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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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Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In this episode, we invite TBone McGowain to share his experiences as a male survivor coach. He works with men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault and are dealing with the aftermath, accompanying them on their healing journeys to help them achieve the life they desire.
Hosts: Katie Koestner and Claire Kaplan
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
This week we share the powerful voices of Jon Vaughn and Josh Rubin. Jon Vaughn made waves around the world as one of the few to publicly speak out against the abuse of University of Michigan doctor Robert Anderson in 2020, leading over 1000 survivors in a lawsuit against the university that settled in 2022. Today, he is a testament to the power of speaking out and advocating for what is right against all odds.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Coming out to their teddy bear, Lindz Amer quickly found themselves at the center of internet controversy. Navigating online vitriol from a young age, they found solace in connecting with other queer folk and making content for LGBTQ+ children. They are best known for their webseries Queer Kid Stuff, their book Rainbow Parenting: Your Guide to Raising Queer Kids and Their Allies, and their debut picture book Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producers: Emily Wang, Megan Ray, and Catrina Aglubat
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
'I didn't look pretty anymore, I had stopped taking care of myself... I was no longer the family hero.'
Cheryl Spera is a trauma-sensitive yoga instructor and the founder of Higher Ground Recovery & Yoga which provides trauma-sensitive yoga classes to substance use and behavioral health facilities in the Philadelphia region. She is a woman in long-term recovery from alcoholism. After two decades of recovery, Cheryl relapsed, and it took her five long years to move from relapse to sobriety. She credits the depth and meaning provided by yoga as integral to her commitment to sobriety and supporting others in their recovery journey.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Rebecca Coffey comes to us to share her personal story of sexual violence and her work with dance therapy. She brings us into our bodies and reminds us how impactful it has been for her and other survivors in their own healing journey.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Emily Wang
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Coming to shore this week is Jessica Browning, a sailboat-living harpist who shares her story of the violence that occurred throughout her childhood. Today, she dedicates her career to voicing her healing through music and encouraging survivors to trust themselves and their healing journey.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Emily Wang
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
Isolated in a foreign country during a study abroad program, Christy is assaulted and finds herself pressured to keep quiet. She spends years suffering in silence, eventually overcoming her trauma and sharing her story with us today, reminding our listeners that they are not alone.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Luiza Leite
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
'You don't want to go somewhere you can't see yourself in.'
This week, Mike Short, professor and advocate, shares his experiences with diversity and equity in academia. While the world has taken many steps forward, Mike acknowledges the many weaknesses and failures of the current system, particularly when it comes to sexual harassment and discrimination.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
This week we are accompanied by three phenomenal individuals who all graduated from Rosemead High, a Southern California High School where sexual violence was rampant and normalized. Through Matt’s investigative work, along with two survivor stories, we are introduced to their efforts to change the education system, support the many who have also been victimized by their high school, and advocate for survivors beyond.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
All the way from Finland, Eva Biaudet talks about her role as a politician through working through battling the negative impact of human trafficking. She emphasizes how important sex education is through child development, diving into how enforcing equal satisfaction and engagement through romantic relationships at a young age is an important part of creating healthy and safe sexual environments.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang