Greyson’s Choice: Ali Kessler’s Mission to Protect Children

DescriptionIn this episode of Perfect Prey, I’m joined by Ali Kessler, founder of Greyson’s Choice, child safety advocate, and a powerful voice for prevention, awareness, and systemic change.Ali shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and purpose—and how unimaginable grief became a mission to protect other children. Through Greyson’s Choice, Ali has transformed pain into advocacy, using her son Greyson’s legacy to create education, awareness, and meaningful change for families everywhere.This conversation is both heartbreaking and inspiring, highlighting what it means to carry love forward through action, courage, and protection.What we coverThe story behind Greyson’s ChoiceHonoring Greyson’s legacy through advocacyTurning grief into purpose and preventionWhy child safety awareness mattersSystemic gaps that leave children vulnerableSupporting families after trauma and lossCreating change through courage and communityWhy listenIf you are a parent, survivor, advocate, clinician, or someone navigating grief after trauma, this episode offers compassion, courage, and hope.Ali’s story is a reminder that even after devastating loss, love can still become action—and protection for others.Guest bio (short)Ali Kessler is the founder of Greyson’s Choice, a child safety advocacy organization created in honor of her son, Greyson. Through education, awareness, and reform efforts, she works to protect children, support families, and create lasting change in Greyson’s memory.Connect with Ali Kessler:Website: https://greysonschoice.orgInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/greysonschoice/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreysonsChoiceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/greysons-choice/posts/?feedView=allYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQd87p3UbsHmUWxVkxJlUwConnect with Dr. Christine Cocchiola:Protective Parenting Program: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/services/for-parents/Official site: https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCocchiola-coercivecontrol/videosTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.c_coercivecontrolInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.cocchiola_coercivecontrol/TEDxTalks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp2qByKOue4&t=24sBooks:https://url-shortener.me/c/FramedBookhttps://url-shortener.me/c/EveryMomentOfEveryDayIf this episode landed for you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it, subscribe for more trauma-informed conversations, and consider leaving a review — it helps other survivors find validation and safety.🩵— Dr. Christine Cocchiola & guest Ali Kessler