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Bar Fights
Dr. Supreet Mann Part 2
We’re celebrating our 100th episode of Bar Fights with part 2 of Dr. Supreet Mann’s interview to further discuss the impact of media use on young minds. This week, we’re shifting the focus of the conversation to our littlest kids. Sarah and Dr. Mann delve into Common Sense Media’s most recent census that investigates media usage by kids 8 and under. This episode is a real eye-opener for all parents! For a deeper dive into all the impactful research conducted by Common Sense Media, please visit https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research
2025-03-24
23 min
Bar Fights
Dr. Supreet Mann
This week's episode of Bar Fights is all about our kids and their access to pornography. A must-listen for all parents, this episode unpacks some shocking research about the effects of pornography on young minds— what is the average age of exposure for a child's first viewing of pornography? How does this exposure impact a child's mental and emotional development and their growing perception of themselves? Sarah is joined by Dr. Supreet Mann – director of research at Common Sense Media and an expert on children’s development at the hands of social influences and media. Sarah and Supreet share the common comm...
2025-03-17
49 min
Bar Fights
(Replay) Dr. Kate Truitt
Distinguished psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Kate Truitt takes her expert hat off and lets her hair down in today’s candid conversation with Sarah. The bestselling author of Healing in Your Hands and the new title Keep Beathing lays bare her personal odyssey through loss and trauma as well as the key to her renewal- the realization that she wasn’t the problem; her brain was. Wired from years of trauma to keep her ‘safe’, “Amy the Amygdala” was actually keeping her caught in a cycle of negative, intrusive thoughts. Listen to Sarah and Dr. Kate talk about the tenacity of...
2025-03-10
56 min
Bar Fights
(Replay) Aspen Matis
(Replay) There aren't many stories as compelling and inspirational as the one of Aspen Matis. On her second night of college, she was raped by another freshman in her dorm and the college did nothing to protect her. Her perpetrator was found innocent and she was expected to go about her education with him living on the floor directly above her. Then, in an act of personal salvation, Aspen hiked the Pacific Coast Trail from Mexico to Canada. On this episode, Sarah and Aspen discuss the 2,650-mile, life-changing journey, Aspen's novels Girl in the Woods and Your Blue is...
2025-02-24
29 min
Bar Fights
Angela Rose Part 2
Tune in to Angela Rose's second episode here on Bar Fights and help us celebrate 25 years of her non-profit - PAVE: Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment! Today Sarah and Angela discuss what it means to triumph against one's perpetrator and the harsh stigma that often plagues survivors of sexual assault. This dynamic duo serves as an inspiring example of the endless possibilities, strength, and joy that survivors can find through healing, art, and community! For more information about PAVE and their mission to create a world free from sexual violence, visit https://www.shatteringthesilence.org/.
2025-02-10
20 min
Bar Fights
Angela Rose Part 1
Angela Rose Part 1 This week on Bar Fights, we're welcoming speaker, author, and survivor Angela Rose - founder of the non-profit PAVE: Promoting Awareness | Victim Empowerment. In this episode, Sarah and Angela discuss the importance of, not only believing survivors when they come forward, but empowering survivors to relinquish the stigma and shame of their assault to reclaim their livelihood and peace. For more information about PAVE and their mission to create a world free from sexual violence, visit https://www.shatteringthesilence.org/.
2025-02-03
28 min
Bar Fights
Jane Epstein Part 1
Jane Epstein Part 1 Join us for a powerful new episode of Bar Fights where Sarah sits down with survivor, TEDx speaker, author, and advocate, Jane Epstein. This week, Jane and Sarah discuss the silent epidemic of sibling sexual abuse and trauma, a highly stigmatized and neglected topic that often goes unaddressed. Jane Epstein works courageously to give survivors a voice as co-founder of IncestAWARE and 5WAVES.org, organizations dedicated to providing resources, building community for survivors, and changing how sibling abuse is understood and addressed. Check out Jane Epstein's 2024 memoir "I Feel Real Guilty" as w...
2024-12-09
36 min
Bar Fights
Dr. Carole Lieberman
We are talking all things Menendez brothers as Sarah welcomes board certified Beverly Hills forensic psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman. Listen in to hear Sarah and Dr. Carole’s perspectives on the controversial case and potential resentencing. They also explore the tragic Idaho college murder case as Brian Kohberger’s trial is set to kick off in August 2025. Get a front row seat right here on @barfightspodcast!
2024-11-25
53 min
Bar Fights
Sarah welcomes back her eldest daughter
This week on Bar Fights, Sarah welcomes back her eldest daughter to discuss child safety through a 9-year-olds eyes. From cyber safety and limiting screen time to teaching body safety and privacy, Sarah's oldest solidifies the importance of communicating with your kids as they navigate their adolescence to ensure safety and happiness! #sokidsstaykids
2024-11-18
08 min
Bar Fights
Sarah's Youngest Daughter
Join us for a very special episode of Bar Fights where Sarah sits down with her youngest daughter for a precious chat, getting a three-year-old's perspective on how grown-ups keep kids safe. This episode reminds us all of the innocence of childhood and why we all need to be doing our part to protect kids! #sokidsstaykids
2024-11-11
10 min
Bar Fights
Rewind: Allyson McCabe
Rewind: Sarah sits down with Allyson McCabe, author of "Why Sinead O'Connor Matters." In a profound conversation about the artist's impactful career, they explore Sinead O'Connor's courageous activism during the 1990s, including her iconic moments of protest and the backlash she endured for speaking out against systemic issues like child abuse and religious authority. This episode delves into the broader cultural context of O'Connor's actions, highlighting the challenges of addressing sensitive subjects and the healing potential of open dialogue, ultimately emphasizing the transformative power of addressing painful truths for positive change.
2024-10-21
40 min
Bar Fights
Kayleigh Kozak Part 2
Kayleigh Kozak Part 2 “The trauma that comes when you are a survivor is unexplainable unless you’ve been through it.” Join us for part 2 of Sarah’s interview with Kayleigh Kozak where the dynamic duo unpacks the emotional toll of childhood sexual assault and how it can persist well into adulthood. This trauma is often aggravated by the policies that are currently set in place that proclaim to protect survivors, but often have loopholes that protect abusers and force victims to relive their abuse while depriving them of the justice they are owed. Thankfully, we have advocates like Sar...
2024-09-23
17 min
Bar Fights
Kayleigh Kozak Part 1
"A victim should never have to go back and reface their convicted abuser to ask for protection." This week on Bar Fights, Sarah sits down with fellow CSA survivor, advocate, and policy maker- Kayleigh Kozak. In this illuminating interview, Kayleigh details her mission to establish Kayleigh's Law – a bill that grants victims and survivors of sexual and domestic abuse the option to obtain a lifetime injunction or a permanent restraining order against their perpetrator. For more information, please visit https://becauseyoustillmatter.com/kayleighs-law Kayleigh has recently partnered with "We The Studios," an online streaming platform featuring family foc...
2024-09-16
18 min
Bar Fights
Rewind: Lauren Sivan
Rewind: Lauren Sivan Rewind: Today on Bar Fights, we're reposting one of our favorite interviews with Lauren Sivan, a former New York TV news reporter who is among more than 100 women who have accused media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. Get ready for a thought-provoking episode of the Bar Fights podcast with guest speaker Lauren Sivan, as she joins host Sarah Klein to discuss her personal experience with Harvey Weinstein. Lauren shares how she initially felt like she was alone in her experience, but later realized that there were many others who had been subj...
2024-09-09
41 min
Modern Work 2 Go
#32 Agile Transformation - Interview mit Sarah Klein & Diana Theocharidou
Modern Work 2 Go - Dein Podcast für moderne Zusammenarbeit Wie können moderne Arbeitsformen und Agilität Unternehmen transformieren? In dieser Folge spricht Florian mit den Gründerinnen Diana und Sarah über ihre Erfahrungen als Frauen in der männerdominierten Gründerwelt, die Bedeutung von Vertrauen und die Herausforderungen bei der Einführung agiler Methoden. Zudem diskutieren sie, wie Unternehmen flexibler und wettbewerbsfähiger werden können und warum Führungskräfte eine zentrale Rolle bei der Transformation spielen. In dieser Episode begrüßen wir Sarah Klein und Diana Theocharidou. Sarah ist eine erfahrene agile Coach, die seit über...
2024-09-03
1h 17
Bar Fights
Rewind: Erin Merryn (Part 2)
Rewind: Erin Merryn (Part 2) Rewind – This week on Bar Fights we're reposting part 2 of Erin Merryn's heartfelt and passionate interview where she chronicles her mission to protect countless children. In part 2 of her conversation with Sarah, Erin explains why she created Erin's Law, and how she has muscled through resistance from parents, school officials, and legislators to protect children like her younger self by requiring all public schools in each state to implement a prevention-oriented sexual abuse program. Erin's Law has been passed in 38 states. The other 12 are in her sights. About Erin Merryn: Erin Merryn is an internationally recognized author, spea...
2024-09-02
24 min
Bar Fights
"Rewind: Erin Merryn (Part 1)"
"Rewind: Erin Merryn (Part 1)" : Rewind - Today on Bar Fights we're reposting Sarah's inspiring interview with child abuse advocate and activist Erin Merryn. As a CSA survivor, it took many tumultuous years for Erin to find her voice, but once she did, there was nothing that could stop her from using it as a force for change. Since 2013, Erin has steadfastly shared her story to bring awareness to the horrors of child sexual abuse and demand every state to integrate prevention-oriented child sexual abuse education in schools. Erin's Law is currently enacted in 38 states, and she is ac...
2024-08-26
22 min
Bar Fights
Dr. Greg Hammer
Don't forget to breathe! Join us this week on Bar Fights as we welcome former Stanford physician and professor and best-selling author – Dr. Greg Hammer. Sarah sits down with Dr. Hammer to discuss his wellness expedition which would later inspire him to write his best-selling book "GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals." Dr. Hammer's mindfulness methods are applicable to anyone looking to take control of their mental health and embark on a happier more peaceful life! Learn more at https://greghammermd.com/
2024-08-13
1h 09
Bar Fights
Bridgette Caporaso Part 1
Kicking off its summer fun series, Bar Fights is taking on issues that matter, but keeping it a little lighter this summer season! Today, Sarah talks with Bridgette Caporaso, a powerhouse entrepreneur who broke the mold to build her company, Sketch a Design Studio, from the ground up into a highly successful company. For more information, visit https://sketchdesignstudio.com/
2024-07-08
26 min
Bar Fights
Sky Boschen Part 2
This week on Bar Fights, Sarah continues her conversation with fierce advocate and survivor Sky Boschen. Sky unpacks using her story for good by pouring her energy into advocacy and education to keep kids safe. Sarah and Sky dive deep into the necessity of personal body-safety education for children, so that they can have the resources and knowledge to protect themselves against and identify predators in this ever-changing landscape of the online world. For more information about Sky and her story, visit https://www.skylerboschen.com/
2024-07-01
26 min
Bar Fights
Sky Boschen Part 1
Sky Boschen Part 1 Today’s episode is a must for every parent of a child under the age of 18. Sarah invites Bar Fights listener Sky Boschen to share her eye-opening story on the podcast today. This courageous 22 year old survivor and advocate was abused as a child and then sextorted by a poseur on social media- all before the age of 15. Her story reveals how incredibly crafty predators can be and reminds us all how critical it is to keep the channels of communication open so that the truth can be told and heard. For more information, visit h...
2024-06-24
23 min
Bar Fights
Laura and Anne from Day One Part 1
“Love should always be safe” is the tagline for Day One, a New York City nonprofit working to end gender-based violence and the shame and trauma that lurk in its shadow by nipping it in the bud. Sarah sits down with Executive Director Anne Patterson and Chairman of the Board Laura Dukess to discuss their organization’s efforts to end abuse by teaching elementary, middle school, and high school students the skills needed to build healthy relationships, as well as the myriad supportive services they offer to anyone under the age of 24 who has experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse.
2024-06-10
29 min
Bar Fights
Rewind: Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Rewind - On this edition of Bar Fights, Sarah welcomes New York Times bestselling author, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, to discuss her uplifting book — The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable. Sarah, who was one of the many interviews Katherine conducted for the project, talks candidly about her own experience with shedding resentment, and Katherine shares her tips on how to keep life from getting too overwhelming.
2024-06-03
55 min
Bar Fights
Dr. Debby Herbenick
Sexual educator and researcher Dr. Debby Herbenick talks with Sarah about the uptrend in concerning sexual conduct among young people today that prompted her latest book, Yes, Your Kid: What Parents Need to Know About Today’s Teens and Sex. Listen in as Sarah and Dr Herbenick discuss the shocking trends that Dr Herbenick’ s research has revealed and some of the practical, collective solutions we can apply to our collective problem. Silence is not always golden; we all have to talk about the issue if we want to make a change. Dr. Debby Herbenick is a Provost P...
2024-05-28
37 min
Bar Fights
Dr. Kate Truitt
Distinguished psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Kate Truitt takes her expert hat off and lets her hair down in today’s candid conversation with Sarah. The bestselling author of Healing in Your Hands and the new title Keep Beathing lays bare her personal odyssey through loss and trauma as well as the key to her renewal- the realization that she wasn’t the problem; her brain was. Wired from years of trauma to keep her ‘safe’, “Amy the Amygdala” was actually keeping her caught in a cycle of negative, intrusive thoughts. Listen to Sarah and Dr. Kate talk about the tenacity of...
2024-05-13
56 min
Bar Fights
Lauren Sivan
Today on Bar Fights, we’re reposting one of our favorite interviews with Lauren Sivan, a former New York TV news reporter who is among more than 100 women who have accused media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. Get ready for a thought-provoking episode of the Bar Fights podcast with guest speaker Lauren Sivan, as she joins host Sarah Klein to discuss her personal experience with Harvey Weinstein. Lauren shares how she initially felt like she was alone in her experience, but later realized that there were many others who had been subjected to similar mistreatment. Tune in as Lau...
2024-05-06
41 min
Bar Fights
Laura and Anne from Day One Part 2
“Relationship skills are not innate. We go where the young people are, give them the space to talk about their relationships, and help them build the skills to ensure those relationships are healthy,” DayOne Executive Director Anne Patterson tells Sarah. On today’s show, Anne and DayOne Board Chair Laura Dukess break down those relationship skills and the education, supportive services, legal advocacy, and leadership development that DayOne provides NYC youth age 24 and under who are struggling with gender-based violence. Learn more at https://dayoneny.org/ DayOne’s annual Voices Against Violence Gala will be held this June 13th a...
2024-04-29
19 min
Bar Fights
Rewind: Lauren Sivan
Today on Bar Fights, Sarah sits down with Lauren Sivan, a former New York TV news reporter who is among more than 100 women who have accused media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. Get ready for a thought-provoking episode of the Bar Fights podcast with guest speaker Lauren Sivan, as she joins host Sarah Klein to discuss her personal experience with Harvey Weinstein. Lauren shares how she initially felt like she was alone in her experience, but later realized that there were many others who had been subjected to similar mistreatment. Tune in as Lauren sheds light on the...
2024-04-24
41 min
Bar Fights
Erin Merryn Part 2
One woman’s story, and one woman’s moxie has protected countless children, and Erin Merryn is not done yet. Six year old Erin was too young to know what sexual abuse was, much less how to talk about it, so she remained silent as her abuse went on for seven years. In part 2 of her conversation with Sarah, Erin explains why she created Erin’s Law, and how she has muscled through resistance from parents, school officials, and legislators to protect children like her younger self by requiring all public schools in each state to implement a prevention...
2024-04-15
24 min
Bar Fights
Erin Merryn Part 1
Today’s Bar Fights guest, Erin Merryn, is a testament to the power of a story to move mountains. It took many tumultuous years for Erin to find her voice after having been repeatedly abused for six years of her childhood. Once she found it, though, there’s been no stopping her from using her voice as a compelling force for good. Since 2013, Erin has steadfastly shared her story to press every state to mandate prevention-oriented child sexual abuse education in schools, and she is making real headway. Erin’s Law is currently enacted in 38 states, and she is activel...
2024-04-08
22 min
Bar Fights
Chris McKenna
Today, Sarah brings on Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, for a robust conversation about keeping our children safe in digital spaces. Tune in to learn about the 5 layers of digital protection (Spoiler alert- the second layer involves your router), which are the riskiest social media apps and why, and the urgent responsibility we have to hold the entities who profit from the digital space accountable for our children’s safety within that space. “We are responsible for our children’s future wellness, not their current happiness.” Chris McKenna Check out the resources page at https://protectyoun...
2024-04-01
46 min
Bar Fights
Dr. Janie Lacy
Sarah and trauma psychotherapist and relationship expert Dr. Janie Lacy delve into the self-sabotaging patterns programmed into our subconscious by childhood trauma, how to recognize those patterns, unravel their roots, and do the work to reprogram them. Key take-aways from their inspiring conversation 1) Although our programming is not our fault, our healing is our responsibility. 2) Mutual support and unity are empowering; community is healing. Build one if you don’t have one already. Dr. Janie Lacy is an internationally recognized licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert, TLC TV Show co-star, accomplished speaker, and champion for women globa...
2024-03-25
38 min
Bar Fights
Diane Tarantini Part 2
In part 2 of their interview, Sarah and Diane share words of wisdom for keeping our children safe and keeping the doors of communication with them open when it comes to uncomfortable topics. On the table today- the two most common mistakes parents make when it comes to their child’s safety, sextortion, and why our kids are watching pornography, what are they learning from it, and how they are they acting it out. Diane Tarantini is a child sex abuse survivor, author of the children’s book, The Brave Knight, and a Body Safety Educator. Learn more at http...
2024-03-18
29 min
Bar Fights
Diane Tarantini, Part I
Sarah sits down with Body Safety Educator and author Diane Tarantini to discuss the crucial education that Diane and her colleagues provide our school children to help keep them safe from predators’ insidious grooming. What are a groomer’s tactics? What should every parent be asking their child’s school? Listen in for the answers. Diane Tarantini is a child sex abuse survivor, author of the children’s book, The Brave Knight, and a Body Safety Educator. Learn more at https://dianetarantini.com/
2024-03-11
28 min
Bar Fights
Marvin Peake Part II
Listen in as Sarah and Marvin discuss the hard-earned lessons in self-determination, gratitude, and the law of reciprocity that earned Marvin a “PhD in Progress” and the small steps he takes every day to maintain that progress in part 2 of their conversation on Bar Fights.
2024-03-04
28 min
Bar Fights
Marvin Peake
Epic “Battles, Breakthroughs, and New Beginnings” are on the agenda as Sarah talks with author, renowned speaker, and ex-FBI agent Marvin Peake in this week’s awe-inspiring episode. Turning victimhood on its head, Marvin describes the gift he has found in the brutal circumstances that cut and shaped him to be the man he is today. The tenacity, resilience, ingenuity, and self-determination he needed to survive a childhood on the streets, extreme poverty, and abuse have carried him “Out of the Tunnel” to the heights of success. Marvin Peake is the author of Out of the Tunnel: An Epic Tale of Ba...
2024-02-26
27 min
Bar Fights
Nicole Braddock Bromley Part 2
In part 2 of their discussion, Sarah and Nicole talk about the powerful impact that one small voice can have when you are willing to say hard things, the “gift of going second,” the responsibility of healing, and the sacred space that survivors have found in Nicole’s weekly e-course, UNLEASH. An advocate, activist, and survivor of child sexual abuse, Nicole Braddock Bromley is the founder of https://www.iamonevoice.org/ and the founder and Executive Director of https://www.onevoice4freedom.org/. Learn more about UNLEASH, her 8-week course and online cohort for survivors of sexual abuse, at https...
2024-02-19
24 min
Bar Fights
Nicole Braddock Bromley Part I
On today’s episode of Bar Fights, Sarah talks with advocate and activist Nicole Braddock Bromley about how an unexpected confession in front of 300 teens at summer camp ultimately spurred her to start her nonprofit, OneVOICE, the power she has found in her endurance as a CSA survivor, and why EMDR and her dog are her favorite go-to therapies. An advocate, activist, and survivor of child sexual abuse, Nicole is the founder of https://www.iamonevoice.org/ and the founder and Executive Director of https://www.onevoice4freedom.org/ . Learn more about UNLEASH, her 8-week course and online...
2024-02-12
29 min
Bar Fights
Stephen Mills Part I
Sarah Klein sits down for a crucial conversation about accountability, healing, and the urgent need to confront institutional failures with friend, and fellow survivor, Stephen Mills, author of the deeply moving memoir, Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood.
2024-01-29
28 min
Bar Fights
Lisa Bryant
On today's episode, Sarah is joined by Lisa Bryant, award-winning director, showrunner, producer and development executive with 25 years of experience in documentary television, news, entertainment and sports, to discuss the shocking world of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Lisa discusses her experience in creating the award-winning Netflix documentaries, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich and Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich and what she discovered during the filming process as she and Sarah take a deep dive into the psyche of the two infamous predators.
2024-01-02
40 min
The Survivor Squad
RE-BROADCAST: Part 2-Surviving Dr. Larry Nassar w/ Sarah Klein
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SURVIVOR, and get on your way to being your best self. ***Join our Patreon for Exclusive Content***https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquadNew episodes of The Survivor Squad will return on January 4, 2024!*Audience Note: As we take some time to be with family & friends for the holiday season, please enjoy this replay of PART 2 of a two-part interview with Sarah Klein.Sarah Klein is an Attorney and advocate for Survivors of Sexual Abuse...
2023-12-29
55 min
The Survivor Squad
RE-BROADCAST: Part 1-Surviving Dr. Larry Nassar w/ Sarah Klein
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/SURVIVOR, and get on your way to being your best self. ***Join our Patreon for Exclusive Content***https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquadNew episodes of The Survivor Squad will return on January 4, 2024!*Audience Note: As we take some time to be with family & friends for the holiday season, please enjoy this replay of PART 1 of a two-part interview with Sarah Klein.Sarah Klein is an Attorney and advocate for Survivors of Sexual Abuse...
2023-12-28
46 min
Bar Fights
Jeffrey Gurian
Comedians were put on this planet to make people laugh and to bring happiness to those who need it most. Jeffrey Gurian takes that concept to the next level. Besides being a comedy guru, Jeffrey is also a former cosmetic dentist, a stuttering specialist, and the author of inspirational books like Healing Your Heart By Changing Your Mind, Facing Adversity and Fight the Fear. On this episode of Bar Fights, Sarah lets Jeffrey take the wheel and school us all on overcoming self-sabotage and life's other mysterious obstacles.
2023-12-08
42 min
Happy Business
Folge #30 - Heute im Talk mit Pamela Klein
Herzlich Willkommen zu einer neuen Folge vom Office Motivation Talk dem Business-Podcast mit Humor und Leichtigkeit.Mein Name ist Sarah Thullner. Schön, dass du wieder eingeschaltet hast. Folge #30 - Heute im Talk mit Pamela KleinPamelas drei #Hashtag zu dieser Folge:#mithumor#esdarfleichtsein#esdarffreudebereitenPamela ist Diplom Psychologin und Personal- und Business Coachin. Sie bietet Coachings für weibliche Führungskräfte an, die sich nach mehr Balance zwischen Karriere, Familie, Privatleben und ihren eigenen Bedürfnissen und Wünschen sehnen.Homepag...
2023-11-22
37 min
Bar Fights
Vinnie Politan
In today's episode of Bar Fights, Court Tv reporter, Emmy award winner, lawyer and former prosecutor Vinnie Politan joins Sarah to talk about the premise of his upcoming show, Accomplice to Murder with Vinnie Politan. Sarah and Vinnie explore the concept of accomplices in criminal cases, how our justice system treats them and why they often end up being relatively ordinary people with no motive for committing the crime, pointing to a fascinating pattern in the relationships of these accomplices. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode to gain a deeper understanding of the criminal justice system.
2023-11-18
25 min
Bar Fights
Nighat Shah
On Episode 54 of Bar Fights, Sarah once again engages in a conversation about the concern of child exploitation, this time with filmmaker, impact investor, and philanthropist Nighat Shah. Nighat is dedicated to using film to raise awareness about child labor, citing her journey from Pakistan as the driving force in her social justice filmmaking, specifically her film "Gunjal" ("Entangled"). Delve into their eye-opening discussion about the link between child labor and sexual assault, the unsettling trend of relaxing child labor laws in certain US states, and the urgent call for awareness, education, and social responsibility to eradicate this issue...
2023-08-28
31 min
The Survivor Squad
Part 2: Survivng Larry Nassar w/ Sarah Klein
** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! **https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquadThis is part 2 of a two-part interview with Sarah Klein.Sarah Klein is an Attorney & Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Sarah is a sexual abuse attorney at Manly, Stewart & Finaldi. A survivor of sexual abuse herself, Sarah specializes in representing sexual abuse survivors. She is a nationally renowned advocate for legal, cultural, and political change for the support of the victims of sexual abuse. A former gymnast, Sarah is the first known victim of former Olympic women’s gymnastics doctor Larry Na...
2023-08-18
52 min
The Survivor Squad
Part II: Survivng Larry Nassar w/ Sarah Klein
This is part 2 of a two-part interview with Sarah Klein.Sarah Klein is an Attorney & Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Sarah is a sexual abuse attorney at Manly, Stewart & Finaldi. A survivor of sexual abuse herself, Sarah specializes in representing sexual abuse survivors. She is a nationally renowned advocate for legal, cultural, and political change for the support of the victims of sexual abuse. A former gymnast, Sarah is the first known victim of former Olympic women’s gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. At the 2018 ESPY Awards, Klein accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for herself and th...
2023-08-18
46 min
The Survivor Squad
Part 1: Surviving Larry Nassar w/ Sarah Klein
** For Ad-Free Episodes, Join Our Patreon! **https://www.patreon.com/thesurvivorsquadThis is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Sarah Klein.Sarah Klein is an Attorney & Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Sarah is a sexual abuse attorney at Manly, Stewart & Finaldi. A survivor of sexual abuse herself, Sarah specializes in representing sexual abuse survivors. She is a nationally renowned advocate for legal, cultural, and political change for the support of the victims of sexual abuse. A former gymnast, Sarah is the first known victim of former Olympic women’s gymnastics doctor Larry Na...
2023-08-17
43 min
The Survivor Squad
Part I: Surviving Larry Nassar w/ Sarah Klein
This is part 1 of a two-part interview with Sarah Klein.Sarah Klein is an Attorney & Advocate for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Sarah is a sexual abuse attorney at Manly, Stewart & Finaldi. A survivor of sexual abuse herself, Sarah specializes in representing sexual abuse survivors. She is a nationally renowned advocate for legal, cultural, and political change for the support of the victims of sexual abuse. A former gymnast, Sarah is the first known victim of former Olympic women’s gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. At the 2018 ESPY Awards, Klein accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for herself and th...
2023-08-17
37 min
Bar Fights
Allyson McCabe
On Episode 53 of Bar Fights, Sarah sits down with Allyson McCabe, author of "Why Sinead O'Connor Matters." In a profound conversation about the artist's impactful career, they explore Sinead O'Connor's courageous activism during the 1990s, including her iconic moments of protest and the backlash she endured for speaking out against systemic issues like child abuse and religious authority. This episode delves into the broader cultural context of O'Connor's actions, highlighting the challenges of addressing sensitive subjects and the healing potential of open dialogue, ultimately emphasizing the transformative power of addressing painful truths for positive change.
2023-08-14
40 min
Bar Fights
Michel Bryant
On episode 52 of Bar Fights, Sarah welcomes Michel Bryant, a journalist, attorney, and broadcaster with extensive experience in legal analysis and coverage. Michel discusses his transition from practicing law to TV, where he produces shows like "I Survived a Crime" and "Taking the Stand." He shares how "I Survived a Crime" explores diverse paths to survival and adds insight into high-profile cases such as Johnny Depp and Alex Murdaugh, highlighting the significance of defendants taking the witness stand by citing cases where likability played a role in jury outcomes.
2023-08-07
25 min
Bar Fights
Nat Glover
In this week's not-to-miss episode, Sarah sits down for a conversation with Nat Glover, a remarkable man born in 1943 in the segregated city of Jacksonville, Florida. Despite the challenging circumstances, Nat rose to prominence and earned immense respect as the first Black man to have been elected sheriff in Florida’s Deep South in over 100 years and one of the nation's most esteemed law enforcement professionals. Nat discusses his life experiences, including a traumatic incident during a sit-in demonstration and an unjust arrest that almost derailed his path to becoming a police officer. Nat guides listeners through his leadership phi...
2023-07-24
30 min
Bar Fights
Terri Cole
In this inspiring episode of Bar Fights, Sarah chats with Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship empowerment expert. Author of Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. Terri shares insights into authenticity, boundaries, and establishing healthy human relationships — especially the one with ourselves.
2023-06-12
42 min
Bar Fights
Dawn Hawkins / Part 2
This week join Sarah and Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, for part 2 of this thought-provoking episode, as they delve deeper into the crucial topic of protecting children from sexual exploitation. Building upon the previous discussion on the "dirty dozen list," which highlights influential companies or organizations that are either making positive changes for our kids or need to improve, Dawn sheds light on the remarkable work her organization is undertaking.
2023-05-29
22 min
Bar Fights
Dawn Hawkins
Get ready for a compelling episode with Sarah and Dawn Hawkins, CEO of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. Explore the organization's vital efforts in protecting children from sexual exploitation and delve into valuable insights on how to safeguard your kids in the digital age. This is a discussion you won't want to miss, addressing a crucial issue that demands our attention.
2023-05-22
33 min
Bar Fights
Lauren Sivan
Today on Bar Fights, we're reposting one of our favorite interviews with Lauren Sivan, a former New York TV news reporter who is among more than 100 women who have accused media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment. Get ready for a thought-provoking episode of the Bar Fights podcast with guest speaker Lauren Sivan, as she joins host Sarah Klein to discuss her personal experience with Harvey Weinstein. Lauren shares how she initially felt like she was alone in her experience, but later realized that there were many others who had been subjected to similar mistreatment. Tune in as L...
2023-04-24
41 min
Bar Fights
Yasmin Vafa Part 2
In today’s episode of Bar Fights, we have the pleasure of Part 2 with award-winning human rights activist and attorney, Yasmin Vafa. She and Sarah delve into the troubling issue of the abuse-to-prison pipeline. Yasmin sheds light on how young women of color are disproportionately affected by this systemic problem and has also uncovered another pattern - an overwhelming majority of girls in the juvenile justice system have experienced sexual abuse prior to being incarcerated.
2023-04-17
26 min
Bar Fights
Yasmin Vafa Part 1
In today’s episode of Bar Fights, host Sarah Klein speaks with award-winning human rights activist and attorney Yasmin Vafa about sex workers, sex trafficking of underage girls and the laws that impact these communities. Yasmin Vafa shares her knowledge on the types of sex workers, their consumers, and the laws that can either help or hurt them. She sheds light on how these laws disproportionately impact people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and young people/children who are often the most vulnerable to sex trafficking. Through their conversation, Sarah and Yasmin delve into the complexities of the sex industry, discus...
2023-04-10
41 min
Bar Fights
Dr. Thema Bryant
On this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr. Thema Bryant, a clinical psychologist and president of the American Psychological Association. With her extensive experience in the field of trauma and healing, Dr. Thema shares her insights on the profound impact of stress on the body, and how it can hinder our ability to connect with ourselves and others. Sarah and Dr. Thema delve into the different modalities of healing, empowerment, self love and practical strategies for individuals to reconnect with their bodies and begin the healing process. With her compassionate and knowledgeable approach, she provides a wealth of information and...
2023-03-06
27 min