We Need To Talk: Recent Episodes
LifeWire & VPA
We Need to Talk is a violence prevention podcast.The aim is to get the conversation started on our own experiences in relationships, cultivating healthy relationships, bringing awareness to Gender Based Violence issues. This podcast is in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Hawi, a field work student during the summer of 2022. In this episode, they are discussing bystander intervention techniques.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Hawi, a field work student during the summer of 2022.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Andy and Amy once more, this year's HEROs. They all discuss the Sexual Readiness Checklist by Scarleteen.org. How to know when you're ready to take the relationship to the next level, and important things to keep in mind.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Scarleteen Sexual Readiness Checklist: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships/ready_or_not_the_scarleteen_sex_readiness_checklist
Health and Wellness Resource Center: https://www.uwb.edu/arc/hawrc
Located in ARC 120
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Bethanie, one of the confidential advocates, and Val, the Director of the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College Campus. They talk about sexual abuse, reproductive coercion, and sexual safety and consent in relationships.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
Stalking Prevention and Awareness Resource Center (sparc): stalkingawareness.org
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by two of the HEROs (Health Educators Reaching Out) from the 2022 - 2023 school year, Andy and Amy. We're talking about starting to date. What are some things to keep in mind to make sure your relationship gets off to a heathy start? Listen as we talk about all the things, and bring in some examples from music.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Randy Scott, one of the counselors at the Counseling Center, serving both the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College Campuses. They are talking about early relationships, and how to talk and manage challenging emotions, such as stress in jealousy, in intimate relationships.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Counseling Center
https://www.uwb.edu/student-affairs/counseling OR 425-352-3183
My SSP
1-866-743-7732 OR find in the app store
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Bethanie, one of the confidential advocates at the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College Campus.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
Stalking Prevention and Awareness Resource Center (sparc): stalkingawareness.org
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by two student leaders at Interlake High School. We're talking about tech abuse and cyberbullying. How it shows up, and how to keep yourself safe online.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving North and East King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by two of the HEROs (Health Educators Reaching Out) from the 2022 - 2023 school year, Andy and Amy. We're talking about break ups...listen as we share some tips on how to know when you want to break up, ways to break up respectfully, and recovering from a break up.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
CW: physical abuse, domestic violence
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Alondra, a field work student during the summer of 2022.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
CW: emotional abuse, domestic violence
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Alondra, a field work student during the summer of 2022.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year!
In this episode, our host Karina is joined by Bethanie and Erika, two of the confidential advocates at the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College Campus.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell and Cascadia College
uwb.edu/violence-prevention OR 425-352-3851
Instagram: @uwb_cc_vpa
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
We Need to Talk is back for the 2022 - 2023 school year! This October, we are starting of Domestic Violence Awareness Month by going through some questions for a relationship check list.
Our host Karina is joined by Neba and Meesh from New Beginnings, and Jordon from Shorecrest High School, and a member of the Sexual Assault Council.
You can find out more about New Beginnings at newbegin.org and check out their DVAM events!
Follow New Beginnings on Instragram @newbeginningendingDV OR @nbcrushinit
To reach out to Neba, email her at nzaidi@newbegin.org
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell
uwb.edu/sexualassault OR 425-352-3851
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Scarleteen Relationship Check-Up: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships/does_your_relationship_need_a_checkup
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
In our third episode, Karina is joined with HERO Emily to discuss boundaries. What they are, how we can set and respect, and how media informs us of what boundaries can look like.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell
uwb.edu/sexualassault OR 425-352-3851
Resources:
Scarleteen Quickie - Healthy Relationships
https://www.scarleteen.com/article/disability_quickies/quickies_healthy_relationships
Scarleteen Boundary Setting Article - Be Your Own Superhero
https://www.scarleteen.com/article/politics/be_your_own_superhero_learning_how_and_when_to_stand_up_for_ourselves
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
In our second episode, Karina is joined by two HEROs, Tiffany and Sahra, to discuss consent. We discuss what consent is, what it is not, how it shows up in the media and more.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell
uwb.edu/sexualassault OR 425-352-3851
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE
Resources:
Scarleteen Navigating Consent:
https://www.scarleteen.com/article/abuse_assault/drivers_ed_for_the_sexual_superhighway_navigating_consent
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
In our first ever episode we are talking about the relationship spectrum, and how the media portrays relationships across this spectrum.
We Need To Talk is a podcast project in partnership with LifeWire and the Violence Prevention and Advocacy Program at the University of Washington Bothell.
LifeWire is a Domestic Violence organization serving East and North King County
lifewire.org OR 425-746-1940
Violence Prevention and Advocacy at UW Bothell
uwb.edu/sexualassault OR 425-352-3851
Resources:
Friends and Family Guide: https://wscadv.org/resources/friends-family-guide/
Scarleteen Relationship Check-Up: https://www.scarleteen.com/article/relationships/does_your_relationship_need_a_checkup
Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/quizzes/
National Domestic Violence Helpline: thehotline.org OR 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape and Incest National Network: rainn.org OR 800-656-HOPE