Sexual Assault Survivor Stories

By Dave Markel

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Sexual Assault Survivor Stories -SASS- is a weekly podcast designed for the purpose of providing victims and survivors of sexual assault and rape information and a forum to better understand the complexities, adversities, victories, and all the dynamics of surviving and healing. But it's not just for victims and survivors! It's a podcast of learning about trauma-informed interviewing and the neuroscience of trauma and memory, understanding the victim impact of rape and sexual assault, knowing how to recognize the psychophysiological responses of interpersonal trauma, and developing healing strategies and best-practice responses for all of these components. And the main goal of the podcast is to help bring justice to victims and survivors, recognizing that the best way to do this is by talking about our experiences and spreading information...because we all know someone who has been affected by sexual assault or rape.

Episode Date
195. Jason Patrick Berry: Some Episodes Are Worth Repeating
Jun 23, 2026
194. Cheryl Wright: What Healing Really Looks Like
Jun 16, 2026
193. Dave Markel: Solo Part 2; Something You Should Know
Jun 09, 2026
192. Dave Markel: After Nearly 200 Episodes, The Stories Are Not What Stayed With Me
Jun 02, 2026
191. Lee Cooper: The Conversation That Crossed an Ocean
May 27, 2026
190. Dr. Lori: Healing Every Day After Sexual Trauma
May 19, 2026
189. Tracy DeTomasi, Chris McGee & Derrick Hurley: Why Men Must Be Part of the Solution
May 12, 2026
188. Martha Gagnon: The Hidden Pattern Behind Coercion
May 05, 2026
187. Sophie: "If I Said No Again…What Would Happen?"
Apr 28, 2026
186. Joseph Born: The Hidden Reality of Child-on-Child Harm
Apr 21, 2026
185. Sara Perry: This Changes How You Think About Healing
Apr 14, 2026
184. Emily: I Was Living My Life Like Nothing Happened
Apr 07, 2026
183. Darlene Lekowski: She Buried the Truth as a Child…What Happened When It Resurfaced?
Mar 31, 2026
182. Cassie Nicholas: When Help Was a Setup
Mar 24, 2026
181. MJ: A Few Minutes That Changed Everything
Mar 17, 2026
180. Norma Peterson-Part 2: Furthering the Discussion of the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit
Mar 10, 2026
179. Dr. Asher: Survivor-Led, System-Changing
Mar 03, 2026
178. Norma Peterson: The Power of the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit
Feb 24, 2026
177. Daniel: Courage Doesn't Always Feel Brave
Feb 17, 2026
176. Pamela France: Faith, Trauma, and the Truth That Follows
Feb 11, 2026
175. Amy Watson & HASSL: What You Allow Is What Continues
Feb 03, 2026
174. Gemini: First the Assault. Then Saprea.
Jan 28, 2026
173. Beth: When "Normal" was Actually Rape and Sexual Assault
Jan 20, 2026
172. Erica: When a Husband's Power Became Sexual Violence
Jan 13, 2026
171. Dave Markel: When Showing Up Means Slowing Down
Jan 06, 2026
170. What Stayed With Us: The Conversations From 2025 We Couldn't Shake
Dec 30, 2025
169. Shannon Porter: "What They Don't Say" Is in The House...and The Social Media Reels People Can't Ignore
Dec 23, 2025
168. Marina Lacerda: When Epstein Power, Money, and Rape Collided — and She Survived
Dec 16, 2025
167. Erin Williamson: Love146 — Pulling Children Back from the Darkness
Dec 10, 2025
166. Jason Patrick Berry: Secrets Beneath a Perfect Childhood
Dec 03, 2025
165. Anonymous: A Return Guest Shares Some Meaningful Impacts of Being a Guest on SASS
Nov 25, 2025
164. Rita Smith: The Voice That Changed the National Conversation
Nov 18, 2025
163. Anne Marie Hauben: The Truth About Non-consent, Trauma, and Speaking Up
Nov 11, 2025
162. Dr. David Lisak, PhD: The Man Who Shaped My Work — Sharing Science, Wisdom, and Hope
Nov 04, 2025
161. Diane: Fighting for Justice for Almost 50 Years…Because It's That Important!
Oct 28, 2025
160. Inside The Epstein Era: An Important Re-airing From The Jan Broberg Show
Oct 21, 2025
159. David Wood: Searching for Answers—Finding Courage and Clarity; Part 2
Oct 14, 2025
158. David Wood: Searching for Answers—Finding Courage and Clarity; Part 1
Oct 07, 2025
157. Dr. Kirsten Harrison: I, Sean/a and Perspectives That Break the Silence
Sep 30, 2025
156. Kennedy Alley: A 100 Mile Journey
Sep 24, 2025
155. Amanda Carrasco: Losing Everything, Finding Strength, and Becoming the Brave One
Sep 16, 2025
154. Caroline Markel: Big Changes Are Coming! What's Next for Safe in Harm's Way
Sep 09, 2025
153. Pastor Michael Neely: 'Till Death Do Us Part' Almost Killed Him—Now He Fights for Survivors
Sep 02, 2025
152. Johnny Braun: What the World Refuses to See About Male Survivors
Aug 26, 2025
151. C Kimberly Toms: From Victimization to Voice—Changing the System
Aug 19, 2025
150. Whitney Vergés: Breaking Barriers in the Sex Industry
Aug 12, 2025
149. Ariel Sorensen: Surviving Sexual Assault and Navigating Justice Abroad
Aug 05, 2025
148. Dave Markel: Reflections and Impacts
Jul 29, 2025
147. A Repeat of Episode 43: Cashaye Barrera—An Episode Worth Hearing Again!
Jul 22, 2025
146. Jessica Pride & Verna Griffin-Tabor: Co-Founders of Sirona Healing Center
Jul 15, 2025
145. Summer Heat: A Strength Compilation
Jul 08, 2025
144. Alan Manwaring: This is Just a Teaser on Strength, Resilience, and the Road to Healing
Jul 01, 2025
143. Becky Nulle: From Trafficked to Triumph; A Story of Survival and Healing
Jun 24, 2025
142. Dave Markel: A Not So Empty Week—The Mission Continues
Jun 17, 2025
141. Dave Markel: Rape Culture—My Take: What It Is and What to Do About It
Jun 10, 2025
140. Violeta Bagia: An Author's Bold Truth – Overcoming Trauma and Telling Her Impactful Story
Jun 03, 2025
139. Nicole Florisi: Unwavering Dedication in the Mission to Bring Justice to Victims and Survivors
May 27, 2025
138. Victor Lyons: An Approach to Trauma Recovery and a Path to Healing
May 20, 2025
137. Leslie McFadden; Part 2: A Gut Punch
May 13, 2025
136. Leslie McFadden; Part 1: A Gut Punch
May 06, 2025
135. Lauren King and Shannon Porter: What They Don't Say Podcast Meets Sexual Assault Survivor Stories for a Power Episode
Apr 30, 2025
134. Karla Hernandez and Gerald Erickson: Brutality, Betrayal, and the Birth of a Movement
Apr 22, 2025
133. Matt Stegner: A Journey in Trauma-Informed Investigations and Training Others
Apr 15, 2025
132. Rachel Izzo; Part 3: The Intersection of Rape-Trauma and Law Enforcement: Rachel's Compelling Story
Apr 08, 2025
131. Rachel Izzo; Part 2: The Intersection of Rape-Trauma and Law Enforcement: Rachel's Compelling Story
Apr 01, 2025
130. Rachel Izzo; Part 1: The Intersection of Rape-Trauma and Law Enforcement: Rachel's Compelling Story
Mar 25, 2025
129. Katie Koestner: Dear Katie: Survivor Stories Podcast Host Shares an Episode with SASS!
Mar 18, 2025
128. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields; Part 4; Conclusion: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin's Rape
Mar 11, 2025
127. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields; Part 3: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin's Rape
Mar 04, 2025
126. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields; Part 2: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin's Rape
Feb 25, 2025
125. Derrick Hurley & Kaitlin Hurley-Fields: Holding Nothing Back—The Story of Kaitlin's Rape
Feb 18, 2025
124. BB Gabriel: No Ordinary Love; Healing Through Writing
Feb 11, 2025
123. Victoria Ellen: The Path from Abuse to Empowerment
Feb 04, 2025
122. Rosa: Dear John Stamos: A Letter for You (And Everyone Else)
Jan 28, 2025
121. Arci Grey: Announcing the Opening of Survivor School!
Jan 21, 2025
120. Dave Markel: Even More Understanding of Trauma's Impact and the Power of Being Trauma Informed
Jan 15, 2025
119. Carrie Eberts (formerly Grant): Carrie Catches Us Up on Her Healing, and Shares Even More of Her Story!
Jan 07, 2025
118. Janna MacLean, Part 2: Understanding Implicit and Explicit Memories—Powerful Realities!
Dec 31, 2024
117. Janna MacLean; The Mask of Kindness: Unmasking a Sexual Predator
Dec 24, 2024
116. Jeanna Coursey: A Quick Turn-around to Examine the Impact of Trauma
Dec 17, 2024
115. Dave Markel; Trauma Talk – Expounding on the Basics
Dec 10, 2024
114. Bonus Episode featuring Jan Broberg!-AJ; The Impact of Community Support, Providing Strength in the Healing Process
Dec 03, 2024
113. Melissa Fairchild; Gratitude and Celebration are the Focus of Her Healing: An Apropos Episode for This Week!
Nov 26, 2024
112. Lee Cooper; From Trauma to Triumph: Building Victorious Voices
Nov 19, 2024
111. Jeanna Coursey; The Long Road to Freedom: Escaping Abuse and Finding Hope
Nov 12, 2024
110. John Carey: Part 3; Making Lemonade
Nov 08, 2024
109. John Carey-Part 2: Beyond Dysfunctional…This is Unbelievable, But True!
Oct 29, 2024
108. John Carey: Part 1; An Introduction into a World of Turmoil and Pain
Oct 22, 2024
107. Kevin Taylor: His Childhood Sexual Assault and Trauma Disclosure…Here and Now
Oct 15, 2024
106. Shannon Hough: Putting a Spotlight on Military Sexual Trauma to Provide Support for Victims and Survivors
Oct 08, 2024
105. Ashley Fajardo: Sharing Her Walk Through the Daily Struggle of Trauma and Healing
Oct 01, 2024
104. Arci Grey: A History of Suffering Doesn't Mean a Future of Misery; There's Power in Healing
Sep 24, 2024
103. Mac McDonald: A Second Visit, With a Close-up View of the Work That Goes into Healing
Sep 17, 2024
102. Aaron Stone: Retired Sergeant Major Continues His Mission of Healing and De-Stigmatizing Male Rape Victimization
Sep 10, 2024
101. Lynn Stroud: Bravely Turning Her Rape Stories into Healing Help
Sep 03, 2024
100. Caroline Markel: Facing the Realities of Healing and Taking Responsibility for Our Part in the Trauma Response
Aug 27, 2024
99. Nicole Florisi: Reports of Shelter Abuses Exposed and Discussed
Aug 20, 2024
98. Tracy Rector: Shattering the Glass House of Abuse
Aug 13, 2024
97. David Weeks: A Childhood Devastated By Abuse And Trafficking, Leads To An Inspirational Adulthood
Aug 06, 2024
96. Melissa Fairchild: Transforming Pain into Purpose in her Mission to Heal Others!
Jul 30, 2024
95. Ashley Bendiksen: Powerfully Inspiring Others with Hope and Healing
Jul 23, 2024
94. John Jay Wiley: Host of Law Enforcement Talk Radio & Podcast Shares his Trauma Story
Jul 16, 2024
93. Orvie B. Baker, Jr.: Producing a Documentary on a Monument Most Know Nothing About!
Jul 09, 2024
92. Dave Markel: A Shared Episode of The Jan Broberg Show!
Jul 02, 2024
91. Caroline Markel and Bailie: I Count Myself Fortunate to Know Them Both!
Jun 26, 2024
90. Chris McGhee: A Man on a Mission to Change a Law—Because his Daughter Was Sexually Assaulted by a Cop
Jun 21, 2024
89. Erika Shershun: From Tragedy to Triumph – A Journey of Healing from Unimaginable Trauma
Jun 21, 2024
88. Laurie McBride: Her Evolving Light, From Desperation to Providing Aspiration
Jun 06, 2024
87. Caroline Markel: She's Back This Month; "Big, Bold, and Unapologetic!"
May 28, 2024
86. Kelly Justus: Embracing Her Own Healing Through Action—Promoting Project Callisto's Mission
May 21, 2024
85. Roger Canaff: A Former Sexual Assault Prosecutor and Highly Qualified Expert Gives Us His Insights!
May 14, 2024
84. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid-PART 2
May 07, 2024
83. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid; Part 1
May 06, 2024
82. Dr. Lori Pitts: From Childhood Sexual Assault to Founder of Still Whole Wellness, Dr. Lori Recognizes Her Gift of Healing
Apr 23, 2024
81. Cassie Nicholas Returns: New Trauma Memories Lead to New Ways to Heal!
Apr 16, 2024
80. Anne Winslow: A Gentle Yet Powerful Voice for Survivors
Apr 09, 2024
79. Ray Epstein: The New Kid in Class Brings Hidden Terrors
Apr 02, 2024
78. The Month of March with Caroline Markel and Safe in Harm's Way
Mar 26, 2024
77. Angela Galbreath: Activated Memories Lead to Hidden Meanings in Behavior
Mar 20, 2024
76. To Tell or Not To Tell: The Sexual Assault Survivor's Conundrum
Mar 12, 2024
75. Weapon Focus: Explaining Some of the Formation of Trauma Memory
Mar 05, 2024
74. Tracy DeTomasi: CEO of Callisto
Feb 27, 2024
73. Merle Yost: From an Unimaginable Childhood to an Uncompromising Dedication to Helping Others
Feb 20, 2024
72. Caroline Markel Hammond: There's Power in Keeping Your Story Your Story
Feb 13, 2024
71. Tiffany Thomson: Doing Her Part to Bring Justice to Victims and Survivors of Trauma
Feb 06, 2024
70. Plamen Draganov: Healing After Being Kidnapped, Beaten, and Raped at Fifteen
Jan 30, 2024
69. CSM Marisa Saucedo: Yeah, I Fell…But I Got Back Up!
Jan 23, 2024
68. Jan Broberg: Focused, Intentional, and Resolute
Jan 16, 2024
67. Cheryl Wright: Confronting the Torment, Shedding the Weight of Shame, and A Journey of Healing and Gratitude.
Jan 09, 2024
66. Bonus Episode! Arci Grey Is Offering a Free Workshop: Breaking the Invisible Barriers of Trauma.
Jan 07, 2024
65. Dave Markel: The First Episode of 2024—Continuing the Good!
Jan 02, 2024
64. Dave Markel: The 2023 Year-end Episode of Sexual Assault Survivor Stories
Dec 28, 2023
63. Removed From Publication-ii
Dec 19, 2023
62. Removed From Publication
Dec 12, 2023
61. Ashleyann Garcia: Struggling, but Winning!
Dec 05, 2023
60. A Pause This Week: Thankful for You!
Nov 29, 2023
59. Dave Markel: Clarifying-Is it Rape or Sexual Assault? and, What it Means to Start By Believing!
Nov 21, 2023
58. Ruthie Uhl: The Devastating Impact of Familial Sexual Assault: A Mother's Gripping Perspective
Nov 14, 2023
57. Lee Cooper: Part 2- The Impact of Child Sexual Assault in Adulthood
Nov 07, 2023
56. Lee Cooper: Part 1- A Child's Life Devastated by His Own Father
Oct 31, 2023
55. Alan Manwaring: Breaking the Silence
Oct 24, 2023
54. Alan Manwaring: Ready to Tell His Story!
Oct 17, 2023
53. Scarlett Robertson: Sweet Hopes That Instead Lead to Manipulation, Rape, Assault, and Back to Sweet Hopes. Part 3.
Oct 10, 2023
52. Scarlett Robertson: Sweet Hopes That Instead Lead to Manipulation, Rape, Assault, and Back to Sweet Hopes. Part 2.
Oct 03, 2023
51. Scarlett Robertson: Sweet Hopes That Instead Lead to Manipulation, Rape, Assault, and Back to Sweet Hopes. Part I.
Sep 26, 2023
50. Bailie: From Darkness to Empowerment: LGBTQ Survivor's Inspiring Journey - PART II
Sep 19, 2023
49. Bailie: From Darkness to Empowerment: LGBTQ Survivor's Inspiring Journey - PART I
Sep 12, 2023
48. Abigail Alvarado: The True Story of Decades of Sexual Slavery & Her Ongoing Journey of Healing
Sep 06, 2023
47. A Bonus Episode of SASS: Combining with Thrivivors Online Community
Aug 31, 2023
46. Emily Stroia: Healing from Trauma and Finding Meaningful Purpose
Aug 22, 2023
45. Caroline Markel Hammond: Getting Caught Up & Hearing the Exciting Latest News!
Aug 15, 2023
44. Jessica Pride: Championing Victims and Survivors, and Fighting for Justice
Aug 09, 2023
43. Cashaye Barrera: Unsilenced and Fighting for Justice and Belief in Rape Survivors
Aug 01, 2023
42. Joshua White: A Survivor Using His Voice to Encourage Others to Use Theirs
Jul 25, 2023
41. Nicole Florisi: The Impact of Vicarious Trauma on Our Unsung Heroes: Victim Advocates
Jul 18, 2023
40. Mallory Tingey: Destructive Outcomes from Sexual Trauma in the Family
Jul 11, 2023
39. Nicole Snell: Girls Fight Back and Beyond—Information That Helps Save Lives
Jul 04, 2023
38. Dave Markel: My Words on Being Trauma Informed
Jun 27, 2023
37. Alan Manwaring: Revisiting Perspectives on His Healing Path
Jun 20, 2023
36. Cassie Nicholas: A Trauma-Informed Journey of Healing & Hope
Jun 13, 2023
35. Katie Stewart: 25 Years of Doubt and Confusion; Finally Finding Answers
Jun 06, 2023
34. Jan Broberg: An Insightful Dialogue About Personal Trauma Impacts and Furthering Her Healing
May 30, 2023
33. McCall Allen: Child Forensic Interviewer Extraordinaire
May 23, 2023
32. COL Tim Cocanougher, ret.: Why Don't Rape Cases Get Prosecuted More Often?
May 16, 2023
31. A Perspective Inspired by her Sister's Courage: Donnell Cameron Tells of Her Own Experience of Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Assault.
May 09, 2023
30. Leanne Cameron: New to Telling Her Story, and Grateful She Did!
May 02, 2023
29. Carrie Elizabeth Grant: Carrie's Impact is Powerful!
Apr 26, 2023
28. A Deeper Dive on the Impact of Rape & Sexual Assault
Apr 18, 2023
27. Nicole Florisi: A Conversation on Trauma Impact, Recovering, and Surviving!
Apr 11, 2023
26. Alan Manwaring: The Executive Director of The Jan Broberg Foundation on the Challenges of Victims and Survivors Telling Their Story
Apr 04, 2023
25. Julian Jones: A Male Survivor Tells His Story of Relationship Rape, and How He Survived
Mar 28, 2023
24. The Irish Angel: Amanda Coleman; A Rape Survivor Offering Opportunities to Inform, Heal and Promote a Healthy Lifestyle for First Responders.
Mar 21, 2023
23. Tracy Matheson: We Can Move Beyond 'Sorry' So Molly's Death is Not In Vain
Mar 14, 2023
22. Anne Winslow: Enduring, Surviving, and Helping Others
Mar 07, 2023
21. A Starter on the Impact of Sexual Assault & Rape: Trauma Memory
Feb 28, 2023
20. She's Baaack!!: Arci Grey on the Trauma-Informed Neuroscience of the Brain, Mind, and Body
Feb 21, 2023
19. More Than a Survivor Story: The Incredible Journey of Caroline Markel Hammond
Feb 14, 2023
18. Still Bringing The Good… Revisiting Haley Roma
Feb 07, 2023
17. Part 2 - Interview of Arci Grey
Jan 31, 2023
16. Part 1: Interview of Arci Grey
Jan 24, 2023
15. Part 2: Interview of Nicole Florisi & Von Kliem
Jan 17, 2023
14. Part 1: Interview of Nicole Florisi & Von Kliem
Jan 10, 2023
13. 2022 Montage -- My Favorite Clips
Jan 03, 2023
12. A Great 2022 Year-End Episode!--Just a Glimpse of More to Come: Arci Grey
Dec 27, 2022
11. Living in New York State; Advocating for Sexual Assault Victims & Survivors Everywhere!: Haley Murphy
Dec 21, 2022
10. Episode Unavailable
Dec 14, 2022
9. Part 3: Interview of Ellie Freeman
Dec 06, 2022
8. Part 2: Interview of Jennifer Jones
Nov 29, 2022
7. Part 1: Interview of Mac McDonald
Nov 22, 2022
6. COL Tim Cocanougher, Ret.: An Investigative/Prosecution Perspective
Nov 15, 2022
5. My Turn In the Hot Seat: Jan Broberg Interviews ME!
Nov 04, 2022
4. From Questioning Rape to Realizing Survival: Court Carmody Gives A Powerful Example of Hope and Endurance
Nov 04, 2022
3. From Cop to EVAWI Executive Director: Joanne Archambault's Story in Her Own Words
Nov 04, 2022
2. Jan Broberg: Victim Then; Thrivivor Now!
Nov 04, 2022
1. It's Been a LONG Time Coming!
Nov 04, 2022