Reactions to "Online Rape Academy" News

A Recap: Conference on Crimes Against Women

In today's episode, Diana shares with Sarah about the 21st Annual Conference on Crimes Against Women [https://conferencecaw.org/]. Topics include leaving abusive relationships, the manosphere, AI, and much more! You'll also hear from a few attendees who share a little about their CCAW experience. -- bloomingafterpod.com [bloomingafterpod.com]

We're Unapologetically Making Noise with Joelle Castetix

Today we are joined by NCSESAME Crossing the Line podcast host, Joelle Casteix. She shares a bit with us about what it was like being an outspoken "difficult" woman pre-#MeToo, calling out a Catholic institution, and how she remains hopeful after years of making noise. -- bloomingafterpod.com [bloomingafterpod.com] Crossing the Line podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line-the-ncsesame-podcast/id1851485137] Joelle Casteix website [https://www.casteix.com/] The Well-Armored Child book [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-well-armored-child-a-parent-s-guide-to-preventing-sexual-abuse-joelle-casteix/ea43f57ecd9fa5da?ean=9781632990396&next=t] Survivor Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) [https://snapnetwork.org/]

Reactions to "Online Rape Academy" News

SUPRISE! Here we are with one more episode before our short hiatus. Today we debrief the recent news about what is being referred to as the online "rape academy." [https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html] How are you processing this news? What conversations have you had with the people in your life about this? -- Book recommendation: The New Age of Sexism [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-new-age-of-sexism-how-ai-and-emerging-technologies-are-reinventing-misogyny-laura-bates/725b3fd62c5151c2?ean=9781464234361&next=t] by Laura Bates NameHim website creator takes down the site and explains why [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXZSVmfiIWL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]

Listener Stories & Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Pink Full Moon had her hold on us during this episode! We got the giggles and who knows what else. But we get it together (enough) to read a few emails from you listeners. Thank you to everyone who has reached out since we started this whole thing. Your emails mean so much to us. Enjoy this last episode before we go on a short break. -- Child Abuse Prevention Month [https://preventchildabuse.org/capmonth2025/] Enough Abuse [http://enoughabuse.org/] bloomingafterpod.com [bloomingafterpod.com]

State Updates & Other Rants

In this episode, we do indeed talk about some updates in our states. But we also get into Cesar Chavez, AI, the Matriarchy, and more! -- IL Laws Taking Effect in 2026 [https://www.dispartilaw.com/new-illinois-laws-for-2026-your-complete-guide-to-whats-changing/] The New Age of Sexism: How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Reinventing Misogyny by Laura Bates [https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-new-age-of-sexism-how-ai-and-emerging-technologies-are-reinventing-misogyny-laura-bates/725b3fd62c5151c2?ean=9781464234361&next=t] bloomingafterpod.com [bloomingafterpod.com]