DEAR KATIE PODCAST

Katie Koestner is the first person in history to speak out nationally as the victim of “date” rape. She appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18. The Dear Katie Podcast features survivors of sexual assault, rape, and abuse; supporters; authors; celebrities; and agents of change about their survivorship and support. Learn how their journeys can help all survivors and their supporters. Delve into backlash, legal systems, campus reactions, family and friends, mental health, PTSD, substance use, body image, and the journey from hurt to healing and thriving.

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Actor Anthony Edwards discusses the sexual abuse he experienced starting at the age of 12 by a trusted adult mentor, and how that experience informs his acting, his career, and his personal life. Edwards is a four-time Emmy-nominated actor and winner of the Golden Globe Award in 1998 for his work on the network television series ER.

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Antuan Magic Raimone speaks out as a survivor of sexual abuse, how he dealt with his trauma, and how the theater helps him find his strength. Antuan is an Author, TEDxSpeaker, Activist, and Actor with over 20 years of experience in Musical Theatre who is currently a Universal Swing for “Hamilton” on Broadway and across the U.S.

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Aishah Shahidah Simmons discusses the trauma and healing that would develop her artistic voice. Aishah Shahidah Simmons is the creator of NO! The Rape Documentary, and the editor of the 2020 Lambda Literary Award-winning anthology, love WITH accountability: Digging Up the Roots of Child Sexual Abuse.

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Lily speaks out about her own trauma after hearing Angela’s story and writing an article for the Tulane Hullabaloo. Lily’s journalism focuses on sexual violence on college campuses, an experience she knows all too well. In a shift from observer to subject, she brings to light how we can all work together to stop sexual violence.

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