The Sister Survivors Podcast is a weekly conversation to equip and empower survivors of sexual abuse or sexual assault. Join your host, Katherine Barner, a licensed Psychotherapist, award winning author, speaker and childhood sexual abuse survivor as she and her guests pull back the curtain to shed light on the trauma of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Katherine and her guests discuss the challenges survivors face, the hope they can have for healing, and the powerful work being done by advocates around the globe.
In Part 1 of this 2 Part interview, Katherine talks with author, motivational speaker, educator and coach, Shanterra McBride. In today's episode Shanterra shares the impact of being raped while attending college, her path to healing, and offers encouragement for other survivors.
Shanterra's website
Therapist Directory
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In today's episode, Katherine talks with award-winning author and Professor of Psychology Dr. Carolyn West. Dr. West breaks down the historical roots of violence against African American women, how media images shape perceptions of violence against them, and so much more.
Dr. West's website
Therapist Directory
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In today's episode, Katherine shares some important tips to help manage triggers. These are practical tips you can use just about anywhere when you're experiencing heightened anxiety or stress.
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In today's episode, Katherine shares some important tips to help survivors engage in healthy sexual relationships. As a special treat her husband joins the conversation to share his perspective on this important topic.
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In today's episode, Katherine talks with survivor, and child bride advocate Sherry Johnson. Sherry shares her story of childhood sexual abuse and the scores of adults who failed to protect her. She also discusses what has become her life's work; ending child marriage and preventing any other child from enduring what she did as an 11 year old girl.
Sherry's website
Sherry's website
Purchase Sherry's book on Amazon
Therapist Directory
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In today's episode, Katherine talks with licensed professional counselor Paulishia Augillard about overcoming the challenges after childhood sexual abuse and the journey to finding her purpose.
Therapist Directory
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In today's episode, Katherine shares some important self care tips for survivors.
Therapist Directory
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In today's episode, Katherine talks with survivor, advocate and author Mary Demuth about her new book We Too and how the church should respond to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault.
Mary's website
21 Days to Healing Resource
Therapist Directory
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In today's episode, Katherine talks with advocate, author and survivor Lisa Cybaniak. Lisa shares her story of surviving childhood abuse and her mission to help other survivors find healing.
Lisa's website
Purchase Lisa's book
Therapist Directory
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In this episode, Katherine talks with Q. Olivia Rivers, Deputy Director at The Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Olivia discusses the work her agency is doing to help survivors of sexual assault, resources available, and why we must start early educating our children.
Resources mentioned on the show:
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Texas Crime Victims Compensation Program
Texas Advocacy Project
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
RAINN
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In today's episode, Katherine talks with Rev. Lyvonne Proverbs. Rev. Proverbs shares her story of survival, the prevalence of sexual violence among black women, the silence of the black church, and the specific challenges women of color face when dealing with the trauma of sexual abuse and sexual assault.
Rev. Proverbs website
Therapist Directory
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In this episode, Katherine explains why she chose to begin this podcast. Sexual abuse and sexual assault are problems that touch people in every corner of the globe. Women are suffering in silence and it is time to pull back the curtain and shed light on this issue.
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In this episode, Katherine chats with survivor/advocate Ashley Easter. Ashley shares her story of survival, her work advocating for survivors of sexual assault, and the crisis facing the church as it relates to this issue. She also talks about her upcoming event The Courage Conference.
http://www.ashleyeaster.com/
https://www.thecourageconference.com/
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