105 episodes

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. 

Touchy Subjects Podcast Shawn and Amanda

    • Society & Culture

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. 

    What To Expect When Reporting ft. Detective Mercer

    What To Expect When Reporting ft. Detective Mercer

    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.

    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. 
    http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

    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. 

    • 57 min
    Let's Talk about Hazbin Hotel

    Let's Talk about Hazbin Hotel

    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!

    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. 
    http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

    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. 

    • 42 min
    Seth's Story ft Seth Gehle

    Seth's Story ft Seth Gehle

    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.

    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. 
    http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

    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. 

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Say More: Consent Conversations for Teens ft Kitty Stryker

    Say More: Consent Conversations for Teens ft Kitty Stryker

    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!

    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. 
    http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

    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. 

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Neurology of Trauma ft Jen Fraser

    Neurology of Trauma ft Jen Fraser

    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.

    Music credits: 
    Uplifting Summer by Alex_MakeMusic (2021) Licensed under a Pixabay License. 
    http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

    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. 

    • 55 min
    Narcissism Isn't Leadership ft Lindsay Ruiz

    Narcissism Isn't Leadership ft Lindsay Ruiz

    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)

    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. 
    http://pixabay.com/music/dance-uplifting-summer-10356/

    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. 

    • 1 hr 10 min

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