Touchy Subjects Podcast: Recent Episodes

Ally, Shawn, and Amanda

Bringing up domestic violence and sexual assault in conversation usually leads to awkward silence – but not here. Hosts Ally, Shawn, and Amanda are on a mission to spark dialogue and change culture. Each episode will explore topics that affect violence, gender roles, and social norms in America.

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Sports is one of the most consumed forms of entertainment in the United States, yet many of these sports rely on and, some, even celebrate violence. This isn't anything new, but when the consumption of violence is so wide spread, we learn to overlook violence in our lives. Further, because these athletes are often idols to many, when they perpetrate violence, it is often ignored or pushed under the rug as long as they are good. This week we sit down with Dr.'s Angie Hattery and Earl Smith to discuss sports culture, violence in sports, and how and why so many of these athletes get away with causing harm off the field.

For more about Angie and Earl, check out there website smithandhattery.com and to view their Gender Based Violence in Sports database head to smithandhattery.com/gbv!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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We are surrounded by and consume media all the time. That means media is an excellent tool to help us create the change we want to see in the world. Join us this week as we sit down with our friend Laura Swanson to discuss how to do just that!

For more information about Lauran and the Midwest Broken Mirror Project, head to www.creativeembersnonprofit.org!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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When we discuss disclosing sexual assault, we often focus on what someone may say to tip you off but we often overlook what someone may do that can also clue you in, especially in kids! That is what we discuss this week with our guest Hazel Katherine Larkin!

To learn more about Hazel, you can find her on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/halarkin, Bluesky at @hazelklarkin.bsky.social, and on her website at www.traumarecovery.ie!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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One of our favorite shows, Hazbin Hotel, just wrapped it's second season so join us as we discuss the season, it's themes, and what lessons it can teach us!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Media coverage of domestic and sexual violence isn't always done the best. But what if it could be improved? How would this change how society views domestic and sexual violence? These are the questions we answer this week with our special guest Natasha Senjanovic!

To learn more about Natasha, you can find her on Instagram at @natashama and on LinkedIn at Natasha Senjanovic.

Her podcast, Women Like Sex, can be found on Instagram at @Womenlikesex, on BlueSky at @Womenlikesex, or check out her website at Womenlikesex.com!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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In our lives we will eventually have to deal with conflicts. How do we handle that conflict? How do we maintain relationships when that conflict is with people we care about? How do we return back to safety after conflict? These are all questions we answer this week as we are joined again by our friend Aubrey Aust!

To learn more about Aubrey, check out her website aubreyaust.com or find her on Instagram at @aubrey__aust!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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True Crime is an incredibly popular genre, but often the stories that are being told are not done in a way that is respectful to the victims and their families. How can true crime be not only told in an ethical way, but also become a tool for gaining empathy? These are questions we answer today with our special guest, Ashley of the F**k That Podcast!

For more about Ashley and the F**k That Podcast head to fthatpod.com or find her on Instagram at @fthat_pod or on Tik Tok at @fthatpod.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Societal norms for women often push them to believing their life's goal is to get married and have kids. While that may be the goal for some women, that isn't the goal for all. So how did we get here? How are women taught to put nurturing and caring for others before themselves? How can we help women see they have more than one option? These are the questions we discuss today with our special guest Fanny Tristan!

For more about Fanny and Her Soul Supply check out hersoulsupply.com. You can also find her on Instagram at @hersoulsupply and TikTok at @Hersoulsupply.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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We always "communication is key" in relationships, but how do we know if our communication is healthy? How we do improve our communication skills and how do we know if communication is going well? Well we cover all of that and more this week with our special guest Raffi Bilek!

For more about Raffi check out thecommunicationbook.com. To follow Raffi's find him on Instagram at @the.marriage.mentor!

To purchase Raffi's book, The Couples Communication Handbook, head to Amazon HERE!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Men, especially black men, are often lacking spaces to talk with other men about themselves and their experiences with victimization and harm. This gap was identified by this weeks guest Martin Henson in response to the #MeToo and he created BMEN with the idea of exploring healthy ways to respond to sexual harm, and expanded to a holistic focus on building spaces for black men to process their unique experience. Join us as we discuss the work BMEN does, how they engage men, and how we can start to create spaces for more men to have conversations about how they navigate the world.

For more information about BMEN check out bmenfoundation.org. To follow Martin's work, follow him on Instagram at @tillwefree, on Twitter at @tillwefree, and Medium at @tillwefree!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Film and art have a way of allowing us to build empathy for others and explore experiences we may never have. Dawn Dusk is a great example of that. Join us as we chat with directors Jason and Blue about their recently released documentary, Dawn Dusk, which explores the story of Chelli Look, a leather bag designer whose sister was murdered and who found her artistic voice through forgiveness, and how film can be a tool for social change!

To watch "Dawn Dusk" head to tubitv.com/movies/100041659/dawn-dusk and to learn more about the documentary and Chelli, head to dawnduskfilm.com.

To learn more about Blue and Jason, check out their website jasonandblue.com or find them on Instagram at @JasonandBlue!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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When relationships end, we will often grieve that loss even in abusive relationships. So what does that grief look like? How do we start that process? And how do we put ourselves back out there after we heal? Well this week we are joined by our friend, Jessi Lestelle, to answer those questions and more!

To follow Jessi and listen to her podcast, check out her website, Goodgriefjessi.com, and find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Cultural scripts are internalized patterns of behavior and thought that guide how we behave, interpret actions, and react in social contexts. These "scripts" aren't rules but rather expectations on how we are supposed to act and behave. But what if we didn't have to? What if there was a way we could "rewrite" these scripts to live more authentically? That is just the conversation we dive in to today with our guest and friend Aubrey Aust.

To learn more about Aubrey, check out her website aubreyaust.com or find her on Instagram at @aubrey__aust!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Men are the most common perpetrator of domestic violence but what if that is due to, in part, how society raises men to desire power and control? Many men struggle with feeling cut off from a part of themselves and that lack of authenticity creates some problems for them. Join us as we chat with out friend Chloe Mascord of @thehoneyed.official on how we can better support men as a piece of preventing domestic violence!

For more about Chloe, find her on Instagram @thehoneyed.official, on Facebook at chloe.rees.3114, and on her website www.honey-ed.com.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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When we experience trauma and don't heal from it, we often can remain functional but we aren't whole. In comes the practice of emotional healing. Join us today as we chat with our friend Rebeccah as she goes through how we can begin to heal our trauma and get back to feeling like ourselves again.

For more about Rebeccah, find her on Instagram @RebeccahSilence, on Facebook at , on X at RebeccahSilence, Tik Tok at @RebeccahSilence, YouTube at @RebeccahSilence on LinkedIn at RebeccahSilence, and on her website www.rebeccahsilence.com.

Rebeccah's book "Coming Back To Life" can be found on her website at www.rebeccahsilence.com/coming-back-to-life.

Rebeccah's free Masterclass gift, 3 must know secrets to heal and save your family can be found at her website at www.rebeccahsilence.com/3-must-know-secrets.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Prevention work around domestic and sexual violence can be difficult. It is a subject many people don't want to talk about and preventing these crimes requires large cultural shifts. When the language we can use is then censored, it makes that job all the more difficult. Join as we discuss censorship and how it impacts prevention with special guest Leah Spasova!

For more about Leah, check out her website www.lifesexperts.com!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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When discussions of abuse happen, they are often framed to discuss abuse of women by men. So what happens when a man is abused? How are men set up to experience abuse? We answer these questions and more with our friend Heather Claus!

For more about Heather, find her on Instagram @curiouser.life, on Facebook at CuriouserLife, and on her website my.curiouser.life.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Navigating dating after a long term relationship can be difficult, especially for those entering the dating scene after getting out of an abusive relationship. Join us as we chat with Charity Sinclair about the good, the bad, and the funny of dating after abuse!

For more about Charity, find her on Instagram @werealldatingthesameguy, on TikTok at @charitysinclair and on her website https://www.sameguybook.com/podcast for a free gift for our listeners!

You can find Charity's book, We're All Dating The Same Guy, HERE!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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What we experience in childhood plays an integral role in our adult lives. Those experiences, when they are neglect, abuse, and degradation, can set us up for having unhealthy or abusive relationships in the future. Join as our friend Dana chats with us about her experiences and how they made her vulnerable to the abuse she later experienced.

For more about Dana, find her on Instagram @danas.diaz, on Facebook at DanaSDiazAuthor, and on her website danasdiaz.com.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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The holidays can be a time full of joy and excitement. But holidays also bring a unique time where our boundaries are often compromised or are broken. Join us as we discuss boundaries, how they work during the holidays, and some tips to set boundaries during the holidays!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Do you ever feel like you and your partner are stuck in a boring loop of mundane task after mundane task? What if we could take those tasks, like cooking and grocery shopping, and turn them into opportunities to be more intentional in our relationships? That is what our conversation with relationship chef Krista Melanson covers this week!

For more about Krista, find her on Instagram @the_relationshipschef, on Facebook at Kristadating, and you can find her Date Night Ebook at https://krista-marie.com/datenightebook!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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While everyone's relationships are different, abusive people often use very similar tactics. Recognizing those signs, especially early, can help someone either get out of the relationship early or they can learn to not do those behaviors anymore. Join us as we chat with Heather Claus about what signs abuse might be, through the lens of her experiences with abuse!

For more about Heather, find her on Instagram @curiouser.life, on Facebook at CuriouserLife, and on her website my.curiouser.life.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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When it comes to leaving abuse, there is no easy way out. That is something Dana knows all too well. For 25 years Dana experience abuse from her husband. the first time she spoke to a lawyer to file for divorce was in 2005 and it wasn't until 7 lawyers and 15 years later, was she finally able to break free of his abuse! Join us as Dana shares her story with us to help let other survivors they aren't alone!

For more about Dana, find her on Instagram @danas.diaz, on Facebook at DanaSDiazAuthor, and on her website danasdiaz.com.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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A lot of us grew up believing that in heterosexual relationships, men and women have specific roles they have to follow. But those roles don't work for everyone. We all have roles in our relationships but sometimes those don't align with societies expectations. How we can discuss these roles and start to build even greater relationship satisfaction is just what our friend Chloe Mascord, host of the Honey.ed podcast, joins us to discuss!

For more about Chloe, find her on Instagram @thehoneyed.official, on Facebook at chloe.rees.3114, and on her website www.honey-ed.com.

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Many of us have experienced trauma in one form or another. When we don't heal from that trauma, while we might be able to function, we might be doing so while unhappy. Our friend Rebeccah Silence calls this "High Functioning Unhappiness" and it is something that many of us might be experiencing. Join us as we chat with with her about what high functioning unhappiness is, how we can address it, and how we heal our trauma to make not only our lives happier but also so we can better help others!

For more about Rebeccah, find her on Instagram @RebeccahSilence, on Facebook at , on X at RebeccahSilence, Tik Tok at @RebeccahSilence, YouTube at @RebeccahSilence on LinkedIn at RebeccahSilence, and on her website www.rebeccahsilence.com.

Rebeccah's book "Coming Back To Life" can be found on her website at www.rebeccahsilence.com/coming-back-to-life.

Rebeccah's free Masterclass gift, 3 must know secrets to heal and save your family can be found at her website at www.rebeccahsilence.com/3-must-know-secrets.

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Many of us go through live touch starved. Whether we have a partner or not, many us don't have people who either feel comfortable with touching or it is something we ourselves are not comfortable with. But what if we changed how we looked at touch? What if there was a way to make touch more accessible for all of us? Those are the very questions we set out to answer with out special guest Epiphany Jordan!

For more about Epiphany, find her on Instagram @somebody_hold_me , on Facebook at SomebodyHoldMe or Karunasessionsatx, on Twitter at karunasessions and on her website www.nurturinghumantouch.com.

Epiphany's book "Somebody Hold Me" can be found on Amazon HERE.

Information on the Chronically Undertouched Program can found at their website www.cutproject.org.

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When someone experiences a sexual assault, their world can be flipped upside down. They may begin to not trust others, feel unsafe, and suffer from PTSD. But what happens when someone who is sexually assaulted wants to either start or maintain their relationship with their partner? How do they talk about triggers? How can their partner support them? These are the questions we tackle this week with special guest, Kayla Crane!

For more about Kayla, find her on Instagram @southdenvertherapy, on Facebook at SouthDenverTherapy and on LinkedIn at Kayla Crane.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram, and LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Reporting a sexual assault can be a scary thing, especially when you aren't sure what the process looks like. This week we sat down with Detective Mercer to demystify some of that process to help victims get a peak behind the curtain.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Sometimes we come across a show or movie that really gets our attention and let me tell you Hazbin Hotel has us in a chokehold! It is always fun to talk about good representation of abuse in media so join as we discuss the season 1 and the character of Angel Dust!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Seth, as a young teen, experienced sexual assault at the hands of a man he believed was his friend. Seth endured the abuse for years but when he saw this man attempt the same thing with another one of his friends, he knew he had to act. Seth's story is one of resilience, strength, and a desire to protect others. Join us as we hear Seth's story, how he overcame the abuse, and how he now uses his experience to help and empower others!

For more about Seth, check out his Instagram @gobeyondtheshadows, on Facebook at Seth Gehle, and on LinkedIn at Seth Gehle.

To hear Seth's Interview with the officer who helped him, head to YouTube HERE.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Conversations on consent and sex are a vital piece for teens to growing up having healthy boundaries but sometimes those conversations can be awkward, especially for the parents. That is where friend of the podcast, Kitty Stryker's new book Say More comes into play.

For more on Kitty, find them on Facebook at @KittyStryker, on Instagram @Kitty_Stryker, on Tik Tok at @KittyStryker, and on her website at kittystryker.com.

Pre-order "Say More" HERE!

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Did you know that when you experience trauma, your brains pathways actually change? Did you know that we can also change them ourselves to help us in our healing? Join as we sit down with our friend Jen Fraser to discuss this and more!

To connect with Jen, find her on LinkedIn at jen-fraser-phd-1466a417 and on X at @Bulliedbrain

Find Jen's book, The Bullied Brain, here!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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When we think about leadership we all have certain traits we think of; go getter, driven, gets the job done no matter what. But sometimes these traits allow for narcissistic people to thrive. How do we differentiate between narcissism and leadership and what are the qualities of a good leader? These questions and more discussed this week with our friend Lindsay Ruiz!

To learn more about or connect with Lindsay, check her out on LinkedIn!

Check out the resource Lindsay mentioned in todays episode here: Leadership Challenge.Kouzes & Posner (squarespace.com)

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Many of us know the feeling of just not going to work. Sometimes though, that feeling is because of either a supervisor or manager who is abusive and narcissistic. Join us this week as we sit down with Lindsay Ruiz to discuss Narcissism in the Workplace, how it is so rampant, and what we can do if we notice it!

To learn more about or connect with Lindsay, check her out on LinkedIn!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Growing up we always here "there is no tolerance for bullying", but that is hardly the case when we are adults. Many people experience workplace bullying on a daily basis but many of us might not understand the impacts that bullying is having on our brains. Join us this week as we talk to Vicki Courtemanche, a workplace bullying victim, and Jennifer Fraser, a professional on the neurological impacts of abuse!

To learn more about Vicki and her work, head to workplacepsychologicalsafetyact.org!

To connect with Jen, find her on LinkedIn at jen-fraser-phd-1466a417 and on X at @Bulliedbrain

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Consent is a part of all of our dat to day lives. We use it all the time, even if we aren't consciously thinking about it. This week, we take that consent discussion to the theater. Join us as we discuss what consent in theater looks like, how to implement it, and other steps to take to make sure the theater is a safe place for all thespians!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Tabletop RPGs are supposed to be fun but sometimes as the improvised story gets told, things come up that might make those at the table feel uncomfortable or triggered and that is where safety tools come into play! Join us as we sit down with Kienna Shaw and Lauren Bryant-Monk to discuss the TTRPG safety toolkit they curated, how it is used, and how we can start to build a culture of care!

Check out their Safety Toolkit here: ttrpgsafetytoolkit.com

For more about Kienna you can find them on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or on their website: kiennas.com

For more about Lauren, you can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Superheroes and their stories play a role in many of our lives. We know their powers, backgrounds, and relationships. It is with that knowledge that we often relate to one hero or another. For one reason or another we connect with these characters and its because of that, we can also use their stories to help us. With that in mind, join us as we discuss with Kenneth Rogers Jr. his book series How to Heal Your Inner Superhero and how superheroes and villains stories can be used a tool to help us navigate our healing from trauma.

For more about Kenneth you can find him on Facebook, X, or at his website lostimaginations.com.

You can find the first book in his series "Heroes, Villains, and Healing" on Amazon HERE!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Survivors who share their stories often have different reasons for doing it. Join us as TJ share's their story to use their voice to get people thinking about how we view victims when their share their stories.

For more about TJ, check out there Linktree here: linktr.ee/tjkeefer96

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
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We would like to think that if we are being harassed at work, our employer would take care of it. But what happens when they push it under the rug? When the harassment comes from the top? When HR protects the company over the employees? Join us as we discuss these questions and more with special guest Kimberly Williams!

For more about Kim, check out on Linkedin!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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In 1999, while living in Paris as a foreign student, Claire was violently attacked, raped and left for dead. What followed was a long struggle through the French justice system that only came to an end 16 years later. This is her story.

For more about Claire or Footsteps to Inspire, find her here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or at her website footstepstoinspire.org!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Behavior change can be a challenge, especially when it's an addictive behavior. How can you accomplished the change you want to see and overcome that addiction? Find out this week as we sit down with J.K Emezi to discuss just that and how "rebooting" can be an effective tool for growing.

For more on J.K visit his Facebook at @JKEmezi1, on Instagram at @JKEmezi, or at his website elevatedrecovery.org!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Kitty is back again this week, this time with a deep dive into our consent culture conversation! If you missed our last episode with Kitty, check that one out first and then come back to this one!

For more on Kitty, find them on Facebook at @KittyStryker, on Instagram @Kitty_Stryker, on Tik Tok at @KittyStryker, and on her website at kittystryker.com.

Find Kitty's Consent Workbook HERE.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Often consent is just discussed in a sexual setting, but we are constantly using consent everyday in other situations. Whether we agree to a task at work or refuse to go out with friends, we are always using consent we just might be realizing it. This week we sat down with Kitty Stryker to discuss how we can build a culture of consent.

For more on Kitty, find them on Facebook at @KittyStryker, on Instagram @Kitty_Stryker, on Tik Tok at @KittyStryker, and on her website at kittystryker.com.

Find Kitty's Consent Workbook HERE.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Sharing your story of sexual abuse is hard, especially when you were told for so long that you held part of that blame for that abuse. But that is just what Justin is doing this week when he joins us and shares his story.

For more on Justin, find him on Facebook at Sheltered But Not Protected or his website at Shelteredbutnotprotected.com!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Many of those who are sexual assault victims/survivors will never report to law enforcement. There are many reasons for that, but one of them may be not knowing what to expect. This week we sit down to chat with lawyer Ashley Norman to help shine light on what victims can expect when they go through the legal system.

For more on Ashley you can find her on Instagram at Pages_with_Ashley. Her book, "Grace's Law" can be found on Amazon here.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Kate Smith is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and a secondary survivor of her children experiencing sexual assault. Join us today as she shares her story and Jennifer Francis-Gehring shares with us what sexual assault therapy is like.

For more about Kate's story as well as other survivor stories, check out the documentary "Believe Me"!

Jennifer also co-hosts the podcast "Start By Listening" which can be found here or wherever you get your podcasts!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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When you want to prevent something, it is important to know what the root causes of it are. But, unless you know what prevention looks like, you might not be able to address that root cause as effectively. This week Shawn and Amanda discuss what prevention is and give different tools that can be used when working in prevention.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
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Having a partner experience a sexual assault is nothing we ever plan for but knowing how to respond to the disclosure and how to assist in their healing journey can go a long way! We sat down with the author of "When Your Partner Says #MeToo", Shaun Hamilton, to discuss this very topic as he shares his successes and mistakes while helping his partner.

For more about Shaun visit his website shaunhamilton.com or find him on Instagram at @realshaunp. You can find his book HERE on Amazon or wherever books are sold.

Kristin's TedTalk can be found HERE.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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From strip clubs, to pornography, to escorting and prostitution, many of us are aware of the size of sex industry yet most of us don't know what its like inside of it. How does the sex industry thrive? Who does it target? And what is life like during and after being apart of it? Well that's what we a discussing this week with special guest Hannah Spanke. Hannah spent nearly 8 years of her life in the sex industry and is now a Somatic Attachment Therapist, Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, Licensed Authentic Tantra Practitioner, and Life Coach!

You can find out more about Hannah on Instagram and Tik Tok, as well as at her website www.hannahspanke.com!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

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Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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When Clare was a teenager, she was groomed by her neighbor into a sexual relationship. Unfortunately, many other teens have experiences similar to Clare, but it is her mission to use her story to help others. Join us as we hear Clare's story,  her healing journey, and about her mission to help others recognizing the early red flags of grooming.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
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With the Department of Justice seeing an increase in reports of financial sextortion, we felt like it was time to cover it! Just us as we discuss what it is, who does it, who gets targeted, and how parents can recognize potential harm!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

References and Articles:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
FBI Report

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Entering into a domestic violence shelter can be scary when you don't know what to expect. This week we sit down with Program Director Amanda Johnson to help demystify the process and discuss what its like entering into a domestic violence shelter.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
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We made a lot of episodes this year and met some amazing people along the way! Find out which episodes were our favorites and why in this short wrap up episode for 2022! Thank you all for listening this past year and we hope you'll continue to join us in 2023 as we work toward breaking the silence that comes with conversations on domestic and sexual violence!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
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When talking about the impacts of abuse, the spiritual impacts are often overlooked. That's why we have invited author and sexual assault victim advocate Emily Bernath to discuss how abuse can impact someone's faith and how they can go about healing their faith.

For more on Emily, check out her website, emilybernathauthor.com, or find her on her socials here: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To find Emily's book series, The Broken Lenses series, click here.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Many men both experience violence from men and commit violence against men, but why is that? Is there a better way? This week we sat down with author Brad Mewhort to discuss some reason why men commit violence, how we change that, and how we can heal from either perpetrating or receiving violence.

Brad offers individual online sessions and men’s groups to help those looking to heal from violence. You can find out more about his work and his book at peacefulmanbook.com.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Domestic and sexual violence and homelessness often go hand in hand. Those who experience homelessness are more likely to experience domestic or sexual violence and visa versa. With November being Homeless Awareness Month, Shawn and Amanda chat about homelessness, the different types, those most at risk, and what we can do to address it.

If you would like more information on homelessness, head to Nationalhomeless.org! If you or someone you know is experiencing homelessness, head to the Homeless and Housing Resource Center website, hhrctraining.org!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Engaging men in violence prevention doesn't have to be difficult, but we have to change how we get them in the door and the messages we give them. We sat down with Dr. Otis McGresham to discuss how we can start to build spaces for men to be vulnerable and, in turn, get them engaged in violence prevention.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
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Title IX (9) can be confusing for many people so we brought in our friend and Title IX expert Cara Tuttle Bell to explain what Title IV is, how is it used, and why it is so important to schools!

For more on Cara and her books, find her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or on her website at Caratuttlebell.com!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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It's spooky season and that means horror movies! Horror movies are far more than mindless slashers and things that go bump in the night, they can actually be a tool to educate viewers about what victims of violence experience and much more! Michael Beakhouse joins us again for this ghoulishly good episode!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
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When we are vulnerable, we can see improvements in the relationships we have with partner, friends, and family. So why is it that vulnerability in men is seen as a weakness and not a strength? This week we discuss this very concept with our friend Dai Manuel!

For more information on Dai find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or head to his website DaiManuel.com!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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As men, we are taught that vulnerability is a weakness but what if that isn't true? What if a willingness to be vulnerable with ourselves and others is how we can change and grow to being a better version of ourselves? This week we discuss with health and lifestyle mentor Dai Manuel the importance of vulnerability and change!

For more information on Dai find him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or head to his website DaiManuel.com!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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For some survivors and victims, sharing their story is part of their healing journey. Some survivors and victims may then use their story to help educate others, advocate for change, or raise awareness. But how can they do this? And how can we help them on this journey? This week we chat with Shereese Floyd to discuss just this!

For more information on Shereese, head to her website www.shereesefloyd.com and find her on LinkedIn!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Katie Koestner was on the cover of TIME Magazine at age 18 as the first to speak out nationally and publicly as the victim of “date” rape. Katie is the subject of an HBO movie and has lectured at over 5000 schools and universities around the world. Ms. Koestner is the founder of Take Back The Night Foundation, an international organization working to end sexual violence, support survivors and raise awareness. Join us as we talk with Katie about what advocacy and prevention looked like at the start of her career and what things we can all do to help victims and survivors!

For more information on Katie, head to her website Katiekoestner.com and find her Facebook and Twitter! Also check out her podcast, the "Dear Katie Podcast", on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Madeleine (Madi) Heather is a feminist, activist, survivor of child sexual assault and creator and host of the podcast Reclaim Me. Reclaim Me is a podcast where survivors of abuse and trauma can tell their stories freely, reclaiming their voice, reclaiming the narrative, and reclaiming control. With the vision, that all victim survivors have the freedom to tell their story; and through doing so, will provide valuable insight and education, destigmatizing assault and breaking down the many barriers experienced by survivors.

To learn more about Madi, find her on Instagram and Twitter. Find her podcast on Instagram and use her Linktree to find her survivor group and podcast, Reclaim Me, or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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From an early age, Jakia Lindley dreamed of being a judge, an attorney, or somehow being a part of something bigger than herself. She joined the military in 2010 and is currently a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Lindley studied criminal justice and psychology at the American Military University before switching her focus to business management. Aside from writing, her passions in life are uplifting others, teaching as a Certified Master Resiliency Trainer and as a Certified Department of Defense Sexual Assault Victim Advocate, fine food and wine, art, music, and last, but certainly not least, binge-watching her favorite shows.

For more information about Jakia, find her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or on her website jmlindley.com.

Order Jakia's book, The War At Home on her website or find it on Amazon!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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We all have a desire that once we get into a relationship for it to be a healthy one. Sometimes there are things that stand in the way of that and sometimes that thing is US. This week we sat down with Kimberly Nina Hill, a Certified Dating & Relationship Coach and Master Neurolinguistic Practitioner, to discuss how we can help men attract and keep healthy, loving relationships and not get in our own way!

For more information on Kimberly, head to her website kimberlyninahill.com and find her on Instagram @Kimberlyninahill! Also check out her podcast "The Self-Confidence Project" here or wherever you get your podcasts!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License.
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Noelle is a 22-year-old Psychology student who loves to travel the world. After a personal incident of trauma that occurred during her time abroad, she experienced the importance of a strong support system firsthand. Hear her story and learn how the support from those around her helped her healing journey!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
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Melva LaJoy Legrand joins us this week to share her story, how her healing journey started, shares what helped her along the way, as well as gives our listeners tips on what we can do to help those in our lives.

For more information on Melva, please head to her Instagram or her website: https://www.lajoyplans.com/!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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We all know it is important to set boundaries but sometimes it can be difficult. This week we sit down with the Director of Project Safe at Vanderbilt to discuss assertiveness and how we can use it to help start to set boundaries.

For more on Cara and her books, find her on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, or on her website at Caratuttlebell.com!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com or head to our website TouchySubjectsPodcast.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

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Sexual assault nurse examiners, or SANEs, are vital in helping victims of sexual assault. This week, we sit down with Brooke Gomez and SANE Lindsey Bulgrien to discuss what SANE's are, why they are important, and how to become one.

For more information on how to become a SANE, check out forensicnurses.org!

For more about the Sexual Assault Center of Saginaw, find them on Facebook and Instagram.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Most of us want to be kind and respectful of others, yet one-third of us admit we have a hard time seeing another's point of view. How can we learn to do that? Well this week we sat down with Rob Volpe, CEO of Ignite 360 and author of "Let's Talk About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time", to discuss empathy, what it is, and how we can start to work out our empathy muscles!

For more information on Rob visit his website www.ignite-360.com, or follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and you can find his new book," Let's Talk About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time", HERE!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Conversations on grief can be difficult, so we brought in Grief Connoisseur, Jessi Lestelle of Good Grief, Jessi LLC to share her expertise! Join us as we laugh and cry discussing grief and healing!

To follow Jessi and listen to her podcast, check out her website, Goodgriefjessi.com, and find her on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

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Florida is, along with many other states in the US, working on implementing a bill that would harm LGBTQIA+ youth. This week we sat down with Executive Director of Great Lakes Bay Pride, Scott Ellis, and Staff Attorney for the ACLU of Michigan LGBTQ Project, Jay Kaplan, to discuss what this bill is and what are some of the potential impacts of the bill.

For information on the ACLU of Michigan head here and their Facebook can be found @ACLUofMichigan.

For information on Great Lakes Bay Pride head here and their Facebook can be found @greatlakesbaypride. Click HERE to go to the Great Lakes Bay Pride Resource Page.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! This week our hosts sit down with Lauren Pauwels, a child therapist, to discuss the impacts of teen dating violence and what steps we can take to help mitigate its effects. 

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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A barrier to doing prevention is often that people don't fully understand what prevention can look like as a preventionist. This week we are back the Tim Mousseau to discuss what prevention looks on a personal level and we share some tips on things we wish new before doing prevention work.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Shawn, had the opportunity to sit down with Reverend Jason Evans from Saginaw First Free Methodist Church to discuss violence prevention and how those of the Free Methodist faith can use its teachings to help building safer and stronger communities and relationships.

You can find Jason and his church here on Facebook, and Twitter.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Sexual Violence Prevention has long been viewed as a woman's issue. That is changing yet it is still a challenge to engage men in prevention work. This episode we sit down with Tim Mousseau to discuss what barriers there are to engaging men and how we can work toward breaking those barriers. 

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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This week we sit down with Renee Courier Aumock, a survivor and advocate, to discuss her story! We dive into her experiences, her healing journey, and what helped her reach where she is now!

The book her story is included in "She Wins 2" can be purchased here.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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Cindy Arevalo is a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of one of her teachers. She recently released her book "Living in Silence: Finding My Voice, Claiming My Freedom" to break the silence she ones lived in. In breaking the silence, Cindy tells how she found her voice and claimed her freedom, inviting others to do the same and take back control of the life they thought they could never get back. This episode discusses her book as well as things that we can all do to better aid survivors of sexual abuse.

If you are interested in reading her book and hearing her full story, please get her book! You can find the book here: bit.ly/livinginsilence.

If you want to follow Cindy on social media you can find her at her instagram @_cindy_arevalo!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Sometimes we don't always use the right language or know what words to use. This week our hosts discuss why the words we use are important and what we can do when we inevitably use the wrong ones.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org or the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Abuse can a difficult thing to understand, especially for people who haven't experienced it. This week we dive into a discussion on that theories are available to help people understand abuse and what their strengths and weaknesses are.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org. 

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we felt it was time to revisit the basics of domestic violence!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org. 

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Conversations around domestic violence are often framed with men as the perpetrators but that isn't always the case. This week we sat down with Michael Beakhouse to discuss his audio drama "Tulips" that challenges audience stereotypes when it comes to domestic violence.

Find "Tulips" the audio drama here: bit.ly/Tulipsdrama
And be sure to follow Michael on Facebook and Twitter at @tulipstheplay!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Sexual assault is often framed as happening only to women, which couldn't be farther from the truth. This week we are joined but John Krotec as he shares his story of victimization, his journey toward healing, and we discuss how "traditional masculinity" plays a barrier role in healing for male victims.

For more information on John and the amazing work that he is doing, head to JohnTKrotec.com.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Domestic and sexual violence impact everyone but certain things about us can create different and unique vulnerabilities to it. This week, our hosts discuss disability and how disabilities add unique challenges to those experiencing domestic or sexual violence.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org. 

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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With the Olympics coming to a close, our hosts tackle to topic of women in sports, how they are represented, discussed, and treated simply for being women in sports.

Find the Respect Her Game report we mention this week HERE.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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In some form or fashion, sexual trauma might be a part of many of our lives. Healing that sexual trauma can be difficult but not impossible. Susan Bratton shares with us this week, a view point on healing sexual trauma that many might find useful!

Links to resources:
Soul Mate Embrace
Magic Pill Method
Sexual Soulmate Pact

Find Susan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on Susan work, head to her website: https://susanbratton.com/

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Helpline at 1-800-656-4673 or RAINN.org

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Often when we discuss sexual trauma, we focus on trauma stemming from an assault. Yet sexual trauma can exist in all of us! Today we are joined by intimacy expert Susan Bratton to discuss the different kinds of sexual trauma and how these can impact our sex lives.

Find Susan on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on Susan work, head to her website: https://susanbratton.com/

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Fiction gives us the ability to gain understandings of things we may not have experienced or help those who have have discussions about them. This week we sit down with Reyna Marder Gentin, a retired appellate attorney turned author, to discuss how her fictional writing helps readers gain a real world understanding of the issues her stories discuss and how we can work toward creating a society where everyone, including perpetrators of crime, can contribute.

Find Reyna on Facebook at www.facebook.com/reynamardergentin, Twitter at Twitter.com/reynagentin, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/reynamardergentin/ and you can find the pre-order for Reyna's new book, Both Are True, here: t.ly/TYLw.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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No one wants to admit they have a bias against someone else, yet we all have them. We start to see problems when we allows those biases to dictate how we interact with others. This week we are joined by Megan Sweet to discuss implicit bias and what steps we can all take to overcoming our own biases.

Find Megan on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as more for more information about her on her website https://www.your3eyes.com/

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org.

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Why do they stay? The question that so many victims and survivors of domestic violence have heard and many continue to hear. Today our hosts with guest Sonia Frontera discuss what abuse looks like and attempt to answer that very question, why do victims stay?

For more information on Sonia and her work, check out her website here at https://www.soniafrontera.com/ and you can find her book, Relationship Solutions, here.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Rape culture is a term is thrown around a lot but hardly is there ever any definition given. This week our hosts discuss what rape culture is, how it plays out in our society, and how we can ALL work toward combating it.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Sexual assault impacts all communities, but there are differences that each community faces as well. This week we sit down with Dr. Lisa Smith to discuss how sexual assault is treated in the black community as well as the barriers that black victims might face.

Find Dr. Lisa Smith at https://right2consent.com/ or on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and you can find her book, Chad Keeps A Secret, here.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org.

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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With the pandemic lasting for over a year, we have all changed how we do things and that might mean we are all spending more time than ever online. This week our hosts discuss digital safety for parents to gain a better understanding of the things their children may experience online.

For more information visit https://pcar.org/online-safety-children-and-teenagers

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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March is Women's History Month so we decided we should take some time to discuss women's history, some highs and lows, and what the women's movement means for our work.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org. 

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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While all stories of domestic violence are different, they all have one thing in common; the person doing the abusing has a desire for power or control. Today, Jamie shares her story with us as well as how writing her book, The Pink Blanket, helped her.

You can find her book for purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/Pink-Blanket-J-Lynn-Ady

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org.

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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February is the month of love and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month so what better time for our hosts to discuss teen dating abuse and ways that parents can help make sure their teens learn how to receive and give love to their partners in a healthy manner!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

For more information on teen dating abuse please go to www.loveisrespect.org.

IF you or someone you know is experiencing dating abuse, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Many of us know what it's like to work somewhere or talk to someone who wasn't quite as empathetic as we needed them to be, which is why we have brought back Katharine Manning to discuss empathy and how workplaces can becomes a bit more empathetic. We also discuss Katharine's new book, The Empathetic Workplace, which is available for purchase February 16th!

The Empathetic Workplace by Katharine Manning can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Empathetic-Workplace-Compassionate-Confident-Response

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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I always feel like somebodies watching me. While a catchy song from Michael Jackson, it is also one of my things that some to mind when people think about stalking. January is Stalking Awareness Month and as such, our hosts discuss stalking and some myths around it, as well as provide useful information for those who may have experienced stalking.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

For more information on stalking or to get help please go to https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/  or call their helpline at 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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2020 was a rough year for everyone. We all experienced different levels of hardships and trauma over the past year so we invited Katharine Manning, someone very experienced working with others in having discussions on trauma, to share with our listeners ways we can process and move forward with the year that was 2020.

For more on Katharine Manning, visit http://www.katharinemanning.com/

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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When we are raising kids, we hope that we give them the tools they need to grow up to be safe, yet it seems like teaching kids about consent and boundaries is a challenge. But, it doesn't have to be! This week we sit down with the author of "Raising Kids to Understand Consent", Lauren Carlson to discuss what parents can do over the course of their child's life to help them understand boundaries.

Lauren's book can be found here for purchase: https://amzn.to/2KennGT

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Often when we talk about boundaries and consent, we frame that discussion around sex. Yet, consent and boundaries impact every interaction we have with others. This week we discuss boundaries in the frame of COVID-19 and how to have discussions with others about our boundaries. 

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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We know the holidays can be stressful, especially for those who have experienced domestic or sexual violence or other traumas from family members. Knowing that, this week we discuss self care during the holiday season.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

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One of our hosts, Ally, is getting married next week so we decided to take some time to discuss our top 5 weddings and relationships in television. With the way the country is right now and how we often also talk about unhealthy or abusive relationships, we thought talking about love and celebrating it is just we all need right now!

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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It's the most wonderful time of year; spooky season! With people enjoying horror movies more this time of year, we felt it was important to discuss some of the common horror movie tropes and how those tropes impact domestic violence.

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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True crime is a huge part of media consumption today but the viewers and listeners of true crime are far more often female than male. Today, we discuss why that might be to help shine some light on the reasons why women just love true crime so much.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Article Referenced in episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5BQCFMQd3mPqj7YT4hlvdCL/true-crime-five-reasons-why-women-love-it

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Being the hot button topic human trafficking currently is, we decided this week to take some common myths around trafficking and set the record straight. We also discuss the spread of misinformation on trafficking and how it can actually harm the advocacy work that is already being done.

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For more information on human trafficking visit the National Human Traffficking Hotline at https://humantraffickinghotline.org/ call them at 1-888-373-7888 or visit the Polaris Project at https://polarisproject.org/.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Human Trafficking has become kind of a buzz word lately and we figured it was time for us to add our two cents to help sift through the misinformation. This week we discuss Human Trafficking, its prevalence, how it can happen, and some things you can do to help.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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We are exposed to media messages everyday and it is important for us to understand those messages. This week, our hosts discuss masculinity in media and talk about how different forms of masculinity are presented and how healthy or unhealthy they can be.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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When men feel forced to live up to stereotypical views of what it means to be a man, it can lead to many different health outcomes. This week we discuss how masculinity, when men feel forced to live a certain way or take masculine traits too far, impacts the health of men, women, and our communities as a whole.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Men often feel as though they have to live up to certain standards in our society. This is what would define their masculinity and while there is nothing inherently wrong with the traits of masculinity, when they are taken to the extreme, that is when they become unhealthy. This week we discuss masculinity and what healthy and unhealthy masculinity looks like.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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For some of us it is easy to find good representation in media. For others, they have to look very hard to find accurate representations of who they are. Today, we discuss LGBTQ+ representation in media and what that representation often looks like. 

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The number for the LGBT National Help Center Hotline is 888-843-4564 or visit https://www.glbthotline.org/

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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Abuse can happen in any relationship and while there are many similarities in these abusive relationships, members of the LGBTQ+ community may face certain abusive behaviors that might not be present in straight relationships. This week, we discuss what some of those behaviors might look like.

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The number for the LGBT National Help Center Hotline is 888-843-4564 or visit https://www.glbthotline.org/

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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Pride Month is upon us and this week our hosts explain the history of Pride and help those of us who aren't members of the LGTBQ+ community start to gain an understanding of the different facets of the LGBTQ+ community. We also recognize that, as people who are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, we are not the most equipped to speak on this topic. So this episode is meant as an entry point for those not in that community rather than a deep dive (those episodes with guests will be coming!).

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

The number for the LGBT National Help Center Hotline is 888-843-4564 or visit https://www.glbthotline.org/

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

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Recently the Department of Education released their new guidelines for Title IX. This week our hosts point out some of the major changes and discuss how these new guidelines could impact victims or survivors of sexual assault on college campuses.

Know Your IX information: https://www.knowyourix.org/college-resources/hands-off-ix/
Know Your IX Fact sheet we reference in episode: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1191331434547406&set=a.110598552620705
What Colleges Need To Know About New Title IX Rules: https://www.chronicle.com/article/What-Colleges-Need-to-Know/248717

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Raising a child comes with a ton of challenges. In this episode, our hosts discuss how to help guide children, from infants all the way up to teenagers, on healthily developing into sexual beings. We hope this episode helps take away some of the awkward feelings that come up when discussing this topic.

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The resource guide used in today's episode can be found here: https://www.mncasa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sexual-Development-in-Children.pdf

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits:
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Every parent wants to make sure that they are doing what is best for their kids but some of those conversations can get awkward. Luckily our hosts are here to help you! This week our host discuss how to talk about body safety and consent with kids.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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Sometimes when we are communicating with people outside of work, we end up having really good conversations. One recent conversation one of our hosts had was about consent and rape myths so this week we discuss some rape myths and Denim Day.

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Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

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Conversations on consent can be difficult, especially when so many people are confused on how or what constitutes consent. Our hosts explore consent, what is it, and how to have those conversations around consent with a partner.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode  

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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When a victim or survivor decides to disclose their assault, it is most often to friends or family members first. But, if they don't know how to respond to such a disclosure, they may end up doing more harm than good. This week our hosts discuss how to respond if someone discloses to you and why it is so important to have a good response.

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If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode
The Drilling Begins by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56269 Ft: Javolenus

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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Porn is something that is very common in many people's lives, but have we thought about the positives and negatives of porn consumption? This week, our hosts do just that as they work toward giving a full picture on what porn consumption means for individuals and our society at large.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

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The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode
The Drilling Begins by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56269 Ft: Javolenus

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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It's important to stay home during this pandemic - however, we also know that staying home isn't always safe. Today, we talk about the unique challenges this virus creates for victims of domestic violence and highlight resources that may be able to help.

Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

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We can all agree that some traditions that we have are just plan weird, but have we ever thought about where some of these traditions come from? Well, Ally is planning her wedding so this gave us an opportunity to learn about the strange origins of a lot of wedding traditions! 

Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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We are constantly bombarded by violence in the media, but have we taken the time to think about what impact that might have on us? This week our hosts explore violence and how violence is used in media from physical violence to sexual assault.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 
The Drilling Begins by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial  (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56269 Ft: Javolenus

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Sometimes we end up discussing things that don't quite fit with the episode we are recording but the conversation is a good one. So, we've decided to release them as their own episodes! This week we discuss Disney movies, their portrayals of relationships, and representation in their films.

Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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We see relationships play out every time consume media but do we take the time to think what beliefs about relationships these images are sending us? This week our hosts explore he common tropes we see in relationships and how those shape our own relationships.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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We all love movie, music, video games, books, and tv shows but have we ever taken the time to actually think about the messages these things are giving us? This week our hosts dive in to start a discussion on how the media plays a role in sexism and gender bias in our society.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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This week Ally, Cierra, and Shawn discuss healthy relationships. Much of the conversation on relationships tends to be around what signs to look for to notice abuse, not so much what was to recognize or show love, and that is the angle we take this week. We discuss love languages, trust, communication, and other ways to help know what a healthy relationship might look like.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Take the love languages quiz here and learn what you and/or your partner's love language is!
https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

Music credits: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent.

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This week Ally, Cierra, and Shawn discuss Sexual Violence. They examine what sexual  violence is, the different forms it can take, consent, and why it is so challenging for victims and survivors to report.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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This week Ally, Cierra, and Shawn discuss Domestic Violence. They examine what domestic violence is, the different forms it can take, and why it is so challenging for victims and survivors to leave.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.thehotline.org. 

Music credits: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the host's own and might not represent the official views and opinions of the agencies in which they represent. 

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Welcome to the Touchy Subjects Podcast. This podcast aims to help ease the awkward conversations that can arise when talking about domestic and sexual violence. Join hosts Ally, Cierra, and Shawn as they dive head first into these subjects and have discussions on what we can do, as a society, to work on preventing these things in the first place.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com.

Music credits: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode