Bar Fights

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

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 commitment to keep kids safe. This is an episode you won 't want to miss.   For more information about Common Sense Media and the work they do to make the internet a safer place for children, please visit https://www.commonsense.org/. 

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 that cycle and how to break it. Two phoenixes in their own right, Sarah and Dr Kate get raw and real, inviting all cycle breakers to join their odyssey (Thanks to Dr. Kate, we now know that a group of phoenixes is called an odyssey!). Learn more at www.DrKateTruitt.com  

(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 Not My Blue, and 15 king size PayDay candy bars

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/. 

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/. 

Jane Epstein Part 2 “There was a small child inside of me that was demanding to be heard.” This week we're welcoming back survivor, advocate, author, and TEDx speaker, Jane Epstein for the second installment of her interview here on Bar Fights. Tune in to hear Jane's approach to navigating the labyrinth of sibling sexual abuse and how Jane's healing journey inspired her to chronicle her own story in the 2024 memoir “I Feel Real Guilty.”  Make sure to check out Jane Epstein's memoir “I Feel Real Guilty” as well as her TEDx talk “Giving Voice to Sibling Sexual Abuse.”

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 well as her TEDx talk "Giving Voice to Sibling Sexual Abuse."

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! 

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

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

V (Formerly Eve Ensler) Join us for a very special episode of Bar Fights with Tony award winning playwright, author, and activist – V (formerly Eve Ensler).  From her 1996 play, "The Vagina Monologues," to her 2019 publication "The Apology," a fictionalized letter of penance from her father, V has dedicated her life, art, and career to raising awareness for and ending violence against girls and women. Tune in to hear how V has found the words, the voice, and the strength to liberate herself through her work and provide so many survivors with the courage and tools to regain their own freedom as well.

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.

Terri Cole Part 2 Join us for part 2 of Terri Cole's interview! We're expanding on last week's discussion with this acclaimed psychotherapist about High Functioning Codependency (HFC) and hearing about Terri's personal journey with codependency and the path she took to recovery. In her new book, "TOO MUCH," Terri teaches the steps that HFC's can take to rehabilitate their relational patterns and reclaim their own peace. Terri's latest publication "TOO MUCH: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency" is available for pre-order at https://www.terricole.com/

Terri Cole Part 1 This week on Bar Fights, we're welcoming back licensed psychotherapist and author – Terri Cole. In honor of her new book, “TOO MUCH: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High Functioning Codependency,” Terri explains how self-abandonment lies at the core of codependency and shares her expertise for those who struggle with it and how they can overcome.      Terri's latest publication “TOO MUCH: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency” is available for pre-order at https://www.terricole.com/

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 Sarah Klein and Kayleigh Kozak who work tirelessly on behalf of victims and survivors to make sure they are properly represented and protected! For more information about Kayleigh's Law, please visit https://becauseyoustillmatter.com/kayleighs-law   Kayleigh has recently partnered with “We The Studios,” an online streaming platform featuring family focused TV content! Kayleigh's new project with “We The Studios” is set to come out in 2025. Check them out at https://wethestudios.com/  

"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 focused TV content! Kayleigh's new project with "We The Studios" is set to come out in 2025. Check them out at https://wethestudios.com/

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 subjected to similar mistreatment. Tune in as Lauren sheds light on the toxic culture of Hollywood and the long-standing abuses of power that have gone unchecked for too long.

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, speaker, and child abuse advocate and activist and the founder and President of Erin's Law, a national non-profit dedicated to mandating prevention-oriented child sexual abuse education in public schools in all 50 states.  Learn more at https://www.erinslaw.org and be on the lookout for details about this hero's upcoming documentary https://erinslawfilm.wixsite.com/documentary!!!

 "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 actively working on the other 12. Listen in to hear Erin's story in part 1 of her interview with Sarah and see for yourself just how powerful one voice can be. Erin Merryn is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and child abuse advocate and activist and the founder and President of Erin's Law, a national non-profit dedicated to mandating prevention-oriented child sexual abuse education in public schools in all 50 states.  Learn more at https://www.erinslaw.org/.  

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/

Let's discuss the friendship recession. In this episode of Bar Fights, we are continuing our conversation with author and personal growth strategist, Florence Ann Romano, as she shares her expertise on how to find more depth in your friendships and communities. As the social landscape of our world changes, so does the nature of our relationships. If you are feeling lost and isolated, the first step to building better and more fulfilling relationships is to lean into your values. Find what makes your heart flutter and the path to healthy, well-rounded, companionship and community will become so much clearer! As you follow that path, you'll find that navigating the world-wide friendship recession is a lot simpler than you might think! For more information about Florence Ann and where you can buy her book visit:https://florenceann.com/book/

"It really does take a village!" Today on Bar Fights we're sitting down with author, personal growth strategist, and philanthropist Florence Ann Romano as we unpack what it truly means to establish, nurture, and maintain community. Florence Ann's latest publication "Build Your Village: A Guide to Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life" provides a much-needed roadmap to how we can identify who and what we need to have a reliable support system to carry us through every season of life. For more information about Florence Ann and where you can buy her book visit: https://florenceann.com/book/

This week on Bar Fights we're bringing back Bridgette Caporaso for another empowering episode of our summer fun series! Tune in to hear how Bridgette found her footing by learning to trust her gut, honor her goals, and embrace the power of the word "no." Bridgette's story is a prime example of just how far women can go when they are committed to making it happen! For more information, visit https://sketchdesignstudio.com/

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/  

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/

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 https://www.skylerboschen.com/

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.

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 Professor at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion, and an AASECT-certified sexuality educator. Her newest book is Yes, Your Kid: What Parents Need to Know About Today's Teens and Sex. Dr. Herbenick' s research focuses on women's sexual health, US population-representative research, as well as trends in sexual attitudes and behaviors. She has published more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific articles related to sexual and reproductive health and serves as Principal Investigator of the award-winning National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, which has been ongoing since 2009. Learn more at https://www.debbyherbenick.com

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 Just Breathe 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 that cycle and how to break it. Two phoenixes in their own right, Sarah and Dr Kate get raw and real, inviting all cycle breakers to join their odyssey (Thanks to Dr. Kate, we now know that a group of phoenixes is called an odyssey!). Learn more at www.DrKateTruitt.com  

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 Lauren sheds light on the toxic culture of Hollywood and the long-standing abuses of power that have gone unchecked for too long.

“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 at Guastavino's in New York City. https://dayoneny.org/events/voices-against-violence/

“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. Day One is a non-profit offering services to NYC youth age 24 and under. Our mission is to partner with youth to end dating abuse and domestic violence through community education, supportive services, legal advocacy, and leadership development. Learn more at https://dayoneny.org/ Support our cause by attending or sponsoring our annual  DayOne Voices Against Violence Gala this June 13th at Guastavino's in New York City. https://dayoneny.org/events/voices-against-violence/

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-orients sexual abuse program. Listen in to hear just some of the many examples of Erin's Law's staggering effect- New York killed her bill for eight straight years. When she finally got it passed, nine young boys came forward separately on the day the program was first offered at their school in Albany, NY. Their stories were very similar. Why? Because their own principal had been molesting them for years. 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, speaker, and child abuse advocate and activist and the founder and President of Erin's Law, a national non-profit dedicated to mandating prevention-oriented child sexual abuse education in public schools in all 50 states.  Learn more at https://www.erinslaw.org. 

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 actively working on the other 12. Listen in to hear Erin's story in part 1 of her interview with Sarah, and judge for yourself just how powerful a voice can be. Erin Merryn is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and child abuse advocate and activist and the founder and President of Erin's Law, a national non-profit dedicated to mandating prevention-oriented child sexual abuse education in public schools in all 50 states.  Learn more at https://www.erinslaw.org/.  

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://protectyoungeyes.com/ to learn more about digital safety measures you can take.

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 globally. Learn more at https://www.janielacy.com/

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 https://dianetarantini.com/

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/

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.

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 Battles, Breakthroughs, and New Beginnings. Visit him at https://marvinpeake.com/.

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://www.iamonevoice.org/unleash.

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 cohort for survivors of sexual abuse, at https://www.iamonevoice.org/unleash.

In part 2 of their conversation, Sarah and friend and fellow survivor Stephen Mills talk about the importance of paying attention to your dreams, why Stephen called the day his book came out “Liberation Day,” and how cathartic it is to know that after half a decade he will finally have his day in court and face his perpetrator as plaintiff and defendant.

Sarah Klein sits down for a crucial conversation about accountability, healing, and the urgent need to confront institutional failures with friend, attorney and fellow survivor, Stephen Mills, author of the deeply moving memoir, Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood.  

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. This episode will inspire every listener to become an informed consumer, support ethical companies, and champion the well-being of children globally.

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.

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.

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 philosophy, the importance of credibility, and seeking guidance from trusted mentors. Be sure to check out Nat's upcoming book, "Striving for Justice: A Black Sheriff in the Deep South," available everywhere on August 22nd!

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.

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.