Truth and Consequences

It's just me, Miranda, opening up about my reasons for filing a sexual assault lawsuit against my older brother, Mythbusters co-host Adam Savage. I fill listeners in on what's happened in my life since--and talk about statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, the NY Child Victims Act, my first tattoo, and more.

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Po Murray Chairs the grassroots non-profit organization, Newtown Action Alliance which formed in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy--and which I helped found. Po explains the grassroots group's efforts to stem gun violence through legislation and cultural change. We talk about activism as a means of addressing trauma, and the widespread effects of gun violence in America.

Visit the Newtown Action Alliance website and sign up for newsletters with action alerts and updates, or volunteer from anywhere in the country.

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Psychotherapist and EMDR consultant Barbara Heffernan, LCSW explains how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works and walks listeners through the application of this effective trauma treatment. Barbara discusses the positive outcomes she sees as a trauma specialist when treating patients with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR. Miranda describes her own brief experience as an EMDR patient and asks Barbara for her take on the results. 

Show Notes
Learn about Barbara Heffernan’s psychotherapy practice and coaching courses and YouTube channel including her video on EMDR.

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My first returning guest Kathryn Robb talks with me about changes to Title IX (put in place by Betsy DeVos) that make it harder for victims of sexual assault to get justice, as well as updates in child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws and the added risk posed by the pandemic for current victims of child abuse.

Show Notes
Child USA website statute of limitations information
Child USA website laws around the country
Child USAdvocacy website

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My guests Irish and Kenaz describe their work as volunteer members of Bikers Against Child Abuse, or BACA. The group’s mission is to create a safer environment for abused children. They do this by working in conjunction with local and state officials when it has been determined that the child is frightened by their environment and could benefit from BACA’s protective services. These include emotional support and a physical presence when appropriate, including during court proceedings and as a countermeasure against intimidation from abusers and their backers.

Visit their website Bacaworld.org and read the journal article evaluating BACA's effectiveness. Donate to the organization. 

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Somatic Experiencing taps into the science of the autonomic nervous system to treat trauma in a non-invasive manner. Expressive art therapist Carol Hodson explains this intriguing treatment modality and also discusses the power of art as a healing tool. 

Video: What Israeli Schoolchildren Sing to Deal With Rockets
https://youtu.be/1LG2Qkcn7iM 

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Miranda shares her thoughts about the ways trauma and loss in the present tend to bring up trauma and loss from our past. And how it happened to her on a trip to the grocery store at the height of the pandemic. 

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Francine Wheeler is a singer, songwriter, playwright, and actress whose 6 year-old-son Ben Wheeler died in the 2012 Sandy Hook School shooting. Francine talks with Miranda about coping with her grief, living differently in the aftermath of immense loss, and how she continues to create meaning and find joy.

Learn about the Wheelers’ non-profit organization, Ben’s Lighthouse whose mission drives them “to foster all children’s potential to build a more compassionate and connected world”. Explore the website and see videos of Francine performing excerpts from The Isle of Skoo™ program she created for children to learn about their feelings. 

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La Shanda Sugg is a licensed professional counselor, trainer, and consultant specializing in trauma therapies. We discuss the ways our past trauma shows up in everyday lives and relationships and how this knowledge can lead to healthier thinking and behaviors, including specific advice for coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 La Shanda owns Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting LLC in Ohio and is the host of the Labors of Love podcast. 

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Miranda shares her thoughts about the podcast's first season...her mission for the show,  what she's learned since episode one, and what's coming up next season. She recalls each of her uniquely wonderful guests and the valuable lessons they imparted.

Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website coaching page. 

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Find the Truth & Consequences website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Find the Second Wound website, Facebook page, Instagram & Twitter accounts. Learn about personal coaching with host Miranda Pacchiana, MSW on the Second Wound website coaching page.