Our Stories Matter
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Brought to you by Trauma Informed Learning Alliance, Our Stories Matter is a podcast celebrating the complex lived experiences of activists and healers by sharing their inspiring stories. Our Stories Matter centers on healing through activism, art, poetry, film, music, breath, movement, and more. Each guest brings a unique story, but one with the global theme of community healing and liberation through storytelling. As journalist Lauren Gilger profoundly states, “the power of the story will save us all.” Follow @TraumaInformedLA on Instagram for updates!
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S7E4 Beyond the Binary: The Silent Majority What Students Feel—But Don’t Say
🤐 What happens when students and professors are too afraid to speak honestly on college campuses?In this episode of Campus Voices: Civil Engagement in an Era of Division from Our Stories Matter,…
S7E3 Beyond the Binary: Standing Together A Muslim–Jewish Alliance Against Hate
🚨 What happens when college campuses stop being places for open dialogue, civil discourse, and student safety?In this episode of Campus Voices: Civil Engagement in an Era of Division from Our Stories…
S7E2 Beyond the Binary: Identity Without Permission An Iranian-Jewish Story of Defying Groupthink
S7E1 Beyond the Binary: Sisters Across the Divide : A Jewish–Palestinian friendship that defies the conflict
Can people with deeply different identities and perspectives still stay connected through dialogue?In this powerful season premiere of Our Stories Matter: Campus Voices – Civil Engagement in an Era…
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UNDERCOVER: The Changing Face of Terrorism in the US
In this riveting episode, we sit down with Lara Burns, a former FBI counterterrorism expert, for a deep dive into the evolution of terrorism—from the attacks of September 11, 2001, to the emerging…
S6E8 UNDERCOVER: The Changing Face of Terrorism in the US | Trailer
Former FBI counterterrorism expert Lara Burns reveals how the radicalization she once tracked overseas is now taking root on America’s college campuses. Full episode premieres on June 26th.
S6E5 A Mother's Fight for Freedom
Yasmine Mohammed, author of Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam, shares her harrowing story of escaping religious fundamentalism and an arranged marriage to an Al-Qaeda terrorist. In…
S6E5 A Mother's Fight for Freedom | Trailer
Yasmine Mohammed escaped religious extremism and now fights for human rights. In this preview, she reflects on the cost of freedom and why her story resonates on today’s campuses. Full episode drops…
Silenced for her Identity
Shoval Tshuva, an Israeli filmmaker, shares her powerful story of resilience, creativity, and the painful reality of being silenced. In this episode, Shoval opens up about her short film Funky, which…
Silenced for her Identity | Trailer
Israeli filmmaker Shoval Tshuva shares the story behind her film Funky—and how she was canceled for being Israeli. A powerful episode about silencing, survival, and the fight to be heard. Full…
S6E7 From Saudi Roots to Jewish Allyship
Loay Alshareef, born and raised in Saudi Arabia, shares his personal journey of breaking free from extremist ideologies after a transformative encounter with a Jewish individual. In this episode,…
S6E7 From Saudi Roots to Jewish Allyship | Trailer
Loay Alshareef’s life changed after a single conversation challenged years of extremist belief. This preview introduces his powerful story of transformation, empathy, and cross-cultural healing. Full…
S6E4 Students on the Front Lines
Eli Tsives, a loud and proud student activist at UCLA who has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC, returns to the podcast alongside Naomi, founder of Jewish Pride Always and a passionate educator…
S6E4 Students on the Front Lines | Trailer
Student activist Eli Tsives and Jewish Pride Always founder Naomi return to the podcast for a powerful conversation on advocacy, education, and resilience. Together, they represent the yin and yang…
S6E3 From Hate to Hope
In this episode, Arno Michaelis, a former Neo-Nazi and author of My Life After Hate, and Mubin Shaikh, a former jihadist extremist turned counterterrorism expert, join this powerful episode to share…
S6E3 From Hate to Hope | Trailer
Former extremists Arno Michaelis and Mubin Shaikh open up about their journeys out of hate and into healing. This is a preview of an unforgettable conversation about change, compassion, and…
S6E2 A Jewish Student Ignites National Conversation
In this episode, Eden Yadegar, a senior at Columbia University, shares her journey as a leading advocate against antisemitism on college campuses. As president of Columbia's chapter of Students…
S6E2 A Jewish Student Ignites National Conversation | Trailer
Eden Yadegar, a student leader at Columbia University, offers a glimpse into her fight against antisemitism and her testimony before Congress. Don’t miss her insights on activism, identity, and hope.…
S6E1 Before the Breaking Point
Adela Cojab Moadeb, a Mexican-Jewish student activist and NYU graduate, shares her courageous journey of standing up against antisemitism and radicalism on college campuses—long before October 7th.…
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Our Stories Matter has published 95 episodes since May 2020, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Our Stories Matter is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 46m.
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