Podcasts about male sexual abuse

In this conversation we dig into the many myths and misperceptions around men and help seeking. I think it is a needed and important discussion that is often poorly addressed in today's world. Eric Pierni, a registered psychotherapist and certified sex addiction therapist, owns Men Therapy Toronto, a clinic dedicated to providing a safe space for men to explore their mental health. He runs a men's group focused on healthy sexuality and masculinity, inspired by the lack of male-specific support spaces. Pierni specializes in male trauma, particularly sexual abuse, and emphasizes the need for a non-judgmental environment for healing. He discusses the stigma around compulsive sexual behaviour, the importance of support groups, and the need for a nuanced understanding of sexual sobriety. He also explores vulnerability, intimacy, and the concept of masculinity in healing.  Chapters  [00:00] Guest intro & hello [02:30] Introduction and The Genesis of Men Therapy Toronto and the Need for Men's Therapy   [07:11] The Myth of Men Not Asking for Help   [10:01] The Importance of Brutal Honesty and Connection in Therapy   [11:38] The Role of Shame Reduction in Healing   [20:22] Specializing in Male Sexual Abuse and Trauma   [23:11] Understanding and Treating Behavioural Addictions   [28:04] The Shame and Stigma of Compulsive Sexual Behaviour   [29:29] Defining Sexual Sobriety in 12-Step Programs   [30:52] The Power of Support Groups   [31:21] Developing a Supportive Internal Voice   [31:49] The Importance of Emotional Awareness   [34:54] Differentiating Between Anxiety and Addiction   [40:08] Exploring Vulnerability and Intimacy in Healing   [47:10] Redefining Masculinity and Overcoming Shame Patreon - https://bit.ly/3VHPGie Questions - hello@startswithme.ca Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.

Join Mike Stroh, and Merle Yost LMFT, a licensed psychotherapist, on a powerful journey of healing from childhood trauma and the impact of sexual abuse on men. In this transformative podcast, Merle shares personal insights and challenges societal norms surrounding male sexual abuse. From discovering the power of EMDR therapy to understanding the importance of boundaries in relationships, Merle offers valuable perspectives on healing and personal growth. Dive deep into the conversation as Merle addresses the victim mentality in society and the path to reclaiming personal power. Don't miss this inspirational discussion on overcoming trauma and embracing boundaries for a life of wholeness. 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:09 Growing Up in a Cult-like Family 03:12 Discovering EMDR Therapy 04:56 Integration into Society and Helping Others 05:57 Male Sexual Abuse and Secrecy 07:11 Awakening to the Impact of Abuse 09:31 The Effects of Abuse on Men 11:16 Sibling Dynamics and Healing 12:37 Starting the Healing Journey 14:40 Processing Pain and Taking Back Power 16:05 Separating from Family for Self-Discovery 19:02 Gestalt Therapy and Directness 21:07 Rejecting the Notions of Forgiveness and Self-Love 23:31 The Importance of Self-Acceptance 26:36 The Link Between Shame and Sexual Compulsivity 27:36 Pathologizing Men and the Need for Compassion 28:12 Introduction and Transition to Boundaries 29:10 Understanding Boundaries 29:54 Physical and Energetic Boundaries 30:51 The Importance of Energetic Boundaries 32:37 The Impact of Boundaries on Relationships 35:30 The Role of Boundaries in Sexuality 36:42 How to Strengthen Boundaries 40:52 Boundaries in Relationships 45:26 Spirituality and Boundaries 49:01 The Victim Mentality in Society 51:53 Conclusion and Invitation

In "Survivor Mode: Male Sexual Abuse/Domestic Violence" (Ep268), we tackle the under-discussed topic of men's trauma experiences. Through probing questions, we delve into survivor mode's genesis in family dynamics and the status of the HE TOO movement. Uncovering the cultural and psychological barriers men face, we explore recovery strategies, emphasizing the necessity of support networks and boundary management. We confront societal taboos and provide resources for healing and empowerment in the face of these profound realities. Tune in to Survivor Mode Through a Therapist's Eyes.

We've all been victimized.  Your job is to heal and take your power back.  Merle Yost is an EMDR certified psychotherapist, author and teacher who understands about healing from sexual abuse from personal experience.  You can reach Merle at his websites https://unspokenboundaries.com/ and https://merleyost.com.Some of the highlights Merle shares:Most people aren't aware of the widespread problem of male sexual abuseHow traumatic memories can be occluded and forgottenMerle's personal story of experiencing sexual abuse from his fatherCorrecting false beliefs about sexual abuseAbuse is usually carried out by someone you know and trustPedophiles look like everybody elseHow abuse can negatively affect personal boundariesWe recreate our childhood experiencesBig T and small t traumaWe are formed by our experiences, but we don't need to be defined by themI don't see myself as a victimIt's our job to healLiving as a victim is a dead endTake back your powerWhat is gynecomastia and what causes it? (liver condition that causes men to develop female breasts)Not all therapists are created equalHow to choose a good therapistEMDR is the closest thing we have to a "magic pill" for healingShame is a wasted emotionAnd more Please share, subscribe, leave a rating and review, visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and/or follow on youtube, facebook, instagram, and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast. Thanks!Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges. 

“In the Bible we find many stories of abuse and sexual abuse of women, but did you know there are also stories of sexual abuse and sexual harassment of men? There is the well known story of Sodom and Gomorrah where the Angels, who were perceived to be men, were sexually harassed by the men of the city who wished to violently gang-rape them. Lott took them into his home for safety but tragically offered his daughters to be gang-raped instead. Thankfully the Angels did not allow the young women to be abused in this way. This story is nearly identical to the story of the gang-raped concubine in Judges 19 where the men of the city all gathered with violence on their minds. The only major difference is the concubine was a woman (not a man) and she was raped (not spared like the male Angels). There were also practices in the Roman empire common in the New Testament times were boys and male slaves could be sexually abused by their owner, master, or benefactor without legal repercussion because they were of a lesser status (this is called pederasty). Some scholars believe that the greek words arsenokoitai and malakoi in 1 Corinthians 6:9 are specifically speaking out against these predatory practices of sexual abuse where a dominant, high status man (viewed as masculine by patriarchal society) would sexually abuse a young boy or slave (seen as “effeminate” because of their lesser power in their patriarchal society). (1) I have mentioned before that Jesus, who came to earth as a man, experienced a form of sexual abuse on the cross as well. Forced stripping and forced public nakedness falls under the definition of sexual abuse.” -https://www.ashleyeaster.com/blog/male-sexual-abuse-survivor-in-the-bible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

Join us on the Fireside Chat as we chat with returning special guest Phil Mitchell! Mitchell specializes in Male Sexual Abuse, having worked with male victims for over 18 years, and he has written a new book entitled The Sexual Abuse of Boys and Men.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4148711/advertisement

Trigger Warning:The first episode of this new season, may be a little hard hitting so as always, get what you need before you start to listen. Please remember, you can always press pause or stop, if its not the right time to listen. The most important thing is that you look after yourself.I feel strongly that these subjects need to be discussed openly, to educate and inform us, so we can be seek help , if needed, and be less vulnerable in some hard to navigate situations.Take care,Marcia

Trigger Warning:The first episode of this new season, may be a little hard hitting so as always, get what you need before you start to listen. Please remember, you can always press pause or stop, if its not the right time to listen. The most important thing is that you look after yourself.I feel strongly that these subjects need to be discussed openly, to educate and inform us, so we can be seek help , if needed, and be less vulnerable in some hard to navigate situations.Take care,Marcia

Dr. Kelli Palfy began her professional career working in adult and youth corrections. Here she noticed a disproportionate number of males in the system. After becoming an RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officer, she took an interest in investigating sex crimes and went on to specialize in sex crimes committed against children internationally. Here, as she combed through video evidence, she witnessed first-hand the grooming tactics commonly used by sophisticated pedophiles. * After retiring from the RCMP, Dr. Palfy obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta. She conducted her doctoral research on the reasons why males don't commonly disclose sexual abuse. She is now a trained trauma therapist and public speaker on the topic of male abuse. Dr. Palfy currently runs a small private practice where she works with male survivors of sexual abuse, first responders and couples using Emotion-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Approach, plus Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Outside of her professional life she enjoys hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, hanging out with friends and pets. * * You can find Kelli here: * Website: https://kellipalfy.com/ * * You can find Sean Dustin here: https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Dr. Kelli Palfy began her professional career working in adult and youth corrections. Here she noticed a disproportionate number of males in the system. After becoming an RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officer, she took an interest in investigating sex crimes and went on to specialize in sex crimes committed against children internationally. Here, as she combed through video evidence, she witnessed first-hand the grooming tactics commonly used by sophisticated pedophiles. * After retiring from the RCMP, Dr. Palfy obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta. She conducted her doctoral research on the reasons why males don't commonly disclose sexual abuse. She is now a trained trauma therapist and public speaker on the topic of male abuse. Dr. Palfy currently runs a small private practice where she works with male survivors of sexual abuse, first responders and couples using Emotion-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Approach, plus Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Outside of her professional life she enjoys hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, hanging out with friends and pets. * * You can find Kelli here: * Website: https://kellipalfy.com/ * * You can find Sean Dustin here: https://linktr.ee/nowheretogobutup --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/no-where-to-go-but-up/message

Join us on the Fireside Chat as we chat with special guest Phil Mitchell! Mitchell specializes in Male Sexual Abuse, having worked with male victims for over 17 years.

In our society, sexual abuse and violence toward men are often overlooked and neglected. This is a real problem many boys and men have faced and face on a day-to-day basis. How can we further understand and prevent this reality? Dr. Kelli Palfy talks about the topic. About Dr. Kelli Palfy Dr. Kelli Palfy is the Author of the book titled Men Too, Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse. She is also a registered psychologist who specializes in working with adult male survivors of sexual abuse. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tbcy/support

Sexual abuse is the secret shame that lies deep within. Men hold onto this secret shame for an average of 25 years before they disclose the hurt and pain they have endured and carried by sexual abuse perpetrated by another male. So many men and their spouses wonder how male sexual abuse has affected the survivor. Today Carol the Coach talks to Doug Carpenter who wrote a riveting book call:. The book contains over 40 reasons why men don't tell.  The degree of shame is significant and it often causes men to have confusing feelings regarding their sexuality.  As men disclose their abuse, it is important to examine how the abuse changed their thinking and behavior. A good majority of men were abused before puberty. The research shows that men on average are abused around the age of eight or nine while in the latency stage of development. The disruption of this phase created a stirring of sexual curiosity and desire that was awakened before its time.  This early awakening has a direct effect on behavior. Boys may tend to seek out further sexual exploration, have an increased interest in ography, seek out their abuser and initiate sexual activity, or may be driven to initiate sexual acts with others long before the natural instinct of puberty and progression into adolescent desires instinctively emerge. The latency disruption sets the stage for acts of sexual impulsivity and compulsivity, but can also lead to emotional dysregulation, sexual anorexia, and sexual dysfunction in adulthood.  Men who have experienced sexual abuse deserve to be heard and to heal! The wounded inner child deserves to be comforted and protected. The lies men have told themselves must be confronted and dispelled. The adult deserves to be free of the impact of sexual abuse and move into living a happy life free of emotional, physical, relational and sexual dysfunction, and sexual compulsivity.

#MentalHealth #SexualAbuse #Men #Abuse TRIGGER WARNING: Parts of this episode might be triggering for some people. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. This episode was produced & edited by Abuh Monday Eneojo. This week we talk to psychologist Dr. Kelli Palfy, author of the ground-breaking book "Men Too." Kelli, a former police officer, has been researching male sexual abuse for many years & now works exclusively with adult male survivors in her practice. Kelli goes over the biggest misconceptions about male abuse, why so many males are afraid to come forward & so much more in this exclusive episode. Learn more about Kelli at: https://kellipalfy.com/ Buy Kelli's book Men Too here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0829FS5ZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_ZBPSYHCKW2MSAD803PFN Listen to this interview and share your thoughts in the comment section below DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON THE #SUBSCRIBE, #FOLLOW, AND HIT THE #LIKE BUTTON AUDIO AVAILABLE ON -Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K58JNFL -Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6musQhwYqePwm6LgqnLBae -Google Podcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80YzI3YTU4Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== -Anchor https://anchor.fm/dwwpcast Follow Daily Wisdom Words on: #Twitter- https://m.twitter.com/dailywisdomwrd #Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/dailywisdomwrds

In this episode, I speak with Doctor Kelli Palfy, a registered psychologist specializing in working with adult male survivors of sexual abuse. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she was an RCMP officer who worked in the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit, part of the Behavioral Sciences Unit of the RCMP. As many of you know, one of the subjects that I've brought to this show, my career and books that I have written, articles that I have published, podcasts that I've been on, and other appearances is the fact that when I was a child, I was sexually abused. I had this moment where I did not share it for a very long time, and once I did what happened, I was told never to talk about it; this would damage our family, and we will lose support from people who were supporting us and so on. This conversation that I have today with Doctor Kelli Palfy is about exposing not only this subject matter to society at a greater scale in depth but also looking at a lot of the ways that boys specifically fall into sexual abuse, how they are groomed, how they are cold, how society doesn't talk about it or looks the other way and then how we create space for male survivors to finally have this conversation, to find community, to find help, to find guidance, to find ultimately a way to be able to move through this and not let it be that hidden thing that stops you from finding love, compassion, empathy, hopes, success and whatever else it is that you may need in your life. So, I greatly appreciate her coming on and sharing not only her life's work in this subject matter but also helping me move towards bringing this closer to the light not only through the show but also in my own personal life and on this healing journey. It's my honor and privilege to have these hard conversations because I know that someone listening today is going to find the support they need. You may be able even to give that person, and you may not know what that support by sharing this because of the day may through the secrecy of navigating what has happened in their life. Be willing to sit, and listen to this conversation and I hope that holds true. Come and Join Us! Learn more about Dr. Kelli Palfy: https://kellipalfy.com/Books Learn more about Think Unbroken and Pre-Order my new book: Unbroken Man. Plus, learn more about the free coaching and other mental health programs. Click here: https://linktr.ee/michaelunbroken

In this episode, I speak with Doctor Kelli Palfy, a registered psychologist specializing in working with adult male survivors of sexual abuse. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she was an RCMP officer who worked in the Integrated Child Exploitation Unit, part of the Behavioral Sciences Unit of the RCMP. As many of you know, one of the subjects that I've brought to this show, my career and books that I have written, articles that I have published, podcasts that I've been on, and other appearances is the fact that when I was a child, I was sexually abused. I had this moment where I did not share it for a very long time, and once I did what happened, I was told never to talk about it; this would damage our family, and we will lose support from people who were supporting us and so on. This conversation that I have today with Doctor Kelli Palfy is about exposing not only this subject matter to society at a greater scale in depth but also looking at a lot of the ways that boys specifically fall into sexual abuse, how they are groomed, how they are cold, how society doesn't talk about it or looks the other way and then how we create space for male survivors to finally have this conversation, to find community, to find help, to find guidance, to find ultimately a way to be able to move through this and not let it be that hidden thing that stops you from finding love, compassion, empathy, hopes, success and whatever else it is that you may need in your life. So, I greatly appreciate her coming on and sharing not only her life's work in this subject matter but also helping me move towards bringing this closer to the light not only through the show but also in my own personal life and on this healing journey. It's my honor and privilege to have these hard conversations because I know that someone listening today is going to find the support they need. You may be able even to give that person, and you may not know what that support by sharing this because of the day may through the secrecy of navigating what has happened in their life. Be willing to sit, and listen to this conversation and I hope that holds true. Come and Join Us! Learn more about Dr. Kelli Palfy: Learn more about Think Unbroken and Pre-Order my new book: Unbroken Man. Plus, learn more about the free coaching and other mental health programs. Click here:

Dr. Kelli Palfy - Healing for Male Sexual Abuse Survivors There is healing for male sexual abuse survivors. Dr. Kelli Palfy, is a registered psychologist working in private practice in Edmonton, AB. Canada. Of the many ways she helps to bring healing into the lives of her clients there was one aspect that I wanted to bring to my listeners today and that is the ignored topic of male survivors of adult or childhood sexual abuse.  What are signs that a wife might need to be aware of should her husband be a survivor of sexual abuse. How can she protect her sons (and ultimately her daughters too) from sexual abuse…especially since the statistics show 95% of sexual abuse is perpetrated by a family member, someone you trust, someone who has gained the trust of your child.  For the first 20-25 minutes, Kelli and I talk about her journey to her Ph.d in psychology. Why the interest in helping men find wholeness and healing after sexual abuse? Granted that is not her only focus in her practice but after hearing her story I could see why she could relate. Not only from her own hesitation to find help for the merciless bullying she endured in her work environment but what she saw day in and day out as she served her community as part of the Royal Mounted Canadian Police.   Below you'll see some resources listed. Also, on Dr. Palfy's website she has a Resource link on which you'll find educational videos. There are personal stories of abuse and healing, how PTSD relates to sexual trauma, the truth about unwanted arousal and several more. Dr. Palfy does not side step the uncomfortable issue, the tough questions, nor does she avoid addressing the internal struggle.  Wives, if you feel that your husband is showing some of the signs that Dr. Palfy talks about, take your concerns directly to God because no one knows your husband better than God. No one knows the details of his life, any traumas that may have occurred or the way he's tried to process them. You're looking for direction, support and how to bridge the conversation (should there be a need for one). Don't hesitate to reach out to professionals for guidance as well. Maybe you can't identify the signs that Dr. Palfy gives but you know smoothing is wrong, possibly there's a disconnect of intimacy. To be honest, trauma manifests in a variety of ways, some very unique. Listen to the story that Dr. Palfy shares about the man who begins to limp and it grows worse. But in either situation, whether it's for your husband or another family member, (son or daughter), educate yourself and consult the Lord for clarity and understanding. Ask God to prepare your husband's heart for the conversation, if he has indeed ever experienced or is experiencing any type of sexual abuse. If you are led to be the first one to verbalize what you suspect, have courage. You are in a unique position to usher in healing for your husband, to lift a weight you have no idea the heaviness of it all. Ultimately, you win and your family wins because the head of your household is walking in wholeness and healing. You want to talk about a whole new level of connectedness with your spouse! It's the desire of my heart that we all take God up on His ability to bring healing and wholeness into our lives and restore our hearts. Lived Loved and Thrive! @alifeofthrive.com Resources: Book: Willful Blindness, Margaret Heffernan 1in6.org - Confidential non-profit for Sexual Abuse & Assault of Boys and Men malesurvivor.org- Hope, Healing & Support for men from all walks of life Dr. Robert Marshall -https://www.roberthmarshall.com Dr. Kelli Palfy: https://kellipalfy.com/Default.aspx Transcript: https://www.happyscribe.com/transcriptions/05404e1ca8c24d0a9b0d81c76727f56e/edit_v2  

I'm so honored to bring you the story of Ed Squire, a survivor of sexual abuse who's been through it all! His honesty and candor are refreshing in an age of social media masks and performance marketing. Ed is the real deal and his story will touch you in a way nothing else can. For over 20 years, Ed was a senior consultant for Fortune 500 and global companies in the United States, Canada, and Europe.Ed is a survivor of childhood trauma, and in 2018, he started a nonprofit called 'MeToo, WhatNow' that helps survivors of childhood abuse and trauma rebuild their lives.Today he's the creator and host of The Visible Kindness podcast and founder of Ed Squire Media, Video Marketing Mastery, where he teaches online business owners how to create branded video content to scale their businesses.Social Media LinksMeTooWhatNow:Website: https://www.metoowhatnow.comFacebook, Instagram, Twitter: @metoowhatnowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/metoowhatnowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblekind...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edsquire/Twitter: https://twitter.com/metoowhatnowVisible Kindness:Website: https://www.visiblekindness.comInstagram: @visiblekindnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvo...The Visible Kindness Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Podcast is also on: Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts, Android, etc.Video Marketing Mastery:Website:

Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI interviews... Dr. Kelli Palfy, began her professional career working in adult and youth corrections. Here she noticed a disproportionate number of males in the prison system. As an RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officer, she took an interest in investigating sex crimes and went on to specialize in sex crimes committed against children internationally. Here, she began to see that males were victims of sexual abuse too, and that there were very few resources available to them. She wondered if this was why so many males ended up in prison. As she combed through video evidence, she witnessed first-hand the grooming tactics commonly used by sophisticated pedophiles. After leaving the RCMP, Dr. Palfy obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta. She wanted to support male victims, and sought to better understand the reasons why males don't commonly disclose sexual abuse. She is now a trained trauma therapist and public speaker on the topic of male abuse. Dr. Palfy currently runs a small private practice where she works with male survivors of sexual abuse, first responders and couples using Emotion-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Approach, plus Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Male sexual abuse occurs more commonly among infants, youth and adults than was previously suspected. Despite knowing this, disproportionately few males seek support. Many remain silent, protect their families, and cope through isolating or numbing, themselves, misusing substances and engaging in sexual promiscuity or hypermasculinity. ME^N TOO: UNSPOKEN TRUTHS ABOUT MALE SEXUAL ABUSE is for male survivors, their supporters and helping professionals. It is a psycho-educational book intended to support and educate the public and male survivors. In this book I discuss the different types of offenders, how they chose and groom their targets and common responses to sexual abuse. I also provide facts about parental and sibling abuse, and through the stories of 13 male sexual abuse victims I discuss what research shows about why boys and men so seldom seek support. It is written from their perspective, with the wisdom of retired police officer and psychologist, Dr. Kelli Palfy. Through their narrative accounts, Dr. Palfy offers: • Male victims - Healing through recognition of both their positions as victims and the impact of their abuse. • Parents and teachers - Strategies to identify common yet sophisticated predatory grooming tactics, plus ideas on how to better protect children from abusers. • First responders and helping professionals - information to better recognize the signs of traumatized people, examples of male abuse explaining when it began, how it was maintained and why the victims remained silent for so long. For the sake of our boys and men, discussions about male sexual abuse need to increase. Male victims need to feel safe asking for support. ME^N TOO highlights the many unique barriers boys and men face as they contemplate their road to recovery. kellipalfy.com Recorded at More Than Therapy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morethantherapy/message

Dr. Kelli Palfy began her professional career working in adult and youth corrections. Here she noticed a disproportionate number of males in the system. After becoming an RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officer, she took an interest in investigating sex crimes and went on to specialize in sex crimes committed against children internationally. Here, as she combed through video evidence, she witnessed first-hand the grooming tactics commonly used by sophisticated pedophiles.  Male sexual abuse occurs far more commonly than previously suspected, yet too few victims ever seek support. Countless remain silent. They cope through avoidance, isolation, substance abuse, hyper-masculinity, etc. Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse is for male survivors and their supporters. It is an educational, heart-wrenching look at 13 male sexual abuse victims experience, written from the perspective of a retired police officer and registered psychologist.Using their narrative accounts, Dr. Palfy offers:• Healing for male victims through insight and support.• Strategies for parents and teachers to identify the grooming tactics of predators, plus suggestions to better protect children. • Information for helping professionals to recognize traumatized boys and men, plus explanations for why male victims often remain silent for so long.Conversations about male sexual abuse need to increase. Men Too highlights the complex and unique barriers boys and men face during and after abuse. Help put them on the road to recovery.After retiring from the RCMP, Dr. Palfy obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta. She conducted her doctoral research on the reasons why males don't commonly disclose sexual abuse. She is now a trained trauma therapist and public speaker on the topic of male abuse. Dr. Palfy currently runs a small private practice where she works with male survivors of sexual abuse, first responders and couples using Emotion-Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Approach, plus Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Visit Dr. Palfy at http://peaksandvalleyspsychology.com/www.kellipalfy.caFacebook: MenToo: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual AbuseTwitter: @MenToo2020Instagram:Mentoo2020Link to purchase book: https://www.amazon.com/author/drkellipalfyThanks For Listening! ================================================Follow us on: - Website: https://victim2victor.net/ - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - TWITTER: https://twitter.com/V2V_healing - Victim 2 Victor Audio Book Audible: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/34MQQyu - Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3wHvUof - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36D6ZYE =================================================

Anu Verma interviews Silenced By Stigma Michael who was molested by his female babysitter when he was just 10 years old and he was then sexually abused for a year by an adult female neighbour. That abuse resulted in pregnancy with unknown paternity, a HIV scare, and profound emotional damage that was dismissed by his carers. He had also grown up in an abusive household and violent mother.During his adulthood, Michael became highly suicidal, he began drinking, using drugs and partaking in sexually compulsive behaviour and after 29 years of alcohol and drug abuse, Michael got sober in 2017 and has remained so. Male survivors typically do not disclose their histories of sexual abuse for 20 to 25 years and they often grapple with self-blame because they may fear they were complicit in their victimization.After speaking with countless attorneys, in the hope of bringing his abuser to justice, their collective replies have made it clear that he committed the egregious error of being raped by a woman who wasn't wealthy and also that he should have been 13 and not 14 years old at the time. They also stated that the sex was consensual.Through therapy he's discovered the toll that all of this abuse has taken on his mental and physical health, as well as his personal relationships and professional life. He's now focusing his efforts to shine a light on the connection between abuse and addiction, and the often ignored issue of female sexual offenders. Thanks For Listening!========================================Follow us on: - Website: https://victim2victor.net/ - FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/victim2victor - INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/victim_2_victor_podcast/- TWITTER: https://twitter.com/V2V_healing - Victim 2 Victor Audio Book Audible: https://adbl.co/3akVNCu - Victim 2 Victor Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/34MQQyu - Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3wHvUof - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36D6ZYE 

"Male sexual abuse occurs far more commonly than previously suspected, yet too few victims ever seek support. Countless remain silent, coping through isolation, substance abuse, promiscuity or hypermasculinity." Learn more about Dr. Kelli Palfry and her highly acclaimed book, Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse. 

*****1 in 6 males are sexually abused in their lifetime.***** Traumagility is a coaching academy and podcast where we talk all things trauma and incorporate tips to help navigate life's toughest challenges. If you have trauma, or know someone who does, this video was made specifically for you. I'm Hayley The Therapist, a licensed mental health professional and coach. I'm on a mission to help 1 million people heal from pain. Traumagility Podcast: traumagility.captivate.fm Dr. Denis Marier, ND, MA is a registered Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine with a practice focus in mind-body medicine, ecopsychology, trauma and inherited tramua, naturopathic oncology and naturopathic palliative care. Denis is committed to educating and empowering individuals on their wellness journey. Much of his healing has happened through sharing his story in Sacred Circles, group and individual therapy. Denis also hosts a podcast entitled "Groomed". Established in late 2020, he leads his listeners on a journey of his own personal experience of being groomed by a sexual predator in conversation with his oldest friend, John Conlon. These series of episodes demonstrate how pre- mediated the grooming process is with Marier's authentic recall of the seemingly innocuous circumstances in the beginning. By sharing, we can alert young kids, parents, teachers and other vested allies in the hopes of preventing this type of thing from happening again. Opening up the dialogue in this forum makes the topic less taboo and provides a safe place to access resources. In this episode we dive into: 1. 1 in 6 males are sexually abused in their lifetime 2. De-stigmatizing male sexual abuse 3. Denis' story of how he was groomed by a highschool teacher and the outcome 4. Spreading awareness and healing for this population Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/YRBrjxDU_4k Resources:  IG: @denis.marier Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298361291291210 Email: thegroomedpodcast@gmail.com

⚠️ Explicit trigger warning! “I was passed out when the second individual arrived” In this episode, we are joined by two amazing people who speak openly and honestly on passed experiences of sexual abuse and the damage it causes. One a survivor, and the other an advocate for these honest conversations, Rory and Brad take our host, Josh down a deep and destructive path of male sexual abuse. Without explicit details, Rory is able to paint a clear picture of the night he was sexually abused while under the influence of drugs. This discussion touches on social pressures, sexuality, narcotics and the justices system. Throughout this episodes 7-12, Talley is proud to be partnering with two other mental health podcasts, My Mental Mates and MenTalk Health which can be both found on all major platforms. Follow Talley's exciting app launch by searching @Talley.App and remember to subscribe to our App Launch Waitlist by visiting https://l.linklyhq.com/l/ag6z

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Canadian author and psychologist Dr Kelli Palfi joins me to discuss the myths, lies, and shocking truths about male sexual abuse.Men Too: Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse is for male survivors and their supporters. It is an educational, heart-wrenching look at 13 male sexual abuse victims experience, written from the perspective of a retired police officer and registered psychologist.Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Men-Too-Unspoken-Truths-Sexual/dp/1999292510Follow Dr Palfi:Twitter: @MenToo2020Instagram: MentToo2020

Since 1998, 2.78 million men in the U.S. had been victims of attempted or completed rape, and about 3% of American men—or 1 in 33—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime (rainn.org).But how many more boys and men have not come forward?This week, we speak with an empowering woman leading an empowerment program for male survivors of sexual violence. Dr. Kelli Palfy Ph.D. sheds light on male sexual abuse and shares the reasons why boys and men are not as forthcoming as women, things to watch out for to prevent sexual abuse, and what you can do to help and support male sexual abuse survivors.Check out her book MEN TOO: UNSPOKEN TRUTHS ABOUT MALE SEXUAL ABUSE at https://kellipalfy.com/booksDr. Kelli is a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer who specialized in sex crimes. After retiring, she went on to get her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta. She breaks barriers for being the first female author of a book dedicated solely to the topic of her research about sexual abuse against men.You can connect and follow Dr. Kelli here:Website: https://kellipalfy.com/Business: https://www.peaksandvalleyspsychology.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentoobookTwitter: https://twitter.com/mentoo2020IG: https://twitter.com/mentoo2020Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kelli-palfy-98336270/

In this episode, Matthew talks to Male Sexual Abuse Specialist - Phil Mitchell about men's issues and the recent explosion of misandry on social media. Phil discusses examples of misandry and explains why it is often ignored or dismissed but also how this can be damaging to the self identity of boys and young men. You can find out more about Phil and his work here - https://counsellorinleeds.co.uk/Apologies for the sound quality on some parts of the pod, the interview cut out a few times.

In this episode of HJ Talks About Abuse podcast, Alan Collins and Feleena Grosvenor explore the misconceptions surrounding male sexual abuse. An article was recently posted by the BBC regarding Willie Armstrong from the 'Red Hot Chilli Pipers', where he described treatment of men wearing kilts and it addressed some of the misconceptions. The article refers to incidents of “upskirting” which was made an offence in the UK last year after campaigning by Gina Martin. The article focused on women committing this crime and the perception that men are not sexually abused by women – that the acts are somehow not criminal because it is a female against a male rather than a male against a male or male against a female. This is something that has been seen over the years in films and television, such when a female teacher sexually assaults a male student. This, for example, is the premise to 2012 film “That’s My Boy” staring Adam Sandler. Survivors UK is a male rape and sexual abuse charity and it often attempts to dispel the common myths surrounding male sexual assault. The reality is that these myths can make it more difficult for a survivor. It increases their isolation and maintains the stigma which could belittle the trauma of their experience. A particularly harmful myth is that “erection or ejaculation during a sexual abuse means you wanted it or consented to it”. This is something which we have seen on many occasions in our work. The response does not indicate anything about your sexual orientation or imply the survivor wanted or enjoyed the assault. Some perpetrators use erection and ejaculation to increase their feeling or control over the survivor and to discourage them from disclosing the abuse. They use the myth to their benefit. For more information on this subject we direct you to the Survivors UK website. We encourage anyone who has concerns about sexual abuse to get in touch with Alan Collins or Feleena Grosvenor.  

Researchers have found that at least 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse or assault, whether in childhood or as adults. And this is probably a low estimate, since it doesn't include noncontact experiences, which can also have lasting negative effects.

Grateful to have Dr. Kelli Palfy, Registered Psychologist, join me to discuss: male sexual abuse her book ME^N TOO: UNSPOKEN TRUTHS ABOUT MALE SEXUAL ABUSE pedophile profiles and habits caregiver response to disclosure and so much more! Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunes, Blubrry, Spotify, … Continue reading Dr. Kelli Palfy – Male Sexual Abuse; Me(n) Too; Pedophile Profiles; & Caregiver Response →

On this episode we take on a more serious subject of abuse that boys and men have to deal with. We talk about the stigma and other problems that come with reporting or talking about abuse.

In this week's episode, Matt and Braden chat with Dr. Kelli Palfy, who is a trauma and sexual abuse therapist. She breaks down her new book "Men Too, Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse," and talks about how men can heal from sexual abuse that they've experienced.

Welcome to episode 191 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Kelli Palfy to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Palfy talks to me about male sexual abuse, the stigma around this issue and understanding that recovery is possible.     Dr. Palfy has a unique background in working with victims of sexual abuse.  She obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2016. When conducting her doctoral research, she examined the reasons why males do not commonly disclose sexual abuse. She was well-prepared to research this topic from the experience she gained in her prior profession in law enforcement. From 1995 - 2011 when she was a respected member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. During this, her prior career she focused on sex crimes investigations and specialized in the global sexual victimization of children where she gained experience in identifying the sophisticated grooming tactics used by perpetrators.       Dr. Palfy brings the many facets of her unique combination of professional experience and perspective to her practice. She is now a trained trauma therapist and public speaker. As a private practitioner, she works with male survivors of sexual abuse, as well as first responders and couples. She is trained in the use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Outside of her professional life she is an avid outdoor adventurer, enjoying hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, and paddle boarding. She treasures her time with good friends and her pets.    In this episode, you will hear:     How did Dr Palfy become interested in this work?   The stigma that men face around this issue   The misconceptions men encounter around this topic   Looking at how the abusers can often be someone we know  Understanding that physical pleasure doesn’t mean consent   Looking at the sexual orientation piece of survivors  The dysfunctional ways survivors are coping after trauma   Sexual dysfunctions that can manifest in survivors   How to communicate being a survivor to your partner   Understanding that recovery is possible   Learning to commit to trauma treatment and the benefits it has         What Kind of Lover Are You?  http://www.sexologypodcast.com/lover    Find Dr. Palfy online:  http://kellipalfy.com/    Find Dr. Moali online:    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media:    https://www.instagram.com/sexologypodcast  https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care       If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali:  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  

Jesus attempts to build a strong movement, urging solidarity between peasants and curtailing male sexual abuse of and power over women.

Reset talks with former ER star Anthony Edwards about his “1in6” project for male survivors of sexual abuse and assault.

On today's episode, your host, Eric Skwarczynski, is joined by Dr. Kelli Palfy.Dr. Kelli Palfy began her professional career working in adult and youth corrections. Here she noticed a disproportionate number of males in the system. After becoming an RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officer, she took an interest in investigating sex crimes and went on to specialize in sex crimes committed against children internationally. Here, as she combed through video evidence, she witnessed first-hand the grooming tactics commonly used by sophisticated pedophiles.After retiring from the RCMP, Dr. Palfy obtained her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Alberta where she conducted her doctoral research on the reasons why males don’t commonly disclose sexual abuse. She is now a trained trauma therapist and public speaker on the topic of male abuse. Dr. Palfy currently runs a small private practice where she works with male survivors of sexual abuse, first responders, victims of bullying and couples. Outside of her professional life she enjoys hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, hanging out with friends and her pets.Clips Referenced:Sheldon Kennedy Interview – https://youtu.be/LSGVM6X6BPkTerry Crews' Testimony – https://youtu.be/Zft697iv4y0Leaving Neverland – Available on HBOEmily's Ted Talk – https://youtu.be/L-q-tSHo9HoDr. Kelli Palfypeaksandvalleyspsychology.comResources for Male Survivors:https://1in6.org/https://malesurvivor.org/http://cc4ms.ca/Find more stories regarding the IFB movement by visiting:preacherboysdoc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/https://twitter.com/preacherboysdochttps://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community who share the Preacher Boys Podcast mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/Support the Show:https://www.patreon.com/preacherboys See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to ManPODS - a podcast series to connect and inspire men. Addressing topical issues and quashing the stigma that men shouldn't cry, men can't talk about their feelings and men won't be vulnerable - because we all need help, we all need support, and you are not alone. Together we will positively impact mental health. In 1965, when Ken was just 12 years old he was sexually violated and raped by a male mentor, someone who he trusted. With his innocence in tatters he was then sexually assaulted by an older female. For the next 30 years Ken carried around rage, anger, hurt, guilt and shame. He had violent outbursts and nearly killed a police officer. Ken was void of emotion and empathy as he himself was stuck in Trauma. In 1991 Ken took himself off in search of help - at this time there were little resources for male victims of sexual abuse. He was turned away by many places until one person showed him kindness and pointed him in the right direction. For the last 20 years Ken has made it his mission to help as many men as possible, running male support groups, giving TedTalks and inspiring many. Ken can be found at www.malesurvivor.nz Tune in to listen to Ken's story of survival and healing

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Pastor Seth Shelley.  Pastor Shelley has pastored in Western Canada for the past 8 years. He’s currently the Lead Pastor at Maple Park Alliance Church in Qunel, BC, where his role is to provide counseling services, perform weddings and funerals, organize events for the community and a variety of other things.  Prior to becoming a pastor, Pastor Shelley spent 5 seasons as a forest firefighter in Alberta, Canada, working on ranches and as a surveyor for The Mountain Pine Beetle Project. In these experiences, he’s gained a love for the outdoors and adventure.  And when he’s not working, Pastor Shelley loves to spend time with his wife and 3 children exploring the outdoors, playing hockey, and canoeing.   If you'd like to contact Pastor Seth, you can visit his website at http://www.SethShelley.com  ----------------------    If you want to help us transform the lives of even MORE MEN for God’s glory, please take a minute to leave us a helpful REVIEW on iTunes: http://www.rmcpodcast.com and SHARE this podcast with any young man (or men) you’re mentoring or discipling. And make sure you don't miss an interview episode by signing up for our Man-to-Man eNewsletter at http://www.RealMenConnect.com, and grab your FREE copy of the Real Men Victory Tracker.  Are you stuck? Want to go to the next level in your marriage, career, business, or ministry?  Then maybe it’s time you got a coach. ALL CHAMPIONS have one. Let me coach you to help you strengthen your faith, improve your marriage, spiritually lead your family, achieve more, balance your time, grow your ministry, or even stop an addiction. Click here for details: http://www.RealMen300.com Also join us on: Download Our APP:  iPhone or Android Join the Real Men 300: http://www.RealMen300.com Facebook Group: http://www.realmenuniversity.com/ Facebook: @realdrjoemartin Instagram: @realdrjoemartin Twitter: @professormartin  

Rape goes to the root

Please support our programming on our Patreon site for exclusive content. You can also download our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, RadioPublic, and Castbox or any of your favorite podcast apps. ***This topic may elicit uncomfortable feelings*** Today Charles discusses some of his own professional and personal experiences with sexual abuse, other victims and offenders along with myths surrounding it and how assault of boys and men can be serious obstacles to understanding and healing. It's important to learn how wrong they are. Here are several myths surrounding male sexual abuse that many of us, victims and non-victims, have absorbed in our thinking: Men and boys can't be sexually used or abused, and if you have been, you're not or won't be a “real man.” If you experienced sexual arousal during abuse, you must have wanted and/or enjoyed it, and if you ever partly wanted the sexual experiences, then it was your fault. Sexual abuse is less harmful to boys and men than it is to girls and women. Most men who sexually abuse boys are gay. Boys and men who were abused by males must have attracted the abuse because they are gay or they become gay as a result. If a female used or abused a boy, he was “lucky,” and if he doesn't feel that way there's something wrong with him. The myth that boys who are sexually abused will go on to abuse others. For any man harmed by unwanted or abusive sexual experiences – and anyone who wants to support him – becoming free of these myths is necessary to overcoming the effects of the abuse, and to achieving the life he wants and deserves. Researchers have found that at least 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse or assault, whether in childhood or as adults. And this is probably a low estimate since it doesn't include noncontact experiences, which can also have lasting negative effects. If you've had such an experience, or think you might have, you are not alone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebarbershopgroup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebarbershopgroup/support

Ken gives information on gay men who are sexual abuse, incest, and rape survivors; common characteristics and coping to thrive. 

Childhood sexual abuse leaves a lifelong scar. It is difficult for male survivors of sexual abuse to discuss the matter in public because of social stigma. So much so that many survivors keep on denying the reality. Cecil Murphey, speaker, blogger and author of books like ‘More than Surviving: Courageous Meditations for Men Hurting from Childhood Abuse’, helps survivors of male sexual abuse accept reality, share their pain with compassionate listeners, and believe in the fact that they are not alone in their suffering. Male Sexual Abuse Survivors Shatter the Silence I interviewed Cec Murphey who explained how writing helped him come to terms with his own past sexual abuse. Through his blogs, articles and books, he opens up about his own struggles. His blogs and books also include real life stories of survivors of male sexual abuse. Cec helps other survivors to share their trauma with compassionate readers. He wants them to accept reality, find help and move on. Survivors of sexual abuse, particularly men, find it more difficult to talk about their harrowing experiences. They have to overcome shame and break social taboos. Hence, many of them keep denying the facts and choose to suffer alone. Through his writings, Cec drives the fact that there are many survivors of male sexual abuse and if you’re one of them, you’re not alone. You can send emails to Cec and he will definitely send replies. You can also leave your comments on his blog site. If you prefer to keep your identity hidden, you can do so as well. https://www.facebook.com/MenShatteringTheSilence/ () Stacy’s Journal Welcome to Stacy’s Journal! In this segment, I let you peek into my journal as I share my thoughts on a topic or resilience resource. As I interviewed Cec, I couldn’t help but think, what would I have done if I remembered such abuse? What would you have done? Would you tell anyone or would you hide it and let it eat through you day-in-day-out.  Cec actually experienced a mental breakdown and his memories started to haunt him. He couldn’t help it. Mustering his resilience, Cec decided to stand up against his fears. He did research, he investigated, and ultimately  he helped himself, and he’s helped thousands of other abuse victims. I believe that this is the greatest achievement a person can aspire to. The ability to counter personal fears and use them as a lesson for your life. Perhaps take a moment to just peek at your own fears. You don’t have to delve head first into them right now, but acknowledging that they’re there is the first step. Then you can ultimately turn to face them, and conquer them. That’s all we have for today. Last episode, https://www.stacybrookman.com/podcast-2/ (Antoinette Martin) shared her thoughts on Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer and hugging everyone you know – so if you have had cancer affect your family, you might want to go back and have a listen. Next week, we’ll interview Luiza Coscia who engineers out of the box solutions for out of the box children. I love interacting with our listeners on social media. We’re on https://www.pinterest.com/Stacy_Brookman/boards/ (Pinterest), https://www.facebook.com/stacybrookmanmedia/ (Facebook), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsQYpXODmHfOyEfc4iATRvA/videos?disable_polymer=1 (YouTube), and just about anywhere you can hold a great virtual conversation. Plus, I answer all my emails personally, so feel free to email me: stacy{at}stacybrookman{dot}com.   https://www.stacybrookman.com/100memoirs/ ()         100 Most Important Memoirs of the Past 200 Years This week’s memoir is https://www.stacybrookman.com/100memoirs/ (All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot) from 1972. Take an unforgettable journey through the English countryside and into the homes of its inhabitants – man and animal – with the world’s best-loved animal doctor. Herriot’s heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first...

Today on Hey Suga, Ehmandah talks with Christina Jimenez- Outreach Services Director for Project Sister Family Services. Christina talks to us about a taboo topic - Male Sexual Abuse & Assault. It's an under reported crime. It's hard for men to come forward because of stigma, stereotype and the question of masculinity. We want to bring awareness to assault. It's time to have a real conversation. Researchers have found that at least 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse or assault, whether in childhood or as adults. And this is probably a low estimate, since it doesn’t include non contact experiences, which can also have lasting negative effects. (1in6.org). Instagram: @projectsisterfamilyservices Resources: www.projectsister.org www.1in6.org

Male Sexual Abuse is under-reported, and frankly, under-discussed. This week, Stefanie and Matt talk with a sexual abuse survivor brave enough to come forward with their harrowing story.

Growing up gay, in the South, with a very religious and experiencing daily sexual abuse as a teenager--this was Nate Postlethwait's childhood. But this isn't a story about being a victim. Nate's story is about being a champion for other men to openly discuss sexual abuse and to live their life without the shame and fear of lies. A truly inspiring guy for a truly inspiring episode y'all. Follow Nate's travel and blog here: https://theothersideofsaved.com/ And download his podcast, THE OTHER SIDE OF SAVED on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-saved/id1424575340?mt=2 ASK MATTIE FOR ADVICE HERE!!! Subscribe to this podcast here on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dear-mattie-show/id902469568?mt=2 www.dearmattieshow.com Instagram: @theMattMarr Twitter: @theMattMarr Facebook: @theMattMarr Listen to Mattie’s other podcast TV TEA TIME HERE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tv-tea-time-with-mattie-and-jake/id1211496705?mt=2 Watch the show on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/talktomattmarr Our Recap Site: http://www.tvteatime.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theMattMarr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Trigger Warning* This week we tip toe into some very sensitive and challenging subject matter. Wade lives with PTSD which stems from childhood abuse/trauma. What does one do to climb such a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in life? Athletics, yoga, therapy and simply finding people to hold space. ""S'Wade"" gets hella vulnerable with us, and made for a special and thought provoking episode.

*Trigger Warning* This week we tip toe into some very sensitive and challenging subject matter. Wade lives with PTSD which stems from childhood abuse/trauma. What does one do to climb such a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in life? Athletics, yoga, therapy and simply finding people to hold space. ""S'Wade"" gets hella vulnerable with us, and made for a special and thought provoking episode.

*Trigger Warning* This week we tip toe into some very sensitive and challenging subject matter. Wade lives with PTSD which stems from childhood abuse/trauma. What does one do to climb such a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in life? Athletics, yoga, therapy and simply finding people to hold space. "S'Wade" gets hella vulnerable with us, and made for a special and thought provoking episode. 

Matt Pappas is the host of the long running and popular podcast Beyond Your Past. He and our hosst Kristin Walker talk about their experiences a sexual abuse survivors on this deep and resonating show.Beyond Your Past exists to validate and encourage all who have survived the trauma of abuse. Matt Pappas is a survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Narcissistic Abuse, and Bullying. This blog is my story of living with Dissociation, Anxiety, and PTSD, shared openly in writing, podcasts, and videos.On his site you will find blog posts written not only by himself, but also guest bloggers who have decided to share their story and let the world know that they are not ashamed! He regularly interviews Therapists, Life Coaches, Mental Health Advocates, Bloggers, and others who have a passion to help raise awareness and do their part to help erase the stigma of mental health challenges and survivors of trauma. The need for support and encouragement for abuse survivors has never been greater. No matter what type of abuse you have suffered, you are validated for what you endured. It was NOT your fault.As adult survivors, we've often felt like having the life we dreamed of was never possible; that we weren't worthy of such lofty dreams and goals. Through healing, we learn that we are worthy, a fulfilling life is possible, and we can move from seeing ourselves through the eyes of a victim, to the eyes of a Survivor who will Thrive and Conquer our Past.www.beyondyourpast.com

Your host Aaron Huey and author Johnnie Calloway get real about addiction, recovery, sexual abuse, hitting rock bottom and making that life altering choice for personal transformation. Two strong men with powerful voices holding absolutely nothing back on this dynamic first podcast episode of Beyond Risk and Back.Johnnie Calloway grew up in a small town in Kentucky, with the population at around 11,000. His mother passed when he was only five, leaving him to grow up with an angry, alcoholic, sexually confused father.Johnnie was born into a reputation that he never wanted but was obligated to live up to. Still, Johnnie always wanted to be the “good guy.” The conflict between his personal desire and his sense of obligation to his dad’s/family’s reputation created a great torment that was oddly accompanied with an insatiable yearning to learn.Eventually, Johnnie became a seeker of truth. And has now devoted himself to sharing what his seeking has taught him with others. He has written two books, “Taming the Dragon” and Dragons to Butterflies: The Metamorphosis of a Man, and is currently working on, “Within the Chrysalis, It’s an Inside Job”.www.johnniecalloway.comwww.firemountainprograms.com

In this episode, Dr. Richard Gartner, nationally recognized expert in male sexual abuse draws upon his many books including his two new edited books, Understanding the Sexual Betrayal of Boys and Men:The Trauma of Sexual Abuse AND Healing Sexually Betrayed Men and Boys: Treatment for Sexual Abuse, Assault, and Trauma (in press) to invite understanding and healing of sexually betrayed man and boys. He defines sexual betrayal and abuse and identifies the myths of male sexual abuse. He makes sense of the silence and reasons some boys and men can't remember and discusses the impact when the abuser is a parent, clergy or revered person. He discusses what brings men to treatment and lists celebrities, athletes, and politicians who have disclosed their sexual abuse and moved forward with life. He invites boys and men to realize that they are not alone- It was never their fault and treatment resources like MaleSurvivor.org are available. His shared experience is a gift to listeners.

On this podcast, I talk about signs and symptoms of abuse. 

Tonight's special guest is Christopher Anderson from New York City, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and the Executive Director of MaleSurvivor.org. A passionate advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, Chris joined the organization in 2007 after coming to understand the extent to which the sexual abuse and trauma he suffered as a child profoundly affected his life. He speaks publicly about his own experiences as a survivor of sexual abuse. In 2007 he created the presentation, "Ten Things Every Therapist Should Know About Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse." At the 2012 MaleSurvivor Conference he co-presented "Ten Things Every Partner of a Male Survivor of Sexual Abuse Needs to Know." In addition, he authored "Hope, Healing, and Support: The elements of recovery" speaking to groups all over the country about a new paradigm for healing from all forms of trauma and abuse. Chris also collaborated with a number of other MaleSurvivor Weekend of Recovery Alumni on Dr. Howard Fradkin's upcoming book, Joining Forces: Empowering Male Survivors to Thrive. Chris has attended 3 MaleSurvivor Weekends of Recovery and was one of the 200+ survivors who took part in the historic Oprah Winfrey Show special episodes highlighting the truth of Male Sexual Abuse that aired in November 2010. Chris is also a founding member of the Males For Trauma Recovery workgroup (M4TR) organized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA).