PMN S1:E16 Silent No More: Marie McKenzie's Crusade Against Sexual Assault & Journey to Healing

Marie McKenzie Links: https://www.facebook.com/marie.mckenzie https://www.linkedin.com/in/sexualassaultcoach www.marielmckenzie.com https://twitter.com/McKenzieLMarie https://www.youtube.com/@sexualassaultcoach www.tiktok.com/@sexualassaultcoach https://www.youtube.com/@sexualassaultcoach Summary Marie McKenzie, a sexual assault recovery coach and author, shares her journey from childhood sexual abuse to becoming a successful registered nurse. She wrote a memoir titled 'Things That Keep Me Up At Night' to raise awareness about sexual assault and inspire others to speak up. Marie discloses her own experience of sexual assault during a podcast interview, which leads to other family members and friends sharing their stories. She emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence and supporting survivors. Marie also discusses her work as a sexual assault nurse examiner and the challenges faced by survivors in seeking justice. Marie McKenzie, a sexual assault recovery coach, discusses the progress made in addressing sexual assault cases, such as the implementation of systems to track rape kits and clear backlogs. She emphasizes the importance of continuing the conversation about sexual assault and creating a safe space for survivors to share their stories. Marie shares her own journey of healing and how she uses her nursing knowledge and training to help women overcome their triggers and find intimacy in their relationships. She encourages survivors to seek support and emphasizes the need for bystanders to speak up and protect victims. Marie also highlights the importance of addressing diverse traumas and collaborating with organizations dedicated to supporting survivors. Takeaways Marie McKenzie shares her journey from childhood sexual abuse to becoming a successful registered nurse. She wrote a memoir titled 'Things That Keep Me Up At Night' to raise awareness about sexual assault and inspire others to speak up. Marie emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence and supporting survivors of sexual assault. She works as a sexual assault nurse examiner, providing care and support to survivors and testifying in court cases. There has been progress in addressing sexual assault cases, such as the implementation of systems to track rape kits and clear backlogs. Continuing the conversation about sexual assault is crucial in creating awareness and support for survivors. Survivors of sexual assault can find healing and overcome triggers with the help of support systems and professional guidance. Bystanders have a responsibility to speak up and protect victims of sexual assault. It is important to address diverse traumas and collaborate with organizations dedicated to supporting survivors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Discussion 06:08 Childhood Sexual Abuse and Disclosure 12:51 The Role of a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner 25:50 Seeking Justice for Survivors 30:14 Progress in Addressing Sexual Assault Cases 36:53 Overcoming Triggers and Rekindling Intimacy 53:46 Continuing the Conversation about Sexual Assault