Rights and Remedies

Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.

When writer and activist Cheyenne Tyler Jacobs was sexually assaulted by someone she knew and trusted, she began a journey that was painful, confusing, and deeply transformational. 

She reported to police, went through a two-year legal process, and along the way, realized how few meaningful, survivor-centered resources were available. So she created her own.

In this episode of Rights + Remedies, Cheyenne shares the story behind her powerful book, We Are the Evidence - a resource guide for survivors filled with real-world i...

Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault, including the sexual abuse of minors.

In this powerful episode of Rights + Remedies, I'm joined by Justin Boardman, retired detective and nationally recognised advocate for trauma-informed policing. 

Justin Boardman served as a detective in the Special Victims Unit for 15 years. Today, he’s a national speaker, consultant, and advocate for trauma-informed practices in gender-based violence cases. He co-authored a trauma-informed interview protocol that’s been proven to increase prosecutions, and now helps communities and justice professionals shift culture, improve investigations, and centre survivor experiences.

I...

***TRIGGER WARNING: Child Abuse and Child Neglect***

The foster care system is complex, and for many families, navigating the legal process can feel overwhelming.

In this episode of Rights + Remedies, Jill Roth-Gutman, a Child Welfare Law Specialist and experienced attorney, breaks down the key aspects of child welfare law and foster care.

Jill shares:
🔹 What actually happens in court during a foster care case
🔹 The steps to becoming a licensed foster home
🔹 The adoption process, and how foster children move toward permanency
🔹 Her work as a Guardian ad Litem in...

***TRIGGER WARNING: Child Abuse and Child Neglect***

Teenagers in foster care face an uphill battle - not just in finding placements but in overcoming the trauma they’ve endured.

In this episode of Rights + Remedies, I sit down with Tiffani Dhooge, a relentless advocate for at-risk youth and CEO of Children’s Harbor, to discuss the realities of foster care and the power of community in healing trauma.

Tiffani shares:
🔹 How her career started in the broom closet of a foster care agency and led to national recognition
🔹 W...

***TRIGGER WARNING: Cyber Sexual Abuse and Sexual Abuse***

In today's episode, I'm joined by Lindsay Lieberman, attorney and founder of Lindsay Lieberman, LLC, a legal and consulting firm dedicated to advocating for victims of cyber abuse. 

From sextortion to deep fakes, Lindsay works to support survivors and educate parents, schools, and law enforcement on the dangers of digital harm.

We discuss:

How cyber abuse impacts victims of sexual and domestic violenceWhy parents often underestimate online risks — and what they need to knowThe rise of AI-generated fake images and how they thr...

In this episode, I'll shed light on the growing intersection of domestic violence and cyber abuse. While domestic violence is often thought of as physical or emotional harm, digital abuse is an increasing tool used by perpetrators to assert control, seek revenge, and punish victims.

Today, I'll be talking about:

The different types of domestic violence and their digital counterpartsThe dangers of deep fakes, doxing, revenge porn, sextortion, and image-based sexual abuseShocking statistics: 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence in the U.S.The devastating impact of digital abuse - including anxiety, depression, suicidal...

In this episode, I'm joined by somatic trauma-informed coach Darla Radilla to discuss the journey of healing from narcissistic abuse and reclaiming your power.

Darla shares her personal experiences of surviving an abusive childhood and multiple toxic relationships, and how she turned her pain into a mission to help others.

We Explore:

The signs of narcissistic abuse, including the love-bomb, devalue, discard cycle.How our bodies often know when something isn’t right - and why it’s crucial to trust your gut.The impact of psychological, financial, and social isolation caused by n...

Today, I'm sitting down with Kahila Hedayatzadeh, founder of the Thriving Woman Institute, to explore the intersection of therapy and coaching for trauma-focused healing. 

As a seasoned psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in trauma healing and relational therapy, Kahila shares her unique approach to helping adults heal relational wounds, face their trauma, and build the skills to navigate life with resilience.

What You’ll Learn:

The difference between "big trauma" and "little trauma" and how relational wounds from childhood, adolescence, or adulthood shape us.How therapy and coaching together can cre...

In this episode of Rights and Remedies, I sit down with Dr. Debbie Silber, the founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute. Dr. Silber shares her journey of transforming personal betrayal into groundbreaking research, and she discusses how she built a supportive community that helps individuals and couples heal from betrayal. Her work focuses on moving beyond the victim narrative and fostering intentional growth and transformation.

Trigger Warning

This episode includes discussions about abusive relationships and betrayal. If this topic is sensitive for you, please take care while listening or skip...

In this episode of Rights and Remedies, Allison Mahoney gives us a closer look at the U.S. foster care system. With nearly 400,000 children currently in foster care, Allison walks through the system’s structure, from federal to local levels, and explains how children enter foster care and what happens while they’re in the system.

Trigger Warning

This episode discuss sensitive topics related to child abuse and neglect. Please take care while listening if these topics are difficult for you.

Here’s What We Discuss:

How the Fo...