Life after sexual abuse - The Podcast

Stacie chats with her sister Katherine on this very topical subject of whether to report (or not report) abuse to police to seek justice. This episode is based upon both their experiences of going through the UK justice system. Experiences will vary depending upon the laws of the justice system of a specific country. We caveat this episode that the decision to/or not to report is a very individual...

In this episode, Stacie talks about this very important topic of nervous system safety, how to bring the nervous system back into it's baseline (parasympathetic) state and the importance of safety and trust when healing after sexual trauma. Feeling unsafe in our bodies and minds is what triggers the trauma/stress response and a big part of the healing journey is regaining a sense of safety and tru...

In this guest episode, Stacie is honoured to have the lovely Dr Kathryn Gutteridge back on the podcast. Kathryn is a very experienced consultant midwife, psychotherapist and is a survivor of sexual abuse herself. As two midwives and survivors, they chat about having children from the perspective of being a survivor of sexual trauma and how healthcare providers could better support survivors in thi...

In this episode, Stacie shares her experience of the healing cycle. She shares she is continually going through the process of healing and has broken it down into phases. These phases aren’t linear but it’s just to illustrate how the process is ongoing and de-layering the onion of trauma. It isn’t linear of step 1 leads to step 2 etc. Sometimes we stay at a step longer than the others and sometime...

In this episode, Stacie is delighted to have a conversation about journalling and the therapeutic benefits as a practice with Sasha Glasgow @FrankandFeel (Instagram) www.frankandfeel.com . Sasha used to class herself as a writer, doubter and doer. More recently though, the only label she’s interested in holding onto is ‘woman figuring it out.’ She speaks from her heart and writes from her road as...

In this solo episode, Stacie answers a listener question of what her healing looks like now, 12 years on from starting 'conscious' healing. Stacie talks about how her healing is ongoing - it isn't a once and done thing; it is a continual cycle. Healing is like peeling back the layers of an onion to reach that inner peace and no longer being triggered by trauma memories. Patience and self-kindness...

In this episode, Stacie speaks with survivor Myriam about her experience. Miriam is happy to share her work on Instagram @artways2021 - a political art project for survivors of sexual abuse. You can find her blog at www.globalhealingwritenow.com . Stacie is grateful for Myriam's raw honesty about being 'in the thick of it' of her healing journey and talks openly about depression and anger. This ep...

Stacie shares updates, upcoming online Survivor Circles, 1:1 mentoring and a short Q&A. Thank you for your patience as season 2 has been slower to get started than anticipated but Stacie shares a personal life event which will explain the reason for the delay. Stacie is looking to share more survivor stories on the podcast so do get in touch if you would like to share yours: stacie.m.glass@gma...

On this guest episode, Stacie talks with Rachelle Blake, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who shares her story of what it was like growing up as a child carrying this burden and healing now as an adult - "Freedom to live without fear". Thank you Rachelle for sharing your truth with us here - it is an honour when a survivor bravely shares their voice and truth on the podcast to help others feel...

In the first episode of season 2, Stacie responds to a listener question on the theme of relationships with abusers. Thank you to the Finnish listener who sent a voice note - it was so lovely to hear a human voice of a listener. You can send voice notes through some podcast platforms. Relationships with abusers adds another complexity to abuse because it often brings huge guilt and shame around pe...

Season 2 is almost here. Thank you for your patience over the summer (winter if you are in the Southern Hemisphere!). A huge thank you to those of you who continue to support the podcast and who have sent in kind feedback. You are appreciated so much. In this season 2 preview, Stacie updates you on her summer break, the importance of inner child work and talks about upcoming episodes. Weekly episo...

Season 1 is a wrap…thank you to each of you who have listened and been a part of this growing survivor community. The aim of this podcast is to let each of you know you are not alone and hopefully provide some practical help and support for your own healing journey. Always permission to heal your way and at your pace. Stacie reflects back upon the season and the feedback she has received about it....

In this guest episode, Stacie chats with 'Emily' who shares her story and healing journey anonymously. This is a powerful episode that Stacie hopes will encourage you to share your truth here in this safe space if you feel called, anonymously if you wish. One of the main purposes of this podcast is to give a platform and voice to survivors of sexual abuse; we will not be silenced. It is a liberati...

In this solo episode, Stacie shares the demographics of our listening community so that you know who you share this space with. Thank you for being here. The main topic of the episode is the far reaching effects of SA upon relationships. She shares her personal experiences, what we need to have meaningful connections with others and journal prompts for you to use to reflect upon. As always, take c...

In this guest episode, Stacie has the pleasure of talking with Louise Milne, a survivor and coach who shares her experience and what has helped her to now describe herself as a 'thriver' following sexual abuse. We talk all things healing and what tools have helped Louise get to where she is today. Thank you Louise for sharing your experience and truth with us here. Louise is a Behaviour Change Exp...

In today's episode, Stacie talks about honouring our grief. Yes, grief for what you lost as a result of your experience(s). Grief that you had so much taken away from you against your will. Grief is not often spoken about in relation to sexual trauma but it is real and it is heavy if left unprocessed. Grief is the word that encapsulates all the emotions that Stacie felt during the early stages of...

In this episode, Stacie is joined by the joyful Hanna Francis who is a singer and songwriter to share the healing power of music. This podcast is all about empowering you with tools to help you along your healing journey and where you want to be so this episode is perfect for how music can (and probably is) helping you. This episode is an uplifting one, giving us a break from the heavy s...

In this guest episode, Stacie talks with Christi-Anne Bela of Intimacy Architecture (@intimacy_architect) and host of the Unbuckled podcast. This conversation is raw, vulnerable and honest about healing after incest and the complexities of family dynamics - Christi-Anne vulnerably shares her accountability being the other side of sexual abuse. This conversation includes Christi-Anne’s personal exp...

In this solo episode, Stacie talks about how in the beginning of the healing journey how she felt broken and thought she needed fixing. Part of the healing journey is acknowledging what is present - giving it space to be seen, heard and felt. Stacie reads an extract from her book Life after sexual abuse (Chapter 1 'I'm not broken') - a letter to her inner child. Everything you feel now is valid -...

The pod is back with a guest episode where Stacie chats to business coach and mentor Lauren April (Instagram @Laurenapril.co) who shares her experiences of sexual assault aged 10 and 13. This episode goes into the complexities of abuse within families and how we can struggle with guilt and shame when abuse experiences were not traumatic. This is an important episode about teenage development and h...

Welcome back to this solo episode where Stacie shares what’s going on for her right now, why all experiences of sexual abuse are valid (including yours!)  and info about online survivor circles. Stacie shares some survey feedback for what other survivors are struggling with right now - there are always similar themes which is why Stacie created Survivor Circles - to connect with others and know yo...

In this special episode, Stacie had the honour of interviewing Dr Kathryn Gutteridge, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, consultant midwife, psychotherapist, researcher and co-founder of Sanctum Midwives. Kathryn has worked relentlessly during her long and successful career to advocate for women, women's birth experiences and survivors of sexual abuse. Kathryn kindly wrote the foreword to Staci...

In this short solo episode, Stacie talks about where she is on her healing journey and the reminder that healing is always in progress. Stacie shares her experience of going on retreat recently and what that brought up for her to witness and honour. Stacie also shares the details of her Masterclass happening on Saturday 12th March 4pm GMT on Zoom. Early bird pricing an available until Sunday 27th...

In this guest episode, Stacie is delighted to be joined by Tilini Jayaweera, a yoga teacher and cyclical living advocate who joins the podcast today to talk about how a traumatic event brought on PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), how she begun to address this, the healing journey and tools that helped her to move forward. This is such an insightful episode with themes that are relatable to an...

In this solo episode, Stacie gives her 5 top tips to begin your healing journey, your way. This is one of the most asked questions 'how do I start to heal?'/ 'where do I begin?' so in this episode, Stacie gives her top 5 tips for beginning. Beginning is the most important and often the hardest part - it's okay if you're not ready yet. You have to go at your own pace and bring kindness to yourself...