Show Notes
Summary
Silence Voices, Stories of MST is a podcast dedicated to giving a voice to military sexual trauma survivors. The host, Rachel Smith, expresses gratitude to the participants for sharing their stories and encourages listeners to send positive energy and letters of support to the survivors. The podcast aims to create awareness, advocate for a safer military environment, and provide a platform for survivors, advocates, clinicians, and supportive organizations. The host shares definitions and facts about military sexual trauma and highlights the pervasiveness of the issue. The upcoming episodes promise thought-provoking discussions and inspiring stories. The host acknowledges the support of her family, boyfriend, and contributors to the IndieGoGo campaign, which aims to raise funds for production costs, awareness campaigns, accessibility, and podcast hosting and maintenance.
Takeaways
- Silence Voices, Stories of MST is a podcast dedicated to giving a voice to military sexual trauma survivors.
- The podcast aims to create awareness, advocate for a safer military environment, and provide a platform for survivors, advocates, clinicians, and supportive organizations.
- Military sexual trauma (MST) refers to a service member's experience with sexual assault or sexual harassment during their military service.
- MST can have a significant impact on survivors' mental and physical health, relationships, and work life.
- The podcast seeks donations through an IndieGoGo campaign to support production costs, awareness campaigns, accessibility, and podcast hosting and maintenance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Silence Voices, Stories of MST
04:02 Purpose of the Podcast
05:24 Discovery of the Pervasiveness of MST
07:37 Creating Awareness and Driving Change
09:27 Definition and Facts about MST
13:20 Expectations for Upcoming Episodes
14:43 Acknowledgments and Support
15:40 IndieGoGo Campaign and Call for Donations
17:33 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or others, please contact 911 or any of the following resources.
Suicide Prevention Hotline - 988
Veterans Crisis Line - 988, then press 1
NAMI - 1-800-950-NAMI (6264),
No material on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified and licensed physician or other medical care provider, and follow their advice.
Intro and Outro by Rich Culbreath - https://www.facebook.com/Lyricist4Lyfe
Podcast Mentor Benter Oluoch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benter-oluoch-ba944a179/
Marketing Advisor Rex Seaton - https://www.instagram.com/rexseaton
