In this podcast, Marie talks about the definitions of virginity, what society has taught us about virginity, and why those lessons are problematic. We will also be discussing how this idea of virginity affects survivors of interpersonal violence. And will be joined by a recent CSU grad, Whitney Gustafson, who works her thesis on this topic. Also referenced in the show are the V card diaries and the TedTalk: The Virginity Fraud.
We love feedback! Please reach out to us and let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate please call our VAT Hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

S02 E05: Social Construction of Virginity

Advocacy, Resources, and Healing around interpersonal trauma. The goal of this podcast is to talk about healing and resources around sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking. For more of our content check out our website at www.wgac.colostate.edu.

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In this episode we will be discussing helpful apps for survivors to use. We talk about Calm Harm, PTSD Couch, What’s Up?, The Thought Diary, The Gottman Card Sort, & Headspace. We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

S06 E07: Season 6 Recommendation Show

This episode reviews definitions and statistics related to military sexual trauma and interpersonal violence within the U.S. military. You’ll also hear a full interview with Alister, a veteran and student survivor, and Dr. Ben Schrader of Adult Learner and Veterans Services at CSU. We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

S06 E06: Barriers to Service: Military Service Members and Veterans

Financial abuse is a common form of relationship violence, but it isn’t often talked about or fully understood. In this episode, Victoria interviews Adrienne Bell, an independent financial planner who specializes in helping survivors identify and escape from financial abuse. We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

S06 E05: Financial Abuse with Adrienne Bell

Relationship violence, also called domestic violence, is an unfortunately common and often misunderstood experience. In this episode, Mytch and Victoria talk about what relationship violence is and how it can impact survivors. We love feedback! Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

S06 E04: What is Relationship Violence?

This episode is a full interview where you will have the opportunity to listen to Elizabeth’s premier podcast interview of 2021’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month keynote, Kenyette Tisha Barnes, a sexual assault activist. We hope you enjoy the conversation between these two amazing women. Please let us know what you think about the podcast. Our email is wgac@colostate.edu. And if you need to talk to an advocate, please call our Victim Assistance Team hotline (24/7) at (970) 492-4242.

S02 E05: Social Construction of Virginity

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