What They Don't Say: Sexual Assault and Everything in Between
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What They Don't Say: Sexual Assault and Everything in Between
Shannon & Lauren take an unfiltered deep dive into the raw realities of trauma, sexual assault, and going through the trial process, exploring what it's like to experience these traumatic events and the emotional toll it can take on survivors on a daily basis from a no bullshit perspective. Ulti...
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Consent, Coping, & Dating Again: A Survivor Q&A
In this episode, Shannon answers a few of the questions listeners have written in. Drawing from her own healing, a bit of research, and conversations...
Is It Normal to Feel This Way After Sexual Assault?
No one really prepares you for the first days after sexual assault. The confusion. The self-blame. The nonstop “am I crazy for thinking this?” thought...
Inside the Mind of a Perpetrator | Part Two ft. Cindie Henrie
In Part 2 of our conversation with trauma therapist Cindie Henrie, we talk about what it means for survivors to recognize their own predatory impulses...
Inside the Mind of a Perpetrator | Part One ft. Cindie Henrie
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress Treatment, LMFT, and BCETS, Cindie Henrie joins us to explore the...
Our Advice: They Can't Fix You
We’re talking about what happens when you end up in another toxic relationship...one that looks a little too familiar. You saw the red flags. You stay...
Rape Culture & Recovery with Dave Markel
In this crossover episode, we sit down with Dave Markel, a retired police detective and host of the Sexual Assault Survivor Stories (SASS) podcast. To...
Is Going to Court Worth It?
No one really tells you what going to court for a sexual assault case is like. Not the emotional toll, the things you quietly give up along the way, o...
![Secondary Victims & Loving Addictions [ft. Dianne C. Braley]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/41286149/41286149-1745515198217-b8c7b9a71ef59.jpg)
Secondary Victims & Loving Addictions [ft. Dianne C. Braley]
We talk a lot about survivors and perpetrators. But what about the people caught in the crossfire? In this episode, we sit down with award-winning aut...
![The Girl Who Wouldn't Disappear [ft. Gabriella Lester]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/41286149/41286149-1744317532242-8c99d969ecaa3.jpg)
The Girl Who Wouldn't Disappear [ft. Gabriella Lester]
Magician and escape artist Gabriella Lester joins us to talk about surviving sexual assault at 16 years old and the brutal years that followed inside...
Why Does Sexual Assault Hurt So Much?
Sexual assault is one of the most violating experiences a person can go through, but why does it hurt so much? In this episode, we break down the impa...
![How Towns Protect Perpetrators [ft. Allyson Kreps]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/41286149/41286149-1743092978072-288afc354e204.jpg)
How Towns Protect Perpetrators [ft. Allyson Kreps]
What happens when the person your entire town admires is the same person who assaults you? This week, we sit down with Allyson Kreps, a child and fami...
![Don't Forget Your NightCap [ft Shirah Benarde]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/41286149/41286149-1742433305891-a9515ac6d1f66.jpg)
Don't Forget Your NightCap [ft Shirah Benarde]
Ever had a wild shower thought? Same. Ever had a million-dollar idea come to you in a dream? Well, Shirah Benarde did, and it was a game-changer. At j...
Girl Talk: Exes, Boyfriends, & Husbands
We’re back, and so is Lauren. After five months off the mic (and, yes, a very real hiatus in our friendship), we’re reunited and diving right back int...
Ep. 45 When Love is Violent [Ft. Angelique Larsen]
Shannon sits down with Angelique Larsen, host ofLet's Talk About It, for a powerful conversation on her journey through multiple experiences of sexual...
Ep.44 Boundaries Over Breakdowns: Holiday Edition
The holidays are supposed to be all about joy and good vibes, but let’s be real—sometimes they’re just a shitshow. For some, it’s loneliness, financia...
Ep. 43 A Father's Fight: Rape, Religion, & Extradition [ft. Derrick Hurley]
This week's episode is equal parts heartbreaking and historic. Derrick Hurley joins Shannon to share how his daughter was drugged and raped by a Londo...
Ep. 42 Billionaire Boys Club
Shannon doesn’t usually tackle current events, but let’s be real—when P. Diddy, Harvey Weinstein, and Mike Jeffries are making headlines at the same t...
Ep. 41 Predators in Uniform: House Bill 1847 with Chris McGhee
What happens when the people sworn to protect us turn out to be the ones we need protection from? In this episode, the ladies sit down with Chris McGh...
Ep. 40 My Dad's Dead: Cheers & Tears
In this solo episode, Shannon opens up about her dad’s sudden death (because if you're going to go, why not a plane crash, right?). On the surface, he...
Ep. 39 Trapped in a Kink: Surviving Sex Trafficking & Revenge Porn [ft. Em]
In this episode, the ladies dive into Em's story of domestic violence, coercion, and survival. For 15 years, she endured abuse at the hands of her for...
Ep. 38 Self-Advocacy, Addiction, and Nose Jobs [ft. Sheerin Gryloo part 2]
In PART 2 with Sheerin: We dive deeper into the Women's Advocacy Initiative, where Sheerin reveals how they're bulldozing the barriers that keep survi...
Ep. 37 Self-Advocacy, Addiction, and Nose Jobs [ft. Sheerin Gryloo Part 1]
The ladies sit down with Sheerin Gryloo, the founder of the Women's Advocacy Initiative. Together they truly shoot the shit and go on a rollercoaster...
Ep. 36 Guilty on the Court
In this solo episode, Shannon discusses the current controversy that's rising in the sports world: Steven van de Velde, the beach volleyball player co...
Ep. 35 Callisto: A SA Prevention Technological Revolution [Part 2] [Ft. Tracy DeTomasi]
In part 2 of this two-part series, Lauren and Shannon continue their conversation with Tracy DeTomasi, the CEO of Callisto. Today’s episode builds off...
Ep. 34 Safety lists and Dehumanization [Part 1] [Feat. Tracy DeTomasi]
In part 1 of this two-part series, Lauren and Shannon have on a powerhouse in the world of sexual assault prevention. Tracy Detomasi is currently the...
Ep. 33 Decision-Making: To Court or Not to Court
Today's episode dives into the questions and curiosity of so many listeners trying to decide whether or not a legal route is the right form of justice...
Ep. 32 My Calvin's: Questions & Consent
My Calvin's, your questions, but not my consent. Today the ladies are here to answer your questions and comments from a recent TikTok video discussing...
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Ep. 31 Child Sexual Abuse: Parenting, Policy, & Consent [ft. Lori Allen]
Shannon and special guest, Lori Allen, have a conversation about teaching your kids about consent, what to do if your child says they've been assaulte...
Ep. 30 Locker Room Talk: College Sports & Rape Culture
In this episode, the ladies dive deep into the unfortunate reality of how college athletes are protected at all costs by universities. Through the len...
Ep. 29 It's Not That Bad: Desensitization & Denial
In this solo episode, Shannon confronts her struggle with desensitization towards her own sexual assault and the ongoing denial she faces when reflect...
Ep. 28 Jess Michaels: Epstein Survivor to CEO
Lauren and Shannon's conversation with Jeffrey Epstein survivor, Jess Michaels. On this episode the ladies talk about the impacts of being raped at a...
Ep. 27 Bite by Bite: Body Dysmorphia & Disordered Eating
Lauren and Shannon delve into the complex relationship between sexual trauma, body dysmorphia, and disordered eating habits. They have a discussion ab...
![Ep. 26 Accidental Accomplice: Unknowingly Introducing an Assailant [ft. Zoe Schacht Part 2]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/41286149/4c0c20881c3db95a.jpg)
Ep. 26 Accidental Accomplice: Unknowingly Introducing an Assailant [ft. Zoe Schacht Part 2]
PART TWO: Special guest Zoe Schacht. What happens when you bring an assailant into the lives of those you care about? We've all heard about fight, fli...
![Ep. 25 PTSD & Milano Cookies: Reclaiming Youth After Molestation [ft. Zoe Schacht Part 1]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/41286149/60d266454d79b59a.jpg)
Ep. 25 PTSD & Milano Cookies: Reclaiming Youth After Molestation [ft. Zoe Schacht Part 1]
PART ONE: Special Guest Zoe Schacht shares her story about being molested at age 7 and talks about how child PTSD can manifest over time. Being pinned...
Ep. 24 Brent Patrick: From Law Enforcement to Advocacy
The ladies have a conversation with the Chief Operations Officer of the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center; Brent Patrick. They discuss what the or...
Ep. 23 Your Stories: Medical Assault & College Nightmares
Lauren & Shannon respond to YOUR sexual assault stories and answer a question from a listener "How often do you think about your sexual assault?" Two...
Ep. 22 Gaslighter: Are You Dating a Narcissist?
Happy Valentine's Day you sexy people! We know today is supposed to be all about love, self love, and relational love... but we can't talk about those...
Ep. 21 Real Talk: Mental Health Check In
In this week's therapy session... Lauren candidly shares her journey to break free from her routes of relationship stubbornness and toxicity, emphasiz...
Ep. 20 Good, Bad, & Ugly: Friends on Trial
In this episode, the ladies delve into the unsettling reality of friends behaving unexpectedly during the sexual assault court process. Join them as t...
Ep. 19 Shannon: My Sexual Assault Story
Shannon shares her story on how she was sexually assaulted. Hear her truth. Cheers!
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