TW:   Childhood abuse and trauma. Listeners are advised to listen with caution.  In this gripping episode of The Good Girl Confessional, we welcome author Maggie...

In my memoir A Darker Shade of Pale, I revisit the trauma of growing up under apartheid, where discrimination wasn’t just a societal norm—it was law. The daily humiliations and injustices shaped who I am, but they also fueled my determination to seek a better life in Australia. Yet, even after moving here, I struggled with anxiety and unresolved pain. Writing was my way of making sense of it all—of creating a legacy, not just for my family, but for others who’ve experienced similar battles. The journey from trauma to healing wasn’t easy; it’s a path I’m still on. But today, I can finally say I’ve found my voice and my purpose.

Dr. Hilary Caldwell’s groundbreaking book SLUTDOM is a fearless call for women to reclaim their sexual power and challenge the stigmas that still persist. In this thought-provoking episode of The Good Girl Confessional, Hilary joins Sandy Lowres to discuss pleasure, empowerment, and the ongoing fight against slut shaming. Drawing from her own experiences as a sex worker and academic, Hilary offers hard-won wisdom on how women can redefine their sexual identities on their own terms