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| 6/22/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, June 21, 2026 | Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Unconquerable: Chief Matt Antkowiak on Trauma, Resilience, Faith, and Becoming a Protector Guest, Chief Matt Antkowiak, Former Police Chief, Detective, Author and Survivor This week's guest is Chief Matt Antkowiak, Author and Survivor Scoop was conducting an interview with Chief Matt, when something amazing happened. You Will NOT want to miss this life-changing program! A Father’s Day Conversation About Resilience and Hope In this Father’s Day episode of Breaking the Silence, host Dr. Gregory Williams welcomes Chief Matt Antkowiak for a deeply personal conversation about childhood abuse, trauma, resilience, law enforcement, faith, and the mission to protect vulnerable children. Dr. Williams opens by reflecting on his recent visit to a juvenile detention center, where many young people had experienced abuse, trafficking, foster care, fatherlessness, and serious criminal charges. He uses that experience to introduce the theme of resilience, stressing that children need adults who teach them how to recover, adapt, keep moving forward, learn from failure, and believe that there is always hope. Learning Resilience the Hard Way Chief Antkowiak explains that resilience is not simply something people are born with; it must be taught, modeled, and practiced. He says he did not learn healthy resilience as a child, but later encountered it in the military through drill sergeants who taught him that each step forward is a choice. He describes how, as a young person, he dealt with trauma through hiding, shame, drinking, fighting, and suppressing pain. Looking back, he says he was leaving “breadcrumbs” and wanted someone to notice, ask the right questions, and help stop what was happening, but the adults around him did not respond in the way he needed. Abuse, Silence, and the Need for Protectors Much of the conversation centers on the silence that surrounds childhood abuse and the urgent need to equip parents, teachers, pastors, coaches, and other adults to recognize warning signs. Chief Antkowiak says most abusers are known to the child, often occupying trusted roles within families, schools, churches, sports, or community circles. He argues that society must shift from merely responding after abuse happens to building protectors on the front end. For him, breaking the silence means removing shame from survivors, asking better questions, teaching children what trusted adults look like, and understanding that the shame belongs to the abuser, not the victim. Law Enforcement, Human Trafficking, and Searching for Justice Chief Antkowiak reflects on his long career in law enforcement, including military service and decades as a police officer and chief. He explains that working sex crimes, child abuse, and human trafficking cases gave him a way to pursue justice for others, even while he had not yet publicly spoken about his own abuse. He discusses major investigations, including the Blakemore human-trafficking case, and says that catching offenders did not fully heal him because he was still searching for justice for himself. Over time, he came to understand that his pain had become part of his purpose and that his experience helped him connect with survivors while also understanding the behavior of predators. The Moment the Silence Broke One of the most powerful parts of the interview comes when Chief Antkowiak describes publicly revealing his own abuse during a media interview connected to a school-related abuse investigation. He says an investigative reporter recognized that the case seemed deeply personal, and Antkowiak unexpectedly disclosed that he had been abused as a child. Moments later, he repeated that disclosure in a press conference, realizing only afterward that he had broken a silence he had carried for decades. Rather than stopping, he returned to the work, but the moment forced him to begin processing what he had long buried. Faith, | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, June 14, 2026 | Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Scars, Service, and Built-to-Lead Resilience: Turning Struggle Into Strength Guest, Keith Grounsell, a 28-year law enforcement veteran, two-time Chief of Police, former DEA Special Agent, international police advisor, entrepreneur, speaker, and multi-book author Back by popular demand, this week's guest will be Keith Grounsell. Keith is a veteran law enforcement leader with nearly 30 years at the city, county, federal and international levels. A former deep undercover narcotics officer and 2-time Chief of Police. He is the author of more than 12 books. You can find all of Keith's book at his author page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Keith-P.-Grounsell/author/B08J456MMW?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1773710088&sr=1-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true A Night of Hope After Hurt In this episode of Breaking the Silence, host Dr. Gregory Williams opens from his home near the Texas Medical Center in Houston, welcoming listeners to a Sunday evening conversation about trauma, healing, and perseverance. He reminds the audience that the show’s purpose is to give people something useful they can carry into the week, whether for themselves or someone they care about. He also notes that the program is approaching seven years on the air, making the episode part of a long-running effort to help people break the silence around personal pain. The Value That Trauma Cannot Destroy Before introducing his guest, Dr. Williams offers two illustrations about value after damage. First, he uses a $100 bill to show that even when something is crumpled, stepped on, or dirtied, its value remains unchanged. Then he tells the story of a broken antique vase repaired with gold, making the cracks visible but even more beautiful and valuable. He applies both images to survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, trafficking, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and other forms of trauma, emphasizing that their worth has not been diminished by what was done to them. Scars as Testimonies of Healing Dr. Williams connects the broken-vase image to spiritual healing, saying God does not pretend that wounds never happened but instead binds broken pieces together in a way that turns scars into testimonies. He cites Psalm 147:3, which says God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. His message is that survivors may still carry visible cracks, but those scars can become signs of victory rather than defeat. He also acknowledges his own ongoing healing process, describing progress as sometimes taking two steps forward and one step back. Keith Grounsell Returns by Popular Demand Dr. Williams welcomes Keith Grounsell, a veteran law enforcement leader, former deep undercover narcotics officer, two-time police chief, international law enforcement professional, and author of more than a dozen books. Dr. Williams says Keith is returning for a third appearance by popular demand and highlights both his leadership experience and writing career. Keith responds to the opening message by saying that struggles and scars have made him stronger, more empathetic, and more committed to helping others. Failure, Work Ethic, and the Drive to Help Others Keith explains that his own life has included failures, struggles, and setbacks, but he does not allow those failures to define him. Instead, he says the way a person rebounds from failure is what reveals their character, especially in leadership. He also discusses being diagnosed with a learning disability early in life and how that challenge forced him to work harder, memorize more intentionally, and develop a strong work ethic. Keith says that what first seemed like a handicap later became fuel for his drive, education, writing, and leadership. Teen Takeovers, Social Media, and Personal Responsibility Dr. Williams asks Keith about recent incidents involving large groups of youth taking over public areas, including one in downtown Houston. K | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, June 7, 2026✨ | abuse disclosurejustice+4 | JoDee Neil | Neil Now LegalOutcry Witness: A Former Prosecutor's Guide to Healing and Justice After Sexual Violence | — | abusejustice+5 | — | 58m 24s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, May 17, 2026✨ | crisis managementfamily emergencies+4 | Blake BristowVeronika Bristow | Proverbs 14:29 | Houston, TexasPearland, Texas | crisisfaith+5 | — | 58m 30s | |
| 5/4/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, May 3, 2026✨ | youth advocacyfoster care+4 | Journey Ishmon | University of North Texasfoster care system+1 | — | youthfoster care+7 | — | 58m 30s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, April 26, 2026✨ | leadershipintegrity+3 | Keith Grounsell | DEAAmazon | — | leadershipintegrity+5 | — | 55m 50s | |
| 4/20/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, April 19, 2026✨ | youth safetyhuman trafficking+4 | Heidi Chance | BBS RadioBBS Network Inc.+1 | — | youth safetyhuman trafficking+6 | — | 56m 41s | |
| 4/13/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, April 12, 2026✨ | childhood abusepsychological mechanisms+3 | Lena Fein | BBS RadioBBS Network Inc.+1 | — | traumamemoir+6 | — | 54m 46s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, April 5, 2026✨ | child safetydigital exploitation+4 | Opal Singleton | Million KidsDigital Warfare: Our Kids on the Frontline | NigeriaPakistan+1 | child safetydigital warfare+6 | — | 58m 45s | |
| 3/23/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, March 22, 2026✨ | child abusesex trafficking+5 | Sula Lael | Take FlightAmazon+1 | — | survivorabolitionist+5 | — | 1h 01m 12s | |
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| 3/16/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, March 15, 2026✨ | human traffickinglaw enforcement+4 | Keith Grounsell | DEAAmazon | — | human traffickinglaw enforcement+6 | — | 58m 36s | |
| 3/9/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, March 8, 2026✨ | digital safetyyouth protection+4 | Heidi Chance | BBS RadioBBS Network Inc.+1 | — | personal boundariesdigital safety+4 | — | 1h 07m 35s | |
| 2/23/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, February 22, 2026✨ | women empowermentleadership+4 | Colleen Rouse | Thrive TodayStreet Grace+2 | United States | Thrive TodayStreet Grace+5 | — | 57m 55s | |
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, February 15, 2026✨ | childhood sexual abuseexploitation prevention+3 | Brooke Ruffin | Street GraceNational Hotline | — | childhood sexual abuseexploitation+5 | — | 58m 09s | |
| 2/8/26 | ![]() Breaking The Silence, February 8, 2026 | Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guest, AnnMarie Hayden. AnneMarie is a survivor-leader, faith-rooted advocate and founder of Fireborne. She is a survivor of childhood abuse, familial trafficking, exploitation and domestic violence. Her life reflects the redemptive power of Christ meeting her in trauma and calling her forward into healing, purpose and mission. You will not want to miss this program! | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, February 1, 2026 | Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Turning Trauma into Power with Lurata Lyon, Co-Author of a new book titled The Strength of Resilience In this episode of Breaking the Silence, Dr. Gregory Williams interviews Lurata Lyon, author of Unbroken: Surviving Human Trafficking. The conversation explores Lurata’s harrowing survival of kidnapping and organ harvesting gangs, her journey of self-healing through writing and fitness, and the profound realization that resilience is not just about bouncing back, but about choosing love over bitterness. Detailed Summary The Philosophy of Brokenness and Resilience Dr. Williams opens with a medical analogy regarding broken bones, noting that during the healing process, a callous forms that temporarily makes the broken site stronger than it was before. This sets the stage for a discussion on trauma. Lurata reflects that despite the horrors she endured, she would not change her past because it forged her current identity. She emphasizes that healing requires a conscious choice to reject the path of self-destruction and instead embrace love, stating she has become "walking love" to ensure the cycle of hate stops with her. Writing as a Mechanism for Healing Lurata shares the origin story of her book, Unbroken. Inspired by the character Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, she began typing her traumatic memories on a laptop simply to mimic the character's routine of "closing the day." This exercise unexpectedly acted as therapy; by externalizing her memories onto a screen, she gained a new perspective—viewing her life as a reader rather than a victim. This process significantly reduced her nightmares and eventually formed the skeleton of her published memoir. Reality of Human Trafficking Lurata details her specific traumatic experiences, including being kidnapped by an organ harvesting gang in Kosovo and later held in solitary confinement for six months by soldiers in Serbia. She describes human trafficking as a "pandemic" and the biggest business in the world, surpassing the drug trade. The conversation touches on modern recruitment tactics, such as bribing parents in war zones (like Ukraine) or luring people with false promises of work, only to strip them of their passports and force them into begging, prostitution, or organ harvesting. Regaining Trust and Taming the "Monster" Recovery for Lurata involved relearning how to trust, starting with her uncle and eventually moving into the fitness industry. She became a successful personal trainer in London by focusing on making clients "feel good" rather than just losing weight. A significant part of her mental recovery was "taming the monster"—the internal rage and defensive aggression she developed to survive. Through mentorship and self-forgiveness, she learned to control her reactions to daily stressors, using breathwork to prevent small problems from triggering survival-mode panic. Future Endeavors Lurata is currently co-authoring a new book titled The Strength of Resilience with an athlete named Fatima, expected to launch in mid-2024. She is also expanding her work into the digital space with online courses on public speaking and mental fitness, and has established a mental health retreat in Marbella, Spain, focusing on hiking, breathwork, and healing. Trauma does not have to define one's future. As Lurata Lyon demonstrates, even the darkest experiences—such as human trafficking and captivity—can be transformed into a source of immense power and purpose. By choosing forgiveness, controlling one's internal narrative, and breaking the silence, victims can transition from surviving to thriving. | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, January 25, 2026 | Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guest, Diana Chaloux-LaCerte, Co-founder of HitchFit and SoulFit, a Biblical, Trauma-informed transformation coach and Author of "The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom" This week's Special Guest is Diana Chaloux-LaCerte. Diana is a Biblical, trauma-informed transformation coach, world-champion fitness athlete, CTN television host of SoulFIT TV and co-author of The Breaker with her husband, Micah. Don't forget to check out the guest's upcoming book, "The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom" Check out The Breaker Below: THE BREAKER MISSION Description of "The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom" from Amazon: The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom If shame, trauma, or silence have kept you stuck, The Breaker is your roadmap to freedom, healing, and a life of purpose. The Breaker is not your average self-help book for abuse survivors. The goal isn’t just to help you tolerate pain, it’s to show you a path that leads to true freedom from the wounds of your past. This is the raw and powerful true story of Micah LaCerte—a world champion athlete, fitness icon, and transformation coach who has helped thousands of men break free from strongholds. Micah appeared to have it all but was silently battling deep wounds from his past. Behind the success was a history of abuse, trauma, shame, and invisible battles. This book is about confronting the pain and abuse you’ve buried—the shame, the silence, the wounds you never asked for—and choosing to turn them into purpose. It’s about no longer being defined by what happened to you and finally becoming who you were always meant to be. What was meant to destroy you will become the very thing that drives your purpose. | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, January 18, 2026 | Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams Guest, Micah LaCerte, co-founder of Hitch Fit and SoulFit and Co-Author of "The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom" This week's Special Guest is Micah LaCerte. Micha is the co-founder of Hitch Fit and SoulFit Retreats alongside his wife, Diana, co-host of SoulFit TV on CTN, and the founder of The Breaker Mission and author of "The Breaker". You will not want to miss this important and inspiring program! Don't forget to check out the guest's book, "The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom" Check out The Breaker Below: THE BREAKER MISSION Description of "The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom" from Amazon: The Breaker: How Men Can Overcome Shame and Live in True Freedom If shame, trauma, or silence have kept you stuck, The Breaker is your roadmap to freedom, healing, and a life of purpose. The Breaker is not your average self-help book for abuse survivors. The goal isn’t just to help you tolerate pain, it’s to show you a path that leads to true freedom from the wounds of your past. This is the raw and powerful true story of Micah LaCerte—a world champion athlete, fitness icon, and transformation coach who has helped thousands of men break free from strongholds. Micah appeared to have it all but was silently battling deep wounds from his past. Behind the success was a history of abuse, trauma, shame, and invisible battles. This book is about confronting the pain and abuse you’ve buried—the shame, the silence, the wounds you never asked for—and choosing to turn them into purpose. It’s about no longer being defined by what happened to you and finally becoming who you were always meant to be. What was meant to destroy you will become the very thing that drives your purpose. | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, December 28, 2025 | Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams A New Year Special | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | ![]() Breaking the Silence, December 21, 2025 | Breaking The Silence with Dr Gregory Williams A Merry Christmas Special, The Sunday Night Before Christmas Topic: What this Season is All About! | — | ||||||
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