The Cocoon: A Safe Place for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Trauma

Its Not Just 'Kids Being Kids': The Rise Of Child On Child Harm w Kristi McVee

FORMER POLICE OFFICER AND CHILD-PROTECTION SPECIALIST KRISTI‚ ONE OF THE MOST-LISTENED-TO GUESTS ON THE COCOON‚ RETURNS TO DISCUSS ONE OF THE MOST MISUNDERSTOOD AND UNDER-DISCUSSED ASPECTS OF CHILD-SAFETY IN THE CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE: CHILD-ON-CHILD SEXUAL HARM․ IN THIS EPISODE WE LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NORMAL EXPLORATION AND HARMFUL SEXUALIZED BEHAVIOUR‚ WHY "KIDS BEING KIDS" IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PHRASE IN CHILD PROTECTION‚ AND WE BREAK DOWN THE FOUR MAIN CONTRIBUTORY DRIVERS TO CHILD ON CHILD SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WE MADE IT ON FEEDSPOT'S 2025 TOP 30 AUSSIE NOT FOR PROFIT PODCASTS! KRISTI MCVEE WEBSITE & CHILD SECURITY RESOURCES: CLICK HERE [https://www.kristimcvee.com/about-kristi] TBBI LINKS/ENQUIRIES: FACEBOOK: THE BLUE BUTTERFLY INSTITUTE [https://www.facebook.com/thebluebutterflyinstitute] EMAIL: HELLO@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU WEBSITE: THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU [https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/] YOUTUBE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE/VIDEOS [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlueButterflyInstitute/videos] (WATCH FOR VIDEO FOOTAGE OF PODCAST RECORDING WHICH INCLUDES UNCUT AND BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE!) (INTRO/OUTRO THEME: BREAKING THE SILENCE BY MARYA STARK [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_uPObZ4OyE] IF IN NEED OF HELP DURING AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS: 100RESPECT: 1800 737 732 INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST SPEAKER ON THE PODCAST? WE ARE CURRENTLY ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORY SO IF INTERESTED: EMAIL: PODCAST@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

It's Not Just 'Kids Being Kids' (Teaser)

Former police officer and child protection specialist Kristi returns to The Cocoon with a statistic that stopped us mid-conversation: child-on-child harm has now overtaken adult-on-child abuse in Australia. How did we get here, and why is nobody talking about it? Full episode drops Sunday 28th of June. If you’re a parent, educator, or survivor, you can’t afford to miss this one. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

"I'm Finally Free" Breaking 20 Years Of Silence: Nicole's Story

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS THEMES SURROUNDING CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ASSAULT, LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. NICOLE SHARES HER 20-YEAR JOURNEY FROM CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE TO CONVICTION AND WHAT IT ACTUALLY TAKES TO SURVIVE A COURTROOM. IF YOU'RE A SURVIVOR AFRAID OF TESTIFYING, CARRYING SHAME, OR WONDERING IF JUSTICE IS POSSIBLE: THIS IS FOR YOU. NICOLE'S STORY SHOWS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU FINALLY SPEAK, HOW TO STAY GROUNDED THROUGH A BRUTAL LEGAL PROCESS, AND WHY HEALING ON THE OTHER SIDE FEELS LIKE A FRESH LEASE ON LIFE. WE MADE IT ON FEEDSPOT'S 2025 TOP 30 AUSSIE NOT FOR PROFIT PODCASTS! TBBI LINKS/ENQUIRIES: FACEBOOK: THE BLUE BUTTERFLY INSTITUTE [https://www.facebook.com/thebluebutterflyinstitute] EMAIL: HELLO@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU WEBSITE: THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU [https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/] YOUTUBE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE/VIDEOS [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlueButterflyInstitute/videos] (WATCH FOR VIDEO FOOTAGE OF PODCAST RECORDING WHICH INCLUDES UNCUT AND BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE!) (INTRO/OUTRO THEME: BREAKING THE SILENCE BY MARYA STARK [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_uPObZ4OyE] IF IN NEED OF HELP DURING AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS: 100RESPECT: 1800 737 732 INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST SPEAKER ON THE PODCAST? WE ARE CURRENTLY ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORY SO IF INTERESTED: EMAIL: PODCAST@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Doll That Held Her Secrets: Bambi Lynn’s Story

At six years old, Bambi Lynn was given a ragdoll named Josephine. What her mother didn’t know was that Josephine would become the only witness to years of childhood sexual abuse, alcoholism, and trauma that Bambi couldn’t speak aloud. In this episode, Bambi shares how a simple doll carried her secrets, her tears, and her survival, and why it took her 24 years to finally tell her story. From “poor Bambi” to thriving author and speaker, this is what it looks like to stop letting trauma define you. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Bambi Lynn, who spent her final years turning pain into purpose. Rest easy, Bambi. Josephine’s got you now WE MADE IT ON FEEDSPOT'S 2025 TOP 30 AUSSIE NOT FOR PROFIT PODCASTS! Bambi's Book "The Journey Of Josephine": link [https://www.amazon.com.au/JOURNEY-JOSEPHINE-MENDED-BROKEN-HEART-ebook/dp/B0C7LNJBJR] TBBI LINKS/ENQUIRIES: FACEBOOK: THE BLUE BUTTERFLY INSTITUTE [https://www.facebook.com/thebluebutterflyinstitute] EMAIL: HELLO@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU WEBSITE: THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU [https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/] YOUTUBE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE/VIDEOS [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlueButterflyInstitute/videos] (WATCH FOR VIDEO FOOTAGE OF PODCAST RECORDING WHICH INCLUDES UNCUT AND BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE!) (INTRO/OUTRO THEME: BREAKING THE SILENCE BY MARYA STARK [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_uPObZ4OyE] IF IN NEED OF HELP DURING AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS: 100RESPECT: 1800 737 732 INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST SPEAKER ON THE PODCAST? WE ARE CURRENTLY ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORY SO IF INTERESTED: EMAIL: PODCAST@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Dignity After Death: Trauma-Informed Funeral Care for Survivors with Michelle Dwyer

In “Dignity After Death: Trauma-Informed Funeral Care for Survivors with Michelle Dwyer,” Ruby sits down with funeral director and celebrant Michelle Dwyer from Dwyer Family Funerals to unpack what dignity after death really looks like – especially for survivors of sexual trauma. Together, they explore how language, boundaries and respectful body care can transform funeral practice from something clinical and cold into something deeply humane, safe and family-centred. Michelle shares how her family-run funeral home focuses on empathy rather than profit, why the words “we’re bringing them into our care” matter so much, and how trauma-informed funeral directors can support anxious families who fear their loved one being mishandled. She also explains what actually happens in the mortuary, common myths about embalming, and practical ways we can advocate for ourselves and our loved ones in end-of-life planning. If you’ve ever worried about how your body – or your loved one’s body – will be treated after death, this gentle, grounded conversation offers validation, clear information and real-world tools to ask for the care you deserve. WE MADE IT ON FEEDSPOT'S 2025 TOP 30 AUSSIE NOT FOR PROFIT PODCASTS! Link [https://podcast.feedspot.com/australia_nonprofit_podcasts/?feedid=5669221&_src=f2_featured_email] Dwyer Family Funerals: Website and Info [https://dwyerfamilyfunerals.com.au/] TBBI LINKS/ENQUIRIES: FACEBOOK: THE BLUE BUTTERFLY INSTITUTE [https://www.facebook.com/thebluebutterflyinstitute] EMAIL: HELLO@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU WEBSITE: THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU [https://www.thebluebutterflyinstitute.org.au/] YOUTUBE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE/VIDEOS [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlueButterflyInstitute/videos] (WATCH FOR VIDEO FOOTAGE OF PODCAST RECORDING WHICH INCLUDES UNCUT AND BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE!) (INTRO/OUTRO THEME: BREAKING THE SILENCE BY MARYA STARK [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_uPObZ4OyE] IF IN NEED OF HELP DURING AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS: 100RESPECT: 1800 737 732 INTERESTED IN BEING A GUEST SPEAKER ON THE PODCAST? WE ARE CURRENTLY ON THE LOOK-OUT FOR PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORY SO IF INTERESTED: EMAIL: PODCAST@THEBLUEBUTTERFLYINSTITUTE.ORG.AU ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.