Five brave souls shared a stage for one of the most revolutionary conversations in the fight against human trafficking: a conversation between those who have purchased and those who have been sold. They shared the pain that led them down their own dark roads, and the radical accountability they embraced to transform their lives.

This isn't just a conversation about human trafficking. It's a conversation about being human, about learning to accept and give grace, and how one act of love can change someone's life forever.

As far as we know, a conversation like this has never been done before. In fact, we were told it was impossible. But these panelists believe (and we do, too) that now is the time to be bold, to push past fear and break silos to move the fight against human trafficking forward.

For more information on how to disrupt the demand for human trafficking, visit demanddisruption.org. If you or someone you know is ready for help, email defender@demanddisruption.org.

Advocating for social justice can be exhausting. But what if the problem is our approach? In this episode, survivor advocates and demand experts shift the conversation from being "against" trafficking to being "for" restoration — exploring pornography's role, buyer rehabilitation, and the power of consistent, compassionate relationships to create lasting change.

Through frontline stories and practical examples, they explain how listeners can "plant seeds" in their communities through mentoring, honest conversations, and investing in people — and invite everyone to show up with hope, discipline, and sustained presence to build the kind of world we actually want to live in.

For more information about Demand Disruption and our workshops, visit demanddisruption.org.

Why is change so hard—even when we want to do better? In this episode, the producer of The Demand Disruption Podcast and certified health coach, Christa Mayfield, unpacks what we get wrong about making changes and how we can actually transform from the inside out. Drawing from her extensive experience and trauma-informed education, Christa shares how our beliefs inform our actions and the science-based approach to understanding our worst habits and how to leave them behind for good.

At Demand Disruption, we believe change is possible for everyone—from former buyers to overwhelmed parents to teens just trying to find their way. This episode pulls back the curtain on the compassionate, science-based approach we use to support transformation. If you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through change, you’ll find a hopeful path forward here: one rooted in healing, connection, and the belief that you were made for more.

For more information regarding Demand Disruption's programs and workshops, visit demanddisruption.org.