
What They Don’t Say is a survivor-led podcast hosted by Shannon Porter, originally co-created with Lauren King. The show takes an unfiltered look at sexual assault, trauma, and the justice process, while making these conversations more honest and approachable. Sexual assault is an epidemic we silence instead of solve. Through lived experience, expert insight, and the topics people avoid, the podca... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Sexual assault does not just impact the survivor. The impacts of it can often ripple through an entire family. In this episode, Shannon walks through the basics of what survivors wish their families understood, including how to respond when someone d... more
The Epstein Files were supposed to bring transparency. Instead, they exposed what survivors already know: institutions protect themselves first.
In this episode, Shannon sits down with Epstein survivor, advocate, and Founder, Jess Michaels, to unpac... more
Shannon sits down with Aaron Stone, a retired Army combat medic and survivor of sexual assault, to talk about what it means to live in silence for 18 years.
Aaron was raped at 15 by someone he trusted. In the aftermath, shame became his motivator—sh... more
This week’s episode is a crossover conversation with Dave Markel from Sexual Assault Survivor Stories.
This conversation centers around what survivors face every day: how people respond when a survivor shares their story, the misunderstandings that... more
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This podcast really helped me find people who have the same or similar issues that go on with Sexual Assault. Specifically the episode on deciding to do a court case or not. It was like all my thoughts and feelings were being read and I didn’t feel alone. Thank you so much for starting this podcast, you are doing so much and impacting a lot of people, people like me, thank you :)🩵
Shannon and Lauren don’t sugar coat anything and they speak to their audience. These are two strong young women that are sharing their perspective with honesty and clarity. Keep doing what you are doing, people need to hear from you!
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Centered around the themes of sexual assault, trauma, and the justice process, this survivor-led podcast highlights the lived experiences of survivors while also incorporating expert insights. The hosts foster an honest and approachable dialogue, breaking down taboo topics and aiming to bring awareness to the often-silenced epidemic of sexual assault. Each episode dives deep into various aspects of trauma recovery, consent education, and the complexities of navigating life after such experiences, providing listeners with relatable narratives and actionable support. The focus on community care and survivor advocacy serves as a powerful platform for informing, educating, and empowering those affected by trauma.
With candid discussions and pe... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Jess Michaels
2. Aaron Stone
3. Susan Bratton
4. Cindie Henrie
5. Dave Markel
6. Dianne C. Braley
7. Gabriella Lester
8. Allyson Kreps
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