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Dear Katie: Survivor Stories

The Dear Katie Podcast features survivors of sexual assault, rape, and abuse; supporters; authors; celebrities; and agents of change about their survivorship and support. Learn how their journeys can help all survivors and their supporters. Delve into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving. After Katie Koestner appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first person

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S4E3 6:15am Peloton Cardio

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/07/29

Jumping in the car with some friends, Jennifer finds herself the target of a new acquaintance. To cope with the shame and pain, she turns to alcohol and drugs, becoming an addict before she starts 7th grade. After 10 years of active addiction, she ends up in rehab where she was able to start her journey to sobriety and healing. Now, Jennifer Storm is 25 years sober, a published author, and has been working as a victim advocate for 20 years. Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner Editor: Nick

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S4E2 Alethea Sings Unveiled

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/07/20

Insidious and powerful, the La Luz del Mundo Megachurch's indoctrination permeates Alethea's community for generations. The good girl of her church choir, she finds herself the target of the second apostle's grooming at the age of 11, with her family coaching her to search for salvation in church leadership. Immersed in the disturbing culture where young girls urge to serve their leader unconditionally, Alethea Coronado, fourth generation survivor of a religious cult, would only realize that she was

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S4E1 Bubbles and Bubbly in a Bottle

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/07/13

“It's never going to happen again. I am going to get help.” The most dangerous words an abuser can say. After the first time her ex-partner got physical, Amanda stayed with him, trapped until he forced her hand and put the kids in danger. Surviving through the mayhem of verbal and physical abuse at the hands of someone she was supposed to trust, she tells her story of resilience, looking to comfort and bring hope to others in the same situation. Today, Amanda Lee, author, single mom of two, and

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S3E25 40 Minute Nap with Cherry Starburst

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/06/29

A soldier, author, and poet, Jacob Patchen writes deeply emotional stories exploring abuse, family, and mental health. Using his experiences as a combat veteran and youth counselor, he weilds the pen as a tool for inspiring hope and bravery. Jacob's works include Words That Matter, Of Love and War, and At Daddy's Hands: Courage Knows No Age. Find out more about Jake and his inciting fiction and provocative poetry here: https://jacobpaulpatchen.com/ Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner Editor:

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S3E24 Shades of Malta

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/06/15

Tracy stumbles frantically into her daughter’s bathroom at TCU finding her slumped in the shower, wearing a t-shirt, and unresponsive. Minutes later, the authorities arrive, her daughter is pronounced dead, and Tracy’s life is changed forever. After investigation, it is determined that her daughter was raped and strangled by a man with not one, but two, prior sexual assault allegations filed against him. It is this injustice, coupled with grief, that transforms Tracy into “a mom on a mission.” Since

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S3E23 Electro Pop in Hollywood

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/06/01

“I can’t play the game anymore” – After suffering abuse from both her first boyfriend and her first music producer in her final years of high school, Rachele Royale speaks out about what it means to recognize and heal from generational abuse, as well as the seemingly inexorable experience of sexual violence and womanhood. An independent singer, actress and dancer, she paints a vision of cooperation and revolution for the future generations of the music industry. Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie

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S3E22 Deeper than Melanin

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/05/18

'I don't want to be strong anymore - but what are the options? I have to be strong because I'm forced to be.' When the opportunity to promote and discuss her book Melanin knocks on the Marie’s door, so do the hands of a man who can’t understand the word 'no'. Her host creates an environment of discomfort - until she steps up and pushes pack. Marie shares the inner conflict of being a strong black woman: the exhaustion and frustration, as well as the ultimate acceptance and embracing of her strength

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S3E21 NYC Pizza Snob

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/05/04

The bad boys are interesting, adventurous, and far more exciting the a run-of-the-mill accountant - or so Kristin thought. He quickly becomes controlling, preventing her from going out and trying to force her to stop her medication. Kristin's mental health becomes a vulnerability, a target for her abuser to leverage; however, as she heals, she finds a support system that empowers her to return to school and in turn, supporting fellow survivors. Today, she shares her knowledge and experience with

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S3E20 Tribes and Villages Everywhere

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/04/21

This week, we host Nicole Matthews, Executive Director of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition and proud descendant of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. She describes the ripples of violence that colonization have sent through communities across the United States, naming the intersectional nature of violence against native women. To truly understand and enact change, we must acknowledge the ways our histories and cultures affect our experiences of and approach to violence, and shine a

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S3E19 Yoga Before Bedtime

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/04/06

On the first day of class, Laura sits in the back of the room, distracted by the summer heat, when her ex-boyfriend saunters in. Still friends, they hang out until the last day of class, when he invites her to celebrate with a cup of wine. Within 2 sips, she falls back and the hem of her pink skirt is seared into her mind as the last memory of the night, still present now 35 years later. Today, Laura shares her story of survivorship, her conflict with her mother, and ultimately, forgiveness. Hosts:

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S3E18 Lacrosse Center Moving Forward

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/03/23

At thirteen, Ray meets a new boy in her class, bumbling into her first awkward tween relationship. Her inexperience quickly becomes a vulnerability, and her new beau takes advantage of her naïveté to manipulate her into sexual activity. Blindsided by these new experiences, Ray's encounters with her young abuser become the subject of scrutiny as her school questions her story. Today, she shares her turbulent journey into adolescence, testifying to the resilience and strength of survivors as she

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S3E17 Zuni Cafe Brine Chicken (Special Guest: Kelly...

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/03/09

A frog thrown in boiling water will jump out. But a frog put in a pot of water and heated to boiling will die. Author Kelly Sundberg describes her relationship with her husband, and how an initially innocent relationship slowly morphs into a storm of fear and violence. At first, her strength masks her suffering, but in the end, it saves her. Today, Kelly shares her story of abuse, survival, and liberation. To find out more about Kelly and her work, go to: https://kellysundberg.com/ Hosts: Claire

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S3E16 Red Balloon in Belly

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/02/23

Trauma often causes a disconnect between the body and mind; to protect ourselves from the horrors of the present, we inhibit our ability to feel. However, this can prevent us from developing the emotional resilience to find our way out of our place of pain. A survivor of suicide, Matthew Green has created a path to healing from this inner discord. In this episode, he discusses his work with 5th Place, guiding students to a place of emotional safety and stability. To find out more about 5th Place,

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S3E15 One Legged Green (Special Guest: Ken Green)

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/02/09

Sleeping in the hallway at 12, Ken remembers mysteriously waking without pajamas, finding a family friend touching him. Threatened by the perpetrator to keep his silence, he suffers years of violence, finding golf as a refuge while isolated in a foreign country. Now, as a professional golfer, he shares his journey climbing his way out from pain, triumphing over the mental health challenges throughout his life to find his way to healing and success. Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner Editor:

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S3E14 7 Layer Chocolate Cake

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/01/26

From homeless to hero, Michael Unbroken is the author of the best-selling book Think Unbroken and is a coach, mentor, and educator for adult survivors of child abuse. He spends his time helping other survivors get out of "The Vortex" to become the HERO of their story! Michael hosts The Think Unbroken podcast and is on a mission to end generational trauma in his lifetime through education and information. Find more about Michael at https://www.thinkunbroken.com/ Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie

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S3E13 Rebellious Cherub

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2023/01/12

New to the college dating scene, Sarah is excited to experience all of hookup culture and lose her virginity. They find themselves in a casual relationship with a frat boy who pushes their boundaries over and over again. Sarah runs those moments through her mind, doubting whether it was her fault, and quickly finds herself experiencing the darker sides of fraternity brotherhood and a sexually charged party scene. Pushing beyond the abuse, they become an advocate for the survivors in their community,

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S3E12 Ba Ba Beth Sheep

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2022/12/29

Barely old enough to form memories, Beth lies in fear in her bed, night after night. Her seemingly perfect family hides a dark core, burying her in psychological and sexual trauma. She emerges from her childhood a survivor, poet, and advocate, writing a path to strength and healing. Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner Editor: Craig Stanton Producer: Emily Wang

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S3E11 Running in Neon

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2022/12/15

This week, our episode features Anita Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, a Nigerian physician who is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through medical practice, social activism and public advocacy against gender-based violence. Professionally, Dr. DaSilva-Ibru is a consultant specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as a public health physician, with over 20 years’ experience in private practice. She is also the founder of the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF), a non-profit

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S3E10 Superspeeding Flash (Special Guest: Shawn...

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2022/12/01

Wielding his degree in public health as a preventative weapon, Shawn shares how he navigates empathizing with intersectionally disadvantaged communities. Shawn delves into one of his processes of prevention: working with those who perpetuate hateful rhetoric. He explains the power of tracing hate back to its root, and learning what brought perpetrators to their beliefs, to better understand, and better assist the restoration of violent or hateful individuals contributing to rape culture. To hear

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S3E9 Venomous Irish Jig

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2022/11/17

From farmer’s country to rich New England town, 13-year-old Rae Beth was the new kid at her middle school. As an outcast, she found friendship in a classmate who did not share the privileges of their peers. At her new best friend’s birthday party, Rae Beth is sexually assaulted for the first time by her friend’s father, the beginning of a series of repeated, chilling instances. After six years of silence, she is now a year away from a master’s degree in social work, and a career in advocacy for

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