In this episode I got the chance to speak with the host of the "BYU After #MeToo" podcast, Angela Cava. We talk about what inspired her to have a conversation about sexual assault culture at BYU and what she's learned. We explore how church teachings influence the culture and what's she's learned since starting her podcast. One of the main questions she asks each episode is: "Is BYU a safe place for sexual assault survivors?" Find out by listening!

Angela graduated from Brigham Young University with a BA in Journalism and a minor in sociology and editing. As a part of a capstone project Angela started the "BYU After #MeToo" podcast. Her podcast explores how BYU administration and culture has changed since the #MeToo movement which started in 2017. On her podcast she shares the stories of sexual assault survivors and their experiences at BYU. She tackles rape myths and the impact of modesty culture, and interviews administrators to clarify policies and explain what resources are available to students. 

IG @byu_after_metoo https://www.instagram.com/byu_after_metoo/?hl=en

Listen: https://anchor.fm/angela-c16

The Plan of Happiness by Elder Boyd K. Packer https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/the-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng

Alexa Benavides graduated with a degree in Intercultural Peacebuilding with a certificate in Mediation and a second degree in Cultural Anthropology  from the University of Brigham Young Hawaii. She is the founder of Agape with Alexa- a unique online store selling products beautiful products from all over the world ethically, and sustainably. 

"Agape is something of the understanding, creative, redemptive goodwill for all men. It is a love that seeks nothing in return. It is an overflowing love; it's what theologians would call the love of god working in the lives of men. And when you rise to love on this level, you begin to love men, not because they are likable, but because God loves them." - Martin Luther King Jr. 

In this episode Alexa and I discuss the increasingly importance of empathy in our world today. Alexa explains why conflict is important, the prison cycles, and the importance of opening our eyes through travel. We tackle what it means to be an informed consumer, the significance of privilege, and what ways we can be helping out in our communities. 

You can find Alexa at:

@sunn_childdd ig

@agapewithalexa ig

gowithalexa.wordpress.com

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about eating disorders, recovery, body image, diet culture, and eating habits. This episode may not be for you if you are in eating disorder recovery or if any of this may be harmful to you. 

Madeline Moyle is studying Public Health at Utah Valley University. She is working towards a masters, and eventually a PHD in research. She is a lead advocate for the National Eating Disorder Association. She is passionate about working within the mental health community, especially with women and children and addressing topics such as sexual health and eating disorders. She also is a mother of a beautiful baby girl. 

In this episode we talk about the affect health education in schools is having on eating disorders, our personal experiences, and the affect diet culture has on all of it.

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 Kyle Manwaring graduated from Brigham Young University winter 2019 with a BA in Communications. He will be teaching high school Social Studies starting this fall. 

Kyle came out as gay over the BYU Instagram page December 2018. In this episode we talk about his story, his relationship with God, and his experiences at BYU. He explains why coming out is significant for the LGBTQ community and the importance of making BYU a safe campus for all students. Kyle is one of the kindest people you will come across. He is known for greeting you with a big smile and always makes you feel loved. 

Summer Herlevi graduated from Brigham Young University spring 2020 with a degree in global supply chain management. She was awarded BYU's  student employee of the year. In 2017 Summer began working with BYU's social media management. She became a leader and the face of important projects at BYU including raising awareness of sexual assault on campus and what resources are available to students. 

Summer is a close friend of mine who has always inspired me with her boldness and courage to speak up for what's right. We get into ideas on how to speak up with love, the importance of listening, and dealing with criticism while addressing tough subjects such as sexual assault, racism, and supporting the LGBTQ community.

Summer Herlevi @summersingsalot

Leidi Music https://open.spotify.com/track/5jdtZ3Eyj7qYbcPr2dkKh9?si=K7ZQI3AyTuyBIDLxt4TsOA

BYU @brighamyounguniversity

https://news.byu.edu/character/region-state-and-byu-student-employee-of-the-year-brings-together-myviewfrombyu

"That I  Might Draw All Men Unto Me" by Elder Dale G. Renlund https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/that-i-might-draw-all-men-unto-me?lang=eng

"Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God" by Elder Dale G. Renlund https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/26renlund?lang=eng

Papa Ostler @Papa_Ostler on Twitter

Kyle Manwaring @kylecoug