28 - Live interview with Craig Heiting

Craig Heiting is a survivor or childhood sexual abuse and an experienced media executive, leading two start-up companies to successful events (one being purchased and one IPO). Along with his daughter, Craig wrote a stage play, "Guilt", about the implications of keeping one's abuse hidden from their loved ones and themselves. Craig helped found the men's division of VoicesBeyondAssault.org and serves as its co-chair, hosting a monthly podcast spotlighting survivors and therapists in an effort to shed light and educate others about male CSA, and also serves as a Board member of the non-profit organization. Craig has four children and resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Janie.   Craig talks about his contemplating suicide and the suicides of others. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US (in other countries, reach out to your local suicide prevention hotline) available 24/7 to provide free, confidential emotional support to people in suicidal or emotional distress. Their number in the US is 988 or 1-800-273-8255 or at https://988lifeline.org/ Contact details are:   www.voicesbeyondassault.org  Instagram: @menofvba and @voicesbeyondassault   Email: [email protected]  www.voicesbeyondassault.org menofvoicesbeyondassault.org “A Conversation With…” - Craig's podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@voicesbeyondassault If you would like to join us for future LIVE podcast events, learn more at:  PolarLifeConsulting.com/live Links mentioned during the episode: Doug Carpenter’s Book, Secret Shame (links to Amazon) Secret Shame Workbook (links to Amazon) Craig’s podcast interview with Doug Carpenter - Part 1 | Part 2 (links to YouTube) Doug Carpenter’s appearances on the Healing for Male Survivors podcast (links to Spotify): Male Survivor Awareness Day 2022 - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Male Survivor Awareness Day 2023 - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Interview with Doug Carpenter Nathan Spiteri’s book, Toy Cars (paperback version is out of print, Audiobook is still available, links to Amazon) Craig’s podcast interview with Nathan Spiteri (links to YouTube) Perry Power’s Facebook page Craig’s podcast interview with Perry Power (links to YouTube) The Little Liar: A Novel by Mitch Albom (links to Amazon) RAINN - Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network Husband Material (faith based ministry helping men find freedom from pornography and other sexual brokenness issues) FREE https://www.husbandmaterial.com/ Info on Joining Husband Materials Academy (Paid) Learn more about Husband Material's CSA Survivor Fellowship (led by Mike) at https://www.polarlifeconsulting.com/live-chat **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victims perspective. Sometimes cursing may be used, but kept at a minimum. Please practice self-care while listening to episodes and feel free to pause if you become triggered while listening.  Let me know what you think of the podcast with a rating and a review. Website: ⁠https://www.PolarLifeConsulting.com/⁠ Schedule a free 30-minute Coaching Intro call: ⁠https://calendly.com/polarlifeconsulting/intro-call⁠ Mike’s Story: ⁠https://www.PolarLifeConsulting.com/about