E61: Aspire to Build Safe Waters (ft. Julian Bell) - Real Men, Real Conversations

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Aspire, Steve Peacock and Gabriel Viscogliosi welcome Chief Warrant Officer Julian Bell, a Coast Guard veteran, survivor, advocate, and creator of Sailors Disgrace, for an honest conversation about military sexual assault, masculinity, healing, and the power of speaking out. Julian shares the long path from silence to disclosure, how a single safe conversation helped him begin telling the truth, and how his healing journey ultimately shaped the advocacy work he does today.The conversation explores the culture of masculinity inside the military, the pressure to stay quiet and “push through,” and how those expectations can make it harder for survivors to seek help. Julian, Steve, and Gabriel also discuss the impact of institutional failure, the importance of community and accountability, and why real change starts by creating safer spaces for younger generations to speak, learn, and lead with empathy.Julian closes with the message that true strength includes vulnerability, compassion, and the courage to protect others, and that survivors and allies alike can help build a better culture by refusing to stay silent.For more on Julian’s podcast, follow them on Instagram @Sailors_Disgrace or listen wherever you get your podcasts.For more information on Julian’s nonprofit Safe Waters, visit them at https://www.safewatersunited.org/To learn more about I Have The Right To, visit https://ihavetherightto.org/Support the showAspire is produced by BenHudakProductions.com