
Welcome to the Beyond Fear Podcast. We are your hosts, Alexa Sardina and Alissa Ackerman. This podcast is a labor of love, created by two friends and criminologists who have spent their entire careers studying everything about sex crimes. The twist? We are also both survivors of sexual violence and as "survivor scholars" we approach our work with both hats on. Join us as we take you Beyond Fear. C... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||

As we close out the season, we invite our listeners to submit any questions they may have for the season 2 finale! Send us any questions you may have at beyondfearpodcast@gmail.com
This episode of Beyond Fear is truly groundbreaking. We welcomed four esteemed guests - Nadiah Mohajir, MPH, Dr. Maryyum Mehmood, Dr. Guila Benchimol, and the Rev. Dr. Danielle Tumminio Hansen - to lead a discussion about sexual harm that occurs acro... more
Welcome to Episode 10 Beyond Fear listeners! We realized that it has been a while since we caught you up on the work that we have been doing outside of the podcast. In this episode, we interview each other about the projects that have been keeping us... more
Throughout this podcast, we have discussed the ways in which sexual harm impacts survivors psychologically, emotionally, and physically. A less talked about consequence stems from abuse that occurs within the context of institutional environments tha... more
Probably one of the most underrated podcasts I’ve had the fortune to come across as someone who is indescribably perplexed by the sociology and psychology of criminals (particularly those who commit sex crimes).
Although I’m in it mostly for the deeper dive into criminology by legitimate field experts (keep it coming!), I greatly admire and respect the insurmountable compassion baked into every episode.
Also, I’m like… So inexplicably happy Alexa and Alissa somehow found each other. Their lov... more
Heard of this podcast from my other fav (women and crime) and so far I’m loving it. I may never be able to go back to non-expert podcasts!
Thank you both for your bravery and sensitivity around this unspoken and difficult content. Thank you for the knowledge.
As a practitioner in the field and a woman who has men and women in her life who are navigating survival from both sides of this complicated reality, your contribution is needed, appreciated and informed.
Bottom line: highly recommend
Beautiful tone. Respectful, inspiring, educational. Everything I ask for in a podcast. Respect these ladies a lot and look forward to every new episode.
From a fellow sex researcher, so happy to see this podcast! Can’t wait to share as part of my class ❤️










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