What happens when a survivor, still searching for love and normalcy, re-enters the same dating app that led to her trauma?

In part two of our conversation, Lisa continues speaking with Jane Doe, an artist, tech professional, and survivor, as she shares what happened when she returned to the dating app many months after her assault—only to be matched with another predator. What began as an attempt to reclaim her autonomy quickly turned into a chilling realization: predators and traffickers use dating apps as a hunting ground, and the platform’s algorithm may have led her straight into another dangerous encounter.

The professor from an elite school, with connections to many powerful and wealthy people, love-bombed her differently than her first match. Their relationship quickly escalated to her traveling many hours to an island. There, she was controlled – locked in a room, told when to eat, how to dress, when she could go outside, who she could work for, and more. 

As time went on, threats to her safety became more apparent, and she escaped that relationship only to be met with professional stalking and intimidation. With the help of a trafficking resource center and family. Jane was able to relocate to an unknown location for her safety. Her life is forever changed by this abuse.

Jane came on From Now On to educate others on the intersection of tech + exploitation through her own experiences. She wants to educate others on the complexities of sexual assault and human trafficking so that her own experiences can be utilized for good to help end exploitation, specifically as it relates to power imbalances and predatory playbooks. She believes if we collectively unpack and examine these playbooks and step away from the associated shame that wasn't ours to begin with, we can start to see they mostly utilize the same tactics. Healing isn't a linear journey so she uses her good days to help others impacted by harm.

From Now On…she’s not going to hide.

Thank you, Jane Doe. We are with you.

Below are some resources Jane Doe recommends: 

National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) – a nonprofit defending human dignity. Opposing sexual exploitation. Leading the movement through research, litigation, corporate and legislative policy. You can follow them @endexploitation on Instagram.

Rights4Girls advocates for the dignity and rights of young women and girls so that every girl can be safe and live a life free of violence and exploitation. You can follow them @rights4girls on Instagram.

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What happens when the search for love on a dating app turns into a dangerous trap? How do predators use technology to exploit vulnerabilities, isolate victims, and avoid accountability??

In today’s episode, Lisa welcomes Jane Doe, an artist, tech professional, and survivor, to share her harrowing experience of meeting a predator through a dating app designed for professionals. What started as a promising match quickly spiraled into a nightmare of love bombing, coercion, and violence—exposing the hidden dangers lurking behind the search for connection.

Jane and Lisa unpack the dark reality of online dating, revealing how traffickers, abusers, and serial predators use these platforms to operate in plain sight. They also discuss the systemic failures that allow this exploitation to continue and what can be done to hold both predators and dating apps accountable.

This episode is a sobering reminder of the hidden dangers behind the search for connection and a call to action to create safer spaces online and off.

Stay tuned for part two of our conversation with Jane Doe as she shares what happens next when she gets back on the app. 

Below are some resources Jane Doe recommends: 

National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) – a nonprofit defending human dignity. Opposing sexual exploitation. Leading the movement through research, litigation, corporate and legislative policy. You can follow them @endexploitation on Instagram.

Rights4Girls advocates for the dignity and rights of young women and girls so that every girl can be safe and live a life free of violence and exploitation. You can follow them @rights4girls on Instagram.

From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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What does it take to reclaim your body and rewrite your story when society labels you as broken? How do you confront shame head-on and emerge stronger than ever?

Today, we’re tackling the deep connection between shame, stigma, and self-worth.

In this episode, Lisa welcomes Ally Hensley, author of Vagina Uncensored: A Memoir of Missing Parts. Diagnosed as a teenager with a rare medical condition, Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome (MRKH), which changed her life forever, Ally faced decades of shame, self-blame, and disconnection from her body. But through her journey of creating her vagina and confronting her trauma, she found resilience, purpose, and a voice that refuses to be silenced.

Ally and Lisa dive deep into the power of confronting stigma and societal censorship around topics like abuse, body image, and sexual health. Together, they explore how storytelling and radical honesty can transform pain into strength, breaking the cycle of shame and empowering others to embrace their truths.

This episode is all about transformation—healing from within, reclaiming your power, and redefining what it means to live authentically.

From now on… let’s refuse to negotiate with our truths and embrace the courage to transform.

Ally Hensley is an author, speaker, and global ambassador for women's health. Born with MRKH syndrome, she advocates for awareness and support of this condition. Ally co-founded MRKH Australia and Global MRKH, and serves on the board of UK's MRKH Connect. Her podcast, Stigma Shakers, tackles taboo topics and has gained international recognition. VAGINA UNCENSORED: A Memoir of Missing Parts is her debut memoir, continuing her mission to redefine womanhood and challenge stigma surrounding sexual health.

Follow Ally on Instagram @ally__hensley. To learn more about Ally’s work, check out allyhensley.com. Buy her book VAGINA UNCENSORED: A Memoir of Missing Parts here. Check out her podcast, Stigma Shakers, here.

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Just a heads up: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and predatory behavior. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself.

Today, Lisa and Hana Katana, a musician, activist, and content creator, continue their conversation around the economy of abuse. One of the ways this system thrives is there a lack of education on what is sexual assault, consent, sex trafficking, and the reality of survivors trying to heal after an assault.

Lisa and Hana have a very frank conversation from survivor to survivor. Together, they are on a mission to collapse this economy of abuse and shift culture to support survivors and hold abusers accountable. 

No longer will survivors allow their abusers be able to walk free and thrive. 

This episode is all about education so that the general public can understand and support survivors who go public with their story of abuse. 

From now on… I am not ashamed. I’m empowered.

Hana Katana is a musician, activist, and content creator who exposed her abusers in the entertainment industry on social media. Since going viral, she has connected with other survivors of his abuse but has faced many attacks from her abuser's fans and the media. Hana Katana wants to foster safe spaces for survivors to speak out, so when other people are finally ready to name their abusers, they will be met with empathy and gratitude rather than victim blaming and shame.

You can follow Hana Katana @TheHanaKatana on Instagram, @HanaKatanaDragonSlayer on TikTok, @KatanaSpeaks on Twitter/X, and @HanaKatana on YouTube.

You can listen to her music on Apple Music & Spotify.

From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below:

Just a heads up: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and predatory behavior. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself.

When a survivor comes forward and tells their story publically, how do you feel? Do you support them? Do you distrust their story? What happens when the media gets a hold of the survivor’s story?

Today, we’re confronting the issue of the economy of abuse. The media, the entertainment industry, and the justice system all profit from exploiting a survivor. This is why survivors often take years to come forward with their stories. Rather than being supported and encouraged, they are judged, dissected, and questioned.

Lisa welcomes Hana Katana, a musician, activist, and content creator who exposed her abusers in the entertainment industry on social media. It went viral. Hana and Lisa discuss how, since going viral, she experienced exploitation from the media, the LAPD, and the rapper's fans. Although these powerful institutions use fans to question her credibility, aka she’s a “gold digger,” in reality, the media is profiting off of her story. 

Hana and Lisa want survivors who come forward to be supported given grace and empathy rather than victim blaming or shame.

This episode is all about calling out the systems that further harm survivors and holding these institutions accountable.

From now on… you’ll have to stay tuned for next week’s episode to find out. 

Hana Katana is a musician, activist, and content creator who exposed her abusers in the entertainment industry on social media. Since going viral, she has connected with other survivors of his abuse but has faced many attacks from her abuser's fans and the media. Hana Katana wants to foster safe spaces for survivors to speak out, so when other people are finally ready to name their abusers, they will be met with empathy and gratitude rather than victim blaming and shame.

You can follow Hana Katana @TheHanaKatana on Instagram, @HanaKatanaDragonSlayer on TikTok, @KatanaSpeaks on Twitter/X, and @HanaKatana on YouTube.

You can listen to her music on Apple Music & Spotify.

From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Have a story to share with us? Email us at [email protected]. Join our movement and keep up to date on all things From Now On by following us @fromnowonpod on all socials.

If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below:

What does it mean to be in and escape a “cult of one”? How can we change the conversation around narcissistic abuse to support survivors and break the cycle of harm?

In this episode, Lisa welcomes Vanessa Reiser, a therapist, survivor, and author of Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist’s Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People. Together, they confront the devastating realities of narcissistic abuse, detail the Tell a Therapist’s Hierarchy of Restoration and the steps survivors need to take when trying to break free.

Vanessa shares her groundbreaking insights on the parallels between narcissistic relationships and cult dynamics, unveiling how narcissists use tactics like love bombing, future faking, mirroring, triangulation, and isolation to manipulate their prey. Lisa and Vanessa discuss the narcissist playbook and how they use many forms of punishment to control their “cult of one.” Through Vanessa’s book and personal journey, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing abuse, reclaiming autonomy, and building a support system to foster healing.

This episode is a powerful call to action, challenging the narratives that glorify toxic relationships, naming abuse, stopping an ecosystem of chaos, and cultivating a life of radical self-love. Survivors deserve more than survival—they deserve autonomy, joy, and respect.

From now on… I will sit in truth.

Follow Vanessa @vanessareiserlcsw on Instagram, @vanessareiser on TikTok, and @vanessareiserteletherapy on Facebook. You can learn more about Vanessa Reiser and her therapeutic services by going to tellatherapist.net. Buy her book Narcissistic Abuse: A Therapist’s Guide to Identifying, Escaping, and Healing from Toxic and Manipulative People here.

From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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What happens when we stop viewing survivors as broken and start celebrating their resilience, creativity, and power?

In part two, Lisa continues her conversation with Sonya Passi, founder of FreeFrom and the subject of the powerful documentary SURVIVOR MADE. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 2 trans people in the U.S. will experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and the #1 obstacle to a survivor’s safety is financial insecurity. SURVIVOR MADE follows a group of survivors as they defy the odds - building their own thriving businesses in Los Angeles, lobbying for change in Washington DC, and fighting to prove that investing in survivors saves lives.

This episode delves into the documentary’s mission to redefine how society views survivors—not as victims bound by their trauma but as creators, innovators, and leaders who are rebuilding their lives with strength and purpose.

Lisa and Sonya explore how SURVIVOR MADE challenges media stereotypes by focusing on healing, joy, and community rather than trauma. They discuss the powerful message that financial independence and community support are the cornerstones of lasting freedom for survivors. By shifting the narrative, SURVIVOR MADE  inspires hope and empowers viewers to see survivors in a new light—as agents of change and contributors to a brighter future for us all.

From now on… I will not question my potential.

Visit survivormadedoc.com to rent and stream SURVIVOR MADE now, and to learn more about FreeFrom, Gifted, and how you can support survivors this holiday season and beyond.

Sonya Passi is the Founder & CEO of FreeFrom, a national organization transforming our society’s response to gender-based violence so that survivors and their families can thrive. To date, FreeFrom has served over 30,000 survivors and successfully changed policy to support the financial security of over 5.3 million survivors in the US. Sonya has been an anti-violence activist since she was 16 years old.

For her work in the field, Sonya was awarded the 2024 Elevate Prize and was listed in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Class of 2017 For Law and Policy. She has presented on her work to the UN, White House, members of Congress and federal agencies, several major corporations and various city and state agencies and commissions.

From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Have a story to share with us? Email us at [email protected]. Join our movement and keep up to date on all things From Now On by following us @fromnowonpod on all socials.

If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below:

What happens when survivors work to rebuild their lives after escaping abuse? How does society help—or hinder—their journey? What if we told you that investing in survivors could transform not only their lives but also our entire society?

Today, we’re confronting the systemic barriers survivors face in reclaiming their financial independence. Financial abuse is present in 99% of abusive relationships. Leaving these relationships and surviving is expensive.  

Lisa welcomes Sonya Passi, founder of FreeFrom, a grassroots nonprofit organization addressing the economic impact of gender-based violence. Sonya shares how FreeFrom is creating an ecosystem in which survivors can thrive. Sonya details how investing in survivors—through savings programs, entrepreneurial opportunities, and policy reform—not only helps them rebuild but also strengthens our economy and society as a whole. Survivors possess extraordinary resilience, creativity, and drive, and when we empower them, the ripple effects are transformative.

This episode is a call to shift our mindset: survivors aren’t just surviving—they’re building futures that benefit us all. Let’s support them! Together, we can create a society that values and uplifts those who have endured so much.

Stay tuned for part two of Lisa’s conversation with Sonya as they discuss SURVIVOR MADE, a new documentary that follows six survivors of gender-based violence as they strive to grow their

businesses during a make-or-break holiday season in LA.

You can learn more about Sonya Passi and FreeFrom by going to FreeForm.org. Check out GIFTED to support entrepreneurial survivors by purchasing their products. You can follow FreeFrom on @freefromdotorg and @giftedbyfreefrom on Instagram. Watch SURVIVOR MADE by going to survivormadedoc.com.

Sonya Passi is the Founder & CEO of FreeFrom, a national organization transforming our society’s response to gender-based violence so that survivors and their families can thrive. To date, FreeFrom has served over 30,000 survivors and successfully changed policy to support the financial security of over 5.3 million survivors in the US. Sonya has been an anti-violence activist since she was 16 years old.

For her work in the field, Sonya was awarded the 2024 Elevate Prize and was listed in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Class of 2017 For Law and Policy. She has presented on her work to the UN, White House, members of Congress and federal agencies, several major corporations and various city and state agencies and commissions.

From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Have a story to share with us? Email us at [email protected]. Join our movement and keep up to date on all things From Now On by following us @fromnowonpod on all socials.

If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below:

This episode contains discussions of violent assault, stalking, and PTSD. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself.

In a fight for your life, how would you react? Fight, flight, freeze or fawn? 

Today, Lisa addresses a serious issue that doesn’t discriminate: stalking. She shares what it was like to realize her former partner actually stalked her and her family. Lisa also welcomes Leigh Collins, a survivor, author & advocate for PTSD education and ferocity in girls & women.

Lisa and Leigh recount her experience surviving predatory stalking, assault, and extreme violence. Leigh details the long-term psychological effects, including PTSD, all while navigating her ex’s narcissistic discard and the legal system. Leigh and Lisa share how they both had to regain a sense of self, their voice, self-worth, and trust in others in the aftermath of their survival.

Leigh survived everyone’s worst nightmare. She has sat with and worked to tell her story. First for the trial, second for her own healing, and now for education and awareness. She advocates for encouraging ferocity and supporting little girls to maintain their assertiveness.

This episode is about how, when it comes to a fight for your life, you are stronger than you know. It’s also a reminder to trust your instincts – it only grows stronger with practice and understanding your self-worth.

From now on… every woman is reminded and feels the power of her ferocity.

You can follow Leigh @heymisscollines on Instagram and TikTok. To hear the Leigh’s full story of survival be sure to check out her TikTok or her podcast Extraordinary: A First-Hand Story of Survival. Go to extraordinary-podcast.com for survivor resources, exclusive photo galleries, and more.

From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and coercion. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself.

What would you do if you were put in an uncomfortable position with a powerful person? 

Today, Lisa shares a story on how she navigated unwanted advances while on a movie set and how standing up for herself benefitted her in the long run. Lisa also welcomes DROOVYY, an independent artist, singer-songwriter & DJ who shares her harrowing story of being trapped in an office at sixteen years old.

Lisa and DROOVYY recount her experience being a young breakthrough artist as a DJ in Mumbai, India, and the challenges she faced as a teenage girl in a male-dominated industry.  At 16, a well-known businessman in the industry ended up being a predator and attempted to take advantage of her.  This traumatic experience changed her forever.  

DROOVYY shares her healing journey and how a spiritual mentor guiding her to speak to her younger self empowered her to understand it wasn’t her fault. Now DROOVYY is a singer-songwriter producing positive and uplifting songs to empower women to see their worth.

This episode is about safety and empowerment. It’s about honoring our younger selves who have navigated unsafe situations and forgiving them for not knowing what we know now.

You can follow DROOVYY @droovvy on Instagram and @droovy.music on TikTok. Be sure to check out DROOVYY’s music on Spotify. 

DROOVYY, born and raised in Mumbai, India, is a versatile independent artist, singer-songwriter & DJ. Now based in Los Angeles, California, she is known for blending R&B, Trap, and Pop music, she is determined to make her place in the music industry, representing her country in the U.S. She believes that women hold the feminine power and wisdom which is the highest form of energy in the Universe!

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