In the quiet spaces where secrets fester, we find hidden truths waiting to be unveiled. This episode echoes the resilience of survivors, the power of belief and the urgent need for change. Let our voices reverberate through the silence, dismantling disbelief, and creating a world where every survivor is heard, believed and empowered.

If you would like to share your story with Dr Mel Baker, please reach out. Stories shared - echoes of resilience and healing - can break the silence and ignite change.

In this episode, American filmmaker from KINO Studios in Los Angeles speaks with Australian writer and filmmaker Mel Baker. We discuss the backstory to her award winning short film, 'Say My Name'. We also explore the intricate process of how this remarkable film was brought to life, and more importantly, the profound societal impact it aims to achieve.

'Say My Name' serves as a beacon of hope for countless survivors of child abuse who have been unjustly silenced. It's a testament to the power of storytelling in shedding light on the darkest corners of our society.

Mel shares her story to empower individuals who have also endured trauma, encouraging them to find their voice, conquer challenges, and ultimately, cast aside the shackles of shame. Join us on this journey of discovery, resilience and liberation.

Mel's book Sleeping Under the Bridge (2022) that the film is based on is available now, and her short film will be available to see later in 2024.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or suffered from a traumatic experience? Most of us have experienced extreme situations where we feel so stressed or overwhelmed, it is hard to think, hard to see clearly and certainly hard to find the way out.

In this episode, I explore those situations and through my own experiences I share the gifts that fall from the sky when we need them the most. Are we open to see and receive them? Are we ready to challenge what is in front of us with the tools that we already have?