Secrets Worth Sharing

Mar 02 2025 25 ep. 26 mins 1

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Approachable advice on having better conversations about childhood sexual abuse with 'serious joy'.

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Repeated Behaviours & Childhood Sexual Abuse

Mar 02 2025 80 mins

For many who were sexually abused by other children, it can be common to ‘repeat’ the behaviours that wronged them, oftentimes without even realising. How do we start to address and prevent this reality in a way that manages shame safely? In this very intimate and raw episode, Sophia discusses the notion of being ‘an imperfect survivor’ with Soniah. Support the show You can

DOs and DONTs: Talking with Black Men about Childhood Sexual Abuse

Feb 16 2025 12 mins

[Dos and Dont's episode] How can the harmful stereotypes surrounding Black Men prevent recognition, understanding and healing from sexual abuse? Join Sophia and filmmaker Davy as they discuss disclosing as an adult, remembering the past, adultification biases, and the journey to healing. Support the show You can find out more about the project at www.secretsworthsharing.com We're o

Black Men & Childhood Sexual Abuse

Feb 02 2025 65 mins

How can the harmful stereotypes surrounding Black Men prevent recognition, understanding and healing from sexual abuse? Join Sophia and filmmaker Davy as they discuss disclosing as an adult, remembering the past, adultification biases, and the journey to healing. Support the show You can find out more about the project at www.secretsworthsharing.com We're on Instagram and Tiktok if

DOs and DONTs: Talking about Sex, Sex Work and Childhood Sexual Abuse

Jan 19 2025 7 mins

[DOS and DONTS Episode] How can sex work, when chosen and practiced safely, be a powerful tool to explore sexual feelings around abuse, and take control of humour? What can we learn from sex workers about body safety and talking with children? Join Sophia and sex worker Chelsea Peach as they discuss. Support the show You can find out more about the project at www.secretsworthsharin

Safe Sex Work & Childhood Sexual Abuse

Jan 05 2025 65 mins

How can sex work, when chosen and practiced safely, be a powerful tool to explore sexual feelings around abuse, and take control of humour? What can we learn from sex workers about body safety and talking with children? Join Sophia and sex worker Chelsey Peach as they discuss. IMPORTANT NOTE: By platforming Sex Work, we are not condoning children accessing porn and recognise that t

DOs and DONTs: Christian contexts for talking about childhood sexual abuse

Dec 15 2024 24 mins

[DOs and DONTs Episode] How can the values of Christianity be used by abusers, and how can they also be used by some to aid healing? Sophia interviews survivor and Pastor Chioma Alade, as she shares her journey with the church and teaches on what forgiveness actually means for survivors of sexual abuse. Support the show You can find out more about the project at www.secretsworthsha

Christianity & Childhood Sexual Abuse with Pastor Chioma Alade

Dec 01 2024 73 mins

How can the values of Christianity be used by abusers, and how can they also be used by some to aid healing? Sophia interviews survivor and Pastor Chioma Alade, as she shares her journey with the church and teaches on what forgiveness actually means for survivors of sexual abuse. Support the show You can find out more about the project at www.secretsworthsharing.com We're on Instag

DOs and DONTs: Using Humour to Talk about Childhood Sexual Abuse

Nov 24 2024 18 mins

[DOs and DONTs episode] When is it appropriate to use humour and comedy to talk about traumatic experiences like childhood sexual abuse? How can this actually help to educate us better about support? Join Sophia and comedian Jonny Pelham as he shares his experiences writing and performing his set for Live At the Apollo, which focused on his experiences of childhood sexual abuse. Su

Humour & Childhood Sexual Abuse with Apollo Comedian Jonny Pelham

Nov 17 2024 38 mins

When is it appropriate to use humour and comedy to talk about traumatic experiences like childhood sexual abuse? How can this actually help to educate us better about suport? Join Sophia and comedian Jonny Pelham as he shares his experiences writing and performing his set for Live At the Apollo, which focused on his experiences of childhood sexual abuse. Support the show You can fi

DOs and DONTs: Talking with your Partner

Sep 18 2024 12 mins

A reflection of ‘dos and dont’s for talking about childhood sexual abuse’, this time focusing on dating with Sophia's wonderful fiance Michael. Original episode aired on YouTube. We hope you enjoy this segment while we are busy preparing for season 2 of the podcast! Support the show You can find out more about the project at www.secretsworthsharing.com We're on Instagram and