3. Surprising Vulnerability with Katie O'Brien

This week Erica and Joh speak with Katie O'Brien as she shares her survivor story and her journey to becoming more vulnerable. After a suggestion from her therapist, Katie challenged herself to be more honest when expressing her emotions, combatting the shame she felt when being vulnerable. Katie speaks to the surprising friendships and opportunities she's experienced since becoming more vulnerable. And how she's learned to listen to her inner "ping."  [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Katie's story includes a man exposing himself in public and being hired for an event wherein her boundaries were crossed. The story is told between the 10 minute and 22 minute mark but is referred back to throughout the episode. Survivor Katie O'Brien is an actor, writer, and Executive Producer of Teachers on Paramount Network. Find her on IG @katieclaireobrien Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com Hosted by Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart Edited by Erica M. Hart Theme Song by Nailah Hunter Show logo by Brianna Guerra