The Silenced Voices of MST

Welcome to this week's episode of BIG VOICE, where we delve into the most pressing news stories affecting our military and veteran communities. This week, we uncover a series of alarming events that demand our attention and action: 1. Resignation and A...

Join Rachelle Smith as she relaunches The Silenced Voices of MST podcast with an explosive new direction. In this episode, she unveils exciting changes, including a new name, new logo, and the launch of a supportive Facebook group. Rachelle shares her ...

Vianca Vazquez shares her experience in the Marine Corps and the challenges she faced, including injuries and inadequate medical care. She also discusses her experience of MST and highlights the impact of these experiences on the loss of her dream to s...

Tanya Jones, the Founder and CEO of Interactive Advocacy shares her experiences in the military, including joining as an escape from trauma and becoming a victim of sexual assault and stalking. She discusses the missed red flags and vulnerability that ...

Meet Eileen Dong, a survivor of polyvictimization and advocate against human trafficking. They discuss the misconceptions of human trafficking, Eileen's journey, the intersection with MST, and recognizing signs of trafficking. Eileen shares insights fr...

As we reach the end of the first season, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your support, engagement, and enthusiasm have made this journey unforgettable, and I couldn't be more thankful. Summary In th...

In this penultimate episode Maggie, an Army veteran, shares how her hospitalization took an unexpected turn during the holiday season of 2022. Key Points: Unsettling Encounter: Maggie woke to our host, Rachelle, urgently shouting at a male patient from...

Shay shares her powerful story, from surprising her Air Force family by joining the Army to overcoming the challenges of military sexual assault. In this episode, she reveals valuable information from Secretary of the VA Denis R. McDonough that can aid...

Our guest Nicky is an author, and former Air Force First Sergeant. She shares her story of surviving domestic violence and also lets us in on what it was like at Lackland Air Force Base during the investigation of the largest MST scandal that rocked th...

In this impacrful episode, we sit down with Jaye, a brave survivor who enlisted in the Army in 1978. Throughout her 17-year military career, Jaye faced unimaginable challenges, including rape and constant sexual harassment. Tune in as she candidly shar...

Today, we sit down with Navy Commander Erin Elliot, a courageous woman who shares her harrowing experience of sexual assault by a former boyfriend, shedding light on the complexities of reporting assault and the varying support systems she encountered....

In this episode, we hear meet Chaplain Tammy Briggs, a member of the US Army that is dedicated to protecting her fellow soldiers after experiencing varying forms of MST throughout her career. She shares the impact of MST on her mental health and the ou...

In this special holiday episode of "Silenced Voices | Stories of MST," host Rachelle Smith brings you heartwarming holiday cheer intertwined with groundbreaking news in the realm of military justice. President Biden has signed an Executive Order, marki...

In this episode, we hear the astonishing story of a resilient warrior who, despite experiencing MST in the military, found strength in small victories and healing activities after struggling with his mental health, trust issues with others, and sense o...

Taylor’s story reveals an often-ignored side of military sexual trauma, the impact on dependents. In this episode, she shares her experience of being assaulted by two airmen, navigating fear, shame, and a system that leaves dependents with no clear pat...

Julie’s account captures the emotional and institutional aftermath that many survivors face after reporting MST. She describes how peers and leadership turned against her, how she was accused of lying, and how retaliation became the military’s unspoken...

Military Sexual Trauma (MST) is the central focus of this opening episode of The Silenced Voices of MST. Rachelle Smith explains why she created the podcast and how the military’s culture of silence continues to harm survivors. She introduces the serie...

The Silenced Voices of MST is a survivor-led podcast sharing firsthand accounts of Military Sexual Trauma from service members, dependents, civilians, and even those targeted by recruiters who never made it into the ranks. Hosted by Air Force veteran a...