Smart Talks

Child sexual abuse, domestic violence, kidnapping, and rape—Liza survived it all. Now, she uses her experience to inspire others as a top-ranked keynote speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and mother. In this episode, Liza shares the story of what she endured and how she found the strength to move forward despite all odds.

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Visit Liza’s official website at www.lizapavlakos.com.
Visit the website Liza mentions at 49:52, www.positivebreakthroughs.com, where you can access the coaching programs she mentioned.
See Liza’s upcoming book, Voiceless No More, here. (Note: currently this link leads to a picture of the cover. We will provide a link to preorder/buy Liza’s book once available.)
Follow Liza on Instagram and Facebook.
Chat 24/7 with support specialists at the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline.
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Read the full episode transcript at elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-talks-2-05.

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Elizabeth Fisher Good is the founder of the Selah Way Foundation and has helped provide freedom to nearly 10,000 survivors. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses her new book, Groomed,  and some ways that parents can start now to protect their children. She also discusses the work of her foundation and different methods of healing that have worked for her and the women she has helped.

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To learn more about Elizabeth’s book Groomed and the different programs/groups available, visit www.freewithe.com.
To learn more about The Selah Way Foundation and all of the Prevention resources discussed in this episode, including The Cool Aunt Series, S.P.E.A.K. Up, and how to set parental controls on your child's smartphone and gaming devices, visit www.freewithe.com/theselahway.
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Follow the Selah Way Foundation on Instagram.
Follow Selah Freedom on Instagram and Facebook.
For the full show transcript, head to www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-talks-2-04.
Learn more about the Elizabeth Smart Foundation's Smart Defense program.

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Tessa grew up in the world of rock music as the stepdaughter of BoDeans founder Kurt Neumann. Now a mother and advocate, Tessa shares the story of how she was targeted, groomed, and abused by her stepfather's bandmate when she was just nine years old. After the extreme backlash and publicity her story received, Tessa knows just how powerful the words "I believe you" can be.

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Listen to Tessa's podcast "Strong" here.
Follow Tessa on Instagram.
Follow the Strong Podcast on Instagram.
Read the article where Tessa first shared her story with the public.
Learn more about the Elizabeth Smart Foundation's We Believe You campaign.

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Coco Berthmann was a victim of human trafficking at the hands of her family until she escaped at age 15. After her escape, she once again found herself abused by the therapist she had turned to for help. Now, Coco is a powerful advocate against human sex trafficking and for societal healing. Listen to her recount her story and give advice for helping communities heal.

Show notes:

• Read the full episode transcript.
• Follow Coco Berthmann on Instagram and Facebook.
• Chat 24/7 with support specialists at the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline.
• Chat with the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
• The Coco Berthmann Scholarship Fund.
• Join our community of monthly givers who help support survivors

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Welcome to Season 2 of Smart Talks! To kick the season off, Elizabeth recounts her rescue and her reaction to the support she received from people across the country. While not every survivor receives the same outpouring of support as Elizabeth, Smart Talks is a place where both survivors and supporters can find a sense of community as we learn and move forward together.

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See the full episode transcript at elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-talks-2-01
Follow the Elizabeth Smart Foundation on Instagram and Facebook.

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Join Elizabeth as she wraps up Season One of Smart Talks with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. In this finale, Elizabeth shares her thoughts and takeaways from the many survivors, therapists, and experts who generously gave their time to share their stories and insights. Be sure to join us for Smart Talks Season Two, coming in 2021. Email suggestions for the next season to [email protected].

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Nicole Tanner knows what it feels like to have a child go missing. Her daughter disappeared after meeting a man on Tinder. Now, Nicole helps parents understand how to teach their children phone and internet safety. She also explains the importance of creating an open dialogue with children about intimacy and potentially dangerous situations.

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Victim advocates are trained to support victims through information and emotional support. Having served with multiple organizations dedicated to fighting sexual violence, Chelsea Kilpack is a victim advocate, self-defense instructor, and educator. In this episode, she shares the importance of victim advocacy and the role of self-defense in empowering women.

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Tom Wadleigh is an expert in treating those struggling with sexual addiction and their partners. He focuses on creating a compassionate environment for clients to talk about their trauma as well as developing a supportive community for each person’s recovery process. In this episode, Tom shares how family systems intervention is used in the treatment of trauma.

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Trafficked by her husband, Jenna McKaye tells the story of her abuse, escape, and healing. She now uses her voice to raise awareness, train emergency professionals, and bring hope to other survivors.

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