Touchy Subjects Podcast
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Bringing up domestic violence and sexual assault in conversation usually leads to awkward silence – but not here. Hosts 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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A Parents Guide to Healthy Childhood Sexual Development
May 08, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBRaising 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. 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:...
Body Safety and Consent with Kids
May 01, 2020 04:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBEvery 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 an...
Coffee and Conversation: Rape Myths and Denim Day
April 24, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBSometimes 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. 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 quest...
Consent and How To Talk About It
April 17, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBConversations 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 feedba...
Consent and How To Talk About It
April 17, 2020 02:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBConversations 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 feedba...
Start By Believing: How To Respond To Victim Disclosures
April 03, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBWhen 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. 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...
Start By Believing: How To Respond To Victim Disclosures
April 03, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBWhen 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. 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...
Pornography and Its Impacts
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBPorn 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.c...
Pornography and Its Impacts
March 27, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBPorn 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.c...
Coffee and Conversation: COVID-19 and Domestic Violence
March 20, 2020 02:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIt'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) The views and opinions expres...
Coffee and Conversation: Wedding Traditions
March 13, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBWe 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 v...
Violence in the Media
March 06, 2020 03:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWe 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 ques...
Coffee and Conversation: Disney Princesses
February 28, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBSometimes 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 (mindma...
Dating Relationships in Media
February 21, 2020 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWe 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 ple...
Recognizing Gender Stereotypes In Media
February 07, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWe 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 T...
Healthy Relationships
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThis 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...
Episode 03 - Healthy Relationships
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBThis 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/TouchySubPod/...
Sexual Violence
January 15, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis 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 [email protected]. If you or someone you know wants assista...
Sexual Violence
January 15, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis 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 [email protected]. If you or someone you know wants assista...
Episode 02 - Sexual Violence
January 15, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThis 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/TouchySubPod/, on Twitter @TouchySubPod, and please email any questions to [email protected]. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotlin...
Domestic Violence
January 03, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis 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 [email protected]. If you or someone you know wants assistance pl...
Episode 01 - Domestic Violence
January 03, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis 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 at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubPod/ and please email any questions to [email protected]. If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 or visit https://www.theh...
Touchy Subjects Episode 00
January 02, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBWelcome 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. Music credits: The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmix...
Introduction
January 02, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBWelcome 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://twi...