VSC Podcast Episode 97 - Things That Keep Me Up At Night - a podcast by Victim Service Center

We are so excited to be sitting down with one of VSC’s own SANE nurses and now best-selling author Marie McKenzie to chat about her book Things That Keep Me Up At Night! On the newest episode of the VSC Podcast Emilie Mitchell sits down with Author and SANE Marie McKenzie and VSC SANE nurse Chris Bemis to chat about Marie’s book, her journey to advocating for herself and survivors of sexual assault, and what Marie wants readers to take away from her book.

Marie McKenzie, #1 Amazon Bestselling author, uses she/her pronouns and is an accomplished Registered Nurse, educator, community volunteer, victims’ advocate, and trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Born in Jamaica, Marie migrated to the United States of America in 1989, and currently resides in Orlando, FL with her husband, George.

Chris Bemis uses she/her pronouns and is one of VSC’s contract Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners. Graduating from Saint Francis School of Nursing and UCF , she has served as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years; in areas including Emergency Care, Home Health and Nursing Education. Her passion is to provide compassionate, trauma informed care.

You can find links to purchase Marie’s book on her website marielmckenzie.com

You can listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/poV7km7aaB4

You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Want to make a difference? Visit Victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma.

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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

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