Touchy Subjects Podcast

Dec 13 2024 113 ep. 43 mins 2
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Bringing up domestic violence and sexual assault in conversation usually leads to awkward silence – but not here. Hosts 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. 

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Boundaries and the Holidays

Dec 13 2024 48 mins  
Send us a text The holidays can be a time full of joy and excitement. But holidays also bring a unique time where our boundaries are often compromised or are broken. Join us as we discuss boundaries, how they work during the holidays, and some tips to set boundaries during the holidays! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook, Threads, Instagram

Building Intentional Relationships Through Cooking ft Krista Melanson

Nov 29 2024 55 mins  
Send us a text Do you ever feel like you and your partner are stuck in a boring loop of mundane task after mundane task? What if we could take those tasks, like cooking and grocery shopping, and turn them into opportunities to be more intentional in our relationships? That is what our conversation with relationship chef Krista Melanson covers this week! For more about Krista, find

Recognizing Signs of Abuse ft Heather Claus

Nov 15 2024 80 mins  
Send us a text While everyone's relationships are different, abusive people often use very similar tactics. Recognizing those signs, especially early, can help someone either get out of the relationship early or they can learn to not do those behaviors anymore. Join us as we chat with Heather Claus about what signs abuse might be, through the lens of her experiences with abuse! For

Dana's Story

Nov 01 2024 62 mins  
Send us a text When it comes to leaving abuse, there is no easy way out. That is something Dana knows all too well. For 25 years Dana experience abuse from her husband. the first time she spoke to a lawyer to file for divorce was in 2005 and it wasn't until 7 lawyers and 15 years later, was she finally able to break free of his abuse! Join us as Dana shares her story with us to hel

Deconstructing the Gender Role Conversation ft Chloe Mascord

Oct 18 2024 65 mins  
Send us a text A lot of us grew up believing that in heterosexual relationships, men and women have specific roles they have to follow. But those roles don't work for everyone. We all have roles in our relationships but sometimes those don't align with societies expectations. How we can discuss these roles and start to build even greater relationship satisfaction is just what our f

High Functioning Unhappiness Ft Rebeccah Silence

Oct 04 2024 67 mins  
Send us a text Many of us have experienced trauma in one form or another. When we don't heal from that trauma, while we might be able to function, we might be doing so while unhappy. Our friend Rebeccah Silence calls this "High Functioning Unhappiness" and it is something that many of us might be experiencing. Join us as we chat with with her about what high functioning unhappiness

Rebranding Human Touch Ft Epiphany Jordan

Sep 20 2024 75 mins  
Send us a text Many of us go through live touch starved. Whether we have a partner or not, many us don't have people who either feel comfortable with touching or it is something we ourselves are not comfortable with. But what if we changed how we looked at touch? What if there was a way to make touch more accessible for all of us? Those are the very questions we set out to answer w

Romantic Relationships After Sexual Assault ft Kayla Crane

Sep 06 2024 55 mins  
Send us a text When someone experiences a sexual assault, their world can be flipped upside down. They may begin to not trust others, feel unsafe, and suffer from PTSD. But what happens when someone who is sexually assaulted wants to either start or maintain their relationship with their partner? How do they talk about triggers? How can their partner support them? These are the que

What To Expect When Reporting ft. Detective Mercer

May 03 2024 57 mins  
Send us a text 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 qu

Let's Talk about Hazbin Hotel

Apr 19 2024 42 mins  
Send us a text 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 Li