How to Spot a Predator with Victim-Survivor Louise Edmonds
From Soberly Speaking by Julia Rangiheuea
June 7, 2026 · 1h 10m · Season 4 · Episode 31
About this episode
Louise Edmonds shares her personal experience of childhood abuse and discusses the importance of recognizing harmful behavior patterns.
Louise Edmonds was a small child when her experience of abuse by her grandfather began in her family home, a place that should have been safe, but wasn’t. Louise shares her story and how that experience continued over five years, shaping not only her childhood but the course of her life. Today, she's a passionate advocate working to help others recognise harmful behaviour patterns and understand how abuse can occur within trusted environments, often in ways that are difficult to see in the moment. Follow Louise on Instagram: @louise.edmonds.media Louise’s work: https://groomingrecognition.com/about-me/ Bravehearts: https://bravehearts.org.au Marc Caleb: https://www.essencework.com.au/about.html Sign the petition: https://c.org/7FWnbrZyyc Disclaimer: The stories and experiences shared in this episode are personal accounts told in good faith. While we strive to present these narratives accurately, the views and claims expressed are those of the individuals involved and have not been independently verified. Soberly Speaking and its host, Julia Rangiheuea, do not take responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information shared. Listener discretion is advised. The National…
People in this episode
Host: Julia Rangiheuea
Guest: Louise Edmonds
Topics covered
- abuse
- advocacy
- mental health
- recognition of harmful behavior
- childhood trauma
Keywords
- abuse
- childhood trauma
- advocacy
- harmful behavior
- mental health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bravehearts, Essence Work, Grooming Recognition
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