Thriving Beyond MST
Thriving Beyond MST is more than a podcast—it’s a movement.
Our Mission: Driving Change, Empowering Survivors, and Holding Systems Accountable.
Our Vision: A Future Where MST is the Exception, Not the Norm.
We amplify the voices of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) survivors, shine a light on systemic gaps, and push for real, lasting change. Through raw conversations, expert insights, and survivor stories, we break the silence, challenge the status quo, and build a future where justice is the expectation—not the exception.
We see you. We honor you. And we will not stop fighting until there are no more stories like yours.
Join us as we advocate to hold institutions accountable, push for reform, and create a survivor-led community.
🎙️ Subscribe now and be part of the change.
Podcast Website: www.thrivingbeyondmst.buzzsprout.com
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Email: thrivingbeyondMST@gmail.com
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
***If you are experiencing an emergency, please call. 911**
- VETERANS CRISIS LINE 24/7, Dial 988, then #1 or Text 838255
- Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855- VA-WOMEN
- Caregiver Support 1-855-260-3274
Additional Resources
1. Make the Connection (www.maketheconnection.net/conditions/ military-sexual-trauma): Make the Connection is a compilation of videos of veterans sharing their experiences with military sexual trauma.
2. BeyondMST(App)(BeyondMST|VAMobile): BeyondMSTwas designed to help people heal from sexual assault or harassment during military service.
3. Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) (www.servicewomensactionnetwork.org): SWAN is the voice of women who have served or are currently serving in the military.
4. Protect Our Defenders (www.protectourdefenders.com): Protect Our Defenders (POD) Legal Services Program is the only program in the country providing free legal services specifically for survivors of military sexual assault and sexual harassment.
5. Combat Sexual Assault (www.combatsexualassault.org/aboutus): Our mission is to empower survivors of sexual violence by helping them find their voice and overcome barriers to obtaining justice, all while disrupting the cultural stigma surrounding the disclosures of these crimes.
6. National Veterans Legal Services Program (www.nvlsp.org): Our goal is to ensure that every MST survivor who qualifies for disability benefits receives the benefits they deserve.
7. Male Survivor (www.malesurvivor.org): A 501(c)(3), non-profit, public benefit organization committed to preventing, healing, and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men.
8. Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (www.rainn.org): RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization.
9. Help for homeless veterans 1-877-4AID-VET
Thriving Beyond MST
Episode 4: Seeds of Solidarity: Survivor Advocacy With Guest SFC (Ret.) Freyja Eccles
In this landmark episode of Thriving Beyond MST, host Dalia welcomes her very first guest — retired Army SFC and Washington Army National Guard Victim Advocate Coordinator, Freyja Eccles — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to stand up for MST survivors.
From Freyja’s behind-the-scenes perspective as a longtime Victim Advocate (VA) to the transformative power of purpose-led healing, she and Dalia unpack MST misconceptions, the compounded impact of trauma, and the urgent need for culturally competent, trauma-informed care.
💥 If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsupported in your healing journey — this episode is for you.
💡 If you’ve wondered what advocacy looks like when no one is watching — this episode is for you.
🌱 If you're planting your own seeds of purpose — you're already part of this movement.
Released in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this conversation is bold, vulnerable, and deeply needed.
🎤 Don’t miss Dalia’s presentation, “Seeds of Solidarity: Empowering Voices Through the Thriving Beyond MST Podcast” at the 2025 TAASA Conference in Denton, TX.
📞 Resources Mentioned:
Veterans Crisis Line – Dial 988, then Press 1
National Sexual Assault Hotline – 1-800-656-4673
Safe Helpline (DOD Survivors) – 877-995-5247 or safehelpline.org
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🎧 Tune in now and discover why healing in community isn’t just powerful — it’s lifesaving.
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We see you. We honor you. And we will not stop fighting until there are no more stories like yours.
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