Touchy Subjects Podcast

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 more about Heather, find her on Instagram @curiouser.life, on Facebook at CuriouserLife, and on her website my.curiouser.life. 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 help let other survivors they aren't alone! For more about Dana, find her on Instagram @danas.diaz, on Facebook at DanaSDiazAuthor, and on her website danasdiaz.com. 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 friend Chloe Mascord, host of the Honey.ed podcast, joins us to discuss! For more about Chloe, find her on Instagram @thehoneyed.official, on Facebook at chloe.rees.3114, and on her website www.honey-ed.com. For Freebie: Reignite your libido in 15 minutes https://www.honey-ed.com/freebie Honey-ed: Intimacy Made Easy PODCAST: https://plinkhq.com/i/1740218742?to=page Fair Play Cards link https://www.fairplaylife.com/the-cards Podcast episode - Fair Play Cards: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-imperfects/id1476501557?i=1000618269949s. 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 is, how we can address it, and how we heal our trauma to make not only our lives happier but also so we can better help others! For more about Rebeccah, find her on Instagram @RebeccahSilence, on Facebook at , on X at RebeccahSilence, Tik Tok at @RebeccahSilence, YouTube at @RebeccahSilence on LinkedIn at RebeccahSilence, and on her website www.rebeccahsilence.com. Rebeccah's book "Coming Back To Life" can be found on her website at www.rebeccahsilence.com/coming-back-to-life. Rebeccah's free Masterclass gift, 3 must know secrets to heal and save your family can be found at her website at www.rebeccahsilence.com/3-must-know-secrets. 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 with out special guest Epiphany Jordan! For more about Epiphany, find her on Instagram @somebody_hold_me , on Facebook at SomebodyHoldMe or Karunasessionsatx, on Twitter at karunasessions and on her website www.nurturinghumantouch.com. Epiphany's book "Somebody Hold Me" can be found on Amazon HERE. Information on the Chronically Undertouched Program can found at their website www.cutproject.org. 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 questions we tackle this week with special guest, Kayla Crane! For more about Kayla, find her on Instagram @southdenvertherapy, on Facebook at SouthDenverTherapy and on LinkedIn at Kayla Crane. 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 LinkedIn and please email any questions or feedback to TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text Superheroes and their stories play a role in many of our lives. We know their powers, backgrounds, and relationships. It is with that knowledge that we often relate to one hero or another. For one reason or another we connect with these characters and its because of that, we can also use their stories to help us. With that in mind, join us as we discuss with Kenneth Rogers Jr. his book series How to Heal Your Inner Superhero and how superheroes and villains stories can be used a tool to help us navigate our healing from trauma. For more about Kenneth you can find him on Facebook, X, or at his website lostimaginations.com. You can find the first book in his series "Heroes, Villains, and Healing" on Amazon 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text Survivors who share their stories often have different reasons for doing it. Join us as TJ share's their story to use their voice to get people thinking about how we view victims when their share their stories. For more about TJ, check out there Linktree here: linktr.ee/tjkeefer96 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text We would like to think that if we are being harassed at work, our employer would take care of it. But what happens when they push it under the rug? When the harassment comes from the top? When HR protects the company over the employees? Join us as we discuss these questions and more with special guest Kimberly Williams! For more about Kim, check 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.

Send us a text In 1999, while living in Paris as a foreign student, Claire was violently attacked, raped and left for dead. What followed was a long struggle through the French justice system that only came to an end 16 years later. This is her story. For more about Claire or Footsteps to Inspire, find her here on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or at her website footstepstoinspire.org! 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 TouchySubjectsPodcast@gmail.com 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.