Ep. 28 Jess Michaels: Epstein Survivor to CEO

Lauren and Shannon's conversation with Jeffrey Epstein survivor, Jess Michaels. On this episode the ladies talk about the impacts of being raped at a crucial developmental age, the neurobiology of trauma, the unique paths Jess took in order to heal and a whole lot more. Jess also shares her innovative sexual assault first aid company, 3Joannes, she founded. Cheers! (0:00) Introduction (3:14) Jess’s story (7:10) Perception of rape laws change response to SA (10:34) Learning others were raped by Epstein too (17:06) Stress hormones extreme impact on body (20:14) Creating safety and our nervous system (32:53) How Jess healed and neurobiology of trauma (37:31) Adrenal fatigue syndrome (50:19) Gaslighting ourselves (52:10) Look at SA as an injury (54:22) 3Joannes Jess’s business, sexual assault first aid (1:11:19) If we had SA first aid plan before it happened (1:15:08) 3Joannes Soft Launch & Callisto- perpetrator matching system  Jess Michaels: TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/bJtjJiWAra8?si=ukdYFF-HgQic26ZK Callisto: https://www.projectcallisto.org/ End Rape On Campus Mapping Tool: https://endrapeoncampus.org/map-and-tool/ Perversion of Justice Book: https://a.co/d/24bPpO4 Got questions? Have an episode idea? Send us an email: [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/whattheydontsayofficial/ Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@whattheydontsayofficial If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted and needs support: 1-800-656-4573 (National Sexual Assault Hotline)