Katie speaks up, for the first time publicly, about a moment that wrote on the slate of how she would show up in the world moving forward.

Follow along, as Katie shares how the very decision to speak up alone, has helped her to begin to heal years and years of emotional dis-ease. It takes an incredible amount of courage to speak about our trauma, and also, for the first time in this very public way.

As you listen, please send Katie some energetic love, and perhaps, by the end, you'll come to the same conclusion as Katie; we can't heal what we don't acknowledge. And, we can't heal what we're unwilling to allow ourselves to feel.

Through reflecting on her life, she's also been able to connect the dots of what happened to her, to certain behaviors and beliefs as she got older and the body of work she would create as an actress, voice-over, music creator, and artist.

It is my hope that this episode inspires courage, and also, that this message reaches teen girls and boys. As parents, we must have open communication about what "No" means, what boundaries are, how to protect oneself, the importance of a friend "buddy system," etc. And, open communication also helps your kids know that, as their parent (or even mentor), you're a safe person with whom to share these kinds of experiences. I'll talk more about this in the Takeaways & Reflections episode (episode 27).

In the meantime, listen with care, and then go have a much-needed convo with your teen, if you're a parent/mentor/guardian. And, if you haven't established a level of trust and safety, now's the time to start!


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