Blooming After Grooming

We're here today with a BLOOM BONUS episode! Our very own Sarah has helped create a new organization in Iowa called Survivor Impact . Check out today's episode to learn more about it. Want to hear us chit and chat about life updates and learn how to use a Monistat applicator? Check out our YouTube channel for our chat which we are only releasing on YT. We miss you! - bloomingafterpod.com

That's a wrap on Season 2 of Blooming After Grooming , sweet listeners! Check out today's SEASON RECRAP episode, where we discuss feedback and highlights from Season 2, and look ahead to what's in store for Season 3. Please give the show a follow and rating, and keep in touch with us. Hosta Lasagna, don't get any on ya! And of course.. grow through what you go through. See you in 2...

Our Groom Scroll season finale episode is none other than Evan Rachel Wood's project, Phoenix Rising (2022). Evan's naming of Brian Warner, aka Marilyn Manson, was one domino that fell and led to an "aha moment" for Diana. Also, Sarah talks more about the Lestat social media post that has connected her with other survivors. Enjoy this final Groom Scroll of Season 2, and share you...

Today's episode is a truly beautiful depiction of healing and growth. Sometimes we wonder what does it actually mean to be on a healing journey? This episode right here. For Diana, Judy was a source of tension in her abusive relationship with "the teacher." For Sarah, Judy was a complete stranger asking her to explain her abuse in order to save Judy's friendship. For Judy, Diana...

Today we chat with Luke Malone and Dr. Elizabeth Latourneau, who co-wrote a new book called One In Five . We cover a wide range of topics with these two! Including the idea that primary prevention would benefit from pulling in people who are at risk of causing harm as part of the solution. Return of the homework assignment! The Sarah Homework: Listen to one or all of the following to learn more ab...

We had the true honor of speaking with Dr. Donna Bulatowicz : An educator, researcher, and writer, among other things. She shares about her experience being groomed and sexually abused in elementary school by a female teacher, and some of what she has learned about how this group of survivors is way too often not even considered when it comes to abuse research, prevention, and response services. A...

Our third episode in our Epstein Files series is here! We talk about some people who have been deposed, other timeline updates, and Virginia Roberts Guiffre's book Nobody's Girl. But not before we talk about how annoying working in customer service can be. -- Chappell Roan announced she is parting ways with entertainment mogul Casey Wasserman’s talent agency amid growing scrutiny on his ti...

It's our first crossover episode! You heard Joelle Casteix on episode 12 of season 2 (and if you haven't, please go back and give it a listen.) Among other things, she is the host of the NCSESAME podcast, Crossing the Line , which she interviewed us for. Today's episode is that interview. Enjoy! -- bloomingafterpod.com The Well-Armored Child book

On today's Groom Scroll, we talk about the FX series A Teacher (2020). This 10 episode series tells a story of a female high school teacher who grooms and sexually abuses her student. This is one of the few examples we've come across with a female perpetrator, and has been recommended by a number of your sweet listeners! -- bloomingafterpod.com

We are so proud and excited to share with you our conversation with IA State Senator, Janet Petersen . This woman has been serving the people of Iowa for decades. She is a leader who listens, and uses her power to fight for a safer, healthier Iowa. She also has a non-profit called Healthy Birthday , which aims to prevent stillbirth through education and advocacy. Do you know someone who is pregnan...

We did our homework! Today we take a hip-level dive into the Manosphere. What is it? Who does it target? And why? Join the conversation! What do you know of or have experienced with the Manosphere? -- bloomingafterpod.com | IG: @bloomingafterpod Inside the Manosphere with Louis Theroux on Netflix Sixteenth Minute of Fame Podcast with Jamie Loftus Scene on Radio podcast JD the Signifier on YouTube...

Today we chat with scholar and podcast host, Dr. Sally Kenney. We talk about her journey through academia and how powerful it is when like-minded people with a common goal work together. But not before we chat about what it's like to witness a Bruce Springsteen show. -- Dr. Sally Kenney at Tulane University Deconstructing Rape

We continue our conversation with doctoral candidate, Alyssa Amendola. She talks about public health and the challenge of changing people's behavior, shares about her research focus, as well as how you or someone you know could seek information about participating in her study. If you're looking for a thesis or dissertation topic, we mention plenty and encourage further research of them al...

Sweet Listeners, take care of yourself with this one. This truly amazing movie obviously rattled us a bit as you will hear. On today's Groom Scroll, we discuss The Tale (2019). It is a film directed by Jennifer Fox, based on her true story of being groomed and abused at the age of 13. It is a powerful depiction through the literal lens of a survivor. -- Entertainment Weekly Article Diana refer...

Alyssa was inspired to learn more about grooming after working a few years as a forensic interviewer through a Child Advocacy Center. On today's episode, Alyssa schools us on the levels of prevention research and intervention, the history of consent laws, large age-gap relationships, and more! -- Learn more about ACEs and take the quiz Basic info about SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examination) b...

In today's episode, Diana shares with Sarah about the 21st Annual Conference on Crimes Against Women . Topics include leaving abusive relationships, the manosphere, AI, and much more! You'll also hear from a few attendees who share a little about their CCAW experience. -- bloomingafterpod.com

Today we are joined by NCSESAME Crossing the Line podcast host, Joelle Casteix. She shares a bit with us about what it was like being an outspoken "difficult" woman pre-#MeToo, calling out a Catholic institution, and how she remains hopeful after years of making noise. -- bloomingafterpod.com Crossing the Line podcast Joelle Casteix website The Well-Armored Child book Survivor Network of...

SUPRISE! Here we are with one more episode before our short hiatus. Today we debrief the recent news about what is being referred to as the online "rape academy." How are you processing this news? What conversations have you had with the people in your life about this? -- Book recommendation: The New Age of Sexism by Laura Bates NameHim website creator takes down the site and explains wh...

The Pink Full Moon had her hold on us during this episode! We got the giggles and who knows what else. But we get it together (enough) to read a few emails from you listeners. Thank you to everyone who has reached out since we started this whole thing. Your emails mean so much to us. Enjoy this last episode before we go on a short break. -- Child Abuse Prevention Month Enough Abuse bloomingafterpo...

In this episode, we do indeed talk about some updates in our states. But we also get into Cesar Chavez, AI, the Matriarchy, and more! -- IL Laws Taking Effect in 2026 The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny by Laura Bates bloomingafterpod.com

On today's Groom Scroll, we get into the 2025 horror movie, Weapons. Which stars 2026 Academy Award Winner, Amy Madigan. -- bloomingafterpod.com

Today on the show, we chat with Dr. Piper Stratton. That's right, we got a highly trained and educated professional in the house. We talk about supporting kid's today, professional boundaries, Erin's Law, and more! -- bloomingafterpod.com

Here it is! Our second episode about the words we use when talking about grooming and sexual abuse. We discuss the words rape , healing , and we also get into trigger warnings. Check out our Instagram to see Sarah's happy face and the taxidermy pole-dancing sexy mouse ( @bloomingafterpod ). -- USA Today article about Gen Z young men I Was Wrong About Trigger Warnings by Jill Filipovic Stripper...

Today we talk about the 2025 scifi thriller, Companion. We chat about consent, bodily autonomy, and taking back your power. What did you think of the movie? -- bloomingafterpod.com

Today we talk to yet anther music lover! Megan Farison is also an author and voice coach, and she joins us today to discuss her 2024 debut book Dissonance . Her book has received great reviews and we highly recommend it. -- Megan Farison's website Dissonance book She Knows Article Blooming After Grooming website