The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door

In this episode, we unpack in detail the ethics of the decision to move from social worker-client to podcast partner then to non-profit partner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we share an unscripted…sometimes raw…perspective on the Liberty University Clery Act settlement of $14 million dollars (plus $2 million in new campus safety improvements) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we address a question that is asked frequently....sometimes with concern...sometimes with curiosity...and sometimes with a hefty dose of skepticism. The question is Why Don't You Just Move? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we have a conversation with Nicholle Overkamp of PowHERhouse Money Coaching and Wilcox Financial Group about her upcoming "Becoming PowHERhouse" Summit on March 8th....International Women's Day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we have a conversation with Lisa Goldblatt Grace, LICSW, MPH who co-founded MLMC in 2002 after a teen was murdered by her exploiter. Join us as we talk through the factors that make a difference in the lives of the victims and survivors as well as the lives of the helpers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we share how Mezzo Allies is growing in spite of the continued efforts made by the offenders, their flying monkeys and the naysayers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

Truth moment….we’re tired….and we’re determined….we’re bold and we’re stressed. In this episode we talk about the momentum and the ways organized sexual abuse networks work to make that momentum hard to maintain. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In our last episode, we encouraged us all to be willing to be uncomfortable….to be uncommon. In this episode, we talk a bit about what it takes to be a person who makes a difference to the status quo or to an individual person. Spoiler alert….it does not include being MORE afraid of being called out on the podcast than failing to stand for the vulnerable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In our last episode, we encouraged us all to be willing to be uncomfortable….to be uncommon. In this episode, we talk a bit about what it takes to be a person who makes a difference to the status quo or to an individual person. Spoiler alert….it does not include being MORE afraid of being called out on the podcast than failing to stand for the vulnerable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we encourage….and challenge….ourselves to be willing to be uncomfortable in the pursuit of showing up for those around us --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we talk about the dichotomy between where we were this very week 2 years ago- hurt, scared and without help…. 1 year ago- begging Cornerstone Church on Grand Island to keep NAMED SEX OFFENDERS away from children …. And today…training up an ARMY of helpers in the world. The difference is wild. Don’t miss this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

WE'RE IN BOSTON, MA!!! In this episode we share about our experience in Boston, MA sharing information with child protection staff and leaders about the reality of Family Controlled Exploitation and Organized Sexual Abuse. Thank you for everyone who has made this possible! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

Trigger warning: In this episode we have a conversation about Gretchen who was abused within the same network as Kait and was was lost to suicide on New Year's Day 2023. We are joined by Margaret, Gretchen's sister, and Emily, one of Gretchen's closest, long time friends. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

**Trigger Warning** In this episode we talk about September’s Suicide Prevention month, the statistics and Kait’s journey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we talk about the idea of survivor re-exploitation….the ways survivors can feel compelled to share details of their experience that are unnecessary and for the curiosity of people not in harms way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode, we talk about all that we’ve been doing to build the army of supporters while standing strong in the face of challenges. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we explore the reality that every action we….and others….take triggers a reaction. While this is obvious it can also be complicated because the nature of this situation makes it difficult for others to fully appreciate the reaction that might be caused by their action….or lack of action. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode, we explore the frustrating experience of working to gather background information to corroborate allegations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

In this episode we share our experience connecting with the anti-trafficking community in Boston, MA. We also talk about the needs of survivors of family controlled commercial exploitation of children (FC-CSEC) and the impact how different communities address those needs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message

We are so excited to announce the beginning of our new endeavor….Mezzo, Inc.….the space between victim and survivor --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traffickednextdoor/message