Gray Area Stories

Erica and Johanna lay down on the floor with content creator Anna Akana to discuss changing the narrative of sexual violence and allyship. How do we approach a world without rape culture? By holding each other accountable - which is uncomfortable work! Lean into the discomfort with us!  [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe.  Follow @annaakana [https://www.instagram.com/annaakana/] on Instagram Follow us @grayareastories [https://www.instagram.com/grayareastories/] and visit www.grayareastories.com [https://www.grayareastories.com/] Hosted by Johanna Middleton [https://www.instagram.com/johannaoflala/] and Erica M. Hart [https://www.instagram.com/ericamichelle.jpg/] Edited by Sarah Kaplan Produced by Erica M. Hart Theme Song by Nailah Hunter [https://www.instagram.com/nailah.hunter/] Show logo by Brianna Guerra [https://www.instagram.com/briii_paints/]

Erica and Johanna are joined by special guest EbonyJanice for a party of passion and pleasure. From using vibrators that suck (in a good way!) to feeling all of our feelings, how do we connect to our embodied sensuality after sexual trauma? EbonyJanice discusses strategies for loving ourselves out of shame.  [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe.  EbonyJanice is a hip hop womanist, scholar, and a black girl dream expert.  Follow EbonyJanice at @ebonyjanice [https://www.instagram.com/ebonyjanice/] on Instagram Follow us @grayareastories [https://www.instagram.com/grayareastories/] and visit www.grayareastories.com [https://www.grayareastories.com/] Created and hosted by Johanna Middleton [https://www.instagram.com/johannaoflala/] and Erica M. Hart [https://www.instagram.com/ericamichelle.jpg/] Produced by Erica M. Hart Edited by Sarah Kaplan Theme Song by Nailah Hunter [https://www.instagram.com/nailah.hunter/] Show logo by Brianna Guerra [https://www.instagram.com/briii_paints/]

In this episode, we discuss the way in which sharing our stories of sexual assault can help us to acknowledge our trauamas. Is there a difference between sexual assault and sexual trauma? Why do we blame ourselves for sexual violence that doesn’t feel “bad enough”? Grab a cup of tea or some Halloween candy and join our conversation! [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe.  Tess is a Filipino-American actor, writer, producer, rollerskater, and horror film fanatic. Follow Tess at @tesssbartholomew [https://www.instagram.com/tesssbartholomew/] on Instagram Follow us @grayareastories [https://www.instagram.com/grayareastories/] and visit www.grayareastories.com [https://www.grayareastories.com/] Created and hosted by Johanna Middleton [https://www.instagram.com/johannaoflala/] and Erica M. Hart [https://www.instagram.com/ericamichelle.jpg/] Edited by Sarah Kaplan Produced by Erica M. Hart Theme Song by Nailah Hunter [https://www.instagram.com/nailah.hunter/] Show logo by Brianna Guerra [https://www.instagram.com/briii_paints/]

Take a deep breath and join us as we explore the authority of our voices and the power of claiming and shaping our stories with Thea Monyeé. How can we practice trusting our instincts as survivors when those around us wish to place our stories in their own containers?  [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Thea Monyeé is a licensed therapist and Oya priestess in the Ifa tradition, committed to creating healing opportunities to Black/Marginalized bodies through the decolonization of joy, mental health, and pleasure. Follow @theamonyee [https://www.instagram.com/theamonyee/?hl=en] on Instagram Follow us @grayareastories [https://www.instagram.com/grayareastories/] and visit www.grayareastories.com [https://www.grayareastories.com/] Hosted by Johanna Middleton [https://www.instagram.com/johannaoflala/] and Erica M. Hart [https://www.instagram.com/ericamichelle.jpg/] Edited by Maya Bingham [https://mayabingham.myportfolio.com/] Produced by Erica M. Hart Theme Song by Nailah Hunter [https://www.instagram.com/nailah.hunter/] Show logo by Brianna Guerra [https://www.instagram.com/briii_paints/]

Join us for our first ever Joy Episode - a series of episodes all about cultivating joy! Erica and Johanna sit down with a super special guest, Johanna’s sister and all-around magical human, Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter!!! Nailah takes us through her joyful morning - dropping into a flow state while practicing music and choosing stillness.  Nailah Hunter is an experimental sound artist from Los Angeles. She combines harp, synth, found sounds, and voice to create reflective sonic landscapes. Follow @nailah.hunter [https://www.instagram.com/nailah.hunter/] on Instagram for more information. Follow us @grayareastories [https://www.instagram.com/grayareastories/] and visit www.grayareastories.com [https://www.grayareastories.com/] Hosted by Johanna Middleton [https://www.instagram.com/johannaoflala/] and Erica M. Hart [https://www.instagram.com/ericamichelle.jpg/] Edited by Erica M. Hart Theme Song by Nailah Hunter [https://www.instagram.com/nailah.hunter/] Show logo by Brianna Guerra [https://www.instagram.com/briii_paints/]