In this episode I have the privilege of hosting for the 2nd time American Jon Vaughn. Former Michigan University and NFL football player, Jon is an outspoken global leader advocating for survivors of sexual assault.In this segment Jon speaks t

Open Stance: Tracey Hiete Smith Live at Marymount High School

Mar 21st, 2023 29m 42s

One of the most important honours I have ever received was my invitation to present at Marymount High School in Los Angeles, my alma mater, with the extraordinary support of Beth Cranston, the Director of the Santa Monica Rape Treatment Center,

Open Stance on Domestic Violence: A Series - Ep. 4 with guest Thelma Schwartz

Jan 5th, 2023 40m 4s

This is segment four of a five-part series which looks into the heart of domestic violence.In this episode, I have the privilege to speak with Thelma Schwartz.Thelma is the Principal Legal Officer at the Queensland Family Violence Legal Servi

Open Stance on Domestic Violence: A Series- Ep. 3 with guest Junior Talipeau

Dec 6th, 2022 33m 50s

This is episode three of a five-part series which looks into the heart of domestic violence where our guests share personal stories discussing the emotional and physical abuse towards a partner, former partner or family members.In this episode

Domestic Violence Series - Ep.2 Kylie O'Connor

Nov 17th, 2022 1h 7m

This five part series is a confronting journey into the heart of domestic violence where our guests share personal stories discussing the emotional and physical abuse towards a partner, former partner or family member.We have the privilege to

Domestic Violence Series - Ep.1 Ashton Wood

Nov 1st, 2022 37m 52s

Ashton Wood - Founder and CEO of Australian Charity DV Safe Phonehttps://dvsafephone.org/DV Safe Phone collects, repurposes and gifts mobile phones to victims of domestic violence (DV) through registered charities, safe houses and authorities

OPEN STANCE- with guest Dr. Cathy Kezelman AM

Jun 16th, 2022 31m 17s

In this episode I am joined by a truly remarkable and prominent Australian leader, Dr. Cathy Kezelman, AM. Cathy is the President and CEO of Australia's Blue Knot Foundation-The National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. This organizati

Open Stance with guest Jakia Lindley

May 30th, 2022 50m 55s

JAKIA LINDLEY IS A WRITER, US AIRFORCE STAFF SERGEANT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM ADVOCATE, CERTIFIED RESILIENCY INSTRUCTOR, WIFE AND MOTHERJAKIA IS THE AUTHOR OF HER MEMOIR TITLED WAR AT HOME.THIS BOOK IS JAKIA'S CANDID AND

Open Stance with guest TRINEA GONCZAR- former elite USA gymnast

Mar 21st, 2022 1h 7m

Hello and welcome to Open Stance.I am your host,Tracey Hiete Smith, and in this episode I am joined by Trinea Gonczar.Trinea is a former elite gymnast from Lansing, Michigan where she trained under 2012 Gold Medal Olympic Women's Gymnastics c

Open Stance - with JON VAUGHN- A Michigan Man

Jan 20th, 2022 54m

Open Stance with former University of Michigan Wolverine running back & NFL professional for the Chiefs, Patriots & Seahawks - JON VAUGHN Jon Vaughn has spent a lifetime meeting challenges. From a troubled childhood, that included years of se

OPEN STANCE - with guest Elite Endurance Athlete DAMIEN RIDER

Dec 7th, 2021 1h 7m

Damien Rider is a multi world record breaking endurance athlete and his extraordinary physical feats have been featured in two National Geographic documentaries. He is a Global Motivational Speaker, Mentor, Coach and the creator of One Breath M

Open Stance - with former US springboard and platform diver John-Michael Lander

Nov 16th, 2021 1h 32m

John-Michael Lander is a former international US springboard and platform diver. After his competitive diving career, John-Michael went on to pursue a career in entertainment as an actor where he is known for roles in television, film and theat

Open Stance - with PTSD expert Dr. Patricia Resick, Ph.D., ABPP.

Nov 1st, 2021 44m 30s

Dr. Patricia Resick is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University. Prior to Duke, Dr. Resick was the Director of the Women’s Health Sciences Division at the National Center for PTSD. Dr. Resick is glo

Open Stance - with guest Jessica Johnson- former NCAA track & field star

Oct 19th, 2021 1h 16m

Welcome to Open Stance. A platform created to cultivate, build, and nurture a unified and connective educational space for survivors and advocates of sexual abuse and sexual violence. Today, I speak with American Jessica Johnson- a former star

Open Stance with guest Kris Pedretti-Survivor of the Golden State Killer

Oct 4th, 2021 1h 3m

Kris Pedretti was 15 years old when the infamous Golden State Killer broke into her family’s home and viciously and repeatedly raped her just before Christmas in 1976.Kris was quoted many years later when she said,“MY WORLD WAS SMALL, PREDICT

Open Stance- Secrets of Trauma are the Silent Killers with my youngest brother Brady Hiete

Sep 13th, 2021 47m 36s

"Secrets are Debilitating. This secret of mine was eating me alive for a long time" -Brady Hiete (my brother) The Secret of Sexual Abuse Trauma is the Silent Killer. This is a raw and tender conversation with my youngest brother Brady Hiete

Open Stance w/ Clinical Psychologists Stephanie Allen and Ilana Karpin of Life & Mind Psycholgy

Aug 30th, 2021 1h 27m

Understanding Shame as an outcome of trauma from Sexual Abuse and Violence with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Allen and Ilana Karpin from Life & Mind Psychologyhttps://lifeandmind.com.au Stephanie Allen is the Founder of Life & Mind Psych

Open Stance with guest Amelia Thorpe (not her real name)

Aug 16th, 2021 1h 33m

Tracey sits down with her relative Amelia Thorpe. Amelia is a wife, mother to three daughters, educator, advocate for social justice, childhood sexual abuse survivor and blog author. https://ameliathorpe.blog/Amelia Thorpe, with a profound sen

Open Stance with guest Sammy Caiola from Capital Public Radio in Sacramento, California.

Aug 9th, 2021 25m 43s

Sammy Caiola, Healthcare Reporter for Cap Radio since 2017, joins Tracey for a special edition of Open Stance speaking about trauma from sexual violence and the long term impact on a survivor's mental and physical well being. During her time at

Open Stance: Erin Aldrich Shean

Aug 2nd, 2021 1h 19m

Erin Aldrich Shean was prepared "to go to the grave" with a secret she kept buried for 20 years until she learned her abuser was still coaching; and, this time, her perpetrator was coaching high school girls. Erin is a 2000 Olympic high jumper

Open Stance with guest Kim Rhodenbaugh Lewallen

Jul 19th, 2021 1h 8m

Former US Olympic swimmer and survivor of multiple sexual assaults and rape, shares her journey through healing and recovery and the details her incredible road to sobriety and her deep faith in God.

Open Stance: Gavin Badger

Jul 5th, 2021 57m 22s

Open Stance, the confronting and courageous new podcast series from former tennis player and sexual assault survivor Tracey Hiete Smith, is launching the second episode – this time with legendary former Australian National Rugby League referee

Open Stance: Nancy Hogshead-Makar

Jun 21st, 2021 1h 4m

Three time Olympic swimming gold medalist Nancy Hogshead-Makar tells her incredible story of triumph following a brutal sexual assault as a college sophomore.