Introduction to The Silenced Voices of MST

Summary

Silence Voices, Stories of MST is a podcast dedicated to giving a voice to military sexual trauma survivors. The host, Rachel Smith, expresses gratitude to the participants for sharing their stories and encourages listeners to send positive energy and letters of support to the survivors. The podcast aims to create awareness, advocate for a safer military environment, and provide a platform for survivors, advocates, clinicians, and supportive organizations. The host shares definitions and facts about military sexual trauma and highlights the pervasiveness of the issue. The upcoming episodes promise thought-provoking discussions and inspiring stories. The host acknowledges the support of her family, boyfriend, and contributors to the IndieGoGo campaign, which aims to raise funds for production costs, awareness campaigns, accessibility, and podcast hosting and maintenance.

Takeaways

• Silence Voices, Stories of MST is a podcast dedicated to giving a voice to military sexual trauma survivors.
• The podcast aims to create awareness, advocate for a safer military environment, and provide a platform for survivors, advocates, clinicians, and supportive organizations.
• Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to a service member's experience with sexual assault or sexual harassment during their military service.
• MST can have a significant impact on survivors' mental and physical health, relationships, and work life.
• The podcast seeks donations through an IndieGoGo campaign to support production costs, awareness campaigns, accessibility, and podcast hosting and maintenance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Silence Voices, Stories of MST

04:02 Purpose of the Podcast

05:24 Discovery of the Pervasiveness of MST

07:37 Creating Awareness and Driving Change

09:27 Definition and Facts about MST

13:20 Expectations for Upcoming Episodes

14:43 Acknowledgments and Support

15:40 IndieGoGo Campaign and Call for Donations

17:33 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact 911 or any of the following resources.

Suicide Prevention Hotline - 988

Veterans Crisis Line - 988, then press 1

NAMI - 1-800-950-NAMI (6264),

No material on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified and licensed physician or other medical care provider, and follow their advice.

Intro and Outro by Rich Culbreath - https://www.facebook.com/Lyricist4Lyfe

Podcast Mentor Benter Oluoch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benter-oluoch-ba944a179/

Marketing Advisor Rex Seaton - https://www.instagram.com/rexseaton