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Episode 8: 25 People that Could Have Saved a Baby
Louder Than Silence
04/30/21 • 14 min
In 1968, Dr. Krugman witnessed his first case of child abuse when a mother brought a baby into a Denver emergency room claiming the child stopped breathing at some point during a movie. Dr. Krugman and his colleagues discovered that not only was the baby deceased, but he was also severely beaten and injured. Dr. Krugman outlines the interactions the mother and the baby had with hospital, public health, police, and social services professionals in the months before the baby’s death – and how 25 of those professionals failed at providing the mother with support and the baby with protection.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
Links
- A Good Knight For Children: C Henry Kempe’s Quest to Protect the Abused Child by Annie Kempe
- The Battered Child Syndrome research paper
- The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect
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Episode 56: Lori Shares Her Story with Jon Vaughn
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01/12/24 • 49 min
In this episode, Lori Poland is once again joined by fellow survivor, Jon Vaughn. To change things up, Jon interviews Lori about her experiences as a survivor.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN): www.endcan.org
Episode Takeaways:
- What made Lori write her book? “When we are survivors, there is a developmental process, and my sentences became paragraphs, and then a book. It is one of the faces of survivorship – we start as a victim, then move out of that phase and transition into survivorship and then into being a thriver and then when you’re through finding ‘your own’, you transition to transcender.”
- The title is, “I Live Here” which details her life story, starting with her kidnapping at the age of 3. When she was found by rescuers at the bottom of an outhouse toilet, she told them, "I live here."
- Children do not know what normal is, so what they are experiencing may seem normal to them without realizing it is abuse.
- The narrative of her story was only what she had been told by family, and it was their story, not her's. Every time she was interviewed publicly, they accused her making parts of the story up and the more this happened, the more she did research and saw details that she was not aware of. Their narrative and her experience were not the same.
- The history of books is “his” story in everyone’s own perspective. And, you have to own your perspective and truth and defend it.
- It’s okay to not have a family in the way most people envision. You’re going to have family that will never leave because they are touched by your story.
- Always take time for yourself; wounds don’t heal in a day.
- We have to be able to say no, to society, to parents, to abusers, to anyone trying to hurt you.
Quotes of the Show:
- "Transcenders are people who turn around and give it back. "
- "Don’t be concerned about people talking, be concerned when they aren’t."
Links:
Lori's book, "I Live Here" - https://endcan.org/2022/07/11/lori-poland-memoir/
Episode 58: Generational Addiction and Abuse with Kevin Peterson
Louder Than Silence
04/23/24 • 33 min
Kevin Peterson is an expert in the correlation of substance abuse and child abuse. In this podcast, Kevin talks about the steps and shares, "The 12th step is 'carry the message'!"
His childhood was overshadowed by his mom's hidden prescription drug abuse, and they, as children, were taught to lie to cover for her.
By the age of 13, he himself was drinking and using drugs, and he liked it. At the age of 26, his father told him they loved him but were done. His parents were making a change, and that meant, he was out.
On May 5, 1991, he got sober and has been ever since. In 2007, he had a midlife crisis, got out of sales and decided he wanted to change the world.
He graduated college in 2011 and started his own practice where he works with families who are struggling with addiction. And that, involves kids - direct and overtly or indirect and covertly.
In his work, he helps people once they are sober and need to deal with the "stuff".
Takeaways from this podcast:
- It is not our job to be perfect; it is our job to own our imperfections and model healing, growth and a willingness to improve.
- Showing children how to take responsibility for your behavior and actions, how to take care of yourself and how to acknowledge when you’ve made a mistake.
- Being perfect is a waste of time; they’re watching you. If they’re watching you get high all day, they’re going to get high all day.
- Starts with consistency, level of expectation how to treat each other. Everyone has a voice. Kids need a witness, they need someone there.
- Your kid really just wants to hang out with you.
Kevin has authored the book, "Chronic Hope: Families and Addiction"
Resources: www.chronichope.us
10/31/24 • 36 min
In this episode, Lori is joined by Tanya and Lauren. This is an open and frank discussion on sex offenders and sexual offenses.
Episode 28: Surviving Abuse Unbroken
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01/29/21 • 31 min
In this episode, Lori has a conversation with Michael Anthony, childhood trauma mentor, coach, and author. Michael's turbulent childhood was marked by his drug addict and alcoholic mother who cut off his finger, a father that he never met, a hyper-abusive stepfather, and his experience being molested by a member of the Mormon Church. Michael discusses how he encourages other survivors of child abuse to heal from their past trauma.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
Links
Michael's website: Think Unbroken
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Episode 57: Breaking the Silence On Sexual Assault with Alli Meyerhardt
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01/19/24 • 38 min
In this episode, Lori Poland is joined by Alli Meyerhardt, the founder and executive director of Breaking Silence, a national organization designed to give a voice to survivors of abuse. As a survivor herself, Alli knew that the story many had to share would pave the way to ending sexual assault and domestic violence. She followed this vision and began a nonprofit that focuses on teaching people about the consequences of sexual assault, ways in which they can prevent it, and the realities of consent.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN): www.endcan.org
Takeaways:
We need to believe in the power of people’s stories and to teach people to accept those stories and create safe spaces.
Stories need to be felt with love and kindness rather than saying, “we don’t talk about it.”
“I believe you, I hear you, I am so sorry that happened to you,” should be the response to anyone who shares their story.
Everyone needs to humanize people’s stories and learn to feel it.
The goal of Breaking Silence and the work they do is to create a world full of advocates.
The definition of "safe" is different for every person. We need to be protectors of all.
It is not easy to get someone curious when they don’t want to talk about “it.”
It is not always your responsibility to change someone else’s mind, but compassionate listening is necessary.
If you are open to hearing, then go and listen. Become a learner. There is someone in your life who has been impacted by violence.
Quote of the Show:
“A universal truth is we all feel pain. We are all human.”
Links:
Breaking Silence - www.breakingsilence.org
Episode 15: Terry’s Story, Part 2 - The Power of Being Seen
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10/30/20 • 20 min
At 44 years old, Terry entered the prison system after being convicted of laundering money. While in prison, he tutored fellow inmates and ultimately helped 163 men get their GEDs. Terry discusses how he began to acknowledge the abuse he experienced as a child in order to address the PTSD and depression that plagued him as a result. This episode is Part 2 of survivor Terry Koontz’s story.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
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Episode 14: Terry’s Story, Part 1 - From the Gray Area into the Black
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10/23/20 • 22 min
In this episode, survivor Terry Koontz tells the story of the abuse he experienced as a child and how he was taken advantage of by a child pornographer. Terry explains how the ripple effects of the abuse he suffered later influenced his struggles with addiction and crime. Terry Koontz is the author of two books soon to be released including his inspirational autobiography, "Haunted Dreams".
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
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Episode 45: I Live Here: Learning to Heal Through Embracing Your Story
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08/28/22 • 24 min
Executive director of The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (ENDCan ), Lori Poland, sits down for an interview with Joy Thomas from the ACE Resource Network. Poland shares her journey in writing her memoir - "I Live Here: Learning to Heal through Embracing Your Story" - about surviving childhood abuse. She has transcended her life to help, support, and be the change she wishes to see in the world.
What are ACEs?
ACEs are Adverse Childhood Experiences. They are difficult, potentially traumatic experiences a child faces before the age of 18.
The landmark Kaiser Permanente-CDC study assessed the following 10 ACEs:
- Physical abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Physical neglect
- Emotional neglect
- Household member with mental illness
- Witnessing domestic violence
- Household member with substance abuse
- Incarcerated household member
- Divorce or separation of parents
They are so common that two out of three of us have at least one.
ACEs can trigger Toxic Stress in the body.
Without protective factors and adequate support, ACEs can lead to toxic stress in the body. Toxic stress can literally alter brain chemistry and biology, and it can even change how our DNA is read and transcribed.
ACEs and toxic stress have been linked to heart disease, stroke, asthma, cancer, depression, anxiety, addiction, and suicide. ACEs may also impact children’s learning and development, our workplace performance, our relationships, and lifespan.
Yet many people, parents, health professionals, and educators don’t know about ACEs. This lack of knowledge leads to significant illness and unimaginable expense – much of which could be averted through awareness, education, and action.
#endchildabuseandneglect #endcanorg #ilivehere
You can connect with ACEs resource network here https://aceresourcenetwork.com/
Episode 2: The Aftermath of Child Abuse and Neglect, Lori Poland's Story - Part 2
Louder Than Silence
03/19/21 • 10 min
In this episode, Lori reflects on how her experience surviving kidnapping and child abuse led her to found EndCAN and embark on a mission to end child abuse and neglect. Lori discusses the impact experiencing child abuse and neglect can have on a person later in life.
The Louder than Silence podcast is brought to you by The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN).
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FAQ
How many episodes does Louder Than Silence have?
Louder Than Silence currently has 61 episodes available.
What topics does Louder Than Silence cover?
The podcast is about Survivor, Health & Fitness, Healing, Mental Health, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Louder Than Silence?
The episode title 'Episode 56: Lori Shares Her Story with Jon Vaughn' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Louder Than Silence?
The average episode length on Louder Than Silence is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Louder Than Silence released?
Episodes of Louder Than Silence are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Louder Than Silence?
The first episode of Louder Than Silence was released on Oct 23, 2020.
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