Blooming After Grooming

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

Friends, we got Terri Miller in the house today! This woman has been a squeaky wheel since the motherlovin' 80s. She's helped hold sexual predators of children accountable, she's influenced law and policy, and she fills the world with her joyous music. Get ready to be inspired. -- National Center to Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Exploitation (NCSESAME) NCSESAME Crossing t...

For our first Groom Scroll of Season 2, we talk about the 2023 Netflix documentary, Scouts Honor . The documentary features interviews with survivors, law enforcement, and advocates and explores yet another example of when institutions prioritize their reputation over the lives of children. -- bloomingafterpod.com

You've heard us talk about her and today she is here! Faith Colson joins us as our first ever guest on the show, and shares her insight about what she has learned from advocacy and sharing her story. bloomingafterpod.com Faith's website

Today we talk about what everyday people like us can do in the face of such horrific injustice and full-blown terror. Together we are stronger! What are some ways you fight for the world you want to live in (and pass down to future generations)? -- bloomingafterpod.com dianam90.substack.com Petition Donate money Contact your elected reps

If there is anything we strongly oppose here at Blooming After Grooming, it's sexual criminals without remorse. And if there is anything we strongly appreciate, it's a timeline. That's right. We take it all the way back to the 90s in this breakdown of events that eventually led to everyone knowing his name. When do you remember first hearing the name Jeffrey Epstein? How much news abou...

OMG we're back again! In this first episode of Season 2, we chit chat about what we've been up to since wrapping up Season 1, and share what we're most looking forward to about upcoming episodes. Share your thoughts or ideas for Season 2 in the comments! -- bloomingafterpod.com

This is it! For real! The last episode of Season 1. Thank you once again for being a listener and for reaching out with your encouraging messages. We are looking forward to bringing you Season 2. In the meantime, take care of yourselves and each other. -- bloomingafterpod.com

Double psych! This week's episode is also not the finale. Today we read some listener emails, talk about why we wanted them in the first place, and what we've reflected on since receiving a few. Join the conversation! What would you like to see? Also, did we get Miller's Girl taken off Netflix?! -- Dissonance by Megan Farison bloomingafterpod.com

Psych! This week's episode is indeed NOT the finale. Oh, that Diana and their empty promises. Today we talk about repairing harm and connecting with our abuser's former friend who messaged us back in 2023. -- bloomingafterpod.com

About 10 law firms later, one finally agreed to take Diana's case. Oh, and this was also the fall season when Diana was involved in three lawsuits at once. Enjoy this final chapter of this part of our story! -- bloomingafterpod.com