Welcome to the Healing for Male Survivors Podcast, where male survivors of childhood trauma, especially sexual trauma, can find hope and healing. My main goal is to give a platform to YOU, my listener and fellow survivor. I want to make this a safe space for you to tell YOUR story - and telling your story can often jumpstart your healing. This *is* a faith-based podcast, but do not expect a lot of preaching, but I want to welcome anyone here regardless of faith. **Trigger Warning/Explicit Content Warning** - we will talk openly and frankly about sexual abuse from the victims perspective.
I wanted to update my listeners on the Erik & Kyle Menéndez case that I mentioned in Episodes 47, 63, & 68 In addition, I wanted to update my listeners on the new “Take It Down Act” signed into law in the US to help fight Revenge Porn, including those generated via Artificial Intellegence. I also wanted to share aboutthe recent controversy with former lead singer, Michael Tait, from the C...
Scott McKellar is a 54 year old man from Australia. He is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and bullying. He currently works as an Uber Eats driver and does volunteer work with men dealing with mental health issues. If you want to see the VIDEO 🎥 version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube . Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of...
Sean Wheeler is a survivor of pre-teen sex trafficking for almost five years. During that time he was used in child sexual abuse material. While his family moved away from that area, other abusers would find him until age 19 when he determined to no longer be used. In 2018 Sean founded Starfish Ministries in Colorado to provide a voice for boys in the public arena. He works directly with several ...
Today's topic is the overuse and misuse of prescription medications on CSA survivors and victims. Today’s panel includes 2 former podcast guests: Michael Skinner & Robert Maniscalco If you want to see the VIDEO version of this podcast, you can watch from either Spotify or Youtube . Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who...
Jim Farrington is survivor and is also a men’s minister with First Stone Ministries, which will be 50 years old in January 2026, First Stone specializes in the area of sexual and relational redemption, proclaiming that freedom is not found in a method or a program but in the person of Jesus Christ. Jim does Pastoral Care with men who deal with sexual and relational brokenness and is also the coor...
“Peter W.,” who recently turned 60, has been married for over 36 years and has three children. He has struggled with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts for many years and sought help at a residential program two years ago. During his time in the program, he opened up for the first time about a sexual assault he experienced at age 26. While he has been working through this trauma in therap...
Alex Abraham has spent years researching, exploring, and experiencing firsthand the therapeutic treatment options for healing from childhood sexual abuse. Psychedelics and integration therapy forever changed his life. When not educating other survivors about the benefits of psychedelics, Alex enjoys traveling the world and experiencing new foods. A connoisseur of food truck fare, he lives in Aust...
I wanted to update listeners on the follow-up to the HBO/Max documentary “Leaving Neverland” In addition, I wanted to update my listeners on the Erik & Kyle Menéndez case that I mentioned in Episodes 47 & 63 I also wanted to share about my own personal Healing Journey especially after attending a Regional Men’s Retreat where I got triggered. Links Mentioned - Leaving Neverland II: Leaving...
Robert Maniscalco is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and has been a professional creative his entire adult life. Born in 1959 in Detroit, he has lived in New York, New Orleans and currently in Charleston. His commission portraits and fine art are part of over a thousand collections throughout North America. In Detroit he hosted Artbeat on PBS and founded the Maniscalco Gallery. As a fine art...
Louis Romano is a parent of a CSA Survivor and a best-selling author of 21 novels, including Intercession and Besa . A crossover artist who has written true crime fiction, crime historic fiction, and one young adult book Suicide is talked about in this episode. If you are experiencing feelings of suicide or you know someone who is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the National Suicide Preventi...