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Nobody Should Believe Me
Introducing: Aaron | Betrayal Weekly

Nobody Should Believe Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 56:46


Betrayal Weekly is back. Aaron was committed to supporting the woman he loved, no matter the cost. Then one day, he asked for receipts.   *** Listen to Betrayal Weekly: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/betrayal-weekly/id1615637724 If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow them on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts.  If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here: 988 Lifeline.  If you or someone you know is in crisis or need to talk to someone immediately, please call or text 988 – the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7/365.  National Domestic Violence Hotline. They offer 24/7 phone and chat support to help you create a personalized safety plan and connect you with local support.   For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE.   Every state has a domestic violence coalition. If you're looking for help in the US, search the web for your state's domestic violence coalition.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Betrayal
Sydney | Betrayal Weekly

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 46:51 Transcription Available


After suffering a devastating loss, Sydney almost made peace with her grief. Then she received an email. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal team by emailing us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. You can also find us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com. If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here: 988 Lifeline. If you or someone you know is in crisis or need to talk to someone immediately, please call or text 988 – the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7/365. National Domestic Violence Hotline. They offer 24/7 phone and chat support to help you create a personalized safety plan and connect you with local support. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition. If you’re looking for help in the US, search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Secret Room | True Stories
Moonlight Should Be Beautiful

The Secret Room | True Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 71:12


Grace shares a profound story:  She was sexual assaulted as a minor, which she kept secret, bearing the pain alone.  The SA she suffered forced her to make an utterly heartbreaking choice.  And now, circumstances have led her to even more heartbreak as the past confronts her with fresh consequences of the decision she made as a kid.  It's a turbulent story of good vs. evil, and how even making the right decision can feel so wrong.  If you are the victim of sexual assault, you can seek help now from the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline. RAINN.ORG HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. HOMESERVE For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/secret. Void in Florida. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET NUTRAFOL Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code secretroom PICTURES See Grace and her mom on social right now. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Host: Susie Lark. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Betrayal
Aaron | Betrayal Weekly

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 51:57 Transcription Available


Betrayal Weekly is back. Aaron was committed to supporting the woman he loved, no matter the cost. Then one day, he asked for receipts. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. To access our newsletter and additional content and to connect with the Betrayal community, join our Substack at betrayal.substack.com. If you are currently in crisis, please reach out to organizations that offer immediate support. We are including a few US-based resources here: 988 Lifeline. If you or someone you know is in crisis or need to talk to someone immediately, please call or text 988 – the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24/7/365. National Domestic Violence Hotline. They offer 24/7 phone and chat support to help you create a personalized safety plan and connect you with local support. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline.Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition. If you’re looking for help in the US, search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

File Under: Entertainment Podcast
S3 - E29 - "Z" - Zebra Lounge, Zootopia

File Under: Entertainment Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 110:34


Zed's dead, but we're very much alive, baby, in this final alphabetic installment of season three, as we tackle "Z"!It's just Eric and Super Producer/Co-host Jared, from⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intern Talking Points⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠ Riley's Parrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ talking about a C grade movie focusing on swingers and murder, and an A list animated feature with anthropomorphized animals, and almost as much nudity as the ""erotic thriller"". We went in alphabetical order, talking about:Zebra Lounge⁠ (Eric)Zootopia (Jared)"Very Important Questions" is as fun for me, and as groan inducing for Jared, as always.So keep your knickers on in the elevator, grab your Pawpscicles, sidle up alongside Mr. Big, Eric, and Jared, and listen to this episode.....then smash your big screen TV, less out of fear of your sex tape playing in front of your kids, and more out of the knowledge that you just watched Zebra Lounge; and then smash your phone or listening device because you actually dared to listen to us talk about it!!If you, or a loved one, is, or has been affected by sexual violence, please know that there are good people and organizations in the world that can offer help.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NSVRC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (national sexual violence research center) has resources to help victims, and, importantly, tips on prevention and warning signs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPSAmerica⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is America's leading suicide prevention network.If you have the means to donate, please do so. Every little bit helps.If you would like to e-mail the show, you may do so at Fileunderpod@gmail.com. You can follow us on Twitter and vote in our polls, @FileUnderPod.You can hear more of me, (and frequent guest of this show), Mark, at Rushing The Field! Follow those links above!Want File Under swag? Of course you do. Go to http://file-under-entertainment-shop.launchcart.store/shop?page=1

Better with Daffnee
Will I ever stop hating my body?

Better with Daffnee

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 43:35


Content warning: this episode includes a personal account of sexual assault. Most of us can pinpoint the exact moment we stopped feeling at home in our bodies and it's almost never about weight. Daffnee shares when she first became "aware of her body," and it reframes the entire conversation about why so many women grew up shrinking themselves. From looksmaxing in 2026 to Weight Watchers at 12, this episode goes deep on body image, where it actually comes from, and what it costs us. Daffnee and Torri also get honest about where they are right now: the peace, the progress, and the Greek yogurt they almost felt guilty eating. Plus, how they're talking to their kids about bodies differently and why it matters more than we think. This one's personal. Hit play. Recommended LINKS: If anything in this episode brought something up for you, you're not alone and you don't have to sit with it by yourself. RAINN's hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673 or rainn.org. You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Better with Daffnee podcast homepage: https://www.daffneecohen.com/podcast/ Connect on Instagram: @Daffnee   Learn more at and get tons of freebies at daffneecohen.com

We Disrupt This Broadcast
Dying for Sex: Liz Meriwether, Kim Rosenstock, and Emily Nagoski on Cancer, Caregiving, and Women's Sexuality

We Disrupt This Broadcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 48:05


Join us as we get hot and bothered for women's autonomy through the Peabody Award-winning series Dying for Sex. In this episode, We Disrupt This Broadcast's own resident expert, media scholar, professor, and Executive Director of Center for Media & Social Impact Caty Borum speaks with the creators, producers, and showrunners of the 9x Emmy Award-nominated series, Kim Rosenstock and Liz Meriwether. Together, they unpack the ways Dying for Sex breaks every taboo around sex, death, cancer, caregiving, intimacy and women's pleasure. After their conversation, Caty breaks down the radical depictions of women's pleasure in this pathbreaking series with Emily Nagoski, sex researcher, educator, and bestselling author of the groundbreaking book Come as You Are.Content information: The second half of this episode contains discussion of sexual abuse and trauma. For survivor resources please visit RAINN.

Lived to Tell
S3 Ep18: Carlesha - "I Can Tell You One Thing, She's a Fighter"

Lived to Tell

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 29:09


 Carlesha Freeland-Gaither was walking home and was snatched off the street by a man. Carlesha's quick thinking in the moment and throughout her abduction helped investigators find her before it was too late. To speak to someone at RAINN, call 1-800-656-4673.  You can also live chat with someone at rainn.org. Show Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

Pretend Radio
Chain of Command part 3

Pretend Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 34:24


In part three of Chain of Command, we hear from those who grew up in the New Testament Christian Churches of America. From Victor Johanson, a former Army soldier who confirms on tape that NTCC ministers got vasectomies because children would interfere with their ministry. From a woman we're calling Kaylee, who was raised inside the church and was groomed and assaulted by a family member who was also an NTCC minister. And we look at how the church's CEO, Michael Kekel, has publicly stated at one point that no church is under a legal obligation to report child abuse. This episode discusses sexual assault and the grooming of minors. Please take care while listening. Want to keep going? Bonus episodes featuring the full unedited conversations with Victor Johanson and Kaylee are available right now on PRETEND+ on Apple Podcasts and on Patreon. You'll get bonus episodes and full access to the PRETEND archive. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/pretendradio Resources mentioned in this episode: Stay Away From NTCC (former member YouTube channel run by Tracy Pelfrey) The Mountain News (Bruce Smith's reporting on NTCC) Washington State Senate Bill 5375 (clergy mandatory reporting law, May 2025) Support and resources: If you or someone you know is currently serving in the military and feels pressured by a religious group, you have options. Military OneSource is available 24/7 at 1-800-342-9647. Your installation chaplain can also provide confidential support across all faiths. If you're a former member of NTCC or another high-control group and looking for support, the International Cultic Studies Association at icsahome.com offers resources, recovery workshops, and a directory of professionals familiar with high-control group recovery. If you've experienced sexual assault, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), or online at rainn.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Murder Sheet
Keeping Kids Safe with Officer of the Year Detective Tracy Jones

Murder Sheet

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 30:54


We interviewed Detective Tracy Jones of the Fishers Police Department. Fishers is a city in Indiana's Hamilton County. Detective Jones was recently awarded "Officer of the Year." She has worked extensively on numerous cases involving sexual crimes against child victims.Check out the Cherish Center here: https://www.cherishcac.org/RAINN's fact sheet on the sexual abuse of children: https://rainn.org/facts-statistics-the-scope-of-the-problem/statistics-perpetrators-of-sexual-violence/More RAINN statistics on the sexual abuse of children: https://rainn.org/facts-statistics-the-scope-of-the-problem/statistics-children-teens/Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsPre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato
Rainn Wilson on The Stories We Tell Ourselves | From Nicaragua to The Office to Soul Boom

7 Minute Stories w/ Aaron Calafato

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 34:05


In this bonus episode of 7 Minute Stories Presents: The Storytelling University, Aaron sits down with Rainn Wilson, the award-winning actor, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the Soul Boom podcast, for a conversation about storytelling, spirituality, anxiety, faith, and the inner narratives that shape our lives. From vivid childhood memories in Nicaragua to Alice in Wonderland, The Office, the meaning of suffering, and the search for God, Rainn reflects on creativity, the soul, and whether storytelling might be one of humanity's oldest ways of finding meaning. Team: Created & Hosted by: Aaron Calafato Audio Engineer & Lead Editorial: Ken Wendt Produced and Edited by Brooks Borden & Aaron Calafato Guest Coordinator: Dania Khalife Here's the 7 Minute Stories Universe schedule, so you know what's on the feed and when to expect new episodes! Love 7MS & TSU? Here's how to support: *Follow the pod wherever you're listening *Tap 5 Stars *Text one person you love a link to your favorite episode. Partner with us and reach millions! Become a sponsor of TSU. ⁠Reach out to us!

The Jan Broberg Show
Jan's Story : Leaving Camelot [Goodbye JBS]

The Jan Broberg Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 50:19


[Content Warnings]: Child Sexual Abuse, Rape, Kidnapping, Brainwashing, Emotional Abuse, Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, Threats of ViolenceIn this first episode, Jan tells her story to retired family detective, trauma expert, and producer and host of SASS: Sexual Assault Survivor Stories, Dave Markel. This is the most detailed existing continual account of her abuse, apart from her new book, The Jan Broberg Story. She dives deep into the techniques Robert Berchtold used to brainwash, kidnap, and sexually assault her for years. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to get a clear understanding of the predatory mindset and how grooming affects young absorbent minds.Be sure to check out Dave Markel's podcast S.A.S.S.:https://sexassaultsurvivorstories.libsyn.com/While this is a goodbye to The Jan Broberg Show, it's spirit will continue on as Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg. Same feed, same host, same dedication to survivors. One difference worth mentioning is we will now be releasing episodes every Friday. Thank you all for your listenership and support, see you in Trauma Interrupted with Jan Broberg.If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Subscribe / Support / Contact:

Lived to Tell
S3 Ep17: Carla - "I Pictured My Parents Getting the Call That I Was Murdered"

Lived to Tell

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 48:11


Carla Reading was trying to be safe by calling a ride share to take her home after a night out.  Her driver had other plans.Learn more about PAVE - survivors.orgTo speak to someone at RAINN, call 1-800-656-4673.  You can also live chat with someone at RAINN.org.  Carla's Instagram: @the.carla.filesShow Instagram: @LivedToTellPodcastTikTok: @LivedToTellPodcastCaitlin's Instagram: @caitlinvanmolemail: livedtotellpod@gmail.com

The Jan Broberg Show
Places Nowhere : Thriving After Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse With Lee Cooper [Re-Release]

The Jan Broberg Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 67:54


[Content Warning]: This episode contains graphic descriptions of intrafamilial abuse including: Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Physical abuse, Molestation and Attempted Rape of a Child. There is also a brief mention of suicidal ideation. Today, Jan is joined by Lee Cooper, who courageously discusses the sexual violence he experienced at the hands of his father, not revealing his secret until 20 years later during the Covid Pandemic.  Through his healing, Lee has created a photography collective called “Places Nowhere”, which expresses the dissociation one experiences during and after being sexually assaulted. Lee and Jan converse about Lee's passion for photography and how it became a form of escape and mindfulness during his healing process. Lee speaks openly about the bullying and sexual abuse he endured , the abusive relationship with his father, and the traumatic incidents he both witnessed and experienced.. He highlights the importance of safe spaces and the vital role his grandmother played by offering her love and support. Lee discloses his abuse to his ex-girlfriend and reflects on the impact of reading 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk which became a catalyst for his healing.  He shares the challenges he faced during the pandemic and the strain it put on his relationships. Lee also talks about reporting his father to the police and the personal consequences that followed. He reflects on the deep grief and pain he experienced and the impact it had on his relationship with his mother. Lee explores the process of reframing his relationship with his family and the desire for a better connection with his mother. . Lee shares his journey of self-awareness and the role of mindfulness in recognizing triggers and maintaining healthy habits. In closing they emphasize the need for peer-to-peer support and the power of sharing stories to raise awareness and support survivors.Check out Lee's photography and events:Instagram: @coopscwPlacesNowhere.comMentioned Resources:Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. GibsonThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der KolkSam Fender : Spit Of YouIf you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Subscribe / Support / Contact:

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
John Mac Eamharcaigh, Oileán Árainn Mhór.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 5:17


Tá sé tábhachtach línte agus comharthaí a chur in áit ag Céidh na Leibhe Gairbhe ar Oileán Árainn Mhór, a dúirt Bainisteoir Chomharchumann Forbartha agus Fostaíochta an Oileáin John Mac Eamharcaigh.

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The Jan Broberg Show
What One Sacrifices To Save Their Child : Ruthie's Story [Re-Release]

The Jan Broberg Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 69:09


Correction: Throughout the episode the perpetrator is called step-son/stepbrother, he is in fact the half-brother.Today Jan is joined by Ruthie who is the parent of a child that went through sexual abuse by her half-sibling for two years. The story today is this child's story, but through the eyes of her mother, showing the sacrifices one has to make initially to end the abuse and later to save her child's life after dysfunctional behavior has set in due to the abuse.If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Subscribe / Support / Contact:

Uncorking a Story
Such a Pretty Picture: Andrea Leeb on Shattering Silence, Surviving Abuse, and Writing the Story She Swore She'd Never Tell

Uncorking a Story

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 36:25


"On the outside, I too looked like a pretty picture. Inside, I was dying. I had so much pain and shame and suffering. Pretending isn't enough to make it go away." — Andrea Leeb About This Episode Andrea Leeb spent decades building a life that looked perfect from the outside — nurse, attorney, MFA graduate, happily married. But behind that picture was a secret she carried since she was four years old. In this deeply honest conversation, Andrea tells Mike about her debut memoir Such a Pretty Picture, which chronicles her survival of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her father, her complicated relationship with the mother who looked away, and the long road to finding her voice. She also talks about surviving the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, how the Me Too movement gave her the courage to finally write the story she'd sworn she'd never tell, and why healing is never a straight line. Andrea is donating all of her book royalties to the UCLA Rape Treatment Center and RAINN. Key Takeaways 1. She survived a tsunami — and it changed everything. In 2004, Andrea and her husband survived the Christmas Day tsunami in Thailand. That brush with death made her realize she needed to stop treating writing as a hobby and start treating it as a calling. 2. She swore she'd never write this story. For years, Andrea outlined the book and then told herself no. She wrote fiction, essays, anything else. It wasn't until her father passed away in 2017 — the same year the Me Too movement began — that she finally felt free to tell the truth. 3. Her mother caught the abuse and went blind. When Andrea was four and a half, her mother walked in on the abuse, screamed, passed out, and developed hysterical blindness for a month. Andrea blamed herself. Her mother never left her father. 4. Forgiveness and letting go aren't the same thing. Andrea never forgave her father, but she did let go of the anger — a distinction she says was essential to writing the book without creating monsters. She ultimately forgave her mother. 5. The title came from her editor, not from her. Andrea struggled with the title through every draft. Her publisher found a line in the book where Andrea's mother looks at a childhood photo and says, "Such a pretty picture" — a perfect encapsulation of the beautiful surface hiding the chaos underneath. 6. Pretending works until it doesn't. Andrea kept her secret for decades and appeared fine — until a stranger touched her on the subway and she unraveled. Her message to survivors: you can heal, but you have to get help. Pretending won't make it go away. 7. She's giving away every dollar. All royalties from Such a Pretty Picture go to the UCLA Rape Treatment Center and RAINN. What started as a mission to help one person has grown into full-time advocacy, including board work and policy efforts. Get the Book Such a Pretty Picture: A Memoir by Andrea Leeb Amazon: https://amzn.to/47NPt3M Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781647429942 Connect with Andrea Website: https://www.andrealeebauthor.com/ Instagram: @andrealisaleeb Threads: @andrealisaleeb Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ Subscribe and Leave a Review — It helps more readers and writers find the show! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncorking-a-story/id563636205 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HZiAEtFlhAzk60Z4eAkhY Uncorking a Story is produced by Mike Carlon. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jan Broberg Show
Little House, Advocacy, and Legislation With Alison Arngrim [Re-Release]

The Jan Broberg Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 68:17


[Content Warning]: Sexual abuse and mature languageToday, Jan is joined by the one and only Alison Arngrim! She discusses her experiences with abuse and her involvement in The National Association to Protect Children, where she currently serves as California Chair, National Spokesperson and Founding Board Member.  Jan and Alison discuss the impact of child abuse on development, the global crisis of child abuse, future plans and advocacy, upcoming events, such as the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie, and the importance of hope, resilience, laughter, and courage.Alison Arngrim is best known for her role as the nasty Nellie Oleson on "Little House on the Prairie” and continues to amuse audiences through film, tv, stage and multimedia performances. Her one woman show "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" has become a worldwide phenomenon. As a stand-up comedian, she has headlined at major comedy clubs and currently stars in two comedy series pilots including “Life Interrupted” and “C.P.R. She frequently mocks her "ex-child star" image on talk shows and won TV Land's "Character Most Desperately In Need of a Time Out" award in 2006. After co-star Steve Tracy died of AIDS complications in 1986, Arngrim began volunteering for AIDS Project LA.  She later managed a nonprofit assisting families affected by HIV/AIDS. Currently a spokesperson for PROTECT, Arngrim advocates for stronger child protection laws and has shared her own story of childhood sexual abuse. Arngrim resides in Tujunga with her husband of 20+ years. She takes pride in being hated as Nellie and is happy to give people the chance to continue to do so.Where You Can Find Alison:Facebook: Alison ArngrimInsta: alisonarngrimX: @arngrimBonnetheads.comSupport Protect.orgBuy Alison's Book!:Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Olsen and Learned To Love Being HatedIf you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Subscribe / Support / Contact:

RTÉ - Barrscéalta
John Mac Eamharcaigh, Bainisteoir Chomharchumann Forbartha agus Fostaíochta Árainn Mhóir.

RTÉ - Barrscéalta

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 4:50


Labhair John ar thionscnamh úr atá ar bun ag an ghrúpa The Lions Club, ‘Teachtaireacht i mBuidéal' sa chontae faoi láthair agus go bhfuil Comharchumann Forbartha agus Fostaíochta Oileán Árainn Mhór ag iarraidh tairbhe a bhaint as an tionscnamh seo.

Babes in Bookland
AUTHOR CHAT: Andrea Leeb's "Such a Pretty Picture"

Babes in Bookland

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 59:52 Transcription Available


Some stories don't just break the silence, they explain how silence gets built in the first place.This week, I'm joined by author Andrea Leeb to talk about her memoir Such a Pretty Picture, an account of surviving childhood sexual abuse, living with complex trauma and CPTSD, and finding a path back to yourself that isn't linear or tidy but is real.Andrea shares the early moments that shaped her life, the confusing mix of fear, love, and self-blame, and the way adults can miss obvious warning signs when a family looks “pretty” from the outside. We also get into the effects of trauma: freezing, shame, self-harm, complicated sexuality, relationships that can't hold intimacy, and the exhausting pressure to perform normal.Andrea details her turning point-- a breakdown that finally makes help non-negotiable, and what treatment, therapy, and community can unlock over time. We end with a conversation about forgiveness, closure, and agency, including Andrea's work supporting survivors through organizations like RAINN and the UCLA Rape Treatment Center, plus concrete resource reminders for anyone who needs a first step.If this conversation resonates, share it with someone you trust, subscribe for more author interviews, and leave a review so more survivors and supporters can find it. What would it mean to you to be fully believed?Purchase Andrea Leeb's "Such a Pretty Picture"Resources:National - RAINN.org/ 1-800-656-4673 Helping Hands - Commission for Women (Los Angeles area) UCLA Rape Treatment Center / 424-259-7208 HAWC.org - Houston area/ 713-528-7273 Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline - 888-293-2080 Thank you for being here, Xx AlexConnect with us and suggest a great memoir!Follow us on instagram! @babesinbooklandpod 

Betrayal
A Conversation with RAINN | BONUS | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 11:03 Transcription Available


Host Andrea Gunning sits down with Jennifer Simmons Kaleba, the VP of Communications at the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. They discuss Betrayal’s approach to working with survivors and telling stories about trauma. Content warning for discussions of rape, child sexual abuse, and child sexual abuse material. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Just text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Murder Diaries
MISSING: Brittney Wood

The Murder Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 39:51


One summer night, Brittney Wood walked away from her family home in southern Alabama and vanished into thin air. Did dark family secrets have something to do with her mysterious disappearance? If you have any tips for the Mobile police department, you can contact them at (251) 208-7210. Brittney is Caucasian, stands five-feet-one-inches tall and weighs one-hundred-five pounds, with a thin build. She was last seen wearing a blue tank top, blue denim shorts and flip-flops, and carrying a pink or teal tote bag containing extra clothing, a red curling iron, a makeup bag, and a cell phone. She has dirty blond/brown hair and blue eyes, with a lip piercing and a tattoo reading "Payton" on her left leg. Missing Brittney Wood Links: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/MissingBrittneyWood/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/missingbrittneywood/⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@missingbrittneywood⁠ If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/themurderdiariespod⁠ Apple: Hit subscribe/ 1 week free trail available Sponsorship Links: Build credit fast and get your first month for just a dollar at ⁠getkikoff.com/DIARIES today. Thanks to Kikoff for sponsoring us! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your retail business to the next level today! ⁠https://www.shopify.com/murderdiaries Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/episodes/template-9webg-nwtpj-t96tc-b64ps-f7lrd-lwllk-s8gla-j69fp-t25s5-yybna-rtjlw-t4g9a-823ee Music Used: Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Maiah_Wynne/Live_at_KBOO_for_A_Popcalypse_11012017⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/⁠⁠ Imagefilm 018 by Sascha Ende Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/315-imagefilm-018⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠⁠ Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/song/4707-glitter-blast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/standard-license⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Links: Link Hub: ⁠⁠https://msha.ke/themurderdiaries⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themurderdiariespod/⁠⁠ Edited by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.landispodcastediting.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soul Boom
BJ Novak Outsmarts Rainn (Again)

Soul Boom

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 76:25


B.J. Novak (The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Office) gets deeply reflective about fame, anxiety, and the hidden cost of success. From behind-the-scenes stories of The Office to honest reflections on regret, scarcity mindset, and spiritual growth. SPONSORS

Cult Cinema Circle
Interview - Amanda Jane Stern

Cult Cinema Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 45:44


On a bonus episode of the show, I talk to actress, director and podcaster Amanda Jane Stern all about her movie Perfectly Good Moment (2023). We talk about the influences on this film, the process of getting this film off the ground, and just how much it means to Amanda as a female creative. We had a great conversation, and I hope you enjoy it.Donate to NSVRC, RAINN, and MCASA----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Amanda Jane Stern on Instagram, Bluesky and LetterboxdFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cult Cinema Circle
Hard Candy (2005) with special guest Amanda Jane Stern

Cult Cinema Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 90:14


CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault/pedophilia, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :)On today's episode, we're finishing up April and bringing a close to our coverage of REVENGE movies on the pod, by covering one of the best revenge movies out there that only takes place in one location and stress everyone the fuck out; we're putting on our obligatory red sweatshirt and torturing a rapist as we cover Hard Candy (2005). Joining me for today's conversation is actress, writer and podcaster Amanda Jane Stern!We go all over the place for this episode, but me and Amanda had a wonderful conversation all about this wonderful movie and just how important it is to this specific genre. You don't wanna miss this one.----Donate to NSVRC, RAINN, and MCASA----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Amanda Jane Stern on Instagram, Bluesky and LetterboxdFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jan Broberg Show
Cultivating Self-Worth After Trauma With Rachel Hunter [Re-Release]

The Jan Broberg Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 62:04


[CONTENT WARNING]: Rape, sexual assault, and suicidal ideationToday, Jan is joined by Rachel Hunter, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose passion is working with survivors of trauma and Complex PTSD. Rachel began working in the mental health field in 2016 while pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She went on to earn her Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. Rachel's passion for working with trauma and C-PTSD comes from her own lived experiences as a survivor of rape, sexual exploitation, and sexual assault. She feels an important part of her own healing has come from learning about trauma, connecting with other survivors, and consistently investing in therapy. Rachel strives to use her expertise and personal experience to help others heal from trauma and thrive as survivors.Rachel is here to talk about her journey to becoming a therapist and her personal experiences with complex PTSD. Jan and Rachel discuss the impact of childhood experiences on relationships, the importance of self-worth and self-respect, and some steps to take in the direction of healing. Rachel shares her insights on building healthy coping mechanisms, practicing self-care, and mitigating suicidal ideation. She also introduces the SEEDS technique, which stands for sleep, eating, exercise, doctor's orders, and something for you to use as a tool for self-improvement and well-being; such as self-care, socializing, or sobriety. In this conversation, Jan and Rachel discuss various aspects of mental health, particularly focusing on living with clinical depression and seeking happiness and joy. They explore the concept of learned helplessness and the importance of taking control of one's life. They also discuss the power of making different choices and recognizing one's worthiness. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-love, and finding hope and empowerment. Ultimately, they highlight the lifelong relationship with oneself and the potential for healing and empowering others.If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below:National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264Subscribe / Support / Contact:

RTÉ - Iris Aniar
Deirdre Ní Chonghaile, as Árainn

RTÉ - Iris Aniar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 12:15


Tá Seosamh (Joe) Ó Briain as Cill Rónáin tar éis bháis.

All Horror Radio
The Bear Didn't Build a Rape Academy

All Horror Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 70:14 Transcription Available


CNN spent months undercover inside a network where men teach each other how to drug, rape, and film the assault of their own wives. The website at the center of it had 62 million visits in one month. Most from the US. It is still live.Robin breaks down the full investigation: the Telegram groups where thousands of men workshop sedative dosages and livestream assaults for paying audiences. Why perpetrators are choosing Ambien specifically because it doesn't show up on standard drug panels. The stories of three survivors, all assaulted by the men they were married to. The connection to the Gisèle Pelicot case. The radicalization pipeline from pick up artist culture to Red Pill ideology to Telegram rape groups to TikTok "training in case she says no" videos. Why Section 230 protects the platform. Why a 20 year old woman in Brazil was stabbed 50 times for declining a date. Why women on Threads are naming their rapists. And why the bear was right all along.If this episode hits you, share it. Send it to someone who needs to hear it. You know who.Robin doesn't do fair. Robin does factual.KEYWORDS/TAGS: rape academy, CNN investigation, sexual assault, drug facilitated sexual assault, Ambien, sleep content, Telegram, Gisele Pelicot, man vs bear, choose the bear, 4B movement, manosphere, Red Pill, Section 230, violence against women, feminist podcast, true crime, platform accountability, believe women, radicalization, We Saw the Devil, WSTDBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-crime-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist
Bonus Mini: DFSA Investigation

Your Angry Neighborhood Feminist

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 37:24


*This episode contains discussion regarding drug facilitated sexual assault. Please listen with discretion.* In this episode, Madigan recaps an CNN investigation into what they call an online, global “R*ape Academy”, with millions of monthly visits, and their further investigation into Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault. If you or someone who know is a victim of this sort of abuse, you can find help: For help in the US, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or chat 24/7 on RAINN.org. Internationally, a worldwide list of directories is provided by UN Women, with national agencies on the Pixel Project. Gisele's Story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-angry-neighborhood-feminist/id1339226131?i=1000701764416 Do you have a topic that you want the show to take on?    Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠neighborhoodfeminist@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social media:     Instagram: @angryneighborhoodfeminist Get YANF Merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yanfpodcast.threadless.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ JOIN ME ON PATREON!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/angryneighborhoodfeminist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html https://rainn.org/what-counts-as-sexual-violence/get-the-facts-about-drug-facilitated-sexual-assault/ www.cnn.com/2026/04/09/europe/polish-arrest-cnn-online-rape-investigation-intl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betrayal
Update from Season 3 | BONUS | Stacey and Tyler's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 10:30 Transcription Available


Producer Carrie Hartman catches up with Stacey Rutherford from Season 3. Stacey gives an update on Justin’s actions from behind bars. Content Warning for sexual abuse. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Touchy Subjects Podcast
Using Media to Create Social Change ft Laura Swanson

Touchy Subjects Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 65:41


Send us Fan MailWe are surrounded by and consume media all the time. That means media is an excellent tool to help us create the change we want to see in the world. Join us this week as we sit down with our friend Laura Swanson to discuss how to do just that! For more information about Lauran and the Midwest Broken Mirror Project, head to www.creativeembersnonprofit.org!Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.Music credits: Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

Betrayal
The Making of Season 5 | BONUS

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 19:35 Transcription Available


The Betrayal team takes you behind the scenes of Season 5 – unpacking how Saskia’s story came to be, and all the memorable moments along the way. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Just text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart
Is Josh Hart the Dwight Schrute of NBA? Rainn Wilson ROASTS Knicks, Talks 'The Office' Legacy & More

Roommates Show with Jalen Brunson & Josh Hart

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 60:53 Transcription Available


Jalen and Josh are back for season 3 and a brand new NBA season. Today the guys welcome Rainn Wilson. Together they talk perfect monologues, NBA team names, & much more. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.Make it legendary with BetMGM. Download the app today and use bonus code ROOMMATES.Go to tommyjohn.com/roomies for 25% off your first order.AT&T. Connecting changes everything.Rewrite your routine with BODYARMOR. Choose Better.Try the world’s most awarded tequila for yourself. 1800Tequila.com 1800® Tequila. 40% Alc./Vol. (80 proof). Trademarks owned by JC Master Distribution Limited. ©2025 Proximo, 1800tequila.com. Please drink responsibly.Chapters:00:00 - Intro01:33 - Is Josh doing his research properly?04:20 - An Iconic Character of an Iconic Show06:25 - The Office Superlatives (1800 Tequila)08:40 - 1800 Tequila Ad09:39 - BetMGM Ad10:49 - Rainn's First Knicks Game12:25 - Home and Away13:39 - "The Perfect Crime" Monologue18:20 - Top 3 "The Office" Episodes20:04 - Josh dresses as Dwight for Halloween21:12 - Fun at the set23:25 - Other Mockumentaries24:08 - The Office nowadays25:16 - God's favorite NBA Team26:31 - NBA team names and mascots28:54 - When the Sonics come back34:20 - CPR Test39:35 - Acting careers for Jalen and Josh?40:14 - Roles for Rainn41:10 - Fan Questions for Rainn Wilson44:05 - AT&T Ad45:04 - Fan Connections (AT&T)46:05 - NBA Expansion cities (Tommy John)50:26 - Tommy John Ad51:38 - Picks of the Week (BetMGM)53:22 - Mindset for the Playoffs (BodyArmor)54:41 - BodyArmor Ad55:01 - Outro55:13 - Roommates UncutTT: https://www.tiktok.com/@roommatesshowIG: https://www.instagram.com/theroommatesshowX/TW: https://twitter.com/roommates__showGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR).21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in DC, Mississippi, New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico."#NBAFreeAgency #DamianLillard #LukaDoncic #MikalBridges #BallIsLife #NBAUpdates #HoopsTalk #NBAHumor #HoopDreams #NBAComedy #BasketballPodcast #NBABanter #NBAStories #NBAInsight #ProBasketball #NBAFans #AllStarTalk #BasketballCulture #NBA2025 #NBAFreeAgencyNews #JalenAndJosh #GettingPaid #LillardStatue #RoastingKarlAnthonyTowns #KATroast #MikalAndLuka #PlayerOpinions #FunnyHoops #HoopsComedy #PlayerTalk #BasketballAnalysis #InsideTheNBA #NextLevelHoops #NBALegends #CourtTalk #PodcastHighlights #PodcastSnippet #TributeTalk #StatueDebate #PlayerChat #FanTalk #NBAHeatCheck #BallersBanters #HotTakes #BehindTheBanter #PodcastMoment #PodcastClips #KTLove #LillardLove #PlayerChat #BehindTheBanter #TheRoommatesPodcast #NewYork #Knicks #Basketball #NBA #NBAPlayers #nbaoffseason #offseasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deck
REMEMBERING: Marjorie "Christy" Luna (4 of Spades, Florida)

The Deck

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 39:33


Our card this week is Marjorie "Christy" Lunda, the 4 of Spades from Florida.  In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are sharing the story of Marjorie “Christy” Luna to honor her life and amplify the voices of survivors. From the outside, Greenacres seemed like a picture-perfect place to grow up — where kids roamed barefoot between the park, school, and corner store. But beneath that storybook setting, something darker was unfolding, and it came to a head one May evening in 1984 when Christy disappeared. More than 40 years later, her friends are revisiting their childhood memories, uncovering how abuse and violence can exist in plain sight — often hidden or left unspoken. By sharing Christy's story during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we hope to raise awareness, support survivors, and remind others that their voices matter. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, you can find confidential support at RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline. You can chat with them online, call 1-800-656-4673, or text HOPE to 64673. If you know anything about the disappearance of Marjorie “Christy” Luna in Greenacres, Florida, on May 27th, 1984, the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, please come forward. And if you had encounters with anyone named in the episode, or even similar encounters as described with men you didn't know, detectives want to hear from you, too. Perhaps you hold the missing piece to solving this mystery and putting a terrible person behind bars for whatever life they have left. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 1-800-458-8477. Ways to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office directly: Main Line: 561-688-3000. Detective William Springer's Email: SpringerW@pbso.org   View source material and photos for this episode at: thedeckpodcast.com/remembering-marjorie-christy-luna Let us deal you in… follow The Deck on social media. Instagram: @thedeckpodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @thedeckpodcast_ | @audiochuck Facebook: /TheDeckPodcast | /audiochuckllc To support Season of Justice and learn more, please visit seasonofjustice.org. The Deck is hosted by Ashley Flowers.  Instagram: @ashleyflowers TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Twitter: @Ash_Flowers Facebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cult Cinema Circle
Ms. .45 (1981)

Cult Cinema Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 61:22


"Sister!!"CONTENT WARNING: This particular film we're discussing deals with the issue of sexual assault, so if that's a topic you're sensitive to, then you totally don't need to listen to this episode. See you next week! :)On today's episode, in observance of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we're covering REVENGE movies on the podcast, and this one is a fucking banger! We're heading to the gritty New York streets and shooting fuckers up in our long, black coat as we visit the revenge film, Ms. .45 (1981).We discuss the careers of some of the cast and crew of the movie and a WHOLE lot about our titular character of Thana. You don't wanna miss this one!----Donate to NSVRC, RAINN, and MCASA----Show E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betrayal
Crystal | Featured on ABC's Betrayal: Secrets and Lies

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 56:27 Transcription Available


You can now watch Crystal’s story on TV! Check out Betrayal: Secrets and Lies. Episodes air every Sunday at 10pm EST/9pm CST on ABC. CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses domestic violence and sexual assault. Crystal Harris escaped the man who terrorized her, and in the process, challenged the institutions that failed her. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and en Español. Call (800) 656-HOPE (4673) or Text HOPE to 64673.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Motivation
How To Find Gratitude When Success Still Feels Empty | Rainn Wilson

The Daily Motivation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 8:13


Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1907DM At the peak of The Office, Rainn Wilson was winning Emmys and couldn't enjoy a single moment of it. He wanted more. A movie career. A media company. More money. More deals. He was surrounded by one of the most beloved casts on television and still felt like it wasn't enough. Then his dad died right as COVID started. His mom had left when Rainn was a year and a half old, so his father was his entire foundation. Losing him cracked something open. This is a rare, honest look at what fame actually does to a person who isn't spiritually or psychologically equipped to handle it. And what it took to finally ask: when is it ever just enough? Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Betrayal
Waking Up | EP 10 | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 34:36 Transcription Available


Seven years have passed since Saskia’s discovery. This episode is a reflection on how Saskia got here – and how she's trying to move forward. Find Jessica Baum’s books Safe and Anxiously Attached here. Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, and mental health struggles. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soul Boom
Arthur Brooks & Rainn Escape the Matrix & Find the Meaning of Life

Soul Boom

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 73:39


Why does modern life feel emptier than ever, even with more technology, comfort, and success than any generation before us? Arthur Brooks (behavioral scientist, bestselling author) joins us to explore the growing meaning crisis, the neuroscience of purpose, and why our phones may be quietly rewiring our brains away from happiness. SPONSORS!

The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes
The Hidden Cost of Success Nobody Talks About | Rainn Wilson

The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 86:48


Rainn Wilson built one of the most beloved characters in television history and still woke up most days feeling like he was not enough. He opens up about the painful truth that becoming famous on The Office only amplified the emptiness he already carried, moving from a three on his inner peace scale before the show to barely a four or five during its peak seasons. Rainn traces how unprocessed grief, ego, addiction, and a relentless hunger for more kept him stuck in a cycle of dissatisfaction no amount of success could break. He shares how it was not until his late forties that he genuinely began to believe the words he had been saying for a decade, that he was enough, and how the death of his father, deep therapy work, and a committed spiritual practice finally gave him the foundation he had been chasing through achievement. This conversation is a permission slip to stop measuring your inner life by outer results and start tending the garden inside yourself that no one can take from you. Rainn's books: Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution Soul Boom Workbook: Spiritual Tools for Modern Living Soul Boom website Soul Boom podcast In this episode you will: Discover why fame, money, and success made Rainn equally as unhappy as being broke, and what that reveals about the real source of contentment. Understand how ungrieved pain silently drives the ambition, addiction, and comparison that keep you stuck in cycles of dissatisfaction. Learn the spiritual framework Rainn uses, drawn from Buddhism, the Baha'i Faith, and positive psychology, to move through disappointment without carrying it forward. Recognize the difference between saying an affirmation and actually beginning to believe it, and what consistent inner work looks like over years, not weeks. Explore how reparenting your inner child and building a daily gratitude and contemplation practice can shift your baseline from chronic discontent to genuine peace. For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1907 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes [SOLO Self Love Episode] Eckhart Tolle Josh Groban Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Betrayal
Rehabilitation | EP 9 | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 36:10 Transcription Available


After serving his time, Mike launches a new career. Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, death, discussion of suicide, gun violence, and 911 audio. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betrayal
Updates from Ember, Natalie, and Stephanie | BONUS | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 17:07 Transcription Available


Ember, Natalie, and Stephanie’s stories aren’t over. Here’s where they are today. Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, and chronic illness. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betrayal
Love Is No Defense | EP 8 | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 33:15 Transcription Available


Advocates fight to change the law that protected Mike Levengood. Content Warning for rape, sexual violation by an intimate partner, and nonconsensual intimate image distribution. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betrayal
Survivors' Discussion Continued | BONUS | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 16:30 Transcription Available


The survivors from the roundtable in Episode 7 continue their conversation. Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, and mental health struggles. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betrayal
Not Alone | EP 7 | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 39:54 Transcription Available


Four women. Four stories of survival. Saskia finds out she's not the only one. Content Warning for rape, tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, and chronic illness. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Betrayal
Credibility | EP 6 | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 37:18 Transcription Available


During their divorce trial, Mike’s legal team tries every trick in the book to make the court doubt Saskia’s story. Content Warning for tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, chronic illness, rape, and litigation trauma. Find Deborah Tuerkheimer's book Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers here. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Office Ladies
Friday Chit Chat with Rainn Wilson!

Office Ladies

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 23:07


This week on Office Ladies 6.0 it's a very special Friday Chit Chat when their pal Rainn Wilson stops by! The group debates which Office character they'd want to be stuck camping with (tune in for Jenna's surprise pick), imagines their chances on The Amazing Race, and pitches some very chaotic Office dream teams. Rainn also shares the terrifying story of being strapped to the outside of a helicopter while filming a survival show, and chats about his new movie Code 3. It's camping, competition shows, survival stories, and classic Office banter - happy Friday! Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question for Around the Town, Chit Chat, The Paper & Second Drink favorite moment: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Betrayal
Tornado | EP 5 | Saskia's Story

Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 39:41 Transcription Available


The trial of Mike Levengood looms. But at the eleventh hour, the prosecutor gets a call. Content Warning for tech-enabled sexual abuse, nonconsensual intimate image distribution, mental health struggles, chronic illness, and rape. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Follow our newsletter and join the Betrayal community at betrayal.substack.com. For resources on sexual violence, visit rainn.org/betrayal. You can also get free, confidential, 24/7 support through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Text HOPE to 64673 or call 1-800-656-HOPE. Every state has a domestic violence coalition, and many counties also have resources available. If you’re looking for help, go onto your county’s website to see what resources are available locally, or search the web for your state’s domestic violence coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime Junkie
SURVIVING: Ernest Pine

Crime Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 57:00


In August 2008, a woman in rural Kentucky survived one of the most brutal assaults we have ever reported, but her strength that night ensured her attacker was identified and arrested. Years later, he is a free man living in the community. As we examined his past, we uncovered unsettling similarities to another case that has haunted a family for decades. Now, two families are searching for answers — and they need your help.If you know anything about the murder of Elena Sanchez Hawkins, please call the Kentucky State Police Post 4 at (270)766–5078 or email us at tips@audiochuck.com.If you are a victim of sexual abuse, you can contact RAINN's national sexual assault hotline by calling 800-656-HOPE (4673), by texting HOPE to 64673, or by online chatting at hotline.RAINN.org. Their services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/surviving-ernest-pine/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crime Junkie
MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Amanda Wienckowski

Crime Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 33:43


When 20-year-old Amanda Wienckowski vanished one night in Buffalo, her mom, Leslie, refused to sit back and wait for answers. She begged police to listen and even parked outside the house where Amanda was last seen — for weeks — hoping her daughter would walk out the front door. What followed would test every ounce of a mother's strength: a case full of contradictions, silence from the system, and a fight that would stretch on for more than a decade. This is the story of a mother who wouldn't let the world forget her daughter — no matter how long it takes for justice. You can track the status of Assembly Bill 8986 at this link: https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/A08986/2025You can also comment on that site or find a local legislator to champion Leslie's request for a 20-year extension to Article 78.Find the NY State Assembly Directory here: https://nyassembly.gov/mem/ and please include the bill number when reaching outYou can find Sexual Assault resources by texting HOPE to 64673 for RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline. If you or a loved one wants to explore treatment for substance use, you can seek help by calling 211 in the United States. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit:  https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-of-amanda-wienckowski/Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllcCrime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.