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Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out nationally as the victim of date rape, talks with survivors of sexual assault, rape, and abuse about what they went through and how it impacted their life afterward. Katie is joined by her co-host Claire Kaplan, Ph.D., who is a victim advocate, educator, and activist, as they delve into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving.
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S5E16 Law and Order Canada
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Ben Perrin, a law professor at the University of British Columbia, shares his work breaking the cycles of trauma and abuse. He gives insight into his personal experiences working with his wife, who is a victim of childhood abuse, and how this development has shaped his life and relationship.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
S5E15 17 Years, a Baby, and a Guy in Nicaragua
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Victimized by her college study buddy, Melissa spends 17 years in Nicaragua mentally paralyzed and avoiding memories of her assault. Finally brave enough to return to the United States, Melissa opened her mind to healing, and today, shares how she uses her experiences to inspire others.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
S5E14 Deck of Cards for Healing Mantras
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
In today's episode, Zahabiyah Yamasaki, founder of “Transcending Sexual Trauma Through Yoga”, gives us a glimpse of her work with trauma survivors. Due to her college stranger rape at the University of California - Irvine, Zahabiyah has dedicated herself to helping others who have also experienced trauma explore their mind body connection, feeling safe in their body, and healing. In her work, she emphasizes the importance of community through survivorship, where resilience and tenderness shine through.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
S5E13 Class Clown on Death Row
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Meeting by chance on a plane, Katie interviews Brandy Jeffries, a stand-up comedian and actor who also works in a security prison on death row. Brandy talks about the importance of the delivery of her jokes and her calculated approach to death row prisoners, which, despite being very different job descriptions, have very similar race and gender judgments. Ultimately, through Katie’s experience with sexual assault, and Brandy’s experience with working with rapists in prison, they inspire their audience to be bold, courageous, and find their own community.
Hosts: Katie Koestner and Claire Kaplan
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
S5E12 Scrumptious Bunches of Fresh Flowers
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
After losing her brother, her first perpetrator, Juliette tells the story of her family violence and five-man assault while studying abroad in Spain. Spending nine months in the hospital left her in physical trauma, shock, and with body image issues. Through her healing work, she becomes engaged in mind-body connections and uses her expertise to establish boundaries and communication with others. Within her journey to recovery, Juliette devotes her life to advocating for survivors, teaching them how to be selfish, take care of themselves, and strengthen their minds.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
S5E11 Kicking Cats
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
This week, we discuss the connection between animal abuse and domestic violence with Phil Arkow, President & Secretary of the National Link Coalition. An internationally acclaimed lecturer, author, and educator, he is a consultant for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He trains internationally on interdisciplinary topics for animal shelters, child protection agencies, domestic violence programs, adult protective services, law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, and veterinarians.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
S5E10 Long Legal Walks with Luna the Therapy Dog
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
This week, we sit down with Darcilyn Hall to discuss the ins and outs of sexual assault litigation. She addresses the role of trauma-informed legal practices and the need for sensitivity when working with survivors, including her own practice's amenities such as Luna the therapy dog.
Hosts: Katie Koestner and Emily Wang
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
S5E9 200 Mile Run
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
"I remember the feeling of being undressed before being undressed."
A recovering people pleaser, Maeve ignores the red flags and her gut when she meets her Tinder date. She tries to be kind, fighting feelings of guilt as she lets him into her room. As he continues to push her boundaries, she calls for her roommate, but her roommate gets back too late. At first in shock, Maeve shares her journey from self-harm, through self-respect and healing.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
S5E8 Angel in the Legal Heavens for Victims
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
A lawyer focusing on institutional accountability for child sexual assault, Hansen Dirani shares his soul-shaking passion and energy with us to advocate for survivors of violence. His beliefs, while unconventional, reveal a deep care and unwavering strength in the face of a culture of complicity and silence.
If you or a person you know needs an advocate, please make use of our free legal hotline, 567-SHATTER (567-742-8837), or visit our website here: https://takebackthenight.org/legal-assistance/.
Hosts: Katie Koestner and Emily Wang
Editor: Evan Mader
Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
S5B1 Learning, Art, and Healing
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
In this bonus segment, we introduce two new cohosts taking on our interviews!
Emily Wang is the Senior Producer for the Dear Katie Podcast and is currently a graduate student in cell biology. She has an academic interest in sexual violence prevention and started the Dear Katie Podcast alongside Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner.
Luiza Leite is the Associate Producer for the Dear Katie Podcast and is currently biological sciences and art history. She has been working with the Dear Katie Podcast for a year and is interested in art and healing.
Editor: Evan Mader