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Known and Trusted

Known and Trusted

By: Anna Sonoda LCSW
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Known and Trusted with Anna Sonoda, LCSW Grooming doesn’t look like danger. It looks like trust.

Known and Trusted is the podcast that exposes how child predators gain access to kids, focusing on how they do it, not why they do it.

Hosted by Anna Sonoda, LCSW, former therapist to convicted offenders turned grooming prevention authority, this series equips families, parents, and professionals with clear tools to recognize grooming before harm occurs. Through real survivor stories and expert insights, each episode reveals the hidden patterns predators use and shows how adults can build stronger safety around children. Because when families understand grooming, they can stop it. And that’s how we start a movement to end child sexual abuse, one story, one strategy, one conversation at a time.

Who should listen? Parents who want to raise confident, safe, and aware kids. Educators, coaches, and youth leaders looking for clear, practical tools. Therapists, advocates, and policymakers committed to prevention.

What will you gain? Real-world insights into how grooming works and how it hides in plain sight. Survivor stories that reveal patterns others miss. Clear strategies to strengthen your family’s safety net without fear-based messaging. A new lens on trust-how to recognize it, protect it, and teach it to kids.

Why share it? Because grooming prevention is the next parenting revolution. Every download, every share, and every conversation helps shift our culture from silence to safety. Together, we can make grooming visible before harm occurs.

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Episodes
  • Divorcing Well with Barbara

    Divorcing Well with Barbara
    Apr 20 2026

    The conversation delves into the impact of divorce and co-parenting on children, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the ex-spouse and prioritizing the well-being of the children. It also explores the role of hospice social workers and the impact of death and terminal illness on children. The discussion highlights the significance of seeking individual therapy during divorce and separation.

    Takeaways

    • Co-parenting focus
    • Maintaining positive relationship with ex-spouse

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Background
    • 05:19 Creating Low-Risk Environments
    • 10:25 Communication and Relationship with Ex-Spouse
    • 18:32 Perception of Divorce and Co-Parenting
    • 28:03 Impact of New Relationships on Children
    • 41:15 Role of Hospice Social Worker
    • 47:00 Impact of Death and Terminal Illness on Children
    • 56:25 Seeking Individual Therapy
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    45 mins
  • Mothering a Son with Fiona Long

    Mothering a Son with Fiona Long
    Apr 13 2026

    The conversation delves into the importance of mothering sons in 2026, exploring the challenges and shifts in parenting over the years. It also discusses the transition of roles as sons grow, the significance of adolescence and independence, and the impact of fathers and partners. Additionally, it covers risk assessment and communication in parenting. The conversation covers the importance of creating a safe environment, open communication, and parental presence. It also delves into the role of media in family conversations, parental self-reflection, preparing for independence, and the significance of showing affection and understanding. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of getting to know your child and fostering open dialogue.

    Takeaways

    • Parenting boys in 2026
    • Building self-discipline and empathy
    • Trusting the process and partners Open communication
    • Parental presence
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    55 mins
  • How AI Grooms and Why it Matters

    How AI Grooms and Why it Matters
    Apr 6 2026

    The conversation explores the impact of AI on children's emotional connection and the potential for AI to be used as a tool for grooming. It delves into the shift in how children experience connection, the dangers of synthetic intimacy, and the role of adults in protecting children from AI predators.

    Takeaways

    • AI is becoming a significant social layer in the lives of youth, impacting their emotional connection.
    • The use of AI chatbots by children poses a grooming risk, and adults need to be vigilant in protecting children from synthetic intimacy.
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    13 mins
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