The Silenced Voices of MST

01/09/2026

Hi yall, this is the latest episode and its trigger free. It’s about a rehab center in Phuket, Thailand that treats American veterans with an average 60% success rate. Typically, rehab is about 5-10% and it’s with multiple tries.

It’s a quick 20 minute episode, but very poignant about what it takes to heal and continue to cope in healthier ways than drugs and alcohol.

The holistic approach to recovery at Miracles Asia, with a focus on specialized care for veterans has a high rate of success, and co-founder Mark Heather exp...

12/27/2025

For women, it's 1 in 3. For men, it's 1 in 50. And those are just the documented reports, there are many more that will never speak up. The statistics are not well known outside of the military community. But why?

Why is it so difficult to talk about MST?

The military community is a dedicated and proud group of people. But this shameful secret needs to be addressed. MST survivors are 7.25 times more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD compared to those who didn't experience sexual trauma. MST survivors experience more severe PTSD symptoms than veterans who experienced childhood abuse, non-MST sexual assault, or even combat.

We NEED to talk about this issue. For the sake of our service members, veterans, and for the safety of our country.

Keep an eye out for the next episode of The Silenced Voices of MST on Tuesday, Dec 30, 2025.

12/23/2025

Save this carousel if you ever feel stuck or alone while trying to cope with MST.

Over the last few years, Ron’s relationship with himself and his understanding of the world transformed. In the third and final part of his series, he says that simplifying concepts to remember them continues helping him daily.

Here’s a few of the simple things he wants to make sure survivors of any kind of trauma take to heart from his story.

If you’re a veteran, there are an abundance of resources available to help you. Don’t give up on yourself. Find a battle buddy who has navigated the system (Ron also volunteers to do this for you!) and build a support system that is involved in your life even when you’re not in crisis.

You are loved, your story and life matters. You are worth it.

Listen to the the entire 3-part series wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube.

Which piece of advice sticks out most to you? Share it in the comments below.

12/23/2025

Friends, this is really hard to admit but I’m at a crossroads. I’ve gone into significant debt trying to keep the show afloat with only a disability check and my health has been significantly impacted this year, from which I’m still trying to recover.

I can’t keep up The Silenced Voices of MST. All year I’ve missed speaking engagements, events, and all kinds of deadlines. I had volunteers briefly but most dipped without saying anything or doing anything, and the few that remained I can barely delegate to because I’m still trying to do everything else.

This really comes down to two things:
1. Money
2. Interest

As much as I would like to get military sexual trauma into public discourse, it’s something that literally no one wants to think about unless it’s affected them or a loved one.

I have run the show on about $3K monthly with my actual living expenses like rent, utilities, and gas, I’ve chosen sleep over dinner to pay for hosting fees, Canva, email marketing subscription plans, extra security features for my guests safety, and editing software, business taxes and licensing fees, and much more. Many times this year, I chose paying for something show-related rather than buying gas. I don’t even pay for ads which are necessary to find an audience because I can’t.

Often I skid to the end of the month with negative dollars in my accounts and then start back on that hamster wheel when the 1st of the month comes around again. My cards are maxed out, my hair is falling out, and I have broken out in all other kinds of stress responses including repeat illness.

One of my guests once quoted that movie line in an episode, “If you build it, they will come.” And I took it on as an affirmation. I believed that if I just kept grinding, this mission would eventually take on a life of its own.

The reality is: it hasn't. And I can no longer do this alone.

This is my passion and the opportunity to do some real good in the world is there, but I can’t do this alone. A podcast typically has a staff of about 15-20 people.

I am one, and I am exhausted. My skin did not look like this at the beginning of the year.

I’m being real with you because I need help.

I am setting a goal of $25,000. This goal will allow me to:

Hire a Virtual Assistant: So I can finally delegate the administrative weight and focus on advocacy and my health.

Clear the Debt: Address the personal debt incurred while keeping this show alive solo.

Keep the Mic On: To ensure the show has a sustainable future with a solid foundation.

If this work has ever moved you, I am asking for your support.

If you can share this post: You are helping us find the audience and support that is desperately needed

12/22/2025

New episode out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.

Ron Carter talks about his book, The Monster Inside of Me, and what influenced him to write and how writing it was a cathartic process, offering insights int...

12/13/2025

Ron Carter shares challenges he faced in releasing trauma from his body feeling stuck in therapy, leading him to explore somatic release through a hero dose of psilocybin. What he describes as his conversation with God in which had vivid visions during the profound experience.

His observations and the realizations stemming from them helped to facilitate the release of the trauma from his body improving his overall mental health. He also shares the other factors that made him interested in trying an alternative approach to healing.

12/13/2025

Things Male Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma Need You to Understand

12/11/2025

Join us tonight at 5 p.m. to here Rachel Cuda's story. She's the first woman to speak up about the internal culture at the CIA, and she's also our first ever livestream guest. See you this evening at 5 pm.

Content Warning: Since this is a livestream, there will not be trigger warnings.

You can join the stream here: https://www.youtube.com//streams