February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Join us on this journey to Empowering Teens to Recognize Healthy Relationships and Trust Their Own Voice In this month’s podcast, hear from Sofia Veronesi, a survivor and a member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team.

Sofia is a junior in college, and she is courageously sharing her story to help empower teens to recognize healthy relationships, trust their instincts, and find their own voice.

Topics Discussed:

• Teen Sexual Violence Awareness Month
• The importance of empowering teens to recognize healthy relationships
• Common misconceptions about what abusive relationships look like
• The emotional and legal aftermath
• The role of isolation, mind games, and the influence of social media in abusive relationships
• Encouragement to speak up, reach out for help, and prioritize self-love and self-worth
• The critical importance of supportive friends, family, and advocacy communities

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In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, Jocelyn Maminta welcomes Michelle Giorno to share her journey from survivor to advocate. Michelle recounts the terrifying night of her assault in her own home, the challenges that followed, and the nonlinear process of healing. She talks about the significance of survivor's sharing their story and how the Jane Doe No More's Survivors Speak workshop has helped her gain confidence and clarity in speaking about her experience. Michelle also offers advice to those considering sharing their own story. If you would like to learn more about Jane Doe No More's Survivors Speak program go here.Michelle Giorno is a survivor, educator, and an active member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team since 2015. Michelle found purpose in using her voice to inspire and empower others, raise awareness about sexual abuse and assault, and advocate for healing. Topics Discussed:

• The journey of healing and personal growth
• How to start telling your story
• The role and importance of therapy
• Healing as an ongoing journey
• JDNM's Survivor Speak program
• The impact of speaking at schools
• Everyone is worthy of healing and forgiveness

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In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta welcomes back licensed trauma therapist and Survivor Speak member Patti Ieraci for an honest conversation about navigating holiday stress and practicing self-care. Together, they explore why the holidays can be triggering for many, especially for trauma and sexual assault survivors. Patti shares actionable tools for coping, how to set healthy boundaries, and ways to honor feelings of grief and loneliness.

This episode encourages listeners to embrace authenticity, check in with their emotional needs, and frame the new year not by what they want to accomplish, but by how they want to feel. Whether you find joy or difficulty in the festive season, this conversation offers comfort, hope, and empowering steps toward peace.

Topics Discussed:

• How the holidays can be a stressful time for many
• Common sources of holiday stress
• Holiday stress can trigger anxiety, depression, and past traumas
• The unique challenges sexual assault survivors face during family gatherings
• Navigating rooms with potential assailants
• The concept of “micro regulation” and practical self-care tools
• The importance of deep breathing to signal safety and bring oneself into the present moment
• Strategies for setting healthy boundaries
• Coping methods for grief and loneliness during the holidays

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