Bar Fights

Survivor and attorney Sarah Klein, of Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, America's leading sexual abuse firm, goes after the issues that matter with this informative and compelling podcast. With media personalities ranging from athletes and celebrities to authors and wellness aficionados, insightful conversation will be the undercard and real change (or justice) will be the main event. Pull up a ringside chair and join the fight.

Angela Rose Part 1 02/03/2025

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 . /episode/index/show/barfights/id/35154400

Jane Epstein Part 2 12/16/2024

Jane Epstein Part 2 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.” /episode/index/show/barfights/id/34470805

Jane Epstein Part 1 12/09/2024

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 well as her TEDx talk "Giving Voice to Sibling Sexual Abuse." /episode/index/show/barfights/id/34399765

Dr. Carole Lieberman 11/25/2024

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! /episode/index/show/barfights/id/34139861

Sarah welcomes back her eldest daughter 11/18/2024

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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/34012587

Sarah's Youngest Daughter 11/11/2024

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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/33905277

V (Formerly Eve Ensler) 10/28/2024

V (Formerly Eve Ensler) 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. /episode/index/show/barfights/id/33670252

Rewind: Allyson McCabe 10/21/2024

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. /episode/index/show/barfights/id/33574217

Terri Cole Part 2 10/07/2024

Terri Cole Part 2 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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/33383422

Terri Cole Part 1 09/30/2024

Terri Cole Part 1 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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/33289872

Kayleigh Kozak Part 2 09/23/2024

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 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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/33177187

Kayleigh Kozak Part 1 09/16/2024

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 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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/33079277

Rewind: Lauren Sivan 09/09/2024

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 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. /episode/index/show/barfights/id/32996237

Rewind: Erin Merryn (Part 2) 09/02/2024

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, 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 and be on the lookout for details about this hero's upcoming documentary !!! /episode/index/show/barfights/id/32880442

"Rewind: Erin Merryn (Part 1)" 08/26/2024

"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 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/. /episode/index/show/barfights/id/32774992

Dr. Greg Hammer 08/13/2024

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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/32564922

Florence Ann Romano Part 2 08/05/2024

Florence Ann Romano Part 2 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 - a MUST listen! For more information about Florence Ann and where you can buy her book visit: https://florenceann.com/book/ /episode/index/show/barfights/id/32351782

Florence Ann Romano Part 1 07/22/2024

Florence Ann Romano Part 1 "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/ /episode/index/show/barfights/id/32246182

Bridgette Caporaso Part 2 07/15/2024

Bridgette Caporaso Part 2 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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/32163627

Bridgette Caporaso Part 1 07/08/2024

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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/32071827

Sky Boschen Part 2 07/01/2024

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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/31963927

Sky Boschen Part 1 06/24/2024

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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/31887942

REWIND: Hannah Smith 06/17/2024

REWIND: Hannah Smith In a world starving for love and compassion, Hannah Smith has emerged as an inspirational hero. On any given day, you can spot Hannah on a busy street corner, holding handmade signs and the vibrant messages that adorn them for her town's tense commuters. "It's ok to not be ok, just don't give up." Nothing but uplifting, positive reassurance coming from a teenager who was admitted to a psychiatric medical institute for children at the age of 7 and attempted suicide less than 5 years ago. Hear the amazing story of how Hannah turned her life around and chose love to be her guide. /episode/index/show/barfights/id/21877298

REWIND: Laura and Anne from Day One Part 1 06/10/2024

REWIND: 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. 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/ /episode/index/show/barfights/id/30955208

Rewind: Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt 06/03/2024

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. /episode/index/show/barfights/id/31583087

Dr. Debby Herbenick 05/28/2024

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 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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/31497097

Dr. Kate Truitt 05/13/2024

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 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 /episode/index/show/barfights/id/31271572

Laura and Anne from Day One Part 2 04/29/2024

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 DayOne’s annual Voices Against Violence Gala will be held this June 13th at Guastavino’s in New York City. /episode/index/show/barfights/id/31035973

Erin Merryn Part 2 04/15/2024

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-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 . /episode/index/show/barfights/id/30832018

Erin Merryn Part 1 04/08/2024

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 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 . /episode/index/show/barfights/id/30734938

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