Voice Up For The Voiceless

Send us Fan Mail Forgiveness is one of the hardest topics survivors of childhood trauma ever face—especially when it involves those who deeply wounded us. In Episode 50 of Voice Up For The Voiceless , hosts Angela Williams and Katy Sudano open up a raw and grace-filled conversation about what forgiveness is —and what it’s not . Together, they explore the tension between deep pain and God’s call to...

Send us Fan Mail  💬 “Just because you’re triggered doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re healing.” In this episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless , hosts Angela Williams and Katy Sudano explore how child abuse trauma can show up in our everyday lives through emotional triggers—and how we can respond with grace, wisdom, and faith. 🧠 Learn how to: Recognize trauma triggers without shame Groun...

Send us Fan Mail 💬 “Just because you’re triggered doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means you’re healing.” In this episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless , hosts Angela Williams and Katy Sudano explore how child abuse trauma can show up in our everyday lives through emotional triggers—and how we can respond with grace, wisdom, and faith. 🧠 Learn how to: Recognize trauma triggers without shame Ground...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety can feel like a storm that never ends—especially for survivors of child abuse. But there is hope.  In Episode 48 of the Voice Up for the Voiceless podcast, hosts Angela Williams and Katy Sudano gently guide survivors through understanding how trauma fuels anxiety—and how God’s truth leads us to peace. Katy and Angela share personally how this lie has manifested in their li...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety can feel like a storm that never ends—especially for survivors of child abuse. But there is hope. In Episode 48 of the Voice Up for the Voiceless podcast, hosts Angela Williams and Katy Sudano gently guide survivors through understanding how trauma fuels anxiety—and how God’s truth leads us to peace. Katy and Angela share personally how this lie has manifested in their liv...

Send us Fan Mail 🔊 The Lies We Believe – Part 4: “It Wasn’t That Bad” How many times have you told yourself, “It wasn’t that bad”? How often have you compared your trauma to someone else’s and convinced yourself that you shouldn’t feel hurt, angry, or broken? This is one of the most dangerous lies survivors tell themselves. It keeps us silent. It keeps us stuck. And it stops us from truly healing...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ **The 10 Lies We Believe Series: Part 3** ✨  Lie #3: *"No one will believe me."*  This is one of the enemy’s greatest tactics—keeping us trapped in silence, fear, and shame. But the truth? **Your story matters. Your voice matters.** 🙌🏼  For too long, survivors have been told their pain isn’t real or that speaking up won’t make a difference. But we are breaking that...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ The Lies We Tell Ourselves: Part 2 — “I Deserved It” ✨ This is one of the most dangerous lies survivors carry — the belief that somehow, what happened was their fault. That they deserved the pain, the abuse, the trauma. Maybe it was because of something they said, something they wore, or because they didn’t fight back hard enough. But here’s the truth we’re speaking loud and c...

Send us Fan Mail The child abuse survivors | Voice Up for the Voiceless Podcast Part 1: The Lies That Survivors Believe ✨ Welcome to Voice Up for the Voiceless Podcast, where we dive deep into the dark and often unspoken issues of child se-xual abuse and exploitation. In this episode, we begin a powerful new series titled "The 10 Lies We Believe", where we explore the harmful beliefs th...

Send us Fan Mail 🔥 NEW SERIES ALERT! 🔥   For the next 10 weeks, we’re diving deep into "The Lies We Tell Ourselves"—the false beliefs that keep us stuck, hold us back, and distort our identity. 🙅‍♀️💭   In this first episode, we’re introducing the 10 biggest lies we’ve believed and sharing personal insights on how they shaped our lives. 💡✨ It’s time to expose the myths, break free f...

Send us Fan Mail 💖 This Valentine's Day, we’re diving deep into the true meaning of LOVE—beyond the flowers, chocolates, and romantic gestures. 🌹✨ Love comes in many forms—friendship, family, self-love, and even the unconditional love we receive from our pets! 🐾💕 Join your co-hosts, Katy & Angela, as we explore how love shows up in our lives, why it’s essential for healing and connec...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless , we sit down with Detective Matthew Stegner of Stegner Consulting & Training to discuss the urgent need for law enforcement training , criminal investigations , and victim advocacy in cases of child exploitation and sexual assault . We dive deep into the importance of the family unit in safeguarding children from abuse an...

Send us Fan Mail Michael’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and transformation. Originally from Jamaica, Michael faced unimaginable challenges, enduring childhood abuse by a family member and later in the Boy Scouts. Seeking purpose, he joined the military, but the weight of loss and trauma led him into darkness, battling PTSD and contemplating suicide. But Michael’s story did...

Send us Fan Mail Unmasking Subtle Abuse | Insights From Susan Stevens | Subtle And Trauma True About Recovery 🌟Welcome to the Voice Up for the Voiceless Podcast! 🎙️✨ In this episode, we're honored to feature Susan Stevens who  began writing fiction during back-to-back health crises: a shattered pelvis and ovarian cancer. Her focus is contemporary adult novels, but she also dabbles in short...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ricky D. Sluder, a life and relationship coach, public speaker, and published author dedicated to helping individuals overcome personal challenges through faith-based counseling. In this episode, Ricky shares his journey from childhood trauma survivor to certified fraud examiner (CFE) and hostage negotiator, and how these experiences have...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, we welcome Kingsley Rivera, a survivor whose courage and resilience shine brightly despite a past shadowed by deep pain. Kingsley’s story is both heartbreaking and inspiring—her father, a trusted pastor in the community, was also her abuser. Yet, through unimaginable trauma, Kingsley has emerged as a beacon of hope, strength, and light for survivors every...

Send us Fan Mail The New Year brings a mix of emotions for survivors of abuse—hope for the future, reflection on the past, and sometimes the challenge of facing unresolved pain. In this heartfelt episode, we explore how survivors can navigate this season with grace, resilience, and intentionality.  We’ll share strategies for coping with the complexities of the New Year, setting realistic goals, an...

Send us Fan Mail The holiday season can be a time of joy, but for survivors of CSA, it often comes with unique challenges. In this special episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless, we’re addressing how to navigate Christmas gatherings when your perpetrator—or those who support them—are present.   We’ll share practical strategies for:   - Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries   - Handling emotion...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartwarming episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless , Angela and Katy dive into the beauty of true friendship as they celebrate their unbreakable bond that began in 2009. They share stories of laughter, support, and the many ways their connection has enriched their lives.   From navigating life’s highs and lows to cheering each other on through personal victories, Angela an...

Send us Fan Mail How Can A Children's Advocacy Center Help | Voice Up for the Voiceless podcast 🎙️ Voice Up for the Voiceless: A Conversation with Brooke Anderson 🎙️ In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brooke Anderson, the Director of Prevention and Outreach at the Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center. Brooke is a true advocate for change, dedicating her life to guiding children throu...

Send us Fan Mail 🌟 Voice Up for The Voiceless Podcast | Featuring Jazmine Bledsoe 🌟 In this powerful episode of Voice Up for The Voiceless, we sit down with Jazmine Bledsoe , a courageous survivor of youth-on-youth sexual abuse who has turned her pain into purpose. Jazmine shares her inspiring journey of overcoming trauma and how she now helps other survivors heal through the transformative powe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless , we welcome Sarah Chann, a coach, survivor, and advocate for healing after child sexual abuse. Sarah shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and how she helps other survivors reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their sense of self, and find empowerment in their healing process.  Through her work, Sarah teaches practical tech...

Send us Fan Mail In the latest episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless , we’re honored to have Tim Cahill, our podcast producer, step out from behind the scenes to share his powerful and personal story. Tim courageously opens up about his younger brother's experience of abuse and the heart-wrenching details of his brother’s untimely death, shining a light on the lasting impact this has had on h...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode on Voice Up For the Voiceless , we sit down with Theresa Harvard Johnson, a remarkable artist and poet whose work serves as a beacon of hope for those who have experienced trauma and abuse. Theresa shares her incredible story of resilience, offering a powerful narrative of overcoming adversity and finding strength through creativity.  Her art and poetry...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of " Voice Up for the Voiceless ", we sit down with Alli Neal, the founder of " Revved Up Kids ", a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children, teens, and adults to confront the realities of child sexual abuse prevention. With insight, care, and expert training programs, Alli and her team help kids recognize unsafe people, avoid dan...