Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking

About Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking

Welcome to Invading the Darkness: stories from the fight against child sex trafficking in the United States. This podcast features Linda Smith, the founder of Shared Hope International, sharing stories from her 23 years of fighting the battle of domestic minor sex trafficking. In 2025, "Invading the Darkness" will introduce a video element to its podcast, featuring hosts Yvonne and Kim, who are survivors of sex trafficking and advocates for the Just Like Me campaign. Yvonne and Kim will share their life experiences, insights, and narratives from other survivors. Our desire is that each episode will help you better understand the importance of fighting child sexual exploitation in the United States.

Publisher

Shared Hope International

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2021

Latest episode

21 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2026

   Mik & Yvonne: Carrying the Conversation Forward S5E12

   What does it mean to honor the journey—and keep going? In this closing episode of Season 5, Mik and Yvonne come together to reflect on the voices, stories, and wisdom shared throughout the season. They revisit the heart of Restoration & Long-Term Healing, naming the courage it takes to live beyond survival and the beauty found in community, legacy, and ongoing growth. This conversation centers reflection, gratitude, and hope—acknowledging that healing does not en...

2. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Crystal & Tiffany: H.O.P.E. — Hold On, Pain Ends S5E11

   What does hope look like when healing is still unfolding? In this deeply moving episode, Crystal and Tiffany share an honest conversation about pain, perseverance, and the quiet courage it takes to keep choosing life. They reflect on reclaiming identity, navigating grief and motherhood, overcoming harmful labels, and learning to hope again—not as denial, but as an act of strength. This episode centers the truth that healing is ongoing and deeply personal. Crystal and Tiffany spe...

3. 

   7 Apr 2026

   Jasmine & Marianne: We Are More Than Survivors S5E10

   What does restoration look like when survivors are trusted as experts—not just invited to share their stories? In this rich and empowering conversation, Jasmine and Marianne explore identity, healing, and leadership beyond labels. They speak candidly about reclaiming autonomy, defining success on their own terms, and navigating spaces like academia, advocacy, and systems-level change without being reduced to their past experiences. This episode challenges the idea that healing or leadership s...

Who has been a guest on Invading the Darkness: Stories from the Fight against Child Sex Trafficking

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

• Liz
• Lacy
• Bethany
• Alia
• Rita

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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