Touchy Subjects Podcast

Send us Fan Mail When we are raising kids, we hope that we give them the tools they need to grow up to be safe, yet it seems like teaching kids about consent and boundaries is a challenge. But, it doesn't have to be! This week we sit down with the author of "Raising Kids to Understand Consent", Lauren Carlson to discuss what parents can do over the course of their child's life...

Send us Fan Mail Often when we talk about boundaries and consent, we frame that discussion around sex. Yet, consent and boundaries impact every interaction we have with others. This week we discuss boundaries in the frame of COVID-19 and how to have discussions with others about our boundaries.  Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.co...

Send us Fan Mail We know the holidays can be stressful, especially for those who have experienced domestic or sexual violence or other traumas from family members. Knowing that, this week we discuss self care during the holiday season. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twitter at https://twitter.com/touchysub...

Send us Fan Mail One of our hosts, Ally, is getting married next week so we decided to take some time to discuss our top 5 weddings and relationships in television. With the way the country is right now and how we often also talk about unhealthy or abusive relationships, we thought talking about love and celebrating it is just we all need right now! Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings...

Send us Fan Mail It's the most wonderful time of year; spooky season! With people enjoying horror movies more this time of year, we felt it was important to discuss some of the common horror movie tropes and how those tropes impact domestic violence. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twitter at https://t...

Send us Fan Mail True crime is a huge part of media consumption today but the viewers and listeners of true crime are far more often female than male. Today, we discuss why that might be to help shine some light on the reasons why women just love true crime so much. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twitter a...

Send us Fan Mail Being the hot button topic human trafficking currently is, we decided this week to take some common myths around trafficking and set the record straight. We also discuss the spread of misinformation on trafficking and how it can actually harm the advocacy work that is already being done. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.fa...

Send us Fan Mail Human Trafficking has become kind of a buzz word lately and we figured it was time for us to add our two cents to help sift through the misinformation. This week we discuss Human Trafficking, its prevalence, how it can happen, and some things you can do to help. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod ,...

Send us Fan Mail We are exposed to media messages everyday and it is important for us to understand those messages. This week, our hosts discuss masculinity in media and talk about how different forms of masculinity are presented and how healthy or unhealthy they can be. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twit...

Send us Fan Mail When men feel forced to live up to stereotypical views of what it means to be a man, it can lead to many different health outcomes. This week we discuss how masculinity, when men feel forced to live a certain way or take masculine traits too far, impacts the health of men, women, and our communities as a whole. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Fa...

Send us Fan Mail Men often feel as though they have to live up to certain standards in our society. This is what would define their masculinity and while there is nothing inherently wrong with the traits of masculinity, when they are taken to the extreme, that is when they become unhealthy. This week we discuss masculinity and what healthy and unhealthy masculinity looks like. Stay up to date with...

Send us Fan Mail For some of us it is easy to find good representation in media. For others, they have to look very hard to find accurate representations of who they are. Today, we discuss LGBTQ+ representation in media and what that representation often looks like.  Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twitter...

Send us Fan Mail Abuse can happen in any relationship and while there are many similarities in these abusive relationships, members of the LGBTQ+ community may face certain abusive behaviors that might not be present in straight relationships. This week, we discuss what some of those behaviors might look like. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://...

Send us Fan Mail Pride Month is upon us and this week our hosts explain the history of Pride and help those of us who aren't members of the LGTBQ+ community start to gain an understanding of the different facets of the LGBTQ+ community. We also recognize that, as people who are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, we are not the most equipped to speak on this topic. So this episode is meant a...

Send us Fan Mail Recently the Department of Education released their new guidelines for Title IX. This week our hosts point out some of the major changes and discuss how these new guidelines could impact victims or survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. Know Your IX information: https://www.knowyourix.org/college-resources/hands-off-ix/   Know Your IX Fact sheet we reference in episode: ...

Send us Fan Mail Raising a child comes with a ton of challenges. In this episode, our hosts discuss how to help guide children, from infants all the way up to teenagers, on healthily developing into sexual beings. We hope this episode helps take away some of the awkward feelings that come up when discussing this topic. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at...

Send us Fan Mail Every parent wants to make sure that they are doing what is best for their kids but some of those conversations can get awkward. Luckily our hosts are here to help you! This week our host discuss how to talk about body safety and consent with kids. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twitter at...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes when we are communicating with people outside of work, we end up having really good conversations. One recent conversation one of our hosts had was about consent and rape myths so this week we discuss some rape myths and Denim Day. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twitter at https:...

Send us Fan Mail Conversations on consent can be difficult, especially when so many people are confused on how or what constitutes consent. Our hosts explore consent, what is it, and how to have those conversations around consent with a partner. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twitter at https://twitter.com...

Send us Fan Mail When a victim or survivor decides to disclose their assault, it is most often to friends or family members first. But, if they don't know how to respond to such a disclosure, they may end up doing more harm than good. This week our hosts discuss how to respond if someone discloses to you and why it is so important to have a good response. Stay up to date with our episodes and...

Send us Fan Mail Porn is something that is very common in many people's lives, but have we thought about the positives and negatives of porn consumption? This week, our hosts do just that as they work toward giving a full picture on what porn consumption means for individuals and our society at large. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www....

Send us Fan Mail It's important to stay home during this pandemic - however, we also know that staying home isn't always safe. Today, we talk about the unique challenges this virus creates for victims of domestic violence and highlight resources that may be able to help. Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribut...

Send us Fan Mail We can all agree that some traditions that we have are just plan weird, but have we ever thought about where some of these traditions come from? Well, Ally is planning her wedding so this gave us an opportunity to learn about the strange origins of a lot of wedding traditions!  Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Co...

Send us Fan Mail We are constantly bombarded by violence in the media, but have we taken the time to think about what impact that might have on us? This week our hosts explore violence and how violence is used in media from physical violence to sexual assault. Stay up to date with our episodes and happenings by following us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TouchySubsPod , on Twitter at http...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we end up discussing things that don't quite fit with the episode we are recording but the conversation is a good one. So, we've decided to release them as their own episodes! This week we discuss Disney movies, their portrayals of relationships, and representation in their films. Music: Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licen...