Bar Fights

On Episode 53 of Bar Fights,  Sarah  sits down with Allyson McCabe, author of "Why Sinead O'Connor Matters." In a profound conversation about the artist's impactful career, they explore Sinead O'Connor's courageous activism during the 1990s, including her iconic moments of protest and the backlash she endured for speaking out against systemic issues like child abuse and religious authority. This e...

On episode 52 of Bar Fights, Sarah welcomes Michel Bryant, a journalist, attorney, and broadcaster with extensive experience in legal analysis and coverage. Michel discusses his transition from practicing law to TV, where he produces shows like "I Survived a Crime" and "Taking the Stand." He shares how "I Survived a Crime" explores diverse paths to survival and adds insight into high-profile cases...

In this week's not-to-miss episode, Sarah sits down for a conversation with Nat  Glover , a remarkable man born in 1943 in the segregated city of Jacksonville, Florida. Despite the challenging circumstances, Nat rose to prominence and earned immense respect as the first Black man to have been elected sheriff in Florida's Deep South in over 100 years and one of the nation's most esteemed law enforc...

In this inspiring episode of Bar Fights, Sarah chats with Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship empowerment expert. Author of Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. Terri shares insights into authenticity, boundaries, and establishing healthy human relationships — especially the one with ourselves.

This week join Sarah and Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, for part 2 of this thought-provoking episode, as they delve deeper into the crucial topic of protecting children from sexual exploitation. Building upon the previous discussion on the "dirty dozen list," which highlights influential companies or organizations that are either making positive changes for our ki...

Get ready for a compelling episode with Sarah and Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Explore the organization's vital efforts in protecting children from sexual exploitation and delve into valuable insights on how to safeguard your kids in the digital age. This is a discussion you won't want to miss, addressing a crucial issue that demands our attention.

Today on Bar Fights, we're reposting one of our favorite interviews with Lauren Sivan, a former New York TV news reporter who is among more than 100 women who have accused media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. Get ready for a thought-provoking episode of the Bar Fights podcast with guest speaker Lauren Sivan, as she joins host Sarah Klein to discuss her personal experience with Harvey...

In today's episode of Bar Fights, we have the pleasure of Part 2 with award-winning human rights activist and attorney,  Yasmin  Vafa. She and  Sarah  delve into the troubling issue of the abuse-to-prison pipeline.  Yasmin  sheds light on how young women of color are disproportionately affected by this systemic problem and has also uncovered another pattern - an overwhelming majority of girls in t...

In today's episode of  Bar Fights , host  Sarah  Klein speaks with award-winning human rights activist and attorney Yasmin Vafa about sex workers, sex trafficking of underage girls and the laws that impact these communities. Yasmin Vafa shares her knowledge on the types of sex workers, their consumers, and the laws that can either help or hurt them. She sheds light on how these laws disproportiona...

On this episode,  Sarah  is joined by Dr. Thema Bryant, a clinical psychologist and president of the American Psychological Association. With her extensive experience in the field of trauma and healing, Dr. Thema shares her insights on the profound impact of stress on the body, and how it can hinder our ability to connect with ourselves and others.  Sarah  and Dr. Thema delve into the different mo...

In this extra special episode of Bar Fights, personal friend, author, and survivor Jennifer Storm joins Sarah Klein to share her story of overcoming childhood traumas and addiction, and the journey of healing that led her to become a victim's rights expert and consultant. As a survivor and the author of six critically acclaimed books, Jennifer provides a unique perspective on the process of healin...

In this powerful episode of Bar Fights, Yous'sima Rose joins  Sarah  to talk about the journey through her traumatic past and her mission to encourage others in healing. Yous'sima's incredible story of overcoming childhood abuse, toxic relationships, and various adversities including a suicide attempt, chronic illness, and mental health struggles will leave you inspired and motivated. Her humble p...

Steve Simpson, a New York media veteran and nationally recognized, award-winning child advocate, joins Sarah this week to share his personal journey of overcoming thoughts of suicide. From his childhood experience and understanding of the abuser mentality to what signs we can watch out for, Steve is on a mission to help others through what he's learned. His message of hope and prevention is one th...

Revolutionary recovery expert, inspirational speaker and best-selling author TJ Woodward joins  Sarah  to talk about the dynamics of trauma, unconscious programming, core beliefs, healing and forgiveness, and how each of these play a role in addiction. His personal journey through addiction recovery led him on a path to help others, with a unique approach he has coined The Conscious Recovery Metho...

Join singer/songwriter, author, survivor and victim advocate, Jessica Willis Fisher, on this week's episode of Bar Fights. She and  Sarah  discuss her trauma experience, her journey of recovery, and how she's come to a place of thriving in her healing with the help of her creative endeavors. It's through understanding her own experience that Jessi has used her story, her music and writing to be an...

Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Tom DiDonato, joins  Sarah  to share his journey from feeling the pandemic weight of the world while working at a news desk, to spearheading a passion project that would highlight humanity's potential for kindness, even during the toughest of times. Pivoting is the action that helped Tom inspire a positive movement by encouraging people to share their stories o...

The Ambassador of Joy, Author, Speaker, and former quadriplegic Barry Shore joins Sarah on today's episode to talk about harnessing joy. Equipping listeners with fundamental tools of conscious intention and perspective-shifting strategies, Barry explains how we can make the choice to lead a positive, purpose driven life.

Lisa Garr was a competitive mountain biker, riding the trails of life when she experienced a traumatic accident that left her with a TBI and loss of speech. That moment changed her life forever, reshaping her thought processes, and ultimately leading her on a mission to help others tap into their inner awareness. Gear up for the wisdom of this life-force trailblazer as she talks about how to cours...

Intuitive trailblazer Joyce Keller is an internationally renowned psychic, visionary and media personality who has written 11 best-selling books and holds the record for hosting America's longest-running, live intuitive advice show. On episode 33, Joyce joins  Sarah  to talk about her journey in realizing her gifts as a child, the powerful force of angels around us, and what we can do to keep push...

From the predatory atrocities of Bill Cosby to Brittany Maynard's right-to-die advocacy, Nicki Egan has been at the top of her game and at the fore of award-winning journalism for decades. She is the author of Chasing Cosby - The Downfall of America's Dad and the host and executive producer of the podcast based on the book. On this episode of Bar Fights, Nicki talks about her journey and provides...

Jane Velez-Mitchell was a news anchor in both New York and Los Angeles and won Emmys for her courageous reporting in both markets. Today, she is a 4-time author and runs Unchained TV, a global streaming network dedicated to programming about veganism, climate change and animal rights. On this episode of Bar Fights,  Sarah  and Jane explore the peaks and valleys that led to Jane's tireless advocacy...

It's time to take a bath in healing sound and divine energy. The Transformational Power of Sound and Music was written by Flicka Rahn, and on this episode of Bar Fights, Flicka explains how she uses her own compositions and training to bring tranquility to the soul. From indigenous tribal music and crystal singing bowls to the soothing frequency of 432Hz, Flicka Rahn can help you unblock your chi.

Miranda Pacchiana. personal coach and host of Truth & Consequences: Navigating the Aftermath of Trauma, calls it "the second wound" — the doubt, the disbelief and the shame a survivor encounters from their inner circle when they disclose that they have been sexually abused. On this episode of Bar Fights, Sarah and Miranda lament the challenges they both faced from loved ones and how it stifled the...

On this episode of Bar Fights, Sarah goes a few rounds with a legitimate fighter — the one and only Gerry Cooney. Gerry's book, Gentleman Gerry: A Contender in the Ring, A Champion in Recovery, chronicles his career as a professional heavyweight boxer and a survivor of childhood abuse and alcoholism. He now has life cornered and helps others learn how to knock out their demons and the boogeyman he...

"The people who love you can handle it." On this episode, Sarah tackles childhood trauma from a unique perspective — through the eyes and heart of a survivor's partner. After three years of marriage, Danielle Sebastian's husband revealed he was sexually abused as a child by the Catholic Church. What followed was an inspiring story of healing, self-care, unconditional love and the book that chronic...