Touchy Subjects Podcast
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.
Podcasting since 2020 • 124 episodes
Touchy Subjects Podcast
Latest Episodes
Building Healthy Communication Ft Raffi Bilek
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 wi...
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Helping Men Heal and Grow ft Martin Henson
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 BM...
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Dawn Dusk: The Story of Chelli Look ft Blue and Jason
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...
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Grieving Abusive Relationships ft Jessi Lestelle
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 ...
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Breaking Down Cultural Scripts ft Aubrey Aust
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 wha...
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