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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and human trafficking.
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How do you turn life’s biggest challenges into strength and fuel for activism?
Learn from Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor Ashley Judd as she shares how her experiences being exploited as a child have taught her that “it is [her] birthright to heal.” She is joined by Catherine Chen, CEO of Polaris, the organization working to end sex and labor trafficking, for which Ashley is the spokesperson and activist. This is a solution-forward dialogue that helps to better understand the causes, systemic factors, and opportunities to improve this large issue, which is too often invisible.

This is a personal, riveting and inspiring conversation that informs and provides hope, despite the heavy topics. We all have a responsibility to open our eyes to how we might be unknowingly upholding or allowing vulnerable people to become victims of trafficking. Ashley and Catherine provide a passionate and uplifting way in.

Take Polaris' free introductory course, Human Trafficking 101, to learn what human trafficking really is, how it happens, and how you can be part of the solution: polarisproject.org/training

Join their community, and walk alongside survivors. Your gift will help them meet their needs as they work toward healing and thriving: https://secure.polarisproject.org/don...

Timecodes:
(00:00) Episode Begins
(06:55) When is the last time you didn’t feel enough
(08:27) Healing is Ashley’s mandate
(13:19) Children, consent and exploitation
(14:45) Culture of pornification
(21:33) Human trafficking definition
(25:20) Who buys sex
(31:24) Tangible action to take to end trafficking
(44:31) What to do if you are being trafficked
(56:10) What grooming can look like
(1:03:18) The importance of universal basic income & other policies
(1:16:16) What does it mean to be Man Enough
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About Guests:

Ashley Judd, is a celebrated actress and a passionate advocate for social justice and women's rights. Ashley has journeyed to over 22 countries, engaging directly with communities to fight gender inequality and male sexual violence. Her experiences are vividly captured in her New York Times bestselling memoir, "All That Is Bitter & Sweet." Ashley holds degrees from the University of Kentucky and Harvard's Kennedy School, where her work on gender violence earned the Dean’s Scholar Award. Ashley was Time magazine’s Person of the Year in 2017 as one of the Silence Breakers. In 2019, the United Nations honored her as Global Advocate of the Year.

Catherine Chen is the CEO of Polaris, an organization at the forefront of the fight against sex and labor trafficking in the United States. For more than twenty years she has led significant initiatives, including raising awareness about migrant workers in Qatar and launching the Partnership for Freedom with President Obama. Her work has influenced policy change and fostered innovative approaches to combating trafficking. She has also held key roles at Humanity United, Save the Children, and served on the Homeland Security Advisory Council.

Guest Social Media:

Ashley Judd:
Twitter: @AshleyJudd
Instagram: @Ashley_Judd
Facebook: @AshleyJuddOfficial
Website - https://www.ashleyjudd.com/

Polaris:
LinkedIn:   / crchen  
Twitter: @Polaris_Project
Instagram: @Polarisproject
Facebook: @Polarisproject

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