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Touchy Subjects Podcast

Shawn and Amanda
Hazbin Hotel
Domestic Violence
Sexual Violence
Relationships
Censorship
Cultural Scripts
Healthy Communication
Patriarchy
Singlehood
Safety and Conflict
Child Sexual Abuse
Dating After Abuse
Gender
Women In Media
True Crime
Boundaries
Relational Psychology
Empathy
Identity
Disclosure

Bringing up domestic violence and sexual assault in conversation usually leads to awkward silence – but not here. Hosts Shawn and Amanda are on a mission to spark dialogue and change culture. Each episode will explore topics that affect violence, gender roles, and social norms in America.

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When we discuss disclosing sexual assault, we often focus on what someone may say to tip you off but we often overlook what someone may do that can also clue you in, especially in kids! That is what we discuss this week with our guest Ha... more

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Media coverage of domestic and sexual violence isn't always done the best. But what if it could be improved? How would this change how society views domestic and sexual violence? These are the questions we answer this week with our speci... more

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In our lives we will eventually have to deal with conflicts. How do we handle that conflict? How do we maintain relationships when that conflict is with people we care about? How do we return back to safety after conflict? These are all ... more

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Hazel Katherine Larkin
Guest expert on intergenerational trauma and child sexual violence in Ireland
Trauma Recovery Ireland (as referenced)
Episode: Disclosing Sexual Assault ft Hazel Katherine Larkin
Natasha Senjanovic
Journalist; founder of Women Like Sex podcast
Women Like Sex / WLS pod
Episode: Media Coverage of Domestic and Sexual Violence ft Natasha Senjanovic
Fanny Tristan
Licensed clinical social worker; founder of Her Soul Supply
Her Soul Supply
Episode: Women and Singlehood ft Fanny Tristan
Raffi Bilek
Counselor working with couples and abuse intervention
Abuse intervention program; couples counseling
Episode: Building Healthy Communication Ft Raffi Bilek
Martin Henson
Executive director of the BMEN Foundation
BMEN Foundation
Episode: Helping Men Heal and Grow ft Martin Henson
Aubrey Aust
Writer and educator; master's candidate at NYU studying relational psychology and philosophy
New York University
Episode: Breaking Down Cultural Scripts ft Aubrey Aust
Leah Spasova
Psychologist specializing in sex and relationships
Independent/UK origin, now in New Zealand
Episode: Practicing Emotional Healing ft Rebeccah Silence
Heather Claus
Reverend Heather, aka Nookie Claus; licensed Unicorn Quester; author and relationship coach
Episode: Men Experiencing Abuse ft Heather Claus
Charity Sinclair
Boston-based author of We're All Dating the Same Guy; speaker on dating after abuse
Episode: Dating After Abuse ft Charity Sinclair

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Shawn
Host of Touchy Subjects Podcast
Amanda
Host of Touchy Subjects Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Great idea

    Such a good listen! Love to hear people talking about the things society feels we should be quiet about. I’ll be tuning in every week from here on out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigpapi420
    United States4 years ago
  • Informative!

    Great hosts and even better content! Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustGrip
    United States5 years ago

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Respectful handling of survivor perspectives makes it stand out.
High-quality guests and honest, nuanced storytelling.
Consistently valuable for anyone curious about prevention and storytelling ethics.
Well-produced conversations with practical takeaways for listeners.
Thoughtful and brave discussions that tackle hard topics.

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Helping Men Heal and Grow ft Martin Henson
Q: How do you define hurt versus harm in the context of male relationships?
Hurt refers to emotional or psychological pain, while harm involves actions that cause ongoing damage; the discussion emphasizes recognizing harm even when it is not explicitly physical and addressing it through conversation and accountability.
Helping Men Heal and Grow ft Martin Henson
Q: What is BMEN and how did it get started?
BMEN originated as a response to Me Too within Black communities, aiming to create safe spaces for Black men to discuss experiences of harm and to reframe masculinity in a protective, affirming way.
Ethical True Crime ft Ashley, F**k That Podcast
Q: What responsibility do listeners have?
Listeners should seek out ethically produced content, support positive portrayals of victims, and use their influence to demand better practices from creators.
Ethical True Crime ft Ashley, F**k That Podcast
Q: How can true crime be produced more ethically?
Involve victims' families, avoid sensationalism, focus on the survivor's story, and ensure consent and accuracy in reporting.
Ethical True Crime ft Ashley, F**k That Podcast
Q: What draws people to true crime and media about it?
There are multiple factors, including trauma history, fascination with horror, and a desire to feel protected by knowledge, but the episode stresses that ethical storytelling should guide consumption.

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This show leans into difficult conversations around violence, gender roles, and social norms, often centering survivor voices and practical guidance. Episodes cover disclosures of sexual and domestic violence, ethical storytelling in true crime, the impact of media framing, and how cultural scripts shape relationships and healing. A throughline is empowering audiences with concrete strategies—whether for better communication in families, responsible reporting, or pursuing healthier, more equitable dynamics. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on survivor-centered perspectives, nuanced discussion of masculinity and prevention, and a willingness to tackle taboo topics with evidence-informed insights.

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1. Hazel Katherine Larkin
2. Natasha Senjanovic
3. Fanny Tristan
4. Raffi Bilek
5. Martin Henson
6. Aubrey Aust
7. Leah Spasova
8. Heather Claus

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