Shannon Brown- Author
In the Media
Explore media features, podcast interviews, and news coverage highlighting Shannon Brown — survivor, advocate, and author of Because of Jane and the upcoming sequel Because of Maddie: The Girl Who Said Enough.
This page showcases podcast appearances, guest blog contributions, interviews, and media stories where Shannon speaks about childhood abuse awareness, domestic violence prevention, trauma recovery, generational healing, and survivor empowerment.
From national and independent podcasts to advocacy platforms and media outlets, Shannon shares her journey of breaking the silence, building The Jane Project, and creating the Survivors’ Anthem Series, using storytelling as a tool for education, prevention, and hope.
Media inquiries, speaking invitations, and collaboration opportunities are welcome.
Living in the Aftermath Podcast
In this powerful episode of The Living In the Aftermath Podcast, Shannon Brown shares the story behind her memoir Because of Jane and the deeply personal truth of how imagination became a survival tool in childhood trauma.
“When Imagination Was Your Survival” explores the connection between abuse, coping mechanisms, silence, and the journey toward healing. Shannon speaks candidly about surviving childhood abuse, finding safety through creativity, and ultimately breaking the silence to advocate for other survivors
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This episode is a raw and honest conversation about trauma recovery, resilience, storytelling as survival, and the power of using your voice to create change.
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If you are a survivor, an advocate, or someone seeking to better understand trauma-informed healing, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope.
Podcast Feature: Through the Eyes of Survivors: The Survival Skills You Learn From Abuse (That No One Talks About)
Shannon Brown was recently featured on the Through the Eyes of Survivors Podcast with Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Shannon shares her lived experience of surviving childhood sexual, physical, and emotional abuse — and the long-term impact of the coping mechanisms she developed to survive.
During the episode, she speaks openly about breaking decades of silence, the healing journey that led her to write Because of Jane, and how storytelling can help survivors reclaim their voices. The conversation centers on trauma recovery, resilience, advocacy, and the importance of creating safe spaces where survivors are heard and believed.
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Offering listeners an honest, compassionate discussion about survival, healing, and turning pain into purpose.
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Newspaper Publication (Front Page): Caledonian Record Vermont
"Author Publishes Survival Story of Childhood Abuse" by Amy Nixon
Author Shannon Brown, a St. Johnsbury native and graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy (Class of 2003), was recently featured on the front page of the Caledonian Record for her memoir Because of Jane. The article highlights Brown’s journey from surviving childhood abuse to becoming an advocate for awareness, prevention, and survivor support.
In Because of Jane, Brown shares her story through the lens of resilience and healing, exploring the power of imagination, voice, and advocacy. The feature also discusses her commitment to raising awareness around child abuse and domestic violence and her ongoing work through writing, public speaking, and community engagement.
The Caledonian Record article marks an especially meaningful moment for Brown, as it comes from the newspaper serving the Vermont community where she grew up.
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Featured Podcast Appearance: The Last Storyteller with Jim Hirtle
Shannon Brown was recently featured on The Last Storyteller with Jim Hirtle, where she shared the powerful story behind her memoir, Because of Jane.
In this meaningful conversation, Shannon opens up about her journey as a survivor, the inspiration behind telling her story through the unique lens of “Jane,” and the importance of breaking the silence surrounding child abuse. The episode also serves as a powerful way to help kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month, reinforcing Shannon’s mission to raise awareness, educate others, and advocate for the protection of children.
This appearance highlights not only the impact of Because of Jane, but also the growing movement behind Shannon’s advocacy work, including The Jane Project and her ongoing efforts to amplify survivor voices.
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Featured Podcast Appearance: Badass Breakthrough Podcast with Coach Bridget Bennett
Shannon Brown recently joined the Badass Breakthrough Podcast for a raw and powerful conversation about childhood trauma, survival, healing, and breaking generational cycles. During the episode, Shannon shares the deeply personal experiences that inspired her award-winning memoir Because of Jane, including how imagination, music, dissociation, and storytelling became survival tools throughout childhood.
The conversation explores topics such as hypervigilance, people-pleasing, trauma responses, disclosure, and the importance of believing survivors. Shannon also discusses how she transformed pain into advocacy through her writing, The Jane Project, and the Survivors’ Anthem Series.
This episode is an honest and emotional discussion about resilience, validation, healing, and finding purpose after trauma.
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