Épisodes

  • Karen Hansen, Survivor Turned Advocate for Survivors, and Interior Designer
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode, we sat down and talked with Karen Hansen, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse turned advocate for survivors, and professionally, she focuses on Interior Design.

    Karen currently serves on the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission and represents victims & Survivors of Crime.

    You can follow Karen on social media @Wren_Hansen_

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    1 h et 17 min
  • Emily Quint, a Survivor Turned Published Author and Advocate for Survivors and Restorative Justice
    Nov 14 2025

    We sat down and spoke with Emily Quint, a survivor, published author, and advocate for restorative justice.

    Emily is based in Canada and advocates for policies to help survivors navigate alternative ways of gaining justice.

    You can follow Emily on social media @EmilyFindsHealing

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    44 min
  • Amanda Ross, Niece of April Wilkens, a Survivor Who Is Incarcerated, Wrongfully, in Oklahoma
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode, we sat down and talked with Amanda Ross, who is the Niece of April Wilkens.

    April Wilkens is a DV survivor who is wrongfully incarcerated in Oklahoma. In this episode, we learned more about April, her story, and what Amanda is doing to raise awareness about getting justice for April Wilkens.

    You can learn more about April Wilkens on the website, https://aprilwilkensblog.wordpress.com/ and on social media @FreeAprilWilkens

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    56 min
  • Lola Graham, Survivor Turned Advocate for Restorative Justice and Wellbeing Educator
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode, we sat down and talked with our friend, Lola Graham. Lola lives in Canada and is a survivor, turned advocate for restorative justice and is a wellbeing educator.

    Lola Graham is a Trauma-Informed Well-Being Educator, Life Coach, Speaker, and an Ontario Chapter Rep for Survivors for Justice Reform. She blends professional expertise with her lived experience as a sexual-assault survivor, bisexual, and neurodivergent woman who embraces love, joy, and well-being as a form of resistance.

    You can join her free mental well-being and trauma healing newsletter at https://newsletter.livingwellcommunity.com

    Follow Lola on social @lovelolagraham

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    42 min
  • Kelsey Cohen, a Cancer and Domestic Violence Survivor Turned Community Organizer and Advocate for Survivors
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode, we sat down and talked with Kelsey Cohen from Michigan, who is a cancer and domestic violence survivor and has been deeply involved in organizing her community to get them involved and help make change.

    Listen as we talk about ways that Kelsey has been involved, and turning her story and rage into action.

    You can follow Kelsey on social media @KelseyDoingHerBest

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    56 min
  • Colleen Luckett, @TheAbortionFluencer, Advocate for Reproductive Rights and Progressive Politics
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode, we had an unfiltered, unhinged and unedited conversation with Colleen Luckett, also known as the @TheAbortionFluencer on social media. Be sure to follow along with her journey as she advocates for abortion access and reproductive rights, alongside investigative journalism.

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    1 h et 28 min
  • Summer Willis, Inspiration Behind 'Summer Willis Act' in Texas, Survivor, Advocate and Showing Great 'Strength Through Strides'
    Nov 14 2025

    In this episode, we sat down and talked with Summer Willis. An athlete, survivor, and the inspiration behind the 'Summer Willis Act,' which closed a loophole and helped survivors gain justice, and created the 'Strengths Through Stride' non-profit, which is about determination and helping others see justice and understand that healing is possible.

    You can follow Summer Willis on social media @LikeSummerWillis

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    36 min
  • Audrey Wascome, Survivor Turned Advocate in Louisiana and Inspiration of 'The Audrey Wascome Act'
    Nov 14 2025

    In this unedited, and unfiltered episode of the Rise Above Justice Movement podcast, we sat down and talked with Audrey Wascome, a survivor of CSAM, and advocate in Louisiana.

    Audrey is the definition of a leader and the inspiration behind 'The Audrey Wascome Act'

    You can follow Audrey on social media @AudreyHayworth

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    1 h et 1 min