In this episode of Silent No More, I sit down with Dr. Rikki Herbst to discuss the darker side of advocacy. While pursuing justice against my abuser, I trusted an influencer who claims to stand up for survivors of abuse.

We talk about accountability, performative advocacy, how to recognize safe advocates, and the harsh reality many survivors face when they dare to speak up and tell the truth. This episode isn’t about exposing names. It’s about exposing patterns, and why survivors deserve so much better.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

He was a child when it happened. Years later, Rabbi Avremi Zippel faced his abuser in court, and won. In this episode of Silent No More, he shares how he turned pain into courage, silence into justice. You won’t want to miss this powerful story of survival, strength, and speaking up.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Recommended Resources:

Saprea https://saprea.org/

Support and Helplines:

RAINN, www.rainn.org 1-800-656-HOPE

1in6, www.1in6.org

Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org

Zaakah, www.zaakah.org

Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org

JCASA, jcasavictims.org

Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

We rarely talk about how childhood sexual abuse shapes adult intimacy. In this episode, I sit down with licensed sex therapist Yachet Mirkin for the sex conversation you never had (but wish you did) - trauma, desire, and healing, honestly unpacked.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Recommended Resources:

The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis

Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

It Wasn't Your Fault by Beverly Engel

Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

Allies in Healing by Laura Davis

Support and Helplines:

RAINN, www.rainn.org 1-800-656-HOPE

1in6, www.1in6.org

Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org

Zaakah, www.zaakah.org

Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org

JCASA, jcasavictims.org

Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org

Contact: Yachet jackie@yjmcounseling.com 214-306-5569

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.