Truth and Consequences

Miranda Pacchiana, MSW

"Truth and Consequences" is a podcast focusing on trauma and its aftermath. Hosted by Miranda Pacchiana (MSW), the show delves into the impact of trauma, what can hurt us, and what helps us heal. Alongside experts and survivors, Miranda shares her personal experiences and insights. Kathryn Robb, Executive Director of CHILD US Advocacy, sometimes joins her as a co-host for the interviews.

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Donna Palomba: Victimized and Vindicated

Truth and Consequences

03/18/22 • 61 min

Donna Palomba is a nationally-recognized speaker, author, and advocate for survivors of sexual crimes whose story was recently featured in a special 2-hour episode of Dateline. Following a harrowing home invasion and assault in 1993, Donna faced further victimization when the police department mishandled her case, after which she set about to change to both police policy and Connecticut state law. Donna went on to form the national non-profit organization, Jane Doe No More in 2007. She now empowers people to fight back against injustice. Read my blog post about Donna Palomba.
The Jane Doe No More website and private Facebook support group

The 2-hour special Dateline episode

The Dateline podcast episode

New York Times article detailing Donna's case
Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website coaching page.

EMDR: What it is and How it Works with Barbara Heffernan, LCSW

Truth and Consequences

06/12/20 • 59 min

Psychotherapist and EMDR consultant Barbara Heffernan, LCSW explains how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works and walks listeners through the application of this effective trauma treatment. Barbara discusses the positive outcomes she sees as a trauma specialist when treating patients with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Miranda describes her own brief experience as an EMDR patient and asks Barbara for her take on the results.

Show Notes
Learn about Barbara Heffernan’s psychotherapy practice and coaching courses and YouTube channel including her video on EMDR.
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Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website coaching page.

Two Survivors Talk Justice with Attorney & Advocate Kathryn Robb

Truth and Consequences

05/29/20 • 62 min

My first returning guest Kathryn Robb talks with me about changes to Title IX (put in place by Betsy DeVos) that make it harder for victims of sexual assault to get justice, as well as updates in child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws and the added risk posed by the pandemic for current victims of child abuse.
Show Notes
Child USA website statute of limitations information
Child USA website laws around the country
Child USAdvocacy website
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Christa Brown, Author of Baptistland

Truth and Consequences

08/02/24 • 61 min

Named as one of the “top 10 religion newsmakers” of 2022, Christa Brown has persisted for two decades in working to peel back the truth about clergy sex abuse and coverups in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, the Southern Baptist Convention. As one of the first to go public with substantiated child molestation allegations against a Baptist minister—and documentation that others knew—she has consistently demanded reforms to make other kids and congregants safer. Kathryn Robb and I talk with Christa about her poignant new memoir, Baptistland: A Memoir of Abuse, Betrayal, and Transformation.

Show Notes

Christa’s website

Purchase Baptistland

Follow Christa on Twitter @ChristaBrown777

Subscribe to In Solidarity on Substack

Christa created the site Stop Baptist Predators

Enough Abuse Campaign of which Kathryn Robb is the National Director of the Children’s Justice Campaign

Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Haystack Records.

The ‘Troubled Teen’ Industry with Survivors Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons, Part 2

Truth and Consequences

01/13/23 • 39 min

Kathryn Robb and I continue speaking with highly knowledgeable survivor/advocates, Chelsea Maldonado and Amanda Simmons who educate us on the so-called ‘troubled teen’ industry, an under-regulated system of residential youth treatment facilities that use behavior modification and abusive tactics on minors. Last week, Chelsea told us her story. This week, it’s Amanda’s turn.

Show Notes

Donate to CHILD USAdvocacy and CHILD USA. They could use your support for their highly targeted work preventing child abuse and neglect.

Sign the petition to close Provo Canyon School launched by Paris Hilton.

Learn more about the TTI. Listen to the Trapped In Treatment podcast, explore the organized movement’s website Breaking Code Silence, and plug in the hashtag #BreakingCodeSilence. I also recommend the full documentary, This is Paris.

Find Amanda Simmons on Twitter @aosimmons_law

Find Chelsea Maldonado on Twitter @yep4rights

Find Kathryn Robb’s non-profit organization at the CHILD USAdvocacy website, and their sister organization is CHILD USA, headed by the esteemed UPenn professor Marci Hamilton.

If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1
Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Haystack Records.

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 1

Truth and Consequences

10/28/22 • 37 min

Today’s episode is the first in a special series with attorney/survivor Kathryn Robb all about civil lawsuits for child sexual abuse. Today we will get an update on Kathryn’s own case under the New York Child Victims Act, talk a bunch about defamation including ways for survivors to protect themselves from being sued, statute of limitations revival legislation, anti-SLAPP laws, NDAs and non-disparagement clauses, the Speak Up Act, responsibilities of youth-serving organizations, and how insurance companies can help protect children. Next week, we’ll get into the how-to’s and procedures of filing a lawsuit starting with finding and hiring an attorney.

Show Notes
Check out the Interactive map and the Gold Standard at the CHILD USA website.

Stay up to date with CHILD USAdvocacy.
If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1

Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Haystack Records.

Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 2

Truth and Consequences

11/11/22 • 46 min

In this second installment of the series, we discuss who you can sue and for what, how to get started, finding the right attorney, going public, legal terms, federal versus state court, detailed steps along the way, possible outcomes, and most importantly, what the experience feels like for survivors.
Kathryn Robb is the Executive Director of CHILD USAdvocacy.
If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1

Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Haystack Records.

Leigh Corfman, Silence Breaker

Truth and Consequences

10/14/22 • 46 min

Leigh Corfman went public with sexual abuse allegations against Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore in 2017. She was 14 when she says Asst. DA Moore, age 32, groomed and abused her. Nine other women also came forward with stories of their own. It’s been a difficult road for Leigh, but she says she would do it all over again.

In a case that wrapped up earlier this year, Leigh sued Roy Moore for defamation, saying he painted her as a liar while denying her accusations of child sexual abuse. Moore countersued, claiming that Leigh’s allegations were false and designed to damage him politically.

Show Notes
Read the Washington Post piece that broke the story of sexual allegations against Roy Moore

Read the Time Magazine Person of the Year Silence Breakers issue
If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1

Our beautiful theme song is written & performed by Maddie Morris and produced by Pete Ord at Haystack Records.

The Brave Women Behind The Keepers

Truth and Consequences

07/01/22 • 57 min

If you have watched the Netflix documentary series The Keepers you will recognize our three guests today: Gemma Hoskins, Abbie Schaub, and Teresa Lancaster. Each of these brave, determined, morally upstanding women played a vital role in uncovering the horrific crimes and coverups at the heart of the documentary. If you haven’t seen The Keepers, the episode intro will fill you in. And our guests will inspire you with their strength and unending fight for justice.

Show Notes

Read updates from The Keepers story on the Facebook group “The Keepers Official Group - Justice for Catherine Cesnik and Joyce Malecki”.

Learn about the legislative strategy to reform Maryland’s statute of limitation laws and sign up for news notifications. (It will be updated soon as they prep for the 2023 legislative term.)

Consider contributing to The Sister Cathy Cesnik Fund for Survivors, Inc.

Read Gemma Hoskins’ memoir, Keeping On: How I Came to Know Why I Was Born

Read Teresa Lancaster’s memoir, Safe in Socks
If you appreciate this content, please donate to help cover my production costs through Paypal @Miranda-Pacchiana or Venmo @mirandapacchiana1

Season 1 Wrap-Up

Truth and Consequences

01/10/20 • 21 min

Miranda shares her thoughts about the podcast's first season...her mission for the show, what she's learned since episode one, and what's coming up next season. She recalls each of her uniquely wonderful guests and the valuable lessons they imparted.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Truth and Consequences have?

Truth and Consequences currently has 48 episodes available.

What topics does Truth and Consequences cover?

The podcast is about Survivor, Healing, Society & Culture, Ptsd, Abuse, Grief, Truth, Family, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Trauma and Relationships.

What is the most popular episode on Truth and Consequences?

The episode title 'Sexual Abuse Lawsuits: Your Legal Questions Answered with Kathryn Robb, Esq. Part 1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Truth and Consequences?

The average episode length on Truth and Consequences is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Truth and Consequences released?

Episodes of Truth and Consequences are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Truth and Consequences?

The first episode of Truth and Consequences was released on Aug 26, 2019.

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Truth and Consequences

Miranda Pacchiana, MSW

Top 10 Truth and Consequences Episodes

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