
Not every moment is clear-cut. Sometimes, someone crosses a line and you don’t know whether (or how) to step in.
In this episode, host Anthony Stefanos is joined by Tom Forrest, Lucy McEvoy and Dan Principe for a real-world conversation about these tricky moments when something feels off - and you're not sure what to do.
Whether it’s a mate making unwanted advances at the pub, someone being inappropriate at work, or a stranger pushing boundaries, stepping in as a bystander isn’t always easy. We unpack how to speak up without losing your friends or starting a fight, and how even small actions can make a big difference.
Plus, we explore how to support someone after the fact, when stepping in at the time wasn’t possible.
This is a practical and honest conversation about instinct, courage and the ripple effects of saying something.
Featuring: Tom Forres (@outbacktom), Lucy McEvoy (@lucymev0y) and Dan Principe (@lastoftheromans).
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This episode was produced by Teach Us Consent and Not Another and hosted by Anthony Stefanos, supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Content note: This material contains sensitive content, and may include references to sexual harassment and assault, homophobia, transphobia, racism and other forms of violence. Please listen with care and compassion for yourself, and feel free to switch off at any point. You can visit teachusconconsent.com/support for resources such as 1800RESPECT and 13YARN, or call 000 in emergencies.
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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Bidegal people. The Teach Us Consent team respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders past and present, and their enduring connection to this land. We acknowledge that First Nations people disproportionately experience sexual violence, and we are committed to ending sexual violence.
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