Kevin Hines tells the story of his attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19, informs us about suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, and the joys and challenges of advocacy work, and we share grief and loving memories over our mutual friend, the late Jeremy Richman, Ph.D. Read More »Episode 22: Suicide Prevention Advocate Kevin Hines
My guests Irish and Kenaz describe their work as volunteer members of Bikers Against Child Abuse or BACA. The group’s mission is to create a safer environment for abused children. They do this by working in conjunction with local and state officials when it has been determined that the child is frightened by their environment and could benefit from BACA’s… Read More »Episode 14: Bikers Against Child Abuse
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
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
