In Part 1 of this two-part Get Safe series, Heather Brown sits down with Stuart Haskin, founder of Get Safe USA, reserve lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and nationally recognized safety educator.Stuart’s journey into safety work did not start in law enforcement. It started with personal trauma. As a young boy, he survived a violent attack that would later shape his life’s purpose. Instead of allowing fear to define him, Stuart turned that experience into a mission to protect others through awareness, education, and practical prevention strategies.In this episode, Stuart explains why awareness is the most powerful form of protection. He breaks down how most violence does not come out of nowhere. It escalates through missed signals, false familiarity, and ignored instincts. Drawing from decades of experience working with survivors, law enforcement, college campuses, and high-risk populations, Stuart shares how small shifts in awareness can interrupt danger before it becomes harm.Listen and subscribeFollow Defeating the Darkness on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.New episodes feature survivors, experts, and advocates working to expose darkness and protect others through truth and awareness.Get Heather’s bookDefeating the Darkness equips parents, survivors, and communities with insight, warning signs, and practical tools to help prevent abuse and protect the vulnerable.Available now through Heather’s website and major retailers.Sponsor the podcastPartner with Defeating the Darkness to support survivor-centered conversations and life-saving education.Sponsorship opportunities are available for aligned brands, organizations, and professionals who value awareness, prevention, and justice.Sponsors receive: • Podcast mentions and episode placement • Social media and digital exposure • Alignment with a trusted, mission-driven platformFor sponsorships, collaborations, or speaking inquiries, contact Heather through heatherbrownlaw.com