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Truth and Consequences Complicated Grief Nicole Potter

Episode 9: Complicated Grief with Podcaster Nicole Potter

Nicole Potter was devastated when her best friend Kimberly died suddenly and under confusing circumstances. At first, Nicole was told it was suicide but the case was never officially resolved. In this interview, we learn about the ways Kimberly and Nicole supported each other through life’s challenges and how Nicole is navigating life after her friend’s death–which includes carrying on… Read More »Episode 9: Complicated Grief with Podcaster Nicole Potter

Truth and Consequences Kathryn Robb

Episode 8: Fighting for Fairness in Statutes of Limitations with Kathryn Robb, Esq.

Kathryn Robb, attorney, survivor, and advocate for sexual assault victims, tells Miranda about the recent and rapid improvements in statutes of limitations for sex crimes in states across the country, and why these changes are so sorely needed. Kathryn Robb is a lawyer, legislative advocate, and law instructor who has been fighting to pass meaningful child sex abuse legislation for… Read More »Episode 8: Fighting for Fairness in Statutes of Limitations with Kathryn Robb, Esq.

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Episode 7: Protected & Paying it Forward with Survivor Jamie Sivrais

Jamie Sivrais, founder of the non-profit A Voice for the Innocent survived sexual abuse as a child at the hands of his father. When he spoke up, his mother took action to protect him and help him seek justice.  Jamie talks about his organization’s unique storytelling platform for sexual violence survivors and the desire to pay it forward which inspired him. Jamie Sivrais,… Read More »Episode 7: Protected & Paying it Forward with Survivor Jamie Sivrais

Truth and Consequences Emanuella Israel

Episode 6: Shedding the Shame with Survivor Emanuella Israel

Artist & writer Emanuella Israel created an honest, healthy life for herself despite growing up stifled by domestic violence. She explains why she’s determined to speak her truth, shed the shame she once carried, and empower other women to join her in loving their bodies and themselves. See Emanuella’s gorgeous artwork on her website, Etsy store, and Instagram account. Emanuella… Read More »Episode 6: Shedding the Shame with Survivor Emanuella Israel

Truth and Consequences Erica Dziedzic

Episode 5: Digging up the past with Survivor Erica Dziedzic

Erica Dziedzic is an anthropologist and a survivor of both domestic violence and child sexual abuse. Erica realized only recently that the emotional and physical pain which has plagued her for years are actually symptoms of PTSD. She now writes and speaks openly about her work to heal from two abusive relationships and the family of origin who failed to… Read More »Episode 5: Digging up the past with Survivor Erica Dziedzic

Truth and Consequences

Episode 4: Dear Truth and Consequences

Miranda reads a letter from a listener whose brothers sexually abused her when she was a child. “Silenced” details her experience of the second wound: hurtful responses from church and family members when she revealed the abuse. Miranda responds with advice, information, and words of support. Miranda created the website The Second Wound to offer comfort and information to fellow… Read More »Episode 4: Dear Truth and Consequences

Truth and Consequences Steve Martin

Episode 3: Taking on Child Trafficking with Steve Martin

Steve Martin talks with Miranda about his work as CEO of Love146, a non-profit that combats child trafficking & exploitation and provides care for survivors around the globe. Learn more about the exciting work Love146 is accomplishing worldwide. Steve is Co-Founder & President of Infused Impact Inc., a non-profit organization formed in 2019 to reduce poverty by helping to launch… Read More »Episode 3: Taking on Child Trafficking with Steve Martin

Truth and Consequences David Wheeler

Episode 2: Lessons in Loss from Sandy Hook Dad David Wheeler

A frank conversation with my insightful and honest friend David Wheeler whose 6-year-old son, Ben was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. David has a lot to say about grief, navigating life after loss, and how our own personal reactions sometimes prevent us from truly supporting others in the wake of trauma and sadness. Learn about… Read More »Episode 2: Lessons in Loss from Sandy Hook Dad David Wheeler

Episode 1: The Second Wound

Host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW talks about the aftermath of trauma from several perspectives--as a sexual abuse survivor, personal coach, and resident of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, site of the 2012 school shooting. The podcast will offer information, compassion, and hope to trauma survivors, emphasizing the ways we grow when we face our truth, take care ofRead More »Episode 1: The Second Wound