Let's Talk Trafficking

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This bimonthly podcast hosted by Sneha Nadella, Sriya Dommaraju, and Aashna Mangal focuses on the intricate and unseen aspects of the lucrative Human Trafficking industry. Through discussions, interviews, and breakdowns of current events, this podcast strives to address current efforts being pursued by activists in the anti-trafficking movement and encourages more educated voices in understanding modern day slavery.

Sneha, Sriya, Aashna


    • Jun 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Let's Talk Trafficking

    Teen Trafficking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 19:22


    In this episode, the hosts dive into three teenage human trafficking cases that have occurred recently within the United States.

    Human Trafficking Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 21:47


    In the episode, Aashna, Sriya, and Sneha dive into four human trafficking cases and discuss each in depth.

    Season 2: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 16:18


    In this episode, Aashna, Sriya, and Sneha talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by drawing from the YouTube documentary, "Uncovering OCD: The Truth About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder." To check out the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1vjxZTALNg

    Season 2: Substance Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 23:59


    Sneha, Aashna, and Sriya dive into Demi Lavoto's Dancing with The Devil documentary series on YouTube where Demi's substance abuse journey is broken down. 

    Season 2: Depression and Coping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 32:33


    In this episode, Sneha, Sriya, and Aashna discuss the movie, "All the Bright Places". They talk about some of the underlying themes and character arcs that are influenced by mental health, specifically depression. Take a listen to hear more about some coping mechanisms and healthy vs unhealthy mental health outlooks. Be kind and keep your head up! :)

    Season 2: Anorexia and Eating Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 22:09


    With this episode, Sneha, Sriya, and Aashna begin a new series where they discuss movies related to different mental health/wellness topics. This week they talk about the movie "To The Bone" and aneorexia.

    Season 1: Racism in Conjunction with Trafficking (ft.Kathy McGibbon Givens)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 23:20


    In this episode of Let's Talk Trafficking, Sneha, Sriya, and Aashna are joined with guest speaker Kathy McGibbon Givens, founder of the Twelve 11 non profit organization that supports victims overcoming sex trafficking, where she discusses how systematic racism in America impacts victims of human trafficking.

    Season 1: Mental Health and Trauma (ft. Lorilee Binstock)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 29:56


    In this episode of Let's Talk Trafficking, Sneha, Sriya, and Aashna discuss with special guest speaker Lorilee Binstock, founder of the Traffik Talk podcast, the difficulties of trauma and the importance of mental health in an increasingly digitalized world.

    Season 1: USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 22:37


    In this episode of Let's Talks Trafficking, Sneha, Aashna, Sriya discuss the USA Gymnastics Sex Abuse Scandal where Larry Nassar, the sports doctor for the American gymnastics team, was accused of sexually abusing hundreds of young women.

    Season 1: Generating Hope (ft. Susan Munsey)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 23:42


    In this episode of Let's Talk Trafficking, Sneha, Aashna, and Sriya, discuss with guest speaker, Susan Munsey, about her foundation Generate Hope, which provides restoration for survivors of sex trafficking.

    Season 1: Understanding Organ Trafficking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 14:16


    In this episode, Aashna, Sriya, and Sneha talk about the basics of organ trafficking: how it happens, where it happens, who makes it happen, and what situations encourage it to happen. Though a very elusive form, organ trafficking has been around for a long time so tune into this quick episode to learn more! 

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    Season 1: Human Trafficking via Social Media (ft. Isabelle Schwartz)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 35:24


    In this episode of Let's Talk Trafficking, Sneha, Aashna, and Sriya discuss the effects of social media on human trafficking with guest speaker Isabelle Schwartz, founder of Traffick Talk a non profit that is working on incorporating human trafficking awareness into schools' curriculum.

    Season 1: Survivors' Journey to Self Sufficiency (ft. Rebecca Jowers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 39:24


    In this episode of Let's Talk Trafficking, guest speaker Rebecca Jowers, founder of the Poiema Foundation, discusses the restorative path designed for survivors to help them readjust after a recent trauma. After running her safe house for 13 years, Rebecca has come across various victims' stories and challenges including struggles with mental health that they have faced while working towards self-sufficiency.

    Season 1: The Story of Jeffrey Epstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 31:28


    In this episode, Sneha, Sriya, and Aashna discuss the story of Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. With the help of a few people, Epstein was able to create a large pyramid molestation scheme that was never properly addressed in court due to his power. This episode will go into discussing survivors and how Epstein's power overrode the US attorney's office, police departments, and the federal government.

    Season 1: The Legalities of Labor Trafficking (ft. Martina Vandenberg)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 67:50


    In this episode of Let's Talk Trafficking, Aashna, Sriya, and Sneha introduce special guest speaker Martina Vandenberg, a pro bono civil attorney fighting to achieve justice for victims of trafficking. They discuss her extensive knowledge about labor trafficking as she shares specific cases that victims took to trial to educate the audience about the legalities of the subject.

    Season 1: The Basics of Human Trafficking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 23:45


    In this introductory episode of Let's Talk Trafficking, Sriya, Aashna, and Sneha discuss the basics of Human Trafficking. This includes what trafficking is, the types, where it is prevalent, vulnerabilities among victims, and its impacts around the globe.

    Welcome to “Let's Talk Trafficking”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 0:57


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