Healing for Male Survivors with Mike Chapman

Mike Chapman

Welcome to the Healing for Male Survivors Podcast, where male survivors of childhood trauma, especially sexual trauma, can find hope and healing. My main goal is to give a platform to YOU, my listener and fellow survivor. I want to make this a safe space for you to tell YOUR story - and telling your story can often jumpstart your healing. This *is* a faith-based podcast, but do not expect a lot of preaching, but I want to welcome anyone here regardless of faith. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victims perspective.

  1. 6D AGO

    98 - 🎥 Live Interview with Jarrett Davis - Part 1

    Jarrett Davis is a Senior Research Scholar whose work over the past fifteen years has focused on the boys, young men, and gender-diverse individuals that anti-trafficking systems routinely overlook. From street-connected children in Southeast Asia to immigrant youth in the United States, his research centers the voices and expertise of survivors themselves — not as subjects, but as researchers of their own stories. His work has spanned INGOs across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the United States. Jarrett is the founder of UP! Collective, a community-focused hub for shared resources and collaboration, and a Senior Research Scholar with the Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS), where he works alongside Mike Chapman on lived experience research. He is presently working within the NYC Department of Education on the expansion of a prevention education curriculum for staff and students across NYC public schools, as well as a project in Minnesota focused on justice-involved boys and young men. Jarrett is also a survivor of Adult Sexual Assault. If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube. Jarrett’s Links: https://www.jarrettdavis.org  https://www.up-collective.org/  LinkedIn Links Mentioned: Global Association of Human Trafficking Scholars (GAHTS) L’Industrie Pizza    La Vista Pizza Wikipedia: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Nintendo 64 GoldenEye 007  Super Mario 64 Atari 2600 The Heritage Foundation Focus on the Family Taytay, Rizal Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary Previous HFMSwMC podcast episodes mentioned:   Episode 81 - Interview with Dr Glenn Miles, PhD (Spotify | YouTube) Mike Chapman’s links: Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp Mike’s Website Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike Mike’s Story If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. DONATE – Tax-Deductible gifts to Husband Material Ministries

    47 min
  2. APR 7

    97 - 🎥 SPECIAL - A Time to Heal - Weekend Intensive Retreat for CSA Men

    This week, I have a special presentation regarding an upcoming Weekend Intensive Retreat for Male CSA Survivors sponsored by Brothers Road. To explain the event, I have 2 former guests, Doug Carpenter and Mark Barber along with Brothers Road Director & Founder, Rich Wyler. Since Rich has not been on the podcast before, I will give him a quick interview before discussing the weekend event. Rich Wyler has been creating and leading experience-based weekend intensives for almost 25 years, starting with  the first "Journey Into Manhood" in 2002. Through a nonprofit fellowship he founded, he has facilitated emotional-healing processes in group settings for hundreds of men in 9 countries and, with the help of skilled interpreters, in at least 6 languages. He is also a certified life coach working with individuals and small groups. A Time to Heal is an experiential weekend intensive for men who deal with the lasting effects of sexual abuse. In a safe, supportive environment, participants engage in guided self-exploration, meaningful connection, and emotional healing. The weekend is designed to reduce shame and self-blame while increasing self-understanding, inner peace, and compassion for one’s own story. Peer-led by men who have been facilitating men’s emotional-healing work for many years, the program is offered in collaboration with psychologist and author Doug Carpenter, Psy.D., and focuses on helping men reclaim their strength, resilience, and wholeness.  If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube. A Time to Heal Info (Summer 2026): Website July 10-12, 2026 Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Early Registration Fee: $675 when you pay the full amount by May 15, 2026 Regular Registration Fee: $875 Full payment is due by June 26, 2026 Deposit: $350 holds your space Rich’s Links: Brothers on the Road Less Traveled (aka Brothers Road) Journey Into Manhood A Woman Who Loves A New Man Email: richwyler@brothersroad.org Phone: 434-227-9346 More about the panelists: Previous podcast interviews with Doug & Mark (links to Spotify & YouTube (audio-only); contact info is within the show notes of each episode):  Episode 17 - Live interview with Dr Douglas Carpenter (Spotify | YouTube) Episode 55 - Live Interview with Dr. Mark Barber (Spotify | YouTube) Links Mentioned: Man in the Arena Speech - Theodore Roosevelt (World Future Fund) MenHealing.org - has healing weekends across the country for Male Survivors & more Secret Shame: A Survivor's Guide To Understanding Male Sexual Abuse And Male Sexual Development - book by Dr. Doug Carpenter (Amazon) Secret Shame Workbook - by Dr. Doug Carpenter (Amazon) The Body Keeps the Score - by Bessel van der Kolk (Amazon) Wikipedia: (Superhero) Power Posing Mike Chapman’s links: Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp Mike’s Website Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike Mike’s Story If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. DONATE – Tax-Deductible gifts to Husband Material Ministries

    45 min
  3. MAR 31

    96 - 🎥 Interview with Scott Slone - Part 2

    Scott Slone is a survivor-advocate and the founder of Mighty AK, a survivor-led movement working to prevent sexual abuse and domestic violence in Alaska. After breaking decades of silence about his own childhood abuse, Scott chose to turn lived experience into action, creating space for survivors while challenging the systems that allow harm to continue. Through storytelling, public education, and prevention-focused advocacy, his work asks hard questions about silence, accountability, and what it really takes to protect kids before harm happens, and why prevention begins earlier than we think.  If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube. Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US available 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or emotional distress. Their number in the US is 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or at https://988lifeline.org/ – in other countries, reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline which you can find at https://findahelpline.com/. Scott’s Links: Mighty AK Website Podcast  Facebook Facebook Reels/Videos Instagram TikTok Scott Slone Photography Instagram Links Mentioned: MaleSurvivor.org - has an on-ine discussion board for survivors & more (links to website) STAR - (Standing Together Against Rape, inc.) RAINN - (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Wikipedia: (Laicization) Loss of clerical state The Meadows (Mental Health Treatment Center in Arizona) “The Therapeutic Genius of Pia Mellody” Wikipedia: Judicial Vicar Wikipedia: "EMDR" (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) The Bristlecone Project (now part of 1in6.org) Previous HFMSwMC podcast episodes mentioned:   Episode 86 - What is Brainspotting? (YouTube) Mike Chapman’s links: Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp Mike’s Website Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike Mike’s Story If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. DONATE – Tax-Deductible gifts to Husband Material Ministries

    56 min
  4. MAR 24

    95 - 🎥 Interview with Scott Slone - Part 1

    Scott Slone is a survivor-advocate and the founder of Mighty AK, a survivor-led movement working to prevent sexual abuse and domestic violence in Alaska. After breaking decades of silence about his own childhood abuse, Scott chose to turn lived experience into action, creating space for survivors while challenging the systems that allow harm to continue. Through storytelling, public education, and prevention-focused advocacy, his work asks hard questions about silence, accountability, and what it really takes to protect kids before harm happens, and why prevention begins earlier than we think.  If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube. Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US available 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or emotional distress. Their number in the US is 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or at https://988lifeline.org/ – in other countries, reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline which you can find at https://findahelpline.com/. Scott’s Links: Mighty AK Website Podcast  Scott Slone Photography Links Mentioned: MaleSurvivor.org - has an on-ine discussion board for survivors & more (links to website) STAR - (Standing Together Against Rape, inc.) RAINN - (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Wikipedia: René Daumal John Kotrides (website) Wikipedia: Generation Jones Wikipedia: Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) classes Wikipedia: Rectory (aka Clergy House) Mike Chapman’s links: Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp Mike’s Website Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike Mike’s Story If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. DONATE – Tax-Deductible gifts to Husband Material Ministries

    56 min
  5. MAR 17

    94 - 🎥 Live Panel: “The Body Remembers”

    Discover how trauma is stored in the body and learn practical tools for healing and managing triggers. This episode features insights from male survivors, who are also prior podcast guests, sharing their journeys of bodily awareness, coping mechanisms, and the importance of safety in recovery. In this episode we discuss: The concept of the body "remembering" trauma long after the event How physical sensations and pain can be indicators of past trauma Personal stories of body triggers such as pain, fainting, and emotional responses Strategies for grounding, grounding tools, and creating safety Creative outlets like painting, gardening, and animal companionship as healing tools The importance of advocating for oneself during medical procedures Recognizing emotional flashbacks versus body memories The role of neuroplasticity: rewiring the brain for safety Tips for supporters and loved ones to assist trauma survivors How triggers can be unexpected and how to prepare for them If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube. More about the panelists: Previous podcast interviews with Brandon & Dave (links to YouTube; contact info is within the show notes of each episode):  Episode 89 - 🎥 Interview with Brandon Andres Green - Part 1 Episode 90 - 🎥 Interview with Brandon Andres Green - Part 2 Episode 83 - 🎥 Interview with Dave Lukins Links Mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk (Amazon) The Body Remembers: The Psychophysiology of Trauma and Trauma Treatment by Babette Rothschild MSW LCSW (Amazon) Pete Walker – CPTSD resources The SOAP Project (hosts retreats for male trafficking survivors and for female trafficking survivors among other anti-trafficking work)  Survivor Network North Carolina Husband Material Retreats Page Mike Chapman’s links: Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp Mike’s Website Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike Mike’s Story If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. DONATE – Tax-Deductible gifts to Husband Material Ministries

    49 min
  6. MAR 10

    93 - 🎥 Interview with Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco - Part 2

    Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco is a human security researcher and author, with focused expertise in child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. She holds two bachelor's degrees from the University of Ottawa and a master's degree in Human Security and Peacebuilding from Royal Roads University, Canada. For over a decade, she has worked at the intersection of government, civil society, international organizations, and law enforcement to advance research, policy development, and survivor-centered advocacy. Her work spans multiple global initiatives aimed at supporting victims and survivors of trafficking and child sexual exploitation. Ena Lucia has also contributed her expertise on the ground as a volunteer with non-governmental organizations operating in trafficking hotspots. During her time at the Canadian Parliament, she developed a data-tracking system that supported the drafting and passage of Bill C-310, strengthening Canada’s human trafficking legislation. Her research has also been used to inform the development of new bills, and “An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Trafficking in Persons),” presented before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. An experienced trainer and international speaker, Ena Lucia has presented her research at global conferences and at the United Nations. She is a published researcher, with her work featured in Child Abuse & Neglect journal’s special issue on boys. She also co-led the first international conference dedicated to violence against men and boys. She is currently preparing forthcoming research publications that further explore child sexual exploitation, trafficking, and the often-overlooked experiences of male survivors, with a continued commitment to advancing survivor-informed policy, protection, and prevention. If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube. Enita’s Links: Linktree (includes links to interviews and public links to a lot of her research) Links Mentioned: Anthony Edwards  Wikipedia: Anthony Edwards “Yes Mom, There is Something Wrong: From victim to survivor.” by Anthony Edwards (Medium) Terry Crews Wikipedia: Terry Crews “Actor Terry Crews: I was sexually assaulted by Hollywood executive” by Gwilym Mumford (The Guardian) Mike’s Santa Website “The Needs and Stories of Male Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Human Trafficking” by Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco (Includes Table 12 & Table 13 as mentioned in the podcast; in Appendix 8, Mike is listed as CSEA Participant #2) Perry Power’s Facebook page Previous podcast episodes mentioned:   Episode 81 - Interview with Dr Glenn Miles, PhD Episode 61 - Live Interview with Cranford Blackmon Episode 45 - Live Interview with Steven Procopio Mike Chapman’s links: Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp Mike’s Website Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike Mike’s Story If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. DONATE – Tax-Deductible gifts to Husband Material Ministries

    48 min
  7. MAR 4

    92 - 🎥 Interview with Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco - Part 1

    Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco is a human security researcher and author, with focused expertise in child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. She holds two bachelor's degrees from the University of Ottawa and a master's degree in Human Security and Peacebuilding from Royal Roads University, Canada. For over a decade, she has worked at the intersection of government, civil society, international organizations, and law enforcement to advance research, policy development, and survivor-centered advocacy. Her work spans multiple global initiatives aimed at supporting victims and survivors of trafficking and child sexual exploitation. Ena Lucia has also contributed her expertise on the ground as a volunteer with non-governmental organizations operating in trafficking hotspots. During her time at the Canadian Parliament, she developed a data-tracking system that supported the drafting and passage of Bill C-310, strengthening Canada’s human trafficking legislation. Her research has also been used to inform the development of new bills, and “An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Trafficking in Persons),” presented before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. An experienced trainer and international speaker, Ena Lucia has presented her research at global conferences and at the United Nations. She is a published researcher, with her work featured in Child Abuse & Neglect journal’s special issue on boys. She also co-led the first international conference dedicated to violence against men and boys. She is currently preparing forthcoming research publications that further explore child sexual exploitation, trafficking, and the often-overlooked experiences of male survivors, with a continued commitment to advancing survivor-informed policy, protection, and prevention. If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube. FULL Show Notes:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tc1DHbGtjVarcZh9Jc59O5uULe0yntrNqkCmj382xf0/edit?usp=sharing

    56 min
  8. FEB 24

    91 - 🎥 Interview with Rick Carlson

    Rick is an ordained pastor who works in and oversees the recovery, support, & next steps ministries at his local church in Atlanta Georgia. He is a CCAR certified coach, a Husband Material certified coach, Trauma informed specialist, Certified peer counselor and pastoral staff counselor. Rick has had God help him overcome adversity through almost dying during birth, learning to walk a few years after birth, beating all the obstacles of that, plus later overcoming alcoholism & drug addiction, trauma and sexual brokenness that includes being a CSA survivor.  If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube. Rick’s Links: Website: Comeback Coaching Links Mentioned: Movies mentiioned (links to JustWatch) A Christmas Carol (aka Scrooge; 1951) A Chritmas Story (1983) The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) An American Christmas Carol (1979) Forrest Gump (1994) Easterseals (Disability & Community Services)  Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues)  Mike Chapman’s links: Husband Material Ministries (“HM”/”HMM”; faith-based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (“HMA”; Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) and the PLC Chat on WhatsApp Mike’s Website Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call with Mike Mike’s Story If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Please Note: The views and opinions expressed by guests of this podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them, their beliefs, or any entity they represent, by neither Mike Chapman nor Polar Life Consulting. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victim's perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. DONATE – Tax-Deductible gifts to Husband Material Ministries

    43 min

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Welcome to the Healing for Male Survivors Podcast, where male survivors of childhood trauma, especially sexual trauma, can find hope and healing. My main goal is to give a platform to YOU, my listener and fellow survivor. I want to make this a safe space for you to tell YOUR story - and telling your story can often jumpstart your healing. This *is* a faith-based podcast, but do not expect a lot of preaching, but I want to welcome anyone here regardless of faith. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victims perspective.

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