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Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change

Who says being outspoken has to be a bad thing? Join us for candid conversations as we navigate current headlines, media, culture and how they relate to interpersonal violence and abuse. Dive in and discover ways to speak up, speak out, and be Outspoken.

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All Episodes

68:18

Your Communities and Groups: Exploring Healthy,...

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2025/12/11

On this episode, Megan, Ely, and special guest, HCWC Children’s Counselor, Hanyue, look at community dynamics. They explore how our groups can shape our views on power and control, and whether or not our leadership is promoting a healthy or unhealthy environment. Tune in and build skills to create healthier communities where everyone is free from abuse. Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social media and share your thoughts using

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49:16

Candid Conversations: Consent Where Have You Been Loca?

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2025/10/28

It’s been 20 years since Twilight...let’s talk about it! On this episode of Outspoken, our educators introduce their first installment of Candid Conversations, a series where we sit down, press record, and share our unscripted thoughts. Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social media and share your thoughts using #OutspokenPodcast. #HoaHoaHoa #WhereHaveYouBeenLoca #Outspoken #Podcast #NewPodcastAlert #HCWC Resources Stop the Hurt:

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81:05

Summer Media 2025

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2025/09/05

On this episode of Outspoken, our educators wrap up summer with a deep dive into what they’ve been watching over the last few months. Listen now to hear how relationship dynamics, consent, and cultural expectations show up in pop culture and entertainment! Resources Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/ HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP) Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ For resources on general media literacy, like internet safety practices for youth, visit

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40:41

Empowering Youth

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2025/04/15

On this episode of Outspoken, our educators discuss what empowering youth looks like and how it helps prevent violence in our communities. Listen now to learn how to effectively empower the youth in your life! Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social media and share your thoughts using #OutspokenPodcast. #EmpowerYouth #Outspoken #Podcast #NewPodcastAlert #HCWC Resources Stop The Hurt Love is Respect Safe Bae Right to Be The

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46:09

Movie Series: It Ends With Us

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2024/11/12

Join us on the latest episode of Outspoken as our educators discuss the film, Its Ends with Us. This film has sparked lots of conversations about Domestic Violence and we wanted to take the opportunity to unpack some of the themes that were brought up, how media often depicts abuse, and ways to support survivors. Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts. Follow us on social media and share your thoughts using #OutspokenPodcast. Thank you to everyone who

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30:34

LGBTQIA Relationships

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2024/06/28

On this episode of Outspoken, our hosts discuss LGBTQIA relationships, and specific ways they can be healthy and unhealthy. They also explore what it means to support LGBTQIA youth and be better bystanders, so we are all safe in our communities – no matter who you love or how you identify. Resources: LGBTQIA Relationships: https://stopthehurt.org/lgbtq-relationships/ Supporting LGBTQIA Youth: https://stopthehurt.org/providing-support-to-a-vulnerable-population/ Dating in the Closet:

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45:10

Preventing Child Abuse: Interview with Child...

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2024/05/10

Megan and Kirsten interview HCWC’s Child Advocacy Center Director, Ashley. They discuss misconceptions and myths around child abuse, and what parents and caregivers can do to keep kids safe. Resources: Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month Toolkit: Article on Preventing Child Abuse: Why Children may not Disclose: https://stopthehurt.org/why-children-may-not-disclose-abuse/ When Child Discloses: https://stopthehurt.org/when-a-child-says-metoo/ Mandating Reporting:

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26:41

Emotional Abuse in Relationships

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2024/02/08

In this episode our hosts discuss emotional abuse. What is it? What is gaslighting? How does emotional abuse relate to boundaries? It’s important to remember that abuse is not just physical.Resources: https://stopthehurt.org/shining-a-light-on-emotional-manipulation/ For more information on emotional abuse visit, https://stopthehurt.org/emotional-abuse-not-all-abuse-leaves-bruises/ If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be

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01:14:33

Episode Rewind: Self-Love, Boundaries, & The Holidays

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2023/11/18

Join us for this episode rewind as Kiara, Kirsten, Megan, and Claudia discuss showing yourself love during the holidays through self-care, self-affirmations, and a lot of boundary work. #Boundaries #SelfLove #SelfCare #Outspoken #NewPodcastAlert #SocialChange #BeOutspoken Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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45:27

How to Support Domestic Violence Survivors: Interview...

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2023/10/31

Kirsten interviews HCWC’s Shelter Children’s Counselor, Melainie, and Bilingual Legal Advocate, Diana. They discuss misconceptions and myths around domestic violence, family violence shelters, and what we can do to support survivors. Resources: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Toolkit: https://stopthehurt.org/resources/ Article on Emotional Abuse: https://stopthehurt.org/not-all-abuse-leaves-bruises-but-survivors-still-carry-the-scars/ Article on Men as Victims:

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16:09

Misconceptions Mini-Episode: Grooming, Child Abuse,...

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2023/09/26

Claudia and one of HCWC’s Children’s Counselors discuss misconceptions about trans people, drag performers, grooming and child abuse. They explore how adults can better support LGBTQIA+ youth and be advocates for change. Resources: The Trevor Project: (866-488-7386) https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call or text: 988 GLSEN: https://www.glsen.org/ TENT: https://www.transtexas.org/ Trans Youth Equality Foundation:

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33:25

Below Deck Down Under: Reality TV & Handling Sexual...

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2023/09/14

Kiara, Kirsten, Claudia, and Megan discuss takeaways from the episode of Below Deck: Down Under that sparked online conversations about sexual assault & harassment, consent, and bystander intervention. Our educators talk about what the show got right about responding to sexual assault & harassment and how we can interact with sexual assault in similar ways in our own communities. Resources: Bystander intervention resources: https://righttobe.org/ Below Deck cast break down:

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29:17

Summer Movie Series: Barbie

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2023/08/24

As a part of the Outspoken Summer Movie Series, Kiara, Kirsten, Claudia, and Megan discuss takeaways from the film, Barbie, and how we can challenge social norms and empower each other. Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources Follow us on social media! Instagram: stopthehurt_HCWC Twitter & Facebook: StopTheHurtHCWC

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31:11

Summer Movie Series: The Little Mermaid

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2023/07/13

As a part of the Outspoken Summer Movie Series, Kiara, Kirsten, Claudia, and Megan discuss lessons from the film, The Little Mermaid, and how adults can empower youth and help prepare them for healthy relationships. Resources: Outspoken Interview with Dating Violence Counselor - Episode 16 STH Dating Violence Toolkit Stop The Hurt If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at www.hcwc.org/resources Follow us on

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37:07

Interview with a Dating Violence Counselor - A Guide...

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2023/03/23

Kirsten interviews HCWC’s Dating Violence counselor, Lauren. They discuss how to identify healthy and abusive relationships, and how caregivers can talk to and support youth and adult children in their lives. Lauren provides examples and tools for both caregivers and youth. Resources: Article: “How to Talk to Teens and Pre-teens About Healthy Relationships” https://stopthehurt.org/how-to-talk-to-teens-and-preteens/ Article: “Talking to Teens About Relationships”

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01:00:17

Why Dating Violence Awareness Matters Year-Round

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2023/03/10

Kiara, Megan, Kirsten, and Claudia discuss the importance of Dating Violence Awareness Month, how to talk to teens and young adults about dating violence, relationship role models, and why it can be hard for individuals to leave unhealthy and abusive relationships. Content Warning: Discussions and examples of abusive relationship dynamics, mentions of self-harm and suicide. On the next episode of Outspoken, Kirsten continues the conversation in an interview with a dating violence

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01:14:33

Self-Love, Boundaries, & The Holidays

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2022/12/21

Kiara, Kirsten, Megan and our new prevention educator Claudia discuss showing yourself love during the holidays through self-care, self-affirmations and a lot of boundary work.

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31:14

Victim Blaming in Media

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2022/10/25

DESCRIPTION: Who benefits from the way the media talks about victims? Is it helping or hurting? Kiara, Kirsten, and Megan discuss how media and society contribute to victim blaming, and how by challenging it together we can create a safer community. Resources: Media Victim Blaming & Cyclist Study: https://usa.streetsblog.org/2019/01/14/six-ways-the-media-is-still-blaming-the-victim/ MPD was given Cleotha Henderson's name and still did not pursue him:

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39:39

Guns, Abuse, Mass Shootings & Masculinity

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2022/08/08

What is the connection between mass shootings and relationship abuse? Kiara, Kirsten, and Megan explore some of the root causes of violence, the factors that drive violent behavior, and ways we can create communities that are safer for everyone. Resources: If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources and stopthehurt.org/resources. No Visible Bruises:

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36:34

CONTENT WARNING: Ways We Can Make the Internet Safer

Outspoken: A Podcast for Social Change ·

2022/06/10

Have you ever seen someone comment or post something harmful online? Or share an intimate photo of someone without their permission, and didn’t know what to do? Kiara, Kirsten, and Megan discuss victim blaming, different ways to take a stand against violence, and support people who have been harmed online. Resources: Learn more about different ways to intervene online and offline at righttobe.org www.nsvrc.org/saam/2022/learn/buildingsafeonlinecommunities If you or someone you know has

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