Don’t Talk About It?? — Why We Must Speak Up About CSA, with Gloria Masters

In this powerful and emotionally charged episode of The Visible Kindness Podcast, host Ed Squire welcomes international survivor advocate Gloria Masters — a woman whose story has reached millions and is still breaking silence today.

Born into sex trafficking and raised in a cycle of abuse in New Zealand, Gloria not only survived 16 years of horror, she rose with purpose. Today, she’s a published author, speaker, and the founder of Handing the Shame Back, a global foundation for adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA).

📍 Note: This interview was recorded shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Its message is as vital now as ever.

We talked about:

• Why silence protects abusers — and how to break it

• Gloria’s survival journey and the power of the human spirit

• The global reach of her advocacy and campaigns

• The #Handsign4Kids and Global Awareness Day initiatives

• How love and humility anchor her life and mission

🎙 Resources Mentioned:

• Gloria’s Website & Books: https://www.gloriamasters.com

• Handing the Shame Back Foundation: https://www.handingtheshameback.org

🔔 If you or someone you love is a survivor, please listen. Share this episode. You are not alone.

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Resilience. Authenticity. Connection.

These aren't buzzwords—they're the way Carlyn Shaw lives her life.

In this episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, Carlyn shares how being diagnosed with MS, losing her best friends, and a traumatic accident that left her toothless didn’t destroy her—they launched her mission.

She’s the founder of Strangers to Friends, and her “Whoever Smiles First Wins” movement is reshaping how people create community in a disconnected world.

We talked about:

✅ The real stories behind our smiles
✅ Turning trauma into a tool for growth
✅ Why human connection is the next frontier of emotional leadership
✅ And how to spark courage in everyday life

If you lead people, speak publicly, or just want to show up more fully in your own life—this is for you.

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In this powerful episode of the Visible Kindness Podcast, I sit down with Christine Burke, certified coach, content creator, and midlife mentor who's a stay at home mom to hundreds of women over 50.

Christine shares her journey from full-time mom to building a thriving wellness business and redefining what’s possible after 50. We talk about:

👉 Confidence during menopause

👉 Reinventing your identity in midlife

👉 Building an online brand as a woman 50+

👉 Why Christine says midlife is the beginning, not the end

Whether you're navigating a life transition or just need some real talk and motivation — this episode will light a fire in you

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