133: Alexandra Stevenson’s Story of Human Trafficking - what it looks like and what to look out for

Motherhood Meets Medicine

Lynzy Coughlin

Medicine, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 October 2023

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

What is human trafficking? You might be surprised to learn that there is so much more to it than what you see portrayed in the movies and media. Also, it isn’t only happening in the seedy underbelly of society. It’s happening in our communities much more often than you might think. Alexandra Stevenson joins me to share her own experience as a human trafficking victim and why she is now working to educate people everywhere about the realities of human trafficking and sexual assault. She also co-founded Uprising in Wyoming, The Laughing Survivor, and is in the process of writing her first book. Alexandra and I spoke about some pretty heavy subjects for this episode. Everything from her personal story of being groomed and sexually assaulted to then finding herself in the middle of being trafficked. Her story is incredibly powerful and I’m so happy she joined me to share it. We also talk about how we can talk to our children about consent, what consent really looks like, what trafficking is, and so much more. No matter what age or stage your children are in, Alexandra truly provides some invaluable insights and how to keep them as safe as you possibly can. In this episode, we discuss: When sexual empowerment is really sexual exploitation What human trafficking really is and who are real players Why consent is so important and ways to move from a “no means no” culture to “yes means yes” Practical tips and advice for introducing cell phones to your children and how keep them safe Resources: Uprising The Laughing Survivor Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off AG1 Nutrition Supplement: www.drinkag1.com/lynzy to get your free 1 year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 and 5 free travel packs Questions: When Sexual Empowerment is Really Sexual Exploitation Rebranded: Explaining the truth behind the nuances of consent What is Trafficking and Why Do I Need to Care About It?: What domestic human trafficking looks like and how it happened to Alexandra Help, My Kid Wants Their First Cell Phone!: How do we introduce technology safely? How do we keep kids safe online? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:10.8	Hello everyone. Today, I'll be talking with Alexandra Stevenson.
1:15.1	Alexandra, a former trafficking victim turned activist and barked on her anti-trafficking
1:20.0	journey at 11. After 10 years and personal hardships, she recognized her experience as human
1:25.6	trafficking. With a candid storytelling approach and strong academic background,
1:30.4	she bridges communities, educates on tough subjects, and empowers change.
1:34.8	She co-founded uprising in Wyoming and her personal brands that laughing survivor in British Columbia.
1:40.9	Alexandra's strength and resilience inspires others to persevere and foster compassion.
1:45.3	Alexandra is currently working at a book and will be done soon. I hope to have her back on this
1:50.4	podcast to continue our conversation once it's released. Today's episode is about human trafficking
1:55.4	and sexual assault. Please take care when you listen to this if you have children nearby.
2:00.3	Alexandra will share her personal story about grooming, sexual assault, and trafficking.
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