Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out nationally as the victim of date rape, talks with survivors of sexual assault, rape, and abuse about what they went through and how it impacted their life afterward. Katie is joined by her co-host Claire Kaplan, Ph.D., who is a victim advocate, educator, and activist, as they 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.
This week we are accompanied by three phenomenal individuals who all graduated from Rosemead High, a Southern California High School where sexual violence was rampant and normalized. Through Matt’s investigative work, along with two survivor stories, we are introduced to their efforts to change the education system, support the many who have also been victimized by their high school, and advocate for survivors beyond.
Host: Katie ...
All the way from Finland, Eva Biaudet talks about her role as a politician through working through battling the negative impact of human trafficking. She emphasizes how important sex education is through child development, diving into how enforcing equal satisfaction and engagement through romantic relationships at a young age is an important part of creating healthy and safe sexual environments.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan ...
This week, we get to know Dr. Shena Young, a psychologist healer and mental health futurist in LA. We listen as she talks about her life role to hold space for Black individuals healing from trauma, and she puts into perspective how important it is to understand the mind, body, and spirit.
For more information on Shena and her work, visit www.embodiedtruthhealing.com
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
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In this week’s episode, Guy D’Andrea, attorney at LBK, dives into his advocacy and how he navigates sexual assault cases in institutional settings. Sharing his expertise, he sheds light on how the legal system operates and the connections he can make with his clients.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Ben Perrin, a law professor at the University of British Columbia, shares his work breaking the cycles of trauma and abuse. He gives insight into his personal experiences working with his wife, who is a victim of childhood abuse, and how this development has shaped his life and relationship.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang
Victimized by her college study buddy, Melissa spends 17 years in Nicaragua mentally paralyzed and avoiding memories of her assault. Finally brave enough to return to the United States, Melissa opened her mind to healing, and today, shares how she uses her experiences to inspire others.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang
In today's episode, Zahabiyah Yamasaki, founder of “Transcending Sexual Trauma Through Yoga”, gives us a glimpse of her work with trauma survivors. Due to her college stranger rape at the University of California - Irvine, Zahabiyah has dedicated herself to helping others who have also experienced trauma explore their mind body connection, feeling safe in their body, and healing. In her work, she emphasizes the importance of commun...
Meeting by chance on a plane, Katie interviews Brandy Jeffries, a stand-up comedian and actor who also works in a security prison on death row. Brandy talks about the importance of the delivery of her jokes and her calculated approach to death row prisoners, which, despite being very different job descriptions, have very similar race and gender judgments. Ultimately, through Katie’s experience with sexual assault, and Brandy’s expe...
After losing her brother, her first perpetrator, Juliette tells the story of her family violence and five-man assault while studying abroad in Spain. Spending nine months in the hospital left her in physical trauma, shock, and with body image issues. Through her healing work, she becomes engaged in mind-body connections and uses her expertise to establish boundaries and communication with others. Within her journey to recovery, Jul...
This week, we discuss the connection between animal abuse and domestic violence with Phil Arkow, President & Secretary of the National Link Coalition. An internationally acclaimed lecturer, author, and educator, he is a consultant for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He trains internationally on interdisciplinary...
This week, we sit down with Darcilyn Hall to discuss the ins and outs of sexual assault litigation. She addresses the role of trauma-informed legal practices and the need for sensitivity when working with survivors, including her own practice's amenities such as Luna the therapy dog.
Hosts: Katie Koestner and Emily Wang
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite
"I remember the feeling of being undressed before being undressed."
A recovering people pleaser, Maeve ignores the red flags and her gut when she meets her Tinder date. She tries to be kind, fighting feelings of guilt as she lets him into her room. As he continues to push her boundaries, she calls for her roommate, but her roommate gets back too late. At first in shock, Maeve shares her journey from self-harm, through self-respect ...
A lawyer focusing on institutional accountability for child sexual assault, Hansen Dirani shares his soul-shaking passion and energy with us to advocate for survivors of violence. His beliefs, while unconventional, reveal a deep care and unwavering strength in the face of a culture of complicity and silence.
If you or a person you know needs an advocate, please make use of our free legal hotline, 567-SHATTER (567-742-8837), or visi...
In this bonus segment, we introduce two new cohosts taking on our interviews!
Emily Wang is the Senior Producer for the Dear Katie Podcast and is currently a graduate student in cell biology. She has an academic interest in sexual violence prevention and started the Dear Katie Podcast alongside Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner.
Luiza Leite is the Associate Producer for the Dear Katie Podcast and is currently biological sciences a...
Walking away from his anger and jealousy, Isabella breaks it off with her college boyfriend. However, his abuse and manipulation follow her, and he assaults her in her home. Following a journey of healing and justice, she shares her story with us today.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite
New college student Kiley does her best to deal with the Covid outbreak on campus, spending time with her boyfriend and his roommates. In love for the first time, she finds herself in uncomfortable situations with this group, until one of his roommates attacks her. She walks away, in shock, living in silence until months later. Kiley shares her journey from breaking her silence and dealing with the backlash to self-care and helping...
Author and ally Michael Emberger shares his voice and knowledge, advocating for men to take charge and act as true supporters for survivors of sexual assault. His book, Believed, focuses on the suffering of mermaid and college student Kelsea, who stands on a tail and two fins to fight the most painful trial of her life. Despite her trauma and a crisis of faith, she speaks the truth of what her rapist did, but will she be believed?
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In today's episode, filmmaker and actress Emma Fitzpatrick discusses the the importance of telling stories that give a voice to the voiceless. As a writer, she has contributed to the success of multiple social media campaigns highlighting women’s issues and gender equality including #SHEPLAYSWEWIN which garnered media attention for its positive portrayal and message to young women in athletics. She most recently wrote and produced ...
Deb Grassman and Jo Jones share their vision of a world free of sexual violence and a path to healing from 'soul injury'. Often, trauma separates us from ourselves, and the process of healing reconnects us with the self, 're-membering'.
Deborah Grassman is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and author of two books, Peace at Last and The Hero Within. . She discovered a phenomenon that has become identified as “Soul Injury” – a wound ...
Sandy shares a harrowing personal tale of the end of 17-year relationship; their ex displays a violent temper, lashing out at everyone in her path. They find themselves living in fear, seeking justice and searching for community, transforming their story into one of hope and friendship.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producers: Emily Wang and Luiza Leite
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