Ep 32: Silence Is the Ally of Abuse: One Lawyer’s Story of Fighting Back with Alreen Haeggquist

In this raw and powerful episode, Alreen Haeggquist, seasoned attorney, author of Fired Up, and fierce advocate for women who have survived sexual assault, discrimination, and workplace harassment, shares her personal story of trauma, survival, and transformation.We go deep into the cost of silence, the insidious ways sexual discrimination shows up in the workplace, and how gaslighting thrives in the shadows. Alreen brings lived wisdom from years on the frontlines, naming the patterns that keep women stuck and the truths that set them free.With unflinching honesty, we explore:🔻 How shame, fear, and guilt are engineered to keep women quiet and compliant 🔻 How to recognize sexual discrimination when it is subtle or systemic 🔻 Why speaking up is revolutionary 🔻 The ripple effect of one woman's courage on an entire culture 🔻 What to ask when choosing the right legal advocate 🔻 The emotional toll and radical freedom of reclaiming your voiceThis is an invitation for all women to revolt against systems of abuse and exploitation. A reminder that your story matters, that you are not alone, and that you have the right to safety, power, and voice at work, at home, everywhere.⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains explicit discussions of sexual assault, workplace harassment, trauma, and gaslighting. Please listen with care and prioritize your wellbeing.📌 Please Note: This episode was recorded prior to the Diddy sentencing and the release of the Epstein files. The conversations and patterns Alreen and Allison discuss have never been more relevant.Resources for Legal SupportIf you have been the victim of sexual assault, discrimination, or harassment, you have the legal right to seek counsel. Here are a few places to begin:Equal Rights Advocates – Know Your Rights guides and legal options. 🌐 equalrights.orgTime's UP Legal Defense Fund – Connects survivors with legal assistance for workplace harassment and retaliation. 🌐 nwlc.orgTake Back The Night Foundation – Free legal support for survivors of assault or harassment. 📞 567-SHATTER (567-742-8837) | 🌐 takebackthenight.orgConnect with Alreen📖 Get her book Fired Up: alreen.com/book✨ Welcome to Yes, I Am Too Much™ the Podcast with Allison Guilbault. Licensed Therapist, global thought leader, and creator of the Yes, I Am Too Much™ Revolution.This podcast is for the woman who is curious, awake, and ready for the conversations she has been too afraid to have out loud. Sex, desire, identity, healing, ambition, politics, pleasure, and everything wild in between.🔥 Ready to go deeper? Join the Yes, I Am Too Much™ Revolution, your invitation into retreats, private mentorship, group immersions, and more.👉 www.yesiamtoomuch.com👑 Follow Allison on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yesiamtoomuch🖤 Yes, I Am Too Much™ the Podcast is a Raur Studio Production. www.instagram.com/raurstudio