Thriving Beyond MST

Send us Fan Mail ⚠️ Gentle Note for Listeners This episode includes discussion of Military Sexual Trauma (MST), sexual assault, PTSD symptoms, therapy, and trauma-related beliefs. While this conversation focuses on healing, growth, and practical tools, some topics may feel activating for certain listeners. Please listen at your own pace, take breaks if needed, and return when it feels supportive....

Send us Fan Mail Please be aware... This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, domestic violence, trauma-informed decision-making, and how fear can shape relationships and life choices over time.  You’re encouraged to listen at your own pace, pause if needed, or return when it feels supportive.  Your safety—emotionally and physically—comes first. Fear doesn’t always show up as panic.  Som...

Send us Fan Mail Please note that this episode includes sensitive content related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Listener discretion is advised. Take care of yourself and feel free to pause or return to the episode when you’re ready. In this deeply personal and purpose-driven episode, host CPT (Ret.) Dalia Galvan takes listeners behind the scenes of her graduate research project at USC Annenberg...

Send us Fan Mail In this landmark episode of Thriving Beyond MST , host Dalia welcomes her very first guest — retired Army SFC and Washington Army National Guard Victim Advocate Coordinator, Freyja Eccles — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to stand up for MST survivors. From Freyja’s behind-the-scenes perspective as a longtime Victim Advocate (VA) to the transformative...

Send us Fan Mail What is the real cost of silence after Military Sexual Trauma? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Dalia—veteran, survivor, and advocate—pulls back the curtain on the hidden impacts of MST that most never hear about: the toll on survivors, their families, military readiness, and the trust we place in those meant to protect us. Released on April 1st to honor Sexual A...

Send us Fan Mail "We see you. We honor you. And we will not stop fighting until there are no more stories like yours." In this powerful first episode of Thriving Beyond MST , host Dalia shares the deeply personal journey that led to the creation of this podcast. From personal survival to advocacy, this episode unveils the realities of Military Sexual Trauma (MST), the systemic failures s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode host, Dalia, shares a personal and uncensored account of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and associated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. She candidly speaks about the sexual assault event and details the emotions and thoughts leading up to, during, and after her assault. Dalia also speaks about pivotal moments that shaped her ability to cope with challe...