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In Season Two of her true crime series, The God Hook, journalist Carol Costello investigates the complex case of the Ohio Craigslist Killings—and in doing so, unearths the untold story of the crimes that preceded the murders—and the victims who’ve never received justice. Richard Beasley was convicted of murdering three men and attempting to kill a fourth in the fall of 2011, but before that heinous spree, authorities were building a human trafficking case against him. Now, working with the c ...
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Sexual Assault Survivor Stories -SASS- is a weekly podcast designed for the purpose of providing victims and survivors of sexual assault and rape information and a forum to better understand the complexities, adversities, victories, and all the dynamics of surviving and healing. But it's not just for victims and survivors! It's a podcast of learning about trauma-informed interviewing and the neuroscience of trauma and memory, understanding the victim impact of rape and sexual assault, knowin ...
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Traffick Talk

Traffick Talk

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Anti-trafficking discussions for the modern abolitionist. There is a path for ordinary people to have an extraordinary impact and join the fight against human trafficking. Hear what others are doing and join the movement.
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Team Protectors

Safe House Project

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Human trafficking isn’t just a grim headline in someone else’s neighborhood, it’s a seriouscrisis in our own communities. The Team Protectors podcast is the latest initiative from Safe House Project, spotlighting the leaders, survivors, faith communities, politicians, and everyday heroes determined to eradicate human trafficking by 2030. In each episode, co-hosts Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn share candid conversations about practical solutions that bring freedom within reach. From firsthan ...
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Welcome to Annie's Pink Chair Podcast With Annie Lobert. Annie is a wife to Oz Fox (original founding member of rock band Stryper, speaker, author (of Fallen), entrepreneur, thought leader, advocate for the abused, nonprofit founder and CEO, and a survivor of more than a decade of sex trafficking. Annie moved into full time advocacy using her personal experience as a guide and started mentoring and helping women who were still in and formerly in the sex industry. This podcast features interv ...
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TRIGGER WARNING - THIS PODCAST CONTAINS THE STORIES & EXPERIENCES OF THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. CONTENT MAY BE TRIGGERING. Welcome to "Conversations with my Sisters' Keepers," dedicated to normalizing the trauma recovery experience of survivors of complex trauma and gender-based violence (GBV). We bring awareness, share stories, and promote healing-centered conversations for lived experience professionals and allies in the gender-based violence and recovery sector ...
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True Crime Connections is a podcast and survivor-led platform where stories of abuse, trauma, and resilience are shared with raw honesty and purpose. We exist to break cycles of silence and shame by giving survivors the microphone — and turning their lived experiences into sparks of hope and healing for others. Whether you're questioning your past, grieving what you lost, or reclaiming who you are, this is your place to be seen, heard, and reminded: You’re not alone. And your story isn’t ove ...
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Driving Freedom Podcast

Truckers Against Trafficking

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Welcome to Driving Freedom, a TAT Podcast! As TAT works to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the truck, bus and energy industries to combat human trafficking as part of their regular jobs, we wanted to create a podcast that would serve as a helpful training tool to one of the largest mobile armies of eyes and ears out there on the roads seeking to recognize and report this heinous crime. Each short episode is designed to refresh critical issues learned and keep this life-saving ...
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Thomas's Podcast

Thomas Giuffra

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Join us for an insightful episode where we delve into the strategic legal battles against sexual assault in New York. Hear from Thomas Giuffra, Esq. - The Abuse Lawyer NY, as he discusses his dedicated approach to providing unwavering legal support for survivors across New Jersey, including Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, and Long Island. Discover the comprehensive legal strategies employed, the holistic approach to case handling, and the impactful advocacy for policy ...
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At Unseen: The Trafficked Truth podcast, we will uncover true sex trafficking crime stories. You will get a chance to hear from survivors themselves and other stories of commercially sexually exploited victims that never made it to headlines. We hope to raise awareness, uncover truths through voices unheard, and provide education to skeptics or nonbelievers of this growing epidemic.
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HUSH No More With Dr. Vanessa is a platform to hear Dr. Vanessa and her guests reveal the truth about the HUSH Topics and innovative ways to heal holistically and spiritually. HUSH Topics include sexual assault, child sexual abuse, incest, domestic violence, sex trafficking, sexual harassment, and addiction. Dr. Vanessa Dunn Guyton interviews amazing guests that will help you address your own personal healing journey. You Have A Right To Tell It & Heal!
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🎙️Real life stories you need to hear. Hosted by Jeff Hopeck, former U.S. Secret Service Officer. Episodes include: 💀 Near Death: Secret Service Agent, never told before ⚔️ Horror: FBI Agent, Most gruesome display of human depravity 🔫 Shot in Throat w/ Hunting Rifle ... and Survived! ✈️ 747 Pilot, Tri-fecta of Near-Death Experiences 🎖️ CIA Mission Gone WRONG! [Funny, Serious, Raw] 🏥 GRUESOME: ER Trauma Surgeon Stories [Warning: Graphic] 🍔 437lb Lie He Told Himself Every Day [237lb weight loss ...
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Thanks for seeking out our Survivor Revival Podcast…my genuine hope is that you find this to be an amazing resource, and discover healing within our message. This Survivor Revival Podcast is dedicated to the victims/survivors of all kinds of violence, bullying, betrayal, and abuse. This is a space to step out of the shadows and gain the strength to move forward from the things that have kept you hidden from the real world. It includes stories of individuals and survivors of all forms of abus ...
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Rerouted

Mandy Bates

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The Rerouted podcast was originally intended to follow the journey of Mandy Bates, a two-year rectal cancer survivor from symptoms to surgery and her new life with a permanent colostomy. Diagnosed at the age of 49, Mandy chose to forego chemotherapy against her doctor's wishes, but did receive radiation and life altering surgery in February of 2018. With the help of a nutritional coach and a naturopathic doctor, she got her mind and body as healthy as possible before having her internal plum ...
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I survived human trafficking. I want to share my story with you in hopes of healing and prevention. Through three years of being trafficked and the four years I have spent dealing with the PTSD, the triggers, the Stockholm's syndrome, the paralyzing fear, regret and shame, I have learned so much worth sharing. Let's chat.
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Human trafficking involves using force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. I’m Penny Ronning, the daughter of a trafficking survivor. I co-founded the Yellowstone Human Trafficking Task Force with Stephanie Baucus, the FBI, and the United States Attorney’s Office District of Montana. Our podcast exposes the dark world of modern-day slavery. We refuse to turn a blind eye to this crime. In our podcast, we expose traffickers and buyers, d ...
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Welcome to DFP I post video interviews that are completely focused on documenting the stories of fascinating guests. My job is to ask insightful, well informed questions and then SHUT UP and let the guest tell their story. Thank you for your support and enjoy the show! @daltonfischerpodcast on all social media
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Informational, inspiring, uplifting, and motivational conversations for frontline workers working with society's most vulnerable individuals with your host, human trafficking survivor, best-selling author, and decorated human rights activist Timea E Nagy.
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Smart Talks

Elizabeth Smart Foundation

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Join kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart and Elizabeth Smart Foundation Executive Director, Heather Stockdale as they speak with therapists, survivors, and experts as they share stories of empowerment, recovery, and hope. If you or someone you know has ever experienced the horrors of sexual assault, then this podcast is for you!
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someone like me.

AncoraTN (formerly End Slavery Tennessee)

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Someone Like Me, is the official podcast of AncoraTN (formerly End Slavery Tennessee). Someone Like Me was created to amplify the voices of human trafficking survivors, shed light on this complex crime, and highlight how this organization continues to grow one of the most innovative and effective human trafficking restoration programs in the United States. We’ll explore the complexity of trauma, the nuance of exploitation, and its impact from survivors themselves and program leaders invested ...
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Welcome to the Take Flight Podcast, the empowering audio and video experience designed for survivors, overcomers, and anyone ready to rise beyond trauma and take back their power. Hosted by Sula Lael, Freedom Empowerment Consultant and Trafficking Survivor Expert, each episode offers a safe space to heal, grow, and soar into a life filled with freedom, purpose, joy, and success. Through faith-based wisdom, personal stories, biblical truths, and practical tools, Sula helps you shift from surv ...
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Troubled

Troubled

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Since the Assimilation of the Indigenous, which persists today, America has had a predatory preference for mass legal child abduction, trafficking, abuse, torture and murder. The "Toughlove" based 'Troubled Teen Industry' was spawned by "America's Most Dangerous Cult", Synanon, and funded by the US Govt. WHICH has been simultaneously funding unethical and involuntary social psychology experiments on children while publicly decrying their tactics as "brainwashing" and "torture". Still, this m ...
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Rotary Voices

Rotary magazine

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The Rotary Voices podcast features in-depth interviews with thought leaders, Rotary news updates, and immersive stories from Rotary magazine. Learn more about Rotary International, and how to participate in Rotary clubs at https://rotary.org.
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Why be Silent?

Shannon Vincent

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Domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse, child abuse, the list goes on. So many topics that are considered hush-hush. Topics that are whispered about or not spoken of at all because it’s not nice conversation. Why be silent? Listen as a forensic nurse examiner talks about these things openly and learn information and resources that may save someone’s life, including your own.
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Waking Up: My Journey Out of Trafficking is a raw, empowering podcast sharing the untold reality of what it means to wake up and find your way out of human trafficking—without substances, without a safety net, and without losing your soul. Hosted by Shellette Bell, a survivor and founder of The Wave Center, this series explores the deeply personal journey of reclaiming your mind, voice, and purpose. Each episode offers hard-earned wisdom, small steps toward healing, and powerful truths from ...
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Open Gateway

The Open Gateway

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Get ready for stories of triumph, not trauma, from trafficking survivors. Hosted by author, advocate, survivor and founder of The Open Gate Way, Alice Johnson. The Open Gate Way is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that launched in June, 2022. The Open Gate Way strives for a world free from sexual exploitation. Our mission is to empower survivors of human trafficking and exploitation to become self-sufficient and lead independent lives. We accomplish this mission by providing support, mentoring ...
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UN Interviews

United Nations

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UN News interviews a wide range of people from senior news-making officials at Headquarters in New York, to advocates and beneficiaries from across the world who have a stake in helping the UN go about its often life-saving work in the field.
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Butterflies and Bravery

Whisper and Jemima

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Butterflies and Bravery is a podcast created and hosted by two cult Survivors and best friends who were born into the notorious Children of God cult. Listen as Whisper and Jemima tell their stories of turning surviving into thriving, interview other Survivors, and straight talk all things cult, trauma, and religion recovery. Our episodes are guest-led, so anything can happen! Our conversations are real, raw and often NSFW. They may be triggering. But they will thrill and inspire you and give ...
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Survivor's Jewelz is a Live Series, created and hosted by Kendra Hall, as it relates to her knowledge and wisdom that our survivor stories have power! The things that we've all gone through, endured and overcome, are not just for us! We are being challenged to do something more and something bigger than ourselves! ​ Survivor's Jewelz offers a safe space for people to share their stories and talk about their experiences along the way.. Our viewers and supports tune in and appreciate the value ...
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The Forever Young Show

Seth & Stephanie Mulder

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The FOREVER YOUNG Show is dedicated to women… Self-care for mind, body, money … & of course stories of triumph. We are connecting a community of women around the world who are sharing their experiences, vision and passion for their own personal life, and the lives of those they love. Together we are going to teach and inspire, laugh and lift each other up.
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Not only is masculinity a wilderness, we often feel alone in it. Male loneliness is at epidemic levels which is not only tragic, it correlates to more men seeking commercial sex. Unfortunately, the demand for commercial sex is precisely what drives human trafficking! On this podcast, we discuss aspects of modern masculinity with leaders across various social justice and professional backgrounds so you can increase your tools for navigating the Masculine Wilderness.
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Human trafficking is modern day slavery involving the use of force, coercion, or fraud to obtain some type of labor or sex act. It affects every corner of the world and Texas, and Denton County are no exception. Interstate 35 being an un-tolled highway and a major cross-country, north-south route is one of the main trafficking routes in the country. There are over 300,000 victims of human trafficking in Texas, including almost 79,000 youth victims of sex trafficking and nearly 234,000 adult ...
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Murdered and Missing News True Crime

Murdered and Missing News

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Aurora and Angelina focus on missing persons, survivor stories, solved cases, and cases that could use more attention from the community, with a focus on marginalized communities. Join us each Thursday as we detangle another twisted tale from true crime history
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Love Never Fails Radio with host Vanessa Russell, invites you to join in the fight for love. This program is focused on loving our neighbor as ourselves and giving ourselves up for them. Our neighbors are people loved by God who may have been impacted by human trafficking, homelessness, abuse, unemployment, mental illness, etc. During this program we will discuss practical ways we can come together to serve them. John 15: 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Contact In ...
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The Trauma Beat

Tamara Cherry

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Hosted by award-winning journalist, trauma researcher and author Tamara Cherry, The Trauma Beat podcast features conversations with trauma survivors, survivor support workers, investigators and journalists. From homicides to traffic fatalities and sexual violence to mass violence, The Trauma Beat explores how the news media covers traumatic events, the impact this coverage has on survivors and journalists, and how we all might be able to tell (and consume) these very important stories, bette ...
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Just Science

RTI International

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Just Science is a podcast for justice professionals and anyone interested in learning more about forensic science, innovative technology, current research, and actionable strategies to improve the criminal justice system. This podcast deals with a range of issues, including human trafficking, firearms, policing, leadership in the crime lab, new technologies, sexual assault response, and broader challenges for science and public security. We cover various types of topics across RTI's Justice ...
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My Voice 4 Theirs

Tiffany Marler MA, CNA(Ret.), HM(R-USN)

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Everything that the Mainstream media could get wrong they do and they have this past year. Everything that I can tell you I will. Honest & straight up. Everything dirty and dark going on in this country relating to domestic violence, human trafficking, labor trafficking and racial inequality. I’m from STL and we are imploding and I help bring change in my city and state. We are Survivor Leaders and Huge Advocates in Missouri and the USA. I am a veteran of the Navy and also the Cofounder & Ch ...
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The Rule of Law: The Academy Speaks

International Academy of Trial Lawyers

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Welcome to the official podcast of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Each week, Academy President Joe Tucker sits down with some of the world’s foremost trial lawyers and champions of justice to explore the most pressing issues facing the legal profession and the Rule of Law.
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Resilience and Relationships (R&R)

Stephanie Olson - Speaker, Author, CEO of The Set Me Free Project, and resiliency, addiction, and sexual violence expert

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Resilience and Relationships (R&R) is where we get real about life. Hosted by Stephanie Olson and joined by staff from The Set Me Free Project and guests, we’ll talk about trauma, healing, human trafficking, parenting in a tech world, and everything in between. R&R will dive into the hard stuff with honesty, hope, and a little humor. Whether you're raising kids, working with youth, or just trying to figure out healthy relationships in today’s world, this podcast is for you.
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I Have To Call My Sister

Stacey Kay and Kayla Bulmer

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"I Have To Call My Sister" is a podcast featuring sisters Kayla Bulmer and Stacey Kay. Together they were finalists on America’s Got Talent, but now have very different lives. Kayla is a young mother and talks about the stress, anxiety and hilarious-ness of what comes with having children. Stacey is a body positive recording artist and talks about what it's like being a curvy girl in the music industry. This podcast is filled with juicy questions, awkward confessions, special guests and craz ...
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Consider Before Consuming

Fight the New Drug

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Think about all of the things you consider every day to help keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community happy, healthy, and hopeful. Now consider this: There is an ever-growing body of research demonstrating significant negative impacts, for yourself and the ones you love, in the consumption of pornography. It can change the way you think, harm your ability to connect with other people, and can contribute to changing the world in negative ways. Join us every other week as we consider ...
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Many people know my name as the Founder/Executive Director of the nonprofit: Keeping All Women Safe, or the Hypnotherapist and Change Agent with Alchemize Change and Empowering Hypnotherapy, while still others knew me from my radio show and as your Mediator. Now I’m offering the opportunity to come to know me more personally, and how my life experiences beginning as a child have fuelled my passion and purpose – my Calling – for the work I do. In this powerful podcast and moving first two-par ...
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Mind Hostage

Stephen Paine

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A variety of guests share their journey through adversity and discuss how they achieved a successful outcome by faith and a positive mindset. Different guests and topics each week.
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Amy Talks

Amy Jones

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Looking for a podcast that dives deep into the stories you care about? Tune in to Amy Talks! Join host Amy Jones as she interviews fascinating guests with firsthand insights on the topics that matter. From captivating stories to thought-provoking analysis, each episode brings fresh perspectives and engaging conversations. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!
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Florida Chiropractic Association

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An original podcast series produced by the Florida Chiropractic Association, created specifically for Doctors of Chiropractic. We talk about topics directly impacting everyday practice, the profession and the importance of staying connected with FCA.
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No Neutral Moments

Patrick Payton

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The No Neutral Moments podcast challenges each one of us to be fully aware and engage to the fullest everything we have been Designed, Called, and Gifted to be. The show covers topics ranging from the five key categories of the Ideal Life, Servant Leadership, personal growth and interesting topics, and maybe even a little social commentary is thrown in as well. Thanks for joining us!
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She Is Your Neighbour

Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region

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A podcast that explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence. You will hear real, raw stories from people of all walks of life. Each week, we address hard topics like the connection between addiction and abuse, how violence impacts South Asian communities, learning from domestic homicides, and more. Produced by Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
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What does it mean to truly steward your mind, body, and spirit as a woman? In this deeply moving episode of The Forever Young Show, we sit down with Avellene Maria Campos, a powerful voice for women’s health and divine purpose. Avellene shares her journey from surviving trafficking to raising two children as a single mom in New York City—and how sh…
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Human trafficking is a global threat driven by organised crime and each year, more and more women, children and men are being exploited, including for forced labour and sex. That’s according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) which works to provide humanitarian, legal and economic assistance to survivors. Through the UN Voluntary Trust Fun…
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*This episode contains a detailed discussion of child abuse, sexual violence, human trafficking, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. Dr. Suamhirs Piraino-Guzman is a behavioral neurologist, clinical psychologist, human trafficking survivor, and international human rights advocate. In this powerful episode, he shares his story of surviving s…
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When Britney Higgs went on a high-risk mission to northern Iraq, she met a group of women and girls who had just been rescued from trafficking by ISIS. As she looked into their eyes, they shared heartbreaking stories. Even though they were physically free, many of them wished they had died in captivity. Britney knew that couldn’t be the end of thei…
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WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content related to child sex trafficking and abuse. Some listeners may find this material distressing. In this week’s episode, Joe speaks with attorney Nadeem Bezar about the legal fight to hold enablers of child sex trafficking accountable. In just over a year, Nadeem’s team secured more than $100 million i…
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402-521-3080 In this conversation, Stephanie Olson discusses the complexities of self-identification among individuals who have experienced human trafficking. She shares personal stories and insights into how trauma affects one's perception of victimization and the importance of education and training in recognizing and addressing these issues. The…
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Were you aware that only 1% of sex workers survive the occupation? That's one fact my podcast guest shares with us in this Powerful Episode that's Now Airing on my Podcast: We Are Our SuperHero -. Meet Ashley, Ashley Faison-Maddox — Human Trafficking Survivor, Activist, and Founder of Diamond Collective. Part 1: Ashley’s story of surviving human tr…
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In Sudan, as violent conflict between forces of the Sudanese military and their rival Rapid Support Forces militia rages for its third year, women are facing the brunt of the humanitarian crisis. Female-led households struggle to access food, girls and women face high risks of exploitation and abuse when trying to access humanitarian aid, and all t…
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Some 1.3 million people displaced. 5.7 million people not getting enough food. How do you even begin to conceive of the magnitude of Haiti’s crisis, borne from years of political insecurity, gang violence and climate shocks? And how do you begin to feed the country? For Pierre Vauthier, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Hait…
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In this episode, Joe speaks with Kalpana Srinivasan about how being the daughter of immigrants shaped her path in the legal profession. She reflects on the role that transparency, opportunity, and trust played in her own progress. Kalpana shares how these values guide her in empowering young lawyers to take on meaningful responsibility early in the…
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What if the people and situations you're drawn to aren't choices at all, but your brain chemistry controlling your behavior? In this eye-opening conversation, trauma survivor Jasmina Sabi reveals how our brains become addicted to their own chemicals, creating unconscious patterns that dictate our relationships, reactions, and life decisions. Jasmin…
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402-521-3080 In this conversation, Stephanie Olson and Rebecca Saunders discuss the complexities of nonprofit organizations, focusing on how to evaluate their effectiveness, the importance of transparency in funding, and the misconceptions surrounding nonprofit salaries and profits. They emphasize the need for nonprofits to diversify their income s…
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More than 30 landlocked developing countries – from Bolivia to Bhutan and Burkina Faso – face some of the world’s highest trading costs, deepest poverty and weakest investment flows. Rebeca Grynspan, head of the UN’s trade and development agency, UNCTAD, has told UN News that they are "invisible to much of the world", prisoners of outdated structur…
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Becky Thompson and her mom, Susan Pitts, manage the Facebook group Midnight Mom Devotional—a community of women who pray for other moms every night. After a post about chicken nuggets went viral, the prayer-centered group saw explosive growth and now has over 1.6 million followers. Listen as they share how their community grew from one mom to over …
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Ariel Sorensen reached deep inside herself to muster the strength and fortitude to reach out to me to find out if she could share her gripping and harrowing tale of her rape and sexual assault during what was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime to South Africa. Ariel and her male companion, strangers in a foreign land, were offered nightly accomm…
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This might just be the craziest week we’ve ever had. So many wild and random things happened, we can barely fit them all into one episode! We witnessed a neighbour get arrested, went out for lunch with a CELEBRITY, went to a terrifying horror escape room, and one of us bought a brand new fancy HOUSE. Oh, and the other? Got hit by an 18-wheeler tran…
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If ever the world needed to agree on stopping plastic pollution, it’s now, supporters of a deal say. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), plastic production and waste is due to triple by 2060. In Geneva, where international talks are underway this week for a legally binding deal to stop plastic pollution, campaigners are also having th…
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In Part 2 of this episode, trafficking survivor Lori Trotter shares her journey through relationships that promised value but left her feeling discarded. Lori reflects on lack of healthy boundaries with men and toxic love, but also the Lord's provision along the way. Annie addresses misconceptions about trafficking survivors in the Church, while Lo…
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Paul Hutchinson’s story is the one that inspired the movie Sound of Freedom, but the truth is much deeper—and the fight is far from over. In this gripping episode, Paul takes us through over 70 life-risking undercover missions to rescue children from human traffickers. While the movie sparked global awareness, Paul reveals that the reality of human…
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Join host Shannon Vincent as she welcomes back forensic nurse Shellie Keisler in this enlightening episode of "Why Be Silent." Together, they delve into an open and informative discussion about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Ms. Keisler, with her extensive background in women's health, shares insights on the history, misconceptions, and th…
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402-521-3080 In this powerful follow-up episode, Stephanie Olson and Rebecca Saunders dive into the messy intersection of privacy, parenting, and social media. From family vlogging to the addictive nature of online platforms, they unpack the long-term consequences of what we choose to share—especially when it involves our children. The conversation…
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Clark Fredericks spent 5 years in prison for killing the man who abused him as a child. Now free, he shares his story to raise awareness about healing and freeing yourself from trauma. #crime #podcast #story Clark’s Links: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Scarred-Memoir-Childhood-Stolen-Reclaimed/dp/1668018659 Clark’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@…
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UN agencies continue to draw attention to the dire conditions in Gaza, where food security experts warned this week of mounting evidence of famine and widespread starvation due to conflict, displacement and the near-total collapse of essential services. Ricardo Pires, Communication Manager with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is fresh from a missi…
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148. Dave Markel: Reflections and Impacts This week, since there’s not guest again, I want to take a moment to reflect on the growth and impact of the podcast. I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support from all my listeners, whose commitment has fueled the show's success and exponential growth. Whether long-time listeners or relatively new to…
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Carol and Emily discuss human trafficking with podcaster Ellyn Marsh, exploring the disturbing parallels between the allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs and Richard Beasley. EPISODE CREDITS Host - Carol Costello Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey Producer - Chris Aiola Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman Productio…
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Did you know your brain can only hold 7–8 things at once? That’s why even the most loving parent can make one fatal mistake—and forget their child in the car. In this powerful and emotional episode, Tiffanie speaks with Michael Israel, co-founder of CleverElly, a company built by tech dads who wanted to save lives. Michael explains the terrifying r…
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Hockey fights, stage fights, and sibling confessions — oh my! Kayla goes on a hockey tournament with the fam where hockey parents wanted to “take it outside” with the other team, Munro gets in a fight on the ice, Mark gets in a fight on stage, Stacey doesn’t approve of any of it! We have a listener tell us a story that involves the real Stanley Cup…
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In this episode, Nick McKinley discusses the critical issue of human trafficking, emphasizing the stark differences between kidnapping and trafficking. He highlights the modern methods traffickers use to exploit children, particularly through social media and online platforms. McKinley shares insights into the mission of Deliver Fund, which leverag…
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This week, Joe sits down with Stan Garnett, Co-Founding Partner with Garnett, Powell, Maximon, Barlow & Farbes, to explore a provocative question: Is the U.S. Constitution truly democratic, or does it deepen the divisions in American life? Stan argues that while the Constitution is foundational, it often fuels partisanship rather than unity and com…
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Send us a text Brazilian human rights lawyer Livia Miraglia shares her experiences fighting human trafficking and domestic slavery through her work directing the Human Trafficking Clinic at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Her unique perspective bridges law, education, and advocacy while confronting the complex realities of modern slavery in…
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Around the world, women and girls of African Descent continue to face the double burden of racism and sexism, often navigating systemic barriers that hinder their development and violate their rights, according to the UN reproductive health agency, UNFPA. Last year, the UN General Assembly voted to recognise 25 July as the International Day for Wom…
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In this special release episode, Just Science sat down with Stacy Sechrist, community violence researcher at RTI International, Jesse Brey, criminal justice researcher and PhD student at Temple University, and Harrod Emmanuel Clay Jr., pastor and community-based advocate, to discuss findings from RTI’s Victim and Witness Participation research proj…
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402-521-3080 The conversation examines the implications of a viral incident involving a CEO and a public display of affection at a Coldplay concert, sparking discussions on privacy, social media ethics, public apologies, and the human impact of viral content. The hosts reflect on the consequences of public actions, the nature of accountability, and…
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Over one billion people live in slums and informal settlements globally, with that number expected to triple by 2050. And yet, in official data and national censuses, these people are often invisible. Denis Jobin, a senior evaluation officer at UN children’s agency, UNICEF, visited multiple slums across four countries in order to change this, colle…
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Regulations to govern the exploration and extraction of rare earth minerals on the seabed of international waters are being hammered out by the UN’s International Seabed Authority (ISA) despite the reported decision by the US government to go “alone”. The demand for rare earth minerals, which are needed to make batteries and other technology, is on…
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Greater political will is needed to change patriarchal norms in the face of the backlash against gender equality, an independent expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council has said. Surya Deva, Special Rapporteur on the right to development, participated in a major meeting at the UN in New York to review progress towards achieving the 17 Susta…
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Gerald Collins’ Journey of Partial Blindness, Resilience, Running, and Rebirth: In this powerful episode of We Are Our Superhero with Alaya Ketani, we sit down with Gerald Collins, a visually impaired athlete, speaker, and founder of RunRev Coaching, to explore his extraordinary path from congenital blindness and grief to personal transformation th…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has repeated its call for the release of an employee detained by the Israeli military following attacks on a WHO guesthouse and its main warehouse in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, on Monday. Substantial amounts of medical supplies and medicines have been lost, while the humanitarian situation continues to deterior…
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147. A Repeat of Episode 43: Cashaye Barrera—An Episode Worth Hearing Again! Sometimes life throws us a curve ball when we least expect it, and it changes the trajectory of the path we were on. That’s what happened this week when a guest who was scheduled to record with me had some unexpected events thwart our scheduled appointment and we weren’t a…
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Kayla gets questioned at Shoppers Drug Mart when they think she’s running a gift card scam, Leo’s doctor makes a very incorrect call, and Kayla is about to lose it because Leo refuses to pee—so she turns to ChatGPT for parenting advice before she fully snaps. Meanwhile, Stacey survives yet another Air Canada disaster… but obviously made some new fr…
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What does it cost to turn your pain into purpose, and how do you keep going when the weight of your story feels unbearable? In this powerful episode of The Masculine Wilderness Podcast, Kathy Bryan, founder of The Genesis Project and a survivor of human trafficking, opens up about the long, courageous road from survival to leadership. With unflinch…
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Amid reports of a fragile calm in Syria’s Sweida governorate, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) confirmed on Monday that it is helping to provide assistance to those displaced by the violence – and the country’s many returnees. The development follows deadly clashes between Bedouin and Druze communities in Sweida that has drawn in Syrian government…
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This week, Joe sits down with Karen Burgess of Burgess Law in Austin, Texas, to discuss how disinformation is fueling the global Rule of Law crisis. Together, they examine the increasing influence of state actors in driving disinformation campaigns, the rise of deepfakes and AI-generated content, and how social media algorithms are accelerating the…
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Natalia Kanem, the head of the UN sexual and reproductive rights agency, UNFPA, is stepping down, after a tumultuous eight-year tenure that has seen her, and her colleagues, uphold the rights of women and girls in the face of a global pandemic, ideological pushback and political instability. Ahead of her departure, Mita Hosali from UN News sat down…
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When Aideé Zamorano González had her second child, her boss and colleagues all asked when she would leave her job in Mexico’s automotive industry. Presumably, now that she had two boys to care for, she would stop working. Ms. Zamorano González didn’t want to quit, but she did leave her job to found Mamá Godín, a social enterprise which evaluates ca…
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In this episode, Lori Trotter, a trafficking survivor turned hairstylist, shares her powerful journey. Lori opens up about her struggles with addiction, suicidal thoughts and the trauma of trafficking. She reflects on her childhood, marked by instability and fear, and how these early experiences shaped her understanding of love and security. Throug…
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