Erica and Johanna lay down on the floor with content creator Anna Akana to discuss changing the narrative of sexual violence and allyship. How do we approach a world without rape culture? By holding each other accountable - which is uncomfortab

27. The Profundity of Pleasure with EbonyJanice Moore

Nov 10th, 2022 51m 57s

Erica and Johanna are joined by special guest EbonyJanice for a party of passion and pleasure. From using vibrators that suck (in a good way!) to feeling all of our feelings, how do we connect to our embodied sensuality after sexual trauma? Ebo

26. Knowing It’s Never Our Fault with Tess Bartholomew

Oct 27th, 2022 49m 47s

In this episode, we discuss the way in which sharing our stories of sexual assault can help us to acknowledge our trauamas. Is there a difference between sexual assault and sexual trauma? Why do we blame ourselves for sexual violence that doesn

25. Your Story Belongs To You with Thea Monyeé

Oct 13th, 2022 49m 32s

Take a deep breath and join us as we explore the authority of our voices and the power of claiming and shaping our stories with Thea Monyeé. How can we practice trusting our instincts as survivors when those around us wish to place our stories

24. Joy Episode with Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter

Feb 24th, 2022 33m 9s

Join us for our first ever Joy Episode - a series of episodes all about cultivating joy! Erica and Johanna sit down with a super special guest, Johanna’s sister and all-around magical human, Nailah Middleton-Haynes aka Nailah Hunter!!! Nailah

23. Finding the Right Words with Vilna Bashi

Feb 10th, 2022 38m 22s

This week Johanna and Erica welcome survivor guest Vilna Bashi to share her stories. They discuss the inadequate, or, as Vilna puts it, the “horrible and stupid-ass” terms used to describe acts of sexual violence. Later, Vilna helps us dive in

22. Listener Story: Michelle's Story

Dec 16th, 2021 26m 41s

Erica and Johanna reflect on a listener-submitted story from Michelle, leading to a very “gray area” conversation. This week’s Blanket Burrito is any small object you can fiddle with in your hands. ! So grab something petite and prepare for dia

21. Your Truth is Still Your Truth with Candace Nicholas-Lippman

Dec 2nd, 2021 29m 37s

Erica and Johanna are pleased to welcome survivor guest Candace Nicholas-Lippman. Light a strawberry shortcake-scented candle and join us as we witness Candace’s truth and discuss the magical qualities of journaling. [Content Warning]: This is

20. Welcome to Season 2 (We Have Seasons Now!)

Nov 18th, 2021 29m 50s

At long last, Johanna and Erica are back, and this time, there’s SEASONS! Join them as they remember the summer (all things Travis Barker) and introduce the upcoming JOY SERIES (as well as introducing Johanna's NEW DOG!!!!) Welcome to Season 2,

19. Listener Story: Tara's Story

Apr 22nd, 2021 17m 50s

With tears and laughter, Joh and Erica discuss grief and the loss of a dear friend as well as the excitement of an upcoming wedding! This week’s listener submission story comes from Tara who says “when thinking about what story to share, my fir

18. Why Are We Doing This?

Mar 25th, 2021 26m 36s

This week, Johanna and Erica reflect on their motivation to do this work and their strategically joy-filled process of collectively visioning a future beyond r*pe culture. Join them as they explore how we can mine the expertise of our own stori

Bonus

17. KPFA International Women's Day Special: Restorative Justice and Releasing Responsibility

Mar 11th, 2021 57m 50s

Tune in for this bonus episode which first aired on KPFA as part of the KPFA International Women's Day programming. Join us as Johanna shares her saga of waiting for a new vibrator to be delivered and Erica shares her joy in getting in touch wi

16. Sharing Our Survivor Story with Desdemona Dallas

Jan 21st, 2021 50m 23s

Johanna and Erica are back in 2021 and thrilled to welcome survivor Desdemona Dallas. Sip on some tea while listening to Dallas’ journey of recognizing their trauma and reclaiming their survivor story. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where

15. Goodbye 2020!

Dec 31st, 2020 23m 22s

This week, Johanna and Erica reflect on what they’ve learned about themselves and this podcast in 2020, while looking ahead to continued co-creation of this healing space with you (our listeners!) in 2021. Please visit the website to find our e

14. Listener Story: Carissa's Story

Dec 17th, 2020 28m 36s

Join Erica and Johanna for this week’s listener story, coming in from Carissa of Los Angeles, CA. Carissa says, “Sharing this story is difficult and so is liberation.” E & J also discuss their experiences in their bodies during this tumultuous

13. Survivor Self-Defense with Nicole Snell

Dec 3rd, 2020 50m 31s

This week E+J sit down with Nicole Snell to talk about her experience with street harassment and her journey becoming a self-defense instructor and skilled solo adventurer. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of

12. Saying ‘Enough’ with Aaron Ricciardi

Nov 19th, 2020 51m 12s

Join Erica and Johanna in discussion this week with survivor Aaron Ricciardi who shares his survivor story in the form of a crown of sonnets detailing the many years of abuse he survived at the hands of his drama teacher. Aaron speaks on the po

11. How Has R*pe Culture Affected Your Understanding of Romance

Nov 5th, 2020 26m 44s

This week Johanna and Erica check-in around the topic of r*pe culture and its effect on their understanding of romantic relationships. E+J find they have very opposite early understandings of romance and dating but unite in the fact that r*pe c

10. Listener Story: Abi's Story

Oct 22nd, 2020 21m 8s

This week’s listener story comes from Abi from Tucson, AZ who shared her very poignant observations on intergenerational trauma and boundary setting. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual v

9. The BREATHE Method with Malika Williams

Oct 8th, 2020 49m 58s

Johanna and Erica are joined by Malika Williams who shares her story of a harrowing ride with a tow-truck driver and takes listeners through the BREATHE method, a helpful framework for processing trauma. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast wh

8. Why Is It Our “Job” to Prevent R*pe? with Natalie Lima

Sep 24th, 2020 49m 24s

This week E+J sit down with Natalie Lima as they discuss the many “jobs” it feels young girls are assigned in an effort to keep themselves safe. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual viole

7. Restorative Justice and Releasing Responsibility with Kyra Jones

Sep 10th, 2020 1h 12m

Johanna and Erica snack on some fruit while speaking with survivor Kyra Jones who shares her experience participating in a restorative justice process with Malcolm London, the man who r*ped her. Kyra takes us through her contrasting experiences

6. When Did You First Consider Yourself a Survivor?

Sep 3rd, 2020 28m 2s

Check in with Johanna and Erica as they discuss their own journey of identifying as survivors of sexual assault. Hear from J+E about their fears (cockroaches and big ocean waves), and Johanna’s new post-it note slogan “I’m doing it afraid.” And

5. Listener Story: Marissa's Story

Sep 1st, 2020 9m 11s

This week's listener story comes from Marissa who describes how a sign in a bathroom stall impacted her experience with assault. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual violence, and r*pe. I

Knowing Your Truth with Rebecca Ume Crook

Aug 27th, 2020 48m 25s

Light a crackling wood wicked candle and join Erica and Johanna in conversation with guest Rebecca Ume Crook, joining all the way from Nairobi, Kenya. [Content Warning]: This is a podcast where survivors share stories of sexual assault, sexual