Silent No More is a space for voices that have been silenced too long. Survivors of child sexual abuse bravely share their stories, not just to heal, but to shine a light on a painful truth many hide. Through their courage, we find hope, understanding, and an urgent call to protect the innocent. Listen with your heart, learn, and stand with us to break the cycle of abuse.
Abused By Family, Then By A Rabbi. She Found God and Healing Anyway
A family member abused her as a child. Years later, it happened again, this time by a rabbi she looked up to for guidance.
In this episode of Silent No More, Chana Leah (@chanaleahbleznick) shares her story of surviving abuse by both a family member and a rabbi, and how she found her way to God through Chabad and healing through Al Anon.
📖 Preorder My Body Is Mine: https://bettersafethansilent.org/book (https://bettersafethansilent.org/book) A children's book teaching body safety, coming to families everywhere.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Support and Helplines:
RAINN, www.rainn.org (http://www.rainn.org)
1-800-656-HOPE
1in6, www.1in6.org (http://www.1in6.org)
Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org (http://www.d2l.org)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org (http://www.siawso.org)
Zaakah, www.zaakah.org (http://www.zaakah.org)
Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org (http://www.jewishsacredspaces.org)
Ray of Hope, rayofhopeus.org (http://rayofhopeus.org)
You are not alone. Healing is possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.
Learn more about our work, including our children's book My Body Is Mine, at bettersafethansilent.org (http://bettersafethansilent.org)
5 Jul 2026
He Got Married the Next Day. He Abused Her the Night Before.
The night before her uncle's wedding, while her whole family celebrated around her, he sexually abused her. The next day, she sat at his wedding and smiled for photos like nothing happened.
In this episode of Silent No More, Lifshy shares her story of surviving abuse by a family member, and how the dynamics around her allowed it to happen.
🎗️ Support our mission: http://kck.st/4v5OCnV (http://kck.st/4v5OCnV) Help us bring My Body Is Mine, a children's book teaching body safety, into the hands of families everywhere.
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Support and Helplines:
RAINN, www.rainn.org (http://www.rainn.org) 1-800-656-HOPE
1in6, www.1in6.org (http://www.1in6.org)
Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org (http://www.d2l.org)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org (http://www.siawso.org)
Zaakah, www.zaakah.org (http://www.zaakah.org)
Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org (http://www.jewishsacredspaces.org)
JCASA, jcasavictims.org (http://jcasavictims.org)
Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org (http://survivorsforjustice.org)
You are not alone. Healing is possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.
Learn more about our work, including our children's book My Body Is Mine, at bettersafethansilent.org (http://bettersafethansilent.org)
10 May 2026
An Influencer Exploited Me
In this episode of Silent No More, I sit down with Dr. Rikki Herbst to discuss the darker side of advocacy. While pursuing justice against my abuser, I trusted an influencer who claims to stand up for survivors of abuse.
We talk about accountability, performative advocacy, how to recognize safe advocates, and the harsh reality many survivors face when they dare to speak up and tell the truth. This episode isn’t about exposing names. It’s about exposing patterns, and why survivors deserve so much better.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
You are not alone. Healing is possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.
15 Mar 2026
The Rabbi Who Put His Nanny Behind Bars
He was a child when it happened. Years later, Rabbi Avremi Zippel faced his abuser in court, and won. In this episode of Silent No More, he shares how he turned pain into courage, silence into justice. You won’t want to miss this powerful story of survival, strength, and speaking up.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Recommended Resources:
Saprea https://saprea.org/ (https://saprea.org/)
Not What I Expected Book https://a.co/d/019swYXW (https://a.co/d/019swYXW)
Support and Helplines:
RAINN, www.rainn.org (http://www.rainn.org) 1-800-656-HOPE
1in6, www.1in6.org (http://www.1in6.org)
Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org (http://www.d2l.org)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org (http://www.siawso.org)
Zaakah, www.zaakah.org (http://www.zaakah.org)
Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org (http://www.jewishsacredspaces.org)
JCASA, jcasavictims.org (http://jcasavictims.org)
Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org (http://survivorsforjustice.org)
You are not alone. Healing is possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.
15 Feb 2026
The Danger of Raising Obedient Kids
In this episode, I sit down with Blimie Heller of Unconditional Parenting to explore how respectful parenting is a powerful form of child sexual abuse prevention. Prevention doesn’t start with stranger danger. It starts at home, in everyday moments of connection, boundaries, and respect. If you care about raising confident, protected kids, this conversation is for you.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Recommended Resources:
Sacred Not Secret Course https://elishevaliss.com (https://elishevaliss.com)
Unconditional Parenting www.blimieheller.com (http://www.blimieheller.com)
Support and Helplines:
RAINN, www.rainn.org (http://www.rainn.org) 1-800-656-HOPE
1in6, www.1in6.org (http://www.1in6.org)
Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org (http://www.d2l.org)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org (http://www.siawso.org)
Zaakah, www.zaakah.org (http://www.zaakah.org)
Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org (http://www.jewishsacredspaces.org)
JCASA, jcasavictims.org (http://jcasavictims.org)
Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org (http://survivorsforjustice.org)
You are not alone. Healing is possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.
11 Jan 2026
The Sex Conversation You Never Had (But Wish You Did)
We rarely talk about how childhood sexual abuse shapes adult intimacy. In this episode, I sit down with licensed sex therapist Yachet Mirkin for the sex conversation you never had (but wish you did) - trauma, desire, and healing, honestly unpacked.
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Recommended Resources:
The Courage to Heal by Ellen Bass and Laura Davis
Healing the Shame That Binds You by John Bradshaw
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
It Wasn't Your Fault by Beverly Engel
Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine
Allies in Healing by Laura Davis
Support and Helplines:
RAINN, www.rainn.org (http://www.rainn.org) 1-800-656-HOPE
1in6, www.1in6.org (http://www.1in6.org)
Darkness to Light, www.d2l.org (http://www.d2l.org)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous, www.siawso.org (http://www.siawso.org)
Zaakah, www.zaakah.org (http://www.zaakah.org)
Sacred Spaces, www.jewishsacredspaces.org (http://www.jewishsacredspaces.org)
JCASA, jcasavictims.org (http://jcasavictims.org)
Survivors for Justice, survivorsforjustice.org (http://survivorsforjustice.org)
Contact: Yachet jackie@yjmcounseling.com (mailto:jackie@yjmcounseling.com) 214-306-5569
You are not alone. Healing is possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.
16 Nov 2025
This Episode Will Make You Rethink Healing Entirely
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and its lasting impact. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
In this week’s episode, we sit down with a survivor whose healing journey led her somewhere extraordinary — into the therapy room. She turned her own pain into purpose, and today she helps others navigate their darkest moments with compassion, strength, and deep understanding.
Her story is not about the details of what happened — it’s about resilience, transformation, and the power of choosing to heal in your own way. This conversation is grounding, inspiring, and a reminder that survivors can (and do) rise into roles that change lives.
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these resources:
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE or rainn.org (http://rainn.org)
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Leah can be reached at leahharris.lcsw@gmail.com
You are not alone. Healing is possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.
31 Oct 2025
My Father Was a Respected Rabbi — Until I Exposed His Secret
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, including abuse by parent. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Sarit was raised in an ultra-Orthodox community in Israel — and survived unthinkable abuse by her father, a respected rabbi. Now, she’s breaking her silence to bring truth, justice, and hope to survivors everywhere.
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these resources:
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE or [rainn.org (http://rainn.org)]
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
You are not alone. Healing is possible.
The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Silent No More podcast are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Better Safe Than Silent.
26 Aug 2025
Cancer or Child Abuse? Yonah’s Story
Episode 2: Cancer or Child Abuse? Yonah’s Story
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse, including abuse by a sibling. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
What happens when abuse is so severe, that it’s mistaken for cancer? In this powerful episode, Yonah shares his story of being abused by his teachers and the devastating physical and emotional toll it took on him for many years. His courage to speak out shines a light on the hidden realities of child abuse and the urgent need for awareness and action.
If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to these resources:
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE or [rainn.org (http://rainn.org)]
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Zaakah Confidential support and advocacy. Call or WhatsApp: 845-418-3112
You are not alone. Help is available.
2 Jul 2025
Episode 1: Chanie: Not Her Brother's Keeper
Survivors of child sexual abuse share their stories on "Silent No More," offering hope and understanding while calling for the protection of innocent children.
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