F O F Podcast, Living Unstuck After Sexual Trauma

About F O F Podcast, Living Unstuck After Sexual Trauma

The FOF Podcast is an intentional space dedicated to supporting your journey of healing from sexual trauma. We are Claire Horner and Dr. SaDohl Jones. As sexual trauma specialists and resource matchmakers, we understand the challenges that arise when your body, mind, and heart are overwhelmed by the healing process. In each episode, we'll explore effective resources tailored to individuals facing these specific moments of recovery. Our goal is to provide you with valuable insights and guidance, helping you navigate through the obstacles and find the approaches that work best for you.

Publisher

Claire & Dr. SaDohl

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Feb 2023

Latest episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2025

   Triggers and Transformation: Managing Rage After Trauma

   Triggers and Transformation: Managing Rage After TraumaIn this episode of the FOF podcast, sexual trauma specialists Claire Horner and Dr. SaDohl Jones discuss anger and rage, particularly in the context of healing from sexual trauma. They explore the differences between anger and rage, the impact of past experiences on current emotions, and the role of triggers such as loss, trust issues, and hypervigilance. They also delve into the influence of sensory inputs and unmet expectations on rage, emphasizing the importance of understanding and managing these intense emotions. The episode aims to create a space for survivors to recognize their feelings, identify triggers, and explore healthy expressions of rage.01:52 Today's Topic: Rage and Anger03:32 Understanding Rage in Relationships07:15 Triggers and Responses13:51 The Role of Safety in Rage18:33 Understanding Incongruence in Emotions19:08 Identifying Triggers and Intense Anger19:49 Healthy Expression of Rage20:46 The Role of Senses in Anger and Rage20:58 Loss and Secondary Trauma23:27 Attachment Styles and Rage23:40 Physical and Sensory Triggers27:22 Unmet Expectations and Anger28:51 Motherhood and Emotional Reactions31:46 Conclusion and Upcoming Live Discussion September 23, 2025

2. 

   24 Jun 2025

   Beyond the Headlines: Trauma, Power, and the People Around the Diddy Trial

   Sexual trauma specialists Claire Horner and Dr. SaDohl Jones analyze the P-Diddy trial, power dynamics, and corporate manipulation, offering insights for survivors seeking peace and safety in this episode.

3. 

   13 May 2025

   Promising Young Woman: Healing, Justice & the Weight of Realism

   In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. SaDohl and Claire (CJ) come together for a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest conversation about the film Promising Young Woman. Released in 2020, the movie struck a cultural nerve with its raw depiction of trauma, gender-based violence, gaslighting, and institutional complicity—and the co-hosts are revisiting it now because its themes remain heartbreakingly relevant. Before diving in, Dr. SaDohl and Claire invite listeners to take a grounding moment together, recognizing the emotional weight of the topics ahead. This is not just a movie review—it's a reflection on how films like this can evoke personal experiences, reveal societal patterns, and become mirrors for our collective healing. They share their initial reactions to the film, including Claire’s emotional in-flight viewing and Dr. SaDohl’s need to watch it in parts due to its intensity. They unpack how Promising Young Woman challenges viewers by blurring the lines between justice and revenge, and by confronting the uncomfortable truth that some of the most damaging acts are committed by people within our circles—friends, peers, colleagues. Together, they explore the importance of understanding your own healing journey before engaging with media like this, and they introduce the idea of a “freakout-free” approach: preparing emotionally and mentally before diving into heavy content. Dr. SaDohl and Claire walk through key trigger warnings—including sexual assault (SA), suicide, PTSD, secondary trauma, and systemic injustice—and explain why these elements are essential to address before watching or discussing the film. The episode also delves into the significance of the film’s title, referencing the societal tendency to center male potential over female harm—the "promising young man" defense—and how this mindset reinforces cycles of harm and silence. Through it all, they provide space for both outrage and hope, discussing the complex emotional landscape the film presents and why its ending, while difficult, can also offer a sense of closure or redemption for some. Whether you've already seen the film or are deciding whether it's right for you, this episode provides a thoughtful, compassionate lens for engaging with Promising Young Woman—and the real-life conversations it sparks about justice, healing, and the stories we still need to tell. Promising Young Woman sexual assault awareness trauma and healing restorative justice gaslighting and secondary trauma feminist film analysis movie-trigger warnings justice vs. revenge survivor stories emotional safety in media Gen X film reflection college sexual assault mental health and media SA survivor conversation freakout-free discussion grief and guilt women-led storytelling

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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