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February is the month of love and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month so what better time for our hosts to discuss teen dating abuse and ways that parents can help make sure their teens learn how to receive and give love to their partners in a healthy manner!

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For more information on teen dating abuse please go to www.loveisrespect.org.

IF you or someone you know is experiencing dating abuse, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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Many of us know what it's like to work somewhere or talk to someone who wasn't quite as empathetic as we needed them to be, which is why we have brought back Katharine Manning to discuss empathy and how workplaces can becomes a bit more empathetic. We also discuss Katharine's new book, The Empathetic Workplace, which is available for purchase February 16th!

The Empathetic Workplace by Katharine Manning can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Empathetic-Workplace-Compassionate-Confident-Response

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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I always feel like somebodies watching me. While a catchy song from Michael Jackson, it is also one of my things that some to mind when people think about stalking. January is Stalking Awareness Month and as such, our hosts discuss stalking and some myths around it, as well as provide useful information for those who may have experienced stalking.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

For more information on stalking or to get help please go to https://victimsofcrime.org/stalking-resource-center/  or call their helpline at 1-855-4-VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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2020 was a rough year for everyone. We all experienced different levels of hardships and trauma over the past year so we invited Katharine Manning, someone very experienced working with others in having discussions on trauma, to share with our listeners ways we can process and move forward with the year that was 2020.

For more on Katharine Manning, visit http://www.katharinemanning.com/

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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When we are raising kids, we hope that we give them the tools they need to grow up to be safe, yet it seems like teaching kids about consent and boundaries is a challenge. But, it doesn't have to be! This week we sit down with the author of "Raising Kids to Understand Consent", Lauren Carlson to discuss what parents can do over the course of their child's life to help them understand boundaries.

Lauren's book can be found here for purchase: https://amzn.to/2KennGT

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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Often when we talk about boundaries and consent, we frame that discussion around sex. Yet, consent and boundaries impact every interaction we have with others. This week we discuss boundaries in the frame of COVID-19 and how to have discussions with others about our boundaries. 

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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We know the holidays can be stressful, especially for those who have experienced domestic or sexual violence or other traumas from family members. Knowing that, this week we discuss self care during the holiday season.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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One of our hosts, Ally, is getting married next week so we decided to take some time to discuss our top 5 weddings and relationships in television. With the way the country is right now and how we often also talk about unhealthy or abusive relationships, we thought talking about love and celebrating it is just we all need right now!

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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It's the most wonderful time of year; spooky season! With people enjoying horror movies more this time of year, we felt it was important to discuss some of the common horror movie tropes and how those tropes impact domestic violence.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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. 

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True crime is a huge part of media consumption today but the viewers and listeners of true crime are far more often female than male. Today, we discuss why that might be to help shine some light on the reasons why women just love true crime so much.

Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod, on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysubspod, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/touchysubspod/ and please email any questions or feedback to [email protected].

If you or someone you know wants assistance please call the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit https://www.rainn.org/.

Article Referenced in episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5BQCFMQd3mPqj7YT4hlvdCL/true-crime-five-reasons-why-women-love-it

Music credits: 
The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) License. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628 Ft: Apoxode 

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.