Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast

Send us a text 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 limit emotional expression. They examine the concept of socially constructed masculinity, and how generat...

Send us a text 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, Raising Wrenns, intertwines personal history with the resilience of the wren—a bird as tough and adapt...

Send us a text 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 silence that followed, and the pivotal moment when he found the courage to speak out. Through a chance e...

In this powerful second episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Katie Shipp, executive director of the nonprofit I Have the Right To, is joined once again by co-founders Susan and Alex Proutt. Together, they dive deeper into the topics introduced in the first episode, addressing the harmful concept of the "perfect victim" and the ongoing struggle for justice and support for survivors of sexual assault. The conversation explores the devastating impact of institutional betrayal...

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 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 challenges. Together, they discuss how failure often conflicts with traditional notions of masculinity, where weakness is frown...

In this episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, hosts Gabriel Viscogliosi and Hugh Eastman dive deep into the current state of masculinity, focusing on its impact on young men. Joined by Alex Prout, co-founder of I Have the Right To, the conversation explores the importance of aspirational masculinity, emphasizing empathy, integrity, and resilience. They discuss the challenges young men face today, including rising mental health issues, violence, and educational disparities, and h...

In this episode of Aspire: The I Have the Right To Podcast, host Katie Shipp is joined by Chessie Prout, a survivor, author, advocate, and filmmaker, and her mother, Susan Prout, co-founder of I Have the Right To. Together, they discuss Chessie'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. Chessie opens up about the emotional challenges she faced after the assault, the ...