Breaking Through Our Silence

During Todd's childhood, his mom mysteriously passed away in a bathtub "accident."  Then, his stepmom also mysteriously passed away from another accident four years later.  Coincidence?  Absolutely not.  His father was an abusive spouse who was found guilty and sentenced to two life sentences in both North Carolina and Pennsylvania.  

Todd is telling the story from the childhood survivor of domestic violence point of view. 

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Produced by : Brian Morelli 

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In today's episode, we are talking to September Burton about how domestic violence and sexual assault affect infertility, and how nutrition can impact your likelihood to get pregnant!

September Burton: 
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Recently, especially during quarantine, a lot of champions have been trapped in their homes with their abusers. And although they don't feel safe or happy, they are afraid to leave due to backlash from their religious establishment. 

I wanted to unpack that, so I invited my friend Pastor Dave, a Southern Baptist Pastor to speak on behalf of his opinions and how he manages abuse within his congregation.

Advocates are the reason that champions are able to heal.  Thank you for advocating and doing everything you do for us.  Here are a few tips to be as effective as you possibly can be in supporting and empowering champions to heal.

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Customs wrestling, an underground wrestling scene, where private viewers can pay to match up a fight, often turns ugly and inappropriate, as you can imagine.  The minimal to zero amount of restriction and oversight by major wrestling companies to protect their wrestlers during these matches really allows for rape culture and coercion to spiral out of control. 

Rob, Risa, Jen and I have a panel discussion about why "Customs" are so dangerous to wrestlers and the wrestling community.

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Rob and I are on a mission to give a voice to Champions of Spousal Rape and Abuse.  People tend to overlook the fact that spouse's can rape and abuse their partners because "marriage is consent."  But that's NOT true!

Deb McPhilemy is an avid advocate and Champion of marital rape and abuse and has survived and overcome.  Hear her story and know that you can also heal after spousal abuse!

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Produced by : Rob Crowther

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Sometimes you find yourself in a place and you're just enamoured by the intense greatness that surrounds you.  Well, today, that's where I find myself.  I am surrounded by 6 Incredible, Strong Champions, Veterans and Spouses of Veterans, who are fighting to End Military Sexual Trauma!

These women are going to fight until the end, and I'm a proud supporter of this Grassroots Group of Women Veterans!

#EndMST

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Ally, Champion, Advocate, and Friend, discusses how her sexual assault in college impacted her life.  It changed her brain chemistry, it altered her perception of society, and gave her the courage to speak up and support other champions!

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Produced by : Brian Morelli 

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*Explicit Content -- Curse Words*

Matt, a local musician, artist and advocate, is chatting with me today about how the word "sensitive" is associated differently between men and women.  For women, being sensitive is normal, but for men, it is perceived as "weakness."  I want to bury that mindset and rebuild an accepting culture that allows men to express emotions in a healthy way!

Join us for this really interesting conversation :D

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Instagram: @oamatterickson

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I am so proud of this incredible veteran and champion community for not only banding together and #SpeakingOut, but also jumping in to support and empower each other. 

Melissa King is a Marine Vet who from start to finish, was abused and assaulted by recruiters, First Line Leaders and the like.  And she is here now to tell her stories, and speak her truth.

"Push through and take the chance to get your voice out there.  You have to find that person that you can completely trust to help you through this journey."

Thank you for listening, and supporting Champions of Abuse! 

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If you have an anonymous question that you want me to address on an episode of Breaking Through Our Silence,  please submit it here :  https://marissafayecohen.tumblr.com/ask

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For More Information About my Programs, Courses and Coaching, visit my Website: www.marissafayecohen.com

Produced by : Brian Morelli 

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