Episode 163:It Could Happen To You: How Human Trafficking Is More Common Than You Think with Survivor and Speaker Alexandra Stevenson
TOPIC:
Trigger Warning: This episode focuses on sexual assault and human trafficking.
Today, we're talking to Human Trafficking survivor and speaker, Alexandra Stevenson, who illustrates what human trafficking is if you've never heard of it, the myths and misconceptions about human trafficking, and why these conversations need to include boys and men. Natalie and Corinne debate whether the drink of the week has made a podcast appearance before (after 160+ episodes, it’s hard to keep track!), and Corinne is manifesting that her credit card shows up by the end of the episode. Plus, this week’s wrap up game features the help (?) of good ‘ol Artificial Intelligence, and there is a weird apartment sighting that hopefully doesn’t result in a ceiling collapse!
OUR HOSTS:
Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx
Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan
What we're drinking: wildwonder Prebiotic + Probiotic Sparkling Drink - Peach Ginger & Mango Gold
MEET OUR GUEST:
Alexandra Stevenson - @TheLaughingSurvivor & TheLaughingSurvivor.com
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Alexandra Stevenson is a former trafficking victim turned activist who embarked on her anti-trafficking journey at age 11. With a candidate storytelling approach and strong academic background, She bridges communities, educates on tough subjects and empowers change. Alexandra also co-founded Uprising in Wyoming and her personal brand, The Laughing Survivor in British Columbia. Her strength and resilience inspire others to persevere and foster compassion, and she's shared her message in places like the International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference, and in prominent publications such as Yahoo.
In this episode, we discuss:
What human trafficking is and isn’t and examples from Alexandra’s life
Myths and misconceptions about human trafficking
Advice for speaking to children about human trafficking
The grooming process and emotional isolation
How Alexandra found a way out of human trafficking
Why a female comedian was chosen as Hottie of the Week
The various types of Citizen Arrests made by ChatGBT
END OF THE SHOW:
Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Sarah Silverman
DRINK RATING:
wildwonder Prebiotic + Probiotic Sparkling Drink - Peach Ginger & Mango Gold = 8 / Sarah
WRAP UP:
To wrap up the episode, we play Citizens Arrest. We discuss the amount of items locked up behind glass at Target and the sinkhole in Corinne’s apartment building. Then, we turn to ChatGBT for some Citizens Arrest inspiration, including “Opening up a bag of chips and it rips down the side,” and “Spilling coffee on a white shirt.”
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