One Mic Conversations with guest Dr.G

Summary In this conversation, Skittzo interviews Dr. Gladney (Dr. G) about sexual assault and its psychological effects. They discuss the prevalence of sexual assault, the underreporting of cases, and the backlog of untested rape kits. Dr. G, a psychologist with over 25 years of experience, emphasizes the importance of discussing this topic and providing support for victims. They also explore the different types of sexual assault, such as harassment, assault, and rape, and the challenges faced by victims in reporting and seeking justice. The conversation highlights the need for therapy and counseling to help survivors heal and move forward. They emphasize the importance of discussing this heavy topic and raising awareness about its prevalence. They define sexual assault, rape, and harassment, highlighting the different forms of assault. The conversation explores the challenges of reporting and prosecuting sexual assault, including the difficulties in gathering evidence. They discuss the psychological impact of sexual assault and the need for therapy and counseling. The stigma around therapy is addressed, particularly the gender disparity in seeking help. The conversation concludes with encouragement to seek counseling and contact information for Dr. G. Keywords sexual assault, psychological effects, prevalence, underreporting, rape kits, support, types of assault, therapy, counseling Sound Bites "Rape kits that are not tested... it's hundreds of thousands." "This topic is not a new topic, is not talked about as much as it should be." "It just has such a devastating psychological effect from the moment they're just grabbed." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Importance of Discussing Sexual Assault 03:01 Defining Sexual Assault and Rape 05:57 Reporting and Prosecuting Sexual Assault 10:04 The Psychological Effects of Sexual Assault 12:50 The Challenges of Gathering Evidence 16:10 The Importance of Finding a Trustworthy Therapist 22:52 The Gender Disparity in Seeking Therapy 26:01 Changing Perceptions of Therapy 29:14 The Psychological Impact of Trauma 30:56 Strategies for Healing and Moving Forward 34:11 Encouragement to Seek Counseling and Contact Information 35:10 Closing Remarks and Gratitude