Louder Than Silence

In this episode, Lori is joined by Tanya and Lauren.  This is an open and frank discussion on sex offenders and sexual offenses.

In this episode, Lori Poland is joined by Keri Richmond, a changemaker, storyteller, and advocate for children and families. Through her work in Washington, DC, Keri champions the power of lived experience, engaging in substantive policy expertise on child welfare and health issues. Her influence extends to the halls of Congress and the White House, where she passionately shares recommendations fo...

In this episode, Lori visits with Alreen Haeggquist who is an attorney, an advocate, a transcender, a victim but also a survivor, fighter and thriver! Alreen came to where she was due to the abuse she suffered as a child and because she remained silent when it happened to her sister. Today, she helps other victims work through the process of sharing their stories and fighting for justice. She has...

Kevin Peterson is an expert in the correlation of substance abuse and child abuse.  In this podcast, Kevin talks about the steps and shares, "The 12th step is 'carry the message'!" His childhood was overshadowed by his mom's hidden prescription drug abuse, and they, as children, were taught to lie to cover for her.  By the age of 13, he himself was drinking and using drugs...

In this episode, Lori Poland is joined by Alli Meyerhardt, the founder and executive director of Breaking Silence, a national organization designed to give a voice to survivors of abuse. As a survivor herself, Alli knew that the story many had to share would pave the way to ending sexual assault and domestic violence. She followed this vision and began a nonprofit that focuses on teaching people a...

In this episode, Lori Poland is once again joined by fellow survivor, Jon Vaughn.  To change things up, Jon interviews Lori about her experiences as a survivor.  The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN): www.endcan.org   Episode Takeaways:  What made Lori write her book?  “When we are survivors, there is a developmental pr...

In this episode, Lori Poland is joined by Stephanie Knapp, a supervisory child and adolescent forensic interviewer for the FBI's child victim services unit. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN): www.endcan.org  Episode Time Markers 1:00 - Lori introduces Stephanie Knapp and shares their connection  4:22 - Here we...

In this episode, Lori Poland is joined by Dr. Desmond Runyan.  Dr. Runyan is a member of the Board for EndCAN and has researched child abuse for over 30 years while maintaining a clinical practice evaluating possible child abuse victims and serving as a general pediatrician. He has published over 170 articles, book chapters and books. His research has addressed the identification and consequences...

Lori Poland is once again joined by fellow survivor Jon Vaughn. In this installment, Vaughn discusses the sexual abuse he experienced while playing football at the University of Michigan.     The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).   Episode Time Markers 1:02- Lori introduces Jon Vaughn  2:01- “That doesn’t happen in my...

In today’s episode, Lori is joined by Tom Krumins, Executive Director of Keep Kids Safe.  Tom considers himself a wanderer, a builder and a storyteller.  A survivor himself, he is committed to advancing trauma-informed solutions through policy, education, and community mobilization. As a visionary civic entrepreneur, Tom believes in developing new and innovative organizational models that encourag...

In today’s episode, Lori is joined by Dr. Stuart Hart, Founding Director of the Office for the Study of the Psychological Rights of the Child and Professor Emeritus of the School of Education, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis. He is the present Chairperson for the Children’s Rights Section within the Child Well-Being and Advocacy Committee and Past President of the International S...

In this episode, Lori is once again joined by fellow survivor, Jon Vaughn.     The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).  Episode Time Markers  1:00 - Lori introduces Jon Vaughn   2:40 - As survivors, we are redefining the definition of hero  5:09 - Expectations of those sharing their story  5:50 - Jon shares the process o...

In this episode, Lori is joined by Kalpashree Gupta, owner of Knekxt Group, LLC.  She is also a survivor of child sexual abuse and shares her advice for others in moving forward through their journey of healing so they can reclaim their lives.  She wants to help people survive and thrive.    Episode Time Markers 0:36 - Lori’s introduction of Kalpashree  1:57- Kalpashree shares about herself  3:19-...

In this episode, Lori is joined by Stacie LeBlanc, JD, MEd. Stacie is CEO and co-founder of The UP Institute, a think tank for upstream child abuse solutions and the executive director of UP for Champions, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) providing programs and services to child maltreatment professionals.  Stacie began her career as a child abuse prosecutor more than 25 years ago. She opened Child Advocacy...

In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by EndCAN’s co-founder, Dr. Richard Krugman.  Dick has worked in the field of child abuse for decades.     The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).    Episode Time Markers:  1:37 - Introducing Dick and the reason for launch Season 3.   3:05 - Thank you Lori!  3:20 - Definition o...

In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by activist, former NFL player, and fellow survivor, Jon Vaughn.    The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN). Episode Time Markers:   1:26 - Intro with Jon; how he and Lori met.  4:27 - Jon’s metamorphosis when he met another survivor and talked about the transition of taking bac...

Executive director of The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (ENDCan ), Lori Poland, sits down for an interview with Joy Thomas from the ACE Resource Network. Poland shares her journey in writing her memoir - "I Live Here: Learning to Heal through Embracing Your Story" - about surviving childhood abuse. She has transcended her life to help, support, and be the change she...

In this episode, listen in as Lori Poland, CEO of EndCAN talks with Jon Conte. Jon is a colleague and friend of Richard Krugman, Chairman of our board here at EndCAN. Jon is working a research project about what needs to happen to end child abuse and neglect. Jon R. Conte is a teacher and scholar whose area of expertise centers on mental health issues related to child abuse and trauma. He holds a...

In this episode, Brad Watts returns for a second conversation on the topic of sibling sexual abuse with host Lori Poland. Brad is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and author of "Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America's Silent Epidemic".  Brad Watts' website: https://bradwattslpc.com/ Link to Brad Watts' book: &quo...

In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by activist, filmmaker, and fellow child abuse survivor, Paul Howard . Paul discusses his experiences surviving abuse in a child care institution as well as his related film, " Tomorrow ". The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . Tomorrow film website: https://www.tom...

In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by fellow child abuse survivor Sabrina Rose. Sabrina shares her story and the actions she took to cope in the hopes of positively impacting other survivors. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . 📚 Book Link: Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse: Practical Self-help For Adults W...

In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by fellow child abuse survivor Brooks Griffin of The Inspired Network . Brooks discusses his ACE score, the impact of child abuse and neglect on his life and his family relationships, as well as the importance of engaging with today's youth. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (...

In this episode, host Lori Poland is joined by fellow child abuse survivor Marybeth Givens. Marybeth reflects on the abuse she endured as a child and the silence that often surrounds child abuse and neglect. The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN) . An Evening for the Future: Dessert Party Benefit Join EndCAN in Denver, C...

Lori Poland is joined by Brad Watts, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Provider, and author of "Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America's Silent Epidemic". Brad discusses his work treating adolescent sex offenders as well as the silent epidemic of sibling sexual abuse. Brad Watts' website: https://bradwattslpc.com/ Link to Brad Watt...

Lori Poland is joined by Aubrey Sullivan of Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY) for a discussion around supporting children in the foster care system, preventing child abuse, who should consider being a foster parent, and resources for foster parents.    SAFY's website: https://www.safy.org/   The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to E...