Touchy Subjects Podcast

Touchy Subjects Podcast


Latest Episodes

What to Expect When Entering a Domestic Violence Shelter Ft Amanda Johnson
January 13, 2023

Entering into a domestic violence shelter can be scary when you don't know what to expect. This week we sit down with Program Director Amanda Johnson to help demystify the process and discuss what its like entering into a domestic violence shelter. S

A Review of 2022
December 30, 2022

We made a lot of episodes this year and met some amazing people along the way! Find out which episodes were our favorites and why in this short wrap up episode for 2022! Thank you all for listening this past year and we hope you'll continue to join u

Abuses Impact on Spirituality ft. Emily Bernath
December 16, 2022

When talking about the impacts of abuse, the spiritual impacts are often overlooked. That's why we have invited author and sexual assault victim advocate Emily Bernath to discuss how abuse can impact someone's faith and how they can go about hea

Healing Men's Violence Against Men ft, Brad Mewhort
December 02, 2022

Many men both experience violence from men and commit violence against men, but why is that? Is there a better way? This week we sat down with author Brad Mewhort to discuss some reason why men commit violence, how we change that, and how we can heal from

All About Homelessness
November 18, 2022

Domestic and sexual violence and homelessness often go hand in hand. Those who experience homelessness are more likely to experience domestic or sexual violence and visa versa. With November being Homeless Awareness Month, Shawn and Amanda chat about home

Creating Space for Men to be Vulnerable ft Dr. Otis McGresham
November 04, 2022

Engaging men in violence prevention doesn't have to be difficult, but we have to change how we get them in the door and the messages we give them. We sat down with Dr. Otis McGresham to discuss how we can start to build spaces for men to be vulnerabl

All About Title IX ft Cara Tuttle Bell
October 21, 2022

Title IX (9) can be confusing for many people so we brought in our friend and Title IX expert Cara Tuttle Bell to explain what Title IV is, how is it used, and why it is so important to schools! For more on Cara and her books, find her on Instagram, Twitt

Horror Movies and Their Messaging ft Michael Beakhouse
October 07, 2022

It's spooky season and that means horror movies! Horror movies are far more than mindless slashers and things that go bump in the night, they can actually be a tool to educate viewers about what victims of violence experience and much more! Michael B

Helping Men Use Vulnerability to Strengthen Relationships ft. Dai Manuel
September 09, 2022

When we are vulnerable, we can see improvements in the relationships we have with partner, friends, and family. So why is it that vulnerability in men is seen as a weakness and not a strength? This week we discuss this very concept with our friend Dai Man

Change and Growth Through Vulnerability ft. Dai Manuel
August 26, 2022

As men, we are taught that vulnerability is a weakness but what if that isn't true? What if a willingness to be vulnerable with ourselves and others is how we can change and grow to being a better version of ourselves? This week we discuss with healt