Episode 129: Silence the Shame Not the Survivor

Some conversations shake you—and this is one of them. In this raw and deeply human episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Kath Essing to talk about the kind of trauma that often lives in silence: childhood sexual abuse, the long road to justice, and what it really takes to reclaim your voice after it’s been stolen.

Kath shares her personal story—how writing became a lifeline, how speaking up started her healing, and how the legal system, while necessary, can feel like a second wound. Together, she and Lyndsay unpack the weight survivors carry, the power of naming the truth, and the cultural shifts we need to make consent and safety the norm—not the exception.

This conversation also pulls in the bigger picture: the role men can play in advocacy, the need for corporations to step up, and how even small changes in how we talk to kids can shift entire futures. It’s not easy. It’s not tidy. But it’s necessary.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your trauma, unheard in your truth, or unsure how to speak up—this episode is here for you.

Tune in if you’re ready for a conversation that doesn’t flinch. Your story matters. Your voice matters.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, and the legal challenges survivors face. Please listen with care.