Blooming After Grooming
Turns out we, Sarah and Diana, have a lot in common despite living in different states. One of the more unfortunate thing we have in common is the same abuser: A high school English/Creative Writing/Journalism teacher. Join us as we take some deep breaths and emotional tums and talk through life after being groomed and sexually abused by someone who was entrusted with our safety. Content warning: Sexual abuse, lots of cussing
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SUPRISE! Here we are with one more episode before our short hiatus. Today we debrief the recent news about what is being referred to as the online "rape academy." How are you processing this news? What conversations have you had with the people in your life about this?
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Book recommendation: The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates
NameHim website creator takes down the site and explains why
The Pink Full Moon had her hold on us during this episode! We got the giggles and who knows what else. But we get it together (enough) to read a few emails from you listeners. Thank you to everyone who has reached out since we started this whole thing. Your emails mean so much to us. Enjoy this last episode before we go on a short break.
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In this episode, we do indeed talk about some updates in our states. But we also get into Cesar Chavez, AI, the Matriarchy, and more!
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The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny by Laura Bates
On today's Groom Scroll, we get into the 2025 horror movie, Weapons. Which stars 2026 Academy Award Winner, Amy Madigan.
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Today on the show, we chat with Dr. Piper Stratton. That's right, we got a highly trained and educated professional in the house. We talk about supporting kid's today, professional boundaries, Erin's Law, and more!
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Here it is! Our second episode about the words we use when talking about grooming and sexual abuse. We discuss the words rape, healing, and we also get into trigger warnings. Check out our Instagram to see Sarah's happy face and the taxidermy pole-dancing sexy mouse (@bloomingafterpod).
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USA Today article about Gen Z young men
Today we talk about the 2025 scifi thriller, Companion. We chat about consent, bodily autonomy, and taking back your power. What did you think of the movie?
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Today we talk to yet anther music lover! Megan Farison is also an author and voice coach, and she joins us today to discuss her 2024 debut book Dissonance. Her book has received great reviews and we highly recommend it.
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Friends, we got Terri Miller in the house today! This woman has been a squeaky wheel since the motherlovin' 80s. She's helped hold sexual predators of children accountable, she's influenced law and policy, and she fills the world with her joyous music. Get ready to be inspired.
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National Center to Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Exploitation (NCSESAME)
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For our first Groom Scroll of Season 2, we talk about the 2023 Netflix documentary, Scouts Honor. The documentary features interviews with survivors, law enforcement, and advocates and explores yet another example of when institutions prioritize their reputation over the lives of children.
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You've heard us talk about her and today she is here! Faith Colson joins us as our first ever guest on the show, and shares her insight about what she has learned from advocacy and sharing her story.
Today we talk about what everyday people like us can do in the face of such horrific injustice and full-blown terror. Together we are stronger! What are some ways you fight for the world you want to live in (and pass down to future generations)?
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If there is anything we strongly oppose here at Blooming After Grooming, it's sexual criminals without remorse. And if there is anything we strongly appreciate, it's a timeline. That's right. We take it all the way back to the 90s in this breakdown of events that eventually led to everyone knowing his name.
When do you remember first hearing the name Jeffrey Epstein? How much news about the files have you allowed or...
OMG we're back again! In this first episode of Season 2, we chit chat about what we've been up to since wrapping up Season 1, and share what we're most looking forward to about upcoming episodes. Share your thoughts or ideas for Season 2 in the comments!
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This is it! For real! The last episode of Season 1. Thank you once again for being a listener and for reaching out with your encouraging messages. We are looking forward to bringing you Season 2. In the meantime, take care of yourselves and each other.
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Double psych! This week's episode is also not the finale. Today we read some listener emails, talk about why we wanted them in the first place, and what we've reflected on since receiving a few. Join the conversation! What would you like to see? Also, did we get Miller's Girl taken off Netflix?!
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Psych! This week's episode is indeed NOT the finale. Oh, that Diana and their empty promises. Today we talk about repairing harm and connecting with our abuser's former friend who messaged us back in 2023.
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About 10 law firms later, one finally agreed to take Diana's case. Oh, and this was also the fall season when Diana was involved in three lawsuits at once. Enjoy this final chapter of this part of our story!
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All roads lead back to Brooke Shields. At least in Season 1 of our podcast! What else could we have talked about on this Season 1 final Groom Scroll episode other than the Pretty Baby documentary? The two-part doc also brings up timely topics from current pop culture as well as topics we've talked about throughout Season 1.
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In today's episode, we talk about the aftermath of the investigation and what finally got Diana thinking about pursuing a lawsuit.
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