94 episodes

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. 

Touchy Subjects Podcast Shawn and Amanda

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 16 Ratings

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. 

    TJ's Story ft TJ Keefer

    TJ's Story ft TJ Keefer

    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.

    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. 

    • 51 min
    Addressing Workplace Harassment ft Kimberly Williams

    Addressing Workplace Harassment ft Kimberly Williams

    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.

    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. 

    • 43 min
    Claire's Story ft Claire McFarlane

    Claire's Story ft Claire McFarlane

    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.

    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
    Defining Your Reboot ft J.K Emezi

    Defining Your Reboot ft J.K Emezi

    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.

    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 6 min
    Consent Culture Deep Dive ft Kitty Stryker

    Consent Culture Deep Dive ft Kitty Stryker

    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.

    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. 

    • 56 min
    Creating a Culture of Consent ft Kitty Stryker

    Creating a Culture of Consent ft Kitty Stryker

    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.

    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 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

bigpapi420 ,

Great idea

Such a good listen! Love to hear people talking about the things society feels we should be quiet about. I’ll be tuning in every week from here on out!

JustGrip ,

Informative!

Great hosts and even better content! Highly recommended.

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