Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change
Who says being outspoken has to be a bad thing? Join us for candid conversations as we navigate current headlines, media, culture and how they relate to interpersonal violence and abuse. Dive in and discover ways to speak up, speak out, and be Outspoken.
Episodes
Dec 21, 2022
Dec 21, 2022
1hr 14 min
Kiara, Kirsten, Megan and our new prevention educator Claudia discuss showing yourself love during the holidays through self-care, self-affirmations and a lot of boundary work.
Oct 25, 2022
Oct 25, 2022
31 min
DESCRIPTION:
Who benefits from the way the media talks about victims? Is it helping or hurting? Kiara, Kirsten, and Megan discuss how media and society contribute to victim blaming, and how by challenging it together we can create a safer community.
Resources:
Media Victim Blaming & Cyclist Study: https://usa.streetsblog.org/2019/01/14/six-ways-the-media-is-still-blaming-the-victim/
MPD was given Cleotha Henderson's name and still did not pursue him: https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/10/04/memphis-police-department-lawsuit-cleotha-henderson-rape-case/69539281007/
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources
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Aug 8, 2022
Aug 8, 2022
39 min
What is the connection between mass shootings and relationship abuse? Kiara, Kirsten, and Megan explore some of the root causes of violence, the factors that drive violent behavior, and ways we can create communities that are safer for everyone.
Resources:
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources and stopthehurt.org/resources.
No Visible Bruises: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/no-visible-bruises-9781635570977/ Fierce Self-Compassion: https://self-compassion.org/fierce-self-compassion/
Jun 10, 2022
Jun 10, 2022
36 min
Have you ever seen someone comment or post something harmful online? Or share an intimate photo of someone without their permission, and didn’t know what to do? Kiara, Kirsten, and Megan discuss victim blaming, different ways to take a stand against violence, and support people who have been harmed online.
Resources:
Learn more about different ways to intervene online and offline at righttobe.org
www.nsvrc.org/saam/2022/learn/buildingsafeonlinecommunities
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources
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Apr 26, 2022
Apr 26, 2022
36 min
Do you feel supported and connected online? Or have you experienced harassment, judgment, or criticism? Join Kiara, Kirsten, and Megan as they discuss how to make the internet safer for yourself and for others.
Resources:
Learn more about different ways to intervene online and offline at righttobe.org
www.nsvrc.org/saam/2022/learn/buildingsafeonlinecommunities
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources
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Feb 14, 2022
Feb 14, 2022
26 min
Is your favorite song problematic? Join Gemma, Kiara, and Megan as they open up about their playlists and discuss music and relationships.
Resources:
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources
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Jan 26, 2022
Jan 26, 2022
36 min
What a year! Join Kiara, Megan, and Gemma as they look back on ways people used social media to be outspoken in 2021.
Resources:
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources
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Nov 18, 2021
Nov 18, 2021
50 min
Have you ever felt pressured to share your password in a relationship? In part two, Gemma, Kiara, Megan, and Nathan continue to discuss digital communication in relationships— how it benefits us, how to recognize when it goes wrong, and the importance of digital boundaries. #BeOutspoken #NewPodcastAlert #DigitalRelationships
Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources and stopthehurt.org/resources.
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Oct 5, 2021
Oct 5, 2021
47 min
How has digital communication changed our relationships? From MySpace to TikTok, Gemma, Kiara, Megan, and Nathan discuss the evolution of digital communication and how we relate to each other.
Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources and stopthehurt.org/resources.
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Aug 11, 2021
Aug 11, 2021
1hr 13 min
It’s easy to be tough on yourself, but what if you showed yourself the same compassion you show others? Gemma, Kiara, Megan, and Nathan talk all about self-compassion. What it is, what it’s not, their personal experiences with practicing self-compassion, and how it’s connected to social change.
Learn more about self-compassion at https://self-compassion.org/
Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources and stopthehurt.org/resources.
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