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The Fierce Freedom Podcast

Nov 19, 2024

How do we dismantle an enterprise that generates $5.7 billion every year? Our guest Tomas Perez shares how his organization Epik Project is addressing sex trafficking by going to the root of it, by engaging with buyers who are driving demand.

Tomas shares why he believes these men are purchasing sex and how Epik...


Nov 5, 2024

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with a case of s*x trafficking, r*pe, and s*xual assault, listener discretion is advised.

On today's podcast episode, we're talking about the recent arrests of the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Mike Jeffries, and other associates including a local Wisconsin man James Jacobsen- who...


Oct 22, 2024

Trigger Warning: This episode deals with the topic of sextortion and includes an account of suicide, listener discretion is advised.

Jordan Demay was a handsome, popular and athletic 17 year old, months shy of his 18th birthday. One night, he became a victim of sextortion and because of this, decided to end his own...


Oct 1, 2024

How can those seeking to support survivors of trauma do so in a way that honors that individual, helps reduce stigma around addiction, and avoids burnout?

We are joined by Julie Bates-Maves, PhD, LPC Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling The University of Wisconsin-Stout who shares lessons from the field and...


Sep 24, 2024

How prevalent are cults? And how is cult abuse similar to the coercion found in human trafficking cases?

To learn more, we invited Dr. Lalich, the Founder and CEO of The Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion, which provides a collaborative approach and safe spaces for survivors through courses, workshops, and...