Five guests, 11 episodes and a world of knowledge. Over the past two months we have heard from experts in sexual and domestic violence prevention and response, and victim-survivors. We also explored the impacts of unconscious bias throughout the Depp vs Heard trial, and learned more about our host Lucretia Ackfield and her goals for this podcast. E…

In this week’s episode, host and founder Lucretia Ackfield reflects on the conversations and situations that motivated her to create the Medusa’s Mic podcast. Like many of us, Lucretia was fed up with the high levels of sexual violence in our communities. This frustration inspired her to take action at a grassroots level by seeking to change the at…

"It takes a village to protect an abuser." - Sharna Bremner, Founder of End Rape on Campus Australia, in The Reckoning by Jess Hill. Join Lucretia, founder of the Stop Sexual Violence Collaboration and host of the Medusa’s Mic podcast, as she reflects on the troubling societal issues brought to light during the recent Depp v Heard case in the Unite…

[2/2] In part two of Lucretia's conversation with Morgana Prior, she explains why it is important for corporations to establish policies which specify how to respond to victims of domestic violence. Morgana also discusses how businesses can support employees experiencing family and sexual violence and facilitate their safe return to the workplace. …

[1/2] Join Lucretia as she chats to Morgana Prior, a senior leader in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) largest superannuation company, Nambawan Super. Morgana shares the unique and tailored approach her organisation and the PNG corporate sector use to respond to domestic and sexual violence. She discusses the challenges of the cross-cultural environment, t…

[2/2] In part two of Simone O’Brien’s story, she explains how she uses her experience and knowledge to help protect others from domestic violence and abuse. Simone also shares her insights about why she believes we should trust our gut instincts to identify red flags within a relationship and obey the warning signs. Simone touches on how the Austra…

[1/2] In this week’s episode, we hear the real-life story of domestic violence survivor, Simone O’Brien. In 2012, Simone attempted to end a relationship and was brutally attacked by a perpetrator wouldn't take no for an answer. Her story uncovers the difficulties single parents face when navigating the world of online dating and the red flags to wa…

Today, Lucretia chats to Dr Michael Flood, an internationally-recognised researcher on men, masculinity, gender equality and violence prevention. This episode tackles the gender gap between men and women’s awareness of sexual violence. In a wide-ranging discussion, Lucretia and Michael explore how socialisation impacts young men and, in particular,…

[2/2] This episode continues the conversation with Tracey Leigh-Allen who provides advice and training on how to respond to employees dealing with domestic violence. She discusses how we can recognise the early signs of abuse, and provide support before it reaches a crisis point. This episode also highlights the warning signs when there is a domest…

[2/2] Lucretia and Erin continue their discussion about sexual violence and how it impacts young women in particular. This episode dives into the topics of reporting sexual assault and the services available to women and young girls affected in these scenarios. Erin encourages women to stand up and advocate for themselves when the time is right, wi…

[1/2] In this episode, Lucretia chats to Tracey Leigh-Allen who has extensive experience in the domestic and family violence sector, including working with the Queensland Police Service. Tracey helps businesses and organisations to develop domestic violence policies and support staff if they’re experiencing violence or abuse at home. Tracey discuss…

[1/2] Today’s episode features special guest Erin Cash, a former police detective who spent 12 years in child abuse and sexual assault investigations. She is also an educator and social commentator for the prevention of domestic and family violence, and sexual violence. Lucretia and Erin discuss Erin's career with the Queensland Police, including h…