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"Healing Should Not Have to Wait": Emily Jacob on Sexual Violence Recovery

"Healing Should Not Have to Wait": Emily Jacob on Sexual Violence Recovery

"Healing Should Not Have to Wait": Emily Jacob on Sexual Violence RecoveryDr Connie Kerali
Published on: 16/07/2026

What does it look like when a survivor stops waiting for the system to catch up and builds something better herself? That's exactly what Emily Jacob did. And in Episode 35 of Speak Shame, she joins Dr Connie to share her story.

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"Missing A Fourth Of My Brain": Shannon Freedman On Brain Injury & Limitless Potential

"Missing A Fourth Of My Brain": Shannon Freedman On Brain Injury & Limitless Potential

"Missing A Fourth Of My Brain": Shannon Freedman On Brain Injury & Limitless PotentialDr Connie Kerali
Published on: 02/07/2026

Shannon Freedman shares her inspiring journey of overcoming a serious brain injury and transforming her life into one of limitless potential.

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Choosing Forgiveness: Madeleine Black on Healing After Sexual Violence

Choosing Forgiveness: Madeleine Black on Healing After Sexual Violence

Choosing Forgiveness: Madeleine Black on Healing After Sexual ViolenceDr Connie Kerali
Published on: 18/06/2026

In this powerful episode, Dr Connie is joined by two-time TEDx speaker and author of Unbroken, Madeleine Black, who made the extraordinary decision to forgive the men who raped her – not for them, but for herself.

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 From "Obsolete" to Unstoppable: Jennifer Schroeder Confronts Age Bias in the Workplace

From "Obsolete" to Unstoppable: Jennifer Schroeder Confronts Age Bias in the Workplace

 From "Obsolete" to Unstoppable: Jennifer Schroeder Confronts Age Bias in the WorkplaceDr Connie Kerali
Published on: 09/04/2026

In a compelling episode of Speak Shame, Dr Connie Kerali hosts Jennifer Schroeder, a trailblazer taking on workplace age discrimination with her initiative, The Unobsolete. Jennifer’s story is a testament to finding purpose through adversity, shining a light on systemic biases and providing strength to those affected by them.

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