In this episode of The EMBER Project Podcast, host Susan Sutton sits down with Angel, president of Shielding Angels, to shed light on what stalking really looks like in 2025 and why awareness is so urgently needed. January is recognized nationally as Stalking Awareness Month, and this conversation aims to help listeners understand the warning signs, trust their instincts, and take steps to stay safe.

In this episode, I sit down with Angel, a stalking survivor and the founder of Shielding Angels

She shares her own experience with workplace-related stalking and how it continued long after she left the job. She explains what it feels like to be dismissed or told that nothing can be done, and she talks about practical ways listeners can protect themselves, including documenting incidents, installing cameras when possible, being mindful of online information, changing routines, and leaning on trusted friends or family.

This episode is part of a larger effort to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help survivors recognize that they are not imagining what is happening to them. Stalking is a pattern of behavior that causes fear and disrupts daily life, and it is far more common than many realize. For early mothers who are already navigating parenting, school, work, and relationships, this kind of fear can be overwhelming.

Listeners can learn more about stalking awareness and find additional safety resources at the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center by visiting www.stalkingawareness.org. Shielding Angels, Angel’s nonprofit, can be found at www.shieldingangels.info for those needing more direct support.

For more from The EMBER Project, including resources for early mothers, visit www.theemberproject.org or follow our social media accounts listed in the episode description. If you or someone you know feels unsafe or is in immediate danger, please contact 911 or your local emergency services. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available for confidential support at 1 800 799 SAFE or by texting START to 88788.