OneVOICE Podcast

The Journey of Healing in Motherhood

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Melanie Barton is a Survivor, Advocate and Forensic Interviewer. This is her 3rd appearance on the OneVOICE Podcast (2022 "Victory Over Pelvic Pain", 2024 "Loving and Being Loved After Trauma")

Justice and the Power of Telling

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Guest: Darlene Lekowski is an Amazon best-selling author, speaker, and business leader who
transformed decades of silence into a powerful platform for truth, healing, and advocacy.
After fifty years of silence surrounding the Sibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse (SSTA) she
endured as a child, Darlene found her voice and chose to stand in her truth—ultimately
prevailing in a civil lawsuit brought against her by her own brother.
Her memoir is titled "Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice and the Power of Telling
the Truth" and website is darlene-lekowski.com

Compassionate Parenting (and reparenting) of a Spicy One

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:39:28 +0000

Guest: Mary Van Geffen is the international parenting coach for Spicy Ones, as well as a Spicy One herself. Author of “Parenting a Spicy One: A Compassionate Guide for Raising a Deep-Feeling and Wonderfully Strong-Willed Kid”. Mary helps parents cultivate connection with their strong-willed kid, teaching that you can't extend compassion to your child if you withhold it from yourself. When you change, everything shifts—old patterns lose their grip, love becomes unconditional, and boundaries grow flexible yet strong. more info and ro pre-order: maryvangeffen.com

The Predatory Web of Sextortion Targeting Young Male Athletes

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Dan Wetzel, ESPN Senior Writer. Link to his latest article: https://www.espn.com/high-school/story/_/id/45852691/fbi-extortion-online-youth Link to Take It Down: https://takeitdown.ncmec.org

Sibling Sexual Abuse, Healing and Forgiveness

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Brinn Langdale, sibling sexual abuse survivor turned licensed therapist,
and author of the just released memoir "Everything Makes Perfect Sense: A Journey Through Sibling Sexual Abuse, Healing and Forgiveness". Brinn's mission is to help those who’ve experienced childhood trauma know that everything they do makes perfect sense and that healing is possible. brinnlangdale.com

Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Guest: Mallary Tenore Tarpley is a journalism and writing professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and The Dallas Morning News. She is the author of the new book “Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery”. More info: mallarytenoretarpley.com & https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Slip/Mallary-Tenore-Tarpley/9781668035016

From Child Abuse to Gun Control Advocacy

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Guest: Heidi Yewman is a gun control advocate, abuse survivor and author of her new memoir “Dumb Girl: A Journey from Childhood Abuse to Gun Control”, a raw, unflinching look at the long road from trauma to healing—reflects the heart of her life’s work: to foster empathy, break silence, and create change. Heidi’s commitment to trauma advocacy began in 1999, when her former teacher and basketball coach, Dave Sanders, was killed in the Columbine High School massacre. Since then, she has spent over two decades elevating the stories of those affected by gun violence and trauma, believing that honest conversations can lead to lasting solutions. Heidi is an award-winning director and producer of "Behind the Bullet", a documentary that follows the lives of people who have shot and killed in self-defense. She also authored Beyond the Bullet: Personal Stories of Gun Violence Aftermath and has written for USA Today, Ms. Magazine, The Seattle Times, The Oregonian, and The Huffington Post. Her widely recognized four-part series, My Month with a Gun, was featured in Ms. Magazine, The Daily Beast, and The Denver Post. Learn more at heidiyewman.com

Sibling Abuse and a Therapist's Insights

Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Amy Meyers, Ph.D., LCSW, is a professor, psychotherapist, and clinical social worker. Dr. Meyers has 30 years of practice experience in New York City and has taught in higher education for 18 years and is an expert on sibling abuse, serving as an advisory board member to the Sibling Abuse and Aggression Research Advocacy Initiative at the University of New Hampshire. She is also the host of the podcast “What Would Dr. Meyers Do?” More info www.amymeyersphd.org

Girl, Groomed

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Seasoned psychotherapist Carol Odell joins us to discuss her new memoir “Girl, Groomed: A Therapist’s Memoir of Trauma” (She Writes Press, April 22, 2025), an unflinching exploration of her journey to confront and heal from the complex trauma of childhood sexual abuse within the world of Virginia’s equestrian show-jumping circuit. Raw and riveting, “Girl, Groomed” is an evolving story of coming to terms with the impacts of Odell’s own history of sexual abuse and violence at the hands of a predatory horse trainer who, for far too much of her young life, held all the reins. Set in the equestrian world of Virginia, this candid memoir details how, starting at ten years old, Carol falls under the spell of Clarentine, the charismatic—and explosively violent—owner of the stables just down the hill from her house. In tandem with that story, Carol examines the multi-faceted consequences of the complex trauma that resulted from the exploitative relationship Clarentine cultivated with her - including the resulting crisis she blindly imposes on her marriage. Chapters toggle back and forth between scenes of her childhood growing up jumping horses on the show circuit and the therapy sessions she later undergoes as an adult.

Using her own journey as an example, Carol demonstrates in this insightful memoir how unintegrated trauma limits us and our connection with others—and how the work of uncovering and reintegrating “what we do with what happens to us” can become the very source of our liberation.

From the Stripper Stage to the Speaker Stage

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Special Returning Guest: Jane Epstein, survivor of sibling sexual abuse and author of the newly released memoir “I Feel Real Guilty”

Recovering From Purity Culture

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Guest: Dr. Camden Morgante is a licensed clinical psychologist and author of the new release Recovering from Purity Culture: Dismantle the Myths, Reject Shame-Based Sexuality, and Move Forward in Your Faith. Dr. Morgante draws on both her personal and professional experience with purity culture recovery—using psychological research, practical exercises, and therapy case studies—to help the hurting reject toxic beliefs, understand trauma and its effects, and break free from shame. Learn more at DrCamden.com

Domestic Violence: Let's Talk About It!

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Special Guest Survivor Adrienne shares her story of becoming a victim of relationship violence and her year of recovery

How Protecting Perpetrators Betrays Survivors

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Dr. Nicole Bedera is a sociologist and cofounder of the antiviolence consulting practice Beyond Compliance (www.beyond-compliance-consulting.com). She has spent more than a decade studying sexual violence and advocating for survivors in media outlets including the New York Times, NPR, and Harper's BAZAAR. She launches her debut book, On the Wrong Side: How Universities Protect Perpetrators and Betray Survivors of Sexual Violence on October 8th, 2024.

Streams of Liberation

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Josephine A. Lauren is an author, artist and anti-incest liberation agent (AILA). They are the founder of Incest AWARE (incestaware.org), which has brought together a beautiful alliance of individuals and organizations seeking to improve methods of incest prevention, intervention, recovery, and justice.

Healing Spaces

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Halli Faulkner (JD, MAEd, YACDEP), yoga therapist and trauma informed trainer who holds healing spaces and retreats for women who have experienced sexual trauma.

From CSA to Sextortion: Skyler's Story

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Guest Survivor: Skyler Boschen (skylerboschen.com)

Thank You For Failing Me

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Guest: Stephanie Smith Skipper, former recording Artist on Gotee Records, contestant on NBC’s "The Voice", Spiritual Director, and author of her newly released memoir "Thank You For Failing Me".

Tending The Soul Of And In The World

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Guest: Dr. Leonie Mattison is the CEO & President of Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA. Pacifica Graduate Institute (pacifica.edu) is an accredited graduate school offering masters and doctoral degree programs in the traditions of depth psychology.

A Purely Wrong Story

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:37:00 +0000

Guest: Laurel Burns, date rape survivor and author of A Purely Wrong Story: Escaping Sexual Shame, Exposing a Game-Changer, and Editing Your Life Story without Changing the Facts

Excavating & Trailblazing

Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Essie Baird, artist, actress activist and survivor of rape by a teacher/coach shares her story of fighting for justice and healing

Everyone Was Silent

Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Diane Tarantini is a child safety professional and a body safety educator in West Virginia. She is a friend of the OneVOICE podcast having been with us in the past to discuss her book "A Brave Knight". Now she is back to talk about her just released memoir "Everyone Was Silent". More info or to contact Diane: dianetarantini.com

Psychological Abuse

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Guest: Dr. Mary Barnas is a developmental psychologist specializing in social-emotional development with a specific emphasis on family violence. Her work involved running a Supervised Visitation Center where children from unsafe homes due to substance abuse and/or domestic violence visit with their parents in a controlled environment. Her recent research includes developing and evaluating a sexual assault prevention program for college students and assessing self-care strategies for social service employees working in the area of family violence.

Sarah Klein: 1st Known Survivor of Larry Nassar

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Sarah Klein is a widely respected attorney with Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, regarded as one of the nation’s leading law firm for sexual abuse cases. A former competitive gymnast, Klein is the first known victim of former Olympic women’s gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. At the 2018 ESPY Awards, Klein accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award on behalf of herself and the hundreds of other survivors who spoke out and testified about Nassar’s abuse. She is a fierce advocate for legal, cultural, and political change, actively spearheading the fight to extend the statute of limitations for abuse survivors across all 50 states. She hosts the podcast Bar Fights: Taking on Issues that Matter.

Loving & Being Loved After Trauma

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 16:11:39 +0000

Guest Survivor/Advocate Melanie Barton talks with us about the healing road of learning to love and learning to be loved as a survivor of sexual abuse.

Sexual Trauma, Pelvic Health and Healing

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Jennie Delreeve, a Health Coach in the UK. She helps women with pelvic organ prolapse who have experienced trauma and are feeling broken to heal their bodies and restore inner confidence. More info at www.unshakeableyou.com

Trauma Triggers and Inner Child Healing - Part 2

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Debbie Paxton, clinical therapist, talks to us about trauma triggers and how they are the messengers to healing our inner child

Trauma Triggers and Inner Child Healing - Part 1

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Debbie Paxton, clinical therapist, talks to us about trauma triggers and how they are the messengers to healing our inner child

Children of Priests

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Brendan Watkins of Australia found out he was adopted as an eight-year-old. After decades of searching, he discovered that his birth parents were a Catholic priest and a nun.
In his new memoir 'Tell No One' he explores the questions, anxieties and reflections arising from this hidden past. This is one man's search for his birth parents, which uncovered an astonishing global scandal at the heart of the Catholic Church and through courageously using his voice, realizing he isn't alone. More info: https://www.brendanwatkins.com.au

Light In Bandaged Places

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Guest: Liz Kichen, author of new release memoir, "Light in Bandaged Places: Healing in the Wake of Young Betrayal". After she is seduced into a sexual “romance” by her 8th-grade teacher, it takes years for Liz Kinchen to understand–and even identify–her abuse, and seek healing for the emotional isolation that underpins her adult relationships. This is a stunning story of healing, meditation, and repairing the inner child. Learn more about Liz, her blog and her meditation teaching at lizkinchen.com

Abuse in Athletics and Using Your Voice

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Makenzee Mason, former Ohio high school standout in soccer and basketball, now gathering honors on the college basketball court going into her senior season. We are so proud of all she has accomplished in athletics but especially inspired by her story of how she has fought for her healing off the court, and used her voice to seek justice for the sexual abuse committed against her by her high school coach, who was also her athletic director. Don't miss this powerful survivor interview with Mackenzee! IG: @kenzeekayyy TikTok: @makenzeemason FB: makenzee.mason.3

Adorned in Armor

Wed, 10 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is the fashion editor at Cosmopolitan, host of the Dressed for Battle podcast, and founder of Adorned in Armor ministry. She was crowned Miss Black New Jersey in 2018 and just released her third book, She Reigns: Conquering Your Triggers, Fears, and Worries with God’s Truth. tarahlynnadorned.com IG:@iamtarahlynn

She Deserves Better than Toxic Teachings

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:41:17 +0000

Guest: Sheila Wray Gregoire, author of the just released book She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self & Speaking Up. Sheila is also the author of eleven other books including The Great Sex Rescue, the host of the Bare Marriage podcast, and the founder of To Love Honor and Vacuum. An award-winning writer, Sheila calls the church to more than just pat answers by conducting original research to find out what advice works–and what really doesn’t. More info: baremarriage.com

Discovering Your Worth

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Allie Marie Smith is the Founder and Director of Wonderfully Made (wonderfullymade.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping teen girls and young women know their true value. She is the author of Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For, a podcast host and certified life coach, living in Santa Barbara County where she enjoys surfing and adventuring along the California coast.

Clergy Sexual Abuse

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Sandy Phillips Kirkham, clergy sexual abuse survivor and author of Let Me Prey Upon You: Breaking Free from a Minister's Sexual Abuse. Sandy serves on the board of Council Against Child Abuse. Sandy has spoken before the Ohio Senate, a Maryland court, and appeared on a local television show in Boston. Her story, “Stolen Innocence,” was told in a documentary produced by The Hope of Survivors. Sandy works with survivors conducting victim support conferences. She has participated in The Voice of the Faithful (VOTF) panels moderated by SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), sharing her perspective from the non-Catholic point of view. More info: sandyphillipskirkham.com

Protect Young Eyes

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Chris McKenna, Founder of Protect Young Eyes (protectyoungeyes.com) is with us, talking about the things related to digital safety, digital trust and offers some great practical tips for parents. Check out the blog he refers to here: https://protectyoungeyes.com/when-your-own-childhood-trauma-causes-overprotective-digital_parenting/ and his IG: @protectyoungeyes

Lastly, there are many ways to contact the Human Trafficking Hotline... 1-888-373-7888 or help@humantraffickinghotline.org or text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE) or the online chat: www.humantraffickinghotline.org

Walk In Confidence

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Shaletha Sanders. Shaletha is a wellness coach, author, philanthropist, the Leading lady of Faith Empowerment Center, former TBN host and the founder of “Youth Empowerment Sessions" which generates leaders and role models within the community, decreasing crime, peer pressure, teenage pregnancy and drug addiction, while fostering character building and boosting self-esteem.

The Joy of Letting Go

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:40:33 +0000

Kevin Sweeney joins us again with his second book "The Joy of Letting Go: How One Thing Has the Power to Change Everything" (January 2023). Kevin was the co-founder and lead pastor of Imagine Church—an urban church in Honolulu--for the past decade. He is the host of The Church Needs Therapy podcast.

The Power of the Listening Parent

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Therapist/Educator Mandi Pierson joins Nicole and Mary for a conversation about power of the non-offending parent in the lives of sexual abuse survivors...the good, the bad and the ugly.

The Deeper Well

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:03:08 +0000

Guest: Dr. Rachel Croteau, a New Hampshire physician specializing in family medicine and a certified practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Intuition and Healing

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt is the lead pastor of Peace of Christ Church in Round Rock, Texas, co-host of the Nuance Tea Podcast and author of the just released book, "A Brown Girl’s Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step Into Your Power"

The Client/Therapist Relationship

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 19:04:01 +0000

Our friend, Mandi Pierson (therapist and educator), joins us for a conversation about therapy, how to find a therapist, red flags and green flags, boundaries, how to be a good client and ways to maximize the rewards found through therapy.

Body Safety and The Brave Knight

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Diane Tarantini, author of The Brave Knight which "articulates incredibly complex child abuse grooming techniques/dynamics (ie. desensitizing physical contact, isolation from familial supports, love for perpetrators, disparity of social power), and somehow does it in an age-appropriate, non-threatening way. A brilliant, compelling, and inspiring resource for kids and those who love them.” -Robert Peters: Senior Attorney at Zero Abuse Project, founder of Shield Task Force, former prosecuting attorney, former US Marine. More info on Diane at dianetarantini.com and her new book at thebraveknight.com

Sibling Sexual Abuse

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Jane Epstein is a survivor of and advocate for survivors of Sibling Sexual Abuse at Complicated Courage. Jane is  Co-Founder of both IncestAWARE.org and 5WAVES.org, an international advocacy group that  offers information, support, and guidance about SSA.

A Stolen Boyhood

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Stephen Mills, author of CHOSEN: a memoir of stolen boyhood. "I was sexually assaulted by a highly respected member of the community. My boyhood experience is all too common. The only unusual part is that I decided to write a book about it." —Stephen Mills

At thirteen years old, Stephen Mills is chosen for special attention by the director of his Jewish summer camp, a charismatic social worker intent on becoming his friend. Stephen, whose father died when he was four, places his trust in this authority figure, who first grooms and then molests him for two years.

Stephen tells no one, but the aftershocks rip through his adult life, as intense as his denial: self-loathing, drug abuse, petty crime, and horrific nightmares, all made worse by the discovery that his abuser is moving from camp to camp, state to state, molesting other boys. Only physical and mental collapse bring Stephen to confront the truth of his boyhood and begin the painful process of recovery—as well as a decades-long crusade to stop a serial predator, find justice, and hold to account those who failed the children in their care.

The trauma of sexual abuse is shared by one out of every six men, yet very few have broken their silence. Unflinching and compulsively readable, CHOSEN eloquently speaks for those countless others and their families. It is a rare act of consummate courage and generosity—the indelible story of a man who faces his torment and his tormentor and, in the process, is made whole.

More info and resources at stephenmillsauthor.com

Victory Over Pelvic Pain

Wed, 18 May 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Guest bio: Melanie Sachs is a survivor of Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault and other traumatic events. Melanie obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and worked under the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence right after college. She served for 2 Years in National Service as a member of the AmeriCorps Victim Assistance program as a crisis center advocate and as a Shelter Advocate on the night/overnight shift located in the Imminent Danger Shelter. Melanie relocated to in 2015 to Cape Cod, Massachusetts and worked at the local advocacy center for 6 years in two roles (Family Advocate and Forensic Interviewer) helping families navigate all systems and providing support in many capacities for Families who walk through the doors of as the result of child sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, witness to domestic violence or CSEC (Trafficking) along with conducting Forensic Interviews of Children for Law Enforcement and Child Protection (MDT Partners). Melanie served on the Board of Directors for SHIELD Task Force out of West Virginia for 2 years and in late 2020 Melanie accepted a position to be a part of SHIELD in a different capacity as a Training and Development Consultant and as a presenting member of their Speakers Bureau. Melanie is passionate about walking alongside others on their healing journey and since 2019 has embarked on sharing her experience with Pelvic Pain/Dysfunction on her Instagram @victoryoverpelvicpain and hashtag #victoryoverpelvicpain

The Mystic Healing Journey

Wed, 11 May 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest Kevin Sweeney is the author of the forthcoming books, “The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It’s Okay For Everyone to Relax,” out on May 31st, and “The Joy of Letting Go” which will be out in January 2023. He is the co-founder and lead pastor of Imagine Church—an urban church in Honolulu that is welcoming of all people, sees imagination as the key to the future, chooses authenticity over performance, substance over hype, and quality over quantity. He is the host of podcast “The Church Needs Therapy.”

SAAM Survivor Series, Part 3: Redeeming

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:12:46 +0000

In honor of Sexual Abuse Awareness Month, we are releasing a weekly series of interviews with an inspiring survivor as she unpacks with us her journey of finding her voice and stepping into healing. From the revelation of the abuse as an adult, to the hard decisions she has made and brave steps she has taken in response, to the confrontation, to the boundary setting, to loving herself again, and the current freedom and joy found in redeeming a sisterhood that was previously stolen.

SAAM Survivor Series, Part 2: Rebuilding

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0000

SAAM Survivor Series, Part 1: Revealing

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Boundaries are our BFF

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Nicole and Mary chat with Mandi Pierson, Director at Porchlight (porchlightcolumbus.com), trainer, trauma therapist and a top facilitator of our UNLEASH virtual support groups for survivors (iamonevoice.org/unleash).

The Grief Bully

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 02:50:17 +0000

Special Guest J.Nicole Jones, AKA "The Grief Bully", joins us to discuss the grief journey, mental health, navigating loss and how we can fight grief together

Highly Sensitive Healing

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest Jennifer Arnspiger (Somatic Coach) joins us to talk about how highly sensitive, deep-feeling people, especially trauma survivors, can heal their stories, come home to their bodies + excavate genuine self-love. “A deeply sensitive body in physical and emotional pain doesn’t heal by being ignored or waited out. It heals by having it’s experiences honored.”

Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Amy Nordhues, author of Prayed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse, the story of one woman’s escape from the abuse of a respected, church-going psychiatrist. His office, which initially feels like a sanctuary, becomes a psychological prison, one from which Amy will have to fight to free herself. Amy provides an inside look at the warped beliefs that early abuse instills, beliefs that make adult victims vulnerable to the grooming of sexual predators. Her story shines a light on the under-reported sexual abuse of adults and ultimately the way victims can gain freedom from the bondage of shame that abuse leaves behind.

Trauma & Chronic Health Conditions

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Timika Chambers, survivor/advocate (timikaschambers.com)

Mindful Consumerism

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Melanie Conover, LISW, Mindful Consumer Coach and the Director of People & Culture at Sanctuary Night, a sacred space serving vulnerable women in Columbus, Ohio. Orgs mentioned in podcast: Remake Clean Clothes Campaign Awaj Foundation Labour Behind The Label Fashion Revolution Good On You --> look up brand ratings The Good Trade

Ethical Gift Guides:

Eco-Conscious + Ethical Holiday Gift Guide – Behere

Ethical Holiday Gift Guide: Give Back Gifts & Sustainable Goods — The Honest Consumer

Dressember 2021 Gift Guide

15 Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Gifts For Her | 2021

15 Sustainable Gift Ideas Under $50

35 Sustainable & Ethical Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Free & Experience Gifts:

7 DIY Gift Ideas That Don't Cost A Dime

9 Experience Gifts For The Minimalists In Your Life

Pinterest:

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Contact Melanie: mindfulconsumercoach@melanieconover.com

IG- @melanie_lillich_conover

Love is the Resistance

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Ashley Abercrombie, author of “Love is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You’ve Been Avoiding, and Create Real Change” joins us to discuss all the things. Masks. Coping. Safe spaces. Enneagram. Starting small. Mercy. Justice. Anger. Jonah. Finding your voice. Healing. Engaging in conflict. Holding offenders accountable. Romans 14. Language matters and love listens. It’s all in here.

On Writing Your Story

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Guest author Barbara Clarke (The Red Kitchen) joins us again to discuss healing and writing and how they can go hand in hand.

Pearls and Healing

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Karen Ciccarone, survivor and author of Pearls of Innocence: Shattered and Restored and Restoration for the Brokenhearted: A Study Guide for Healing from Abuse

Rewilding

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Just as an environmentalist seeks to rewild land by returning it to its natural state, Shannon Evans,¸author of the just-released book "Rewilding Motherhood", invites women to rewild motherhood by reclaiming its essence through an expansive feminine spirituality. Drawing on what Nicole sees as parallels to the healing journey from abuse, this conversation goes deep.

Statute of Limitations & HFND Survivors

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:34:14 +0000

Survivor Advocate Kimberly Gleason joins us to discuss the work she’s done to make major change in her state for survivors plus discusses her own healing journey, how she found her voice and where she’s found meaning.

Narcissistic Abuse

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Matthew Phifer, a therapist and expert on toxic relationships, narcissism, trauma and emotional abuse. Author of the new book "Oh Sh!t, I Think They're a F^cking Narcissist."

Abuelita (Grandmother) Faith

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:26:48 +0000

Special guest Kat Armas, a Cuban-American theologian and host of The Protagonists podcast, points us to the strength, persistence and wisdom of women—especially immigrant and Indigenous women—in her powerful debut book “Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us about Wisdom, Persistence, and Strength” and discusses healing and hope for all of us.

KEEP IT 100!

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:23:54 +0000

Celebrating our 100th OneVOICE podcast with Nicole Braddock Bromley interviewing Mary O'Brien. Get to know Mary more with all the stories, all the laughs, and all the feels. Thanks for being on this journey with us and taking a moment to celebrate this major milestone together! iamonevoice.org ... onevoice4freedom.org

Understanding Difficult Emotions

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Peace Amadi, author of “Why Do I Feel Like This?: Understand Your Difficult Emotions and Find Grace to Move Through" talks with us about core beliefs, anxiety, what our emotions are here for and how to allow them to guide us toward healing

Self-Compassion & Staying Curious

Wed, 26 May 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Denise Bossarte, a survivor, poet, artist with a PhD in developmental neuroscience talks with us about healing in a pandemic as well as her new release book “Thriving After Sexual Abuse: Break Your Bondage to the Past and Live the Life You Love”. We discuss various practices and tools that have worked for survivors and the importance of looking at the small things and taking chances as well as the importance of the survivor community in our healing journeys.

Comics and Boarding School Abuse

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Cartoonist, Glenn Head, discusses the relationship between trauma, healing and art as well as his soon-to-release graphic novel memoir "CHARTWELL MANOR" which details his two years at the now-defunct Mendham, NJ, boarding school that was run by a serial sexual and physical abuser of young boys.

We > Me

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Kate Boyd talks with us about all the good and meaningful things related to community and the untangling of faith in today’s culture and climate.

End Christian Patriarchy

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Dr. Beth Allison Barr, Associate Dean in the Graduate School and Associate Professor of History at Baylor University and the author of the new release book, “The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth.”

Regaining Direction After Sexual Assault

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Survivor and Author Erin Thomas

The Red Kitchen

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Barbara Clarke, author of The Red Kitchen, an inspirational memoir about finding a way out of family drama

Prey Tell

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Tiffany Bluhm, author of the soon to be released book "Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell The Truth And How Everyone Can Speak Up"

Real Men Respect Women

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Shan Foster, former NBA player and Vanderbilt University's all-time leading scorer, now the Co-Founder and CEO of Fostering Healthy Solutions, LLC where he cultivates healthy solutions to diversity issues through education, training, and execution. Shan also serves as Executive Director of AMEND Together & Vice President of External Affairs at YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee where he equips men and boys to serve as advocates for gender violence prevention and cultural change.

The Secrets of my Mother

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Janitta Nichols, author of “The Secrets of my Mother: Breaking Free from Generational Curses and Trauma” a novel based on her survivor story. janittanichols.com

Shape of a Woman

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:00:00 +0000

Survivor Advocate and Author, Jen Elizabeth, shares her powerful story and discusses all the things from sexual abuse in a cult, shame, the mother wound, addiction, recovery and survivor-leader advocacy.

Contemplative Christmas

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0000

A meaningful conversation with dear friend Julia Pickerell, incoming senior pastor of Vineyard Columbus, about grief, joy, lament, hope, remembering what's been and looking ahead to what's to come and how to incorporate contemplative exercises into our healing journey.

His Survivor Story

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 23:46:05 +0000

Special friend and guest Joshua Miller, singer/songwriter and worship pastor, shares his story and healing journey as a male survivor of child sexual abuse, the good, the bad, the hills and the valleys and what he has learned and who has helped along the way. iamonevoice.org

Jesus and Justice

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Brian Williams, founder and senior pastor of Hope City House of Prayer in Columbus, Ohio and director of The Biblical Justice Institute.

I Have The Right To

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Chessy Prout, author of I Have The Right To: A High School Survivor’s Story Of Sexual Assault, Justice, And Hope. Chessy Prout is a high school sexual assault survivor. Raised in Japan, Chessy matriculated to St. Paul’s School—a boarding school in New Hampshire that her father and sister had attended. There, as a freshman, Chessy was the victim of a sexual assault. Chessy’s case and trial garnered national and international media attention, as her assault was part of a ritual competition at the school called "Senior Salute." Two years later, in Chessy’s pursuit of justice, she decided to step forward publicly.

Empathic Listening & Myth Busting

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Abigail Eernisse talks with us about her journey and her work in the anti-trafficking movement, dispels myths associated with human trafficking and inspires us with her experience and use of the gift of empathic listening.

Redeeming Power

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Another incredible conversation with our favorite psychologist Dr. Diane Langberg, as she unpacks her soon to release book, Redeeming Power. http://www.dianelangberg.com/

The Table

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Guest: Chel Kissler, founder of The Table, shares her story that led to her passion to invest in herself so she could invest in others. Healing happens in community and there is something special that happens when we gather around a table and get real, where we can share our stories and be accepted unconditionally, where we can be inspired and in turn encourage others on their journey.

Horses and Healing

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:22:03 +0000

Nicole and Mary talk with Anne Kichurchak and Michelle Togliatti (co-founders of Hope Meadows Foundation) about the wonders of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Social Justice & Sisterhood

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0000

A conversation with Dr. Ashley Patterson, Penn State professor and researcher, on social justice, racism, black feminism and sisterhood

1000 days: A Mother’s Fight For Justice

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:44:49 +0000

Special guest, Laura Evans, the mother of a child sexual abuse survivor and now a child abuse advocate, walks us through their process of prosecution and the a long pursuit of justice. She shares the steps she took and what she wishes someone would have told her along the way.

I See Them: A Black Woman’s Lament

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:28:12 +0000

A candid chat with a dear friend and one of my favorite people, Rashaun James.

Internet Safety

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:32:43 +0000

Special guest: Alicia Kozakiewicz. At the age of 13, Alicia Kozakiewicz became the first widely reported Internet-related child luring and abduction victim. Her survival story and healing journey have helped her to become one of the most sought after internet safety experts and a missing persons advocate. Hear her story and learn how to protect your family from internet predators.

Empowering Voices & Eliminating Racism

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:44:20 +0000

With a dear friend to OneVOICE, Achea Redd. Achea is a mental health and social justice activist. She’s also the author of “Be Free. Be You.” Achea uses her life experience and mental health disorder to help others find their voice and let it out. She and her husband, former NBA and OSU standout Michael Redd, are the official sponsors of Nationwide Children’s Hospital “On Our Sleeves Movement”. Achea’s voice is what we need in this unprecedented time of a pandemic and a historical revolution. #BlackLivesMatter #AmplifyMelanatedVoices

COVID-19 Survivor Survival: part three

Wed, 13 May 2020 01:47:55 +0000

Three sexual abuse survivors chat about the dangers of abuse for victims quarantined with abusers during the pandemic, the importance of supporting local advocacy centers as well as the National Sexual Assault Hotline, and how we can support each other even while we are separate. Hosts Nicole Braddock Bromley and Mary O'Brien are joined by Olympic swimmer, Margaret Hoelzer.

COVID-19 Survivor Survival: part two

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Lorie Kaufman Rees, a professional clinical counselor and pastor at Vineyard Columbus, joins Nicole and Mary to continue the series with discussion on managing our mental health during the pandemic and keeping hope alive.

COVID-19 Survivor Survival: part one

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Part 1 of a series with Nicole and Mary.

Nicole Braddock Bromley is an author and an international activist on issues of sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She is the founder and director of OneVOICE (www.iamonevoice.org) and OneVOICE4freedom (www.onevoice4freedom.org).

Mary O'Brien is a morning show host for 104.9 The River and works alongside Nicole as leading ladies for the nonprofit anti-trafficking organization, OneVOICE4freedom.

Both Nicole and Mary are outspoken survivors of child sexual abuse and together bring a dynamic voice to the healing journey from sexual abuse.

I Have Seen Him

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 19:57:54 +0000

A very dear friend who I have traveled around the world with, doing anti-trafficking work and caring for the poor, joins us today. Janice Meyer is a humanitarian documentary photographer, a sexual abuse survivor and one of the most all-around incredible human beings I have ever known. I am so excited for you to hear her story, get to know her heart of gold, be inspired by her life and order her book! (www.janicemeyer.net)

Generational Trauma & Healing

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0000

A dear friend of OneVOICE and a real firecracker of a preacher and poet, Esmeralda Ridilla joins us today from Abilene, Texas. She is the founder and executive director of Emerald of the Sea, a nonprofit empowering survivors to heal from sexual trauma.

Blind Eyes Opened

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:50:37 +0000

Special Guest: Lexie Smith, a brave advocate and survivor of sexual abuse, trafficking and exploitation. Lexie was recently a featured survivor in the new film Blind Eyes Opened that shines a light on sex trafficking in America. On our podcast she unpacks her story of being exploited and trafficked as a child and she helps all of us to be awakened to the reality of sex trafficking in America, dispels the myths, and helps us learn how we can be a solution to it.

Abuse in Plain Sight

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest, Jimmy Hinton, shares his experience and expertise after reporting his father (pastor) for sexual abuse and walking his church community through the aftermath.

The Jody Plauché Story, Continued

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:37:13 +0000

Jody Plauché returns to the OneVOICE Podcast, sharing his story of being groomed, molested, kidnapped, his father's justice, his own survival and he unveils his new book, Why, Gary, Why?. Jody discusses the sly tactics that child predators often use, informing us of the potential signs that a person might harm a child, and through his own incredible story, he shares how any of us who have suffered great trauma can move on and not be defined by our past. (Our 1st interview with Jody was posted on 6/6/17: "Male Survivor Story")

THREAD for intentional transformation

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:37:15 +0000

Special Guest: Dr. Leonie H. Mattison, author of The Thread: Imperfect Steps to a God-ordained Purpose and The T.H.R.E.A.D Six-Step System to help survivors free themselves from past trauma and live an abundant life.

Just Keep Swimming

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 03:54:51 +0000

Special Guest, Margaret Hoelzer, a Two-time Olympic Swimmer, Three-time Medalist, World Champion & 2008 World Record Holder shares her story of child sexual abuse and her healing journey. We talk about everything: success and sports, the healthy versus unhealthy coping within it, realizing your strength as a survivor and using it to your advantage, dating, shame, and the impact of having friends and family who believe, care and respond well. #metoo

The Key2Free

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 12:19:48 +0000

Special Guest: Teri Jansen, co-founder and director of education and prevention at Key2Free, a nonprofit in Austin, TX providing safe transition housing, education, and therapeutic care for human trafficking survivors.

Trauma-Conscious Yoga

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Don't miss our conversation with today's amazing guest: Nityda Gessel, LCSW, E-RYT, TIYT, a trauma specialist, Founder of The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Institute℠, and creator of The Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method℠: an integrative healing modality that combines trauma-informed yoga with somatic psychotherapy techniques borrowed from EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems and mindfulness-based therapies. www.traumaconsciousyoga.com

On Our Sleeves

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:20:18 +0000

Special guest: Julia Paxton, former patient champion turned advocate/spokesperson for the On Our Sleeves Campaign” through Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Julia shares her powerful story as we discuss all things mental health and recovery.

Forgiveness Lies

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Nicole and Mary break down the difficult topic of forgiveness along the healing road: the lies and misconceptions, the truth and freedom found in cutting the cord, and why talking it out and walking it out can make all the difference.

Being Mean

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Patricia Eagle, author of “Being Mean: A Memoir of Sexual Abuse and Survival” -- a book about blocking sexual abuse memories, having them surface, then learning how to acknowledge and live with incomprehensible experiences in the healthiest ways possible. On this podcast, Mary and Nicole talk with Patricia about her story, writing her memoir, and topics like dissociation, repression, remembering, coping, numbing, addiction, caring for elderly sick parents who were abusers, and her pursuit of clarity, compassion, trust and hope after decades of struggling to understand and live with her past. More info: https://patriciaeagle.com

Exposure of Abusers

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Nicole Braddock Bromley and Mary O'Brien chat with Maureen Garcia about all the things related to exposure of abusers: suicide, power and control, victim-stancing, applause and ovations, #churchtoo, triggers and takeaways from the recent news of Jeffrey Epstein's suicide as well as Nicole's own survivor story.

Set The Expectation

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:48:31 +0000

Special Guest: Brenda Tracy, a survivor of a gang rape by four
football players and now an RN, activist and civilian lobbyist. After
coming forward with her story in 2014, she began educating, engaging,
and inspiring men and coaches to become involved in the fight against
sexual violence and started the #SetTheExpectation Campaign.

The FTS method

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Loved our chat today with Denise Ackermann, MSW, a therapist who has worked at an inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse rehabilitation unit, a women’s clinic, in prisons with convicted male sex offenders, and as a coordinator of services for adult convicted sex offenders.

Restoring

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:14:38 +0000

Special guest, Meshali Mitchell (Meshali.co), world renowned photographer, storyteller, survivor and a dear friend to OneVOICE, joins us to discuss restoration, relationships and the healing road.

Community as the Client

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Kelly Bunt, a licensed clinical social worker and owner of a NY private practice, solely focused on the treatment for individuals who have committed sexual offenses, chats with us about her mission to look at healthy communities as her client and also how she is working with local colleges to better respond to sexual assault on campus.

Abuse, Addiction & Trafficking: A Survivor Story

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Vanessa Perkins, survivor of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking, shares her story and drops some real life knowledge on addiction, trauma response, trauma bonds, recovery, relationships and parenting.

The Power of Story

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Amy Sorrells, an award-winning author of four novels, one of which, How Sweet The Sound, helps survivors find hope in the midst of the hard road of healing from sexual abuse

Solutions to Slavery

Wed, 22 May 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Kristen Morse, Global Reach Director at A21 in Washington, DC.

Heart Work

Wed, 08 May 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest Jackie Dorman, author of The Heart Work Book, walks us through heart wounds that can become roadblocks to true inner healing and helps us discover tools for getting past those roadblocks and finding true identity and wholeness.

When You Weren’t Believed or Protected

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Mary, Nicole and special guest therapist, Alicia Miller, chat about the adult healing journey after child sexual abuse, narrowing in on the relationship with a caretaker who didn’t believe or in some way told you to “hush”, and the decisions you can make now for the road ahead.

We Are Woven

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:16:03 +0000

Cindy Stiverson (Nicole’s mom) joins us to talk about her new book “Woven” and the importance of creating safe environments where women are free to share openly about their experiences and struggles.

Crossing Lines

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 01:00:00 +0000

A white grandma talks about crossing lines of age, race and trauma experiences. Plus shares stories from her work in the abolitionist movement. Guest: Connie Anderson

Empathy and #metoo

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Sexual abuse survivor, author and activist Nicole Braddock Bromley with on-air radio personality and survivor Mary O'Brien. Empathy: what it is, what it isn’t, and why it matters...especially in the lives and stories of survivors of sexual abuse. #metoo #churchtoo

Supporting Survivors

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guests: Vicky and Vince Didato, therapists with a long respected history of working with sexual abuse survivors as well as the support people within a survivor’s circle of inspiration. Vicky is also the director of the Child Sexual Abuse Institute of Ohio.

From Church Lady to Victim Advocate

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Amy Willmann talks about the struggle and the breakthrough when it comes to trauma care for sexual abuse and trafficking survivors in residential facilities and how a "church lady" can walk alongside survivors and be a key part of their healing road.

Justice & Reconciliation

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Dr. Christena Cleveland is a social psychologist, public theologian, author and professor. She is the first Associate Professor of the Practice of Reconciliation at Duke University’s Divinity School and the author of Disunity in Christ: Uncovering the Hidden Forces that Keep Us Apart. Christena integrates justice and reconciliation, hope and lament, social psychology and theology, research and practice, pro-blackness and pro-humanity, truth and love, and contemplation and action. In pursuit of a new reality in which all people have an empowered seat at the table, and there is no longer us and them – but simply us.

Beyond Surviving

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Rachel Grant, sexual abuse recovery coach

Are You on Your List?

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0000

A little self-care check-in, making sure we all prioritize ourselves, our health, safety and sanity as the holiday season begins.

Strength to Survive

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Chong Kim, survivor of child sexual abuse and human trafficking, talks about her escape from slavery, the movie 'Eden' based on her life story, and how her faith has helped her overcome all odds.

Sex Trafficking: Survivor Story, Signs & Solutions

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Special Guest: Kathy McGibbon. Sex trafficking survivor, advocate, playwright and program director with Elijah Rising.

#whyididntreport

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Discussion surrounding media triggers and self care for survivors, plus a special survivor guest Jamie Friedrich shares how this week’s national headline events impacted her own healing journey.

Love Your Natural Self

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Sanah Jivani, founder of International #NaturalDay

Run2Heal

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Christian Griffith, ultra endurance athlete and child sexual abuse survivor who just completed a 3,000 mile run from New York to San Francisco raising awareness of sexual abuse and raising funds for survivor treatment.

Truckers Against Trafficking

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Kylla Lanier, Deputy Director of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a non-profit organization that educates, equips, empowers and mobilizes members of the trucking and travel plaza industry to combat domestic sex trafficking.

15 years of OneVOICE

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Join us in celebrating a Quinceañera! Nicole Braddock Bromley talks about her organization’s beginnings, challenges, victories, what has kept her going and more.

Writing Letters and Laws

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Guest: Erin Merryn. Sexual abuse survivor, author and the force behind Erin’s law.

Trauma & Trust

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Psychologist Diane Langberg, PhD, has worked with survivors for over 40 years and talks with us about trauma memories, trust, safety, and other great nuggets for our sexual abuse healing journeys.

Treating Sex Offenders

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Picking the brain of a therapist specializing in the treatment of sex offenders. Guest: Stacey Huffman

Neurobiology and sexual abuse

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000

How understanding basic neurobiology of trauma can help bring clarity to survivor stories.

Sexual Abuse in Christian Orgs

Wed, 16 May 2018 01:00:00 +0000

John McCollum, Exec Dir of Asia's Hope, shares his heart for survivors and how Christian leaders should respond to sexual abuse.

Secrets That Kill

Wed, 02 May 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Nicole met Carleen Goodridge in New York City on the set of the Montel Williams Show, sharing their stories with the world. Listen to their 10 year reunion and where Carleen's healing journey has taken her.

Standing Up to Tony Robbins

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:28:21 +0000

Guest: Nanine McCool, the brave woman who challenged life coach giant, Tony Robbins, on his #MeToo movement statements

RAINN

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:31:40 +0000

Special guest from Rape Abuse Incest National Network in Washington DC: Sara McGovern, Press Secretary

School Shooting Survivor

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 02:00:00 +0000

Special guest: Crystal Woodman Miller, Columbine survivor and author of “Marked for Life”

Profiling a Perpetrator

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 02:00:00 +0000

How to spot an abuser and how the church has been helpful/hurtful when it comes to sexual abuse. Guest: Maureen Farrell Garcia

Parenting with Purpose

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 15:54:43 +0000

A fun and frank convo with Rashaun James.

Overcoming “Crazy Brain”

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:39:00 +0000

Pam Waugh shares about overcoming fear and negative thoughts and how to walk in love, power and a sound mind.

The Slave Across The Street

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 02:00:00 +0000

A heart-to-heart with our friend, Theresa Flores: human trafficking survivor, author and advocate.

#metoo

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Nicole & Mary chat about the recent momentum in the movement.

Black male survivor story

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 01:15:35 +0000

Hear from Dr. Joe Martin, the host of “Real Men Connect” the #1 Christian Men’s Podcast and sexual abuse survivor.

Sexual Abuse in the Church

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Our incredible convo with Boz Tchividjian, Exec. Dir. of G.R.A.C.E (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment)

Beyond Desolate

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 19:51:20 +0000

A conversation with Hannah Estabrook on writing, working with trafficking survivors, self-care and sexuality.

Kids Abusing Kids

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Shonta Thomas talks with us about sexual abuse from peers, finding your voice and helping others find theirs.

Finding Joy after Abuse

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 02:00:00 +0000

Sharon Walls talks with us about joy: the characteristics of it, the blocks to it and the pathways through it to freedom.

The Inner Child

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 19:35:49 +0000

Nicole and Mary talk about Jesus' heart for children and for the inner child in all of us.

Rape Culture Parenting

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 06:00:00 +0000

As parents, we have to change the messages we are modeling to kids if we want to change their culture.

Back to school

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:16:24 +0000

Tips for preventing sexual assault on campus and parenting techniques to change rape culture.

Wonderfully Made

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 01:00:00 +0000

Catch up with Allie Marie Smith, founder of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit out of California helping young women know their value.

Truth for Lies

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:00:18 +0000

Lies from sexual abuse keep us in chains. Freedom comes when we can believe and experience our truth.

Surviving Family Vacation

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:48:15 +0000

Why it's a struggle and tips to survival.

Trafficking Survivor Story

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:25:30 +0000

Kendra, a survivor of child sexual abuse and sex trafficking as a teen, shares pieces of her healing journey and keys to finding freedom.

Male survivor story

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Nicole chats with her good friend Jody Plauche, a male survivor of child sexual abuse and abduction. Hear how his story made national headlines and where he's at now.

Abuse and Mental Health

Wed, 17 May 2017 06:00:00 +0000

The importance of taking care of our mental health as we walk the healing road after abuse.

Engaging New Voices

Wed, 03 May 2017 01:00:00 +0000

More stories from the road during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

SAAM Stories

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 02:01:24 +0000

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Tune in to hear stories from our travels...amazing and silly!

Storied Living

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:13:20 +0000

Nicole's interview with "Storied Living", where she discusses courage, freedom, her journey to running a nonprofit and how real stories impact all of our lives and practices. (More at storiedliving.space)

Self Care Café

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 01:00:00 +0000

Talking about the importance of self-care for survivors of abuse walking the road of healing.

Free to Feel

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 13:36:38 +0000

Nicole and Mary give us a window seat into one of their latest coffeehouse chats.

A Mom's Right Response

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:14:23 +0000

Nicole's mom, Cindy, chats candidly with us about why she did what she did when Nicole broke her silence and shares great wisdom and a compassionate perspective to other survivors and parents of survivors.

Circle of Inspiration

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 14:05:47 +0000

Today we chat about the importance of safe, supportive relationships, truth-telling friends and creating a "circle of inspiration." Special guest: Lorie Kaufman-Rees.

Do It Afraid

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:18:19 +0000

Today on the podcast, Nicole and Mary dive into what it means to "do things afraid," particularly in relation to healing from sexual abuse.

Stop Sex Trafficking

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 01:00:00 +0000

It's Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Hear from those fighting on the front lines: why they care, what they're doing and how you can help.

Holiday Survival 101 - Part 2

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 01:00:00 +0000

Everyone is trying to survive the holiday season, but many are not doing it well. Join Nicole and Mary as we continue the OneVOICE "Holiday Survival 101" series and learn what it means, as an abuse survivor, to reclaim the holidays.

Holiday Survival 101 - Part 1

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:00:00 +0000

Everyone is trying to survive the holiday season, but many are not doing it well. Join Nicole and Mary as they kick off OneVOICE's "Holiday Survival 101" and learn what it means, as an abuse survivor, to reclaim the holidays.

Not Your Fault

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 01:00:00 +0000

It wasn't your fault. No one asks for abuse. No one deserves rape. Today on the podcast, we talk about a common struggle for many survivors and the freedom that can be found when you finally realize that it wasn't your fault.

Suitcase of Lies

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Part of the baggage that abuse survivors often carry into adulthood is a suitcase full of lies. On today's podcast, Nicole and Mary discuss some of those lies, along with common ways of coping, and how we can begin to find healing and freedom from both.

Break Your Silence

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:32:06 +0000

1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually abused by the age of 18 and told to hush. Breaking the silence is the first step to healing. On today's podcast, Nicole & Mary talk about what it means to find your voice.