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where I, Mandi, a trained domestic violence victim advocate helps those feeling vulnerable learn emotional self defense and how to be street smart.


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You deserve to live in peace and safety! Hear safety tips that will help us enjoy empowered lives. Let’s leave worry behind so we can be savvy, aware, and prepared

What's the Real Difference Between PTSD and Complex PTSD?

What's the Real Difference Between PTSD and Complex PTSD?

What's the Real Difference Between PTSD and Complex PTSD?Mandi Pratt
Published on: 01/09/2026

How is complex PTSD different than PTSD? What do invisible struggles look like in the workplace? Hear the language and tools to respond supportively. Hear the brain science behind hypervigilance. For managing teams or supporting loved ones, listen in

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22 Safety Tips Every College Freshman Needs to Know Especially During The "Red Zone"

22 Safety Tips Every College Freshman Needs to Know Especially During The "Red Zone"

22 Safety Tips Every College Freshman Needs to Know Especially During The "Red Zone"Mandi Pratt
Published on: 26/08/2026

The "red zone" is the stretch from move-in day through Thanksgiving break when first-year college students are statistically most likely to experience sexual assault. 73% of victims know their attacker. Prep our kids to stay safer AND not cause harm!

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A Mother's Worst Nightmare Became Her Mission: Making Sexual Assault Reporting Less Traumatic

A Mother's Worst Nightmare Became Her Mission: Making Sexual Assault Reporting Less Traumatic

A Mother's Worst Nightmare Became Her Mission: Making Sexual Assault Reporting Less TraumaticMandi Pratt
Published on: 18/08/2026

Trauma-informed soft interview rooms that make reporting less traumatic and Beloved Bundles that help sexual assault survivors leave hospitals with dignity after a forensic exam. Hear the story behind Project Beloved's founding and daughter's legacy.

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Teaching Kids Boundaries: Prevention Skills That Start Early

Teaching Kids Boundaries: Prevention Skills That Start Early

Teaching Kids Boundaries: Prevention Skills That Start EarlyMandi Pratt
Published on: 11/08/2026

This episode breaks down how early prevention education actually works in the classroom, why the word "no" isn't mean, and how parents and teachers can bring these same lessons home through an eight-book series designed for any family, anywhere.

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