OPEN STANCE

Tracey Smith
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OPEN STANCE Podcast

The OPEN STANCE mission aims to cultivate, build and nurture a safe, unified and connective educational platform for survivors of sexual abuse. OPEN STANCE uses the podcast platform with video to create a globally connected sounding board where recognized mentors from the sporting, entertainment, music and advocacy worlds, many of whom are survivors of sexual assault and abuse, are invited to open, explore, discuss, and share the raw, real and uninterrupted conversations that must be heard in an effort to: Prevent; Create Awareness; Educate on current laws, policy and legislation; Provide clinical and medical expertise and ultimately, to provide critical life-saving support resources. OPEN STANCE is vehicle to unify our voices and information to help save lives.

  1. 21/05/2023

    Open Stance with Special Guest Jon Vaughn

    In this episode I have the privilege of hosting for the 2nd time American Jon Vaughn. Former Michigan University and NFL football player, Jon is an outspoken global leader advocating for survivors of sexual assault. In this segment Jon speaks to us open heartedly about how Headspace Health has been such a critical resource and service guiding his recovery and healing from sexual abuse.  Thanks for listening and please remember to share this information with others. You never know who may need it or how it can truly help someone else. It is my honor and privilege to welcome Jon Vaughn to Open Stance.

    41 min

  2. 21/03/2023

    Open Stance: Tracey Hiete Smith Live at Marymount High School

    One of the most important honours I have ever received was my invitation to present at Marymount High School in Los Angeles, my alma mater, with the extraordinary support of Beth Cranston, the Director of the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center, and her extraordinary team providing essential support and learnings. Speaking to the 9th graders, my talk focuses on sharing information about sexual assault and rape with the heart of my presentation emphasising education around prevention, awareness, healing from trauma and available support services. As you will learn in this presentation, this education is what I needed before I left high school for Duke University. I am filled with a sense of absolute pride for Marymount High School at their decision to support my presentation discussing confronting issues like sexual abuse and assault. This is incredibly responsible education which can help equip students, educators and families with potentially life-saving information and critical support services for themselves or for someone they know who has been impacted by sexual violence. Looking into the faces of these vibrant students was a defining moment for me... knowing without doubt that the most important action I can take is to lead by example every day, share my truth and continue breaking the silence as a way to create awareness, contribute to prevention, eliminate the stigmas surrounding sexual abuse, offer support to survivors and send the impactful message that true healing and full recovery from sexual abuse is possible. This education can help save lives. Thank you for sharing across your networks so we can extend our reach to those who need it.

    30 min

  3. 05/01/2023

    Open Stance on Domestic Violence: A Series - Ep. 4 with guest Thelma Schwartz

    This is segment four of a five-part series which looks into the heart of domestic violence. In this episode, I have the privilege to speak with Thelma Schwartz. Thelma is the Principal Legal Officer at the Queensland Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) based in the Head office in Cairns Australia. She has over 23 years of legal experience delivering critical services to victims within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland and the Northern Territory. This is an intimate, powerful and informative conversation in which we learn how Thelma’s own trauma surviving childhood family violence makes her work a deeply personal and empowering experience. It is my privilege and honor to welcome Thelma Schwartz to Open Stance.

    40 min

  4. 06/12/2022

    Open Stance on Domestic Violence: A Series- Ep. 3 with guest Junior Talipeau

    This is episode three of a five-part series which looks into the heart of domestic violence where our guests share personal stories discussing the emotional and physical abuse towards a partner, former partner or family members. In this episode, I speak with Junior “The One” Talipeau, a New Zealand born Samoan raised in Sydney Australia. Junior, is an Australian professional boxer and former Super Middleweight Champion. His remarkable career includes 25 professional fights in Australia and on the world stage. Junior is a child witness and survivor of family domestic violence. Raised in a home terrorised by a violent father, Junior talks about his life’s mission to fight against the atrocities of domestic violence and to find ways his experience can help break the cycle of abuse. Junior speaks about the impact of domestic violence in his life and how deep rooted anger and broken trust manifested in his teens; he speaks about justice and the power of healing through “opening up” to have tough and confronting conversations. We also hear from Junior how strong mentors and finding the love of God saved his life. Junior’s episode is critical education and a powerful message of hope that must be shared. It is my privilege and honor to welcome Junior Talipeau to Open Stance.

    34 min

  5. 17/11/2022

    Domestic Violence Series - Ep.2 Kylie O'Connor

    This five part series is a confronting journey into the heart of domestic violence where our guests share personal stories discussing the emotional and physical abuse towards a partner, former partner or family member. We have the privilege to listen to brave and intensely personal conversations of victim-survivors and frontline domestic violence advocates who share confronting insight educating our audience on what domestic and family violence is, who is at risk, what domestic violence involves and what forms it can take. And through these tough conversations we learn about the harrowing aftermath of domestic violence and the life long impact it has on individuals and communities around the world. In this episode, I speak with Kylie O’Connor the Barefoot Warrior Coach. This remarkable woman dedicates her life to helping victim-survivors recover their self worth after domestic violence. Kylie fearlessly opens up and shares with us her personal experience with domestic violence and the trauma of abusive relationships especially in relation to the LGBTQI community. You will hear from Kylie about the cycle of violence, forms of abuse, shame, safety plans, escaping violence, homelessness, gaslighting, domestic violence in lesbian relationships, healing from trauma, and breaking the cycle of abuse. This is a forceful conversation which delivers critical education, important support and necessary understanding around the complexity of domestic violence-information we all need to hear in order to stop these crimes of violence. Kylie's Blog https://barefootwarriorhome.wordpress.com/2019/04/01/the-journey-begins/ FB group Barefoot Warrior Coaching https://www.facebook.com/barefootwarriorcoaching The Warrior's Way https://www.facebook.com/groups/barefootwarriordiscussion/?ref=share_group_link LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-o%E2%80%99connor-barefoot-warrior-coaching-590482192/

    1h 7m

  6. 01/11/2022

    Domestic Violence Series - Ep.1 Ashton Wood

    Ashton Wood - Founder and CEO of Australian Charity DV Safe Phone https://dvsafephone.org/ DV Safe Phone collects, repurposes and gifts mobile phones to victims of domestic violence (DV) through registered charities, safe houses and authorities serving this vulnerable community. Our Safe Phones are then provided as part of an individual's 'safe' or 'escape' plan' offering a lifeline to call for help when it is needed most. This special 5 part series is a confronting journey into the heart of domestic violence where our guests share personal stories discussing the emotional and physical abuse towards a partner, former partner or family member. We have the privilege to listen to brave and intensely personal conversations of victim-survivors and frontline domestic violence advocates who share confronting insight educating our audience on what domestic and family violence is, who is at risk, what domestic violence involves and what forms it can take. And through these tough conversations we learn about the harrowing aftermath of domestic violence and the life long impact it has on individuals and communities around the world. In ep 1, we hear from Ashton Wood, Founder and CEO of Australian charity DV Safe Phone. Established in response to COVID-19 lock downs, DV Safe Phone collects, repurposes and gifts mobile phones to victims of domestic violence in need. This is done in partnership with registered charities, safe houses and law enforcement authorities serving this vulnerable community. A practical, community-driven initiative, DV Safe Phone has to date facilitated the delivery of over 3,000 safe phones to enable victims to access help when it is needed most. Welcome Ashton Wood to Open Stance. To contact Ashton Wood and DV Safe Phone Ashton Wood Founder & CEO, DV Safe Phone Ph: 1300 151 939 Mob: 0412 281 900 Intl: +61 2 72288843 Email: ashton@dvsafephone.org Find us on Web | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter All donations over $2 to DV Safe Phone are fully tax deductible.

    38 min
  7. OPEN STANCE- with guest Dr. Cathy Kezelman AM

    16/06/2022

    OPEN STANCE- with guest Dr. Cathy Kezelman AM

    In this episode I am joined by a truly remarkable and prominent Australian leader, Dr. Cathy Kezelman, AM. Cathy is the President and CEO of Australia's Blue Knot Foundation-The National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. This organization is driven by their vision “To reach the more than 1-4 adult Australians impacted by Complex Trauma.” Cathy was recognized in 2015 by the Australian government when she was awarded the AM (Member of the Order) “for significant service to community health as a supporter and advocate for survivors of child abuse”. Cathy speaks with us from a place of intense personal understanding and compassion as she is a survivor who lost a decade of her childhood to sexual abuse. Cathy's story is bravely shared in her memoir: Innocence Revisited: A Tale in Parts. Listeners will hear from Cathy crucially important information, education and understanding around WHAT is complex trauma, HOW these experiences can present in childhood, adulthood and into old age and WHAT options are available for people to receive specialized trauma-informed support. But the most resounding message Cathy shares in this episode is a message of HOPE. As a prominent leader, medical professional and advocate, Cathy stays focused on the message that RECOVERY and HEALING from complex trauma is absolutely possible. Thank you Cathy for this profound contribution of information, education and support. It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to Open Stance. For Dr. Cathy’s Kezelman’s full bio please visit: https://blueknot.org.au/about-us/our-people/executive/ Blue Knot Foundation website https://blueknot.org.au/about-us/ Innocence Revisted: A Tale in Two Parts by Dr. Cathy Kezelman (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Innocence-Revisited-Dr-Cathy-Kezelman/dp/0980619335 FB: https://www.facebook.com/BlueKnotFoundation/ IG: @blueknotfoundation YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/blueknotorgau Twitter: Blue Knot Foundation @BlueKnotOrg

    31 min
  8. Open Stance with guest Jakia Lindley

    30/05/2022

    Open Stance with guest Jakia Lindley

    JAKIA LINDLEY IS A WRITER, US AIRFORCE STAFF SERGEANT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCATE, CERTIFIED RESILIENCY INSTRUCTOR, WIFE AND MOTHER JAKIA IS THE AUTHOR OF HER MEMOIR TITLED WAR AT HOME. THIS BOOK IS JAKIA'S CANDID AND VULNERABLE ACCOUNT OF HER EXPERIENCES AS A WOMAN SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES MILITARY WHERE SHE ENDURED SEXUAL ASSAULT, ABUSE, DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND AS A WOMAN OF COLOR OUTRIGHT RACISM FROM THOSE IN POSITIONS OF POWER FOR MANY YEARS JAKIA SUFFERED THE TRAUMAS OF ABUSE ALONE AND IN SILENCE AND HER WARS - AS SHE POWERFULLY COMMUNICATES-WERE NOT IN FOREIGN LANDS- THEY ARE AT HOME JAKIA RISKS HER PERSONAL SAFETY AND CAREER BY SHARING HER STORY AND LIFE EXPERIENCES FOR THE FIRST TIME PUBLICLY IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS OF COUNTLESS MILITARY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SUFFER IN SILENCE AND WHO HAVE ULTIMATELY BEEN LET DOWN BY A SYSTEM THAT IS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT THEM IT IS MY HONOR AND PRIVILEGE TO WELCOME JAKIA LINDLEY TO OPEN STANCE

    51 min
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The OPEN STANCE mission aims to cultivate, build and nurture a safe, unified and connective educational platform for survivors of sexual abuse. OPEN STANCE uses the podcast platform with video to create a globally connected sounding board where recognized mentors from the sporting, entertainment, music and advocacy worlds, many of whom are survivors of sexual assault and abuse, are invited to open, explore, discuss, and share the raw, real and uninterrupted conversations that must be heard in an effort to: Prevent; Create Awareness; Educate on current laws, policy and legislation; Provide clinical and medical expertise and ultimately, to provide critical life-saving support resources. OPEN STANCE is vehicle to unify our voices and information to help save lives.

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  • Creator
    Tracey Smith
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    23
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