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Hosted by Anna Sonoda, LCSW · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 31 episodes
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Known and Trusted with Anna Sonoda, LCSW Grooming doesn’t look like danger. It looks like trust. Known and Trusted is the podcast that exposes how child predators gain access to kids, focusing on how they do it, not why they do it. Hosted by Anna Sonoda, LCSW, former therapist to convicted offenders turned grooming prevention authority, this series equips families, parents, and professionals with clear tools to recognize grooming before harm occurs. Through real survivor stories and expert insights, each episode reveals the hidden patterns predators use and shows how adults can build stronger safety around children. Because when families understand grooming, they can stop it. And that’s how we start a movement to end child sexual abuse, one story, one strategy, one conversation at a time. Who should listen? Parents who want to raise confident, safe, and aware kids. Educators, coaches, and youth leaders looking for clear, practical tools. The
Anna Sonoda, LCSW hosts Known and Trusted, a kids show with 31 episodes published.
Warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you are in need of support, call 988 or text TALK. Carlos Rodriguez joins Known and Trusted to discuss his latest book, The Ugly Underneath. The conversation delves into the da
Michelle Peterson shares her son's experience of being groomed by a male school staff member and baseball coach, highlighting the challenges and failures in reporting and investigating the abuse. She discusses the tactic
With guest, Dawn McCarty, the conversation delves into the topic of grooming for religious conversion and its impact on family dynamics. Dawn shares her personal experience of being groomed for religious conversion and t
Listen to this young woman explore her experience of being groomed in high school by an assistant band director. This episode addresses the mixed feelings of ambiguity and aftermath for survivors. This episode is about a
The conversation delves into the experience of grooming, manipulation, and inappropriate behavior by a high school band director. It covers the early signs of grooming, life before the harm, academic achievements, inappr
The podcast episode delves into the subtle signs and patterns of grooming behavior, emphasizing the need for recognition and action. It highlights the importance of understanding relational direction, building credibilit
The conversation delves into the impact of divorce and co-parenting on children, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the ex-spouse and prioritizing the well-being of the children. It al
The conversation delves into the importance of mothering sons in 2026, exploring the challenges and shifts in parenting over the years. It also discusses the transition of roles as sons grow, the significance of adolesce
The conversation explores the impact of AI on children's emotional connection and the potential for AI to be used as a tool for grooming. It delves into the shift in how children experience connection, the dangers of syn
The episode discusses the importance of clear safety practices in religious gatherings, particularly during Easter. It addresses the reality of religious grooming and provides practical checklists and scripts for ensurin
The episode delves into the concept of grooming as an invitation rather than a break-in, and why that matters for parents today. It provides practical steps for parents to recognize and protect children from grooming, em
The conversation covers the GAS model for child safety, the impact of technology on grooming, spotting grooming signals, and practical rules for parents, communication. Takeaways Access is the primary safety lever Teach
The conversation delves into Megan Farison's experience of grooming and abuse by an educator, exploring her early life, belief system, and the manipulation and coercion she faced. It also highlights the importance of rec
This episode provides guidance for parents and families who have discovered signs of grooming in a trusted adult or older child. It focuses on protecting the child, preserving important information, and supporting family
The conversation explores the concept of the family operating system and its impact on family wellness. It delves into the unconscious adoption of default systems, the role of the family operating system, attention, infl
The episode delves into the under-discussed issue of peer-on-peer grooming, emphasizing the need for grooming literacy to help children recognize and resist peer influence. It covers the 4F formula for recognizing groomi
The conversation delves into the limitations of the tricky people model in child safety and introduces the concept of grooming literacy as a more effective approach. It challenges the traditional teaching of kids' bounda
Keywords Epstein files, child abuse, survivor empowerment, systemic failure, prevention strategies Summary In this conversation, Anna Sonoda, LCSW, delves into the implications of the Epstein files, emphasizing the need
The conversation explores the concept of preparation and readiness in the face of uncertainty and risk. It emphasizes the importance of function over completeness, the need for readiness to survive fatigue and changing c
Summary In this episode of "Known and Trusted," Anna Sonoda, a licensed clinical social worker, delves into the often-overlooked topic of grooming behaviors that can lead to child sexual abuse. She emphasizes that groomi
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Known and Trusted is hosted by Anna Sonoda, LCSW. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 31 episodes.
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