You Matter!
The You Matter! podcast was developed in 2019 by the Department of Campus Safety to inform the NYU community about resources that are available to victims, both on and off campus, and to give first-hand experiences of both victims and those in the community who assist them. To contact the You Matter! team, email us at [email protected]. You can also call Campus Safety's Victims Services Unit at 212.998.2222.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 151
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2023
Episode 32: The Polygraph, with Retired New Jersey State Police Lieutenant Thomas Paret
Retired New Jersey State Police Lieutenant Thomas Paret, formerly of the state police's polygraph unit, explains to Karen what a polygraph is, its purpose, and what it measures. Please note, this epi…
Episode 30: 'Katie', on Parenting a Transgender Child
Katie stops by to speak with Karen and Sabah about parenting her transgender daughter Sarah, who was designated a male at birth.
Episode 29: Gaslighting with Maisie Breit, NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, and Karen Wang, NYU Presidential Scholar
Maisie Breit from the NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence meets with Karen and Presidential Scholar Karen Wang to discuss gaslighting: how to understand the signs, and the re…
Episode 28: Cherie Aimée, near-death survivor and heart transplant recipient
Near-death survivor, heart transplant recipient, and Ambassador to Columbia University and New York Presbyterian Hospital Cherie Aimée shares her story about crossing into another realm after going i…
Epsiode 27: Author and Thought Leader Leslie Morgan Steiner on Domestic Violence and Why Women Stay
Author, consultant, and thought leader Leslie Morgan Steiner discusses Women's Leadership, Overcoming Adversity and Surviving Violence Against Women speaks with Karen and Sabah about domestic violenc…
Episode 26: Dr. Denise Paone and Angela Jeffers, The Relay Program, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Dr. Denise Paone and Angela Jeffers from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene speak about The Relay Program, a non-fatal opioid overdose response service for the New York City community.
Episode 25: Sergeant Martindale and Police Officer Ayala, NYPD LGBTQ Outreach Unit
Sergeant Michelle Martindale and Police Officer Aaron Ayala speak about the New York City Police Department's LGBTQ Outreach Unit and how they work to foster community throughout New York City's five…
Episode 24: Talia Markowitz, MPH - Human Rights Clinic at HealthRight International
Talia Markowitz, MPH, from the Human Rights Clinic at HealthRight International speaks about her organization's mission to empower marginalized communities to live healthy lives and the services it p…
Episode 23: Dr. Gregory McDonald, Forensic Pathologist
Dr. Gregory McDonald, Dean of the School of Health Sciences and the chair of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and chief deputy co…
Episode 22: Pat Schissel and Dena Gassner, The Asperger/Autism Network
Pat Schissel, New York Director at The Asperger/Autism Network (AANE), and Dena Gassner, PhD candidate at Adelphi University, Adjunct Faculty at Towson University and advisory board member for AANE s…
Episode 21: The Motherhood Center of New York
Catherine Birndorf, MD, and Paige Bellenbaum, LMSW, detail the services provided by their organization, The Motherhood Center of New York, a treatment center for pregnant and new mothers experiencing…
Episode 20: Ashton Colby
Transgender Male Advocate Ashton Colby speaks about challenging transgender stereotypes and his passion for changing the manner in which the media tells transgender stories.
Episode 19: Special Agent Susan A. Gibson, DEA
Special Agent Susan A. Gibson from the New Jersey Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration speaks with Karen and Oatile about her role in narcotics investigations, upholding the federal Contro…
Episode 18: Netizens - Cynthia Lowen and Nicole Fidler
Cynthia Lowen, Director and Producer of the 2018 documentary film Netizens, and Nicole Fidler, Esq. from Sanctuary for Families, speak about the documentary and the laws that govern online harassment…
Episode 17: Marlon Lynch, NYU Senior Vice President, Campus Services and Safety
NYU Senior Vice President, Campus Services and Safety Marlon Lynch visits with Karen and Sabah to detail the story of his career trajectory, offer advice to students, and answer questions relating to…
Episode 16: Alan Ross, The Samaritans of New York
Executive Director Alan Ross speaks with Karen and Mary about The Samaritans of New York and the services the organization provides as the only community-based organization in the NYC-Metropolitan ar…
Episode 15: Sean Hackett and Irene Cedano, NYU Travel Safety
The NYU Department of Public Safety's Sean Hackett and Irene Cedano stop by to speak with Karen and Sabah about safety while traveling, including the university's enterprise travel system NYU Travele…
Episode 14: NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
The Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) develops policies and programs, provides training and prevention education, conducts research and evaluations, performs community…
Episode 13: Bethany Godsoe, NYU Wasserman Center
Bethany Godsoe from the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development stops by the You Matter! studio to speak with Karen and Sabah about the Wasserman Center's services and how it can help in cases of…
Episode 12: Christopher Bromson, Crime Victims Treatment Center
This week on You Matter!, Christopher Bromson from the Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) speaks with Karen and Sabah about CVTC's programs and how community members can access their services.