In this crossover episode, we sit down with Dave Markel, a retired police detective and host of the Sexual Assault Survivor Stories (SASS) podcast. Together, we explore the complexities of rape culture, the role of humor in conversations about sexual violence, and how trauma impacts the brain long after the event itself.

Dave shares insight from his years in law enforcement and his current work with survivors, helping us bridge the gap between the systems that fail and the stories that deserve to be heard. Cheers!

Check out Survivor School: https://www.survivor-school.com/free?ref=WTDS

Listen to Dave's SASS podcast:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33U3Vn4jGkzNf5weufDnjB?si=e27e90ebc492437e

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexual-assault-survivor-stories/id1653248814

Get Educated: www.rainn.org/statistics/victims-sexual-violence

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