Blooming After Grooming

Reactions to "Online Rape Academy" News

SUPRISE! Here we are with one more episode before our short hiatus. Today we debrief the recent news about what is being referred to as the online "rape academy." [https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html] How are you processing this news? What conversations have you had with the people in your life about this? -- Book recommendation: The New Age of Sexism [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-new-age-of-sexism-how-ai-and-emerging-technologies-are-reinventing-misogyny-laura-bates/725b3fd62c5151c2?ean=9781464234361&next=t] by Laura Bates NameHim website creator takes down the site and explains why [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXZSVmfiIWL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]

Listener Stories & Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Pink Full Moon had her hold on us during this episode! We got the giggles and who knows what else. But we get it together (enough) to read a few emails from you listeners. Thank you to everyone who has reached out since we started this whole thing. Your emails mean so much to us. Enjoy this last episode before we go on a short break. -- Child Abuse Prevention Month [https://preventchildabuse.org/capmonth2025/] Enough Abuse [http://enoughabuse.org/] bloomingafterpod.com [bloomingafterpod.com]

State Updates & Other Rants

In this episode, we do indeed talk about some updates in our states. But we also get into Cesar Chavez, AI, the Matriarchy, and more! -- IL Laws Taking Effect in 2026 [https://www.dispartilaw.com/new-illinois-laws-for-2026-your-complete-guide-to-whats-changing/] The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny by Laura Bates [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-new-age-of-sexism-how-ai-and-emerging-technologies-are-reinventing-misogyny-laura-bates/725b3fd62c5151c2?ean=9781464234361&next=t] bloomingafterpod.com [bloomingafterpod.com]

Groom Scroll: Weapons

On today's Groom Scroll, we get into the 2025 horror movie, Weapons. Which stars 2026 Academy Award Winner, Amy Madigan. -- bloomingafterpod.com [bloomingafterpod.com]

Teens, Trauma, & Training with Dr. Piper Stratton

Today on the show, we chat with Dr. Piper Stratton. That's right, we got a highly trained and educated professional in the house. We talk about supporting kid's today, professional boundaries, Erin's Law, and more! -- bloomingafterpod.com [bloomingafterpod.com]