Melissa Petro, author of 'Shame On You,' joins Seggs Talk Radio to discuss her remarkable journey from being a public school teacher and sex worker to becoming an author and advocate. In this candid conversation, Petro details her career trajectory, the media scandal that outed her past as a sex worker, and the personal and professional aftermath, including losing her teaching job. 

She also shares insights on overcoming shame and finding empowerment through writing and community support. The episode delves into topics like the stigma around sex work, the pressure of societal expectations, and resilience in the face of public humiliation. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how Petro transformed her experiences into advocacy and her ongoing mission to help others through their own shame resilience journeys.

EPISODE THEMES📝

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 Media Backlash and Career Impact

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🫦 Navigating Public Scrutiny

🫦 Public Shaming and Its Impact

🫦 Research on Shame and Resilience

🫦 Legal Battles and Free Speech

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