Where It Hurts
In this crossover episode with The Story Collider, Karen McCaffrey and Mary Cyn share stories that illustrate the importance of compassion in healthcare.
š¤Live Story: More than Survival by Karen McCaffrey
(Content note: sexual assault, rape) After surviving rape and a traumatic hospital experience afterward, Karen transformed her pain into purpose. Decades later, she directed a sexual assault forensic examiner program, advocating for victims' rights and ensuring survivors receive trauma-informed care.
š¤Live Story: My Vagina Job by Mary Cyn
Drawing on her own traumatic experiences with dismissive care, Mary transforms vulnerability into a tool for empathy, helping future doctors treat patients with compassion and helping women feel less fear and isolation about their bodies
š¶For more info and songs featured in this episode, visit risk-show.com/podcast/where-it-hurts
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In this crossover episode with The Story Collider, Karen McCaffrey and Mary Cyn share stories that illustrate the importance of compassion in healthcare.
š¤Live Story: More than Survival by Karen McCaffrey
(Content note: sexual assault, rape) After surviving rape and a traumatic hospital experience afterward, Karen transformed her pain into purpose. Decades later, she directed a sexual assault forensic examiner program, advocating for victims' rights and ensuring survivors receive trauma-informed care.
š¤Live Story: My Vagina Job by Mary Cyn
Drawing on her own traumatic experiences with dismissive care, Mary transforms vulnerability into a tool for empathy, helping future doctors treat patients with compassion and helping women feel less fear and isolation about their bodies
š¶For more info and songs featured in this episode, visit risk-show.com/podcast/where-it-hurts
š Support RISK! & Get Involved
š See RISK! liveā in New York City on March 16th, 2026
āļø Pitch your storyā
ā¤ļø Support us on Patreonā or ā make a one-time PayPal donationā
š Shop merch or the RISK! bookā
š Take storytelling classes with usā
š„ Hire Kevin as a coach or get personalized videos
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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