6. Human Trafficking Survivor Turned Author & Entrepreneur with Rebecca Bender

This is an emotional interview with a powerful woman who is a human trafficking survivor.

Rebecca Bender is not just a survivor. She is a leader in supporting other human trafficking survivors, the go-to authority for law enforcement in related cases, an author, speaker, entrepreneur and community leader. She is such an inspiration!

Full show notes and links: https://torchpodcast.com/ep6-human-trafficking-survivor-turned-author-podcast/

Things we cover

• Misconceptions of human trafficking
• What traffickers look for – who’s most at risk
• Mental state of when she tried to escape and effects of trauma to this day
• Building healthy relationships after trauma, and rebuilding trust
• Full decimalization of the sex trade: brothel owners, procuring, pimping
• Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts from living in a prolonged state of fear
• False sense of independence – that feeling some of us women take on since a young age as a sense of protection
• Challenge of asking for help
• Scariest part of starting something new – Rebecca started many for profits and non-profits
• How to help survivors in your community

Full show notes and links: https://torchpodcast.com/ep6-human-trafficking-survivor-turned-author-podcast/

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