BONUS EPISODE! We Are HER teamed up with the Domestic Violence Response Team (DVRT) in Gallatin County, Montana, so you can know how to access survivor services. In this episode, we speak to a 911 dispatcher, a legal advocate, and a law enforcement officer to let you know how you can find support as you go through the legal system. Featuring: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Ruthie, Legal Advocate, Haven Ashlee Heavrin, Threat Assessment Investigator, Detective Susan Wa...
Oct 27, 2022•47 min
Danielle shares the stunning realization that what she calls her “day of innocence” — a beautiful day with her son — was the same day her attacker was busy planning an assault in her own home. After a grueling court battle in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, Danielle works daily to not only cope but to thrive by writing her story of sexual assault and becoming an advocate for others, all while counting down the days to 12 years from now when her attacker will be released from prison. This is ...
Jan 04, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 12
In this episode, Grey reflects on their childhood and the abuse and neglect they received from their father. Now, as an adult, they are starting to question what healthy parenting looks like. Grey shares how as a teen, they didn’t always have the healthiest coping mechanisms but is able to share without shame. It’s clear Grey is learning to have compassion for themselves as well as sadness, as they begin healing their inner child This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providi...
Dec 28, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 11
With honesty and humility, Chris shares his journey of realization into the past traumas of his parents and how this cycle continued to play out in his own parenting dynamics. Chris shares his awakening that came amidst a parent training curriculum as part of his role overseeing a nonprofit parenting education program. Recognizing finally that he had been parenting through his own traumatic experiences, Chris fought through the shame and guilt to do the hard work of introspection necessary to se...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 9
After leaving her abuser’s home, Alice learned that anger, abuse, and control were not the relationship norm as she’d been raised to believe. After breaking away, she’s focused on school, making a life for herself, and becoming a safe space for her younger sibling. Alice shares how she’s navigating her sense of self at 19 and being allowed to follow her own dreams for the first time as a survivor living outside the control of an abusive caregiver. After listening to her episode, Alice wanted to ...
Dec 07, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 8
When Boom’s boss sexually assaulted her at a company camping retreat, she was frozen with fear and disbelief until the next morning when she told a close coworker what had happened. As if in a trance, she moved through the next four days without speaking to anyone. When an HR representative from her company called to ask if she had been inappropriately involved with another leader, the floodgates burst open and her mix of fear, anger, and shame came flooding out. Boom shares her long road of nav...
Nov 30, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
When a man close to Kirielle’s family began smothering her with unreciprocated attention at 16, he, her church, and her family conditioned her to believe he was her only choice. After succumbing to marriage, she tumbled into a cycle of depression, manipulation, and assault. Her abuser was a master at twisting reality and convinced her it was all her fault, but there was a glimmer of self-preservation and Kiriele joined the military. As her husband’s abuse escalated in response to her attempts at...
Nov 23, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Losing her grandparents was a pivotal moment in Chihiro’s life. Beginning college and seeking her place in the world amidst this grieving was the ideal setting for an older classmate at her school to draw her in and enmesh her in a cycle of grooming. This was the precursor to abuse that would escalate so quickly it caught Chihiro completely off guard. She describes the dichotomy of being tethered to someone who promotes a charismatic, caring, and idyllic public facade while simultaneously contro...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Cheyenne is a spoken word artist and educator in the survivor world. She shares how her experience as a Black survivor has impacted her journey and how there is still so much work to be done in the survivor community to validate the experience of Black survivors. Cheyenne talks about how it’s not about changing things, it’s about starting over so that survivors of color can have an equitable experience in healing from trauma. Here are links to things Cheyenne mentions during her episode: She Wil...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 4
As Verónica's mind and body matured from child to teen, her father’s grooming, mental, physical, and sexual abuse escalated in tandem. When she rebelled at 19, the abuse hit an all-time high. Verónica's story navigates the complexity of family abuse and the layered, painful intimacy of a survivor harnessing the strength to tell her story and expose the truth in a court of law, leading to her father’s conviction. This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to su...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Brooke had a good job in retail after moving to the glamour of Las Vegas, but before she knew it a handsome, charismatic man was dazzling her with flashy cars and a glimpse at a new kind of life she’d never imagined. As her feelings for him mixed with his role as a pimp and his pressure for her to join “the game,” she was barely aware of her slow descent into a life she could hardly comprehend. As Brooke moved on to another, more powerful man she became further enmeshed in a life of manipulation...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Michael Broussard is the founder of Ask A Sex Abuse Survivor and began his healing journey by putting on an interactive play that shared his story of being a childhood sexual abuse survivor. Michael explores the intricacies of healing and how anything from punk rock to cosplay can all contribute to growth. Here are links to things Michael mentions during his episode: Ask A Sex Abuse Survivor - https://www.facebook.com/askasexabusesurvivor Ask a Sex Abuse Survivor Facebook Community - https://www...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Sydney Rae Chin is a destruction + liberation edu-guide who empowers humans to break up with societal norms through intuitive guidance. Sydney got into this work after experiencing sexual assault and going through the Title IX process. In this episode, Sydney shares their own story, talks about the limitations of online platforms like Instagram, and discusses how college sexual assault survivors need more options than Title IX in order to feel heard from higher ed. Here are links to things Sydne...
Oct 11, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Remember Bella? She was episode 6 on season 1 of our podcast. In season 1, Bella shared her story and had just left her abuser. But after recording her episode, Bella had a lot more happen. She took legal measures to keep herself safe. Here's an update on what happened in 2019 after reporting her abuser to the police. This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please r...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr
Andy shares how intimate partner violence can even affect young children. She recounts how at only 13-years-old she endured an abusive relationship that ended up changing her perspective for future relationships in her adulthood. Read her stories on our blog here: https://www.weareher.net/search?q=phoenixintheashes This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please revi...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 12
When she was 17 years old, Kayla found herself in her first relationship with the man who harmed her. And after enduring a life-changing attack, she now uses her voice to empower thousands of survivors through her organization Rise Above . This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the sho...
Sep 23, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Nicole is a fierce and protective mother of two who found out her son with special needs had been a victim of child sexual abuse. She’s discovering how hard the justice system is to navigate for victims of sexual violence with disabilities and using her knowledge to help others with her organization Voices of Change . This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please r...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Ali is a survivor of campus sexual assault. Like many survivors, she knew the man who harmed her. After college, she married a man who promised to never hurt her like that. But her new husband was no different. Here’s Ali’s powerful story of leaving her husband, healing from multiple traumas, and finding happiness. Read her stories on our blog here: https://www.weareher.net/search?q=khaleesi This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping th...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Her relationship escalated so quickly, that she wasn’t able to keep up. Every day, she fought an inner battle between the Chelsey she knew and the Chelsey who just wanted him to love her. Here’s how her own strength saved her life. This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Alex's abuser was an ER surgeon who was 20 years her senior. When they started dating, she quickly realized boundaries meant nothing to him. Here's her powerful account of how her life changed due to domestic violence. This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to fo...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Stacie spent many good years with her late husband. As she recounts his gradual shift from loving father to the man who eventually harmed her and ended up dying by suicide, she reflects a lot on mental health and the power of healing. Here are links to a few things Stacie mentions during her episode. Deb Sheppard: https://www.debsheppard.com/ The Light Between Us: http://lauralynnejackson.com/book-the-light-between-us/ This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing communit...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Alisa is a child sexual abuse (CSA) survivor and founder of Healing Honestly . It comes at no surprise that she's really vulnerable about what healing has looked like for her from childhood until now. Find out how humor, setting boundaries, and safely disclosing her story have helped shape her healing journey. This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Meet GirlAdrift, one of the first writers on the HER blog, as they sit down with Emily to discuss their time in the military and how a mentor ended up emotionally abusing them. In this episode, they also discuss power differentials, BDSM, and passive abuse tactics. Here are links to a few things they mention during their episode. Sex Nerd Sandra: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/nerdist-industries/sex-nerd-sandra Read their stories on our blog here: https://www.weareher.net/search?q=girladrift T...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
After breaking up with her college boyfriend, it took Nicole a while before she could call what happened sexual assault. Here's her story of confiding in her best friend, telling her parents what happened, and how she's healing in unconventional ways. This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners disc...
Jul 22, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Melissa and her daughter went into hiding for 107 days after leaving her abuser. With help from a secret safe haven group, she was finally free. Now, she's navigating what parenting looks like, especially when her little one is starting to ask questions about her dad. This is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help n...
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Emily and Stevie are back for Season 2 of the We Are HER podcast. In this trailer, we discuss how Season 1 exceeded our expectations, how we picked guests for Season 2, and Emily shares a piece of her story and healing journey. We want to give a special shoutout to Red Tractor Pizza, Cultured Roots, and Mint Dental in Bozeman, MT for being our biggest sponsors the previous year. If you're ever in Bozeman, you should definitely support them. You won't be disappointed. Here's the link to what we m...
Jul 08, 2020•32 min
This is our MAILBAG episode! Emily and Kristen (our guest from Episode 5) answer questions submitted by you! Becoming HER is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehernetwork) or Instagram (@_weareher). Our show would not be po...
Aug 27, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Recovering from a childhood of trauma, Jo started empowering herself to heal and forge her own path in life during a time when trans survivors didn’t have many freedoms. Becoming HER is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/wearehe...
Aug 20, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 12
She became a survivor when she was a baby. With her mother and brother to lean on for support, healing from her father’s abuse has been nothing short of a journey. Read more of her story here: https://www.weareher.net/author/namaste-allday/ Becoming HER is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t already, please review us on iTunes. It’s an important way to help new listeners discove...
Aug 13, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Had it not been for his daughter, she thinks she would have left him a lot sooner—that little girl held a special place in her heart. And even though it didn’t take long for him to gain complete control over her life, she got away from him. Read her stories on our blog here: https://www.weareher.net/author/alanagrowandglow/ Becoming HER is a podcast by We Are HER — a nonprofit dedicated to providing community to survivors by helping them become Healed, Empowered, and Restored. If you haven’t alr...
Aug 06, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
