Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire, Host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout,  alongside Co-Hosts Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman, delve into the intricate topics of student safety, institutional accountability, and survivor empowerment. They are joined for the first time by Aspire’s producer, Ben Hudak, who is usually behind the scenes. Highlighting the challenges surro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire, Host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout, joined by Co-Hosts and high school students Hugh Eastman and Gabriel Viscogliosi, welcome Dr. Stephen Burrell, lecturer in criminology at the University of Melbourne and Co-Host of Now and Then, a podcast exploring feminism and masculinity. Dr. Burrell shares his journey and research on feminism, ma...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire, I Have The Right To’s Founder, Chessy Prout, and Executive Director, Katie M. Shipp, join to welcome Melanie Barton — a survivor and passionate advocate for individuals impacted by childhood sexual abuse. Melanie shares her deeply personal journey from experiencing sexual abuse at a young age to becoming a forensic interviewer and public speaker. She dis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire, host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout and co-hosts and high school seniors Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman dive deep into a powerful conversation about masculinity, vulnerability, and personal growth with guests Sean Doherty, a former Special Forces officer, and Peter Leboutillier, a retired NHL athlete.  They discuss the challenges...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire, Co-Host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To, Alex Prout, joins Co-Hosts Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman for a deep exploration of personal identity, core beliefs, and the challenge of staying true to oneself amidst societal pressures. They discuss the importance of internal values over external appearances, how societal expectations can shape or s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire, Host and Executive Director of I Have The Right To Katie Shipp and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To Chessy Prout are joined by Josephine A. Lauren, an author, activist, and co-founder of Incest Aware. They delve into the critical issues of incest awareness, prevention, and intervention.  Josephine shares her personal journey as an incest survivor, discu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire - Real Men, Real Conversations, hosts Alex Prout, Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman, welcome two high school juniors, David P. and Nick B., for an insightful discussion on student safety, institutional accountability, and survivor empowerment. The men delve into the importance of self-awareness and the crucial role of “checking oneself,” the act of ref...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Aspire: I Have The Right To, Host and Executive Director Katie Shipp and Host and Co-Founder of I Have The Right To Susan Proutare joined by Australian author and educator, Jayneen Sanders, whose beloved children's books on consent and body safety are helping reshape how families and schools approach these critical topics.  Together, they explore h...

Send us Fan Mail In this urgent and unscripted episode of Aspire , recorded just days after the 2024 presidential election, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Alex Prout, joins student Co-Hosts Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman for a deeply personal and honest conversation about the state of masculinity in America. With Donald Trump’s re-election casting a long shadow, the team confronts the cu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire, Executive Director of I Have the Right To and Co-Host Katie Shipp is joined by Co-Host Chessy Prout, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, for a compelling conversation with bestselling author and women's empowerment expert Leslie Morgan Steiner.  They delve into the complexities of domestic violence and survivor empowerment. Leslie shares her journey,...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we dive into the complex intersection of mental health and masculinity, with an honest and courageous conversation. Co-Host of Aspire and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Alex Prout, opens a candid discussion with our special guest, Board Member of I Have the Right To, Steve Peacock. Steve, an advocate, survivor, father, and friend, returns to Aspire to share...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire, I Have the Right To Executive Director and Co-Host Katie M. Shipp joins Co-Host and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To Susan Prout to dive into a powerful conversation with Dr. Jo-Anne Finkelstein. Dr. Finkelstein is a clinical psychologist and author of Sexism and Sensibility. Together, they explore the subtle and systemic ways society undermines girls&a...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into what it means to lead with intention, empathy, and authenticity. Host and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Alex Prout, joins Hosts and high school students Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman In this discussion on aspirational masculinity , they share how their lives are shifting as they transition from underclassmen to upperclas...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where outdated ideas of masculinity still hold power, Aspire seeks to redefine what it means to be a man. Host Alex Prout, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To , alongside Co-Hosts and high school students, Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman, tackle the challenges young men face in breaking free from socially constructed norms. Through honest conversations, personal stor...

Send us Fan Mail In this personal and thought-provoking episode of Aspire , host and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Alex Prout, joined by hosts and high school students Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman, welcome former NFL athlete Don McPherson.  Don is Board Member of I Have the Right To, College Football Hall of Famer, and longtime advocate for gender-based violence prevention. He shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire - The I Have the Right To Podcast , host Alex Prout, Co-Founder of I Have the Right To , joined by hosts and high school students Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman, explore the profound impact of fatherhood on masculinity. Together, they discuss how traditional roles shape men’s identities and the ways in which these norms can either strengthen or limi...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Aspire , Executive Director of I Have the Right To, Katie Shipp and Co-Founder of I Have the Right To, Susan Prout, welcome Mal Wrenn Corbin, author of Raising Wrens . Mal shares her journey from a turbulent childhood in Worcester, Massachusetts, to becoming a first-generation college graduate and a leader in the financial services industry. Her memoir, R...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Aspire - The I Have the Right To Podcast , host and Co-Founder of I Have the Right to, Alex Prout, speaks with Board Director of I Have the Right To, Steve Peacock. Steve is a father, financial industry professional, and advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. He shares his deeply personal journey of surviving childhood sexual abuse, the decades-long sile...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful second episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Katie M. Shipp, Executive Director of the nonprofit I Have the Right To, is joined once again by co-hosts and co-founders Susan and Alex Prout. Together, they dive deeper into the topics introduced in the first episode, addressing the harmful concept of the "perfect victim" and the ongoing s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, co-hosts Katie M. Shipp and Susan Prout are joined by Chessy Prout, a survivor, author, advocate, and filmmaker. Together, they discuss Chessy's journey as a survivor of sexual assault at St. Paul's School, her decision to share her story publicly, and the powerful role of community in her healing process.  Ches...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Alex Prout is joined by his co-hosts and high school juniors Gabriel Viscogliosi, and Hugh Eastman as they dive deep into the current state of masculinity, focusing on its impact on young men. The conversation explores the importance of aspirational masculinity, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and resilience. They di...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, we explore the concept of failure and its impact on aspirational masculinity. Join hosts Alex Prout, Gabriel Viscogliosi, and Hugh Eastman as they dive into the societal pressures surrounding failure, the importance of embracing setbacks as opportunities for growth, and the role of encouragement and support in overcoming...

Send us Fan Mail In the first episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Katie M. Shipp, Executive Director of I Have the Right To, is joined by co-hosts Susan and Alex Prout, co-founders of the nonprofit and parents of Chessy Prout, a survivor of sexual assault.  In this powerful conversation, the Prouts share their personal journey following Chessy's assault at St. Paul's...