Breaking the Silence: How Art Became The Tool for Healing

Breaking the Silence: How Art Became The Tool for Healing

Welcome to #Voice2Change, a podcast by Jane Doe No More. In this episode our host Jocelyn Maminta is joined by Jenn Sandholm, a courageous survivor and member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team. Jenn opens up about her journey—from enduring multiple sexual assaults beginning in childhood, to finding her voice through art, and becoming a conqueror. Jenn shares the importance of reclaiming one’s voice, and the transformative power of sharing your story. Join us for a profoundly moving conversation that sheds light on breaking the silence and finding your voice. Returning to school later in life as a non-traditional student, Jenn found herself responding to an art assignment rooted in feminist themes. What began as a class project quickly turned into something deeply personal. Her raw experiences and emotions pouring out onto the canvas. The result was a powerful, authentic piece that helped her share her authentic story of abuse. Topics Discussed: * How childhood trauma affects someone later life * Barriers to being believed by authorities as a child * Developing avoidant coping strategies * The difficulties of sharing experience of abuse * How art helped give a voice * Grooming and doubting ones own voice * Importance of listening to children * Acknowledging your own story Your voice matters — please⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/podcast-survey] so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/janedoenomore/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org [https://www.janedoenomore.org/]

A Warrior’s Journey: Breaking the Silence on Male Sexual Assault

In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with survivor David Irvin, exploring the often-overlooked realities male survivors of sexual assault face. David bravely shares his personal account of assault and decades of silence to finding his voice. He embraces the identity of “warrior,” seeking healing through therapy and community support. The discussion delves into the unique challenges men confront; including societal expectations, shame, and the long-term impact on relationships and self-worth. David offers hope, encouragement, and this clear message: it’s never too late to share your story and reclaim your power. David Irvin is a survivor and a dedicated member of the Jane Doe No More Survivor Speak team. At 21 years old, he endured a traumatic experience of sexual assault, an ordeal he kept secret for 30 years before finding the courage to share his story during the MeToo movement. David is passionate about raising awareness of the realities male survivors face and advocating for hope, healing, and prevention. Through his public speaking and advocacy, he emphasizes the importance of confronting trauma, shedding the stigma around male survivors, and reclaiming self-worth. Topics Discussed: * David's experience as a male survivor of sexual assault * The process and challenges of disclosure and healing after 30 years of silence * Impact of trauma on mental health, relationships, and self-esteem * Unique challenges faced by male survivors * Role of therapy and support groups in recovery * The concept of being a "warrior" versus "survivor" * Advice and encouragement for other survivors to seek support and healing * Ongoing journey of healing and importance of self-care Your voice matters — please⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/podcast-survey] so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/janedoenomore/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/]

From Victim to Survivor: The Journey of Healing, Justice, and Empowerment

In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with Kristen Mullarkey, an incredible survivor and one of the first members of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team. Kristen courageously shares her story of abduction and sexual assault as a college freshman and the challenges she faced in being believed by law enforcement. This episode highlights the importance of being heard and believed, and the transformative power of sharing one's story to help others. Kristen offers hope, resilience, and vital insights into what survivors need most from society, loved ones, and support systems. Kristen bravely worked with law enforcement to help identify and bring her perpetrator to justice. Through speaking engagements and outreach with Jane Doe No More, she encourages others to break their silence and seek support, showing true resilience and strength in her ongoing healing journey. Topics Discussed: * Kristen’s personal story * Challenges with law enforcement * The trial process * The importance of being heard * Jane Do No More’s survivor speak program * What it means to be a survivor: resilience, strength, and reclaiming life Your voice matters — please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/podcast-survey] so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/janedoenomore/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/]

Teen Dating Violence Awareness: Journey to Self-Worth and Healing

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Join us on this journey to Empowering Teens to Recognize Healthy Relationships and Trust Their Own Voice In this month’s podcast, hear from Sofia Veronesi, a survivor and a member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team.  Sofia is a junior in college, and she is courageously sharing her story to help empower teens to recognize healthy relationships, trust their instincts, and find their own voice.  Topics Discussed: * Teen Sexual Violence Awareness Month * The importance of empowering teens to recognize healthy relationships * Common misconceptions about what abusive relationships look like * The emotional and legal aftermath * The role of isolation, mind games, and the influence of social media in abusive relationships * Encouragement to speak up, reach out for help, and prioritize self-love and self-worth * The critical importance of supportive friends, family, and advocacy communities Your voice matters — please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/podcast-survey] so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/janedoenomore/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/]

Turning Pain into Purpose: Our Survivors Speak Workshop

In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, Jocelyn Maminta welcomes Michelle Giorno to share her journey from survivor to advocate. Michelle recounts the terrifying night of her assault in her own home, the challenges that followed, and the nonlinear process of healing. She talks about the significance of survivor's sharing their story and how the Jane Doe No More's Survivors Speak workshop has helped her gain confidence and clarity in speaking about her experience. Michelle also offers advice to those considering sharing their own story. If you would like to learn more about Jane Doe No More's Survivors Speak program go here [https://www.janedoenomore.org/programs/survivors-speak].Michelle Giorno is a survivor, educator, and an active member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team since 2015. Michelle found purpose in using her voice to inspire and empower others, raise awareness about sexual abuse and assault, and advocate for healing. Topics Discussed: * The journey of healing and personal growth * How to start telling your story * The role and importance of therapy * Healing as an ongoing journey * JDNM's Survivor Speak program * The impact of speaking at schools * Everyone is worthy of healing and forgiveness Your voice matters — please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠take our short survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/podcast-survey] so we can keep creating content that speaks to you. Connect with Jane Doe No More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/janedoenomore/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janedoenomore.org⁠ [https://www.janedoenomore.org/]