Voices Beyond Assault presents A Conversation With...

John-Michael Lander: male childhood sexual assault survivor and author of Surface Tension

The Men of Voices Beyond Assault present A Conversation with John-Michael Lander.  At 14, John-Michael was an accomplished diver – destined to rise to the world stage in the Olympics. But soon after, the adults put in charge off his training, began grooming him and trafficking him into a life of sexual abuse. Thus began a secret life for John-Michael, filled with shame and guilt while still managing to win gold medals at the Norway and Danish Cups. John-Michael chronicled his story in two novels, Surface Tension and Cracked Surface. And he has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about sexual predators, the long-term effects of sexual abuse and survival. A certified Trainer and Life Coach with the Self-Talk Institution, John-Michael has been leading the way across the country with his writings, public speaking, workshops and many interviews. It is this story of John-Michael’s triumph, healing and helping others. we will focus on today.  Hosted by Craig Heiting and Lorward Choi.
 
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Gloria Masters: survivor of childhood sexual assault, trafficking and author of On Angel's Wings

The Men of Voices Beyond Assault present A Conversation with Gloria Masters .  Gloria is our first female guest and we invited her because of all the incredible work she does on behalf of survivors, both male and female.  Gloria  is a survivor of horrific abuse and sex trafficking by her father beginning at the age of 4, with knowledge and assistance from other family members including her grandmother.   Gloria’s  dreadful experience continued well into her teens and are chronicled in her books, “On Angel’s Wings: My Flight From Trauma to Grace” and “Flighpath to Healing.  Since becoming a survivor, Gloria has dedicated her life to helping other survivors.  She founded “Handing Back the Shame”, an organization devoted to helping survivors of CSA come forward, tell their stories and begin their healing. Through this organization and its video channel based in New Zealand, Gloria has provided a safe platform for many survivors, both male and female.   Hosted by Craig Heiting and Lorward Choi.
 

Lt. Darius Kawewhi: male childhood sexual assault survivor and CSA advocate

The Men of Voices Beyond Assault presents A Conversation with Lt. Dairius Kawewehi.  Dairius is a survivor of sexual and domestic abuse by his parents. At the age of 4, one of his teachers discovered he was being abused. At that point, Dairius was removed from his home and sent to the first of 5 foster homes. During this time, Dairius was forced to take the stand in a trial to convict his father of sexual abusing him. Between the age of 4 and 6, Dairius was part of this judicial process that resulted in his father being sent to prison until Dairius turned 21 years old. The trauma Dairius experienced from the trial was compounded by his being moved from foster home to foster home, resulting is Dairius to question his very existence. But Dairius ultimately persevered, mostly through his own determination, and now joins us as a Lt. in the US Navy, having graduated from Purdue University. This is a story of perseverance, faith, survival and ultimately...triumph!  Hosted by Craig Heiting and Lorward Choi.

Wade Robson: male survivor of childhood sexual abuse and Emmy-winning choreographer

The Men of Voices Beyond Assault present A Conversation with Wade Robson.  Wade took the courageous step to come forward and expose his story of sexual abuse by pop singer Michael Jackson, which began when he was just 7 years old. Wade's story was chronicled, along with survivor James Safechuck, in the documentary "Leaving Neverland." Wade and James also host a regular podcast called "From Trauma To Triumph", providing valuable resources to help survivors move through their own healing journeys.  Hosted by Craig Heiting and Lorward Choi.

Dr. Patrick Gannon: founder of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse and author of Soul Survivors

The Men of Voices Beyond Assault present A Conversation with Dr. Patrick Gannon, a clinical psychologist, currently practicing in San Francisco, and founder of ASCA (Adult Survivors of Child Abuse). Dr. Gannon is also the author of Soul Survivors: A New Beginning for Adults Abused as Children in which he first debuted his 21-step program for healing from the trauma resulting from childhood abuse. We will be exploring with Dr. Gannon the effects of emotional, physical and sexual abuse as children on both men and women.  Hosted by Craig Heiting and Lorward Choi.  
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Perry Power: male survivor of childhood sexual abuse and author of Breaking the Silence

The Men of Voices Beyond Assault presents A Conversation with Perry Power, author of "Breaking The Silence" which details Perry's sexual abuse at the hands of his step-grandfather when Perry was a child. This interview details Perry's struggles as a result of his abuse and his ultimate healing as a result of coming forward and telling his story.  Hosted by Craig Heiting and Lorward Choi.
 
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