Content Note: This episode discusses sexual assault, drug-facilitated harm, and domestic violence. Some parts may feel out of sequence due to required legal updates and safety edits.
In this special bonus episode, Celene Beth sits down with Sherri Papini for a grounded, compassionate conversation that moves beyond sensational coverage to focus on the human reality of surviving trauma under national scrutiny. Sherri reflects on her experiences in her own words, sharing how vulnerability, fear, and years of emotional pressure shaped her life long before the events that thrust her into the public eye.
Together, Celene Beth and Sherri examine what it means to have personal trauma dissected across traditional and social media, and why consent, agency, and trauma-informed ethics are essential when discussing high-profile cases. Sherri speaks candidly about the psychological dynamics she faced, her reflections on danger and coercion, and the impact of being publicly misunderstood.
Today, Sherri channels her healing into purposeful work supporting incarcerated women and guiding them through both entry into the prison system and the challenges of reentry. Her approach focuses on empowerment, practical education, and giving women tools she wishes she had earlier in her own journey.
This episode offers a clear, humanized portrait of a woman reclaiming her story, and using her resilience to help others rewrite theirs.
Connect with Sherri:
Instagram: @sherripapiniofficial
Book: https://www.sherripapinibook.com/
Resources
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, kidnapping, domestic violence, or coercive control, the following organizations provide confidential support:
United States
International
◦RAINN Global Resources ListA directory of international support organizations for sexual assault survivors.Website: https://www.rainn.org/international-resource
◦UN Women – Ending Violence Against Women ProgramProvides links to crisis centers and domestic violence support resources worldwide.Website: https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women