In our second ever podcast episode, Phoenix Rising Empowerment Project cofounder Brooke Atkinson tells her sister and cofounder Heather Reynolds her story of surviving sexual violence. Brooke is now a licensed professional counselor, and brings her point of view and sensitivity to her stories ranging from childhood sexual abuse to motherhood, and serving as a police officer.

In our inaugural episode, founder Heather Reynolds shares her stories of surviving sexual violence and harassment. Her journey takes us from suburban Oregon to Istanbul, Turkey, where her experiences as a young exchange student would alter the path of her life forever.