Smart Talks
Join kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart and Elizabeth Smart Foundation Executive Director, Heather Stockdale as they speak with therapists, survivors, and experts as they share stories of empowerment, recovery, and hope. If you or someone you know has ever experienced the horrors of sexual assault, then this podcast is for you!
Episodes
79 episodes
Season 4 BONUS EPISODE: Elizabeth's Brain Scan Results with Dr. Amen
PLEASE NOTE: This conversation regarding Elizabeth's results starts at 22:30, with the first part of the episode containing the conversation Elizabeth and Heather have with Dr. Amen from this season's episode 2. In this conversatio...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:45:42
Final Thoughts on Season 4
In the finale episode of Season 4 of Smart Talks, the hosts reflect on the impactful stories shared throughout the season, highlighting the resilience of survivors and the complex nature of justice. They discuss the importance of sharing person...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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Dangers of Online Dating and Spreading Awareness with Attorney and Survivor Taryn Evans
Taryn Evans shares her powerful journey as a survivor of sexual assault and her experiences navigating the criminal justice system as an attorney. She discusses her background in family law, the challenges she faced after her assault, and the i...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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46:20
How Pornography Can Lead to Sexual Violence with Dr. John Foubert
We are excited to introduce todays guest on Smart Talks, Dr. John Foubert! Dr. Foubert brings decades of experience and research in the areas of pornography and sexual violence. He served for 5 years as the Highly Qualified Expert for Sexual As...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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33:39
A Critical Conversation on Domestic Violence and Abuse with Actress Jana Kramer
We are so excited to share our powerful conversation with singer, actress, podcast host and NY Times Best Selling Author, Jana Kramer. Jana shares her journey from experiencing domestic violence to becoming an advocate for survivors. She discus...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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50:07
How Music and Storytelling Helped a Survivor Heal with Singer and Songwriter Jessica Willis Fisher
Meet the amazing Jessica Willis Fisher! Jess shares her journey from a tumultuous childhood as the oldest of 12 in a controlling and abusive environment to reclaiming her voice through music and storytelling. She discusses the complexities of g...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:08:18
The Unspoken Impact of Generational Trauma and Abuse with John Miller
Join us for a powerful conversation with business leader and entrepreneur John Miller. In this episode, John reflects on the recent release of Hometown Betrayal. This book is based on the true story of his late wife, Valarie Clark Miller, who e...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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44:30
From Foster Care to Healing: Overcoming Abuse with Influencer Emily Fauver
Emily Fauver is a military wife, mama to two, and social media influencer! She shares her inspiring journey from a troubled childhood marked by abandonment and abuse to becoming a beacon of hope and resilience. She discusses her experiences in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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Held Captive for 10 Years and Finding Hope Afterwards with Tanya Kach
Tanya Kach shares her harrowing story of being held captive for ten years, the grooming process that led to her abduction, and her journey of survival and healing. She discusses the importance of sharing her story to help others, the challenges...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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A Dive into How Trauma Affects the Brain and All Things Mental Health with World-Renowned Psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amen
This week, we’re excited to feature Dr. Daniel Amen-- world-renowned, Double-Board Psychiatrist and trailblazer in brain health and mental wellness! Join Elizabeth and our executive director Heather Stockdale as they dive into Dr. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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25:47
Welcome to Season 4 of Smart Talks!
Welcome to season 4 of Smart Talks! After a little break, we are so excited to be back! Host Elizabeth Smart introduces our new co-host Heather Stockdale, the Executive Director of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation (ESF). They discuss Heather's ex...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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28:05
3.17 Season Three Finale
Thank you for joining us for Season 3 of Smart Talks! In this episode, Elizabeth discusses her main takeaways from the season and leaves us with some final thoughts.Show notes:-View the full transcript and related lin...
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14:45
3.16 Julie's Healing Journey
Julie Whitehead is a survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic abuse, and human sex trafficking. Her story of abuse spans 31 years and was discussed in Smart Talks season 1, episode 14. Today, Julie joins Elizabeth to talk about the steps she's ...
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3.15 How Local Government and Organizations Can Work Together for Survivors
RISE (Restore Individual Self-Empowerment) Court is a court-sponsored program in the Akron, Ohio Municipal Court and is led by Judge Ron Cable. It was created to help adult female victims of human trafficking, prostitution, and sexual exploit...
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3.14 Stephanie's Story
When they were children, Stephanie and her sisters suffered sexual abuse at the hands of a brother-in-law. After the abuse was brought to light, more focus and worry went toward helping the abuser recover than toward helping his victims heal. S...
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3.13 National Center on Sexual Exploitation
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is the leading organization exposing the connections between all forms of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking, prostitution, pornography, and child sexual abuse. Dawn Hawkins...
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3.12 India's Story
India Oxenberg is a survivor of the NXIVM cult who now uses her experiences to help other survivors of cults and high control groups. She spent 7 years indoctrinated in the cult, and for many of those years suffered sexual abuse, starvation, to...
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3.11 Human Rights and Business
Erika R. George is the Samuel D. Thurman Professor of Law at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law, where she teaches constitutional law, international human rights law, international environmental law, and seminars on corporate ...
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36:03
3.10 What About False Reporting?
Usually, conversations about believing survivors of sexual violence bring up a very valid question: what about false reports? In this episode, Elizabeth talks about the danger of false reports, while also explaining why statistics show that it ...
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15:06
3.09 Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Appease
Rebecca Bailey, PhD is a leading family psychologist and equestrian who has become a world-renowned professional teacher, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. Dr. Bailey is the founder of Transitioning Families, a group of independently license...
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3.08 Cindy's Story
Cindy experienced abuse and harassment at the hands of one of her teachers. Starting in middle school and spanning over her teen years and into young adulthood, the abuse Cindy survived and endured became a source of misery, shame, and guilt in...
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45:33
3.07 Therapy Is Cool
Tiffany Roe is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CEO, entrepreneur, award-winning psychology teacher, and speaker. She's on a mission to inform the world that Therapy Is Cool™️. Tiffany is revolutionizing modern mental health as the "OG IG Th...
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41:49
3.06: Show Up for Service
Abby Palmer Cox became Utah’s first lady when her husband Spencer J. Cox was sworn in as governor on January 4, 2021. As Utah’s first lady, Abby hopes to inspire Utahns to break down the barriers that separate people from treating one another a...
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3.05 Tanya's Story
Honorable Tanya Gould is an activist fighting against human trafficking and striving to impact legislative policy and raise public awareness. She currently holds her second term and is co-chair on the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking....
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3.04 Raising Safe Children in the Digital Age
Elizabeth receives countless questions from parents about how to safely raise their children in the digital age, so we brought in someone poised to answer and provide help for these questions. Clay Olsen serves as the CEO and Founder of Impact ...
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