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Gray Area Stories
by Erica M. Hart and Johanna Middleton
Gray Area Stories is a podcast about the healing journeys of survivors of sexual assault.
Episodes
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28. Getting Uncomfortable with Anna Akana
Erica and Johanna lay down on the floor with content creator Anna Akana to discuss changing the narrative of sexual violence and allyship. How do we approach a world without rape culture? By holding each other accountable - which is uncomfortable work! Lean into the discomfort with us! [Content...
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27. The Profundity of Pleasure with EbonyJanice Moore
Erica and Johanna are joined by special guest EbonyJanice for a party of passion and pleasure. From using vibrators that suck (in a good way!) to feeling all of our feelings, how do we connect to our embodied sensuality after sexual trauma? EbonyJanice discusses strategies for loving ourselves…
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26. Knowing It's Never Our Fault with Tess Bartholomew
In this episode, we discuss the way in which sharing our stories of sexual assault can help us to acknowledge our trauamas. Is there a difference between sexual assault and sexual trauma? Why do we blame ourselves for sexual violence that doesn't feel "bad enough"? Grab a cup of tea or some...
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25. Your Story Belongs To You with Thea Monyeé
Take a deep breath and join us as we explore the authority of our voices and the power of claiming and shaping our stories with Thea Monyeé. How can we practice trusting our instincts as survivors when those around us wish to place our stories in their own containers? [Content Warning]: This is a...
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24. Joy Episode with Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter
Join us for our first ever Joy Episode - a series of episodes all about cultivating joy! Erica and Johanna sit down with a super special guest, Johanna's sister and all-around magical human, Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter!!! Nailah takes us through her joyful morning - dropping into a...
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23. Finding the Right Words with Vilna Bashi
This week Johanna and Erica welcome survivor guest Vilna Bashi to share her stories. They discuss the inadequate, or, as Vilna puts it, the "horrible and stupid-ass" terms used to describe acts of sexual violence. Later, Vilna helps us dive into visioning a world where all people can walk safely...
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22. Listener Story: Michelle's Story
Erica and Johanna reflect on a listener-submitted story from Michelle, leading to a very "gray area" conversation. This week's Blanket Burrito is any small object you can fiddle with in your hands. ! So grab something petite and prepare for dialogue about reporting sexual assault and also…
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21. Your Truth is Still Your Truth with Candace Nicholas-Lippman
Erica and Johanna are pleased to welcome survivor guest Candace Nicholas-Lippman. Light a strawberry shortcake-scented candle and join us as we witness Candace's truth and discuss the magical qualities of journaling. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual...
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20. Welcome to Season 2 (We Have Seasons Now!)
At long last, Johanna and Erica are back, and this time, there's SEASONS! Join them as they remember the summer (all things Travis Barker) and introduce the upcoming JOY SERIES (as well as introducing Johanna's NEW DOG!!!!) Welcome to Season 2, friends! Follow us @grayareastories and visit...
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19. Listener Story: Tara's Story
With tears and laughter, Joh and Erica discuss grief and the loss of a dear friend as well as the excitement of an upcoming wedding! This week's listener submission story comes from Tara who says "when thinking about what story to share, my first thought was 'which one should I share?'" Tara's...
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18. Why Are We Doing This?
This week, Johanna and Erica reflect on their motivation to do this work and their strategically joy-filled process of collectively visioning a future beyond r*pe culture. Join them as they explore how we can mine the expertise of our own stories for healing wisdom and as they investigate the cat...
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17. KPFA International Women's Day Special: Restorative Justice and Releasing Responsibility
Tune in for this bonus episode which first aired on KPFA as part of the KPFA International Women's Day programming. Join us as Johanna shares her saga of waiting for a new vibrator to be delivered and Erica shares her joy in getting in touch with her body. This episode contains our interview with...
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16. Sharing Our Survivor Story with Desdemona Dallas
Johanna and Erica are back in 2021 and thrilled to welcome survivor Desdemona Dallas. Sip on some tea while listening to Dallas' journey of recognizing their trauma and reclaiming their survivor story. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual...
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15. Goodbye 2020!
This week, Johanna and Erica reflect on what they've learned about themselves and this podcast in 2020, while looking ahead to continued co-creation of this healing space with you (our listeners!) in 2021. Please visit the website to find our end-of-year survey and share how you've felt while...
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14. Listener Story: Carissa's Story
Join Erica and Johanna for this week's listener story, coming in from Carissa of Los Angeles, CA. Carissa says, "Sharing this story is difficult and so is liberation." E & J also discuss their experiences in their bodies during this tumultuous 2020 including Erica's experience with pregnancy…
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13. Survivor Self-Defense with Nicole Snell
This week E+J sit down with Nicole Snell to talk about her experience with street harassment and her journey becoming a self-defense instructor and skilled solo adventurer. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Nik…
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12. Saying 'Enough' with Aaron Ricciardi
Join Erica and Johanna in discussion this week with survivor Aaron Ricciardi who shares his survivor story in the form of a crown of sonnets detailing the many years of abuse he survived at the hands of his drama teacher. Aaron speaks on the power of being ruthlessly honest, naming his abuser…
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11. How Has R*pe Culture Affected Your Understanding of Romance
This week Johanna and Erica check-in around the topic of r*pe culture and its effect on their understanding of romantic relationships. E+J find they have very opposite early understandings of romance and dating but unite in the fact that r*pe culture has affected these views, with neither…
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10. Listener Story: Abi's Story
This week's listener story comes from Abi from Tucson, AZ who shared her very poignant observations on intergenerational trauma and boundary setting. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Abi's story...
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9. The BREATHE Method with Malika Williams
Johanna and Erica are joined by Malika Williams who shares her story of a harrowing ride with a tow-truck driver and takes listeners through the BREATHE method, a helpful framework for processing trauma. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual...
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8. Why Is It Our "Job" to Prevent R*pe? with Natalie Lima
This week E+J sit down with Natalie Lima as they discuss the many "jobs" it feels young girls are assigned in an effort to keep themselves safe. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Natalie's story…
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7. Restorative Justice and Releasing Responsibility with Kyra Jones
Johanna and Erica snack on some fruit while speaking with survivor Kyra Jones who shares her experience participating in a restorative justice process with Malcolm London, the man who r*ped her. Kyra takes us through her contrasting experiences following reporting sexual assault -- one in the...
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6. When Did You First Consider Yourself a Survivor?
Check in with Johanna and Erica as they discuss their own journey of identifying as survivors of sexual assault. Hear from J+E about their fears (cockroaches and big ocean waves), and Johanna's new post-it note slogan "I'm doing it afraid." And hear the brand new Gray Area Stories theme song by...
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5. Listener Story: Marissa's Story
This week's listener story comes from Marissa who describes how a sign in a bathroom stall impacted her experience with assault. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Marissa's story includes sexual…
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4. Knowing Your Truth with Rebecca Ume Crook
Light a crackling wood wicked candle and join Erica and Johanna in conversation with guest Rebecca Ume Crook, joining all the way from Nairobi, Kenya. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. In this episode, Rebecca's story...
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3. Surprising Vulnerability with Katie O'Brien
This week Erica and Joh speak with Katie O'Brien as she shares her survivor story and her journey to becoming more vulnerable. After a suggestion from her therapist, Katie challenged herself to be more honest when expressing her emotions, combatting the shame she felt when being vulnerable. Katie...
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2. Radical Acceptance with Yasi Aker
Join Johanna and Erica in conversation with Yasi Aker as she shares how radical acceptance and feeling her feelings has shaped her survivor journey. After a nervous breakdown years ago, Yasi went on a journey--a trip to the Vatican, getting baptized, an Ayahuasca ceremony, becoming a…
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1. What is the Gray Area?
Erica and Johanna check-in around their definitions of the "gray area" and their goals for the podcast moving forward. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. Follow us @grayareastories and visit www.grayareastories.com…
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Gray Area Stories Trailer
Get to know hosts Johanna Middleton and Erica M. Hart as they discuss their upcoming podcast, Gray Area Stories, and what the "gray area" means to them.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Gray Area Stories is a podcast about the healing journeys of survivors of sexual assault.
HOSTED BY
Erica M. Hart and Johanna Middleton
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How many episodes does Gray Area Stories have?
Gray Area Stories currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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Gray Area Stories is a podcast about the healing journeys of survivors of sexual assault.
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Gray Area Stories is created and hosted by Erica M. Hart and Johanna Middleton.
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