Trained for Incest (Episode 113)

The story you’re about to hear is not a headline—it’s a blueprint for understanding power, control, and what it takes to rebuild a life. Author and activist Aziza Kabibi joins us to share how an abusive household masked as holistic, faithful, and self-sufficient shaped her world from childhood, and how she found the resolve to protect her siblings, claim her voice, and build platforms that protect other children.We talk about how indoctrination works when one person controls education, health, and belief. Aziza explains why the first liberating truth for anyone still living in silence is simple and non-negotiable: it’s not your fault. From there, we dig into practical support—how to listen without judgment, how trauma can alter brain development and behavior, and how friends, teachers, and relatives can respond with compassion instead of blame. She also opens up about the private costs of being a public survivor: the prep before each conversation, the decompression after, the impact on her kids and relationships, and the audacity it takes to keep speaking.Aziza’s nonprofit, Precious Little Ladies, turns courage into systems. We spotlight their sexual abuse prevention kits for families, six months of free therapy access through partners, and the Raising Awareness Kite Flight that invites communities to rise above turbulent winds together. The goal is prevention, healing, and real-world resources that meet people where they are—schools, rec centers, and homes.If you care about child safety, survivor support, and breaking cycles of abuse, you’ll find tools you can use today and a mission you can back. Listen, learn, and share this episode with someone who needs strength. Then visit preciouslittleladies.org, donate if you’re able, and help us spread the word. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what’s one change you’ll make to better support a survivor?To learn more about Aziza, her story and advocacy, please click below.https://www.azizakibibi.com/PreciousLittleLadies.orgWe also request you to sign the petition to make incest illegal in New Jersey by clicking below.https://c.org/TFKM9yvcLYSend us an anonymous text messageSupport the showEvery episode brings global perspectives and leadership insights. Click on the "Support the show" link above and keep the mission alive for free!Search MindShift Power Podcast buy topic here: https://www.fatimabey.com/podcast-searchExplore more about my work beyond podcasting, check out the blog, share your thoughts, or become a guest! https://www.FatimaBey.comI also have another podcast called The MindShifter Audio Blog!Experience my written words like never before, as I personally narrate my blogs for a truly engaging audio journey. https://www.fatimabey.com/audioblogFollow me on social media: https://www.fatimabey.com/#1035650492Thank you for listening!