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Listener Note:
This episode contains sensitive content, including discussion of child trafficking and abuse. Please listen with care, and take breaks if needed. If this topic is personal for you, you are not alone—support resources are included below.

In this deeply moving episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with Chasity Vannatter, a survivor of child sex trafficking who was exploited by her own mother for seven years.

Chasity shares her story with courage and honesty—offering a rare and powerful look into the realities of trafficking, the long road to healing, and what it takes to reclaim your life after unimaginable trauma.

Now working with Manatee Children’s Services, Chasity is turning her pain into purpose—advocating for vulnerable children and helping others find their voice.

This is not an easy conversation—but it is an important one.

If you’ve ever wondered how trafficking happens, how survivors rebuild, or how we can better protect children, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.

“If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Awareness creates change—and silence keeps these stories hidden.”

If you or someone you know may be experiencing abuse or trafficking, confidential help is available:

• National Human Trafficking Hotline
  Call: 1-888-373-7888
  Text: 233733 (Text “HELP” or “INFO”)
  Chat: humantraffickinghotline.org
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
  Call or Text: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
  Live chat available at childhelphotline.org
• If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

You deserve safety, support, and to be heard.

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In one of the most powerful conversations on Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with Mark Geist—one of the security operators portrayed in 13 Hours—and his wife, Krystal, to share the real story behind the 2012 Benghazi attack.

This is not a retelling of headlines. This is a firsthand account from someone who lived it.

Mark takes us inside the chaos of that night—the decisions, the danger, and the moments that would change his life forever. But what makes this conversation truly unforgettable is what comes after. Together, Mark and Krystal open up about the long road of recovery, the invisible wounds of trauma, and the strength it takes to rebuild a life—and a marriage—after war.

This episode offers a rare and deeply human perspective on service, sacrifice, resilience, and the enduring power of love in the face of unimaginable circumstances.

Whether you know the story of Benghazi or are hearing it for the first time, this is a conversation that will stay with you.

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What if everything we’ve been told about education… is wrong?

In this episode of Joy of the Hang, Sharon sits down with actress, author, and education advocate Sam Sorbo for a candid and thought-provoking conversation about parenting, homeschooling, and the systems shaping our children’s futures.

From questioning traditional schooling to redefining what it means to truly educate, Sam shares why she believes parents—not institutions—should lead the learning journey. Together, we explore independence, critical thinking, and the courage to challenge the status quo.

This conversation isn’t about easy answers—it’s about asking better questions.

https://sorbostudios.com/sam-sorbo

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