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Sexual Assault Survivors: When Trauma Becomes a Political Weapon

Sexual Assault Survivors: When Trauma Becomes a Political Weapon

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Oct 31, 2026 | Becoming Real with Dr Lori Podcast

  When a survivor’s childhood experiences become the subject of a political attack, the conversation reaches far beyond the person being targeted. Other survivors are listening to what is said, what is questioned, and what the public is willing to accept. The...
Loneliness and Mental Health: Why We Weren’t Built to Face Hard News Alone

Loneliness and Mental Health: Why We Weren’t Built to Face Hard News Alone

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Oct 9, 2026 | Becoming Real with Dr Lori Podcast

There’s an agreement in our house that I never expected we would need. My husband Jay doesn’t open his MyChart to look at test results unless we’re sitting together, holding hands. If you’ve been listening to the podcast for a while, you know...
Why Intergenerational Relationships Matter: Loneliness, Ageism, and Belonging

Why Intergenerational Relationships Matter: Loneliness, Ageism, and Belonging

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Oct 4, 2026 | Becoming Real with Dr Lori Podcast

    “I have a voice in my head, and I want you to hear it.” The voice belongs to my four-foot-eleven-inch, blue-eyed Polish grandmother, Emily Serian—although nearly everyone knew her simply as Nana. Her voice is why I wrote Greedy for Life, why I presented...
Self-Care for Women: Why Functioning Isn’t the Same as Being Well

Self-Care for Women: Why Functioning Isn’t the Same as Being Well

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Sep 27, 2026 | Becoming Real with Dr Lori Podcast

I recorded this week’s episode in the middle of a road trip, and I’ll be honest with you, driving is about as far from my idea of self-care as you can get. Somewhere along the highway I discovered that I can operate both the brake and the gas from the...
Abortion Bans and High-Risk Pregnancy: What Happens When the Law Is in the Exam Room

Abortion Bans and High-Risk Pregnancy: What Happens When the Law Is in the Exam Room

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Sep 12, 2026 | Becoming Real with Dr Lori Podcast

Prefer to watch? View the full interview below.   Pregnancy is not medically predictable, and the decisions made during a pregnancy do not always fit neatly into political language. In this episode, I sit down with maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. David...
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Benefits, Risks, and a Generation of Misinformation

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Benefits, Risks, and a Generation of Misinformation

by Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP | Sep 6, 2026 | Becoming Real with Dr Lori Podcast

  Becoming Real with Dr. Lori—with Ann Konkoly, DNP, WHNP-BC, MSCP Many women reach midlife knowing that something has changed. They are not sleeping well. Their mood feels different. Their thinking is not as clear, their joints hurt, or they simply do not feel...
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“I really wish we could move away from asking surv “I really wish we could move away from asking survivors why they didn’t tell and start asking what made it so difficult or unsafe for them to speak up.” Donisha Greene, Senior Director of Strategic Communications at Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
The ad targeted Dr. Amy Acton. But other survivors The ad targeted Dr. Amy Acton. But other survivors were listening, too.

In this clip, I share the backstory of Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad, and Donisha Greene of Cleveland Rape Crisis Center reminds us why our words matter.

Tune in to Becoming Real with Dr. Lori for our full conversation.
What are we willing to excuse in the name of winni What are we willing to excuse in the name of winning—and what does that tell survivors about whether they matter?

The attack ad targeting Dr. Amy Acton reaches far beyond one candidate. Other survivors are listening.

In my new episode, Donisha Greene from Cleveland Rape Crisis Center joins me to talk about the fear of not being believed and what meaningful support looks like.

Listen to Becoming Real with Dr. Lori. Link in bio.
What an afternoon we had on Sunday! And yes, the r What an afternoon we had on Sunday! And yes, the red shoes showed up! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 10 years of Put On Your Big-Girl Shoes and the relaunch of Nana’s Tribe Foundation.

I’ve started listening to the courage stories you recorded and hearing more about what you talked about around your tables. I wish I could have pulled up a chair at every one.

Rena Finder gave us so much to consider about what it means to hear someone’s story—and what we do next. Dr. Deborah Plummer and I talked about belonging, the assumptions we make, and how we get to know one another beyond those assumptions.

Then you brought your own experiences into the conversation. That’s what I hoped this afternoon would make room for.

Here’s a look back at some of our time together. I hope it makes you smile and reminds you to ask: Who needs your courage today?

I’d love to keep talking with you. On Becoming Real with Dr. Lori, we explore our health, our relationships, and the courage it takes to be ourselves.

Join my email list, and let’s keep the REAL conversation going.

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Today, I want to be making a post about the beauti Today, I want to be making a post about the beautiful sun, excitement about our event on Sunday or anything other than this—-

But  silence feels worse 

As a psychologist, I find Vivek Ramaswamy political attack deeply disturbing. Not just because of the cruelty directed at a survivor, but because of the message it sends to every survivor of childhood abuse.

Imagine surviving years of trauma, finding the courage to tell your story, and then watching an estranged family member who abused you and courts had to remove  you as a child for your protection, then the abuser appears in a political ad calling you a liar.

For so many survivors, being disbelieved, silenced, and blamed is part of the trauma itself. To exploit that pain for political gain is beyond cruel.

This isn’t about being a Democrat or Republican. It’s about basic human decency.

Shame on those who believe exploiting childhood trauma is an acceptable path to political power.

This is a revealing look at moral character, empathy, and judgment. And we should expect far better from anyone seeking to lead us or serve in a position of power.

Vivek Ramaswamy and JD Vance, can the pursuit of power really justify this level of moral compromise? 

We deserve better !

Amy Acton, I am sorry.
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Lori Stevic-Rust, PhD ABPP is a clinical health psychologist, TV consultant, award-winning keynote speaker, author, and strong advocate for women. She offers programs, courses, coaching, and books designed to empower women to overcome chronic self-doubt, anxiety, and fear. Her mission is to help women thrive in their health, businesses, and relationships by living their authentic, REAL lives.

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