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Breaking the Myths of Predatory Grooming and Sexual Abuse

Breaking the Myths of Predatory Grooming and Sexual Abuse Breaking the Myths of Predatory Grooming and Sexual Abuse Breaking the Myths of Predatory Grooming and Sexual Abuse

"...survivors, like you sharing their truth is what is needed to educate people and put a stop to grooming and sexual abuse."

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Breaking the Myths of Predatory Grooming and Sexual Abuse

Breaking the Myths of Predatory Grooming and Sexual Abuse Breaking the Myths of Predatory Grooming and Sexual Abuse Breaking the Myths of Predatory Grooming and Sexual Abuse

"...survivors, like you sharing their truth is what is needed to educate people and put a stop to grooming and sexual abuse."

Reserve Now

(937) 241-7136

A Voice for the Voiceless

  John-Michael Lander has created a Voice for the Voiceless. Through writing, speaking, and consulting, he helps individuals and organizations identify the signs of grooming, manipulating, and stigmatizing of sexual abuse and how to help survivors (of any type of abuse) face the past and find their true self.  

About Me

Building Connections

Workshops and Keynotes

Building Connections

After publishing my books, Surface Tension and Cracked Surface, I dedicate myself to bringing my message to conferences around the world. Whether as a keynote speaker or a workshop leader, I break through the myths and boundaries of Predatory Grooming, Long-term Effects of Sexual Abuse, and Surviving. 

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Workshops and Keynotes

Building Connections

I will speak with your team, organization,or school from miles away on camera.  Even though it is a virtual space  I can still provide thoughtful and inspirational workshops. Distance will no longer be a barrier for your organization.

Workshops and Keynotes

Workshops and Keynotes

Workshops and Keynotes

As a speaker and innovator, I will bring new life and connection to your next event. Contact me, and we can design a workshop or presentation that fits the needs that you have today.

Presentations

Embrace the Future

  

John-Michael battled with finding his true self and authentic voice. As an athlete, he endured sexual abuse from coaches, benefactors, and medical team which resulted in years of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and even suicide attempts. His research, The Grooming Trifecta, provides how grooming effects everyone no matter their sexual orientation, gender, or religious beliefs. 

One Taboo Docuseries is Bringing Together Over 80 Experts To Unveil The Truth Releasing July 2022

             

Hosted by NHL hockey player and recipient of the Canadian Humanitarian Award, Theo Fleury.


Executive Producer, Louise Webber, breaks the Taboo to Release Controversial 10-part Docuseries by Shedding a Light on the Million-Dollar Porn Industry and the effects it has on society. 


Episode 7: 

John-Michael Lander tells his story of competing in the sport of springboard and platform diving where and sexually abused by the adults entrusted in this training. During the age of 15, his coach started taking him along overnight trips where alcohol, sexual abuse and derogatory terms were involved. The coach emotionally isolated and manipulated John-Michael to trust only him. John- Michael felt confused, conflicted, special, shameful for feeling special, and several other feelings from the grooming process he was going through.


Simultaneously, John-Michael was manipulated by a lawyer, who promised to help him get into a higher state college, and then by a doctor, who took him and a group of boys to a ring of so-called professionals and experts that ogled, fondled and distributed the boys among themselves.


When John-Michael told his mother about these mistreatment, she slapped him and told him not to tell lies. These professionals were helping John-Michael’s family in all financial aspects and had gained her trust. She, along with many others in the community, believed their good reputations. At that point, John-Michael had nobody to confide in and protect him, because all the trusted adults he knew either thought he was lying or were involved in the abuse. John-Michael says that the predators not only groom the victims, but also the parents.


The World Premiere for the docuseries begins on July 11 2022, with a new episode from the 10-part series being released each day afterwards. 


To watch, register here: www.confrontingporn.com 


Media Contact: Louise Weber Weber Productions Inc. 780-515-1933




                             


Investigation finds NHLPA not responsible for wrongdoing

                                           


CityNews Winnipeg with Mark Neufeld:

                                           


What an honor to be featured in CHILD USA’s Game Over Commission to Protect Youth Athletes

 A Case-Study of Systemic Abuse in  in Sports Perpetrated by Larry Nassar.

#We Ride Together

PSA # 5: Not Alone: #WeRideTogether with Grace French (Gymnastics and Dance), Dwight Hicks (Football), Anne Kursinkski (Olympic Equestrian), and John-Michael Lander (Diving).  PSA#5: Not Alone - YouTube  Below my story,  https://f.io/L8xWrL36 

My individual story: https://f.io/L8xWrL36

Open Stance-with Tracey Hiete Smith

              

Open Stance- a new episode NOW AVAIL on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Whooshkaa, Deezer.


Episode Audio Highlight: https://media.whooshkaa.com/.../john_michael_lander_ready...


YouTube
https://youtu.be/Ap6v_o_YPJM


Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lqsgGHQCCNpFRP5AgVn42...


Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../open-stance/id1571579545...


In this episode, I am joined by John-Michael Lander                              


ZOOM about my Inflammation

 I was so defeated about five years ago when my life came to a crashing halt. I was laid up in bed for almost two weeks, where everything hurt, and nothing stayed down--not even water. I felt completely out of control, something foreign to me as a former athlete and dancer. Doctors were puzzled; they suspected Rheumatoid Arthritis, Colitis, Lupus, Celiac, etc. They all agreed that my body was riddled with inflammation. Finally, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s and started the journey of toxic medication, a restricted diet, and more bouts of sickness. I was in a never-ending cycle. When I weighed 200 lbs. from the drugs and steroids—and not eating, I was so confused, frustrated, and scared. I needed to find something safe, ease the pain and inflammation, lose weight, and give my life back. I am so glad I DID THIS because I found a way to manage the inflammation, lose the weight, feeling healthier, energized, and filled with hope. The doctor said, "Whatever you are doing, keep it up." I am here to share what I did and encourage you to seek more beneficial and healthier ways. 


ZOOM LINK:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/wRN0Zgjx15UzQBtI3XP66sg43f11gdP7U5Y1y6CfS6wxgv6Z8fcgbKuEuzQBAOXl._rA1aF7Ip28SewLG?startTime=1647471774000 


Passcode: .Wm5K^tu

                   


SPOTLIGHT SERIES WITH GRACE FRENCH

check out the SPOTLIGHT SERIES https://anathletessilence.com/spotlight-series

                              Grace French                                     

 

        As a survivor of the now defamed Michigan State University doctor, Grace has dedicated her life to changing the culture of sport, consent, and institutional accountability to ensure no one has to endure sexual violence or abuse. The work Grace has done with TAOS in survivors' rights and advocacy for athletes' rights has helped to pass multiple state and federal laws. She serves on multiple global advisory boards in order to promote safeguarding in sport. Grace is one of the recipients of the 2018 Arthur Ashe Courage Award, a 2018 Glamour Women of the Year awardee, and a 2021 Liberty Bell awardee.


August 1, 2020: Cracked Surface, book two of the Surface Series is NOW available

 https://www.amazon.com/Cracked-Surface-John-Michael-Lander/dp/0578686589/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MOZEY6YO8OPZ&dchild=1&keywords=john-michael+lander+cracked+surface&qid=1596379177&s=books&sprefix=John-Michael+Lander+cracked%2Cstripbooks%2C663&sr=1-1 

 https://www.amazon.com/Surface-Tension-John-Michael-Lander/dp/1635685915/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=John-Michael+Lander+surface+tension&qid=1596379045&s=books&sr=1-1 

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