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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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S7E18 The Authority Gap: Researching the Roots of...

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2025/06/05

Mary Ann Sieghart is a journalist, broadcaster, author, TED speaker, and consultant. Her bestselling book, The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and What We Can Do About It came out in 2021 and has struck a chord around the world, resonating with many women devalued in working spaces. She is a Visiting Professor at the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London and was Chair of the Judges for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2022. Her mission is

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S7E17 Iceland's Wonderwoman of Survivorship

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2025/05/29

Svava Brooks is a survivor of child sexual abuse and the co-founder of a nationwide child sexual abuse prevention and education organization in Iceland called “Blátt áfram.” She is also a certified instructor and facilitator for Darkness to Light Stewards of Children, as well as a certified Crisis Intervention Specialist, a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, a BellaNet Teen support group facilitator, a Certified TRE® Provider, and a Trauma Recovery Coach. The mother of three children,

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Re:wind to Re:process Track S4E9 Soul Singing &...

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2025/05/22

Find new insights from this classic episode featuring Greg Kolwicz and Marcel Anderson. As a boy, Greg was groomed by an older friend, who showed him pornography for the first time and pushed him to engage in sexual acts. He struggled to accept that this abuse happened to him as a man and couldn’t share his experience for a decade. As a young adult, Marcel suffered intense physical and sexual abuse after being held at gunpoint by an invader. His faith allowed him to survive the traumatizing

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01:26:03

S7E16 Jurisdiction and Justice in Antigua

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2025/05/15

'The adrenaline in my body was like nothing I've ever felt.' Ten years ago, Derrick's world was rocked when his daughter was raped by a police officer. Fighting for justice in a system built against survivors, he pushes to have her voice heard. Derrick walks us through the experience of being a supportive parent during the aftermath of sexual assault, guiding us through the ways he cared for his daughter and fought for justice. Derrick Hurley is a proud husband and father of three daughters. He

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56:36

S7E15 The Daughter of the Rapist: Sexual Violence...

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2025/05/08

'Sometimes I don't want to be a warrior anymore.'Dianne Braley is a Massachusetts-based, multi-award-winning author and nurse. During the process of writing her second novel, a person in her family was charged and convicted of sexual assault. This turned Dianne and her family's world on its head and led her to take on writing the book in the voice of a secondary victim, the perpetrator's daughter. Although fiction, this book was largely inspired by this horrific crime and the ensuing trial. Host:

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S7E14 Taking Off Trauma's Sunglasses for 4 Hours

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2025/05/01

This week, walk through the inner workings of the mind with therapist Rachel Stanton. She shares how she works with clients to process traumatic memories and creates emotional safety to address difficult feelings. Rachel Stanton is a psychotherapist with a practice in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. She specializes in helping people heal after traumas like sexual assault, and offers EMDR intensives that help people get better in days, not years. Host: Katie Koestner Editor: Evan Mader Producers:

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S7E13 Meeting Your Match on Callisto

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2025/04/24

'That's how they evade justice ... they drop out of school and that Title IX case goes away.' 'No record is ever made.' Tracy DeTomasi is a licensed clinical social worker and has worked in the field of gender based violence for nearly 25 years. As the CEO of Callisto, she is bringing innovative technology as a solution to addressing sexual assault. Callisto is a national nonprofit organization leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower survivors of sexual violence. Callisto’s encrypted

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S7E12 Secrecy and Sexual Abuse in Mormon Country

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2025/04/17

Valarie Clark Miller seemed to live a picture-perfect life, but her flawless facade masked a haunting past. Suffering a lifetime of abuse that eventually takes her life, her fight for justice continues with a newly released book, Hometown Betrayal: A Tragic Story of Secrecy and Sexual Abuse in Mormon Country, featuring the perspectives of her family. John R. Miller shares his experience navigating the cultures that protect sexual predators and raises awareness about sexual violence and its

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S7E11 Custody Battles in the Court of Abuse

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2025/04/10

Today, we're joined by Reneé Rodriguez, founder of Best Foot Forward Consulting and creator of The Custody Blueprint®, who empowers parents navigating custody battles with narcissistic co-parents. Drawing from her own experience and a diverse background in education, coaching, and strategic planning, Reneé provides a proven framework for presenting evidence effectively in court. She helps parents, often victims of psychological abuse, protect their children, build a case strategy, and secure the

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S7E10 Dancing to Techno, Tribal, and House

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2025/04/03

'My father would beat my mother, and my mother would blame me. Speaking about her experience growing up in a turbulent home, Sabrina Osso sheds light on the patterns of abuse and violence that encompassed her childhood. Fueled by the journey out of her early traumatic life, she dedicates herself to improving families and creating safe homes through her business, Osso Safe. Host: Katie Koestner Editor: Evan Mader Producers: Catrina Aglubat and Emily Wang

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S7E9 From Rage to Resilience Myth: A Chat with Soraya...

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2025/03/27

Soraya Chemaly is an award-winning author and activist. As a cultural critic, she writes and speaks frequently about gender norms, politics, and technology and their relationship to violence, risk, and social justice. She is the former Executive Director of The Representation Project and Director and co-founder of the Women’s Media Center Speech Project, both dedicated to protecting and expanding women's civic and political participation. Her first book, Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women’s Anger,

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Re:wind to Re:process Track S1E10 Expert Episode:...

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2025/03/20

Sit back and enjoy fantastic insights from our phenomenal guest Gordon Braxton. Gordon Braxton joins Katie and Claire to discuss how his work as an activist and educator has shaped his upcoming book, which focuses on violence prevention and specifically addresses black boys. Braxton talks about challenging stereotypes, changing narratives, and the hope he sees in the next generation. Braxton is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He was a peer

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S7E8 Epstein's Date in My Day Planner

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2025/03/13

'There was something just... sitting there.'Jess Michaels is a 3x founder, TEDx speaker, and dance industry professional with 30 years of experience as a performer, educator, and entrepreneur. She is also a 1991 survivor of sexual assault by Jeffrey Epstein who has lived with PTSD for over 30 years. Today, she's the founder, CEO, and driving force behind 3Joannes Sexual Assault First Aid. Through her work, Jess equips communities with trauma-sensitive skills, language, pre-crisis protocols, and

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S7E7 Military Might out of Male Survivorship

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2025/03/06

'I had been spending my entire career encouraging victims to report and I had never reported mine, I had never told anybody.'This week, Dave Markel shares his incredible journey from advocate to survivor. Initially working tirelessly with the justice system and advocacy network to serve victims of sexual assault, his work eventually frees him to share his own survivor story. Today, Dave shares his voice with thousands, hoping to connect with and support survivors around the world. Dave Markel is

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S7E6 Ancestral Advocacy: From Survivorship at UC...

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2025/02/27

Bringing attention to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, Dr. Annita Lucchesi sheds light on the populations at risk, how trafficking happens, and what we can do to help. Her personal journey mirrors the geographies of her community's struggles, resulting in her interest in mapping. Today, she researches Indigenous cartography, land-based violence, and earth sciences, merging her passion for geography with her Cheyenne roots. Dr. Annita Lucchesi is a Cheyenne researcher,

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Re:wind to Re:process Track S6E15 Splitting the Law

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2025/02/20

Find new insights from our incredible guest, Rachael Denhollander. "How much is a little girl worth?" Guided by a strong sense of justice since she was young, Rachael decided at ten that she wanted to be an attorney. However, her experience reporting abuse in her church comes with a terrible lesson: don't report unless you can prove it. Taking this to heart, when her gymnastics coach Larry Nassar sexually assaults her, she stays silent. 16 years later, supported by investigative journalists and

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S7E5 Pet Snails with Taekwondo Black Belt

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2025/02/13

'I knew in this moment, this happened to me.' Emily Dinova is constantly curious and always looking to empower others through her art. She has spent years learning to find, forgive, and love herself. Bringing her journey to the page, her latest novel, The Antagonist, is a cathartic release from her childhood trauma. She is deeply passionate about connecting with others and helping them find a voice amongst the chaotic waves of life, and hopes her art can bring her and her voice closer to

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S7E4 Setting the Stage for Boundaries

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2025/02/06

Sharing her journey through learning and teaching, Kim Shively brings light to insights that storytelling in professional acting can provide. She reveals how navigating the personal can help us understand how to better set boundaries and tell stories in ways that honor ourselves and others. Kim Shively is a typical 21st-century multi-hyphenate: an actor, director, Intimacy Choreographer/Coordinator/Consultant, professor, and researcher. Her career evolution started with professional acting, added

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S7E3 Explicit Consent on Set: How Movies and TV Shows...

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2025/01/30

'The workplace is more often about are you willing to do X, Y, and Z.'Bringing consent-informed practices to Hollywood, Amanda Blumenthal shares her experiences coordinating intimate scenes to protect the safety of performers and crew while channeling an artistic vision for viewers. Examining the nuances of workplace and interpersonal consent, she sheds light on ways the industry sets standards for consent to navigate differences in power and create professional environments. Amanda Blumenthal is

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S7E2 Brave Box of Justice and Fearless Fighter

Dear Katie: Survivor Stories ·

2025/01/23

This week, Helene Weiss and Grant Boyd share their experiences advocating for survivors and working tirelessly to protect their rights in the courtroom. They share visions of hope and victory, bringing to light brave survivors who have pushed to make their voices heard and fight for themselves and their community. Helene Weiss is a partner at Marsh Law Firm and works on a wide range of cases representing survivors of sexual abuse. She is a former Special Victims Bureau Prosecutor who has tried

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