Parhaat Assault Podcastit (2025)

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167. Erin Williamson: Love146 — Pulling Children Back from the Darkness 59:13

4d ago59:13

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Erin Williamson joins me for an incredibly important conversation about her work with Love146, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting children from human trafficking and walking alongside young survivors on their path to healing. Erin shares what this work truly looks like — not the headlines, but the day-to-day reality of survivor care, …

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Chapter 25-Part 1-Ray Wilson's Farmhouse, Front Royal VA 47:46

11d ago47:46

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Send us a text The preparations begin. The Plan over the next couple of months slowly turns from talk and notes into cold steel reality. A bus; 8 vehicles; expanded farmhouse, plus a NEW farmhouse on the property. Furniture, exercise equipment, $1,800 worth of tools for David Hetrick to keep the bus and autos purring. And...THE ARMORY. AK-47s, AR-1…

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166. Jason Patrick Berry: Secrets Beneath a Perfect Childhood 47:48

11d ago47:48

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This week on Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, I sit down with Jason Patrick Berry, author of the brave and unflinchingly honest memoir Secrets Beneath. Jason's story is one that quietly breaks your heart and then slowly helps rebuild it. On the outside, his childhood looked perfectly normal, even picturesque. But behind closed doors lived a painful…

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165. Anonymous: A Return Guest Shares Some Meaningful Impacts of Being a Guest on SASS 29:10

19d ago29:10

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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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164. Rita Smith: The Voice That Changed the National Conversation 39:58

26d ago39:58

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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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GBBS - Series 16 - Finale 47:03

1M ago47:03

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The finale made it final for Series 16! Kayla and Liz discuss the outcome and reflect on the season as a whole. The is talk of accurate and failed predictions, the judges’ inconsistency, and overall satisfaction. Thank you for listening to Series 16! Thank you for playing Fantasy Bake-Off (if you did)! The “Assault” portion of the show will be back…

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163. Anne Marie Hauben: The Truth About Non-consent, Trauma, and Speaking Up 54:39

1M ago54:39

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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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GBBS - Series 16 - Patisserie Week 45:01

1M ago45:01

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The Patisserie semi-final really made the bakers show their stuff. Stuff was indeed shown! Tune in to learn how many pounds are in 12 kilograms, the truth about bay leaves, and what the least desirable finale outcome would be for Kayla and Liz. Signature: Cream Horns Technical: Framboisier Show-Stopper: Macaron Sculpture Feedback? Comments? Email u…

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162. Dr. David Lisak, PhD: The Man Who Shaped My Work — Sharing Science, Wisdom, and Hope 1:03:12

1M ago1:03:12

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I'm so honored to share this week's episode of The SASS Podcast with someone who is far more than a guest—he's a mentor, a guiding light, and a dear friend: Dr. David Lisak, PhD. I've personally known David since 1992, when I met him at a training conference where we were both teaching on rape and sexual assault investigations. From those early day…

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GBBS - Series 16 - Dessert Week 48:10

2M ago48:10

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The quarter-final Dessert Week is here! Kayla and Liz talked bakes and bantered about Aaron’s reputation, Jasmine’s free time, and strategies going forward for Fantasy Bake-Off. Signature: Basque Cheesecake Technical: Gluten-Free Orange Upside Down Puddings Show-Stopper: Free-Standing Trifle Feedback? Comments? Email us at [email protected]. Foll…

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161. Diane: Fighting for Justice for Almost 50 Years…Because It's That Important! 54:04

2M ago54:04

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I had a SASS listener reach out to me a few months ago via email. It was a short email, but it sure got my attention. The writer, Diane, told me that she had been listening to SASS for a while, and that she was very appreciative of the show, as she is a survivor of military sexual assault (MSA) from almost 50 years ago. She also told me she had sen…

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160. Inside The Epstein Era: An Important Re-airing From The Jan Broberg Show 1:10:58

2M ago1:10:58

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This week's episode of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories is a powerful replay of Episode 223 from The Jan Broberg Show — an episode that I was honored to join alongside Beth Magnetic, host of the Mormon True Crime Podcast. In this deeply important conversation, Jan, Beth, and I confront one of the most disturbing and misunderstood realities of our ti…

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GBBS - Series 16 - Meringue Week 46:17

2M ago46:17

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Put on your dancing shoes! It was Meringue Week — with a tiny bit of time travel back to Pastry Week to revisit some important oversights. Though it was the first ever Meringue Week, one baker also time-traveled for Show Stopper inspiration. It was also the first time Paul Hollywood gave a left-handed handshake. And the first time Kayla and Liz sta…

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159. David Wood: Searching for Answers—Finding Courage and Clarity; Part 2 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

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This is the concluding episode of David Wood's horrific story and search for answers to his life-long confusion and turmoil. David is an Australian journalist and copywriter now based in Darwin, Northern Territory. He reached out to me by email after listening to several SASS episodes and recognizing his own story in the voices of others. I was imm…

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GBBS - Series 16 - Pastry Week 40:49

2M ago40:49

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Have you ever recorded your podcast and then realize you didn’t mention some pretty significant details? That’s Kayla and Liz this week. There’s just a lot happening outside the podcast that had them distracted. They plan to do their own version of “extra slice” this week so stay tuned for the (somewhat essential) extra content. And in the meantime…

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158. David Wood: Searching for Answers—Finding Courage and Clarity; Part 1 54:30

2M ago54:30

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David Wood—an Australian journalist and copywriter now based in Darwin—reached out to me after listening to SASS and recognizing his own story in the voices of others. I was immediately captivated by David's email…which turned into several emails through our ongoing efforts to make this episode happen. The bumps in the road as we struggled to put t…

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GBBS - Series 16 - Chocolate Week 43:53

2M ago43:53

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“We recorded then ate seven bars of chocolate. We declared Prue Leith should be a bigger artist.” “We’re dressed in sweats. From head to toe. We got hot takes hidden under our microphone.” Get it? It was Chocolate Week! And Kayla and Liz like Taylor Swift! And no one reads episode descriptions! Enjoy! Signature: Chocolate Mousse in Chocolate Cups T…

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157. Dr. Kirsten Harrison: I, Sean/a and Perspectives That Break the Silence 33:52

3M ago33:52

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I had an instant connection with Kirsten Harrison…we had a "vetting" phone call several weeks before we recorded her episode, and I truly wish I had recorded that conversation and made it a part of this weeks' episode so that you could actually hear that connection! Kirsten and her work are truly inspiring and captivating. Read on, if you would: Dr…

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GBBS - Series 16 - Back to School Week 44:14

3M ago44:14

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Back to school, back to school, to prove to Paul and Prue the Bakers are not fools. There was a lot of "that must be the British version of [insert American thing here]" this week, which was fun for Kayla and Liz and less fun for the Baker who isn't from the UK. Put on your thinking hat and listening ears and enjoy! Signature: Flapjacks Technical: …

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156. Kennedy Alley: A 100 Mile Journey 6:56

3M ago6:56

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156. Kennedy Alley: A 100 Mile Journey This says it all: gofund.me/af648f46Kirjoittanut Dave Markel

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GBBS - Series 16 - Bread Week 52:39

3M ago52:39

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Kayla and Liz got this bread - in a non-financial way, of course. But this episode is a couple days early so they are getting after it! The Bakers really leavened up this week. (Are you groaning?) This week featured balls, holes, and magic tricks which really push the family-friendliness of the show. But it caused many a wee giggle. Enjoy! Signatur…

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Chapter 24-Sandy Hook Elementary, Newtown, CT 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Send us a text The best chapter. The toughest chapter. The most gut wrenching chapter. Told through the eyes of a children's entertainer, a slight man from the UK who loves everyone, children especially. He knew them; he's entertained them; he loved them. And they loved him too. A NOTE: I cry while reading this chapter; I have not removed it. Nor w…

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GBBS - Series 16 - Biscuit Week 45:41

3M ago45:41

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It was... Biscuit Week! (Did you read that in Kayla and Liz's voices? You should. Try it!) The Bakers' skills and personalities are shining like a perfect mirror glaze after a bit of a nervous start to Series 16. Bakers seem to rise and fall between each challenge, making Fantasy Bake-Off particularly fun this year. Kayla and Liz discuss rock paint…

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155. Amanda Carrasco: Losing Everything, Finding Strength, and Becoming the Brave One 1:05:07

3M ago1:05:07

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This captivating episode features Amanda Carrasco, also known as Amanda The Brave One, author of Becoming the Brave One; My Journey to Justice. Amanda's story is one of unimaginable trauma and extraordinary resilience. She endured horrific sexual assaults and, while out of her home, suffered the devastating loss of her immediate family at the hands…

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GBBS - Series 16 - Cake Week 46:08

3M ago46:08

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Spoiler-not-spoiler: Kayla and Liz are back! With actual baking activity to talk about instead of wild speculating! But don't worry, there's also plenty of wild speculating. The conversation meanders from Signature discussions of Michelin Stars (and tires) to the Show-Stopper and Bob Ross the drill sergeant and everything in between. (The Technical…

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Sexual Assault During Menstruation and Post-Trauma Triggers 37:25

3M ago37:25

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In this episode Hecate discusses why menstruation can be triggering for survivors, especially for those who have been assaulted during their periods. Hecate provides statistics from medical studies indicating that a significant percentage of SA survivors were menstruating at the time of their assault. The combined social stigmas against speaking ab…

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154. Caroline Markel: Big Changes Are Coming! What's Next for Safe in Harm's Way 42:32

3M ago42:32

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It's finally happened!!--I'm honored to welcome back Caroline Markel, Founder and CEO of Safe in Harm's Way, for an in-depth conversation that's both exciting and, yes!...exclusive! Over the past two-and-a-half years, Caroline and her organization have been evolving in significant ways, and this episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the …

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Chapter 23-The Capital Gazette, Annapolis, MD 51:11

3M ago51:11

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Send us a text Joe and Deanna. Joe Fratelli and Deanna Satriale. This is a love story; a love story that began with "the thunderbolt," Il Fulmine, when they were 13. It's also a story about a mutual friend they made when they decided on a second career, a woman described as a "sister from another mother." And...a story of tragedy, and how it affect…

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Chapter 22-Umpqua Community College, OR 32:27

3M ago32:27

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Send us a text Cyndy White and Larry Olson loved small town life. They'd gone to college and married in Eugene, Oregon; but it had been too "big city" for them. So, they'd moved back to Roseburg, a town of about 20,000. So what in the world would make them want to tear up roots, travel to the East Coast, live in the decidedly un-small townish envir…

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Chapter 21-Rancho Tehama Reserve, Rancho Tehama CA 39:39

3M ago39:39

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Send us a text Detective John Dulles Foster was a respected detective within the Rancho Tehama Sheriff's Dept, treating both good AND bad guys with respect. There was just one guy in his years on the force that bothered him, unsettled him, put him on edge. Unfortunately, it ended up being one guy too many......... "Somehow this has become routine! …

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153. Pastor Michael Neely: 'Till Death Do Us Part' Almost Killed Him—Now He Fights for Survivors 48:33

3M ago48:33

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This week I had the privilege and pleasure of talking with Pastor Michael Neely, a man whose faith, courage, and resilience were tested in living his own personal marriage; that 15-year marriage nearly cost him his life. Michael now channels his pain into advocacy and works to turn churches into safe spaces and mentoring victims who once felt voice…

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Chapter 20-Casas Adobes Safeway-Tucson, AZ 34:06

4M ago34:06

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Send us a text "Chuy" Hernandez was surrounded by the restaurant business. Both his maternal and paternal grandfather owned and operated one of the most popular Mexican places in the city; his parents worked for them as accountants. Then little Chuy was taught how to cook in the kitchen. Years later he owned a fleet of Mexican food trucks, helping …

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GBBS - Series 16 - Previews & Predictions 51:44

4M ago51:44

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Kayla and Liz are here to do some WHYLD speculating about the Series 16 bakers. They are a hard bunch to get a read on, so it's a particularly banter-y episode. (If you're not here for the banter, why are you here?) They discuss which bakers look like bartenders and baristas, which bakers seem like they'd be a fun hang, and which bakers they think …

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152. Johnny Braun: What the World Refuses to See About Male Survivors 33:34

4M ago33:34

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It was an amazing day for me when Johnny Braun sent me a DM on Instagram. It was short, it was succinct, and it made me want to talk to him. Here's what he said: "Hey there Dave, if you're looking for another person to be on your podcast, I'd like to be on an episode. I experienced childhood sexual abuse." That was it…that's what started an amazing…

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151. C Kimberly Toms: From Victimization to Voice—Changing the System 1:17:02

4M ago1:17:02

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151. C Kimberly Toms: From Victimization to Voice—Changing the System C Kimberly Toms. She's a survivor of rape and attempted murder, a filmmaker, writer, and business consultant. In 2013, a hopeful job move to Milwaukee turned into a harrowing ordeal when she was raped and stalked by a U.S. Department of State special agent who eventually also att…

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Chapter 19-Century 16 Theaters, Aurora CO 26:53

4M ago26:53

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Send us a text Lia Copeland was named after comedy royalty; she ended up pursuing the same dream as her namesake. Very successful, with sold out venues and an HBO special under her belt, she travelled all over the country. The last place she was ever to perform was a club in Aurora, Colorado, where she was playing second fiddle to a Batman premiere…

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150. Whitney Vergés: Breaking Barriers in the Sex Industry 39:38

4M ago39:38

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The importance of this podcast includes the critical component of continuing to amplify the voices of those who've survived the unimaginable. This week, the show marks a significant milestone—Episode 150—and it's only fitting that I have a truly monumental guest, Whitney Vergés. Whitney's story is one of incredible courage as she bravely shares her…

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149. Ariel Sorensen: Surviving Sexual Assault and Navigating Justice Abroad 59:18

4M ago59:18

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Ariel Sorensen reached deep inside herself to muster the strength and fortitude to reach out to me to find out if she could share her gripping and harrowing tale of her rape and sexual assault during what was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime to South Africa. Ariel and her male companion, strangers in a foreign land, were offered nightly accomm…

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Healing Honestly 1:37:33

4M ago1:37:33

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In this episode I speak with Alisa Zipursky about her book 'Healing Honestly,' a powerful resource for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Alisa and I discuss the legitimacy of traumatic memory, the harmful myth of False Memory Syndrome, and the journey of healing through self-acceptance and community support. Alisa shares insights on overcoming s…

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148. Dave Markel: Reflections and Impacts 9:41

5M ago9:41

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148. Dave Markel: Reflections and Impacts This week, since there's not guest again, I want to take a moment to reflect on the growth and impact of the podcast. I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support from all my listeners, whose commitment has fueled the show's success and exponential growth. Whether long-time listeners or relatively new to…

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147. A Repeat of Episode 43: Cashaye Barrera—An Episode Worth Hearing Again! 31:04

5M ago31:04

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147. A Repeat of Episode 43: Cashaye Barrera—An Episode Worth Hearing Again! Sometimes life throws us a curve ball when we least expect it, and it changes the trajectory of the path we were on. That's what happened this week when a guest who was scheduled to record with me had some unexpected events thwart our scheduled appointment and we weren't a…

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146. Jessica Pride & Verna Griffin-Tabor: Co-Founders of Sirona Healing Center 38:03

5M ago38:03

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Welcome to Episode 146. It's an honor and pleasure to introduce you to Sirona Healing Center of San Diego, CA. This episode features the two co-founders of Sirona, Jessica (Jess) Pride and Verna (Vee) Griffin-Tabor. Jess's name may sound familiar to some of you who've been long-time listeners to SASS…she was my guest on Episode 44, in August, 2023.…

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145. Summer Heat: A Strength Compilation 20:20

5M ago20:20

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Welcome to Episode 145 of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. It's hard to believe, but the year is already half gone!...WoW! By way of celebrating this half-way point of this year's shows, I wanted to provide a compilation of a few of the powerful, brave, survivors who have guested on this show. I picked out some of the more gripping and impressionab…

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Devil In The Ozarks 38:06

5M ago38:06

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Kayla and Liz return with the second summer break episode on HBO’s Devil In The Ozarks. This case is sorta local, but also has recent developments not covered in the show because they happened after it was released. Kayla and Liz are again amazed by the details survivors can recall, encourage you to shut your mouth and lawyer up, and talk about the…

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Healing Through Art and Navigating No Contact 1:48:11

6M ago1:48:11

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In this episode of Finding OK, I interview Polish LGBTQ+ comic artist Monika, best known for her series 'My Secret Lesbian Comics.' Monika shares her journey as a survivor of child abuse and discusses how she processes her trauma and finds healing through her side project, 'Self-pity Social Club.' We discuss the impact of her abusive mother, the de…

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144. Alan Manwaring: This is Just a Teaser on Strength, Resilience, and the Road to Healing 10:39

6M ago10:39

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Welcome to Episode 144 of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories. This is just a short teaser…something to get you prepared for a much longer, intensive interview that will be airing in just a few weeks. Alan has been on the show four times previous to this episode…and the one that's coming up will be his sixth! He's worth listening to! In today's episode…

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Chapter 18-Accent Signage-Minneapolis, MN 30:51

6M ago30:51

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Send us a text Some people are lucky; they get a do-over. They are able to make themselves into a better version of what they had been. So was the case with Henry Oliver Johnson. After a traumatic 40th birthday alone, Henry turned his life around, becoming a better employee, a better friend, a better man. And, because of this re-birth, setting in m…

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143. Becky Nulle: From Trafficked to Triumph; A Story of Survival and Healing 41:08

6M ago41:08

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This is an episode of massive importance. My deepest thanks to my guest, Becky Nulle, who endured horrific experiences of rape and sexual assault from multiple perpetrators, one of which was the Deputy Superintendent of Chicago Schools, James Moffat, in the late 70's and early 80's. Becky was one of 5 victims that suffered rape and sexual assault f…

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Chapter 17-Sikh Temple, Oak Creek Wisconsin 32:21

6M ago32:21

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Send us a text Bob Williams was a landscaper; residential, commercial, large or small didn't matter. Bob loved the work, especially the creating to fulfill the wishes of his clients, with his favorite clients being The Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. From the president to the priest, Bob loved working there, and enjoying what he had created when his work…

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142. Dave Markel: A Not So Empty Week—The Mission Continues 20:58

6M ago20:58

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In this solo episode of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories (The SASS Podcast), host Dave Markel takes the mic alone to deliver a powerful, reflective, and informative monologue. While there's no guest again this week, the episode is anything but empty. Instead, it offers a thoughtful exploration of recent survivor stories making headlines, along with …

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