Silent No More

An Influencer Exploited Me

In this episode of Silent No More, I sit down with Dr. Rikki Herbst to discuss the darker side of advocacy. While pursuing justice against my abuser, I trusted an influencer who claims to stand up for survivors of abuse. We talk about accountability, performative advocacy, how to recognize safe advocates, and the harsh reality many survivors face when they dare to speak up and tell the truth. This episode isn’t about exposing names. It’s about exposing patterns, and why survivors deserve so much better. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised. You are not alone. Healing is possible. The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

The Rabbi Who Put His Nanny Behind Bars

He was a child when it happened. Years later, Rabbi Avremi Zippel faced his abuser in court, and won. In this episode of Silent No More, he shares how he turned pain into courage, silence into justice. You won’t want to miss this powerful story of survival, strength, and speaking up. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Recommended Resources: Saprea https://saprea.org/ [https://saprea.org/] Not What I Expected Book https://a.co/d/019swYXW [https://a.co/d/019swYXW] Support and Helplines: RAINN, www.rainn.org [http://www.rainn.org] 1-800-656-HOPE 1in6, www.1in6.org [http://www.1in6.org] Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org [http://www.d2l.org] Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org [http://www.siawso.org] Zaakah, www.zaakah.org [http://www.zaakah.org] Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org [http://www.jewishsacredspaces.org] JCASA, jcasavictims.org [http://jcasavictims.org] Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org [http://survivorsforjustice.org] You are not alone. Healing is possible. The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

The Danger of Raising Obedient Kids

In this episode, I sit down with Blimie Heller of Unconditional Parenting to explore how respectful parenting is a powerful form of child sexual abuse prevention. Prevention doesn’t start with stranger danger. It starts at home, in everyday moments of connection, boundaries, and respect. If you care about raising confident, protected kids, this conversation is for you. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Recommended Resources: Sacred Not Secret Course https://elishevaliss.com [https://elishevaliss.com] Unconditional Parenting www.blimieheller.com [http://www.blimieheller.com] Support and Helplines: RAINN, www.rainn.org [http://www.rainn.org] 1-800-656-HOPE 1in6, www.1in6.org [http://www.1in6.org] Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org [http://www.d2l.org] Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org [http://www.siawso.org] Zaakah, www.zaakah.org [http://www.zaakah.org] Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org [http://www.jewishsacredspaces.org] JCASA, jcasavictims.org [http://jcasavictims.org] Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org [http://survivorsforjustice.org] You are not alone. Healing is possible. The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

The Sex Conversation You Never Had (But Wish You Did)

We rarely talk about how childhood sexual abuse shapes adult intimacy. In this episode, I sit down with licensed sex therapist Yachet Mirkin for the sex conversation you never had (but wish you did) - trauma, desire, and healing, honestly unpacked. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Recommended Resources: The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk It Wasn't Your Fault by Beverly Engel Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine Allies in Healing by Laura Davis Support and Helplines: RAINN, www.rainn.org [http://www.rainn.org] 1-800-656-HOPE 1in6, www.1in6.org [http://www.1in6.org] Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org [http://www.d2l.org] Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org [http://www.siawso.org] Zaakah, www.zaakah.org [http://www.zaakah.org] Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org [http://www.jewishsacredspaces.org] JCASA, jcasavictims.org [http://jcasavictims.org] Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org [http://survivorsforjustice.org] Contact: Yachet jackie@yjmcounseling.com [jackie@yjmcounseling.com] 214-306-5569 You are not alone. Healing is possible. The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

This Episode Will Make You Rethink Healing Entirely

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this week’s episode, we sit down with a survivor whose healing journey led her somewhere extraordinary — into the therapy room. She turned her own pain into purpose, and today she helps others navigate their darkest moments with compassion, strength, and deep understanding. Her story is not about the details of what happened — it’s about resilience, transformation, and the power of choosing to heal in your own way. This conversation is grounding, inspiring, and a reminder that survivors can (and do) rise into roles that change lives. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these resources: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE or rainn.org [http://rainn.org] National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) Leah can be reached at leahharris.lcsw@gmail.com You are not alone. Healing is possible. The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.