Andrea Speaks Out Podcast

In this episode, Andrea shares her thoughts and feelings about heading to her home town to give a parent training on protecting chidren from predators in the very school system where her own abuse began.

In this episode, Andrea speaks with Elaine Wilson-Reddy, creator of the program, Be the Elephant. They discuss prevention efforts in the fight against educator sexual misconduct. Tune in to learn about this innovative training program and the important way it is protecting students in our schools.

In this episode of Andrea Speaks Out, Andrea shares the vision and motivation that fueled her to bring together trauma survivors, advocates, and mental health professionals in one room for a shared purpose. Imagine the possibilities when energies combine for a common goal.

In this episode, Andrea Speaks Out explores the dynamics of the grooming process and why it's critical to understand not only what grooming looks like, but also how it feels to be groomed by a predator. 

Listen to how one woman in Thailand is making a difference in breaking the cycle of trafficking, one young lady at a time. www.chailaiorchid.com  

In this episode, Andrea talks with John Delaney about his perspective on being a male victim and survivor of sexual abuse as well as some differences he finds between how males and females are treated when disclosing their abuse.      

For some, the holidays can bring sorrow, grief and anxiety. This episode of Andrea Speaks Out explores some reasons for the potential difficulties of the season as well as some tried and true interventions Andrea has utilized throughout the years that helped her manage her own set of holiday blues.

In this episode, Andrea Speaks Out explores sexual abuse and its cover up by the Catholic church. Andrea interviews special guest Shaun Dougherty, and the two discuss the harsh reasons for his now determined fight for justice. Can a person's faith survive such a betrayal of trust? 

In episode 4. Andrea interviews Sue Jones, founder of TIMBo. Sue and Andrea discuss the impact that trauma can have on our bodies and brains, as well as ways we can transform damage, leading to healthier and more vibrant lives. Anyone who has endured some kind of trauma and is wondering why they can't just "get over it" should definitely tune in to this one. 

Episode 3 focuses on the impact that sexual abuse may have on body image. Andrea interviews super-model, advocate, and author Julie Anderson to learn her perspective of how both abuse and the modeling industry have affected her own sense of body image. 

In episode 2, Andrea Speaks Out explores the challenging subject of speaking with our children about sexual abuse prevention. Andrea interviews Cherie Benjoseph, co-founder of the KidSafe Foundation, who discusses an easy and effective language of safety you can use with your children every day to help ensure their safety.

Welcome to Andrea Speaks Out! In episode 1, Andrea explains the purpose of this podcast as well as what the listeners can expect from future episodes. She also shares her own story of abuse and a few thoughts that were critical in promoting her healing. Finally, Andrea closes this episode with an unexpected ending - something usually not associated with abuse but hopefully leading to a little smile on the listeners' faces.