# S3 Ep5 - Empowering Children: The My Body Tells the Truth Program with Colleen Murphy Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/s3-ep5-empowering-children-the-my-body-tells-the-truth-program-with-colleen-murphy Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/s3-ep5-empowering-children-the-my-body-tells-the-truth-program-with-colleen-murphy.md Podcast: [Conversations with Kristi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253) Published: 2025-05-26T00:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.kristimcvee.com/podcasts/conversations-with-kristi/episodes/2149013105 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149013105.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/episodes/s3-ep5-empowering-children-the-my-body-tells-the-truth-program-with-colleen-murphy Duration seconds: 3662 ## Resource Episode Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, we catch up with Colleen Murphy to discuss the importance of teaching children to trust their bodies and recognise their own signals, especially in environments where they may feel uncertain. Colleen discusses the role of adults in fostering this trust and provides practical strategies for empowering children to navigate their feelings and experiences. Key Takeaways: Trusting your body is essential for children. Children can rely on their bodies even in uncertain environments. Body signals are truthful indicators of feelings. Empowerment comes from understanding one's own body. Adults play a crucial role in teaching body trust. Resilience is built through body awareness. Practical strategies can help children trust their bodies. Encouraging open conversations about feelings is vital. Children need guidance to navigate their experiences. Creating a supportive environment fosters body trust. Episode Chapters: 00:00  - Introduction to Colleen Murphy and Her Journey 07:53  - From Hairdresser to Victim Advocate 12:54   - The My Body Tells the Truth Program 16:54   - Understanding Disclosures from Children 21:15   - The Impact of First Responders on Abuse Awareness 23:35  - The Cycle of Abuse and Its Long-Term Effects 28:50  - Supporting Families of Abuse Survivors 33:23  - Empowering Children Through Education 34:58  - Understanding Consent and Coercion 37:35  - Empowering Children to Speak Up 41:21  - Questioning Authority and Building Confidence 44:17  - The Importance of Parental Guidance 47:39  - Navigating Sleepovers and Safety 51:16  - The Role of Community in Parenting 54:10  - Empowering Children Through Education 57:53… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/episodes/s3-ep5-empowering-children-the-my-body-tells-the-truth-program-with-colleen-murphy/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/s3-ep5-empowering-children-the-my-body-tells-the-truth-program-with-colleen-murphy.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.