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Aspire: The I Have The Right To Podcast
Join the I Have the Right to team and thought leaders as we Aspire to eradicate sexual assault. Inspired by Co-Founder Chessy Prout’s courageous voice and memoir, I Have The Right To- A High School Survivor’s Story of Sexual Assault, Justice and Hope, co-authored by investigative journalist Jenn Abelson, our mission is to create an ecosystem of respect, education, and support for all students!
Aspire is meant to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for growth -- by offering a forum for dialogue - about issues affecting our culture and the way we live, interact, love, learn and grow.
Real Men, Real Conversations: Aspire touches on both sides of the coin; Co-Founder of I Have the Right To and father of Chessy Prout, Alex Prout, and High School Student Leaders and Co-Hosts, Hugh Eastman and Gabriel Viscogliosi, share their voices with discussions about what it means to be a man- does it mean being aggressive, stoic, and not taking no for an answer? Or giving your buddy a hug and telling him you love him? Alex, Gabriel, and Hugh share how, across generations, common masculinity tropes impact us all, and how we can inspire the future to act with "aspirational masculinity". They interview guests to get their perspectives, while discussing how rigid gender norms can create harmful barriers for all. All this, and more, in “Real Men, Real Conversations”.
Survivor Advocacy: In the “Survivor Advocacy” segment, Co-Founder and mother of Chessy Prout, Susan Prout, and Executive Director of I Have the Right To, Katie M. Shipp, highlight the power of survivor voices in driving meaningful change. These episodes —deeply inspired by Chessy’s unwavering courage to speak out despite attempts to silence her— amplify powerful survivor stories, engage with experts, and explore the path forward in the fight for justice and safety. Listeners will gain insight into where we’ve been, where we need to go, and how we can collectively create lasting impact. Together, we’ll explore diverse perspectives to drive meaningful, lasting advocacy and build a safer, more just future for all.
We amplify survivors’ voices and address the root causes of sexual violence by creating open dialogue around its causes. Each episode features a variety of guests discussing survivor experiences, the aftermath of sexual assault, healthy masculinity, and the future we envision - free from sexual assault.
Let’s explore, learn, and aspire together.
Episodes
83 episodes
E85: Reimagining Justice | Marlee Liss on Restorative Justice, Survivor Autonomy, and Healing Beyond the Courtroom - Advocacy in Action
In this episode of Aspire, host Chessy Prout is joined by interns Kylie L. and Sienna L. for a conversation with survivor advocate, somatic educator, and founder of Survivors 4 Justice Reform, Marlee Liss.Marlee shares how her sexual as...
E84: Youth-Led Truth (ft. World Without Exploitation's Youth Coalition) - Advocacy in Action
In this week's episode of Aspire, co-hosts Maria V. and Ray Epstein are joined by Alexandria S., Gabby S., Roya S., Lucy J., Charlie B., Emma H., Ryan N., and Vishudh G., young advocates from the World Without Exploitation Youth Coalition, as w...
E83: Moving Men Off the Sidelines | Men for Choice’s Aaron Bos-Lun and Dewayne Martin on Reproductive Freedom, Bodily Autonomy, and Youth Organizing - Real Men, Real Conversations
In today’s episode of Aspire, host Alex Prout is joined by student co-host Amira for a conversation with Aaron Bos-Lun and Dewayne Martin of Men for Choice. They discuss why men must move beyond passive support and become active participants in...
E82: The Right to Rest | Sarah Miller on Survivor Support, Community Advocacy, and Building Safer Pathways Forward - Advocacy in Action
In today’s episode of Aspire, hosts Katie M. Shipp and Chessy Prout are joined by student co-hosts Anna and Emma for a conversation with Sarah Miller, Executive Director of Women’s Services Inc. Sarah shares her journey into survivor a...
E81: Building a World Without Exploitation | Rachel Foster on Survivor Leadership, Human Trafficking, and Challenging Systems of Harm - Advocacy in Action
In today’s episode of Aspire, hosts Katie M. Shipp and Chessy Prout are joined by student co-host Amyra for a conversation with Rachel Foster, a human rights attorney and co-founder and president of World Without Exploitation. Rachel sha...
E80: Beyond the Athlete | James Smith-Williams and Pete LeBoutillier on Vulnerability, Leadership, and Accountability in Sports - Advocacy in Action
In this week's episode of Aspire, host Ray Epstein is joined by student co-hosts Anna and Ryan for a conversation with former professional athletes James Smith-Williams and Pete LeBoutillier. They discuss their transitions from the NFL and NHL ...
E79: The Stories We Choose to See | Lisa Kristine on Modern Slavery, Human Dignity, and the Power of Photography - Advocacy in Action
In today's episode of Aspire, hosts Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout are joined by student co-hosts Anna and Aubrey for a conversation with Lisa Kristine, an internationally recognized humanitarian photographer and activist. Lisa shares how her pho...
E78: The Right to Feel | Movember’s Peter Fisher on Men’s Mental Health, Social Norms, and Emotional Freedom - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this week's episode of Aspire - Real Men, Real Conversations, host Alex Prout is joined by three student co-hosts, Vishudh, Shreyas, and Kaiden, for a conversation with Peter Fisher. Peter is a research fellow at the Movember Institute of Me...
E77: Caring Men = Stronger Communities | Equimundo's Gary Barker on Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Breaking the Cycle of Violence - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this week's episode of Aspire, Alex Prout is joined by his daughter and co-host Lucy Prout, along with student interns Ryan and Sylvie, for a conversation with Gary Barker, founder and CEO of Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Jus...
E74: Healing Through Horses | Robert Goodland on Equine Therapy, Trauma Recovery, and Emotional Literacy - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this week’s episode of Aspire, host Alex Prout is joined by student co-hosts Anna Turhan and Ryan for a powerful conversation with Robert Goodland, an equine-assisted therapy practitioner and coach. Robert shares how his lived experiences as...
E73: The Science of Healing | Peter Pruyn on EMDR, Trauma Therapy, and Emotional Literacy - Advocacy in Action
In this week’s episode of Aspire - Advocacy in Action, hosts Chessy Prout and Susan Prout are joined by graduate student intern Meghan Boudreau and trauma therapist Peter Pruyn for a thoughtful conversation about trauma recovery, healing, and t...
E72: Aspire to End the Cycle (ft. Judge Charles Ehrlich) - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this week’s episode of Aspire - Real Men, Real Conversations, host Steve Peacock and co-host Jonas Wahl sit down with Judge Charles Ehrlich of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for a thoughtful conversation about masculinity, accountabi...
E71: Civil Justice for Survivors | Amy Mathieu on Trauma-Informed Advocacy, Online Exploitation, and School Accountability - Advocacy in Action
In this week's episode of Aspire - Advocacy in Action, hosts Chessy Prout and Katie M. Shipp join I Have The Right To intern Jonas and guest Amy Mathieu. Amy is a trauma-informed attorney who represents survivors of adult sexual abuse, child se...
E70: Teaching Kids Body Safety | Finley Muratova on Tricky Adults, Secrets, and Child Safety - Advocacy in Action
In this week’s episode of Aspire - Advocacy in Action, host Katie M. Shipp and co-host Ray Epstein speak with Finley Muratova, a childhood sexual abuse prevention specialist, teacher, and survivor, about turning lived experience into prevention...
E69: Aspire to Be Vulnerable (ft. John Stanczak) - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this week's episode of Aspire: Real Men, Real Conversations, host Alex Prout and co-host Jonas Wall sit down with John Stanczak, an educator, writer, and theology teacher at Seton Hall University, to explore what healthy masculinity really l...
E68: Naming the Harm | Dr. Susan Osborn on Incest, Power, and Breaking the Silence - Advocacy in Action
In this week’s episode of Aspire – Advocacy in Action, host Katie M. Shipp and co-hosts Ryan and Maria welcome Dr. Susan Osborn, award-winning author of She's Such a Liar: Incest, Knowledge & Power—A Manifesto. Dr. Osborn discusses how ince...
E67: Aspire to Be Honest (ft. Jon McLeod) - Real Men, Real Conversations
This week’s episode of Aspire is a conversation about mental health, masculinity, and the power of asking better questions. Hosts Steve Peacock and Alex Prout, joined by student co-hosts Gabriel and Ryan, welcome Jon McLeod to the round table. ...
E66: Consent, Faith, and Masculinity (ft. Nathaniel Openshaw) - Real Men, Real Conversations
This week’s episode of Aspire is a conversation about consent, faith, and what it means for young men to protect themselves and others. Host Alex Prout is joined by co-host Maria and guest Nathaniel Openshaw, a student at BYU-Idaho who is advoc...
E65: Aspire to be an Upstander (ft. Jackson Katz) - Real Men, Real Conversations
This week’s episode of Aspire is a conversation about what it means to be an active upstander in a culture shaped by silence, harm, and pressure to conform. Hosts Alex Prouts and Gabriel Viscogliosi are joined by Dr. Jackson Katz, educator, aut...
E64: Own Our Voices | Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky on Changing the Law that Perpetuates Silence
This week’s episode of Aspire is a conversation about breaking silences around workplace harassment and discrimination, and how survivors can turn personal pain into policy change. Hosts Chessy Prout and Alex Prout are joined by intern co-host ...
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E63: Aspire to Speak Up (ft. Charlie Pillsbury) - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this week's episode of Aspire, host Alex Prout and student co-host Ryan welcome Charlie Pillsbury, a survivor, Quinnipiac law professor, and family friend to the Prouts, for a deeply personal conversation about his lifelong journey toward he...
E62: Aspire to Harness the Warrior’s Compassion (ft. Sean Harvey) - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this week’s episode of Aspire, Steve Peacock and Gabriel Viscogliosi welcome Sean Harvey, MSOD, MSED, founder of the Warrior Compassion Institute and author of Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men, for an honest conversati...
E61: Aspire to Build Safe Waters (ft. Julian Bell) - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this episode of Aspire, Steve Peacock and Gabriel Viscogliosi welcome Chief Warrant Officer Julian Bell, a Coast Guard veteran, survivor, advocate, and creator of Sailors Disgrace, for an honest conversation about military sexual assault, ma...
E60: Aspire to Find Help (ft. Jim Maley) - Real Men, Real Conversations
In this episode of Aspire, Steve Peacock and Hugh Eastman welcome Jim Maley, founder of The Maley Way, for an insightful conversation on masculinity, mental health, leadership, and the power of vulnerability. Jim shares his own story of struggl...
E59: Community as Justice | Lauren Weingarten on Survivor-Informed Care and Building Safe Spaces Online – Advocacy in Action
In this episode of the I Have the Right to Aspire podcast, hosts Katie Shipp and Chessy Prout welcome guest co-hosts Maria and Kylie alongside Lauren Weingarten, founder of MTMV Community Support Network, one of the first social media-based sup...
