From Now On

• THE TRUTH ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Today’s Modern Slavery & What Everyone Needs to Know

  Just a heads up: This episode contains discussions of grooming, coercive control, and sex trafficking. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself. This episode is dedicated to Virginia Giuffre. And all survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and human trafficking. When survivors of sex trafficking bravely step forward to share their truth, how do we respond? Do we stand with them, or do we doubt and dismiss their experiences? Today, we dive deep into the complex, often hidden reality of modern slavery happening all around us—in our neighborhoods, in the shadows of industries we engage with daily, and especially within the world of sex trafficking. More than 40 million people worldwide are trapped in human trafficking, with one in four being children. Sex trafficking, a devastating form of this crime, involves the exploitation of vulnerable individuals through force, fraud, or coercion for commercial sex acts—and minors involved cannot legally consent at all. Lisa Phillips welcomes Davina Durgana, PhD, an award-winning human rights statistician and expert who has shaped global understanding of modern slavery. Davina brings a crucial data-driven perspective on how sex trafficking thrives where social safety nets and oversight fail, and how traffickers act as entrepreneurial predators exploiting sexual and labor vulnerabilities alike. Together, Lisa and Davina unpack the myths versus realities of human trafficking— exploring the types of coercion survivors face, the trafficking ring ecosystems, the powerful economics behind exploitation, and why survivors’ voices are vital in driving awareness and systemic change. They also highlight the retraumatization survivors endure due to stigma, legal challenges, and lack of adequate support, often keeping them trapped in cycles of abuse. This episode calls on listeners to educate themselves on trafficking signs, understand how demand fuels exploitation—particularly in commercial sex—and hold institutions accountable, from corporations to governments, so trafficking becomes prohibitively difficult and unprofitable. Because the fight against modern slavery—and sex trafficking—starts with believing survivors, standing up for justice, and transforming communities to protect the most vulnerable. “From now on, what I would like is that we have a standard that changes American society's view of the human worth, that if we see individual lives as valuable as our own, then it doesn't stand that we can also exploit them for labor or exploit them for sex.” About Davina Durgana: Davina Durgana, PhD is an award-winning international human rights statistician who has developed leading global models to assess risk and vulnerability to modern slavery.  Dr. Davina Durgana was a Founding Author of the Global Slavery Index and Contributing Founding Author of the UN’s Global Estimates of Modern Slavery.  She is the Director of Free the Slaves, the oldest anti-trafficking organization in the United States and is currently working on a book on family court reform for domestic violence survivors and their children.  Follow Davina on Instagram @davinadurgana. Follow Lisa Phillips @iamlisaphillips on Instagram. From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Have a story to share with us? Email us at [email protected]. Join our movement and keep up to date on all things From Now On by following us @fromnowonpod on all socials. If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) If you or someone you know is being trafficked, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Text 233733 (befree).

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• THE TOUR BUS TRAP: How Teen Girls Get Groomed at Concerts

  Just a heads up: This episode contains discussions of grooming of a minor, sexual assault, and coercive control. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself. What really happens when the spotlight fades and the show is over? For years, iconic rock musician Marilyn Manson cultivated an image of rebellion and shock, but behind that façade lies a decades-long history of abuse and predatory behavior targeting underage fans. In this episode, Lisa Phillips invites Bianca Allaine Kyne, who exposes the chilling details of what went on behind the closed doors of Manson’s tour bus. In 1995, Bianca was just 16 when she, along with younger girls—some as young as 13—was invited onto Manson’s bus after a concert. What began as a dream come true for devoted teenage fans quickly turned into a nightmare of manipulation, violation, and threats. Bianca bravely recounts how Manson and bandmate Jeordie White (Twiggy Ramirez) deliberately singled out vulnerable girls, asked personal questions, and used fan clubs to extract addresses and contact details. The grooming was methodical and predatory, leaving Bianca and other young girls isolated, ashamed, abused and silenced. But Manson’s pattern of abuse didn't stop there: his violent, degrading behavior has been corroborated by fellow survivors, including high-profile voices like Evan Rachel Wood, and by testimony about band members and crew being subjected to assault and humiliation. Despite mounting accusations and lawsuits, the music industry has historically looked the other way, settling behind closed doors and allowing predators to remain in the spotlight. In this conversation, Bianca shares why she kept her story hidden for so long, the shame and self-blame she carried as a teenage fan betrayed by her idol, and how solidarity among survivors—finally speaking out—has become a catalyst for demanding true accountability. Lisa and Bianca call attention to the patterns of grooming and calculated selection of vulnerable girls; the complicity of institutions that enable abuse; and why, even now, many survivors feel blamed, judged, or disbelieved when they dare to share the truth. This episode is a call to listen—truly listen—to survivors, to challenge the culture of silence, and to ensure no other young fan becomes prey behind the glamour of rock stardom.“From now on, I hope that we can all continue this conversation and this topic. We just have to keep fighting the good fight.” About Bianca Allaine Kyne: Bianca Allaine Kyne is a model, actor, producer, and survivor. Bianca is one of Marilyn Manson’s earliest survivors who has publicly come forward. Follow Bianca @Bianca_Allaine and @80sNuvo on Instagram. Follow Bianca @bianca_allaine on TikTok. Follow Lisa Phillips @iamlisaphillips on Instagram. From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Have a story to share with us? Email us at [email protected]. Join our movement and keep up to date on all things From Now On by following us @fromnowonpod on all socials. If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) If you or someone you know is being trafficked, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Text 233733 (befree). PAVE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit creating a world free from sexual violence and building communities to support survivors. Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR) is dedicated to providing a safe and empowering space for survivors of sex trafficking to reclaim their stories and stand up for themselves and each other.

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• THE BOY: 1 in 6 – Groomed, Abused & the Cycle of Violence in Male Childhood Trauma

  Just a heads up: This episode contains discussions of child sexual assault, grooming, violence, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself. What happens when a boy is forced to carry a secret so heavy it shapes every part of his life? How do we respond when male survivors of childhood sexual abuse break their silence about grooming, violence, and the lifelong impact of trauma? Today, we’re confronting the widespread crisis that affects one in six boys before they turn eighteen—a staggering number that is too often hidden by shame, stigma, and disbelief. Most assaults are committed not by strangers, but by people the child knows and trusts, making it even harder for boys to speak out. Society’s expectations of masculinity tell boys to be strong and silent, leaving them isolated and unheard, and allowing the cycle of violence and trauma to continue. Lisa welcomes Nathan Spiteri—author, advocate, and survivor—who was just eight years old when his world was shattered by a stranger. Nathan takes us step-by-step through the grooming tactics that trap children in fear, the violence that follows, and the toxic shame that warps self-worth and behavior for years to come. He shares how the cycle of abuse and violence led to addiction, self-destruction, and profound confusion about love and belonging. This episode is not just about pain, but about the power of speaking out. Nathan and Lisa explore how vulnerability is an act of bravery, how naming abuse is the first step toward healing, and why it’s time to end the stigma that keeps male survivors in the shadows. Nathan’s journey shows that breaking the cycle of violence and healing from childhood trauma is possible—with honest conversation, support, and the courage to reclaim your story. This episode calls on listeners to listen, believe, and stand with all survivors—because progress begins with breaking the silence and ending the cycle of violence for good. “From now on, this is me. From now on, I am who I am, I can't change it.” About Nathan Spiteri: Nathan Spiteri is the author of Toy Cars, a TEDx speaker, advocate, filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter. Nathan Spiteri is also a sexual abuse survivor. Born in Australia, Nathan was sexually abused as a child, threatened with his life and that of his family. He is one of the very few voices of male sexual abuse to speak so openly and publicly, and wants to start the conversation and change the narrative surrounding this global epidemic. Follow Nathan  @nathanspiteri on Instagram. Go to nathanspiteri.com to learn more about his story and his advocacy. You can order Toy Cars here. Follow Lisa Phillips ⁠@iamlisaphillips⁠ on Instagram. From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Have a story to share with us? Email us at [email protected]. Join our movement and keep up to date on all things From Now On by following us @fromnowonpod on all socials. If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) If you or someone you know is being trafficked, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Text 233733 (befree). PAVE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit creating a world free from sexual violence and building communities to support survivors. Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR) is dedicated to providing a safe and empowering space for survivors of sex trafficking to reclaim their stories and stand up for themselves and each other.

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• THE BOUNDARIES: How to Teach Kids and Teens Consent, Body Autonomy, and Prevent Sexual Abuse

  Just a heads up: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and coercive control. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself. How do we equip kids and teens with the tools they need to protect themselves and build healthy relationships? What happens when we break the silence around consent, body autonomy, and sexual abuse prevention? Today, we’re confronting the myths and silences that leave young people vulnerable. Too often, survivors of childhood sexual abuse grow up without the language or support to process their trauma. Many never learn what consent truly means, or how to recognize and assert their own boundaries. Instead, shame and secrecy are passed down through generations, leaving children and teens to navigate relationships and intimacy without guidance. Lisa welcomes Logan Cooper, a licensed mental health counselor, trauma professional, and survivor, who draws on both her personal and professional experience to empower families. Logan and Lisa discuss the long-term impact of unprocessed childhood trauma, the dangerous myths about sex and consent that persist in families, schools, and media, and how parents and caregivers can start age-appropriate conversations about body autonomy—even with very young children. This episode offers practical strategies for teaching consent, recognizing the difference between safe surprises and unsafe secrets, and helping kids and teens build self-worth and confidence. Lisa and Logan explore how education, open dialogue, and modeling healthy boundaries can break cycles of shame and silence, giving the next generation the tools they need to stay safe and thrive. This conversation is for every parent, educator, and survivor who wants to create a world where children are empowered, informed, and protected. “From now on, I will listen to my body over what anybody else tells me about my body. I trust my body first.” About Logan Cooper: Logan Cooper is a Mental Health Counselor & a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional licensed in the state of Florida. Logan draws on her personal experiences of domestic violence and sexual trauma as well as her professional training to provide advocacy & empowerment to fellow survivors in therapy. Her practice focuses on creating a safe environment where clients can heal from feeling defined by their traumatic experiences, allowing them to rediscover their authentic selves and build the lives they deserve. Follow Logan  @CrookedCounselorCooper on TikTok & Instagram. To inquire about counseling services, contact Logan at [email protected].  Follow Lisa Phillips ⁠@iamlisaphillips⁠ on Instagram. From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Have a story to share with us? Email us at [email protected]. Join our movement and keep up to date on all things From Now On by following us @fromnowonpod on all socials. If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) If you or someone you know is being trafficked, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Text 233733 (befree). PAVE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit creating a world free from sexual violence and building communities to support survivors. Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR) is dedicated to providing a safe and empowering space for survivors of sex trafficking to reclaim their stories and stand up for themselves and each other.

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• THE MILITARY DISCHARGE: Surviving Sexual Assault & Healing PTSD with a Service Dog

  Just a heads up: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault, initmate partner violence, substance abuse and PTSD. Some may find it upsetting. We encourage you to take care of yourself. What happens when a survivor of military sexual assault is not only silenced but discarded by the very institution they gave an oath to? How do we respond when their stories of trauma, PTSD, and struggle for justice come to light? Today, we confront military sexual trauma and the devastating aftermath for those who speak out. Army veteran, author, and PTSD advocate Simone Swartz joins Lisa to share her journey from honor and ambition to betrayal. Simone reveals how the military’s culture of misogyny and silence left her without a safe place to turn after being assaulted by a fellow soldier. Instead of receiving care, she was blamed, ostracized, and ultimately discharged—her service and future erased in a single stamp. Simone and Lisa discuss the long-term impact of military sexual trauma: PTSD, addiction, and the struggle for basic dignity and healthcare. But Simone’s story is also one of hope and transformation. She is dedicated to helping others understand that PTSD is treatable. Through therapy, community, and the unconditional support of her service dog, Simone learned to manage her symptoms and rebuild her life. She shares practical insights on recognizing PTSD, seeking help, and the importance of persistence in recovery.  For Simone, her service dog became a lifeline—helping her manage panic, rebuild trust, and reclaim her life one step at a time. Her message to listeners is clear: no matter the trauma, healing is possible, and no one is beyond hope. PTSD can be managed, and survivors deserve support, respect, and the chance to thrive. She has written, soon to be published PTSD and What Helped Me, in hopes of bringing a consolidated resource for those dealing with PTSD. This episode is a call to believe survivors, to demand accountability from the systems that fail them, and to recognize that recovery is possible—even after the deepest betrayals. Simone’s courage and advocacy remind us that with the right support, every survivor can find a path forward. “From now on, PTSD is treatable and the sky's the limit.” About Simone Swartz: Simone Swartz is an Army Veteran, mother of 3, author, public speaker, and leading PTSD expert on Service dogs and PTSD.  She is also a Military Sexual Trauma Survivor.  Her journey living with PTSD, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and addiction has led her to share her story and ways to overcome trauma and live a fulfilled life. Follow Simone @ptsdandwhathelpedme and @servicedoginnewyork on Instagram. @ptsdandwhathelpedme on TikTok and Youtube Check out www.ptsdandwhathelpedme.com to learn more about her work and to order her book.  Follow Lisa Phillips ⁠@iamlisaphillips⁠ on Instagram. From Now On is produced by LA PHILLIPS MEDIA. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Have a story to share with us? Email us at [email protected]. Join our movement and keep up to date on all things From Now On by following us @fromnowonpod on all socials. If today’s conversation resonated with you and you are seeking more support in your own healing journey, here are some resources below: If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673) If you or someone you know is being trafficked, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Text 233733 (befree). PAVE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit creating a world free from sexual violence and building communities to support survivors. Speak Out, Act, Reclaim (SOAR) is dedicated to providing a safe and empowering space for survivors of sex trafficking to reclaim their stories and stand up for themselves and each other.

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