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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 [email protected] 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. 

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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 [email protected] 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. 

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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 [email protected] 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. 

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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 [email protected] 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. 

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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 [email protected] 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. 

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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 [email protected] 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. 

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Many of us know the feeling of just not going to work. Sometimes though, that feeling is because of either a supervisor or manager who is abusive and narcissistic. Join us this week as we sit down with Lindsay Ruiz to discuss Narcissism in the Workplace, how it is so rampant, and what we can do if we notice it!

To learn more about or connect with Lindsay, check her 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 [email protected] 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. 

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Growing up we always here "there is no tolerance for bullying", but that is hardly the case when we are adults. Many people experience workplace bullying on a daily basis but many of us might not understand the impacts that bullying is having on our brains. Join us this week as we talk to Vicki Courtemanche, a workplace bullying victim, and Jennifer Fraser, a professional on the neurological impacts of abuse!

To learn more about Vicki and her work, head to workplacepsychologicalsafetyact.org!

To connect with Jen, find her on LinkedIn at jen-fraser-phd-1466a417 and on X at @Bulliedbrain

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 [email protected] 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. 

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Consent is a part of all of our dat to day lives. We use it all the time, even if we aren't consciously thinking about it. This week, we take that consent discussion to the theater. Join us as we discuss what consent in theater looks like, how to implement it, and other steps to take to make sure the theater is a safe place for all thespians!

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 [email protected] 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. 

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Tabletop RPGs are supposed to be fun but sometimes as the improvised story gets told, things come up that might make those at the table feel uncomfortable or triggered and that is where safety tools come into play! Join us as we sit down with Kienna Shaw and Lauren Bryant-Monk to discuss the TTRPG safety toolkit they curated, how it is used, and how we can start to build a culture of care!

Check out their Safety Toolkit here: ttrpgsafetytoolkit.com

For more about Kienna you can find them on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or on their website: kiennas.com

For more about Lauren, you can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or 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 [email protected] 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.