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118: Healing from Rape: Realities of Surviving Sexual Violence with Kate Chisholm
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118: Healing from Rape: Realities of Surviving Sexual Violence with Kate Chisholm

For this episode, I am joined by special guest, Kate Chisholm, founder of Survivors RISE, for a candid discussion about the realities of healing and surviving rape. We discuss our personal journeys of healing from rape and sexual violence, and Kate shares her story surviving rape, as well as her experience going through the criminal justice system and the impact of institutional betrayal. The episode also highlights the importance of community support, empathy, and various healing modalities we have used.

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111: Sexual Assault by a Family Member: Navigating Family Relationships After Trauma
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111: Sexual Assault by a Family Member: Navigating Family Relationships After Trauma

In this episode, I answer a question from a listener who was sexually assaulted by their biological father and is looking for guidance on how to navigate this situation and get support from their family. Navigating relationships with family and friends after sexual assault often feels scary, uncomfortable, overwhelming, and uncertain. It becomes even more complicated when the perpetrator of the abuse is intertwined within the family.

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78: Rebuilding Self-Worth After Sexual Assault & Rape
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78: Rebuilding Self-Worth After Sexual Assault & Rape

This episode is about healing from sexual assault and rape, and specifically focused on the question, “How do you rebuild your sense of self-worth after experiencing sexual assault or rape?” After sexual trauma, many survivors continue to suffer from lingering feelings of low self-worth, fear, anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck or lost.

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60: Healing from Sexual Assault and Rape: Should I Press Charges and Where Should I Begin When Healing from Rape
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60: Healing from Sexual Assault and Rape: Should I Press Charges and Where Should I Begin When Healing from Rape

Healing from sexual assault and rape takes time, patience, and a lot of support. In this episode, I answer a listener question from someone who is deciding whether or not to press charges in regards to their sexual assault. If you or someone you know is struggling to heal from sexual assault, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/ to learn more. Please take care of yourself.

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46: Healing Sexual Trauma: Recovering from Sexual Assault & Rape through Healing One Layer at a Time
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46: Healing Sexual Trauma: Recovering from Sexual Assault & Rape through Healing One Layer at a Time

Healing sexual trauma takes time. Many people wish to rush the process, but unfortunately it’s a journey that takes time, patience, and a lot of self-compassion. In this episode, I dive into my own healing journey and story of being raped in my teens. I also answer a question from someone looking for closure after being raped, and someone who feels read to begin looking at the layers of their sexual assault, but doesn’t know where to start.

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