Podcast
The Respectful Relationships Podcast tackles sensitive topics like consent, sexual assault, bullying, and more, aiming to raise awareness among high school students.
It emphasises understanding the definition of sexual assault and consent, promoting self-worth and respectful relationships.
Behind the podcast
As well as providing counselling, I co-host the Respectful Relationships Podcast, aimed at students in years 9-12.
From our conversations with school principals, students and teachers, we saw an overwhelming demand for sensitive topics revolving around sexual assault, consent, and dramatic impact on social media to be discussed in schools.
Below are the links to our Respectful Relationships Podcast episodes 1-9.
Respectful Relationships
The Respectful Relationships Podcast is a series of that sparks conversations about consent, sexual assault, family and domestic violence, bullying, harassment and social media. This podcast is bringing awareness to high School Students to help them understand how sexual assault is defined and when consent is consent. We want to encourage young people to develop a sense of self worth and engage in respectful relationship by identifying the attitudes and beliefs that are disrespectful.
The guests in each episode come forward to share their story in the face of judgement and fear of repercussions to clarify the definitions of rape, call out the culture of victim blaming, slut shaming and toxic masculinity. You can listen to these experiences privately and we hope it gives you the language to describe what you or someone you know may be going through, so you can receive the support you need.
If any of these episodes raises issues for you, we have included resources in the show notes and you are welcome to reach out to us at www.respectfulrelationshipspodcast.com.au.
Topics I cover
(more to come)
Coercive control for young relationship rules
The importance of friendships
Navigating social media safely
School
refusal
The effect of bullying
Understanding youth depression
Your hosts are
Caroline Speakman
Caroline Speakman is a Trauma & Bereavement Counsellor who assists clients in building resilience and finding a new normal in their lives.
Gina Haramis
Gina Haramis is a licensed conveyancer who has seen disrespectful relationships in her line of work and has been impacted by one.
Season 2 - Respectful Relationships

Consent is the key to Respectful Relationships
In this latest episode, we bring in Chanel Contos to discuss all things regarding consent.

I’d like a word with you, young man!
Caroline brings in her son, Matthew, in for a chat in this latest episode.

Coming Out & Social Change
In this latest episode, Paul and Shaun speak through the lens of our LGBTQUI community.

Season 1 - Respectful Relationships

Do Men Have a Voice?
Caroline talks with son Matthew about boys’ schools, girl interactions, and handling rumors.

Slut Shaming, Victim Blaming, Rape Culture
Gina asks the thought provoking questions that focus on the behaviour and attitudes of ‘entitled opportunist’.

Chanel Contos – A Matter of Consent
Chanel joined Caroline and Gina to discuss the education, training and prosecution options for what has been coined ‘entitled opportunists’.

Nicole Dargie Teen Empowerment Coach
Nicole shares her teenage sexual assault experience, offering mentorship, guidance, and insights into social media challenges for young people.

Respectful Relationships: This is Where Change Begins
Join our podcast for high schoolers tackling vital topics: consent, respectful relationships, LGBTQI issues, domestic violence, bullying, and more.