health
Hosted by Crisis Center of Northeast Texas · health · EN
🌙 Sitting in the Dark – A podcast for survivors, their loved ones, and the community.Created by the Crisis Center of Northeast Texas, this series offers support, education, and compassion for those navigating through the pain and uncertainty that comes after sexual assault. Because healing isn’t always linear, and sometimes, just sitting together in the dark is enough. 💙 Trigger Warning: We will be addressing sensitive topics related to sexual violence. If at any point you feel overwhelmed, please prioritize your well-being, and take a break if you need to.
Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Verified email
Booking probability
31%
Guest openness
Selective
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for Sitting in the Dark.
Signup to Generate a Pitch🌙 Sitting in the Dark, A podcast for survivors, their loved ones, and the community. Created by the Crisis Center of Northeast Texas, this series offers support, education, and compassion for those navigating through the pain and uncertainty that comes after sexual assault. Because healing isn’t always linear, and sometimes, just sitting together in the dark is enough.
Recent episodes include "Not a "Perfect Victim": When You Don't Fit the Narrative" (4 June 2026, 22 minutes), "Not a "Perfect Victim": When You Don't Fit the Narrative" (4 June 2026, 22 minutes), and "Teal Takeover - Sexual Assault Awareness Month" (14 April 2026, 20 minutes).
Sitting in the Dark publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for Sitting in the Dark is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sitting in the Dark requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sitting in the Dark's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Sitting in the Dark are Family & Social Services. Sitting in the Dark has a health audience.
Sitting in the Dark is a health podcast with 26 episodes published.
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
Sitting in the Dark
Not every survivor looks the way society expects them to. In this episode of Sitting in the Dark , Maci explores the harmful myth of the "perfect victim" and how survivor stereotypes impact disclosure, reporting...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>Not every survivor looks the way society expects them to.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Maci explores the harmful myth of the "perfect victim" and how survivor stereotypes impact disclosure...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month—but this conversation goes deeper than awareness.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, we explore the history behind SAAM, the meaning of Teal Tuesday, and the...
Episode #3
<p>This Women’s History Month, Sitting in the Dark is taking a deeper look at the women who didn’t just participate in history—they rewrote it.</p><p>In this episode, Maci is joined by Sexual Assault Advocates Michayla...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>Somewhere along the way, stalking got rebranded as devotion.</p><p>The guy who won’t take no for an answer? “Persistent.”<br>The guy who shows up everywhere? “Passionate.”<br>The guy who watches from a distance...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>January can be loud.</p><p>Full of resolutions, expectations, and pressure to start fresh—before we’ve even had time to catch our breath.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Maci offers a softer start to...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>This end-of-year episode of Sitting in the Dark is an honest conversation for survivors, current advocates, and anyone curious about stepping into this work. Maci reflects on the moments that shaped this year — the...
Episode #19
<p>Holding Space Through the Holidays: Supporting Loved Ones & Stepping In With Courage</p><p>The holidays can be beautiful… and heavy. Whether you’re a survivor, supporting someone you love, or navigating complicated...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>🎙️ Breaking the Silence: Race, Trust, and Identity After Sexual Assault</p><p>When we talk about sexual violence, we have to talk about power—and power is shaped by identity.<br>In this episode, host Maci Torres and...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>Rape Culture & Sexism in the Media<br />Headlines. Movies. Music. Ads. Everyday conversations.<br />The media doesn’t just reflect our culture—it shapes it. And too often, what it reflects is a world where sexual...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and survivor experiences. Please take care of yourself and listen at your own pace.</p><p>When survivors of sexual assault are ready to tell...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, we welcome Shahd Alasaly, founder of Blue Meets Blue and the voice behind the Shattered Vows series. Through her work as a social researcher and humanitarian entrepreneur...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Nikki Barnett from Student Advocacy and Support and Amanda Berry from the Title IX office at East Texas A&M University. Together, we explore what real support looks like for...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>For many survivors, healing begins in silence—but it doesn’t have to stay there.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, we explore the power of creative expression in the aftermath of trauma. From painting and...
Episode #12
<p>Swipe Safe: Online Dating & Digital Boundaries<br>Online dating can open doors to connection, community, and companionship—but it also comes with real risks. In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Maci explores how...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth that self-care is a luxury or selfish act. Join us as we explore what true self-care looks like for survivors, advocates, and anyone carrying heavy emotional loads. From...
Sitting in the Dark
<p>Episode 12: Journey of Advocacy – Sitting with You in the Dark<br>In this solo episode, Maci reflects on the powerful connection between advocacy and healing. Speaking directly to survivors and those curious about...
<p>⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses trauma triggers and coping strategies, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Amy and...
Episode #8
<p>⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses trauma and its effects on the brain, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening.</p><p>In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Amy and...
Episode #7
<p>⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, multidisciplinary response, and survivor experiences. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p>Episode Title: SART Roundtable – Coordinated Care for...
Recent guests on Sitting in the Dark. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
sociology instructor at the University of South Florida, Blue Meets Blue
landscape architecture expert, East Texas A&M University
Student Advocacy and Support
PitchCentric classifies Sitting in the Dark under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Louder Than Silence Podcast
The R Word
Finding OK - Healing After Sexual Assault and Abuse
No Longer Hurting with Christy Podcast
Living in the Aftermath with Lyndsey
Don't Gaslight Us
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ