Talk Safe To Me

Jealousy isn’t just insecurity… It's information. In this episode, I break down what jealousy actually is , where it comes from, and why so many of us were never taught how to handle it. Instead of judging it or hiding it, what if we learned to listen to it? Because jealousy doesn’t make you a bad person. It points to something you care about, something you fear losing, or something you believ...

Self-advocacy isn’t loud for the sake of attention — it’s honest for the sake of survival. In my new podcast episode, I break down what self-advocacy actually looks like in real life. It’s not always confident. It’s not always polished. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable, emotional, and messy… but it’s necessary. Because silence doesn’t protect you — it harms you. Staying quiet to keep the peace, to avo...

… but let’s talk about it honestly 🎙️ We hear it all the time— “Just think it and feel it, and it will come.” But what happens when you can’t just feel abundant? When your environment, your stress, your past… all say otherwise? This episode breaks it down in a real way: ✨ Why the Law of Attraction isn’t just about thought—it’s about attention ✨ How your environment shapes what you’re able to fee...

Some moments in life change you forever. Witnessing the loss of a loved one is one of them. In this episode, I sit down with Jade Gallowy to talk about the real impact of traumatic loss —not just emotionally, but physically. From shock and anxiety to hyper-awareness and grief that lingers, this is a conversation many people feel… but don’t always talk about. This episode is also deeply personal fo...

🚨 What is the Brady List — and why should the public care? Most people have never heard of the Brady List , but it plays a major role in the justice system. A Brady List is a record kept by prosecutors that identifies police officers whose credibility has been officially questioned due to misconduct . This can include things like: • Lying under oath • Filing false reports • Evidence tampering • F...

The Struggle Is Real… But So Is Change In this episode, I share my personal journey — from growing up navigating intergenerational trauma to becoming a Gladue Report Writer — and how that experience opened my eyes to the systems shaping our communities. Here’s what’s happening in our city: 1,931 people are homeless 19 overdose calls per day on average 813 domestic violence incidents per 100,000 pe...

Hello Family . After the recent BC shooting, much of the public conversation has extended beyond the tragedy itself. We’ve seen intense reactions, commentary, and in some cases, harassment directed toward families connected to the event. It raises an important question: How are we processing grief as a society? Grief doesn’t just happen in private anymore. It unfolds online — under scrutiny, opini...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE IS LIVE 🎙️ Thank you for your patience — we hit a few technical speed bumps getting this one out, but it was too important not to share. This episode dives into saliva swab testing : what it is, how it’s being used, and why it matters to everyday people navigating roadside stops and public safety policies. No fear-mongering. No fluff. Just real talk, real questions, and real communi...

This episode features a conversation with a friend and current client who shares what it’s really like to navigate systems that aren’t built to be clear, accessible, or forgiving. When people don’t know how to navigate policy, tension grows. Without support, you’re vulnerable. Without money, protecting yourself or being heard can feel impossible. We talk about how community advocacy helps ease the...

As we close out Part Two, we take the conversation a step further—building on Angie’s traumas, including MST —by featuring one of her friends in an interview. And honestly? This one is screaming my language. She speaks openly about surviving systemic injustice, personal trauma, domestic violence, and institutional failures —about what it feels like to question what’s wrong and be dismissed by the...

Part Two is now live. In this episode, Dr. Angie Mallory continues her story beyond survival—into searching, reinvention, and chosen family. After exile from her family of origin, Angie shares how she sought belonging through service, education, and structure, and how a pivotal shift after divorce opened the door to freedom, healing, and a new life in Montana. This conversation explores a powerful...

Episode two of "Talk Safe To Me" is all about identity—how it changes, how it’s challenged, and how we sometimes have to rebuild it from the ground up. I truly believe that while we don’t get to choose our blood, we do get to choose our family, and that belief sits at the core of this conversation. This episode features Dr. Angie Mallory. Angie is a cult escapee, single mom, Navy veteran, former f...

This episode introduces the journey behind the podcast, rooted in education, personal change, and a belief that understanding builds safer, stronger communities. It reflects on how learning creates space for healing, dialogue, and collective growth.

In this introductory episode of Talk Safe To Me , host Ashley Kurysh shares the story behind the podcast and the purpose it was created to serve. In a world saturated with heavy news, polarized opinions, and constant noise, this episode explores why anxiety has become such a common experience — and why community conversation matters now more than ever. Ashley introduces herself as a sociologist wi...

This is a short disclaimer explaining the main themes of the podcast. Some episodes may include sensitive topics related to safety, politics, or lived experience. We approach these conversations with care and respect. If you need support, please reach out to trusted community resources. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or podcast.