Dear Katie: Survivor Stories Katie Koestner
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- Society & Culture
Katie Koestner, who appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out as the victim of ”date” rape, talks with survivors of sexual assault, rape and abuse about what they went through and how it impacted their life afterward. Katie delves into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving.
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S5E22 Peril in Peru
Isolated in a foreign country during a study abroad program, Christy is assaulted and finds herself pressured to keep quiet. She spends years suffering in silence, eventually overcoming her trauma and sharing her story with us today, reminding our listeners that they are not alone.
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Luiza Leite
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang -
S5E21 Upstander and Nuclear Scientist
'You don't want to go somewhere you can't see yourself in.'
This week, Mike Short, professor and advocate, shares his experiences with diversity and equity in academia. While the world has taken many steps forward, Mike acknowledges the many weaknesses and failures of the current system, particularly when it comes to sexual harassment and discrimination.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang -
S5E20 Predator's 40 Year Playground
This week we are accompanied by three phenomenal individuals who all graduated from Rosemead High, a Southern California High School where sexual violence was rampant and normalized. Through Matt’s investigative work, along with two survivor stories, we are introduced to their efforts to change the education system, support the many who have also been victimized by their high school, and advocate for survivors beyond.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang -
S5E19 A Loss is a Win: From Politics to Trafficking
All the way from Finland, Eva Biaudet talks about her role as a politician through working through battling the negative impact of human trafficking. She emphasizes how important sex education is through child development, diving into how enforcing equal satisfaction and engagement through romantic relationships at a young age is an important part of creating healthy and safe sexual environments.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang -
S5E18 Decolonizing and Questioning for Healing
This week, we get to know Dr. Shena Young, a psychologist healer and mental health futurist in LA. We listen as she talks about her life role to hold space for Black individuals healing from trauma, and she puts into perspective how important it is to understand the mind, body, and spirit.
For more information on Shena and her work, visit www.embodiedtruthhealing.com
Hosts: Claire Kaplan and Katie Koestner
Editor: Benter Oluoch
Producer: Emily Wang -
S5E17 Victim Centered Justice
In this week’s episode, Guy D’Andrea, attorney at LBK, dives into his advocacy and how he navigates sexual assault cases in institutional settings. Sharing his expertise, he sheds light on how the legal system operates and the connections he can make with his clients.
Host: Katie Koestner
Editor: Evan Mader
Producer: Emily Wang