Reclaim Me Podcast

Survivor Brianna details her experience of kidnapping, attempted murder, assault and sexual assault as a young woman. In this episode we discuss the circumstances that surrounded Briannas brutal assault. We discuss the importance of survivor communities for healing support and the incredible work she has been doing to empower the lies of other survivors by growing and creating community through Vo...

Survivor Sarah details the ongoing sexual abuse she endured as a child from the man who should have cared for her the most, her father. In this episode we discuss the longterm effects of incest, and the process in which Sarah undertook to report her historical sexual abuse, and obtain a very recent conviction. We also discuss the usage of medication for mental health issues and the long term effec...

In this episode survivor Hannah details her experience with sexual assault, domestic abuse and a very violent sexual assault by a stranger. We discuss three key events that occurred during Hannahs life that she has had to endure. Sadly Han has had to endure very severe accusations and subsequent expulsion due to disclosing her last assault to a college coordinator. This episode highlights how impo...

Survivor Cathy details her experience of domestic abuse, stalking and sexual assault by a stranger. Cathy's story highlights the importance of believing survivors, the major failures that can occur in the system and the ripple effects caused by domestic abuse. This story also highlights the incredible determination and resilience of this wonderful human being. Cathy has now been an advocate for 13...

Cathy Oddie shares her experiences of surviving two domestic abuse relationships and sexual assault by a stranger. This story highlights the importance of believing survivors, the major failures that can occur in the system and the ripple effects caused by domestic abuse. This story also highlights the incredible determination and resilience of this wonderful human being. Cathy has now been an adv...

Survivor Alyce details her experiences of sexual assault on two different occasions as a young woman. In this episode we discuss Alyce's experience growing up, and coming to terms with her Bipolar diagnosis. We discuss her assaults, what she ensured, and also the personal strain that it takes on someone, especially someone in the midst of a Bipolar diagnosis. This is an incredibly insightful conve...

Survivor Tess details her life growing up in a family where domestic abuse was the norm. From losing her biological father to suicide at a young age, to being a dependent on her Mother who entered numerous abusive relationships in her formative years. Tess discusses what it was like to live in an abuse household, the impacts this has had on her long and short term, and how she has now re-eval...

In this episode Survivor Anna details her experience of stealthing following a date with a man she men online, and her subsequent fight for justice through civil and criminal proceedings. We discuss the events that occurred including the stealthing, the subsequent actions f herself and the perpetrator and how reaching out to a Rape relief shelter was one of the smartest things she did. Some of Ann...

In this episode survivor Emily details a series of abuses she endured fro childhood and into her adult life. Emily details experiences of sexual assault, how she developed a drug and alcohol addiction and a horrific experience of being held captive and under the control of a man who came into her life. In this episode we touch on unhealthy coping mechanisms, what the impact of being silenced can h...

In this episode survivor Yentl details her experience of sexual assault following a night out with friends, and her subsequent criminal proceedings. Yentl and I discuss the assault and circumstances surrounding her assault. We also discuss what her experience and process has been like with reporting to police, the 'rape' kit and the following criminal proceedings. We also touch on how we deal with...

In this episode survivor Jess details her experience of sexual assault on a night out in Melbourne. After her ordeal Jess went to a Hospital to seek medical assistance, where she experienced victim blaming, and did not receive medical intervention. After her ordeal Jess has made a tremendous effort to heal from her experience, and is now also working closely with a Psychologist to help her navigat...

In this episode I have a conversation with a wonderful Counsellor Jemma who is the Founder of Bloom Wellbeing. Jemma dispels common myths of the counselling experience and of abuse scenarios. We discuss common presentations to abuse, misconceptions, and how a practicing counsellor may assist with navigating trauma and mental health presentations. To connect with Jemma / Bloom Wellbeing Bloom Well-...

Survivor Vera Lee is back to deep dive further into her experience of coercive control, domestic abuse and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband and the escalation of that abuse that occurred after her son was born. In this episode we discuss the importance of other mediums for telling our story than vocally, and the importance art can play in the healing of trauma. Vera Lee outlines the events...

Survivor Vera Lee details her experience of coercive control, domestic abuse and sexual abuse at the hands of her husband.  In this episode Vera Lee goes into detail the beginning of her relationship with the man who would become her husband. This discussion highlights the entrapping nature of coercive control, the extreme lengths at which the perpetrator would go to for complete control and...

In this episode survivor Tayla details three key sexual traumas that have occurred through the course of her life, and how she is finding strength to heal today. We discuss how damaging the reactions of those close to us can be, especially when someone close to you doesn't believe you. We discuss in detail the mental health impacts of sexual trauma, and what it has been like for Tay to get into a...

Survivor Antares details his experience of his life after child sexual abuse at the hands of his father.  During this discussion Antares details some of the psychological harms and barriers heh as encountered as a response to the abuse he endured. From amnesia to severe depression, we discuss the ongoing effects that childhood trauma can do to a person, the stigmas associated with male surviv...

Survivor Survivor Virginia discusses her experience of repeated sexual abuse and harassment over her lifetime, and the implications of growing up in an environment where she was taught that women are there to please men. We discuss the implications of family dynamics and values and how they shape our beliefs into adulthood - and the damage this can do. Virginia and I also discuss how it feels to b...

In this episode survivor Bellamy details her story of a sexual assault by two offenders after a night out as a young adult. Bellamy describes in her story what was supposed to be a normal night out as a young 18 year old woman. We discuss the process for reporting a sexual assault to Police, the process for providing physical evidence and some of the barriers to survivors coming forward and pressi...

Survivor Jeremy Indika details his experience of ongoing child sexual abuse from an adult known to his family. In this episode we discuss the assault and the delayed effects the abuse had on Jeremy and his mental health. Jeremy and I discuss consent and sexual education as powerful measures to prevent child sexual abuse into the future. By arming children with the capability and skils to articulat...

Survivor Sarah details her experience of ongoing child sexual abuse and physical domestic abuse from a person known to her family. In this episode we discuss the ongoing abuse that Sarah experiences at the hands of an adult known to her family. This abuse lasted years, and unfortunately culminated in Sarah developing a serious eating disorder. Over the years Sarah was met with challenge after chal...

In this episode survivor Zoe details her experience of sexual assault by a traveller during a Euro Trip as a young adult. Zoe and I discuss the assault itself, and how it was for her after the assault on a trip overseas. We discuss sex after assault, the many encompassing factors surrounding support systems for survivors and much much more. Zoe is a true inspiration and warrior woman. To reach Zoe...

Survivor Alex bravely details her experiences of sexual assault as a young woman. In this episode we discuss sexual assault, and how it is dealing with the effects of sexual assault in the years after. This discussion covers mental health conditions, including PTSD, we break down what it is to be hyper-sexual after assault and honest experiences we have shared through our mental healing journeys....

Survivor of sexual assault Shelly describes her experiences of assault as a young adult. We discuss the freeze response as a survival response to sexual assault, and coping with the feelings of 'freezing' in the aftermath. Through our conversation we touch on consent and sociocultural norms surrounding 'gaining consent'. This was an incredibly insightful and powerful conversation with an incredibl...

In this episode, survivor Ryan details the ongoing child sexual abuse he endured at the hands of his step father. We discuss at length the abuse he endured, the emotional and physical tolls this abuse had on him, and his perpetrators behaviours. This episode goes through the many controlling tactics used by perpetrators of child sexual abuse and the systems they face. To reach Ryan Instagram @thee...

Episode 13 - Part 2 - Coercive Control Knows No Boundaries In this episode survivor Cathy Oddie details her experience in an incredibly controlling and abusive relationship. While threats to Cathy's life were present - the insidious nature of coercive control was utterly debilitating. In this episode we discuss controlling behaviours, financial abuse, physical abuse, threats to her life and m...