Pulling Roots

Brown Girls: http://www.browngirlswebseries.com/ CW: Abusive Relationship, Mental Illness, Suicide We’re super excited about this week’s episode. Emily is a goddamn delight and we are so grateful she shared her story with us. Abuse doesn’t always look the same across the board, and Emily’s story is just one of many types of abusive relationships that exist out there. She is not a standard that anyone in abusive relationship should compare themselves too or criticize themselves against – she’s just one woman with a story that may help others feel less alone. Emily shared with us what’s it like to be in a seemingly perfect relationship, then to have her partner flip a complete 180. She tells us what it feels like to experience a partner start to use manipulation tactics and attempt to isolate her from her friends and family, and when she tried to tell others about it, no one believed her. After sharing her story she gives advice to people struggling in abusive relationships – we think a lot of people can

Olivia Cole is officially the new co-host of Pulling Roots Podcast! We are so excited for this new chapter of the show and can't wait to see what the future brings. This episode, we interviewed each other. Things you'll learn about us: When we knew we were interested in social justice Why we're vegan That I'm terrible about recycling Some fun rapid fire questions And more! Find me on the internet: Instagram: @pullingrootspodcast Twitter: @pullingroots Email: pullingrootspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pullingrootspodcast/?fref=ts Donate to help me keep doing this (and get a free shirt!): paypal.me/pullingrootspodcast

Take a break from the news and keeping tabs on our cheeto overlord (remember there's a difference between being immersed and informed, take care of yourself!) and check out this episode with Erin and Sara, two female rugby players, as we talk about it all: female friendship in teammates, how poor body image can keep us from playing sports we love, what it's like to be a female sports fan, if women should support the NFL, and more! Find me on the internet: Instagram: @pullingrootspodcast Twitter: @pullingroots Email: pullingrootspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pullingrootspodcast/?fref=ts Donate to help me keep doing this (and get a free shirt!): paypal.me/pullingrootspodcast