
*Content warning: childhood abuse, sexual abuse, homophobia, rape, physical violence, sex trafficking, suicidal ideation, and suicide



John-Michael Lander is a former Olympic-bound diver and current actor, author, speaker, and victim advocate. His words and efforts have been seen everywhere from TIME magazine to the TED Talk stage. He has entitled his experiences of sexual abuse and trafficking “An Athlete’s Silence.” By sharing his story, his goal is to bring awareness to predatory practices in the athletic and education worlds, as well as to change the way society receives sexual abuse victims. I am so honored he joined me today to discuss how he’s transformed all that came next for him into healing for athletes of all ages.



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John-Michael’s website

https://johnmichaellander.com/



An Athlete’s Silence

https://anathletessilence.com/



John-Michael’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/johnmichaellander



Surface Tension by John-Michael Lander

https://amzn.to/3q7K1pt



Cracked Surface by John-Michael Lander

https://amzn.to/42499uk



Darkness to Light: End Child Sexual Abuse

http://d2l.org



Survivor Space

https://survivorspace.org/Congress Re-Introduces Bill to Protect Kids From Online Sexual Abuse. Here’s What to Know

https://time.com/6273895/congress-re-introduces-bill-to-protect-kids-from-online-sexual-abuse/



The Army of Survivors

https://thearmyofsurvivors.org/



National Coalition to End Sexual Exploitation

https://endsexualexploitation.org/



Additional resources + non-profit organizations

http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources






22: [John-Michael Lander] An Athlete’s Silence

What happens after the experiences of true crime survivors have been shared with the world? Does the media truly capture all it entails to survive such tragedy in the public eye? What comes after the convictions are in, the cameras stop rolling, and the court of public opinion has spoken? Can sharing our stories lead to justice, and is there ever really justice?

These questions and many more are discussed on the new true crime docuseries podcast brought to you by Broken Cycle Media (https://www.brokencyclemedia.com/) .

What Came Next (http://www.instagram.com/whatcamenext_podcast) is co-created and produced by Something Was Wrong (http://www.somethingwaswrong.com) ’s Tiffany Reese and host, award-winning writer, victim advocate and true crime survivor Amy B. Chesler (http://www.amybchesler.com) .

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Education

Training

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Higher Education

K-12

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Content warning: mental illness, animal abuse, animal cruelty, violence, domestic violence, and murder.



Eric Johnson is a security professional, author, co-victim of murder, and victim advocate from Michigan. He launched himself towards a career designed to protect and serve the safety of consumers at a very young age. However, his career in victim advocacy would begin after losing his father Bill (and Bill’s beloved dog) to domestic violence in 2021. What came next in terms of the legal system and in terms of his healing is a testament to Eric’s immense strength and fortitude, and the Broken cycle Media team is immensely grateful he was willing to share his time and perspective with us this week.



This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Bill Johnson.



Eric's Linktree:

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Eric's Book, My Father's Story: The Murder of the Best Man I've Ever Known:

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Eric’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ericjauthor1



For a list of related non-profit organizations & resources, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources 



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70: [Eric Johnson] Time Stood Still // Part 1

Content warning: domestic violence, domestic abuse, physical, verbal, mental, and emotional abuse, child-to-parent violence, child-to-family violence, sibling abuse, elder abuse, intrafamilial abuse, murder, and familicide. 



Tabatha Ross-Brown is a Michigan familywoman, certified mental health support specialist, victim advocate, and founder of the non-profit organization Parent Real Talk. After providing her services to parents-in-need, Tabatha came to realize that America severely lacked awareness and available resources for families experiencing violence or abuse by a child-age perpetrator. She set out on a mission geared towards awareness, treatment, and prevention of child-to-family - and more specifically child-to-caregiver - violence. Her efforts have included the establishment of the very first American-based child-to-parent violence Awareness Day in several counties in Michigan, and her goal is to establish a nationwide awareness day. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for this advocate interview with Tabatha, as well as all of her time, expertise, and related work. 



Sources:



United Kingdom Law: United Kingdom Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance



Florida 2017 Legislation: Support for Parental Victims of Child Domestic Violence



Danger assessment: https://www.dangerassessment.org/uploads/DA_NewScoring_2019.pdf (CPVA adult and minor child danger assessment attached)



Roundtable Discussion YouTube video: https://youtu.be/p6DAO2wAztA?si=jSTxydjz8ImRZDbl



Breakaway Videos: Escape From Clothing Grab, Escape From A Bear Hug, Defense Against Punches, Safety Stance



Resources:



Parent Real Talk nonprofit organization: https://www.parentrealtalk.com/



PEGS: Parent Education Growth Support: https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/join-in-cpa-awareness-day



Roundtable Discussion Informational Booklet w/ Michigan Commissioner's Recognition: https://www.parentrealtalk.com/cpva2023



Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LetsGetRealwithParentTalk



Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lets_get_real_with_parent_talk/



Trauma Resource Institute: https://www.traumaresourceinstitute.com/crm



iCHILL Wellness App: https://www.ichillapp.com/






69: [Tabatha Ross-Brown] Believed Instead of Blamed

Episode content warning: cults, cultic behavior, multi-level marketing, MLMs, pyramid schemes, ponzi schemes, white collar crime, scams, and fraud.



Roberta Blevins is a mom, business owner, consumer protection & victim advocate, and podcaster from Southern California. She began her professional life as a creative multi-hyphenate who juggled several different jobs and careers to provide for herself and her family. However, when she found out about LuLaRoe (a U.S.-based women's fashion company), she believed it would be the answer to her desire for simplification and success. Within a few years though, Roberta would realize - along with many other LuLaRoe business owners - that the company offered a much different reality. As a result, Roberta has gone on to share her experiences in the media - including the documentary LuLaRich, in her hit podcast Life After MLM, as well as in the courtroom for legal purposes. The Broken Cycle Media team is extremely grateful for Roberta’s advocacy and awareness work, as well as everything she shares with our audience today. 



Roberta's website

https://robertablevins.com/



Roberta’s Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/therealrobertablevins



Life After MLM

http://lifeaftermlmpod.com



WA Office of Attorney General on LuLaRoe Settlement

https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/lularoe-pay-475-million-resolve-ag-ferguson-s-lawsuit-over-pyramid-scheme



Amazon's LuLaRich

https://www.amazon.com/LuLaRich-Season-1/dp/B09CFXPNSX



FTC on MLM & Pyramid Scheme Profits

https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/public_comments/trade-regulation-rule-disclosure-requirements-and-prohibitions-concerning-business-opportunities-ftc.r511993-00004%C2%A0/00004-57286.pdf



If you believe you or a loved one have been a victim of financial fraud or unethical business practices, please visit the FTC website at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/ to make a claim. 



For a list of other non-profit organizations and resources, please visit http://www/somethingwaswrong.com/resources






68: [Roberta Blevins - Amazon’s LuLaRich] True Con


Content Warning: substance use disorder, substance abuse, gun violence, murder, and unsolved murder.



Madison McGhee is a producer, documentarian, podcaster, and co-victim of murder from West Virginia. After learning about her father’s unsolved murder in her teen years, Madison devoted herself and her future career to bringing awareness about her father’s long-since cold case. In her hit podcast, Ice Cold Case, she highlights her own investigation in to her father’s twenty-two year old murder and all that continues to come next in her journey. The Broken Cycle Media team is honored to have this discussion with Madison about the power of her work and how she’s harnessed the media to obtain what justice may be still available for her and her father.



Sources: 



Ice Cold Case

http://www.icecoldcase.com



Madison's Website

https://www.madison-mcghee.com/



Madison's Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/madison_mcghee/



Marshall Project on Cold Case Rates

https://www.themarshallproject.org/2022/01/12/as-murders-spiked-police-solved-about-half-in-2020



Resources:



For a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit http://www.somethingwaswrong.com/resources



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67: [Madison McGhee] Ice Cold Case

Content warning: substance abuse, substance use disorder, illegal commerce, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, physical and sexual violence, torture, abduction, and trafficking. 



Brandon Andres Green is a father, familyman, survivor of abduction, trafficking, and torture, and immensely strong victim advocate. He faced trauma as a youth in Oklahoma, and recognizes those events as pivotal points in his personal journey. By the time he was eighteen, he had been launched down a path rife with dangerous, illegal activities. But just weeks after graduating high school, on Independence Day 2003, his freedom from a life of physical pain would be stolen from him forever. Still, Brandon remains to be a beacon of light, love, and hope for everyone who hears his story. The Broken Cycle Media team is honored he was willing to share some of his journey and what came next for him with us today.



Sources:



Subterranean Psychonaut by This Land Press 

https://thislandpress.com/2013/07/28/subterranean-psychonaut/



House Approves Updated Language in Statutes Related to Child Sex Trafficking

https://www.okhouse.gov/posts/news-20240306_1

 

Resources:



For a list of related non-profit organizations, please visit somethingwaswrong.com/resources



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22: [John-Michael Lander] An Athlete’s Silence

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