Defiance of Silence - A Sacred Witness
Defiance of Silence – A Sacred Witness is a podcast for survivors, healers, and those who walk beside them. Together, we stand against the silence that isolates and embrace the silence that allows us to be truly heard.
Hosted by Valerie — a U.S. Army veteran, Nurse, survivor, and trauma-informed witness — the show was born from her own two-decade journey of healing from sexual trauma and the power of being witnessed. Through real and unpolished conversations, guests share stories of courage, grief, resilience, and awakening.
This is not therapy. This is not performance. This is sacred witness. A space where vulnerability becomes strength, and where no one has to carry their story alone.
New episodes release every other week.
Defiance of Silence - A Sacred Witness
Latest Episodes
Jason - Staying Human Under Pressure: What Trauma Surgery Teaches Us About Leadership, Presence, and Carrying the Weight
Ayana - When Resilience Isn’t Enough: Choosing Transilience
Lauren - Not at the Expense of Me
Victoria - Safety First: Science, Heart, Humor & EMDR
Nicole - Breaking The Vow Of Silence
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