In this episode, Julie Wallach, The Survivor Coach™ breaks down why speaking up can feel terrifying even when you want to. It isn’t insecurity; it’s the body remembering what happened the first time you had a need and were met with punishment, dismissal, or harm. Piled onto that very common experience might be sexual assault, where this feeling is magnified exponentially. Julie delves into the psychology underneath that reaction and gives tolerable, realistic steps you can use to separate your voice from the danger it was once tied to.

This episode is a brief introduction to my story and why I’m doing this work. I talk about surviving sexual assault by my father and later by a doctor, and what it meant to speak out publicly against both of them. These experiences shaped how I see the aftermath of trauma and the reality survivors face when they try to function, rebuild, and be believed.

This podcast is where I bring that lived experience together with the practical support I give survivors today. Each episode focuses on clarity, stability, and what to do when your mind and body feel overloaded. I offer direct, grounded guidance for anyone trying to navigate life after sexual assault and to contribute to the work of ending abuse.