In conversation with Dr. Jennifer Crocker, emeritus professor of Social Psychology at Ohio State University. Together, they’ll explore the psychological impact of trauma, the role of self-worth and compassion in healing, and how storytelling can foster resilience.

Dumb Girl: A Journey From Childhood Abuse to Gun Control Advocacy.

A powerful memoir of trauma, resilience, and purpose.

Labeled “dumb girl” in a home marked by violence and neglect, Heidi Yewman survived years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Silenced by shame, she found her voice years later, after the Columbine shooting rocked her former high school. Channeling personal pain into purpose, she became a national advocate for gun violence prevention, serving on the Brady board, organizing protests, and directing a documentary on survivors. Dumb Girl is the story of a woman who refused to stay quiet—and how even a shattered beginning can lead to powerful change. For more information heidiyewman.com