Groomed

About Groomed

One in six men have been groomed and sexually abused in childhood and adolescence. I am a survivor. In this podcast, I tell my story and interview other survivors, their families, and leading experts in trauma and healing.

Publisher

Denis Marier

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

20 Nov 2020

Latest episode

6 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Feb 2025

   Tom Wilken: Rebuilding Your House of Self-Respect

   Counsellor Tom Wilken discusses rebuilding self-respect for men recovering from childhood sexual abuse, drawing from his extensive experience and insights in this interview with Denis, offering a deeper understanding of healing journeys.

2. 

   27 Nov 2024

   Tracey Rogers: Motorcycles, Moose, and Magic: The Ride to Self-Love

   Host Denis interviews Tracey Rogers, a holistic health practitioner and author, about her experiences with childhood grooming and her inspiring path toward healing and self-love.

3. 

   13 Nov 2024

   Martin Moran: The Tricky Part and All The Rage

   Host Denis Marier interviews Martin Moran, a Broadway actor and author, who recounts his experience surviving childhood grooming and how he channeled his trauma into creative works, aiding his healing journey.

4. 

   23 Apr 2021

   06: Self Destructive Behaviors: Hitting Rock Bottom and Unleashing the Secret with Denis Marier and John Conlon

   Podcast host Denis Marier shares his personal story of destructive behaviors and addiction as a male survivor of childhood grooming and sexual abuse, ultimately finding healing through facing his past with John Conlon in an interview.

5. 

   15 Apr 2021

   05: The End of the Secret Is the Beginning of Healing with Denis Marier and John Conlon

   Host Denis Marier interviews John Conlon about his mental health challenges, addictions, and the impact of childhood grooming and sexual abuse, revealing the torment of protecting the secret and its damage to his well-being.

6. 

   12 Apr 2021

   04: The Years of Confusion and Protecting the Secret with Denis Marier and John Conlon

   Host Denis Marier and John Conlon explore Denis's high school and university years, revealing the challenges and confusion he faced while protecting the secret of his grooming and sexual abuse in this interview episode.

7. 

   8 Apr 2021

   03: The Day That Changed Everything with Denis Marier and John Conlon

   Host Denis Marier interviews John Conlon about the pivotal day when Marier's grooming and sexual abuse began, detailing the initial attack and the subsequent confusion, shame, and fear that consumed him.

8. 

   26 Mar 2021

   02: The Profile of a Perpetuator with Denis Marier and John Conlon

   Host Denis Marier and John Conlon discuss the insidious grooming tactics employed by a teacher, including blurring boundaries and fostering trust, in this interview episode about childhood sexual abuse.

9. 

   18 Dec 2020

   01: The Healing Power of Sharing Our Stories with Denis Marier and John Conlon

   Childhood grooming survivor Denis Marier shares his early life experiences and boundary development with friend John Conlon, highlighting the impact of secrets and approval-seeking behaviors in this interview.

10. 

    20 Nov 2020

    Welcome to Groomed

    The host introduces "Groomed," a podcast sharing her story and featuring interviews with survivors, families, and trauma experts to explore healing.

Who has been a guest on Groomed

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tom Wilken
• Tracey Rogers
• Martin Moran

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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

Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.