Uproot Abuse

By Donna Bartos

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Episodes: 43

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'Uproot Abuse' is a groundbreaking podcast dedicated to confronting the pervasive epidemic of interpersonal violence in America. Host Donna Bartos, author of 'Are You Blooming or Wilting?' and founder of Bloom 365, draws from her own experiences with abuse to spark meaningful conversations and inspire change. Each episode dives deep into the root causes of violence, examining red flags, risk factors, and the path toward healthier relationships. With insights from trusted peer influencers, subject matter experts, and special guests, the show empowers communities to educate, intervene, and disrupt the cycle of abuse before it begins. Join us on a mission to challenge the status quo and help create safer, more compassionate communities for future generations.

Episode Date
Ep 42 The Heart of Mentorship: How Empathy Counters Youth Loneliness
Mar 11, 2026
Ep 41 The Empathy Gap: Defending and Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in a Climate of Extreme Bias
Mar 11, 2026
Ep 40 “Power To, Not Power Over:” Gloria Feldt on Reclaiming Autonomy
Mar 11, 2026
Ep 39 The Thin Line Between "Breaking News" and Empathetic Storytelling
Feb 23, 2026
Ep 38 When the System Protects the Predator Instead of the Prey
Feb 05, 2026
Ep 37 Denise Brown: 30 Years Later, The Fight Continues
Jan 14, 2026
Ep 36 Rock, Recovery, and Resilience: Healing Through the Arts with Jane Gordon
Jan 14, 2026
Ep 35 The Power of Mentorship: How Judge Lynn Toler Helped Accelerate Root Cause Prevention
Jan 14, 2026
Ep 34- A Reminder to Breathe & Laugh
Dec 11, 2025
Ep 33- Beyond the Bruises: November is Strangulation Awareness Month
Nov 29, 2025
Ep 32- The Elephant in the Room: Normalizing Violence and the Call for Civility
Nov 05, 2025
Ep 31- Breaking the Silence with News Legend Mary Jo West
Oct 21, 2025
Ep 30- Parenting Through Your Own Trauma
Oct 08, 2025
Ep 29- From Pain to Purpose: Reclaiming Control After Abuse
Oct 03, 2025
Ep 28- The Right to Love: Dating and Disabilities
Sep 17, 2025
Ep 27- Confronting the Elephant: A Retired Detective's Blueprint for Preventing Domestic Violence
Sep 10, 2025
Ep 26- The Economic Ripple: Investing in Prevention, Not Just Repair
Sep 03, 2025
Ep 25- Who's Really to Blame?: A Debate on Masculinity and the Roots of Domestic Violence
Aug 27, 2025
Ep 24- From the '80s to Diddy: A Reckoning on Power, Consent, and the Normalization of Sexual Violence in Music
Aug 20, 2025
Ep. 23- Beyond the Stage: An Exotic Dancer’s Perspective on Consent and Boundaries
Aug 13, 2025
Ep. 22-A Father's Vow: From Predictable Tragedy to Preventable Change in Officer-Involved Domestic Violence
Aug 06, 2025
Ep. 21- Young Voices, Big Impact: Meet the Teen Advocates Revolutionizing Abuse Prevention
Jul 31, 2025
Ep. 20- Unpacking Childhood Trauma: Healing, Prevention, and Breaking Cycles with Dr. Jon Caldwell
Jul 25, 2025
Ep. 19- Beyond the Chair: How Hair Stylists Become Advocates Against Abuse
Jul 16, 2025
Ep. 18- A Conversation on Preventing Child Abuse
Jul 02, 2025
Ep. 17- The Unlikely Path: From Victim to Prosecutor
Jun 25, 2025
Ep. 16- Positive Parenting and the Prevention of Interpersonal Violence: A Psychologist's Perspective
Jun 19, 2025
Ep. 15- Overcoming Adultism: Centering Youth Voice in Violence Prevention Work
Jun 11, 2025
Ep. 14- The Elephant in the Room: Unmasking Human Trafficking with Detective Heidi Chance
Jun 04, 2025
Ep. 13- Power, Control, and Healing: A Conversation with Mandi Pratt
May 28, 2025
Ep. 12- From Hollywood Tough to Victim Advocate: Actor Victor Rivas Rivers Speaks Out
May 21, 2025
Ep. 11- Norma to Now: A Life's Purpose Forged in Childhood
May 14, 2025
Ep. 10- A Dose of Inspiration: Carey Peña on Positive Media & Empathy
May 07, 2025
Ep. 9- Disrupting an Abuser's Power to Control with the L.E.V.E.L.™ Technique
Apr 30, 2025
Ep. 8- Real Talk on Teen Relationships with Peer Advocate Sophia Lin
Apr 24, 2025
Ep. 7- Breaking the Silence: Engaging Men in the Movement
Apr 16, 2025
Ep. 6- Are you blooming or wilting?
Apr 11, 2025
Ep. 5- Beyond Coils & Thermostats: The Hidden Horrors of Domestic Violence
Apr 02, 2025
Ep. 4- A Gen Z Survivor's Call to Action Against Abuse
Mar 26, 2025
Ep. 3- A Professor's Perspective
Mar 19, 2025
Ep. 2- Pat McMahon: Reflecting on Media, Power and the Path to Change
Mar 12, 2025
Ep. 1 - The big WHY
Mar 06, 2025
Welcome to Uproot Abuse with Donna Bartos
Feb 23, 2025