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Summerween: Obsession Film Review  In honor of Summerween, join Lilian, Ely, and a special guest, as they discuss the underdog horror film that went viral, Obsession. Along with our hot, lukewarm, and maybe even cold takes, we will discuss how the themes in this film show up in the work we do and the very real lived nightmare of surviving sexual violence.  Content warning for discussions of animal death, sexual assault, relationship abuse, murder, and suicide. Spoiler warning for the movie Obsession (2026).     Resources  Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/   HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP)  For free virtual bystander intervention trainings visit righttobe.org  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources   Follow us on social media!    Instagram:  @stopthehurt_HCWC & @HCWCenter    If you are looking to continue Summerween on your own or with friends, here are some survivor empowerment/revenge movies that you may want to check out:  Disclaimer: The following films are not necessarily trauma informed or all age appropriate and may contain upsetting content outside of survivorship experiences. Please watch with care.   A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night  Prey  The Handmaiden  The Invisible Man  Promising Young Woman  The Invitation  Hush   Teeth  Jennifer’s Body    Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this podcast episode.

Summer is in full swing! Beach trips, river floats, pool parties, and more - as the temperature climbs societal pressures can too. On this episode, Educators share affirmations and discuss self-compassion & our bodies as a reminder to be kind to yourself this summer.      Resources  Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/   HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP)  For free virtual bystander intervention trainings visit righttobe.org  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources   Follow us on social media!    Instagram:  stopthehurt_HCWC & @HCWCenter  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this podcast episode.

oin Kiara and Ely as they interview a guest, Brandon. He used to be one of us – A Prevention Educator and A Primary Prevention Coordinator doing sexual violence prevention work with HCWC. Brandon’s joining us for an episode about Men in the Movement to end sexual violence in our community. Stick around till the end for our first ever fun bird fact!  🎧 Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts.    Resources:   HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP)  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources    To Learn More:   Futures Without Violence: https://futureswithoutviolence.org/priority/men-boys/  Recognize Violence Change Culture: https://www.joinrvcc.org/resourcehub  Documentaries:   Tough Guise  Tough Guise 2  The Mask You Live In  Follow us on social media!     Instagram:  stopthehurt_HCWC & @HCWCenter   Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this podcast episode.

Description:   On this episode of Outspoken, Kera, Kiara, and Lilian take us on a musical journey through the Soundtrack to Our Relationships. They explore how the music we listen to can shape our views on relationships, love, boundaries, and belonging. Listen to hear their picks for songs about support systems, healthy & unhealthy relationship dynamics, breakups, and self-compassion!     Listen to the Soundtrack to Our Relationships playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02s2g3umk64AZgfiV3yQLk?si=HppAWU-UQwODTNCkZMCywA    Resources   Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/   HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP)  Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  Follow us on social media!    Instagram:  @HCWCenter   Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this podcast episode.

On this episode, Megan and Ely, are joined by community partner Marisa, a Health Promotion Specialist from Texas State University, and discuss the need for skills around healthy breakups and what that looks like for all kinds of relationships. They explore helpful and unhelpful tips for breaking up in friendships, family relationships, romantic/sexual relationships, and unhealthy/abusive dynamics. Since relationships are a part of all of our lives, join us in getting more intentional about how we can have healthy relationships even when we’re ending them.     Listen now at stopthehurt.org/outspoken and anywhere you listen to podcasts.  Follow us on social media and share your thoughts using #OutspokenPodcast.  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources    Resources  HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP)  Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/   Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/  Students Against Violence at TXST: Students Against Violence  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources   Follow us on social media!    Instagram:  stopthehurt_HCWC & @HCWCenter  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this podcast episode.

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 #OutspokenPodcast.  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  Resources  Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/   HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP)  Follow us on social media!    Instagram:  stopthehurt_HCWC & @HCWCenter  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this podcast episode.

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: https://stopthehurt.org/   Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/  Safe Bae: https://safebae.org/   Right to Be: https://righttobe.org/    If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  Learn about these topics and more at stopthehurt.org

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 https://medialiteracynow.org/resource-library/  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  Follow us on social media!    Instagram:  @HCWCenter  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this podcast episode.

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 Trevor Project   If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  Learn about these topics and more at stopthehurt.org     Follow us on social media!   Instagram: stopthehurt_HCWC

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 contributed to the making of this podcast episode. #DVAM #Outspoken #Podcast #NewPodcastAlert #HCWC #ItEndsWithUs #DomesticViolence    Resources  Stop the Hurt: https://stopthehurt.org/   Love is Respect: https://www.loveisrespect.org/  National Domestic Violence Hotline www.thehotline.org  HCWC 24-Hour HELPline 512-396-4357 (HELP)  HCWC’s 2024 Domestic Violence Take Action! Toolkit: https://stopthehurt.org/download-our-2024-domestic-violence-awareness-month-toolkit/  Link to ‘9 Ways to be Accountable When You’ve Been Abusive’ article by Kai Cheng Thom: https://transformharm.org/ca_resource/9-ways-to-be-accountable-when-youve-been-abusive/  Adult Safety Plan: https://stopthehurt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-DVAM-Safety-Plan.pdf   Youth Safety Plan: https://stopthehurt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Youth-Safety-Plan.pdf     If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  Learn about these topics and more at stopthehurt.org   Follow us on social media!   Instagram: @hcwcenter

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: https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/dating-in-the-closet/  Supporting Your Partner Through Transition: https://www.loveisrespect.org/resources/supporting-your-partner-through-transition/  If you or someone you know has experienced abuse and is seeking support or services, additional resources can be found at hcwc.org/resources  Learn about these topics and more at stopthehurt.org   Follow us on social media!   Instagram: stopthehurt_HCWC

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: https://stopthehurt.org/mandated-reporting/  Helping Children Process Trauma: https://stopthehurt.org/helping-children-process-trauma/    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 and @hcwcenter

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 found at hcwc.org/resources  Learn about these topics and more at stopthehurt.org   Follow us on social media!   Instagram: stopthehurt_HCWC   Twitter & Facebook: StopTheHurtHCWC

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.

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: https://stopthehurt.org/forgotten-victims/ Article on How to Support Someone in an Abusive Relationship: https://stopthehurt.org/how-to-safely-support-someone-in-an-abusive-relationship/ Article on Safely Leaving an Abusive Relationship: https://stopthehurt.org/staying-safe-while-leaving/ Article: “Shining a Light on Emotional Manipulation” https://stopthehurt.org/shining-a-light-on-emotional-manipulation/ 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