Always Bev - The Ripple Effect

An interview with Miyo Strong,  Jiu Jitsu World Master Champion who speaks about the importance of self defense  and also the many different ways that we can survive. 
Strong is the Program Director for the Elizabeth Smart Foundation and helps build empowerment through her own personal experience, coaching and the Smart Defense program.   

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A former college student and All American athlete shares her story about coming home for lunch after class and finding somebody at her doorstep.  The story travels from one extreme of calm to another when his presence was explained away, with what sounded like good reasoning. 

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Intuition and warning signs were prevalent as this chilling and detailed interview reveals tactical planning on how a predator stalked a residence for weeks, waiting for the perfect opportunity to manipulate and control three women.  It contains very descriptive content of the night that they were terrorized and assaulted.    This episode contains explicit material.  

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An interview with retired LAPD Sergeant, Stacy Lim.  Stacy shares her life changing event of a violent confrontation with a gunman in her own driveway.   She shares the importance of having a plan, and taking your mind to  the "what if a predator attacks" scenarios,  so we can be better prepared.   This episode provides many tips for awareness skills that can be applied to  everyday routines.  

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An inspiring interview with Mandie Perez, a professional softball player who shares her story about dating a star athlete on campus.  She describes the "honeymoon phase," and how soon after her relationship was filled  with intensity, manipulation, and abuse.  This courageous interview will inspire many to realize that how we are treated,  matters.  Mandie emphasizes the importance to trust our intuition and to remember that we were raised with values and ethics and not to live in a life of fear.   Her strength and faith to realize that there was a way out,  will empower others.  

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History reveals that people use these apps with the hopes of falling in love while others take a different angle.  This interview provides insight on the things people can do to stay safe when using online dating apps as well as when meeting their matches for dates.   Learn steps you can take to prevent pretenders from weaving their way into your life.   

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An expert on Sex Trafficking, Chris Lim provides details on how sex traffickers target their victims through the internet.  He provides details on how sex traffickers work to befriend their victims and the techniques they use to manipulate, control and contain them.    He also provides recources that are availble and the importance of accurate awareness so that we can help others stay safe.  

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Barb is joined by a Domestic Violence Advocate who explains what the early warning signs are for domestic violence.  She provides an anology of how things can get extremely abusive over time.  Resources and information are provided on what to do to escape,  the importance of not going through this process alone and so much more!

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A surprise guest and a surprise host, as this episode highlights on how to live safely without living in fear. 

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In this interview with Pattie Fitzgerald, mom, educator and child advocate,  she discusses the warning signs for sexual predators in a child's environment.   She identifies specific behaviors and certain phrases to pay attention to when adults are around your child.  The very generous or complimentary teacher may have other intentions in mind.  She also discusses how kids can let their parents know that they feel safe.  Learn the universal hand signals and code words to implement with your family.  

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