Episodes
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Episode 115 - Finding My Bliss - With Raquel Deserbelles Obrien - Part 2
Raquel shares her story from the beginnings of being sexually abused by a family member as a child, to the podcast series she created as a means to break free from the subsequent trauma and exploring life beyond the survivor narrative. We discuss her transformation since releasing 'Silent Waves'…
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Episode 114 - Finding My Bliss - With Raquel Deserbelles Obrien - Part 1
Listening to Raquel speak is nothing short of inspiring. So if you want to be inspired by a very candid discussion that touches on being sexually abused as a child by a family member, family trauma, navigating creating a podcast on that very trauma while trying to understand and heal, and the…
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Episode 113 - Injustice & Ill Fitting Suits - With Emily Campbell-Ross - Part 2
Emily Campbell-Ross bravely shares her story of being raped by a man named Thomas Earle, he was found guilty and avoided jail time. This is her story. Collectively as a community when the news of this sentence was brought into mainstream media, the women of Australia were absolutely outraged to…
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Episode 112 - Thomas Earle is a Rapist - With Emily Campbell-Ross - Part 1
Emily Campbell-Ross bravely shared her story of being raped by a man named Thomas Earle, he was found guilty and avoided jail time. This is her story. Collectively as a community when the news of this sentence was brought into mainstream media, the women of australia were absolutely outraged so…
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Episode 111 - If Only One Remembers to Turn on the Light - With Joshua Byrnes - Part 2
Josh is an institutional child sex abuse survivor. His abuser was a revered and must respected Catholic Church priest. He was also Josh’s second cousin. Over an 8 year period Fr Dennis Byrnes made Josh feel like he was so loved, but there was a dark side. This is a story of a man who had spent a...
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Episode 110 - Nice Doesn't Always Mean Good - With Josh Byrnes - Part 1
Josh is an institutional child sex abuse survivor. His abuser was a revered and must respected Catholic Church priest. He was also Josh’s second cousin. Over an 8 year period Fr Dennis Byrnes made Josh feel like he was so loved, but there was a dark side. This is a story of a man who had spent a...
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Episode 109 - The Athena Project - With Jordyn Gray - Part 5
Jordyn Gray, a former Airforce Officer who was sexually assaulted on base by a colleague, shares her story with Madeleine. This goes into life on base, the assault and subsequent processes that ensued as a response. This is Part 5 (the final part) of a multi part series with Jordyn, and she goes...
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Episode 108 - Not Guily Does Not Equal Innocent - With Jordyn Gray - Part 4
Jordyn Gray, a former Airforce Officer who was sexually assaulted on base by a colleague, shares her story with Madeleine. This goes into life on base, the assault and subsequent processes that ensued as a response. This is Part 4 of a multi part series with Jordyn, and she goes into so much…
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Episode 107 - The Man Most Hated by Aussie Child Sex Offenders - With Andrew Carpenter - Part 2
Andrew Carpenter, Lawyer and member of the Super For Survivors team calling on the government to reform the Bankruptcy Act, so that child sex offenders’ superannuation can be used to help victim-survivors rebuild their lives. Named “the man most hated by Australian child sex offenders” by the...
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Episode 106 - Super for Survivors - With Andrew Carpenter - Part 1
Andrew Carpenter, Lawyer and member of the Super For Survivors team calling on the government to reform the Bankruptcy Act, so that child sex offenders’ superannuation can be used to help victim-survivors rebuild their lives. Named “the man most hated by Australian child sex offenders” by the...
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Episode 104 - Obsession - With Nicole Madigan
Author, Journalist, Writer and Editor Nicole Madigan joins Host Madeleine Heather to talk about her book 'Obsession, A Journalist and victim-survivor's investigation into stalking. This discussion is so compelling and amazing, and shines a light on the many levels that stalking can impact a life....
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Episode 103 - Failed at Every Step with Jordyn Gray - Part 3
Jordyn Gray, a former Airforce Officer who was sexually assaulted on base by a colleague, shares her story with Madeleine. This goes into life on base, the assault and subsequent processes that ensued as a response. This is Part 3 of a multi part series with Jordyn, and she goes into so much…
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Episode 102 - #ideservesafety - with Stop Campaign Founder Camille Schloeffel
Camille Schloeffel the founder of The Stop Campaign joins Madeleine to discuss the current state of SA on campus and the new campaign #ideservesafety This amazing discussion goes into the many issues faced by survivors of SA on campus, and thevmany barriers to reporting accurate information, and...
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Episode 101 - Victim to Veteran With Jordyn Gray - Part 2
Jordyn Gray, a former Airforce Officer who was sexually assaulted on base by a colleague, shares her story with Madeleine. This goes into life on base, the assault and subsequent processes that ensued as a response. This is Part 2 of a multi part series with Jordyn, and she goes into so much…
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Episode 100 ! Reflections with Madz
100 EPISODES FAM!!!! Thank you so much to every single person who has listened, who has trusted this platform to be a safe place for them to share their stories, and fo everyone who has supported this platform in any way. It is just the beginning, thank you all again so much! To Sponsor Madeleine...
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Episode 99 - Officer to Victim - With Jordyn Gray - Part 1
Jordyn Gray, a former Airforce Officer who was sexually assaulted on base by a colleague, shares her story with Madeleine. This goes into life on base, the assault and subsequent processes that ensued as a response. This is Part 1 of a multi part series with Jordyn, and she goes into so much…
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Episode 98 - Matt V Scouts with Matthew Barker
Matt joins Madi to discuss the sexual abuse he endured as a child at the hands of a Scout leader, the subsequent years of coping, healing and moving through to court system. As well as how we can support Matt v Scouts in his fight for justice now. Despite Matt’s abuser pleading guilty to charges…
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Episode 97 - On Laughter & Loneliness - With Peaches
Maarika & Peaches join Madeleine for an incredible discussion that covers surviving sexual assault, Maarika dedicating her life to never being raped again and finding the laughs where we can to take back the power that was taken from us. This is such an incredible discussion which really embraces...
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Episode 96 - Changing a Broken System - With Anastasia Sagris-Desmond
Madi is joined by Psychologist, AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor, March4Justice Director, Feminist and many other things Anastasia Sagris-Desmond! This is a really engaging discussion on all things system and advocacy related. We both get incredibly heated as we talk about ways we can see change...
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Episode 95 - Painting Forward - Part 2 with Jayke Burgess
Jayke is a survivor and spokesperson for glbtqi domestic violence who speaks to survival, safety, complexity and change. In part 1, Jayke discusses some of the abuse and trauma he experienced at the hands of a former partner, and the many complexities that come with that as a trans person and as…
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Episode 94 - A Recognition of Experience - Part 1 - With Jayke Burgess
Jayke is a survivor and spokesperson for glbtqi domestic violence who speaks to survival, safety, complexity and change. In part 1, Jayke discusses some of the abuse and trauma he experienced at the hands of a former partner, and the many complexities that come with that as a trans person and as…
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Episode 93 - Polished Man with Kat Crowley
Kat Crowley joins Madeleine to talk about Polished Man, and the impacts that raising awareness of child sexual abuse and violence against women can have on community. This is such a tremendous discussion and highlights so many ways we as individuals can get involved and make change, additionally…
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Episode 92 - Breaking the Cycle - With Shona
Part 2 Shona Joins Madeleine for Part 2! Shona details the experience of engaging with the Police formally and pressing charges, all the way to the conviction of her father and her healing beyond. This is such a powerful episode where Shona really shows the feelings that so many go through and…
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Episode 91 - Bonus - Men's Health Week & Movember - with Jake Lambert
Senior Manager of Fundraising and Development for Movember - Jake Lambert, joins Madeleine to discuss Men's Health Week & some call outs for men to prioritise their health and wellbeing. Men's Health Week & Movember Resources Movember Website - Access all Men's health related resources, campaigns...
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Episode 90 - A Child in Trauma - With Shona
Shona joins Madeleine to detail part 1 of her story of continued family violence and sexual violence at the hands of her father. Shona describes the trepidation she felt as a child living in the home with an erratic and abusive father. She also describes the sexual violence she was subjected to…
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Episode 89 - The Stories We Carry - With Jas Rawlinson
Jas Rawlinson Author, writing coach and survivor joins Madeleine to discuss the stories within her new book 'The Stories We Carry'. This incredible book goes into the family violence that Jas was subjected to by her father growing up, and the impacts that has had on her as she has grown up. We...
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Episode 88 - I Left For My Child & Stayed Away For Me - With Sally
Survivor Sally joins Madeleine to discuss the details of her experience with being coercively controlled & abused by her former partner. As there is a child involved, for legal reasons Sally and Madeleine decided that remaining anonymous would be the best way to approach this episode. Thank you...
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Episode 87 - Breaking The Chains - With Isabelle
Survivor Isabelle joins Madeleine to detail the sexual assault she was subjected to at the hands of a 'friend' following lockdown restrictions easing. She details her subsequent alcohol addiction & treatment, and sadly a second assault. Thank you Isabelle for coming on, sharing your story so…
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Episode 86 - Compensation Versus Reparations - With Cat - Part 2
Cat joins Madeleine as they continue their discussion going into the family violence Cat was subjected to as a child and young adult. The conversation also goes into detail regarding how Cat accessed victims of crime compensation and how anyone in NSW can / should investigate how they can also...
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Episode 85 - In Spite Of - With Cat - Part 1
Survivor Cat Joins Madeleine to discuss the beginnings and intricacies of the parental abuse and neglect she experiences as a young child in her household. Part 2 will be available next week. This is an incredibly distressing conversation at times with substance abuse, suicidal ideation…
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Episode 84 - An Unfortunate Way To End An Evening - With Alice
Alice joins Madeleine to discuss the likely spiking and sexual assault she was subjected to as a younger woman living in the UK. Alice details her experiences of coming forward to a friend immediately following the assault(s) and being met with an undesirable response. Which really set off the...
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Episode 83 - Tay Talks - Doulas & Trauma
Following Episode 11 With Tay where she shared her experience following a sexual assault, we reconnect to discuss how Tay is doing now and where she is at. The primary discussion points really surrounding how womb owners who have experiences sexual trauma can be supported during birth by Doula's....
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Episode 82 - 'You Made Me This Way' - With Shannon Molloy
Author and survivor of csa Shannon Molloy joins Madeleine to talk about his new book 'You Made Me This Way' and the story's and stars aligning that led to this being created. Part memoir, part self-help, part investigative journalism deep-dive in the taboo topic of male child sexual abuse, You…
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Episode 81 - The Better Sex Ed Project - With Jess
Jess has created an online platform to remove shame and stigma from discussions of sex and intimacy for all. Her platform provides amazing information and education on sexual education. What even is our definition of sex?! Jess details an abuse she was subjected to as a child, and we really dive...
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Episode 80 - 'My Choice' - With Kelly Favro Part 2
Kelly is a survivor is a victim survivor of sexual assault who comes on the podcast to discuss her experience and in this episode the subsequent criminal proceedings. The outrage is real as we discuss the process and outcomes that forced Kelly into the world of advocacy, as she has had to fight...
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Episode 79 - My Voice - Part 1 with Kelly Favro
Kelly is a survivor is a victim survivor of sexual assault who comes on the podcast to discuss her experience and in this episode the subsequent criminal proceedings. The outrage is real as we discuss the process and outcomes that forced Kelly into the world of advocacy, as she has had to fight...
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Episode 78 - 'Finding My Power' with Brayden Crane
Brayden discusses the experience he endured at the hands of a nomadic family friend who sexually abused him as a child. In this episode we continue to discuss the impacts the abuse had on him into adulthood. The complexities of family responses and advocating for Polished Man and how Brayden is...
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Episode 77 - The Friday Follow Up with Brayden Crane, Jarad Grice & Harrison James
Brayden, Jarad & Harri come on for the Friday follow up to discuss their survivor journeys, advocacy and how meeting each other has impacted their lives & still does to this date. This episode is filled with lots of laughs and love, and really encapsulates why so many in this survivor community...
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Episode 76 - 'That's Enough' with Brayden Crane
Brayden discusses the experience he endured at the hands of a nomadic family friend who sexually abused him as a child. In this episode we also discuss the actions of 'putting' this man with Brayden (during a sleepover) because he was a boy and not a girl, Parents reactions that are opposite and...
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Episode 75 - Friday Follow Up with Tess Ramirez and Kim Bergman
Friday Follow Up with Tess Ramirez and Kim Bergman, survivor advocates who are working to change the laws in Kansas to remove the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse. Books mentioned: Joelle Casteix - The Well Armoured Child Jayneen Sanders - My Body! What I Say Goes! Calls to action:...
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Episode 74 - Hear Me, Hear Us - with Tess Ramirez
Tess is here to discuss the details of the SA committed against her as a 14 y/o child. This episode covers the crime, the circumstances, and details that often don't get shared like insights into the criminal justice system. Tess also details the personal toll this still takes from her as she…
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Episode 73 - One of the "Lucky" Ones - Part 2 with Jenn Brown
In this episode survvor of CSA Jenn Brown details her experiences of child sexual abuse. This includes the family response, and the man who offended against her's reactions when he was confronted with his crimes. Jenn is an incredible human, advocate, activist and fellow podcaster. Make sure you...
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Episode - 72 - Cheek Media with Hannah Ferguson
Founder & CEO of Cheek Media & Madi have a discussion surrounding current media topics including femicide, domestic abuse, misogyny in the media, the current DNA inquiry in Queensland & more. Some of the issues we discuss & some links for more information: Femicide rates in Australia - Red Heart...
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Episode 71 - Moving Past Murder - With Collier Landry
Collier Landry comes onto the podcast to talk about how he is in fact, moving past murder following the murder of his Mother Noreen when he was 11 years old. The Moving Past Murder podcast is a place for trauma survivors to connect with a fellow survivor. Each week Collier Landry discusses the...
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Episode 70 - Don't Make A Scene - Part 1 With Jenn Brown
In this episode survvor of CSA Jenn Brown details her experiences of child sexual abuse. This includes the family response, and the man who offended against her's reactions when he was confronted with his crimes. Jenn is an incredible human, advocate, activist and fellow podcaster. Make sure you...
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Episode 69 - Justice & Healing - Part 2 with Jarad Grice
Madi Interviews Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse Jarad who details his story including navigating the justice system, mental health and stepping into advocacy. Connect with Jarad: Instagram Connect with Samsn & Polished Man To Connect with Reclaim Me & Access Limited Edition Merch!! Reclaim Me...
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Episode 68 - Taking Back The Power
In this episode survivor of child sexual abuse Jarad details his personal experience with surviving ongoing child sexual abuse at the hands of a neighbour in the community. Jarad doesn't go into explicit detail, but we do touch on aspects fo the crimes that occurred during his childhood. Moving…
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Episode 67 - The Never Ending Process
In this episode Madi details her experience of reporting her alleged assault with Police and the subsequent process leading up to her court date. We discuss the process, the set backs and everything in between. Thank you Madi for sharing Part 3 of your story with Reclaim Me. Part 4 we will have...
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Episode: 66 - Not The Perfect Victim - Part 2 With Holly Harris
In this episode Holly continues to detail the circumstances surrounding the allegations made against a former friend, and the proceeding court process and current state of affairs. Holly is an incredible human who shares her story in her words. This man was found not guilty. That doesn't mean…
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Episode 65 - Fear of Speaking Out - Part 1 With Holly Harris
In this episode Holly details her alleged sexual assault that occurred allegedly at the alleged hands of an alleged perpetrator *HEAR THE EYE ROLL* Holly is an incredible human who shares her story in her words. She recounts the events of the night that was later taken before the courts. This man...
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