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Truth and ConsequencesChrista Brown, Author of BaptistlandNamed as one of the “top 10 religion newsmakers” of 2022, Christa Brown has persisted for two decades in working to peel back the truth about clergy sex abuse and coverups in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention. As one of the first to go public with substantiated child molestation allegations against a Baptist minister—and documentation that others knew—she has consistently demanded reforms to make other kids and congregants safer. Kathryn Robb and I talk with Christa about her poignant new memoir, Baptistland: A Memoir of Abuse, Betrayal, and Transformation.Show Notes
2024-08-021h 01Truth and ConsequencesTrapped In Treatment Podcast Hosts Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger GroneThe docu-series podcast Trapped In Treatment, from Paris Hilton, returns for a second season to expose the dark underbelly of the “Troubled Teen Industry”. We talk with Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger Grone, hosts of the podcast and passionate advocates for legislative change to help protect kids from institutional abuse and mass incarceration. You’ll hear Kathryn Robb propose and discuss innovative ideas for reforming this industry with our guests in real-time.Show Notes The Trapped In Treatment Podcast on iHeart Radio Stop Institutional Child Abuse WebsiteParis Hilton’s Testimony regarding Child We...
2024-07-191h 18Truth and ConsequencesSibling Sexual Abuse: What the Research Reveals, with Dr. Peter YatesSibling sexual abuse is revealed to be every bit as harmful as sexual abuse by a parent and affects the entire family. Yet, it’s not adequately understood or addressed, even by authorities and professionals. Show NotesCSA Centre 2021 SSA Report by Yates and Allardyce Link to report supporting working with families professionals Enough AbuseFind the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Sec...
2024-06-281h 08Truth and ConsequencesMichelle Horton, Author of Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable BondsMichelle Horton is the author of Dear Sister, “A breathtaking memoir about two sisters and a high-profile case: Nikki Addimando, incarcerated for killing her abuser; and the author, Michelle Horton, left in the devastating fall-out to raise Nikki's young children and to battle the criminal justice system.”Show NotesWe Stand With Nikki WebsiteDonate to Nikki’s Go Fund MeSurvived and PunishedSanctuary for familiesDanger Assessment Tool Puppies behind barsOur beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Hay...
2024-06-1456 minTruth and ConsequencesAsian Discrimination in Hollywood & Beyond with Rowena Chiu, Ashley Chiu & Angela YeohIt’s hard enough trying to make it in the entertainment industry. When you factor in discrimination against non-White actors the obstacles and challenges multiply. In today’s conversation we examine the barriers faced by Asian actors in Hollywood with my former guest, Rowena Chiu and her friends Angela Yeoh and Ashley Chiu who played her in the movie, She Said. From the lack of Asian roles and the phenomenon of White actors being cast as Asians, to decades of highly offensive portrayals and the commonplace dehumanizing of Asian women in entertainmentIt’s a fascinating and and important discussion becaus...
2024-05-311h 15Truth and ConsequencesLacy Crawford, Author of Notes On A SilencingLacy Crawford, author of the critically acclaimed memoir, Notes On A Silencing, talks about the devastating revictimization and institutional betrayal she experienced after being sexually assaulted at an elite New England boarding school as a teenager.Show NotesLacy Crawford’s websiteKathryn Robb is Executive Director of CHILD USAdvocacy Miranda Pacchiana’s website The Second WoundOur beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Haystack Records.Donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find...
2024-05-101h 07Truth and ConsequencesTrauma-Aware Yoga with Newtown Instructor Aline MarieNewtown Yoga Center instructor Aline Marie explains the fundamentals of trauma-aware yoga. We talk about the power of choice, maintaining boundaries, an easy technique to calm your nervous system, and Aline’s remarkable path to becoming a yoga teacher. The Newtown Yoga Center WebsitePeace on Demand App Use code PEACE WITHINOur beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Haystack Records.You can donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find the Truth & Consequences we...
2024-04-261h 07Truth and ConsequencesJulie L. Hall, Author of The Narcissist In Your Life: Recognizing the Patterns and Learning to Break FreeJulie Hall walks us through the dehumanizing effects of being in relationship with a narcissist. We take a look at the experience of growing up in a narcissistic family and discuss common family roles such as the golden child, the lost child, and the scapegoat. Also discussed are the origins of narcissism and how narcissistic traits show up in our larger culture. Julie’s book The Narcissist in Your Life: Recognizing the Patterns and Learning to Break FreeThe Narcissist Family Files website Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and...
2024-04-121h 02Truth and ConsequencesTalking Family-Controlled Trafficking with the Hosts of The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door podcastFamily-controlled sex trafficking survivor Kait Gannon and licensed clinical social worker Laurie Krull started a podcast together as a last-ditch effort to keep Kait safe. They also sounded an alarm about offenders living in their region of western New York. Kait and Laurie's unique journey from patient and therapist to hosts of the groundbreaking podcast The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door is the story of two women determined to bring about change against all odds. Find The Ugly Truth About the Girl Next Door website and podcast.Mezzo Allies, Inc.Polaris...
2024-03-2954 min
Filled to Flourish7. The Second Wound with Miranda Pacchiana"Many abuse, assault, or trauma survivors experience The Second Wound when they disclose their experiences: a combination of disbelief, minimization, shaming, victim-blaming, silencing, and ostracism." In this episode we talk with Miranda Pacchiana of The Second Wound, and explore the dynamics of this gut-wrenching re-traumatization, how to prevent yourself from unknowingly causing this harm, as well as how to begin to heal from the second wound. We discuss childhood sexual abuse, and the issue of consent, arousal and memory related to this form of abuse. If you are survivor of the second wound, you are sure to leave this...
2023-04-121h 01Truth and ConsequencesSomatic Therapy for Trauma Survivors with Carol HodsonSomatic Experiencing therapist Carol Hodson returns to talk about “stealth mental health”; simple practices to help us get unstuck from trauma symptoms, especially in the early weeks, days, and even hours after an event. Carol was part of a crisis team dispatched to Florida to help victims of the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. She also helped me apply stealth mental health with a friend who suffered a sudden trauma. I’ll tell you about that too. Show NotesVisit the Somatic Experiencing Institute’s website and view Carol’s page in the directory...
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The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next DoorConversation with Miranda Pacchiana of The Second WoundIn this episode we talk with Miranda Pacchiana who is the author of many of the posts we have shared from The Second Wound platform. Join us as we talk through the impact of the failure of people to hear the disclosure of victims and survivors and support them well.
2023-03-3134 minTruth and ConsequencesDr. Judith Herman on Truth and RepairWhat would true justice look like for survivors of interpersonal trauma? Acknowledgement, validation, accountability for offenders, support from their communities, and offender rehabilitation. The renowned and beloved author, psychiatrist, and researcher Dr. Judith Herman has an invigorating discussion with us about her new book, Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice. Show Notes Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Haystack RecordsIf you appreciate this podcast, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1.
2023-03-1457 minTruth and ConsequencesBreaking the Silence: An Interview with Rowena ChiuWe have the privilege of speaking with Rowena Chiu, a former assistant of Harvey Weinstein whom he silenced for decades, along with her colleague Zelda Perkins. Chiu shares a range of valuable insights as a survivor, and describes the unusual experience of being portrayed in the recent movie "She Said," based on the book by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey.Chiu talks about the difficult decision to go public with her story and the years of being pursued by journalists before she became a source for Kantor and Twohey's reporting. We also discuss NDAs, the many survivors...
2023-03-031h 16Truth and ConsequencesInvestigative Journalist Nicki Weisensee Egan, Chasing Cosby since 2005Investigative journalist, podcast creator & author Nicki Weisensee Egan is dropping truth bombs and setting the record straight on the twists and turns in the Cosby case. Nicki has covered the allegations against Cosby since 2005 when no other media outlets would touch it. Listen to our compelling discussion with Kathryn Robb, Esq. as co-host.Visit Nicki’s website for more information and links to her projects including the Chasing Cosby podcast and book, and sign up for her Substack.If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Ve...
2023-02-101h 09Truth and ConsequencesThe ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry with Survivors Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons, Part 2Kathryn Robb and I continue speaking with highly knowledgeable survivor/advocates, Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons who educate us on the so-called ‘troubled teen’ industry, an under-regulated system of residential youth treatment facilities that use behavior modification and abusive tactics on minors. Last week, Chelsea told us her story. This week, it’s Amanda’s turn.Show NotesDonate to CHILD USAdvocacy and CHILD USA. They could use your support for their highly targeted work preventing child abuse and neglect.Sign the petition to close Provo Canyon School launched by Paris Hilton.
2023-01-1339 minTruth and ConsequencesThe ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry with Survivors Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons, Part 1Our guests on this episode are survivor/advocates, Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons who educate us on the so-called ‘troubled teen’ industry, a system of residential youth treatment facilities & programs. Many of these facilities operate more like prisons where children as young as nine are routinely abused in an extreme system of behavior modification, prevented from telling their parents what’s going on, and kept for unnecessarily long stretches while reaping enormous revenue for the facilities. Thousands of minors are in these places today, in America and abroad. Paris Hilton recently came forward about the traumatic experiences she end...
2023-01-061h 09Truth and ConsequencesAndrew Pledger: Recovering from A Christian CultAndrew Pledger is 22 years old and on a mission to spread the word about religious trauma after being raised in a fundamentalist Christian cult. He has a gripping story to tell about coming to terms with the harm his family’s religion caused him and the extra layers of shame and fear he carried due to his LGBTQ+ status. He’ll tell us about the controversial interview he gave to podcaster Josh Harris that got him expelled from Bob Jones University, and his mission to better understand religious trauma in order to heal himself and offer help to other surv...
2022-12-161h 15Truth and ConsequencesSexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 3In this last episode of our 3-part special series all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse, attorney Kathryn Robb and I discuss depositions (what they’re for, who’s present, advice on being deposed), defense tactics and strategies, impeachment of witnesses (casting doubt on plaintiff’s credibility, trauma and memory, dissociation, abuse disclosure), legal abuse, trial preference provisions, chances of going to trial, Chapter 11 bankruptcies, settlements, NDAs, collecting on awards, the trial experience, pros and cons of mediation, taxable versus non-taxable jury awards, and counterclaims.We end with a list of thoughtful tips on how to care f...
2022-12-0147 minTruth and ConsequencesSexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 2In this second installment of the series, we discuss who you can sue and for what, how to get started, finding the right attorney, going public, legal terms, federal versus state court, detailed steps along the way, possible outcomes, and most importantly, what the experience feels like for survivors. Kathryn Robb is the Executive Director of CHILD USAdvocacy.If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at...
2022-11-1146 minTruth and ConsequencesSexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 1Today’s episode is the first in a special series with attorney/survivor Kathryn Robb all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse. Today we will get an update on Kathryn’s own case under the New York Child Victims Act, talk a bunch about defamation including ways for survivors to protect themselves from being sued, statute of limitations revival legislation, anti-SLAPP laws, NDAs and non-disparagement clauses, the Speak Up Act, responsibilities of youth-serving organizations, and how insurance companies can help protect children. Next week, we’ll get into the how-to’s and procedures of filing a lawsuit starting with fin...
2022-10-2837 minTruth and ConsequencesLeigh Corfman, Silence BreakerLeigh Corfman went public with sexual abuse allegations against Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in 2017. She was 14 when she says Asst. DA Moore, age 32, groomed and abused her. Nine other women also came forward with stories of their own. It’s been a difficult road for Leigh, but she says she would do it all over again. In a case that wrapped up earlier this year, Leigh sued Roy Moore for defamation, saying he painted her as a liar while denying her accusations of child sexual abuse. Moore countersued, claiming that Leigh’s allegations were false and design...
2022-10-1446 min
Bar FightsMiranda PacchianaMiranda Pacchiana. personal coach and host of Truth & Consequences: Navigating the Aftermath of Trauma, calls it "the second wound" — the doubt, the disbelief and the shame a survivor encounters from their inner circle when they disclose that they have been sexually abused. On this episode of Bar Fights, Sarah and Miranda lament the challenges they both faced from loved ones and how it stifled the healing process.
2022-07-1837 minTruth and ConsequencesThe Brave Women Behind The KeepersIf you have watched the Netflix documentary series The Keepers you will recognize our three guests today: Gemma Hoskins, Abbie Schaub, and Teresa Lancaster. Each of these brave, determined, morally upstanding women played a vital role in uncovering the horrific crimes and coverups at the heart of the documentary. If you haven’t seen The Keepers, the episode intro will fill you in. And our guests will inspire you with their strength and unending fight for justice. Show NotesRead updates from The Keepers story on the Facebook group “The Keepers Official Group - Jus...
2022-07-0157 minTruth and ConsequencesSarah Klein, Attorney, Advocate, & Larry Nassar SurvivorSarah Klein is an attorney for the California law firm Manly, Stewart and Finaldi and a leading voice on sexual abuse and other legal issues in the media. She is also the first known victim of former Olympic Women’s Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Sarah was an elite gymnast who trained from the age of 8 under Coach John Geddert, the head coach for the 2012 U.S. women's Olympic gymnastics team whose gym she describes as highly abusive, cult-like, and even worse than the sexual abuse she suffered by Nassar. We talk about all of this plus updates on the La...
2022-06-0956 minTruth and ConsequencesStephen Mills, Author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen BoyhoodStephen Mills is the author of CHOSEN: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood published by Henry Holt & Company. In this first of many interviews I will be co-hosting with my friend, attorney, and advocate Kathryn Robb, we three survivors of child sexual abuse share a moving discussion about the emotional impact of abuse, challenges specific to male survivors, how predators operate, parents who missed the signs, correcting misconceptions, the lawsuit Stephen filed, and so much more.Read my blog piece about CHOSEN here. Enter to win a hardcover copy of CHOSEN at Truth & Consequences InstagramS...
2022-04-251h 14Truth and ConsequencesDonna Palomba: Victimized and VindicatedDonna Palomba is a nationally-recognized speaker, author, and advocate for survivors of sexual crimes whose story was recently featured in a special 2-hour episode of Dateline. Following a harrowing home invasion and assault in 1993, Donna faced further victimization when the police department mishandled her case, after which she set about to change to both police policy and Connecticut state law. Donna went on to form the national non-profit organization, Jane Doe No More in 2007. She now empowers people to fight back against injustice. Read my blog post about Donna Palomba. The Jane Doe No More website and pr...
2022-03-181h 01Truth and ConsequencesChandra Moyer on Flashbacks, Fragments & Facing TraumaChandra Moyer was 37 years old when her high-functioning life was disrupted by frightening flashbacks. Chandra set out to piece together the fragments of her emerging memories and, when she put two and two together, it added up to child sexual abuse. Chandra’s story helps illuminate the intense and bewildering experience of being overwhelmed by flashbacks and how to make sense of the information they can bring. We also discuss family estrangement, Chandra’s contribution to the fight against child sex trafficking, the comfort she gained from her religious faith, and the fiction book she wrote based on he...
2022-02-181h 01Truth and ConsequencesSuicide Prevention Advocate Kevin HinesKevin Hines tells the story of his attempted suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19, his traumatic infancy, and his struggles with mental illness. We talk about suicidal ideation, suicide prevention, and the rewards and challenges of advocacy work in this emotional and poignant conversation. Countries & regions outside the U.S, find a crisis center in your area at the International Association for Suicide Prevention websitehttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/https://www.samaritans.org/https://www.befrienders.org/Fact sheets from the National Institute of Mental Health h...
2022-02-0433 min
Healing the Parent WoundWhen Family Silences Sexual AbuseToday my guest in Miranda Pacchiana of The Second Wound. She also has a podcast called Truth and Consequences. The second wound is when survivors tell family members of the abuse that takes place within the family and they are not believed or they might be believed and told to get over it or move on or even worse scapegoated and ostracized from family.
Miranda shares some of her own story of this. Let me know what you got out of this in the comments!
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2021-12-1042 minTruth and ConsequencesThe Power of Music with Singer Songwriter Maddie MorrisMaddie Morris is a contemporary folk musician who won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2019 and has been described as "leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters." Maddie’s music uses personal storytelling to embody political ideas, and their music tackles issues ranging from LGBTQIA identities to poverty, sexual violence, and voting to name a few. Maddie's first EP, Purgatory was described as being the “manifesto for survivors of abuse forced to self-isolate in the COVID-19 Pandemic”. Maddie Morris wrote our beautiful theme song which you can hear in full at the end of each episode...
2021-08-2453 minTruth and ConsequencesRyan Soscia: Creator of the JDoe App to Track Sexual OffendersRyan Soscia is the Founder & CEO of JDoe, a reporting app for survivors of sexual assault that identifies repeat offenders. Ryan explains the app's intriguing origin story in which a group of his friends identified a mutual abuser and the stunning events that followed. Ryan's firsthand experience inspired him to create the app as a way to reduce sexual violence by solving the problem of underreported repeat offenders. Learn how the app work, then help increase its effectiveness simply by spreading the word. Show NotesDownload the app and learn more on the JDoe we...
2020-09-2542 minTruth and ConsequencesTrauma and Addiction with Jen ElizabethJen Elizabeth speaks openly about her addiction recovery and the trauma she lived through. We talk about the fact that trauma frequently underlies addiction and discuss the emotional work required to stop using, develop new coping mechanisms, and begin to heal from trauma. Jen was raised in a cult where she was sexually abused by her pastor and neglected by her parents. She became addicted to alcohol and drugs at a young age, ended up homeless, and in and out of prison. Today Jen is a respected speaker, a mom of two young children, and the author...
2020-09-111h 12Truth and ConsequencesMy Moment of TruthIt's me, Miranda, on the first episode since I filed a sexual assault lawsuit. I talk about what's happened in my life since. I also discuss statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, the NY Child Victims Act, my first tattoo, and more. Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website coaching page.
2020-09-0419 minTruth and ConsequencesThe Trauma of Gun Violence with Newtown Action Alliance Leader Po MurrayPo Murray Chairs the grassroots non-profit organization, Newtown Action Alliance which formed in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy--and which I helped found. Po explains the grassroots group's efforts to stem gun violence through legislation and cultural change. We talk about activism as a means of addressing trauma, and the widespread effects of gun violence in America.Visit the Newtown Action Alliance website and sign up for newsletters with action alerts and updates, or volunteer from anywhere in the country.If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through...
2020-06-2645 minTruth and ConsequencesEMDR: What it is and How it Works with Barbara Heffernan, LCSWPsychotherapist and EMDR consultant Barbara Heffernan, LCSW explains how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works and walks listeners through the application of this effective trauma treatment. Barbara discusses the positive outcomes she sees as a trauma specialist when treating patients with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Miranda describes her own brief experience as an EMDR patient and asks Barbara for her take on the results. Show NotesLearn about Barbara Heffernan’s psychotherapy practice and coaching courses and YouTube channel including her video on EMDR.If you appreciate thi...
2020-06-1259 minTruth and ConsequencesTwo Survivors Talk Justice with Attorney & Advocate Kathryn RobbMy first returning guest Kathryn Robb talks with me about changes to Title IX (put in place by Betsy DeVos) that make it harder for victims of sexual assault to get justice, as well as updates in child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws and the added risk posed by the pandemic for current victims of child abuse. Show NotesChild USA website statute of limitations informationChild USA website laws around the countryChild USAdvocacy websiteIf you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs...
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The Labors of Love PodcastEpisode 19: The Second WoundIn this episode, La Shanda and her guest, Miranda Pacchiana, MSW, discuss the re-victimization that often takes place when people share their abuse and other trauma with family and loved ones.
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2020-05-261h 03Truth and ConsequencesBikers Against Child AbuseMy guests Irish and Kenaz describe their work as volunteer members of Bikers Against Child Abuse, or BACA. The group’s mission is to create a safer environment for abused children. They do this by working in conjunction with local and state officials when it has been determined that the child is frightened by their environment and could benefit from BACA’s protective services. These include emotional support and a physical presence when appropriate, including during court proceedings and as a countermeasure against intimidation from abusers and their backers. Visit their website Bacaworld.org and read...
2020-05-1544 minTruth and ConsequencesThe Nervous System Keeps the Score with Somatic Therapist Carol HodsonSomatic Experiencing taps into the science of the autonomic nervous system to treat trauma in a non-invasive manner. Expressive art therapist Carol Hodson explains this intriguing treatment modality and also discusses the power of art as a healing tool. Video: What Israeli Schoolchildren Sing to Deal With Rockets https://youtu.be/1LG2Qkcn7iM If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Fa...
2020-05-011h 00Truth and ConsequencesFear, Loss and the Grocery StoreMiranda shares her thoughts about the ways trauma and loss in the present tend to bring up trauma and loss from our past. And how it happened to her on a trip to the grocery store at the height of the pandemic. If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website c...
2020-04-2418 minTruth and ConsequencesSandy Hook Mom Francine Wheeler: You Can Still Have JoyFrancine Wheeler is a singer, songwriter, playwright, and actress whose 6 year-old-son Ben Wheeler died in the 2012 Sandy Hook School shooting. Francine talks with Miranda about coping with her grief, living differently in the aftermath of immense loss, and how she continues to create meaning and find joy.Learn about the Wheelers’ non-profit organization, Ben’s Lighthouse whose mission drives them “to foster all children’s potential to build a more compassionate and connected world”. Explore the website and see videos of Francine performing excerpts from The Isle of Skoo™ program she created for children to learn about their feelin...
2020-04-1747 minTruth and ConsequencesTrauma-Informed Treatment with Counselor La Shanda SuggLa Shanda Sugg is a licensed professional counselor, trainer, and consultant specializing in trauma therapies. We discuss the ways our past trauma shows up in everyday lives and relationships and how this knowledge can lead to healthier thinking and behaviors, including specific advice for coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. La Shanda owns Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC in Ohio and is the host of the Labors of Love podcast. If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find the Truth & Co...
2020-04-021h 07Truth and ConsequencesSeason 1 Wrap-UpMiranda shares her thoughts about the podcast's first season...her mission for the show, what she's learned since episode one, and what's coming up next season. She recalls each of her uniquely wonderful guests and the valuable lessons they imparted. Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website coaching page. Want to treat yourself & support the show? Check out our affiliate Buffy for cozy, affordable bedding products that are sa...
2020-01-1021 minTruth and ConsequencesComplicated Grief with Podcaster Nicole PotterNicole Potter was devastated when her best friend Kimberly died suddenly and under confusing circumstances. At first, Nicole was told it was suicide but the case was never officially resolved. In this interview, we learn about the ways Kimberly and Nicole supported each other through life's challenges and how Nicole is navigating life after her friend's death--which includes carrying on Kimberly's wise, compassionate and giving approach to people. Nicole hosts The Nomadic Traveler podcast, "a show about getting out of your house, off technology and experiencing life." If you appreciate this content, please donate to h...
2019-12-2748 minTruth and ConsequencesFighting for Fairness in Statutes of Limitations with Kathryn Robb, Esq.Kathryn Robb is an attorney, advocate, and survivor. She tells Miranda about the recent and rapid improvements in statutes of limitations for sex crimes in states across the country, and why these changes are so sorely needed. Kathryn is the Executive Director of Child USAdvocacy. You can follow them on Twitter @CHILDUSAdvocacy and Instagram @childusadvocacy. If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter a...
2019-12-1351 minTruth and ConsequencesProtected & Paying it Forward with Survivor Jamie SivraisJamie Sivrais, founder of the non-profit A Voice for the Innocent survived sexual abuse as a child at the hands of his father. When he spoke up, his mother took action to protect him and help him seek justice. Jamie talks about his organization's unique storytelling platform for sexual violence survivors and the desire to pay it forward which inspired him. If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Fa...
2019-11-2959 minTruth and ConsequencesMiranda Gets InterviewedThe tables get turned when Miranda is interviewed about finding her second wound community and the story that started it all. The host of Beyond Your Podcast Matt Pappas gets Miranda to reveal stories of her own she hasn't told on the podcast, and they compare notes about their childhood experiences. (Listen to the end for bloopers!)Matt is the host of Beyond Your Podcast and his coaching page is Beyond Your Past. Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter...
2019-11-1543 minTruth and ConsequencesShedding the Shame with Survivor Emanuella IsraelArtist & writer Emanuella Israel created an honest, healthy life for herself despite growing up stifled by domestic violence. She explains why she's determined to speak her truth, shed the shame she once carried, and empower other women to join her in loving their bodies and themselves. See Emanuella's gorgeous artwork on her website, Etsy store, and Instagram account.If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook...
2019-11-011h 02Truth and ConsequencesDigging up the past with Survivor Erica DziedzicErica Dziedzic is an anthropologist and a survivor of both domestic violence and child sexual abuse. Erica realized only recently that the emotional and physical pain that has plagued her for years are symptoms of PTSD. She now writes and speaks openly about her work to heal from two abusive relationships and the family of origin who failed to support her, as well as the healthy life she ended up creating for herself.Read Erica's work and learn more about her story on her website, Writing Out Loud. If you appreciate this content, please donate t...
2019-10-1843 minTruth and ConsequencesDear Truth and ConsequencesMiranda reads a letter from a listener whose brothers sexually abused her when she was a child. "Silenced" details her experience of the second wound: hurtful responses from church and family members when she revealed the abuse. Miranda responds with advice, information, and words of support. If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on t...
2019-10-0526 minTruth and ConsequencesTaking on Child Trafficking with Steve MartinSteve Martin talks with Miranda about his work as CEO of Love146, a non-profit that combats child trafficking & exploitation and provides care for survivors around the globe. Learn more about the exciting work Love146 is accomplishing worldwide. Find out about Steve's innovative new non-profit organization, Infused Impact, which is dedicated to helping "launch and develop businesses in developing nations that create jobs and new local income streams, empowering individuals, families, and communities".If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1F...
2019-09-2736 minTruth and ConsequencesLessons in Loss from Sandy Hook Dad David WheelerA frank conversation with my insightful and honest My friend David Wheeler whose 6-year-old son, Ben was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. David has a lot to say about grief, navigating life after loss, and how our own personal reactions sometimes prevent us from truly supporting others in the wake of trauma and sadness.Learn about the Wheelers' non-profit organization Ben's Lighthouse whose mission drives them "to foster all children’s potential to build a more compassionate and connected world".If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my pr...
2019-09-1348 minTruth and ConsequencesThe Second WoundHost Miranda Pacchiana, MSW talks about the aftermath of trauma from several perspectives--as a sexual abuse survivor, personal coach, and resident of Sandy Hook, Connecticut, site of the 2012 school shooting. The podcast will offer information, compassion, and hope to trauma survivors, emphasizing the ways we grow when we face our truth, take care of ourselves, and become stronger, better people in the process. Miranda describes The Second Wound, a website and social media platform she created to support sexual violence survivors and others who experience painful backlash, including victim-blaming, rejection, and minimization of their trauma. Finally, she al...
2019-08-2626 min