Send us a text When it comes to leaving abuse, there is no easy way out. That is something Dana knows all too well. For 25 years Dana experience abuse from her husband. the first time she spoke to a lawyer to file for divorce was in 2005 and it wasn't until 7 lawyers and 15 years later, was she finally able to break free of his abuse! Join us as Da…

Send us a text A lot of us grew up believing that in heterosexual relationships, men and women have specific roles they have to follow. But those roles don't work for everyone. We all have roles in our relationships but sometimes those don't align with societies expectations. How we can discuss these roles and start to build even greater relationsh…

Send us a text Many of us have experienced trauma in one form or another. When we don't heal from that trauma, while we might be able to function, we might be doing so while unhappy. Our friend Rebeccah Silence calls this "High Functioning Unhappiness" and it is something that many of us might be experiencing. Join us as we chat with with her about…

Send us a text Many of us go through live touch starved. Whether we have a partner or not, many us don't have people who either feel comfortable with touching or it is something we ourselves are not comfortable with. But what if we changed how we looked at touch? What if there was a way to make touch more accessible for all of us? Those are the ver…

Send us a text When someone experiences a sexual assault, their world can be flipped upside down. They may begin to not trust others, feel unsafe, and suffer from PTSD. But what happens when someone who is sexually assaulted wants to either start or maintain their relationship with their partner? How do they talk about triggers? How can their partn…

Send us a text Reporting a sexual assault can be a scary thing, especially when you aren't sure what the process looks like. This week we sat down with Detective Mercer to demystify some of that process to help victims get a peak behind the curtain. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, an…

Send us a text Sometimes we come across a show or movie that really gets our attention and let me tell you Hazbin Hotel has us in a chokehold! It is always fun to talk about good representation of abuse in media so join as we discuss the season 1 and the character of Angel Dust! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Fa…

Send us a text Seth, as a young teen, experienced sexual assault at the hands of a man he believed was his friend. Seth endured the abuse for years but when he saw this man attempt the same thing with another one of his friends, he knew he had to act. Seth's story is one of resilience, strength, and a desire to protect others. Join us as we hear Se…

Send us a text Conversations on consent and sex are a vital piece for teens to growing up having healthy boundaries but sometimes those conversations can be awkward, especially for the parents. That is where friend of the podcast, Kitty Stryker's new book Say More comes into play. For more on Kitty, find them on Facebook at @KittyStryker, on Instag…

Send us a text Did you know that when you experience trauma, your brains pathways actually change? Did you know that we can also change them ourselves to help us in our healing? Join as we sit down with our friend Jen Fraser to discuss this and more! To connect with Jen, find her on LinkedIn at jen-fraser-phd-1466a417 and on X at @Bulliedbrain Find…

Send us a text When we think about leadership we all have certain traits we think of; go getter, driven, gets the job done no matter what. But sometimes these traits allow for narcissistic people to thrive. How do we differentiate between narcissism and leadership and what are the qualities of a good leader? These questions and more discussed this …

Send us a text Many of us know the feeling of just not going to work. Sometimes though, that feeling is because of either a supervisor or manager who is abusive and narcissistic. Join us this week as we sit down with Lindsay Ruiz to discuss Narcissism in the Workplace, how it is so rampant, and what we can do if we notice it! To learn more about or…

Send us a text Growing up we always here "there is no tolerance for bullying", but that is hardly the case when we are adults. Many people experience workplace bullying on a daily basis but many of us might not understand the impacts that bullying is having on our brains. Join us this week as we talk to Vicki Courtemanche, a workplace bullying vict…

Send us a text Consent is a part of all of our dat to day lives. We use it all the time, even if we aren't consciously thinking about it. This week, we take that consent discussion to the theater. Join us as we discuss what consent in theater looks like, how to implement it, and other steps to take to make sure the theater is a safe place for all t…

Send us a text Tabletop RPGs are supposed to be fun but sometimes as the improvised story gets told, things come up that might make those at the table feel uncomfortable or triggered and that is where safety tools come into play! Join us as we sit down with Kienna Shaw and Lauren Bryant-Monk to discuss the TTRPG safety toolkit they curated, how it …

Send us a text Superheroes and their stories play a role in many of our lives. We know their powers, backgrounds, and relationships. It is with that knowledge that we often relate to one hero or another. For one reason or another we connect with these characters and its because of that, we can also use their stories to help us. With that in mind, j…

Send us a text Survivors who share their stories often have different reasons for doing it. Join us as TJ share's their story to use their voice to get people thinking about how we view victims when their share their stories. For more about TJ, check out there Linktree here: linktr.ee/tjkeefer96 Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by f…

Send us a text We would like to think that if we are being harassed at work, our employer would take care of it. But what happens when they push it under the rug? When the harassment comes from the top? When HR protects the company over the employees? Join us as we discuss these questions and more with special guest Kimberly Williams! For more abou…

Send us a text In 1999, while living in Paris as a foreign student, Claire was violently attacked, raped and left for dead. What followed was a long struggle through the French justice system that only came to an end 16 years later. This is her story. For more about Claire or Footsteps to Inspire, find her here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or a…

Send us a text Behavior change can be a challenge, especially when it's an addictive behavior. How can you accomplished the change you want to see and overcome that addiction? Find out this week as we sit down with J.K Emezi to discuss just that and how "rebooting" can be an effective tool for growing. For more on J.K visit his Facebook at @JKEmezi…

Send us a text Kitty is back again this week, this time with a deep dive into our consent culture conversation! If you missed our last episode with Kitty, check that one out first and then come back to this one! For more on Kitty, find them on Facebook at @KittyStryker, on Instagram @Kitty_Stryker, on Tik Tok at @KittyStryker, and on her website at…

Send us a text Often consent is just discussed in a sexual setting, but we are constantly using consent everyday in other situations. Whether we agree to a task at work or refuse to go out with friends, we are always using consent we just might be realizing it. This week we sat down with Kitty Stryker to discuss how we can build a culture of consen…

Send us a text Sharing your story of sexual abuse is hard, especially when you were told for so long that you held part of that blame for that abuse. But that is just what Justin is doing this week when he joins us and shares his story. For more on Justin, find him on Facebook at Sheltered But Not Protected or his website at Shelteredbutnotprotecte…

Send us a text Many of those who are sexual assault victims/survivors will never report to law enforcement. There are many reasons for that, but one of them may be not knowing what to expect. This week we sit down to chat with lawyer Ashley Norman to help shine light on what victims can expect when they go through the legal system. For more on Ashl…

Send us a text Kate Smith is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and a secondary survivor of her children experiencing sexual assault. Join us today as she shares her story and Jennifer Francis-Gehring shares with us what sexual assault therapy is like. For more about Kate's story as well as other survivor stories, check out the documentary "Belie…

Send us a text When you want to prevent something, it is important to know what the root causes of it are. But, unless you know what prevention looks like, you might not be able to address that root cause as effectively. This week Shawn and Amanda discuss what prevention is and give different tools that can be used when working in prevention. Stay …

Send us a text Having a partner experience a sexual assault is nothing we ever plan for but knowing how to respond to the disclosure and how to assist in their healing journey can go a long way! We sat down with the author of "When Your Partner Says #MeToo", Shaun Hamilton, to discuss this very topic as he shares his successes and mistakes while he…

Send us a text From strip clubs, to pornography, to escorting and prostitution, many of us are aware of the size of sex industry yet most of us don't know what its like inside of it. How does the sex industry thrive? Who does it target? And what is life like during and after being apart of it? Well that's what we a discussing this week with special…

Send us a text When Clare was a teenager, she was groomed by her neighbor into a sexual relationship. Unfortunately, many other teens have experiences similar to Clare, but it is her mission to use her story to help others. Join us as we hear Clare's story, her healing journey, and about her mission to help others recognizing the early red flags of…

Send us a text With the Department of Justice seeing an increase in reports of financial sextortion, we felt like it was time to cover it! Just us as we discuss what it is, who does it, who gets targeted, and how parents can recognize potential harm! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagra…

Send us a text Entering into a domestic violence shelter can be scary when you don't know what to expect. This week we sit down with Program Director Amanda Johnson to help demystify the process and discuss what its like entering into a domestic violence shelter. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter,…

Send us a text We made a lot of episodes this year and met some amazing people along the way! Find out which episodes were our favorites and why in this short wrap up episode for 2022! Thank you all for listening this past year and we hope you'll continue to join us in 2023 as we work toward breaking the silence that comes with conversations on dom…

Send us a text When talking about the impacts of abuse, the spiritual impacts are often overlooked. That's why we have invited author and sexual assault victim advocate Emily Bernath to discuss how abuse can impact someone's faith and how they can go about healing their faith. For more on Emily, check out her website, emilybernathauthor.com, or fin…

Send us a text Many men both experience violence from men and commit violence against men, but why is that? Is there a better way? This week we sat down with author Brad Mewhort to discuss some reason why men commit violence, how we change that, and how we can heal from either perpetrating or receiving violence. Brad offers individual online sessio…

Send us a text Domestic and sexual violence and homelessness often go hand in hand. Those who experience homelessness are more likely to experience domestic or sexual violence and visa versa. With November being Homeless Awareness Month, Shawn and Amanda chat about homelessness, the different types, those most at risk, and what we can do to address…

Send us a text Engaging men in violence prevention doesn't have to be difficult, but we have to change how we get them in the door and the messages we give them. We sat down with Dr. Otis McGresham to discuss how we can start to build spaces for men to be vulnerable and, in turn, get them engaged in violence prevention. Stay up to date with our epi…

Send us a text Title IX (9) can be confusing for many people so we brought in our friend and Title IX expert Cara Tuttle Bell to explain what Title IV is, how is it used, and why it is so important to schools! For more on Cara and her books, find her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or on her website at Caratuttlebell.com! Stay up to date with …

Send us a text It's spooky season and that means horror movies! Horror movies are far more than mindless slashers and things that go bump in the night, they can actually be a tool to educate viewers about what victims of violence experience and much more! Michael Beakhouse joins us again for this ghoulishly good episode! Stay up to date with our ep…

Send us a text When we are vulnerable, we can see improvements in the relationships we have with partner, friends, and family. So why is it that vulnerability in men is seen as a weakness and not a strength? This week we discuss this very concept with our friend Dai Manuel! For more information on Dai find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or…

Send us a text As men, we are taught that vulnerability is a weakness but what if that isn't true? What if a willingness to be vulnerable with ourselves and others is how we can change and grow to being a better version of ourselves? This week we discuss with health and lifestyle mentor Dai Manuel the importance of vulnerability and change! For mor…

Send us a text For some survivors and victims, sharing their story is part of their healing journey. Some survivors and victims may then use their story to help educate others, advocate for change, or raise awareness. But how can they do this? And how can we help them on this journey? This week we chat with Shereese Floyd to discuss just this! For …

Send us a text Katie Koestner was on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out nationally and publicly as the victim of “date” rape. Katie is the subject of an HBO movie and has lectured at over 5000 schools and universities around the world. Ms. Koestner is the founder of Take Back The Night Foundation, an international organi…

Send us a text Madeleine (Madi) Heather is a feminist, activist, survivor of child sexual assault and creator and host of the podcast Reclaim Me. Reclaim Me is a podcast where survivors of abuse and trauma can tell their stories freely, reclaiming their voice, reclaiming the narrative, and reclaiming control. With the vision, that all victim surviv…

Send us a text From an early age, Jakia Lindley dreamed of being a judge, an attorney, or somehow being a part of something bigger than herself. She joined the military in 2010 and is currently a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Lindley studied criminal justice and psychology at the American Military University before switching her focus to bu…

Send us a text We all have a desire that once we get into a relationship for it to be a healthy one. Sometimes there are things that stand in the way of that and sometimes that thing is US. This week we sat down with Kimberly Nina Hill, a Certified Dating & Relationship Coach and Master Neurolinguistic Practitioner, to discuss how we can help men a…

Send us a text Noelle is a 22-year-old Psychology student who loves to travel the world. After a personal incident of trauma that occurred during her time abroad, she experienced the importance of a strong support system firsthand. Hear her story and learn how the support from those around her helped her healing journey! Stay up to date with our ep…

Send us a text Melva LaJoy Legrand joins us this week to share her story, how her healing journey started, shares what helped her along the way, as well as gives our listeners tips on what we can do to help those in our lives. For more information on Melva, please head to her Instagram or her website: https://www.lajoyplans.com/! Stay up to date wi…

Send us a text We all know it is important to set boundaries but sometimes it can be difficult. This week we sit down with the Director of Project Safe at Vanderbilt to discuss assertiveness and how we can use it to help start to set boundaries. For more on Cara and her books, find her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or on her website at Carat…

Send us a text Sexual assault nurse examiners, or SANEs, are vital in helping victims of sexual assault. This week, we sit down with Brooke Gomez and SANE Lindsey Bulgrien to discuss what SANE's are, why they are important, and how to become one. For more information on how to become a SANE, check out forensicnurses.org! For more about the Sexual A…

Send us a text Most of us want to be kind and respectful of others, yet one-third of us admit we have a hard time seeing another's point of view. How can we learn to do that? Well this week we sat down with Rob Volpe, CEO of Ignite 360 and author of "Let's Talk About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time", to discuss empathy, …