In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with Kate Cooler a survivor, advocate, and member of the Jane Doe No More Survivors Speak team. Kate bravely shares her journey, from being groomed and assaulted as a teenager to her inspiring transformation into an EMT, police officer, and dedicated victim advocate.

She openly discusses the challenges she faced during her recovery, navigating the criminal justice system at a young age, and finding strength in healing. Kate’s story is one of resilience and hope, offering important insights on internet safety, the ongoing nature of healing, and the power we all have to be a light for others.

Topics Discussed:

• Kate’s experience with grooming and assault
• Dangers of online grooming
• Emotional and mental response during and after abuse
• Journey through anger, self-blame, and healing
• The impact trauma has on personal relationships and self-esteem
• Personal experience shaping approach as a police officer
• Strategies for supporting victims
• Importance of ongoing healing
• Hope, healing, and being a light for others

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In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, host Jocelyn Maminta sits down with Dr. Christine Marie Cocchiola and Amy Polacko for a deep dive into the hidden realities of coercive control and abuse in the family court system. They also disuses the book they co-authored "Women in the Family Court Underworld," sharing firsthand accounts from their work supporting survivors.

In this conversation they uncover the dark side of family courts where abusers often manipulate the system to continue their control. The conversation also discusses the motivations behind writing their book, systemic issues of collusion, and judicial immunity within the courts.

Topics Discussed:

• The realities of the family court system
• The concept of the “abuser’s playbook”
• Challenges and emotional toll women face when trying to leave abusive relationships
• Coercive control legislation
• Strategies for women entering or navigating family court
• Identifying abuse early in relationships
• The role of gender within the court system
• Resources for listeners
• Speaking out despite fear or risk
• Hope for systemic change

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In this episode of the Voice2Change podcast by Jane Doe No More, Patti Ieraci and Donna Palomba speek with host Jocelyn Maminta about the ongoing media coverage of the Epstein files. Examining the real impact on survivors and the vital need to center their voices.

Donna is the founder of Jane Doe No More and Patti is a licensed professional counselor and trauma specialist. Together they discuss the shortcomings of how media frames high-profile sexual abuse scandals, often spotlighting headlines and powerful names while sidelining those most affected.

Through candid conversation and lived experience, Patti and Donna explore why survivor stories are so often left out, how shame and isolation are perpetuated by incomplete narratives, and what meaningful justice and healing should look like. Patti and Donna share advice for survivors feeling triggered or silenced, offer strategies for self-care and empowerment, and call for a shift toward survivor-led storytelling.

Topics Discussed:

• Epstein Files and the Media Coverage
• Importance of Centering Survivors
• Media’s Missed Opportunity
• Impact of Coverage on Survivors
• Reclaim your narrative
• Encouragement for Those Still Silent
• Path Forward

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