Domestic Violence and The Spring

10/26/21 • 54 min

October is domestic violence awareness month and it’s an issue that has touched most of our lives in some way. On this episode, we sit down with Mindy Murphy, President and CEO of The Spring of Tampa Bay and Courtney, a domestic violence survivor. We covered so much important ground during our conversation. We talked about the patterns of abusers, how to help loved ones you suspect are being abused, how to seek help yourself. We talked about the importance of men becoming part of the solution. We discussed what lessons can be learned from the Gabby Petito police video...from the importance of proper training for law enforcement to subtle signs of abuse. This episode does have some moments that are not easy to hear but it’s a conversation that is incredibly important and we thank you for caring enough to listen.

This episode includes discussion around topics such as domestic violence, physical violence, sexual assault, and harassment. This content may be difficult and we encourage you to care for your well-being.

For more information about how to seek help from The Spring, or for ways you can help support their mission, please visit thespring.org. Their 24-hour crisis hotline is 813-247-SAFE.

For anyone outside the Tampa area who is seeking help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. That’s 1-800-799-7233.

For more information about how to seek help from The Spring, or for ways you can help support their mission, please visit thespring.org. Their 24-hour crisis hotline is 813-247-SAFE.

For anyone outside the Tampa area who is seeking help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE. That’s 1-800-799-7233.

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Save the Manatee Club

Manatees are Florida’s state marine mammal. They’re also one of the most peaceful creatures on earth and they are facing a dire situation right now. On this episode, we sit down with Patrick Rose, an aquatic biologist and Executive Director of Save the Manatee Club. We’ll hear about what is killing these gentle giants, how this organization is fighting to protect them, and many simple ways everyone can help support their recovery.

For ways to help manatees and more information, please visit savethemanatee.org.

For free boater materials we discussed: savethemanatee.org/how-to-help/free-materials

Resources for boaters: savethemanatee.org/how-to-help/resources-for-boaters

To report an injured or distressed manatee, please call 1-888-404-FWCC.

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Nadine Smith of Equality Florida

Nadine Smith has been fighting for equality for the LGBTQ community all of her adult life. She helped form the International Gay and Lesbian Youth Organization as a college student. She was co-chair of the 1993 March on Washington, which led to the first ever meeting between a sitting president and gay community leaders. In 1997, she founded Equality Florida and has been Executive Director there ever since. During our conversation, she talked about her incredible life as a journalist and activist but also shared many meaningful moments that have steered her.

For more information on Equality Florida, please visit www.eqfl.org