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Truth and Consequences

76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings

"Truth and Consequences" is a podcast focusing on trauma and its aftermath. Hosted by Miranda Pacchiana (MSW), the show delves into the impact of trauma, what can hurt us, and what helps us heal. Alongside experts and survivors, Miranda shares her personal experiences and insights. Kathryn Robb, Executive Director of CHILD US Advocacy, sometimes joins her as a co-host for the interviews.

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Julie L. Hall, Author of The Narcissist In Your Life: Recognizing the Patterns and Learning to Break Free

April 12, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB

Julie Hall walks us through the dehumanizing effects of being in relationship with a narcissist. We take a look at the experience of growing up in a narcissistic family and discuss common family roles such as the golden child, the lost child, and the scapegoat. Also discussed are the origins of narcissism and how narcissistic traits show up in our larger culture.  Julie’s book The Narcissist in Your Life: Recognizing the Patterns and Learning to Break Free The Narcissist Family Files websi...

Talking Family-Controlled Trafficking with the Hosts of The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door podcast

March 29, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

Family-controlled sex trafficking survivor Kait Gannon and licensed clinical social worker Laurie Krull started a podcast together as a last-ditch effort to keep Kait safe. They also sounded an alarm about offenders living in their region of western New York. Kait and Laurie's unique journey from patient and therapist to hosts of the groundbreaking podcast The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door is the story of two women determined to bring about change against all odds. Find The Ugly Trut...

Somatic Therapy for Trauma Survivors with Carol Hodson

April 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Somatic Experiencing therapist Carol Hodson returns to talk about “stealth mental health”; simple practices to help us get unstuck from trauma symptoms, especially in the early weeks, days, and even hours after an event. Carol was part of a crisis team dispatched to Florida to help victims of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. She also helped me apply stealth mental health with a friend who suffered a sudden trauma. I’ll tell you about that too.  Show Notes Visit the Somatic Experien...

Somatic Experiencing Therapy for Trauma Survivors

April 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Somatic Experiencing therapist Carol Hodson returns to talk about “stealth mental health”; simple practices to help us get unstuck from trauma symptoms, especially in the early weeks, days, and even hours after an event. Carol was part of a crisis team dispatched to Florida to help victims of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. She also helped me apply stealth mental health with a friend who suffered a sudden trauma. I’ll tell you about that too.  Show Notes Visit the Somatic Experien...

Dr. Judith Herman Listens to Survivors

March 14, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

What would true justice look like for survivors of interpersonal trauma? Acknowledgement, validation, accountability for offenders, support from their communities, and offender rehabilitation. The renowned and beloved author, psychiatrist, and researcher Dr. Judith Herman has an invigorating discussion with us about her new book, Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice.  Show Notes Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at ...

Dr. Judith Herman on Truth and Repair

March 14, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

What would true justice look like for survivors of interpersonal trauma? Acknowledgement, validation, accountability for offenders, support from their communities, and offender rehabilitation. The renowned and beloved author, psychiatrist, and researcher Dr. Judith Herman has an invigorating discussion with us about her new book, Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice.  Show Notes Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at ...

Breaking the Silence: An Interview with Rowena Chiu

March 03, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

We have the privilege of speaking with Rowena Chiu, a former assistant of Harvey Weinstein whom he silenced for decades, along with her colleague Zelda Perkins. Chiu shares a range of valuable insights as a survivor, and describes the unusual experience of being portrayed in the recent movie "She Said," based on the book by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. Chiu talks about the difficult decision to go public with her story and the years of being pursued by journalists before she became a sourc...

Investigative Journalist Nicki Weisensee Egan, Chasing Cosby since 2005

February 10, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

Investigative journalist, podcast creator & author Nicki Weisensee Egan is dropping truth bombs and setting the record straight on the twists and turns in the Cosby case. Nicki has covered the allegations against Cosby since 2005 when no other media outlets would touch it. Listen to our compelling discussion with Kathryn Robb, Esq. as co-host. Visit Nicki’s website for more information and links to her projects including the Chasing Cosby podcast and book, and sign up for her Substack. If ...

The ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry with Survivors Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons, Part 2

January 13, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Kathryn Robb and I continue speaking with highly knowledgeable survivor/advocates, Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons who educate us on the so-called ‘troubled teen’ industry, an under-regulated system of residential youth treatment facilities that use behavior modification and abusive tactics on minors. Last week, Chelsea told us her story. This week, it’s Amanda’s turn. Show Notes Donate to CHILD USAdvocacy and CHILD USA. They could use your support for their highly targeted work preve...

The ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry (Continued)

January 13, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Kathryn Robb and I continue speaking with highly knowledgeable survivor/advocates, Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons who educate us on the so-called ‘troubled teen’ industry, an under-regulated system of residential youth treatment facilities that use behavior modification and abusive tactics on minors. Last week, Chelsea told us her story. This week, it’s Amanda’s turn. Show Notes Donate to CHILD USAdvocacy and CHILD USA. They could use your support for their highly targeted work preve...

The ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry with Survivors Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons, Part 1

January 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Our guests on this episode are survivor/advocates, Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons who educate us on the so-called ‘troubled teen’ industry, a system of residential youth treatment facilities & programs. Many of these facilities operate more like prisons where children as young as nine are routinely abused in an extreme system of behavior modification, prevented from telling their parents what’s going on, and kept for unnecessarily long stretches while reaping enormous revenue for the f...

The ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry

January 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 48 MB

Our guests on this episode are survivor/advocates, Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons who educate us on the so-called ‘troubled teen’ industry, a system of residential youth treatment facilities & programs. Many of these facilities operate more like prisons where children as young as nine are routinely abused in an extreme system of behavior modification, prevented from telling their parents what’s going on, and kept for unnecessarily long stretches while reaping enormous revenue for the f...

Andrew Pledger: Recovering from A Christian Cult

December 16, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Andrew Pledger is 22 years old and on a mission to spread the word about religious trauma after being raised in a fundamentalist Christian cult. He has a gripping story to tell about coming to terms with the harm his family’s religion caused him and the extra layers of shame and fear he carried due to his LGBTQ+ status. He’ll tell us about the controversial interview he gave to podcaster Josh Harris that got him expelled from Bob Jones University, and his mission to better understand religio...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered Part 3

December 01, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this last episode of our 3-part special series all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse, attorney Kathryn Robb and I discuss depositions (what they’re for, who’s present, advice on being deposed), defense tactics and strategies, impeachment of witnesses (casting doubt on plaintiff’s credibility, trauma and memory, dissociation, abuse disclosure), legal abuse, trial preference provisions, chances of going to trial, Chapter 11 bankruptcies, settlements, NDAs, collecting on awards, th...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 3

December 01, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

In this last episode of our 3-part special series all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse, attorney Kathryn Robb and I discuss depositions (what they’re for, who’s present, advice on being deposed), defense tactics and strategies, impeachment of witnesses (casting doubt on plaintiff’s credibility, trauma and memory, dissociation, abuse disclosure), legal abuse, trial preference provisions, chances of going to trial, Chapter 11 bankruptcies, settlements, NDAs, collecting on awards, th...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Questions Answered Part 2

November 11, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this second installment of the series, we discuss who you can sue and for what, how to get started, finding the right attorney, going public, legal terms, federal versus state court, detailed steps along the way, possible outcomes, and most importantly, what the experience feels like for survivors.  Show Notes Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about persona...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 2

November 11, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this second installment of the series, we discuss who you can sue and for what, how to get started, finding the right attorney, going public, legal terms, federal versus state court, detailed steps along the way, possible outcomes, and most importantly, what the experience feels like for survivors. Kathryn Robb is the Executive Director of CHILD USAdvocacy. If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirand...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered Part 2

November 11, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this second installment of the series, we discuss who you can sue and for what, how to get started, finding the right attorney, going public, legal terms, federal versus state court, detailed steps along the way, possible outcomes, and most importantly, what the experience feels like for survivors.  Show Notes Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about persona...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered Part 1

October 28, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Today’s episode is the first in a special series with attorney/survivor Kathryn Robb all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse. Today we will get an update on Kathryn’s own case under the New York Child Victims Act, talk a bunch about defamation including ways for survivors to protect themselves from being sued, statute of limitations revival legislation, anti-SLAPP laws, NDA’s and non-disparagement clauses, the Speak Up Act, responsibilities of youth-serving organizations, and how ins...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Questions Answered Part 1

October 28, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Today’s episode is the first in a special series with attorney/survivor Kathryn Robb all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse. Today we will get an update on Kathryn’s own case under the New York Child Victims Act, talk a bunch about defamation including ways for survivors to protect themselves from being sued, statute of limitations revival legislation, anti-SLAPP laws, NDA’s and non-disparagement clauses, the Speak Up Act, responsibilities of youth-serving organizations, and how ins...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Questions Answered, Episode 1

October 28, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Today’s episode is the first in a special series with attorney/survivor Kathryn Robb all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse. Today we will get an update on Kathryn’s own case under the New York Child Victims Act, talk a bunch about defamation including ways for survivors to protect themselves from being sued, statute of limitations revival legislation, anti-SLAPP laws, NDA’s and non-disparagement clauses, the Speak Up Act, responsibilities of youth-serving organizations, and how ins...

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 1

October 28, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Today’s episode is the first in a special series with attorney/survivor Kathryn Robb all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse. Today we will get an update on Kathryn’s own case under the New York Child Victims Act, talk a bunch about defamation including ways for survivors to protect themselves from being sued, statute of limitations revival legislation, anti-SLAPP laws, NDAs and non-disparagement clauses, the Speak Up Act, responsibilities of youth-serving organizations, and how insu...

Leigh Corfman, Silence Breaker

October 14, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Leigh Corfman went public with sexual abuse allegations against Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in 2017. She was 14 when she says  Asst. DA Moore, age 32, groomed and abused her. Nine other women also came forward with stories of their own. It’s been a difficult road for Leigh, but she says she would do it all over again.  In a case that wrapped up earlier this year, Leigh sued Roy Moore for defamation, saying he painted her as a liar while denying her accusations of child sexual abuse. ...

The Brave Women Behind The Keepers

July 01, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

If you have watched the Netflix documentary series The Keepers you will recognize our three guests today: Gemma Hoskins, Abbie Schaub, and Teresa Lancaster. Each of these brave, determined, morally upstanding women played a vital role in uncovering the horrific crimes and coverups at the heart of the documentary. If you haven’t seen The Keepers, the episode intro will fill you in. And our guests will inspire you with their strength and unending fight for justice.  Show Notes Read updates f...

Sarah Klein, Attorney, Advocate, & Larry Nassar Survivor

June 09, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Sarah Klein is an attorney for the California law firm Manly, Stewart and Finaldi and a leading voice on sexual abuse and other legal issues in the media. She is also the first known victim of former Olympic Women’s Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Sarah was an elite gymnast who trained from the age of 8 under Coach John Geddert, the head coach for the 2012 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team whose gym she describes as highly abusive, cult-like, and even worse than the sexual abuse she suffe...

Sarah Klein, Attorney, Advocate, & Former Elite Gymnast

June 09, 2022 15:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

Sarah Klein is an attorney for the California law firm Manly, Stewart and Finaldi and a leading voice on sexual abuse and other legal issues in the media. She is also the first known victim of former Olympic Women’s Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Sarah was an elite gymnast who trained from the age of 8 under Coach John Geddert, the head coach for the 2012 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team whose gym she describes as highly abusive, cult-like, and even worse than the sexual abuse she suffe...

Stephen Mills, Author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood

April 25, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

Stephen Mills is the author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood published by Henry Holt & Company. In this first of many interviews I will be co-hosting with my friend, attorney, and advocate Kathryn Robb, we three survivors of child sexual abuse share a moving discussion about the emotional impact of abuse, challenges specific to male survivors, how predators operate, parents who missed the signs, correcting misconceptions, the lawsuit Stephen filed, and so much more. Read my blog piece ...

Stephen Mills Author of CHOSEN

April 25, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

Stephen Mills is the author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood published by Henry Holt & Company. In this first of many interviews I will be co-hosting with my friend, attorney and advocate Kathryn Robb, we three survivors of child sexual abuse share a moving discussion about the emotional impact of abuse, challenges specific to male survivors, how predators operate, parents who missed the signs, correcting misconceptions, the lawsuit Stephen filed, and so much more. Enter to win a hard...

Donna Palomba: Victimized and Vindicated

March 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Donna Palomba is a nationally-recognized speaker, author, and advocate for survivors of sexual crimes whose story was recently featured in a special 2-hour episode of Dateline. Following a harrowing home invasion and assault in 1993, Donna faced further victimization when the police department mishandled her case, after which she set about to change to both police policy and Connecticut state law. Donna went on to form the national non-profit organization, Jane Doe No More in 2007. She now e...

Chandra Moyer

February 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Chandra Moyer was 37 years old when her high-functioning life was disrupted by frightening flashbacks. Chandra set out to piece together the fragments of her emerging memories and, when she put two and two together, it added up to child sexual abuse.  Chandra’s story helps illuminate the intense and bewildering experience of being overwhelmed by flashbacks and how to make sense of the information they can bring. We also discuss family estrangement, Chandra’s contribution to the fight agains...

Chandra Moyer on Flashbacks, Fragments & Facing Trauma

February 18, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Chandra Moyer was 37 years old when her high-functioning life was disrupted by frightening flashbacks. Chandra set out to piece together the fragments of her emerging memories and, when she put two and two together, it added up to child sexual abuse.  Chandra’s story helps illuminate the intense and bewildering experience of being overwhelmed by flashbacks and how to make sense of the information they can bring. We also discuss family estrangement, Chandra’s contribution to the fight agains...

Suicide Prevention Advocate Kevin Hines

February 04, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Kevin Hines tells the story of his attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19, his traumatic infancy, and his struggles with mental illness. We talk about suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, and the rewards and challenges of advocacy work in this emotional and poignant conversation.  Countries & regions outside the U.S, find a crisis center in your area at the International Association for Suicide Prevention website https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ https://...

Kevin Hines

February 04, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

Kevin Hines tells the story of his attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19, his traumatic infancy, and his struggles with mental illness. We talk about suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, and the rewards and challenges of advocacy work in this emotional and poignant conversation.  Show Notes Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about p...

The Power of Music with Singer Songwriter Maddie Morris

August 24, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Maddie Morris is a contemporary folk musician who won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2019 and has been described as "leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters." Maddie’s music uses personal storytelling to embody political ideas, and their music tackles issues ranging from LGBTQIA identities to poverty, sexual violence, and voting to name a few. Maddie's first EP, Purgatory was described as being the “manifesto for survivors of abuse forced to self-isolate in the COV...

Maddie & Me

August 24, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Maddie Morris is a contemporary folk musician who won the BBC Radio 2 young folk award in 2019 and has been described as "leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters." Maddie’s music uses personal storytelling to embody political ideas, and their music tackles issues ranging from LGBTQIA identities to poverty, sexual violence, and voting to name a few. Maddie's first EP, Purgatory was described as being the “manifesto for survivors of abuse forced to self-isolate in the COV...

Ryan Soscia: Creator of the JDoe App to Track Sexual Offenders

September 25, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Ryan Soscia is the Founder & CEO of JDoe, a reporting app for survivors of sexual assault that identifies repeat offenders. Ryan explains the app's intriguing origin story in which a group of his friends identified a mutual abuser and the stunning events that followed.  Ryan's firsthand experience inspired him to create the app as a way to reduce sexual violence by solving the problem of underreported repeat offenders. Learn how the app work, then help increase its effectiveness simply by sp...

An App to Track Offenders of Sexual Violence

September 25, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Ryan Soscia is the Founder & CEO of JDoe, a reporting app for survivors of sexual assault that identifies repeat offenders. Ryan explains the app's intriguing origin story in which a group of his friends identified a mutual abuser and the stunning events that followed.  Ryan's firsthand experience inspired him to create the app as a way to reduce sexual violence by solving the problem of underreported repeat offenders. Learn how the app work, then help increase its effectiveness simply by sp...

Beneath the Surface of Sobriety Lies Trauma

September 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Jen Elizabeth speaks openly about addiction recovery with an emphasis on the trauma that frequently underlies addiction and the emotional work required to stop using, develop new coping mechanisms, and begin to heal from trauma. Jen was raised in a cult where she was sexually abused by her pastor and neglected by her parents. She became addicted to alcohol and drugs at a young age, ended up homeless, and in and out of prison. Today Jen is a respected speaker, a mom of two young children, a...

Trauma and Addiction with Jen Elizabeth

September 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Jen Elizabeth speaks openly about her addiction recovery and the trauma she lived through. We talk about the fact that trauma frequently underlies addiction and discuss the emotional work required to stop using, develop new coping mechanisms, and begin to heal from trauma. Jen was raised in a cult where she was sexually abused by her pastor and neglected by her parents. She became addicted to alcohol and drugs at a young age, ended up homeless, and in and out of prison. Today Jen is a resp...

My Moment of Truth

September 04, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

It's me, Miranda, on the first episode since I filed a sexual assault lawsuit. I talk about what's happened in my life since. I also discuss statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, the NY Child Victims Act, my first tattoo, and more.  Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website c...

Moment of Truth

September 04, 2020 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

It's just me, Miranda, in the first episode since filing a sexual assault lawsuit. I talk about what's happened in my life since and discuss statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, the NY Child Victims Act, my first tattoo, and more. Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website c...

The Trauma of Gun Violence with Newtown Action Alliance Leader Po Murray

June 26, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Po Murray Chairs the grassroots non-profit organization, Newtown Action Alliance which formed in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy--and which I helped found. Po explains the grassroots group's efforts to stem gun violence through legislation and cultural change. We talk about activism as a means of addressing trauma, and the widespread effects of gun violence in America. Visit the Newtown Action Alliance website and sign up for newsletters with action alerts and updates, or volunteer from ...

Honor with Action

June 26, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Po Murray, Chair of the grassroots Newtown Action Alliance, is a friend and personal hero. She explains the grassroots group's efforts to stem gun violence through legislation and cultural change. We also talk about activism as a means of addressing trauma, and the widespread effects of gun violence in America. Visit the Newtown Action Alliance website and sign up for newsletters with action alerts and updates, or to volunteer from anywhere in the country. Sign up for the Junior Newtown Ac...

EMDR: What it is and How it Works

June 12, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Psychotherapist and EMDR consultant Barbara Heffernan, LCSW explains how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works and walks listeners through the application of this effective trauma treatment. Barbara discusses the positive outcomes she sees as a trauma specialist when treating patients with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Miranda describes her own brief experience as an EMDR patient and asks Barbara for her take on the results.  Show Notes Learn ab...

EMDR: What it is and How it Works with Barbara Heffernan, LCSW

June 12, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Psychotherapist and EMDR consultant Barbara Heffernan, LCSW explains how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works and walks listeners through the application of this effective trauma treatment. Barbara discusses the positive outcomes she sees as a trauma specialist when treating patients with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Miranda describes her own brief experience as an EMDR patient and asks Barbara for her take on the results.  Show Notes Learn ab...

Two Survivors Talk Justice with Attorney & Advocate Kathryn Robb

May 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

My first returning guest Kathryn Robb talks with me about changes to Title IX (put in place by Betsy DeVos) that make it harder for victims of sexual assault to get justice, as well as updates in child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws and the added risk posed by the pandemic for current victims of child abuse. Show Notes Child USA website statute of limitations information Child USA website laws around the country Child USAdvocacy website If you appreciate this content, please don...

Two Survivors Talk Justice

May 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

My first returning guest Kathryn Robb talks with me about changes to Title IX (put in place by Betsy DeVos) that make it harder for victims of sexual assault to get justice, as well as updates in child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws and the added risk posed by the pandemic for current victims of child abuse. Show Notes Child USA website statute of limitations information Child USA website laws around the country Child USAdvocacy website Find the Truth & Consequences website, Fac...

Bikers Against Child Abuse

May 15, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

My guests Irish and Kenaz describe their work as volunteer members of Bikers Against Child Abuse, or BACA. The group’s mission is to create a safer environment for abused children. They do this by working in conjunction with local and state officials when it has been determined that the child is frightened by their environment and could benefit from BACA’s protective services. These include emotional support and a physical presence when appropriate, including during court proceedings and as ...

The Nervous System Keeps the Score

May 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Somatic Experiencing taps into the science of the autonomic nervous system to treat trauma in a non-invasive manner. Expressive art therapist Carol Hodson explains this intriguing treatment modality and also discusses the power of art as a healing tool.  Video: What Israeli Schoolchildren Sing to Deal With Rockets https://youtu.be/1LG2Qkcn7iM Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitt...

The Nervous System Keeps the Score with Somatic Therapist Carol Hodson

May 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Somatic Experiencing taps into the science of the autonomic nervous system to treat trauma in a non-invasive manner. Expressive art therapist Carol Hodson explains this intriguing treatment modality and also discusses the power of art as a healing tool.  Video: What Israeli Schoolchildren Sing to Deal With Rockets https://youtu.be/1LG2Qkcn7iM  If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1 Find...

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