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Sex trafficking isn’t “somewhere else.” It’s here.

In this episode, I’m joined by Detective Heidi Chance (retired Phoenix Police Department, 25 years—14 years undercover in sex trafficking) to break down what nurses, parents, and communities are missing in real time.

We start with a very real ER scenario—an “intoxicated female” who keeps saying “I was raped”—and why bias and speed can cause clinicians to miss life-changing evidence. Heidi walks us through how traffickers and “handlers” operate, what victims can look like in healthcare settings, and the red flags nurses can’t miss.

In this episode, we cover:

• ER red flags: controlling companion/handler, multiple phones, unusual attire, agitation when security/law enforcement is mentioned
• How to get the patient alone (yes—use a “test” excuse if you have to)
• Why protecting a patient’s belongings/phone matters (evidence + control)
• What to document when a victim won’t disclose (and why it can matter later)
• Sextortion: how predators target kids online and what parents need to say out loud
• Actionable resources and what to do next

Guest: Det. Heidi Chance
Website: https://www.achanceforawareness.com
Instagram: @a_chance_for_awareness
Book: Talk To Them (English + Spanish) — available on Amazon (search: “Talk To Them Heidi Chance”)

Arizona Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-877-4-AZTIPS (1-877-373-7888)
(If you suspect someone needs help, share the hotline—even if they aren’t ready to disclose in the moment.)

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What happens when nurses are forced to choose between following orders and following their conscience?

Jodi O'Malley, MSN RN sits down with nurse practitioner Amy Siple to talk about what really happened inside long-term care facilities during COVID — the isolation, the denied treatments, the patients who died alone — and the faith that kept them standing when the system tried to silence them.

This episode hits different right now. Senator Ron Johnson, Chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is actively collecting testimonies from survivors and families of those killed by COVID hospital protocols. He needs 200+ statements to open a hearing on the floor of the United States Senate.

Whether you lost someone, witnessed harm at the bedside, or walked away from healthcare because you refused to violate your ethics — your story belongs in the Congressional record.

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About the Guest:Amy Siple, APRN, FNP is a national speaker on older-adult care and clinician empowerment. A TEDx speaker, longtime LTC NP, and former president of the Kansas APRN Association, she helped secure Full Practice Authority in Kansas and received the AANP State Award for Excellence in 2023.📧 Amysiplenp@gmail.com🌐 amysiple.com📖 Substack: amysiple.substack.com

Your story. Your truth. History matters.

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What do you think — does silence inside the system always mean agreement, or does it sometimes reflect fear, pressure, and career dependency?

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