The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door

Latest Episodes:

Counting the Cost......Of Reporting Apr 26, 2026

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In this episode we continue to explore how the Epstein case shines a light on the painful journey victims/survivors are on when they make the desperate choice to engage with the systems that are meant to help.

Abuse in a Caregiver Relationship May 06, 2023

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In this episode we explore the short and long term impact of abuse that happens at the hands of the primary caregivers in a child's life.

The Memory Wars Apr 08, 2023

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In this episode we explore the question of repressed memory and address the topic based on current day brain science.

Trigger Warning: I Am Not Alone Jan 20, 2023

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In this first episode in a two part series, we have a conversation with Alicia Cohen who is a survivor of family controlled sex trafficking and the founder of SAFE (Survivors Against Familial Exploitation). Join us as Alicia shares her experience of sexual abuse and exploitation at the hands of her father who who used the church to hide his crimes. Alicia also unpacks her very frustrating attempts to leverage the criminal justice system to address the very real ongoing safety concerns for current day victims.

The Good Shepherd Dec 30, 2022

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In this episode Laurie has a conversation with Darrin Folger, former Executive Pastor of The Well in Amherst, NY about what God has to say about a shepherds response to a predator among the flock

Why Is This So Difficult?? Nov 16, 2022

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In this episode we share an authentic and sometimes raw look at what it is like to keep pressing forward when so many forces seem to be pushing against us

Hopeful and Afraid Part Two Sep 20, 2022

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In this episode we continue the discussion of how investigations feel to the survivor. We will specifically be addressing private/non-law enforcement investigations and their emotional impact on the survivor.

Q&A: Part 2 Jul 25, 2022

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Listen as we continue talking about and answering many of the questions our listeners have asked.

It Was Fun…until it wasn’t Mar 05, 2022

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Skiing with my family is one of my favorite things…but then ski patrol happened. In this episode we explore how common life experiences become more complicated when you have trauma.

Podcast Preview Feb 01, 2022

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In this episode, we share a high level overview of the whole of Kait’s experience leading up to the creation of the podcast. This is a great place to start for newcomers and an opportunity to share the basic overview with others.