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 Linktree to all podcast and social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/thrivingbeyondmst_podcast 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
Episodes
Please note that this episode includes sensitive content related to Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Listener discretion is advised. Take care of yourself and feel free to pause or return to the episode when you’re ready.
In this deeply personal and purpose-driven episode, host CPT (Ret.) Dalia Galvan takes listeners behind the scenes of her graduate research project at USC Annenberg, Building Safer Platforms: How MST Sur...
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 D...
What is the real cost of silence after Military Sexual Trauma? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Dalia—veteran, survivor, and advocate—pulls back the curtain on the hidden impacts of MST that most never hear about: the toll on survivors, their families, military readiness, and the trust we place in those meant to protect us.
Released on April 1st to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this episode ex...
"We see you. We honor you. And we will not stop fighting until there are no more stories like yours."
In this powerful first episode of Thriving Beyond MST, host Dalia shares the deeply personal journey that led to the creation of this podcast. From personal survival to advocacy, this episode unveils the realities of Military Sexual Trauma (MST), the systemic failures survivors face, and the urgent need for c...
In this episode host, Dalia, shares a personal and uncensored account of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and associated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. She candidly speaks about the sexual assault event and details the emotions and thoughts leading up to, during, and after her assault. Dalia also speaks about pivotal moments that shaped her ability to cope with challenges, ad the courage to thrive despite...
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