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Talking about Sexual Assault is difficult, but Survivor, Psychotherapist and Trauma expert Amy Carpenter literally wrote the book on talking about it. Actually 2 books! In this episode the creator of the Be Strong/Be Wise book series talks with Nina about the blame, shame, sexual ethics and how the conversation is evolving. Most of us don’t have a language for sexual safety but once we find the words and say them out loud, we have the power. Tune in as she and Nina talk about all the crazy shit in ours heads and what to do with it. Amy Carpenter: Amy Carpenter is the owner and founder of the Be Strong, Be Wise safety education program. A psychotherapist, former youth worker, writer and life coach, Amy brings twenty-five years of experience to her new book, Be Strong, Be Wise in the Age of #MeToo. She has two previously-written books, Glen Stone, a middle-grade novel and Channel-Crossing, a parenting book. Her articles have appeared in PsychCentral, the Asana International Yoga Journal, and 3HO.org, where she’s a contributing blogger. She lives in Rockport, Maine, with her husband and daughter. Find her at: amycarpenter.net. You can also email Amy at: amycarpenter458@gmail.com