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Sexual Assault Survivor Stories -SASS- is a weekly podcast designed for the purpose of providing victims and survivors of sexual assault and rape information and a forum to better understand the complexities, adversities, victories, and all the dynamics of surviving and healing. But it's not just for victims and survivors! It's a podcast of learning about trauma-informed interviewing and the neuroscience of trauma and memory, understanding the victim impact of rape and sexual assault, knowin ...
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Join us for an insightful episode where we delve into the strategic legal battles against sexual assault in New York. Hear from Thomas Giuffra, Esq. - The Abuse Lawyer NY, as he discusses his dedicated approach to providing unwavering legal support for survivors across New Jersey, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, and Long Island. Discover the comprehensive legal strategies employed, the holistic approach to case handling, and the impactful advocacy for policy ...
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Smart Talks

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Join kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart and Elizabeth Smart Foundation Executive Director, Heather Stockdale as they speak with therapists, survivors, and experts as they share stories of empowerment, recovery, and hope. If you or someone you know has ever experienced the horrors of sexual assault, then this podcast is for you!
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Touchy Subjects Podcast

Shawn and Amanda

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Bringing up domestic violence and sexual assault in conversation usually leads to awkward silence – but not here. Hosts Shawn and Amanda are on a mission to spark dialogue and change culture. Each episode will explore topics that affect violence, gender roles, and social norms in America.
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This podcast is dedicated to providing crucial support, information, and empowerment for survivors of sexual abuse and assault in New Jersey. Hosted by compassionate legal advocate Joe Messa, Esq. - The Abuse Lawyer NJ, our episodes feature expert advice, insightful discussions, and inspiring stories of resilience and recovery. Whether you're looking for legal guidance, emotional support, or practical resources, we are here to help you navigate your journey to healing and justice. Tune in to ...
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Names and some details have been changed to protect the identity of the author of this Diary. Your Neighbour's Diary. Because the thing is, we never really know what's going on just next door. Sensitive issues involving domestic abuse, sexual assault, and suicidality are talked about in this podcast. Listener discretion is advised.
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Narelle was a member of Victoria Police for 27 years,15 of which were as a Detective with squads including Child Exploitation, Missing Persons (Homicide) & Sexual Crimes. Narelle was exposed to unimaginable grief & trauma but also witnessed incredible strength & resilience from those affected by crime. In 2012 Narelle's career came to an unexpected sudden end when she was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Injury and was never able to return to Policing. In her recovery, she drew on the st ...
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SEASON 6: Unreliable Witness (2024/25)Investigating the high-profile case of Ellie Williams, the young woman jailed for lying about sexual assault and grooming in her home town. Sky News’ Jason Farrell and Liz Lane look at what could have led her to make these claims and if, underneath it all, there is some other secret buried amongst the lies.NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS - GOLD, INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM PODCAST SEASON 5: Patient 11 (2024) Following the death of her brother, young mother ...
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ROAR With Shari™ is a weekly show hosted by rape and incest survivor, Attorney Shari Karney. “Pain put me into hiding, purpose called me out,” says Karney. Shari offers up straight talk about fighting for justice for victims of sexual abuse. Trauma. Resilience. Healing. For child sexual abuse survivors and all victims of sexual assault. Each week Roar with Shari talks with inspiring guests, rape and child sex abuse survivors, sexual violence victims, experts, nonprofit leaders, public office ...
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Sexual assault and the damage it can do to someone. Spreading awareness to the topic, and letting people know sexual assault is not ok! Hopefully this podcast helps you realize how important it is to stand up for our bodies and how important each of us are. I’m begging you, don’t sexually assault anyone.
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Together, we're redefining what it means, looks and feels like, to be doing "woman's work" in the world today. With confidence and the occasional rant. From boardrooms to studios, kitchens to coding dens, we explore the multifaceted experiences of today's woman, confirming that the new definition of "woman's work" is whatever feels authentic, true, and right for you. We're shedding expectations, setting aside the "shoulds", giving our finger to the "supposed tos". We're torching the old play ...
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When Niko Quinn saw her favourite cousin murdered in broad daylight, her life turned upside down. She went looking for justice, but instead uncovered a dark scandal at the heart of her community: A police detective had spent decades targeting, threatening and sexually abusing black women across Kansas City Kansas. Detective Roger Golubski used the power of his badge to launch a reign of terror. He acted as if he was above the law, until Niko, and an incredible group of women, came together t ...
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Resource on the Go

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

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Sexual harassment, abuse, and assault are serious and widespread issues — but we can all work together to eliminate these issues and create a safer world. That’s where Resource on the Go comes in. Each episode, we’ll share insights on responding and preventing to sexual assault from experts who are doing this work every day. A go-to source for those working to end sexual violence, this podcast will explore topics like community-level prevention, evaluation, messaging, and more. For more info ...
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How can sexual assault survivors find a path to healing even when justice isn’t served? Host Sammy Caiola and Data Reporter Emily Zentner help us understand survivor experiences in the immediate aftermath of sexual violence and during police investigations. You’ll meet women searching for inner strength and legal resolution amid trauma, experts looking at the cracks in a law enforcement system that rarely yields rape convictions or even charges, detectives trying to solve some of the most di ...
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Help The People

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Help the People is more than a podcast, it’s a movement. Hosted by Shannon Riley, a writer, advocate, and mental health professional with over 20 years of experience in human services, the show challenges broken systems, amplifies silenced voices, and reminds us that kindness is justice in action. Each week, Shannon blends personal storytelling, hard truths, and community wisdom to tackle issues that affect us all , from mental health and youth empowerment to domestic violence, sexual assaul ...
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The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby

CBC + BBC World Service

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Kaitlyn Braun, a pregnant young woman in crisis, takes dozens of birth workers through an escalating series of disasters – rape, baby loss, and even a coma. One by one, the doulas struggle to support her and grieve with her, and even save her life as they’re led down a distressing path. And then the truth comes out. In this six-part true crime series, Sarah Treleaven untangles a complex web of lies and deception to ask who Kaitlyn really is and why she did the things that she did. Cases like ...
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Paranormal Prowlers Podcast

Paranormal Prowlers Podcast

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Paranormal investigator and author Tessa Mauro shares her supernatural and paranormal encounters, experiences, investigations, EVPs and much more. Many special guest appearances, including First Responders, Authors, Mediums, TV personalities etc. (Cover Photos for each episode was either taken by Tessa herself, provided by guests featured for that particular episode or Tessa found the image on Wikimedia Commons = further specific info can be found in the notes of each episode.) Music is prov ...
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Today in Focus

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Hosted by Helen Pidd, Nosheen Iqbal and Annie Kelly, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining storytelling with insightful analysis and personal testimonies, the podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. Today in Focus is unmatched in both scope and depth, delivering analysis and storytelling from right across the planet. With a global network of over 900 journalists and five dedicated editions covering news in the ...
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enough.

enough. LLC

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enough. is a podcast which aims to shine light into the darkened corners of the music industry while discussing the ways we can and should improve ourselves and, in turn, our community. This podcast may contain graphic descriptions of sexual abuse and assault, including rape. These accounts can be triggering, especially for those who have also experienced sexual trauma. enough. is hosted by Kendra Sheetz and Rich Gill.
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“More likely than not”—that .01%—is all it takes to tip the scales of justice. Join us as Inner Circle legend Charla Aldous, Eleanor Aldous, and Caleb Miller walk you through the critical moments, big decisions, and bold strategies that win high-stakes cases and show you how to turn that .01% into a game-changing verdict. You’re listening to the podcast where winning is…More Likely Than Not. Aldous Law is a Dallas, Texas trial law firm that practices nationwide handling all types of catastro ...
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These podcast episodes are being brought to you by the National Tribal Clearinghouse on Sexual Assault (NTCSA). Visit supportingourcircle.org to learn more. Through a partnership between the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) and Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC), NTCSA offers technical assistance, training, and education on issues related to sexual assault and abuse against American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. NTCSA addresses cultu ...
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In a world where true crime stories are more than just tales, awareness and empowerment are key. Our episodes dive deep into the chilling realities of domestic violence, manipulation, and the importance of trusting your intuition. Have you ever had a gut feeling that something wasn't right? How did you respond? Share your experiences with us and let's discuss how we can all stay safer by being vigilant. Remember, knowledge is power, and by learning from one another, we can help prevent viole ...
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These are the Strange Cases of Warren Steven's We start in the near future with Detective Warren Stevens VS The Cult of Ickyatsu. In which a young girl, Alex Kuchma goes missing. As he searches for her he finds himself pulled deeper and deeper into the darkness. An all consuming darkness that may consume us all.The Second is a Prior Case, "The Cullen Files"It starts with a Sexual Assault, Several Murders and a man bent of transforming into a demon. Here we learn how Warren is confronted with ...
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MONSTER

Tommy Bertelsen

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A sonic memoir about meeting a real demon while making a horror movie in Latvia. Created by TOMMY BERTELSEN Original Music by MICHAEL SHUMAN Produced by ISAIAH SMALLMAN and BRYCE MCGUIRE
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Survivor Sisters

Survivor Sisters

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Survivor Sisters is a podcast that shares the stories of sexual assault survivors to educate, empower, and inspire other survivors and their peers to take action against sexual assault. Instagram: @survivorsisters Facebook: @survivorsisterspodcast SHOP: https://teespring.com/stores/survivor-sisters
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The Nurse

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A nurse lives in a quiet town in Tasmania, Australia. He spends his life working with children and is the ultimate father figure, but he has a dark secret. People who still hold positions of power protected him. They are still protecting others. Through episodes published in 2020 and 2021 you'll hear from childhood sexual assault survivors sharing their stories for the first time, and know that there are countless others waiting to be heard. Through 2024, our investigation continues.....
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This Happened

Janey Williams

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A common response to a woman coming forward about sexual assault is no response at all. Beyond the failings of law enforcement and the court system to provide justice, it is, perhaps most painfully, family and friends that let victims down. “This Happened” is one woman’s exploration of this phenomenon. To find out why her friends and family dismissed the news that she had been sexually assaulted by someone they knew, she asks them, and records what they have to say. In this limited five part ...
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Welcome to Keepin' It Teal, the voices of LaFASA, where amazing things happen. That's not just the standard fill text. Amazing things really do happen at LaFASA, the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault. LaFASA is committed to empowering survivors of sexual assault, engaging advocates, and changing systems and social norms to end sexual violence in Louisiana. We meet incredible people who have been through unimaginable journeys and people who are paving paths to improve life for every ...
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Dare I Say

HarpersBAZAAR.com

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Imagine if you could overhear intimate, unfiltered conversations between the world’s most influential women? In season one of Dare I Say, the first podcast from HarpersBAZAAR.com, host Olivia Wilde allows us to do just that. The actress and activist takes us inside the sometimes heated, sometimes vulnerable, and always animated discussions that happen when two women—those unafraid to challenge the status quo—sit down to tackle the most pressing issues we’re facing today.
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More than 80 women from around the world have accused the fast-fashion mogul Peter Nygard of rape, sexual assault and human trafficking in incidents across four decades and at least four countries. He denies it all, and claims his accusers are lying as part of a vast conspiracy. The Winnipegger had built a sprawling international retail empire over the past 50 years — but now, Nygard's professional achievements are being overshadowed by a sinister personal life, earning him the moniker, ‘Can ...
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Beyond Clinical Walls

Dr. Bayo - Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS

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Here's the thing - real healthcare advocacy happens beyond clinical walls. It's about understanding our bodies, knowing our resources, and helping each other navigate the healthcare system. The Beyond Clinical Walls Podcast guides you to becoming your best advocate. Created and hosted by Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell, MD, MS (known to listeners as Dr. Bayo), this show empowers you with the knowledge to understand your body and navigate a complex healthcare system so you can advocate for the care y ...
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Hello, my name is Mitch. I am an ex-Jehovah’s Witness. I broke free because of the hypocrisy and lies being told to its members. It is a very controlling religious cult, that shuns members no longer in that organization. The largest reason for me breaking away from the Jehovah’s Witness organization is because they hide and protect accused sexual assault perpetrators. I'll talk about it ALL on my podcast. Welcome!
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The State of Man Is in Crisis—It’s Time for a Conversation. The Excellence Above Talent podcast was born from pain, loss, and a deep need for change. - Men are 3.6 times more likely to die by suicide than women. - Men commit the majority of violence in the U.S., including domestic abuse and sexual assault. - 90% of the prison population consists of men. These are not just statistics—they represent broken families, lost lives, and a cycle of harm and abuse that must end. As a BIPP (Batterer’s ...
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The In Between Podcast with Mel Barrett

The In Between Podcast with Mel Barrett

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There’s the official story. And then there’s the truth. The In Between is an investigative narrative podcast that digs into cases where the facts got buried, distorted, or deliberately ignored. Hosted by journalist and screenwriter Mel Barrett, each season unpacks one story that was never fully told, blending deep reporting, legal analysis, and raw personal narrative. Mel doesn’t just rehash headlines—she goes digging. She’s spent over a decade uncovering new evidence in the Pamela Smart cas ...
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Depression, anxiety, suicide, sexual assault, PTSD, domestic violence and other mental illness. An open discussion through my journey and tips and education to help others that may be going through this.
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This week on Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, I'm joined once again by a guest whose voice made a deep impact the first time she appeared on the show. For this episode, she's choosing to remain anonymous and will be known as "Ann"—a decision that becomes increasingly meaningful as you hear why she reached out to return. Ann came back to talk about …
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When a powerful man says, “She’s not my type,” and a jury (actually, multiple juries) finds that man liable for sexual abuse and defamation, that’s not just a headline — that’s a masterclass in what it takes for a woman to be believed in America. In this episode, writer, journalist, and Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President author E. Jean Carroll …
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It’s been more than thirty years since Pamela Smart, a 22-year-old media coordinator from Derry, New Hampshire, was convicted of plotting her husband’s murder. But the story isn’t over. In fact, it’s entering a new chapter. Pamela’s legal team, led by attorney Matthew Zernhelt, has just filed a new habeas corpus petition — and some of the evidence …
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Mark Tregellas has written a book, Back Up Is 3 Hours Away which details his incredible career - the highs & lows & everything in between. One of his proudest moments was receiving the Clarke Silver Medal, the Royal Humane Society of Australasia's highest award & he is one of only 3 Victoria Police to receive the award in its 150yr history. Mark is…
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Having just left an abusive long-term relationship, Lottie uses her diary to process her experiences and recount instances throughout her and Sam's life where he showed her who he really was and she was trained not to see it. Subjects such as sexual assault and domestic abuse are briefly mentioned in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.…
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Nathan Gill was an MEP for the Brexit party and Ukip, and later became Reform UK’s leader in Wales. Now he has been jailed for 10 years for taking bribes to make pro-Russia statements. Luke Harding reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian
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In this insightful conversation, Dr. Gabor Maté delves into the deep and lasting impact of trauma, explaining that trauma is not defined by what happens to us, but by the inner wounds those experiences leave behind. He unpacks the complexities of healing, the significance of memory, and the essential role of personal responsibility in recovery. Dr.…
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Herb Baumeister was a man out of control, he was a failed businessman, a husband and father and lived a double life as a prolific serial killer. CREDITS & LINKS MUSIC COURTESY OF: Bobby Mackey "Johanna" Fading Point "Trigger" CITY SHOUT OUT: 🇺🇸 Maple Valley, Washington. 🇺🇸 Spanish Fork, Utah 🇺🇸 Vero Beach, Florida 🇺🇸 Strafford, New Hampshire 🇫🇷 Sen…
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Being “powerful” and being “likeable” aren’t opposites — they’re a killer combo when we stop contorting ourselves into someone else’s definition. In this episode, we get tactical about communicating with influence and warmth, minus the people-pleasing or performative toughness. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Mason, PhD, is an executive communications co…
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After 23 years behind bars, Lamonte McIntyre is finally stepping back into court to try and prove his innocence. When Khadijah Hardaway joins his desperate fight for justice, she helps uncover a chilling pattern of corruption as one man’s fight to be exonerated sparks a movement to expose the decades of abuse the women of Kansas City have faced at …
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In this deeply personal episode of Help the People, Shannon Riley reflects on the resilience he built while navigating grade school, middle school, high school, and college systems that failed to see, support, or understand him. Through passages from his memoir Letters from the Valley, he reveals how silence shaped his early years, how the mask har…
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If you're a listening learner, you'll hopefully get a lot out of listening to Mel read you the new Karen Read complaint. If you want to read along, here's the court filing: https://www.scribd.com/document/951000000/Karen-Read-Lawsuit#from_embed If you want to listen without ads, join The Investigator Club Thanks for listening. If you like Mel's wor…
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Send us a text The hardest part isn’t admitting what happened; it’s admitting why. We open up about how abuse forms long before it turns physical, in the quiet moments where insecurity, fear, and ego go unchallenged and entitlement takes the wheel. You’ll hear why reactions are still choices, how the victim mindset keeps men stuck, and why “she mad…
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In PART ONE of this mega episode--which was too big to upload, so I'm releasing it in parts--Mel + Rebecca break down Brian Walshe pre-trial updates, Karen Read's civil suit against Proctor, Bukhenik, Tully and the McAlberts, Corri Hopkins gets the sidebahs, Deitch is running for Morrissey’s job, Gaitani helps out Turtleboy, and Depetro reaches out…
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In PART TWO of this mega episode--which was too big to upload, so I'm releasing it in parts--Mel + Rebecca break down Brian Walshe pre-trial updates, Karen Read's civil suit against Proctor, Bukhenik, Tully and the McAlberts, Corri Hopkins gets the sidebahs, Deitch is running for Morrissey’s job, Gaitani helps out Turtleboy, and Depetro reaches out…
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*Content Warning: distressing themes, disordered eating, interpersonal violence, child abuse, child sexual abuse, rape, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays e…
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In this week's episode of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, I'm honored to welcome someone whose name has become synonymous with advocacy, leadership, and meaningful systemic change. Rita Smith has spent more than four decades reshaping how this country understands, responds to, and prevents violence against women. From her grassroots beginnings to …
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In this debut episode of Your Neighbour’s Diary, Lottie reads from her personal diary, beginning with the first passage she wrote as a free woman. After years of surviving trauma, navigating narcissistic abuse, and rebuilding her life from the ground up, she reads the raw, unfiltered journal entry that marked the beginning of her new chapter. This …
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Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie episode 5.5 Mel + Rebecca break down the final pre-trial hearing before the Dec 1 trial begins for Brian Walshe. We're back in Norfolk County and so are some of the characters from the Karen Read case. It gets SPICY. AND Turtleboy responds to the Mcalberts threats. TIP JAR: https://tinyurl.com/Somet…
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Survivor, Advocate, and Athlete Summer Willis reflects on her powerful journey of reclaiming strength in the aftermath of trauma. She opens up about how her experience has shaped her life, why telling her story matters, and what drives her to push for legal reforms that better protect and support survivors. Her dialogue underscores not only her own…
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Transgender sexual abuse lawyer NY The Abuse Lawyer NY, led by attorney Thomas Giuffra, stands with transgender survivors who have faced abuse, assault, or misconduct. Serving Manhattan, Buffalo, Staten Island, and Albany, the firm provides trusted guidance for those seeking justice and protection under New York law. The Role of a Transgender Sexua…
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Nestled in the mountains of Tennessee stands Brushy Mountain, where many dangerous men called home, including a notorious serial killer and the man who killed MLK Jr. CREDITS & LINKS MUSIC COURTESY OF: Bobby Mackey "Johanna" Alien Manner "Listen Official" CITY SHOUT OUT: 🇺🇸 Kirkland, Washington 🇷🇴 Iasi, Romania 🇨🇦 Niagara Falls, Canada 🇺🇸 Lakewood,…
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Mark Mandell was winning lots of cases in the 1970s and ‘80s. Then came the ‘90s, and he noticed that he lost some cases that he should have won. As he studied the “why” behind his losses, he experimented with different models until he came upon one that worked: case framing, a system that coordinates every element of trial preparation and presenta…
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Running a small business feels like jumping out of a plane and building the parachute on the way down… all while managing a team, cash flow, and our kid’s snack schedule. In this LIVE episode at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, I sit down with three women who prove that entrepreneurship isn’t just about revenue and hiring — it’s ab…
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As Niko Quinn grieves the loss of her favorite cousin and Lamonte McIntyre stands trial for a murder he says he didn’t commit, buried secrets about the lead detective in the case begin to surface. US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/ International resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://nomoredirectory.org/ US…
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When tragedy strikes on a quiet spring morning, Niko Quinn’s tight knit community is torn apart. But that moment is just the start of an investigation that will uncover deep corruption, decades of abuse and a dark scandal at the heart of her hometown, Kansas City Kansas. US resources for Violence and Sexual Assault: https://rainn.org/ International…
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Help the People with Shannon Riley In this deeply personal episode, Shannon Riley opens a tender, unflinching conversation about his father a seventeen-year-old boy who held the pipe more than he held his newborn son. Through reflection, regret, and hard-won understanding, Shannon revisits the wounds of his childhood to uncover a truth many of us n…
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Picture this: your loved one is diagnosed with a serious illness. The doctor mentions palliative care, and suddenly the room goes quiet. Does this mean giving up? Is it the same as hospice? Most of us have never been taught what these terms really mean or how to navigate these conversations when they matter most. Dr. Bayo sits down with Dr. Matthew…
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Transgender sexual abuse lawyer NJ Led by attorney Joe Messa, The Abuse Lawyer NJ helps survivors of transgender sexual abuse throughout New Jersey. The firm provides compassionate, confidential, and experienced legal guidance to those affected by abuse or harassment. Legal Advocacy for Transgender and LGBTQ+ Victims Joe Messa is a trusted New Jers…
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Send us a text In our lives we will eventually have to deal with conflicts. How do we handle that conflict? How do we maintain relationships when that conflict is with people we care about? How do we return back to safety after conflict? These are all questions we answer this week as we are joined again by our friend Aubrey Aust! To learn more abou…
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TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault and DV. Something's Off with Mel Barrett + Rebecca Lavoie episode 5 Mel + Rebecca break down the case of rapist, Jesse Butler, who received no jail time even though he almost killed one of his victims, PLUS more Proctor emails in the Marbury V Mad email dump, holy shit the Epstein Files, annnnd Lindsey Gaetani releas…
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*Content Warning: distressing themes, domestic violence, child labor, child abuse, child sexual abuse, verbal abuse, mental abuse, physical abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and institutional abuse. *Free + Confidential Resources + Safety Tips: somethingwaswrong.com/resources Snag your ticket for the live Home for the Holidays event here: https:…
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In this episode I’m talking with Allison Bressler, MA, and Gloria Sgrizzi, Love and Murder in Suburbia. A True Story. About “Big Little Lies” when it comes to intimate partner violence that occurs literally everywhere. We are talking about domestic violence, dating violence, intimate partner violence, beatings, murder, and more hidden behind closed…
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In this episode we call BS on the “you’re not enough / who do you think you are?” soundtrack and dig into self-deception—the sneaky brain patterns that distort our reality and keep us looping the same results. Our guest, Bizzie Gold, creator of Break Method and author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar, shows us how to spot the lies, map our patterns, …
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Sexual Assault Survivor Stories Podcast with Dave Markel Guest: Anne Marie Hauben I'm honored to share this week's episode of The SASS Podcast with someone whose courage doesn't just echo across a microphone—it reverberates across decades of silence, retaliation, and survival: Anne Marie Hauben. Anne Marie isn't just a guest. She is a truth-teller,…
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CONTENT WARNING:-CHILD CRUELTY & SEXUAL ABUSE:is discussed very openly in this podcast. PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS WARNING LIGHTLY. Glen does not hold back from detailing the incomprehensible violence he suffered as a child. Glen Fisher used his time whilst incarcerated to change his life for the better as he was on the road to nowhere. He was told he …
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Jesse Mack Butler was charged with raping and choking two girls at Stillwater High School. Eleven felonies. One girl thought she was going to die. And somehow—he walked. No jail. No detention. Just therapy, community service, and a ban on social media. In this episode, Mel breaks down exactly what he did, what the victims survived, and how the syst…
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