Latest Survivorstories Podcast Episodes
28. Getting Uncomfortable with Anna Akana
Gray Area Stories - December 08, 2022 03:32 - 51 minutesErica and Johanna lay down on the floor with content creator Anna Akana to discuss changing the narrative of sexual violence and allyship. How do we approach a world without rape culture? By holding each other accountable - which is uncomfortable work! Lean into the discomfort with us! [Conten...
27. The Profundity of Pleasure with EbonyJanice Moore
Gray Area Stories - November 10, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutesErica and Johanna are joined by special guest EbonyJanice for a party of passion and pleasure. From using vibrators that suck (in a good way!) to feeling all of our feelings, how do we connect to our embodied sensuality after sexual trauma? EbonyJanice discusses strategies for loving ourselves o...
26. Knowing It’s Never Our Fault with Tess Bartholomew
Gray Area Stories - October 27, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode, we discuss the way in which sharing our stories of sexual assault can help us to acknowledge our trauamas. Is there a difference between sexual assault and sexual trauma? Why do we blame ourselves for sexual violence that doesn’t feel “bad enough”? Grab a cup of tea or some Hall...
25. Your Story Belongs To You with Thea Monyeé
Gray Area Stories - October 13, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutesTake a deep breath and join us as we explore the authority of our voices and the power of claiming and shaping our stories with Thea Monyeé. How can we practice trusting our instincts as survivors when those around us wish to place our stories in their own containers? [Content Warning]: This ...
24. Joy Episode with Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter
Gray Area Stories - February 24, 2022 13:30 - 33 minutesJoin us for our first ever Joy Episode - a series of episodes all about cultivating joy! Erica and Johanna sit down with a super special guest, Johanna’s sister and all-around magical human, Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter!!! Nailah takes us through her joyful morning - dropping in...
23. Finding the Right Words with Vilna Bashi
Gray Area Stories - February 10, 2022 13:30 - 38 minutesThis week Johanna and Erica welcome survivor guest Vilna Bashi to share her stories. They discuss the inadequate, or, as Vilna puts it, the “horrible and stupid-ass” terms used to describe acts of sexual violence. Later, Vilna helps us dive into visioning a world where all people can walk safel...
22. Listener Story: Michelle's Story
Gray Area Stories - December 16, 2021 14:30 - 26 minutesErica and Johanna reflect on a listener-submitted story from Michelle, leading to a very “gray area” conversation. This week’s Blanket Burrito is any small object you can fiddle with in your hands. ! So grab something petite and prepare for dialogue about reporting sexual assault and also reactin...
Listener Story 5: Michelle's Story
Gray Area Stories - December 16, 2021 14:30 - 26 minutesErica and Johanna reflect on a listener-submitted story from Michelle, leading to a very “gray area” conversation. This week’s Blanket Burrito is any small object you can fiddle with in your hands. ! So grab something petite and prepare for dialogue about reporting sexual assault and also reacti...
21. Your Truth is Still Your Truth with Candace Nicholas-Lippman
Gray Area Stories - December 02, 2021 13:30 - 29 minutesErica and Johanna are pleased to welcome survivor guest Candace Nicholas-Lippman. Light a strawberry shortcake-scented candle and join us as we witness Candace’s truth and discuss the magical qualities of journaling. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual a...
Your Truth is Still Your Truth with Candace Nicholas-Lippman
Gray Area Stories - December 02, 2021 13:30 - 29 minutesErica and Johanna are pleased to welcome survivor guest Candace Nicholas-Lippman. Light a strawberry shortcake-scented candle and join us as we witness Candace’s truth and discuss the magical qualities of journaling. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual...
Welcome to Season 2 (We Have Seasons Now!)
Gray Area Stories - November 18, 2021 13:30 - 29 minutesAt long last, Johanna and Erica are back, and this time, there’s SEASONS! Join them as they remember the summer (all things Travis Barker) and introduce the upcoming JOY SERIES (as well as introducing Johanna's NEW DOG!!!!) Welcome to Season 2, friends! Follow us @grayareastories and visit ww...
20. Welcome to Season 2 (We Have Seasons Now!)
Gray Area Stories - November 18, 2021 13:30 - 29 minutesAt long last, Johanna and Erica are back, and this time, there’s SEASONS! Join them as they remember the summer (all things Travis Barker) and introduce the upcoming JOY SERIES (as well as introducing Johanna's NEW DOG!!!!) Welcome to Season 2, friends! Follow us @grayareastories and visit www....
Listener Story 4: Tara's Story
Gray Area Stories - April 22, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesWith tears and laughter, Joh and Erica discuss grief and the loss of a dear friend as well as the excitement of an upcoming wedding! This week’s listener submission story comes from Tara who says “when thinking about what story to share, my first thought was ‘which one should I share?’” Tara’s s...
19. Listener Story: Tara's Story
Gray Area Stories - April 22, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesWith tears and laughter, Joh and Erica discuss grief and the loss of a dear friend as well as the excitement of an upcoming wedding! This week’s listener submission story comes from Tara who says “when thinking about what story to share, my first thought was ‘which one should I share?’” Tara’s st...
Listener Story 4
Gray Area Stories - April 22, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutesWith tears and laughter, Joh and Erica discuss grief and the loss of a dear friend as well as the excitement of an upcoming wedding! This week’s listener submission story comes from Tara who says “when thinking about what story to share, my first thought was ‘which one should I share?’” Tara’s s...
Why Are We Doing This?
Gray Area Stories - March 25, 2021 12:30 - 26 minutesThis week, Johanna and Erica reflect on their motivation to do this work and their strategically joy-filled process of collectively visioning a future beyond r*pe culture. Join them as they explore how we can mine the expertise of our own stories for healing wisdom and as they investigate the ca...
18. Why Are We Doing This?
Gray Area Stories - March 25, 2021 12:30 - 26 minutesThis week, Johanna and Erica reflect on their motivation to do this work and their strategically joy-filled process of collectively visioning a future beyond r*pe culture. Join them as they explore how we can mine the expertise of our own stories for healing wisdom and as they investigate the cat...
KPFA International Women's Day Special: Restorative Justice and Releasing Responsibility
Gray Area Stories - March 11, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutesTune in for this bonus episode which first aired on KPFA as part of the KPFA International Women's Day programming. Join us as Johanna shares her saga of waiting for a new vibrator to be delivered and Erica shares her joy in getting in touch with her body. This episode contains our interview wit...
17. KPFA International Women's Day Special: Restorative Justice and Releasing Responsibility
Gray Area Stories - March 11, 2021 13:00 - 57 minutesTune in for this bonus episode which first aired on KPFA as part of the KPFA International Women's Day programming. Join us as Johanna shares her saga of waiting for a new vibrator to be delivered and Erica shares her joy in getting in touch with her body. This episode contains our interview with...
16. Sharing Our Survivor Story with Desdemona Dallas
Gray Area Stories - January 21, 2021 13:30 - 50 minutesJohanna and Erica are back in 2021 and thrilled to welcome survivor Desdemona Dallas. Sip on some tea while listening to Dallas’ journey of recognizing their trauma and reclaiming their survivor story. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual v...
Sharing Our Survivor Story with Desdemona Dallas
Gray Area Stories - January 21, 2021 13:30 - 50 minutesJohanna and Erica are back in 2021 and thrilled to welcome survivor Desdemona Dallas. Sip on some tea while listening to Dallas’ journey of recognizing their trauma and reclaiming their survivor story. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual...
Goodbye 2020!
Gray Area Stories - December 31, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutesThis week, Johanna and Erica reflect on what they’ve learned about themselves and this podcast in 2020, while looking ahead to continued co-creation of this healing space with you (our listeners!) in 2021. Please visit the website to find our end-of-year survey and share how you’ve felt while li...
15. Goodbye 2020!
Gray Area Stories - December 31, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutesThis week, Johanna and Erica reflect on what they’ve learned about themselves and this podcast in 2020, while looking ahead to continued co-creation of this healing space with you (our listeners!) in 2021. Please visit the website to find our end-of-year survey and share how you’ve felt while lis...
14. Listener Story: Carissa's Story
Gray Area Stories - December 17, 2020 13:30 - 28 minutesJoin Erica and Johanna for this week’s listener story, coming in from Carissa of Los Angeles, CA. Carissa says, “Sharing this story is difficult and so is liberation.” E & J also discuss their experiences in their bodies during this tumultuous 2020 including Erica’s experience with pregnancy loss...
Listener Story 3: Carissa's Story
Gray Area Stories - December 17, 2020 13:30 - 28 minutesJoin Erica and Johanna for this week’s listener story, coming in from Carissa of Los Angeles, CA. Carissa says, “Sharing this story is difficult and so is liberation.” E & J also discuss their experiences in their bodies during this tumultuous 2020 including Erica’s experience with pregnancy los...
Listener Story 3
Gray Area Stories - December 17, 2020 13:30 - 28 minutesJoin Erica and Johanna for this week’s listener story, coming in from Carissa of Los Angeles, CA. Carissa says, “Sharing this story is difficult and so is liberation.” E & J also discuss their experiences in their bodies during this tumultuous 2020 including Erica’s experience with pregnancy los...
13. Survivor Self-Defense with Nicole Snell
Gray Area Stories - December 03, 2020 13:30 - 50 minutesThis week E+J sit down with Nicole Snell to talk about her experience with street harassment and her journey becoming a self-defense instructor and skilled solo adventurer. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Nik de...
Survivor Self-Defense with Nicole Snell
Gray Area Stories - December 03, 2020 13:30 - 50 minutesThis week E+J sit down with Nicole Snell to talk about her experience with street harassment and her journey becoming a self-defense instructor and skilled solo adventurer. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Nik ...
Saying ‘Enough’ with Aaron Ricciardi
Gray Area Stories - November 19, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutesJoin Erica and Johanna in discussion this week with survivor Aaron Ricciardi who shares his survivor story in the form of a crown of sonnets detailing the many years of abuse he survived at the hands of his drama teacher. Aaron speaks on the power of being ruthlessly honest, naming his abuser, a...
12. Saying ‘Enough’ with Aaron Ricciardi
Gray Area Stories - November 19, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutesJoin Erica and Johanna in discussion this week with survivor Aaron Ricciardi who shares his survivor story in the form of a crown of sonnets detailing the many years of abuse he survived at the hands of his drama teacher. Aaron speaks on the power of being ruthlessly honest, naming his abuser, an...
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