We Are Unquiet

Thalia Sizemore shares with Brea Ramos and listeners how she had a pattern of not being believed by others and how she had to overcome the doubts of others. Thalia's trauma follows her every day and changed pieces of who she is. At the same time, she keeps making baby steps to keep moving forward and develop resilience, finding strength especially through faith. We are all like Calla Lilies -- strong and beautiful.

Brea Ramos speaks with Venkayla Haynes about the challenges and positives of activism. 

Reach out to Venkayla through Twitter @VenkaylaHaynes and through email [email protected]

Brea Ramos talks with Janet Bayramyan about trauma and the brain, sensory therapies, and her perspectives as both a survivor of sexual trauma and a professional therapist.

Get in touch with Janet!

Email = [email protected]

Instagram and Facebook = therapy_with_janetb

Brea Ramos is joined by Dana P. Dana is a survivor of three sexual experiences including gang rape while in the military. Brea and Dana talk about how trauma is like a monster in the closet that eventually can't be contained any longer. For Dana, dealing with her trauma allowed it to become understood and controlled.

Get in touch with Dana at fromvictimtovictorious1.com

Brea Ramos speaks with Linda D. Wattley, host of The Truth Will Set You Free Show. Linda talks about her childhood filled with sexual abuse and domestic violence and how she learned to overcome so many of the lies these experiences left her with. Linda truly believes that the truth will set you free.

Contact Linda, get her books, and find out more at: http://www.lindadianewattley.com/authors-page/

This is one of the most honest, raw, and transparent interviews Brea Ramos has had the privilege of being part of. This episode's guest, Shannon shares what it's like to be a survivor of sexual trauma in the midst of struggle. Brea Ramos and Shannon talk about invalidating responses from loved ones and fear tied to trust, intimacy, and sex.

Get in touch with Shannon at [email protected]

Feel like a fly on the wall as Brea Ramos chats with Allen Vandever and Derek Hopkins, co-founders of Childhood Fractured. Allen and Derek will leave listeners feeling challenged and inspired to help with efforts to end childhood sexual abuse.

Melanie S shares with Brea Ramos her story of finding faith and hope amidst the pain of her story of sexual trauma and how having a faith community has been amazing for her healing.

Here are the links (series of 3) for the blog Melanie talks about in which she wrote about her experiences with repressed memories and faith. Rebecca Bender Initiative

Blog part 1

http://www.rebeccabender.org/blog/2016/3/21/2qd8y6zjumv56177ktv61r7w1jvtyi

Blog part 2

http://www.rebeccabender.org/blog/2016/3/21/how-to-know-if-you-are

Blog part 3

http://www.rebeccabender.org/blog/2016/3/21/how-to-know-if-y

Connect with Melanie at any of the following outlets:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Melanie S

Instagram: xomellyb

Twitter: xo_mellyb

Brea Ramos speaks with a fellow survivor and speaker, Angie. Angie shares how she has used her trauma as a positive force in her life. She also shares her experience with her local rape crisis center.

Brea Ramos is joined with Chardonnay Madkins, project manager at End Rape on Campus (EROC). Together, they create a call action to stand in solidarity with the marginalized especially during a time when rights are being threatened. Learn more about what has been going on with Title IX under the Trump Administration lately, your rights as a student, and the many ways you can partner with EROC to put an end to sexual violence on campus.

As a reminder: For people who want to get involved they can check out more information about Centering the Margins on EROC's website at endrapeoncampus.org, with the CTM website going live on October 12th. Also, sign up for EROC's action alerts at endrapeoncampus.org/receive-action-alerts/