# S3 Ep9 - Empowering Children Through Storytelling with Kerri Sloper Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/s3-ep9-empowering-children-through-storytelling-with-kerri-sloper Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/s3-ep9-empowering-children-through-storytelling-with-kerri-sloper.md Podcast: [Conversations with Kristi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253) Published: 2025-07-21T22:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.kristimcvee.com/podcasts/conversations-with-kristi/episodes/2149047443 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149047443.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/episodes/s3-ep9-empowering-children-through-storytelling-with-kerri-sloper Duration seconds: 2593 ## Resource Episode Summary: In this episode of Conversations with Kristi, Kerri Sloper shares her journey as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and her mission to empower children and parents through her children's books. Kerri discusses the healing power of music and writing, the importance of speaking out, and the role of parents in preventing abuse. She emphasises the need for open communication about good and bad touching and how her books serve as tools for healing and understanding. The conversation highlights the significance of breaking the cycle of abuse and fostering a safe environment for children. Key Takeaways: Kerri Sloper is a musician and author who writes children's books about her experiences with childhood sexual abuse. Her books aim to help both children and adult survivors relate to their experiences and find healing. Music and writing have been crucial coping strategies for Kerri throughout her healing journey. Kerri emphasises the importance of speaking out about abuse to help others heal. She believes that forgiveness is an internal journey that does not require forgiving the abuser. Kerri's books are designed to be relatable for children and to help them understand their feelings about abuse. Parents play a vital role in preventing abuse by trusting their instincts and believing their children. Teaching children about good touching and bad touching is essential for their safety. Kerri's mission is to break the cycle of abuse and empower future generations. The conversation highlights the importance of open communication between parents and children about sensitive topics. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Kerri Sloper and Her Journey 03:06 - The Healing Power of Storytelling 05:44 - Navigating the Impact of Childhood Trauma 08:50 - Understanding… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/episodes/s3-ep9-empowering-children-through-storytelling-with-kerri-sloper/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-kristi-6478253/s3-ep9-empowering-children-through-storytelling-with-kerri-sloper.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.