In today's eye-opening discussion, I sit down with Tracy DeTomasi, CEO of Callisto and a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in gender-based violence prevention and survivor advocacy. Tracy shares how Callisto’s encrypted technology is creating a groundbreaking pathway for survivors to connect, reclaim their power, and pursue justice on their own terms.
We explore:
- How Callisto uses encryption to safely connect survivors of serial perpetrators
- Why knowing “you’re not alone” can be life-changing for healing and justice
- The ripple effects of the MeToo movement and how it intersects with Callisto’s mission
- What enthusiastic consent really means and why coercion is often overlooked
- The cultural and systemic shifts needed to end serial perpetration
- The role of boundaries, resilience, and survivor agency in trauma recovery
Tracy’s wisdom bridges advocacy, technology, and healing, reminding us that justice begins with empowerment and survivor choice.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – The power of encrypted technology for survivors
07:00 – A story of healing through connection
11:20 – Me Too, media, and the need for safer systems
16:40 – Redefining sexual assault and coercion
25:00 – Building Callisto with survivor-centered ethics
33:00 – Boundaries, resilience, and life after trauma
📌 Resources & Links
- Learn more about Callisto: projectcallisto.org
- Follow Callisto on Instagram & LinkedIn
- Watch Jess Michaels’ TED Talk (referenced in this episode)
💕 Connect with Jess:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejessvanrose
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftertraumapodcast
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