CW: This episode contains graphic descriptions of childhood sexual abuse, pedophilia, incest, and suicide.
Childhood sexual abuse by a family member is unfortunately more common than many people realize. Approximately one in four girls and one in six boys experience some form of sexual abuse before age 18, often perpetrated by a family member. This abuse can ... Show More
Jun 7
Hung From a Power Line By My Leg for an Hour
After surviving an accident that should have killed her, Kennedy woke up to a completely different life. In this episode, she shares the reality of losing a leg, recovering from severe injuries, living with a disability, and learning to find confidence, purpose, and joy after exp ... Show More
1h 36m
May 31
R*ped by My Parents Until I Was Mute
For years, she thought what happened in my home was normal. She was isolated, terrorized, physically abused, and sexually abused by the people who were supposed to protect her. In this episode, she shares the reality of growing up in an environment of intrafamilial child torture, ... Show More
3h 32m
Sep 2021
#60 - On Sexual Abuse (Part I)
<p>*TRIGGER WARNING: Episode discusses themes of sexual abuse, assault and rape*<br/><br/>This is part I of a 2-episode series on the topic of sexual abuse, assault and rape.<br/><br/>In this episode, we tackle some relevant definitions and statistics, discuss some reasons why su ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 2023
EMDR Therapy and Sexual Trauma
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And, every nine minutes, that victim is a child. In this episode, we talk with EMDR-certified therapist, consultant, and virtual trainer Kristina Anderson about her work with victims of ... Show More
59m 22s