Hosted by Donna Bartos · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 43 episodes
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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.
Donna Bartos hosts Uproot Abuse, a society show with 43 episodes published.
In this episode of Uproot Abuse , Donna sits down with Laura Capello , former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central AZ and current Regional Director at Cohere Life , to examine the silent drivers of youth harm: lone
In this episode of Uproot Abuse we dig into the systemic roots of bias and rejection with Nate Rhoton , CEO of one·n·ten . We explore the empathy gap and the urgent need for sensitivity in a climate where 38% of LGBTQ+ y
What if the key to ending domestic violence isn't just funding more shelters, but fundamentally redefining power? In this episode of UPA, host Donna Bartos sits down with the legendary Gloria Feldt —former President and
What happens to the reporters who cover our darkest days? Veteran news director and industry leader, Bob Sullivan joins Donna to discuss the emotional toll of reporting on domestic violence and mass shootings. He reveals
What happens to a community when empathy is systematically erased? Investigative legend Mike Watkiss joins Donna to deconstruct the chilling "pillars of control" used by the FLDS to maintain absolute power. Moving beyond
It has been over three decades since the world was shaken by the domestic violence murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Uproot Abuse , host Donna Bartos sits down with Denise Br
In this episode of Uproot Abuse , Donna Bartos sits down with Jane Gordon—founder of Rock Recovery Charities , podcaster, and longtime board member for Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers . Together, they explore the
In this powerful episode of Uproot Abuse, host Donna Bartos welcomes a very special guest who played a pivotal role in the foundation of BLOOM365: the honorable Judge Lynn Toler. Beyond her iconic presence on Divorce Cou
Donna takes a break from the heavy work of trauma and abuse awareness to celebrate a milestone: 23 years of marriage to her husband, Peter Bartos! Get ready for some serious laughs as this candid, long-term couple faces
Dr. Hirsch Handmaker, founder and CEO of The CACTIS Foundation, joins us to reveal a crisis hiding in plain sight: the shocking prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)—or concussion—in survivors of domestic violence.
Rita Smith , an international expert on violence against women and a social justice advocate since 1981 joins Donna to talk about a really big "elephant in the room:” the normalization of violence —from our homes to the
On this episode we welcome Phoenix broadcast legend Mary Jo West, the city's first primetime anchorwoman starting in 1976. West discusses her history-making career, which began when government mandates opened doors for w
In this insightful conversation, we sit down with Suma Hodge, a Regional Clinical Director at MIKID (Mentally Ill Kids in Distress), to address the "elephant in the room" when it comes to raising kids: your own unresolve
What happens when the very system meant to protect domestic violence survivors instead adds to their trauma? Shante Saulsberry, a fierce advocate and survivor herself, opens up about the hidden realities of abuse within
For many, dating is a rite of passage. But what about young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? In this vital episode, we confront the "elephant in the room" with Katherine Gyolai, founder of f
What is the "persistent elephant in the room" when it comes to domestic violence? We explore this with Mark Wynn, a retired detective sergeant, survivor of childhood abuse, and subject matter expert who offers a rare dua
Join economist Danny Court as he breaks down the numbers behind some of society’s biggest challenges. We often hear about the costs of a problem, but what's the true economic value of preventing it in the first place? In
In a raw and unfiltered debate, Donna and former raper and security professional Clarence confront the uncomfortable truths behind violence. They clash over who is truly at fault in situations of harm, from road rage to
In this episode, former rapper Clarence Ferguson joins us to discuss the social acceptance and normalization of violence in the music industry. We talk about the evolution of rap lyrics from the 80's to today's hyper-gra
What happens when a woman is expected to be modest in public but available for anything behind closed doors? In this eye-opening conversation, Donna sits down with an exotic dancer and model to challenge the double stand
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