Some conversations are heavy—because they matter.
In this deeply moving episode of What the Shift, Gia sits down with women’s rights attorney Alreen Haeggquist, whose story embodies what it means to turn trauma into truth and pain into purpose.
After surviving years of abuse and silence, Alreen made it her life’s mission to fight for those who’ve been silenced by power, fear, and shame. As founder of Haeggquist & Eck, she’s spent more than two decades taking on institutions that believed they were untouchable—proving that no one is above accountability.
Together, Gia and Alreen explore the courage it takes to say the hard thing, the emotional cost of silence, and the freedom that comes when you finally reclaim your voice. This episode is not just about survival—it’s about transformation, advocacy, and the ripple effect of truth.
Learn more about Alreen: www.alreen.com
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, harassment, attempted suicide, and trauma. Please listen with care, and if you are a survivor, seek professional or trusted support. You are not alone.
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