Beste Survivor Stories Podcasts (2024)

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

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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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Don Wade talks about Liminal Space, and Relationships and MS 39:22

16d ago39:22

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Send us a text DonlLiminalSpace10.mp3 Don Wade speaks on Liminal Space Speaker 1 [00:00:00] Definitely could attack you at an emotionally weak point in your life. Speaker 2 [00:00:09] Yes. Speaker 1 [00:00:12] If you're beyond that weak point, might be easier to deal with it. And as I said, just like, this makes total sense. Yes. You know, and you …

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

8d 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

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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

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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

29d 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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ROBBIE BRYAN Director-Writer-Producer: The Battle Within: Fighting Cancer while Creating 53:10

29d ago53:10

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Send us a text In this captivating podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life and career of a multi-award-winning film director, writer, and producer who has triumphed over the challenges of cancer. Join us as we explore his inspiring story, from his early beginnings in the film industry to his rise to prominence, all while battling a life-threa…

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The Indomitable Spirit The IceKrusher with,Chuck Dashiell and Host Don Wade and Bill Clarke 33:41

1M ago33:41

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Send us a text Three men that had life-changing events in their lives, share their experiences on the road to recovery, and their future. Reference to any specific product or entity during any episode of the Fried Eggs and Ham Podcast {the "Podcast") does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by DreamEfforttenacity.LLC or its affiliates. …

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The Impact of Leadership: A Stroke Survivor’s Perspective on Electing Trump or Harris 1:01:10

1M ago1:01:10

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Send us a text High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity, and diabetes are leading causes of stroke. One in three US adults has at least one of these conditions or risk factor Stroke is a leading cause of death for Americans. The risk of having a stroke varies with race and ethnicity. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has…

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

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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

1M 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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Liminal States Host Bill Clarke and guest George A Wade 40:41

2M ago40:41

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Send us a text Tonight's episode is on liminal space. It's 9 p. m. You stayed late after everybody had left work. You take the elevator down to the parking deck where you parked your car in the morning but you don't remember where you parked the car. So you use the keyfab twice. No beeps. You try twice. Once again, still no sound. Then you walk ove…

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

2M 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

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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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Burnouts: Stoners Quest Written and Produced by Brain Kairo, Travis Simmons Directed by Logan Allen 31:50

2M ago31:50

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Send us a text Brian Kairo is a Producer/Actor based in Atlanta, GA, they are currently working on their first feature film project; Burnouts: Stoner Quest Brian was born in Nairobi, Kenya and spent their first 17 years living there before moving to the US in fall of 2019. Brian went to an international school that followed the British curriculum a…

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The Tanya Ward Spirit! 40:27

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Send us a text Tanya Ward is fighting Glioblastoma, which is a type of brain cancer. The medical community told her that there is no cure, and gave her 11 to 18 months to live. listen to her story along with her partner Bill Ross. Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. It grows quickly and can…

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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

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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

2M 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

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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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“Reimagining the Future: Dr. C. Lewis on Empowering the Next Generation” 24:56

3M ago24:56

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Send us a text Dr. Cynthia Lewis, MD Dr. Lewis has over 20 years of experience in the field of Adolescent Medicine. Her areas of interest include health education, youth advocacy, and quality improvement in the delivery of adolescent health care. Dr. Lewis has provided leadership in the development of evidence-based Pediatric Resident training Curr…

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

4M 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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S4 Ep2 - Claire "I Ignored It and I Believed Him Because He's the Storyteller [Neil Gaiman]" 1:20:21

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Claire (she/her) uses a pseudonym to share her story about being groomed and sexually coerced and manipulated by world-renowned author Neil Gaiman. We discuss the power of stories and fame, and she shares how journaling, therapy, and friendships have helped her find her center in her own story. We originally spoke in 2022, and at that time she deci…

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

4M 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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Yasko Koko My life after Stroke 27:07

4M ago27:07

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Send us a text Yasko KoKo is a stroke survivor that uses her voice as mission. ...listen! Reference to any specific product or entity during any episode of the Fried Eggs and Ham Podcast {the "Podcast") does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by DreamEfforttenacity.LLC or its affiliates. The views expressed by any guests are their own …

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

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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

5M 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

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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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Let's take a ride With Oborne Celestain a cancer survivor through Tulsa Okahoma 48:23

5M ago48:23

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Send us a text Riding with Osborne Celestain, a cancer survivor, through Tulsa, Oklahoma, would be a journey filled with inspiration and resilience. As you pedal alongside him, you might hear stories of his personal battles with cancer and how cycling played a crucial role in his recovery and ongoing health. Perhaps you'd ride through scenic trails…

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91. Caroline Markel and Bailie: I Count Myself Fortunate to Know Them Both! 1:00:08

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If you haven’t already heard Bailie’s two-part interview, Episodes 49 and 50, give them a listen—you’ll hear one of the most compelling and intriguing interviews of sexual assault and rape that will hold you spell-bound and awestruck. You don’t need to listen to those episodes before you listen to this one, but definitely take the time to listen to…

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90. Chris McGhee: A Man on a Mission to Change a Law—Because his Daughter Was Sexually Assaulted by a Cop 42:15

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This story is compelling for lots of reasons: because it’s told by a man, Chris McGhee, whose daughter was sexually assaulted by a cop; because the cop was convicted, but didn’t serve any jail time; because Chris and his daughter are working hard to get a Pennsylvania law changed so that cops are charged with a felony instead of a misdemeanor when …

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89. Erika Shershun: From Tragedy to Triumph – A Journey of Healing from Unimaginable Trauma 51:53

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Erika’s life story sounds like a fictional crime novel…but the amazing aspect is that the truth really is sometimes stranger than fiction. The truth of Erika’s horrific story is that her father killed himself when Erika was just 15. Years later, a brother also ended his own life. At 19 Erika was raped by a friend of the young man she was dating; an…

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88. Laurie McBride: Her Evolving Light, From Desperation to Providing Aspiration 59:40

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Laurie McBride was sexually assaulted by her brother when she was a young girl. She was also emotionally abused by her mother while growing up, and then when she was in high school, she was the victim of two separate rape attempts. By the time Laurie was 18 and left home, she felt lost. In a situation like Laurie’s, it isn’t difficult to understand…

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"Enlightened Perspectives: Two Buddhas Discuss the Gaza Conflict" 26:38

6M ago26:38

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Send us a text Support the show Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging):https://988lifeline.org/chatVon Host William Clarke

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87. Caroline Markel: She’s Back This Month; "Big, Bold, and Unapologetic!" 36:02

6M ago36:02

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Because Caroline was traveling so much of last month, I wasn't able to record an April episode with her. But now, she’s back home and busy at work. But not so busy as to miss another episode with me! This month, Caroline talks about where she was these past several weeks, who she was traveling with, what they were doing on this extended trip, and t…

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86. Kelly Justus: Embracing Her Own Healing Through Action—Promoting Project Callisto's Mission 36:40

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Kelly and I have a few things in common: our admiration and support of the mission of Project Callisto, and our belief that normalizing the converstation around rape and sexual assault will help reduce the prevalence of rape culture. With regard to Callisto: I won’t go into the full explanation of how Callisto works, you can find out that informati…

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85. Roger Canaff: A Former Sexual Assault Prosecutor and Highly Qualified Expert Gives Us His Insights! 30:21

7M ago30:21

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Having Roger Canaff join me on this show has long been a goal, and I finally was able to reconnect with this former colleague. I met Roger when I was working for the US Army in a position known as a Highly Qualified Expert for the Criminal Investigation Command (known as CID-Criminal Investigation Division). Part of my job was co-managing a 2-week …

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84. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid-PART 2 41:15

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When it came to healing from her rape by Jeffrey Epstein there first had to be a realization by Jess Michaels that she was raped. Because, Jess had been taught by society and the culture of the 90’s that what had happened to her must not have really been rape…she hadn’t screamed, she didn’t try to fight him, she hadn’t even tried to push him off he…

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83. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid; Part 1 50:09

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It’s difficult to imagine having a bright future with a life full of promise, fame, and prestige, living that life doing exactly what you were wanting to do: dancing, modeling, acting, singing, and a career trajectory that was leading to Broadway and world travel and fame on July 8, 1991…and then on July 9, 1991, having it all stomped out in just a…

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82. Dr. Lori Pitts: From Childhood Sexual Assault to Founder of Still Whole Wellness, Dr. Lori Recognizes Her Gift of Healing 56:46

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It was only two weeks ago that I had Anne Winslow on this show to talk about her new role as Co-Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Advocacy Network, SAAN, an online community of advocates, victims, and survivors of rape and sexual assault. During our discussion, Anne mentioned that the former Executive Director of SAAN was Dr. Lori Pitts, who…

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81. Cassie Nicholas Returns: New Trauma Memories Lead to New Ways to Heal! 1:08:02

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Von Dave Markel

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80. Anne Winslow: A Gentle Yet Powerful Voice for Survivors 33:27

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The last time Anne was on this show was just over a year ago. She shared with us her harrowing story of enduring almost 30 years of intrafamilial rape as well as marital domestic violence and rape. Yet, despite all of that, Anne managed to become one the most softspoken advocates for others who’ve endured similar experiences as she advocated and gu…

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79. Ray Epstein: The New Kid in Class Brings Hidden Terrors 53:35

8M ago53:35

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Some communities are safe harbors of individuals who identify as an assemblage who have known each other for a long time…grown together, supported each other, learned together…who have the common denominator of having gone through the same things together, particularly school. Such was the case for Ray Epstein as she progressed through a very small…

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How misogyny and discrimination impact our financial health 1:03:39

8M ago1:03:39

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In this episode, Carly Woods is joined by Jewlz Ellem, Owner of Catalyst Plus who has seen an incredible amount of misogyny and discrimination when it comes to their finances, and discusses how they got through it all. Jewlz provides plenty of tools which can help to elevate your money skills, as they are a strong believer in having control of your…

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78. The Month of March with Caroline Markel and Safe in Harm’s Way 36:15

8M ago36:15

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As promised in January, Caroline Markel is back for her monthly episode on SASS. Caroline Markel (no relation to myself, at least that we know of!) is the CEO of Safe in Harm’s Way, a non-profit organization dedicated to “providing online trauma-informed resources to survivors, their children, and pets, while identifying the unique needs based on r…

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"We Can Heal Our Bodies With What We Eat" Johanna P Salazar MS, RDN speaks with the ScrambledEggs&Ham Team 51:04

8M ago51:04

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Send us a text Johanna uses functional and integrative medicine and tests in her practice. Her passion is to help clients heal their bodies through the proper foods and mindset. Health is not only the foods you eat but also the thoughts you think and how you manage your emotions. Her mission is that you leave each program with a life transformation…

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