Did you know the average age of first exposure to pornography is 11 years? We are at a critical juncture in our nation's history as the pervasive influence of pornography distorts views on consent, sexual behaviour, healthy relationships, and aggression.

This episode brings an urgent & compelling discussion with leading experts. Melinda Tankard Reist, acclaimed author, journalist, and co-founder of Collective Shout, dedicated to combating the sexualisation of girls & women.

Joining her is Maha Melhem, Director of Melhem Legal & Consulting, with extensive experience in policy reform for child safety playing a pivotal role in the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Tune in as we illuminate how early exposure to pornography shapes harmful sexual behaviours in young people. These insights & advocacy are crucial for understanding & addressing this pressing issue. Don't miss this vital 2 part conversation!

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Dr. Michael Salter is a leading expert in child sexual exploitation, a criminology professor at UNSW, and the author of pivotal works like "Organised Sexual Abuse." With over fifty academic papers, his research spans mental health, law enforcement, and internet safety.

Chair of the Grace Tame Foundation and former president of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, Dr. Salter is dedicated to protecting children, with his work impacting change globally.

Join your host Kelly Humphries and Dr. Salter to shed light on the often-hidden world of familial perpetration of online offending. The faces. The facts. It's real. This episode is essential for anyone passionate about safeguarding children and making a difference. Don’t miss this uncovering of vital truths.

Why is the telling so hard? The disclosure dilemma warrants brave discussion. Your host, Kelly Humphries knows only too well. Kel is joined by a panel of experts determined to change how we support and respond to survivors.

Professor Lynne McPherson, Lead Chief Investigator for critical research funded by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. Her work focuses on ethically empowering survivor voices in research.

Dr. Corina Modderman, Chief Investigator and Discipline Lead for Social Work at La Trobe Rural Health School, brings a strong social justice perspective to our discussions.

Also with us is Dr. Kathomi Gatwiri, Chief Investigator and award-winning researcher committed to improving the well-being of minoritized populations.

Together, we delve into a pivotal discussion that seeks to revolutionise systems supporting disclosure. You can help! Join our live audience and be part of this transformative conversation!

In a world often obscured by stats and distant headlines, is a raw, unfiltered narrative—the voice of lived experience. This is the heart behind groundbreaking research on the Survivor's Perspective on institutions and their use of abuse material in the fight against online sexual abuse.

Joined by (2021) Australian of the Year and advocate Grace Tame, a resounding voice for survivors, Assoc/Prof Campbell Wilson, whose expertise illuminates the academic perspective, and Steve Ball, a Lived Experience Advisor whose personal journey offers invaluable insights.

Our host Kel Humphries, a survivor; is the research lead- working with Monash Universities' AiLECS', partnering with Bravehearts, and funded by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. This will be a stirring episode with perspectives unheard, and an invitation to stand with survivors and advocates alike to impact change.

Together, we can make a difference. Join us!

This guest gives a whole new perspective on ‘time is love,’ through the lens of a survivor and passionate educator and advocate.

John Cardamone is stepping up, and he is on a mission to inspire courage, compassion and understanding for adult survivors, and advocating in early intervention and prevention for child sexual abuse

Dedicating the last 10 years educating children, families and organisations, through sharing his story, John hopes to show the journey toward healing can be an opportunity for survivors to navigate their future and thrive, his belief; healthy connection and a sense of belonging is the key to prevention.

Join Kel and John in an inspiring and empowering conversation giving a new insight into grooming, flipping the perspective to show just how perpetrators can manipulate the most powerful of emotions to take advantage of kids. Join us!

This guest packs a punch and in this episode, you will find yourself punching on with Boxer, Survivor, Podcaster, and amazing all-round human, Tiffanee Cook, and your host, Kelly Humphries.

In an epic bout, “Against the Ropes,” Tiff has punched well above her weight to challenge the world and punch life fair in the face. ‘The Boxer,’ by Mark Seymour, a new release song inspired by the resilience, tenacity and courage of this fair dinkum Aussie survivor gives us all hope we can stick to the fight.

Join Kel and Tiff in a deeply authentic, raw, and refreshingly honest conversation about challenging yourself, rising up against the odds and fighting back when you’re “Against the Ropes.” You would be crazy to miss this inspiring episode!

This panel of expert coaches, leaders and lived experience legends will give you a myriad of cycle-breaking strategies to Reclaim your power and safeguard your holidays.

Holidays are often a tough time for those who are victims and survivors of abuse and trauma, and often leave families re-triggered, re-traumatised and feeling unsafe and unseen.

Join Neil Milton- Survivor and GM of ChildSafe Australia, Justine Dean- Survivor, Trauma and Relationship Coach and your host Kelly Humphries, former police, Survivor and Coach- for this epic holiday special!

Do you think pedophiles should be allowed to use their ‘good character’ to obtain a more lenient sentence? It is that same ‘good character’ which often enables perpetrators to continue to commit their crimes in secret.

Special guest, Jarad Grice co-founder of the ‘Your Reference Ain’t Relevant Campaign’ wants system reform, securing justice for survivors across Australia.

Jarad is a beacon of hope, and in this episode will share the driver behind this powerful campaign, bringing hope, and healing, and together with Harrison James lead Australia towards justice reform through changing this legislation.

Join Kel and Jarad in this powerful episode which is sure to inspire and give hope. You don’t want to miss this conversation!