Charity, Kirstyn, and producer Atticus share their favorite episodes and guests from season 1, who we are, how Voices Against Violence began, and what's coming in 2026.

Kirstyn and Charity continue the conversation about trauma. This episode focuses on trauma-informed care, how to apply it in homes and workplaces, and the positive affect trauma-informed care has on all of us as we move through the world.

Kirstyn and Charity take a deep dive into the topic of trauma. What exactly is trauma? How does it affect us? What can we do about it? They discuss all that and more on this episode.

The holiday season is a magical and festive time for many, but for those in abusive relationships the holidays can bring added barriers and escalated abuse. Kirstyn and Charity discuss factors that can intensify the harm survivors experience and share tips on how to offer support to survivors during this time of the year.

On this episode, Charity and Tesia discuss a chapter from Why Does He Do That: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft (Chapter 2, "The Mythology"). Tesia shares her lived experience to reveal the pattern abusers use to justify their actions while blaming their victims.

Is this bad behavior, or the start of a pattern? Where do you draw the line? On this episode, Kirstyn and Charity are joined by Advocate Office Second Shift Supervisor Kelsey for a powerful conversation on recognizing often overlooked red flags, their own lived experiences, and one question to ask yourself to help you determine when to get out.

Advocate Office Second Shift Supervisor Kelsey joins Charity and Kirstyn to discuss the connection between adverse childhood experiences and unhealthy relationships as adults, what adults can do to support young people in trauma and how to help them build healthy relationships later.

Alexis Smith went viral last year for calling out her abuser on the pageant stage. Since being crowned she's using her platform to raise awareness about domestic violence and the importance of prevention education. She shares her inspiring story on this episode with Charity and SBJ's Christine Temple. This episode was recorded live September 25th this year at Harmony House's iCare kickoff breakfast.