Silent No More

Season 1 of Silent No More is complete. Thank you for listening and holding these stories with care. Season 2 is coming soon!

A family member abused her as a child. Years later, it happened again, this time by a rabbi she looked up to for guidance.

In this episode of Silent No More, Chana Leah (@chanaleahbleznick) shares her story of surviving abuse by both a family member and a rabbi, and how she found her way to God through Chabad and healing through Al Anon.

📖 Preorder My Body Is Mine: https://bettersafethansilent.org/book A children's book teaching body safety, coming to families everywhere.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Support and Helplines:

RAINN, www.rainn.org

1-800-656-HOPE

1in6, www.1in6.org

Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org

Zaakah, www.zaakah.org

Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org

Ray of Hope, rayofhopeus.org

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

Learn more about our work, including our children's book My Body Is Mine, at bettersafethansilent.org

The night before her uncle's wedding, while her whole family celebrated around her, he sexually abused her. The next day, she sat at his wedding and smiled for photos like nothing happened.

In this episode of Silent No More, Lifshy shares her story of surviving abuse by a family member, and how the dynamics around her allowed it to happen.

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Support and Helplines:

RAINN, www.rainn.org 1-800-656-HOPE

1in6, www.1in6.org

Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org

Zaakah, www.zaakah.org

Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org

JCASA, jcasavictims.org

Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

Learn more about our work, including our children's book My Body Is Mine, at bettersafethansilent.org

In this episode of Silent No More, I sit down with Dr. Rikki Herbst to discuss the darker side of advocacy. While pursuing justice against my abuser, I trusted an influencer who claims to stand up for survivors of abuse.

We talk about accountability, performative advocacy, how to recognize safe advocates, and the harsh reality many survivors face when they dare to speak up and tell the truth. This episode isn’t about exposing names. It’s about exposing patterns, and why survivors deserve so much better.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

He was a child when it happened. Years later, Rabbi Avremi Zippel faced his abuser in court, and won. In this episode of Silent No More, he shares how he turned pain into courage, silence into justice. You won’t want to miss this powerful story of survival, strength, and speaking up.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Recommended Resources:

Saprea https://saprea.org/

Not What I Expected Book https://a.co/d/019swYXW

Support and Helplines:

RAINN, www.rainn.org 1-800-656-HOPE

1in6, www.1in6.org

Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org

Zaakah, www.zaakah.org

Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org

JCASA, jcasavictims.org

Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

In this episode, I sit down with Blimie Heller of Unconditional Parenting to explore how respectful parenting is a powerful form of child sexual abuse prevention. Prevention doesn’t start with stranger danger. It starts at home, in everyday moments of connection, boundaries, and respect. If you care about raising confident, protected kids, this conversation is for you.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Recommended Resources:

Sacred Not Secret Course https://elishevaliss.com

Unconditional Parenting www.blimieheller.com

Support and Helplines:

RAINN, www.rainn.org 1-800-656-HOPE

1in6, www.1in6.org

Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org

Zaakah, www.zaakah.org

Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org

JCASA, jcasavictims.org

Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

We rarely talk about how childhood sexual abuse shapes adult intimacy. In this episode, I sit down with licensed sex therapist Yachet Mirkin for the sex conversation you never had (but wish you did) - trauma, desire, and healing, honestly unpacked.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Recommended Resources:

The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis

Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

It Wasn't Your Fault by Beverly Engel

Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

Allies in Healing by Laura Davis

Support and Helplines:

RAINN, www.rainn.org 1-800-656-HOPE

1in6, www.1in6.org

Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org

Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org

Zaakah, www.zaakah.org

Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org

JCASA, jcasavictims.org

Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org

Contact: Yachet [email protected] 214-306-5569

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with a survivor whose healing journey led her somewhere extraordinary — into the therapy room. She turned her own pain into purpose, and today she helps others navigate their darkest moments with compassion, strength, and deep understanding.

Her story is not about the details of what happened — it’s about resilience, transformation, and the power of choosing to heal in your own way. This conversation is grounding, inspiring, and a reminder that survivors can (and do) rise into roles that change lives.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these resources:

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE or rainn.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

Leah can be reached at [email protected]

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, including abuse by parent. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Sarit was raised in an ultra-Orthodox community in Israel — and survived unthinkable abuse by her father, a respected rabbi. Now, she’s breaking her silence to bring truth, justice, and hope to survivors everywhere.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these resources:

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE or [rainn.org]

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

Episode 2: Cancer or Child Abuse? Yonah’s Story

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

What happens when abuse is so severe, that it’s mistaken for cancer? In this powerful episode, Yonah shares his story of being abused by his teachers and the devastating physical and emotional toll it took on him for many years. His courage to speak out shines a light on the hidden realities of child abuse and the urgent need for awareness and action.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these resources:

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE or [rainn.org]

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

Zaakah Confidential support and advocacy. Call or WhatsApp: 845-418-3112

You are not alone. Help is available.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, including abuse by a sibling. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this deeply moving episode, Chanie shares her courageous story of surviving abuse at the hands of her brother while growing up in Brazil—a country where child sexual abuse remains a hidden crisis affecting thousands every year. Her voice breaks through the silence to expose painful truths and bring hope to survivors worldwide. Through her story, we confront the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and healing.

If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these resources:

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE or [rainn.org]

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

You are not alone. Healing is possible.

The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.