Episode 2

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Published on:

21st Jan 2026

Hard as hell

Content note: strong language, mentions of sexual assault, rape, statutory rape, child molesting, and suicide. 




On today’s episode host Mia speaks with Kiersten McGrath, author of “Let it Happen, He said.” Mia and Kiersten speak openly and candidly about Kiersten’s many encounters with sexual assault from childhood into her young adult years. Kiersten’s raw honesty creates space for other victims and offers a story of hope amidst brokenness that will be a guide to others seeking their own restoration. 




RAINN’s national sexual assault hot line: call 800.656.HOPE or text HOPE to 64673 or live chat at National Sexual Assault Hotline - RAINN


 (https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/)


Eating disorders support: Home - National Eating Disorders Association (https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/)






Buy Kiersten’s book: Let It Happen, He Said - Filibuster Press (https://www.filibusterpress.com/let-it-happen-he-said.html) or https://www.amazon.com/Let-Happen-Said-Kiersten-McGrath-ebook/dp/B0FW91KC1R or https://www.fablesbooks.com/item/Q6WqcXzw1hKcrVKyo8OvGg



Suicide hotline: call or text 988

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About the Podcast

Beauty in the Broken
Sharing the beauty in our healing journey
Real life stories of brokenness and the beauty that can be born in the healing journey.

About your host

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Michael Albert