stone Street; she wou…

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135. Lauren King and Shannon Porter: What They Don’t Say Podcast Meets Sexual Assault Survivor Stories for a Power Episode 1:03:17

23d ago1:03:17

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In this powerful crossover episode, I had the fantastic fortune to join forces with the hosts of the What They Don't Say: Sexual Assault and Everything in Between podcast for a special pod-share episode. It was an incredible opportunity for all of us to come together and share our unique perspectives on the journey of healing and justice after sexu…

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134. Karla Hernandez and Gerald Erickson: Brutality, Betrayal, and the Birth of a Movement 41:16

1M ago41:16

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As a podcast host, it’s not uncommon to receive a steady stream of inquiries from publicists and agents eager to get their clients featured on as many platforms as possible. While some pitches align beautifully with the heart and purpose of the show, others—though well-intentioned—may not be the right fit. That’s why it’s so important to dig deeper…

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133. Matt Stegner: A Journey in Trauma-Informed Investigations and Training Others 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

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Today’s episode was truly an enjoyable show to record: my guest is Matt Stegner, a former police officer having served with both the Atlanta (GA) Police Department and the New York State Police. We currently share the same profession…Matt is a trainer/consultant in specializing in trauma-informed investigations of sexual assault and rape cases. I h…

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132. Rachel Izzo; Part 3: The Intersection of Rape-Trauma and Law Enforcement: Rachel’s Compelling Story 1:13:21

1M ago1:13:21

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This is the final episode of Rachel Izzo's encounter with the New York Police Department (NYPD) and a harrowing tale of systemic failure and the enduring impact of trauma on survivors of sexual assault. Her story is not just a narrative of personal suffering but a stark indictment of institutional shortcomings in handling cases of sexual violence. …

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131. Rachel Izzo; Part 2: The Intersection of Rape-Trauma and Law Enforcement: Rachel’s Compelling Story 48:04

2M ago48:04

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If you’ve tuned into this podcast before, you already know that this show serves a dual purpose: first, providing a safe space for victims and survivors of rape or sexual assault to share their experiences and facilitate healing. And second, it works to educate professionals from all walks of life on trauma-informed care—because understanding this …

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130. Rachel Izzo; Part 1: The Intersection of Rape-Trauma and Law Enforcement: Rachel’s Compelling Story 46:28

2M ago46:28

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Welcome back to Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, the SASS Podcast. In this powerful and impactful episode, we begin a multi-episode series featuring Rachel Izzo, a brave survivor who shares her gripping story of multiple sexual assaults and rapes. Rachel's journey is not only important for its emotional depth but also for the unique perspective she…

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129. Katie Koestner: Dear Katie: Survivor Stories Podcast Host Shares an Episode with SASS! 54:06

2M ago54:06

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I have listened, on and off, to the Dear Katie: Survivor Stories podcast for several years and had it in the back of my head that doing a podshare episode with her might be something that both our audiences might find informative and enlightening. So, with nothing to lose, I sent off an email asking if this was something she might be interested in.…

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128. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields; Part 4; Conclusion: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin’s Rape 29:14

2M ago29:14

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Welcome to Part 4, the powerful conclusion of this compelling four-part series featuring Kaitlin Hurley-Fields and her devoted father, Derrick Hurley. In this deeply moving final episode, Kaitlin and Derrick share powerful reflections on their emotional journey through trauma, justice, healing, and advocacy following Kaitlin’s devastating rape by a…

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127. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields; Part 3: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin’s Rape 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

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This is the opening paragraph from Derrick Hurley’s website about his book, Antiguan Justice: A Father’s Fight. This passage is both powerful and important, and it deserves special attention because it highlights not only a family’s painful struggle to survive the trauma of Kaitlin’s horrific rape but also the incredible lengths a devoted father wi…

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126. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields; Part 2: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin’s Rape 26:55

3M ago26:55

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I want to share with you, again, the opening paragraph from Derrick Hurley’s website about the book he wrote: Antiguan Justice: A Father’s Fight… it’s important and powerful enough that it bears making sure you read it to emphasize the importance of not only the family’s stirring struggle to survive Kailin’s horrific rape, but also the extent that …

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Healing is a Revolutionary Act - Addressing the Rise of Fascism 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

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In this episode of Finding OK, Hecate returns after a year-long hiatus to provide an update on the podcast and share personal insights on intersectionality, kyriarchy, and the importance of understanding systemic oppression as part of healing from sexual assault and abuse. Hecate discusses the interconnectedness of personal trauma and broader socia…

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125. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin’s Rape 56:04

3M ago56:04

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Let me share with you the opening paragraph from Derrick Hurley’s website about the book he wrote: Antiguan Justice: A Father’s Fight… Derrick Hurley, a devoted father, found himself in a heart-wrenching battle when his daughter, Kaitlin Hurley, fell victim to a harrowing crime in 2015. Kaitlin, a nursing student living in Antigua, endured a trauma…

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124. BB Gabriel: No Ordinary Love; Healing Through Writing 1:01:04

3M ago1:01:04

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When I found BB Gabriel on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stories/no.ordinary.love_bb.gabriel/), and read about her book, No Ordinary Love, I wasted no time in reaching out to her to ask her to be a guest on this show. BB readily agreed, but due to some medical issues that came up for her, we had to wait awhile to get her episode recorded. It…

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123. Victoria Ellen: The Path from Abuse to Empowerment 45:23

4M ago45:23

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The path from abuse to empowerment…this title doesn’t quite do justice to this story; but it’s a good start. Victoria Ellen IS a survivor! But even more that, she is a powerhouse. She married a man who wasn’t at all what he seemed. What started out as a loving, encouraging and pretty wonderful marriage turned into what was, in reality, a textbook e…

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122. Rosa: Dear John Stamos: A Letter for You (And Everyone Else) 36:31

4M ago36:31

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If you know John Stamos (yes, the multi-time Emmy nominated actor, co-star of TV’s “Full House,” and author of “If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir"), or if you know someone who does, please let him know there’s a letter waiting for him here, written by my guest on this week’s episode, Rosa: *********************************************************…

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121. Arci Grey: Announcing the Opening of Survivor School! 19:35

4M ago19:35

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It’s quite an honor to have Arci Grey come back as my guest this week as she introduces Survivor School, an online trauma-informed personal development platform designed for trauma survivors! Our discussion covers the journey of establishing the school, the diverse range of experts involved, and the various modalities offered to support healing. Ar…

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120. Dave Markel: Even More Understanding of Trauma’s Impact and the Power of Being Trauma Informed 9:04

4M ago9:04

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In this episode, I’m diving deeper than I have in the past into what it really means to be trauma informed. No guest this week—it’s just you and me as we unpack the complexities of trauma and how it impacts survivors of rape and sexual assault on physical, emotional, and neurological levels. We’ll revisit some core ideas from Episode 115 and take t…

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119. Carrie Eberts (formerly Grant): Carrie Catches Us Up on Her Healing, and Shares Even More of Her Story! 28:43

5M ago28:43

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Carrie is a return guest. The last time she was on this show was in April, 2023, Episode 29. She told us her harrowing story of being adopted into a situation of childhood sexual assault (CSA) at the hands of her adoptive father. The impact was devastating. Yet, Carrie survived and became a strong, resilient woman whose goal became doing all she co…

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118. Janna MacLean, Part 2: Understanding Implicit and Explicit Memories—Powerful Realities! 43:36

5M ago43:36

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This week's episode is an exciting example of a topic I’ve discussed numerous times on this show: implicit and explicit memory—what these are, and how they work together to provide a powerful impact in finding out more about a survivors rape and sexual assault experiences…IF the person doing the interview is trauma informed and knows how to ask the…

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117. Janna MacLean; The Mask of Kindness: Unmasking a Sexual Predator 1:06:03

5M ago1:06:03

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This week's episode delves into the harrowing story of Janna, who at the beginning of this story was a young high schooler who fell prey to a manipulative groomer. This individual, initially presenting himself as a kind, attentive, and compassionate confidante, captivated Janna with his charm. Unfortunately, these qualities often mask a predatory n…

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116. Jeanna Coursey: A Quick Turn-around to Examine the Impact of Trauma 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Jeanna is one of my most loyal listeners of this podcast…when she originally found Sexual Assault Survivor Stories she was so enthralled by the content that she binge-listened to every single episode. That’s impressive listening. Then, she wrote me a nice, long, kind, email telling me about some of her favorite episodes. And she told me she wanted …

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115. Dave Markel; Trauma Talk – Expounding on the Basics 14:00

5M ago14:00

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The week leading up to this episode has been rather strange for me, because it included two potential guest appearances that didn’t come together as planned. But that’s okay, because it provided the opportunity for me to do something I had been wanting to do for months: a monologue follow-up on Episode 21 from over a year ago. Something else you sh…

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114. Bonus Episode featuring Jan Broberg!-AJ; The Impact of Community Support, Providing Strength in the Healing Process 1:06:34

6M ago1:06:34

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In this deeply moving episode, I am joined by a friend of the podcast and host of The Jan Broberg Show, none other than Jan herself, to help interview AJ, a brave survivor who shares her extraordinary journey of overcoming extensive abuse and discovering her own strength. Together, the three of us explore the vital role of community support in the …

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113. Melissa Fairchild; Gratitude and Celebration are the Focus of Her Healing: An Apropos Episode for This Week! 27:14

6M ago27:14

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It’s not at all common for me to do follow-up episodes so close together in the sequence of episodes, but this opportunity is so meaningful and appropriate this week that I just had to share it with you now, instead of sometime down the line. So, Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Melissa Fairchild is back (take a listen to her first episode on the show…

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112. Lee Cooper; From Trauma to Triumph: Building Victorious Voices 47:27

6M ago47:27

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After a way too long wait for a follow-up interview with Lee Cooper, this week we finally get it done! Lee suggested a follow-up during a conversation we were having a few weeks ago…here it is! I’m thrilled to bring you this episode! In this conversation, Lee provides an update on his ongoing legal battle against his perpetrator, discussing the cha…

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111. Jeanna Coursey; The Long Road to Freedom: Escaping Abuse and Finding Hope 1:08:56

6M ago1:08:56

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The abuses started early for Jeanna…she was just a young middle-school aged girl growing up in a blended family after her mother and father divorced, and her mother re-married a woman with sons who were older than Jeanna. She missed her father and tells how missing him led to her longing for acceptance from men. One of her older stepbrothers took a…

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110. John Carey: Part 3; Making Lemonade 37:01

7M ago37:01

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Before getting into the specific notes of this week’s episode, I want to announce that this episode, on this date, marks the 2-year anniversary of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, the SASS podcast! To all of you guests that are permanent members of the SASS family, and to all of you in the audience who listen occasionally or to every single episode…

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109. John Carey-Part 2: Beyond Dysfunctional…This is Unbelievable, But True! 51:33

7M ago51:33

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It is a pleasure and an honor to re-introduce to you my guest this week for Part 2 of this multi-episode experience: Daniel John Carey. John is a renowned author, screenwriter, actor, voice actor, director, and filmmaker. John has published several books, two of which I can attest to you as being exceptional and life enhancing: Dream Your World and…

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108. John Carey: Part 1; An Introduction into a World of Turmoil and Pain 45:22

7M ago45:22

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It is a pleasure and an honor to introduce to you my guest for the next several episodes of this multi-episode experience: Daniel John Carey. John is a renowned author, screenwriter, actor, voice actor, director, and filmmaker. John has published two books (which I read portions of almost daily as part of my personal life-enhancing journey) All of …

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107. Kevin Taylor: His Childhood Sexual Assault and Trauma Disclosure…Here and Now 1:04:36

7M ago1:04:36

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This show has become a beacon, an inspiration, and a platform for many victims and survivors to have a safe place to tell their rape and sexual assault experience. This episode, featuring Kevin Taylor, a clinical therapist, is a prime example of what it means to gain strength, support, and growth from disclosing one’s own story of rape or sexual as…

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106. Shannon Hough: Putting a Spotlight on Military Sexual Trauma to Provide Support for Victims and Survivors 37:29

8M ago37:29

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I’m proud to bring you this week’s episode of SASS. Proud because I have the honor of introducing you to Shannon Hough, the CEO and co-founder of Shield of Sisters, and host of the companion podcast, Invisible No More: Lady Vetrans' Stories of Military Sexual Trauma. Shield of Sisters is a non-profit organization dedicated to “helping sister servic…

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105. Ashley Fajardo: Sharing Her Walk Through the Daily Struggle of Trauma and Healing 42:00

8M ago42:00

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Ashley and I made our acquaintance when she reached out to me 7 months ago; she was making an inquiry about a criminal case that she was involved with regarding the rape report she had made with her local law enforcement agency. She was discouraged with not only how difficult it was to make the report to an investigator who was skeptical about her …

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104. Arci Grey: A History of Suffering Doesn’t Mean a Future of Misery; There’s Power in Healing 29:09

8M ago29:09

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Before anything else, I’m going to encourage anyone who is reading these episode notes to go back to these SASS episodes and listen to the venerable Arci Grey: https://traffic.libsyn.com/sexassaultsurvivorstories/Episode_16.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/sexassaultsurvivorstories/Episode_17.mp3 https://traffic.libsyn.com/sexassaultsurvivorstories/E…

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103. Mac McDonald: A Second Visit, With a Close-up View of the Work That Goes into Healing 46:57

8M ago46:57

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For those of you who have been following this show since the beginning almost 2 years ago, or who have had the opportunity to go back to listen to some of the early episodes, you’ll recognize this weeks’ guest: Mac McDonald. Mac was one of the four people who were on a panel of rape survivors who had been assaulted on their respective college campu…

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102. Aaron Stone: Retired Sergeant Major Continues His Mission of Healing and De-Stigmatizing Male Rape Victimization 34:55

8M ago34:55

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I’ll start these notes off by providing you some important information about my guest this week, Sergeant Major Aaron Stone, US Army, Retired. This information is taken directly from Aaron’s website, https://18winters.com/#about 18 Winters – Shattering the silence I am a retired Combat Medic in the United States Army, and I have completed multiple …

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101. Lynn Stroud: Bravely Turning Her Rape Stories into Healing Help 1:01:22

9M ago1:01:22

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In the deeply insightful podcast episode featuring Lynn Stroud, listeners are immersed in a profound exploration of what it truly means to be trauma informed. Stroud, a renowned advocate and expert in trauma recovery, eloquently guides us through the multifaceted layers of this crucial concept. At its core, being trauma-informed is not merely a set…

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100. Caroline Markel: Facing the Realities of Healing and Taking Responsibility for Our Part in the Trauma Response 29:49

9M ago29:49

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It’s quite the honor to be hosting a podcast that has reached the 100th episode landmark, especially because hitting this commemorative occasion is a testament to the loyalty of you, my listeners, and because of the privileged circumstance of having made it this far. It’s a lot of work, but for me because of the amazing guests I’ve had the pleasure…

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Moving Beyond Individual Care to Community Healing - Part 2 39:07

9M ago39:07

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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. In this podcast, Christina alongside co-host Miranda Encina, will continue to dive into a discussion filled with honesty, heart, and hope. They …

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99. Nicole Florisi: Reports of Shelter Abuses Exposed and Discussed 45:48

9M ago45:48

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Here’s some information about Nicole, in case some of you are new to Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. Nicole is a frequent guest on this show, and I want you to know some information about her. This information is published by Force Science, Nicole’s employer, on their website: https://www.forcescience.com/instructor/nicole-florisi/ “Nicole Florisi…

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98. Tracy Rector: Shattering the Glass House of Abuse 53:58

9M ago53:58

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Tracy endured and survived 23 years of domestic and spiritual abuse in a marriage to a prominent minister. For years she lost her voice and agency, living in silence as her spirit was bruised behind closed doors. In the early 80s, when emergency shelters were scarce and conversations about unhappy marriages were taboo, she struggled to even recogni…

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Moving Beyond Individual Care to Community Healing - Part 1 44:29

10M ago44:29

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Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast. In this podcast, Christina alongside co-host Miranda Encina, will dive into a discussion filled with honesty, heart, and hope. They will explore…

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97. David Weeks: A Childhood Devastated By Abuse And Trafficking, Leads To An Inspirational Adulthood 56:11

10M ago56:11

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To know David, you’d think he’s living a great lifestyle. And the truth is, he is! But it wasn’t always that way. David was born and raised in Virginia, but life started taking some harsh turns when David turned four. That’s when he remembers his father abandoned him, telling his mother that he couldn’t take being around David anymore. It wasn’t lo…

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96. Melissa Fairchild: Transforming Pain into Purpose in her Mission to Heal Others! 47:47

10M ago47:47

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This show seems to inevitably bring guests that are not only willing to share their sexual assault or rape experience with this audience, but who have the true desire to help, inspire, and uplift others on their own healing journey. Melissa Fairchild is an exceptional example, and I am honored that she reached out to me, asking to be a guest on thi…

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95. Ashley Bendiksen: Powerfully Inspiring Others with Hope and Healing 40:20

10M ago40:20

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Sometimes I am flabbergasted by how things work out to bring someone into my life for the purpose of helping to heal others through this show. This is one of those times…I found Ashley Bendiksen through Instagram, being duly impressed with her mission and accomplishments of bringing her story to national audiences to help bring justice to victim an…

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94. John Jay Wiley: Host of Law Enforcement Talk Radio & Podcast Shares his Trauma Story 44:22

10M ago44:22

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John Jay Wiley is a retired police officer (Baltimore Police Department) who is now the founder and host of Law Enforcement Talk Radio & Podcast…both a radio show and a podcast. I had the honor of being a guest on LET Radio in an episode that was aired on 09 June 2024. You can listen to that episode here. It was quite the experience, and I apprecia…

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93. Orvie B. Baker, Jr.: Producing a Documentary on a Monument Most Know Nothing About! 24:36

11M ago24:36

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I sometimes surf social media in search of someone I think might be an excellent guest for this show. When I found retired US Army soldier Orvie B. Baker, Jr. I knew I had found true excellence! See, Orvie is a former SARC, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, for the Army SAPRO (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office). He has tons of experi…

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92. Dave Markel: A Shared Episode of The Jan Broberg Show! 1:06:40

11M ago1:06:40

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92. Dave Markel: A Shared Episode of The Jan Broberg Show! I am honored to be able to bring to you an episode from The Jan Broberg Show, in which Jan invited me to be a guest on her show. After it aired (June 18, 2024; https://www.thejanbrobergshow.com/trauma-informed-perspectives-understanding-the-neuroscience-of-sexual-assault-with-dave-markel/),…

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