Touchy Subjects Podcast

Shawn and Amanda
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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. 

  1. MAY 9

    Practicing Emotional Healing ft Rebeccah Silence

    Send us a text 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. 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.

    1h 3m

  2. APR 28

    How Censorship Impacts Prevention ft Leah Spasova

    Send us a text 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. 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.

    1h 3m

  3. APR 11

    Men Experiencing Abuse ft Heather Claus

    Send us a text 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. 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.

    1h 15m

  4. MAR 28

    Dating After Abuse ft Charity Sinclair

    Send us a text 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. 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.

    1h 5m

  5. MAR 14

    Vulnerabilities to Abusive Relationships ft Dana Diaz

    Send us a text 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.  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.

    50 min

  6. 12/13/2024

    Boundaries and the Holidays

    Send us a text 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. 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.

    48 min

  7. 11/29/2024

    Building Intentional Relationships Through Cooking ft Krista Melanson

    Send us a text 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. 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

  8. 11/15/2024

    Recognizing Signs of Abuse ft Heather Claus

    Send us a text 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.  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.

    1h 20m
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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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  • Creator
    Shawn and Amanda
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    118
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Touchy Subjects Podcast
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