In this special bonus episode, Celene Beth sits down with Sherri Papini for a grounded, compassionate conversation that moves beyond sensational coverage to focus on the human reality of surviving trauma under national scrutiny. Sherri reflects on her experiences in her own words, sharing how vulnerability, fear, and years of emotional pressure shaped her life long before the events that thrust her into the public eye.

Together, Celene Beth and Sherri examine what it means to have personal trauma dissected across traditional and social media, and why consent, agency, and trauma-informed ethics are essential when discussing high-profile cases. Sherri speaks candidly about the psychological dynamics she faced, her reflections on danger and coercion, and the impact of being publicly misunderstood.

Today, Sherri channels her healing into purposeful work supporting incarcerated women and guiding them through both entry into the prison system and the challenges of reentry. Her approach focuses on empowerment, practical education, and giving women tools she wishes she had earlier in her own journey.

This episode offers a clear, humanized portrait of a woman reclaiming her story, and using her resilience to help others rewrite theirs.

Connect with Sherri:

Instagram: @sherripapiniofficial

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Resources

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, kidnapping, domestic violence, or coercive control, the following organizations provide confidential support:

United States

• ​RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

• ​ National Domestic Violence Hotline

• ​National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

​ International

◦RAINN Global Resources ListA directory of international support organizations for sexual assault survivors.Website: ⁠https://www.rainn.org/international-resource⁠

◦UN Women – Ending Violence Against Women ProgramProvides links to crisis centers and domestic violence support resources worldwide.Website:

In this special bonus episode, Celene Beth sits down with Sherri Papini for a grounded, compassionate discussion centered on Sherri’s experiences, her reflections, and the complex realities of navigating a highly publicized trauma.

Their dialogue also acknowledges their shared experiences as survivors whose stories have played out not only in traditional media but across social media spaces that can be harmful or dehumanizing. Together, they highlight the importance of consent, personal agency, and trauma-informed ethics when engaging with high-profile trauma.

This episode creates space for understanding and healing, honoring the person behind the headlines and inviting listeners to move past assumptions and listen with care.

Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss this special episode, releasing this week.