Behind Closed Doors http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=140230006&ft=1&f=140230006 <em>Tell Me More</em> discusses issues that people usually keep private. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Behind Closed Doors http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=140230006&ft=1&f=140230006 yes Transgender Woman Finds Acceptance In South Korea When Andy Marra came out as a transgendered woman, she got lots of support from her adoptive American parents. She wanted to move forward with hormones or surgery, but not until she found her birth family in South Korea. She shared that journey in an essay titled 'The Beautiful Daughter: How My Korean Mother Gave Me the Courage to Transition.' Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/10/166878499/transgender-woman-finds-acceptance-in-south-korea?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/10/166878499/transgender-woman-finds-acceptance-in-south-korea?ft=1&f=140230006 When Andy Marra came out as a transgendered woman, she got lots of support from her adoptive American parents. She wanted to move forward with hormones or surgery, but not until she found her birth family in South Korea. She shared that journey in an essay titled 'The Beautiful Daughter: How My Korean Mother Gave Me the Courage to Transition.' 1069 no When Andy Marra came out as a transgendered woman, she got lots of support from her adoptive American parents. She wanted to move forward with hormones or surgery, but not until she found her birth family in South Korea. She shared that journey in an essay titled 'The Beautiful Daughter: How My Korean Mother Gave Me the Courage to Transition.'

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]]> Busting A Cyberstalker Carla Franklin was cyberstalked and bullied for years by a man she briefly dated. She has now become an advocate and expert for online harassment. Host Michel Martin talks with Franklin about her experience and cyberstalking laws. <strong>*Advisory:</strong> This conversation may not be comfortable for all listeners. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/03/166402533/busting-a-cyberstalker?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/12/03/166402533/busting-a-cyberstalker?ft=1&f=140230006 Carla Franklin was cyberstalked and bullied for years by a man she briefly dated. She has now become an advocate and expert for online harassment. Host Michel Martin talks with Franklin about her experience and cyberstalking laws. <strong>*Advisory:</strong> This conversation may not be comfortable for all listeners. 1068 no Carla Franklin was cyberstalked and bullied for years by a man she briefly dated. She has now become an advocate and expert for online harassment. Host Michel Martin talks with Franklin about her experience and cyberstalking laws. *Advisory: This conversation may not be comfortable for all listeners.

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]]> Daughter's Death Pushes Mom To Fight Dating Abuse Sharon Love's daughter Yeardley was a college student and an athlete when she was beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend in 2010. Since then, Love has started a foundation to speak out and raise awareness about dating violence. She speaks with host Michel Martin about her work and how she's coping with the loss of her daughter. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/15/162941064/daughters-death-pushes-mom-to-fight-dating-abuse?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/10/15/162941064/daughters-death-pushes-mom-to-fight-dating-abuse?ft=1&f=140230006 Sharon Love's daughter Yeardley was a college student and an athlete when she was beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend in 2010. Since then, Love has started a foundation to speak out and raise awareness about dating violence. She speaks with host Michel Martin about her work and how she's coping with the loss of her daughter. 728 no Sharon Love's daughter Yeardley was a college student and an athlete when she was beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend in 2010. Since then, Love has started a foundation to speak out and raise awareness about dating violence. She speaks with host Michel Martin about her work and how she's coping with the loss of her daughter.

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]]> Weighing Politics At Work, Wife's Dementia At Home Rushern Baker serves as County Executive for Prince George's County in Maryland. But two years ago, his role as a public official was transformed when his wife was diagnosed with early onset dementia. He speaks with host Michel Martin about caring for his wife and meeting his responsibilities as a public official. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/17/161275533/weighing-politics-at-work-wifes-dementia-at-home?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/17/161275533/weighing-politics-at-work-wifes-dementia-at-home?ft=1&f=140230006 Rushern Baker serves as County Executive for Prince George's County in Maryland. But two years ago, his role as a public official was transformed when his wife was diagnosed with early onset dementia. He speaks with host Michel Martin about caring for his wife and meeting his responsibilities as a public official. 1070 no Rushern Baker serves as County Executive for Prince George's County in Maryland. But two years ago, his role as a public official was transformed when his wife was diagnosed with early onset dementia. He speaks with host Michel Martin about caring for his wife and meeting his responsibilities as a public official.

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]]> Rep. Chu: Everyone Is Ignoring Military Hazing Military hazing is both a political and personal matter for U.S. Rep. Judy Chu. Her nephew killed himself last year, reportedly after being hazed by fellow Marines. She talks with host Michel Martin about her efforts to strengthen laws against hazing in the armed forces. <strong>Advisory:</strong> This conversation may not be comfortable for all listeners. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/10/160879600/rep-chu-everyone-is-ignoring-military-hazing?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/10/160879600/rep-chu-everyone-is-ignoring-military-hazing?ft=1&f=140230006 Military hazing is both a political and personal matter for U.S. Rep. Judy Chu. Her nephew killed himself last year, reportedly after being hazed by fellow Marines. She talks with host Michel Martin about her efforts to strengthen laws against hazing in the armed forces. <strong>Advisory:</strong> This conversation may not be comfortable for all listeners. 799 no Military hazing is both a political and personal matter for U.S. Rep. Judy Chu. Her nephew killed himself last year, reportedly after being hazed by fellow Marines. She talks with host Michel Martin about her efforts to strengthen laws against hazing in the armed forces. Advisory: This conversation may not be comfortable for all listeners.

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]]> Sex Abuse Haunts Former Olympic Swim Hopeful Amid the excitement of the Olympic games, one former Olympic hopeful is speaking out on the darker side of youth sports. Kelley Currin says she was molested as a teen by Rick Curl, her former swim coach and founder of the prominent Curl-Burke Swim Club in the Washington, D.C., area. Currin tells Michel Martin how the abuse began and ended, why the family did not pursue criminal charges, and her advice for parents of young athletes to spot potential predators. <strong>This segment covers sensitive material and may not be comfortable for some listeners.</strong> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/06/158199112/sex-abuse-haunts-former-olympic-swim-hopeful?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/06/158199112/sex-abuse-haunts-former-olympic-swim-hopeful?ft=1&f=140230006 Amid the excitement of the Olympic games, one former Olympic hopeful is speaking out on the darker side of youth sports. Kelley Currin says she was molested as a teen by Rick Curl, her former swim coach and founder of the prominent Curl-Burke Swim Club in the Washington, D.C., area. Currin tells Michel Martin how the abuse began and ended, why the family did not pursue criminal charges, and her advice for parents of young athletes to spot potential predators. <strong>This segment covers sensitive material and may not be comfortable for some listeners.</strong> 1625 no Amid the excitement of the Olympic games, one former Olympic hopeful is speaking out on the darker side of youth sports. Kelley Currin says she was molested as a teen by Rick Curl, her former swim coach and founder of the prominent Curl-Burke Swim Club in the Washington, D.C., area. Currin tells Michel Martin how the abuse began and ended, why the family did not pursue criminal charges, and her advice for parents of young athletes to spot potential predators. This segment covers sensitive material and may not be comfortable for some listeners.

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]]> Is There A Better Way To Talk About Obesity? A recent study projects that more than 40 percent of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. Host Michel Martin delves into the cultural factors that might be preventing African-Americans and Latinos from losing weight. Martin speaks with Jane Delgado of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and Jenee Desmond-Harris of <em>The Root</em>. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/14/152673036/is-there-a-better-way-to-talk-about-obesity?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/05/14/152673036/is-there-a-better-way-to-talk-about-obesity?ft=1&f=140230006 A recent study projects that more than 40 percent of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. Host Michel Martin delves into the cultural factors that might be preventing African-Americans and Latinos from losing weight. Martin speaks with Jane Delgado of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and Jenee Desmond-Harris of <em>The Root</em>. 756 no A recent study projects that more than 40 percent of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. Host Michel Martin delves into the cultural factors that might be preventing African-Americans and Latinos from losing weight. Martin speaks with Jane Delgado of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, and Jenee Desmond-Harris of The Root.

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]]> Sexual Abuse: What Finally Made It 'Ok To Tell' Lauren Book grew up in what looked like a stable upper class home. But over six years, Lauren was sexually and physically abused by the family's female nanny. Her memoir <em>It's OK to Tell</em> challenges commonly held ideas about sexual abuse, and she speaks with host Michel Martin. (Advisory: This segment may not be suitable for all audiences.) Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/09/150286297/sexual-abuse-what-finally-made-it-ok-to-tell?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/09/150286297/sexual-abuse-what-finally-made-it-ok-to-tell?ft=1&f=140230006 Lauren Book grew up in what looked like a stable upper class home. But over six years, Lauren was sexually and physically abused by the family's female nanny. Her memoir <em>It's OK to Tell</em> challenges commonly held ideas about sexual abuse, and she speaks with host Michel Martin. (Advisory: This segment may not be suitable for all audiences.) 930 no Lauren Book grew up in what looked like a stable upper class home. But over six years, Lauren was sexually and physically abused by the family's female nanny. Her memoir It's OK to Tell challenges commonly held ideas about sexual abuse, and she speaks with host Michel Martin. (Advisory: This segment may not be suitable for all audiences.)

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]]> Mother Speaks Out After Losing Daughter To Bulimia Like many parents, Judy Avrin didn't fully understand the gravity of bulimia, until she lost her daughter Melissa. To help shed light on the disorder, Avrin helped make a documentary inspired by her daughter's journal entries. Avrin speaks with guest host Jacki Lyden about the film <em>Someday Melissa</em>. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/02/149846861/mother-speaks-out-after-losing-daughter-to-bulimia?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2012/04/02/149846861/mother-speaks-out-after-losing-daughter-to-bulimia?ft=1&f=140230006 Like many parents, Judy Avrin didn't fully understand the gravity of bulimia, until she lost her daughter Melissa. To help shed light on the disorder, Avrin helped make a documentary inspired by her daughter's journal entries. Avrin speaks with guest host Jacki Lyden about the film <em>Someday Melissa</em>. 755 no Like many parents, Judy Avrin didn't fully understand the gravity of bulimia, until she lost her daughter Melissa. To help shed light on the disorder, Avrin helped make a documentary inspired by her daughter's journal entries. Avrin speaks with guest host Jacki Lyden about the film Someday Melissa.

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]]> Teen Sex, Videos And The Law A 14-year-old girl in Baltimore was recently videotaped performing a sexual act on a teen boy. The tape sparked heated debates about explicit online content, teen sexuality and social media. Host Michel Martin discusses the story with Laura Sessions Stepp, author of <em>Unhooked</em>; Malika Saada Saar, head of the Rebecca Project for Human Rights; and Brenda Joy Bernstein, a criminal attorney in private practice. <strong>ADVISORY: This conversation may not be comfortable for some listeners.</strong> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/10/31/141861634/teen-sex-videos-and-the-law?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2011/10/31/141861634/teen-sex-videos-and-the-law?ft=1&f=140230006 A 14-year-old girl in Baltimore was recently videotaped performing a sexual act on a teen boy. The tape sparked heated debates about explicit online content, teen sexuality and social media. Host Michel Martin discusses the story with Laura Sessions Stepp, author of <em>Unhooked</em>; Malika Saada Saar, head of the Rebecca Project for Human Rights; and Brenda Joy Bernstein, a criminal attorney in private practice. <strong>ADVISORY: This conversation may not be comfortable for some listeners.</strong> 1061 no A 14-year-old girl in Baltimore was recently videotaped performing a sexual act on a teen boy. The tape sparked heated debates about explicit online content, teen sexuality and social media. Host Michel Martin discusses the story with Laura Sessions Stepp, author of Unhooked; Malika Saada Saar, head of the Rebecca Project for Human Rights; and Brenda Joy Bernstein, a criminal attorney in private practice. ADVISORY: This conversation may not be comfortable for some listeners.

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]]> The Illicit, Perilous World Of 'Pumping' The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is launching a public safety campaign Monday. It follows many cases of procedures gone wrong at the hands of unqualified surgeons, including 'pumpers' who illegally inject industrial-grade silicone into patients. The practice leads to dire health problems, even death. Guest host Jacki Lyden learns more with Laura Rena Murray, who recently reported this issue for the <em>New York Times</em>, and Dr. Malcolm Roth, the new president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/26/140807180/the-illicit-perilous-world-of-pumping?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/26/140807180/the-illicit-perilous-world-of-pumping?ft=1&f=140230006 The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is launching a public safety campaign Monday. It follows many cases of procedures gone wrong at the hands of unqualified surgeons, including 'pumpers' who illegally inject industrial-grade silicone into patients. The practice leads to dire health problems, even death. Guest host Jacki Lyden learns more with Laura Rena Murray, who recently reported this issue for the <em>New York Times</em>, and Dr. Malcolm Roth, the new president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 806 no The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is launching a public safety campaign Monday. It follows many cases of procedures gone wrong at the hands of unqualified surgeons, including 'pumpers' who illegally inject industrial-grade silicone into patients. The practice leads to dire health problems, even death. Guest host Jacki Lyden learns more with Laura Rena Murray, who recently reported this issue for the New York Times, and Dr. Malcolm Roth, the new president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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]]> When Wanting Beauty Becomes An Unhealthy Obsession A third of rhinoplasty patients have body dysmorphic disorder, a new study says. Those with BDD are preoccupied with an imagined physical defect that others can't see — concerns that interfere with daily life. Michel Martin discusses BDD's effects on communities of color with plastic surgeon Anthony Youn. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/08/22/139850484/when-wanting-beauty-becomes-an-unhealthy-obsession?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2011/08/22/139850484/when-wanting-beauty-becomes-an-unhealthy-obsession?ft=1&f=140230006 A third of rhinoplasty patients have body dysmorphic disorder, a new study says. Those with BDD are preoccupied with an imagined physical defect that others can't see — concerns that interfere with daily life. Michel Martin discusses BDD's effects on communities of color with plastic surgeon Anthony Youn. 759 no A third of rhinoplasty patients have body dysmorphic disorder, a new study says. Those with BDD are preoccupied with an imagined physical defect that others can't see — concerns that interfere with daily life. Michel Martin discusses BDD's effects on communities of color with plastic surgeon Anthony Youn.

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]]> Domestic Violence Victims Turn Toward Faith This "Behind Closed Doors" segment explores how Catholic parishes should respond to domestic violence. Guest host Tony Cox speaks with the Rev. Charles Dahm, an associate pastor of St. Pius V Parish in Chicago, and domestic violence survivor Elia Carreon. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/08/15/139640458/domestic-violence-victims-turn-toward-faith?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2011/08/15/139640458/domestic-violence-victims-turn-toward-faith?ft=1&f=140230006 This "Behind Closed Doors" segment explores how Catholic parishes should respond to domestic violence. Guest host Tony Cox speaks with the Rev. Charles Dahm, an associate pastor of St. Pius V Parish in Chicago, and domestic violence survivor Elia Carreon. 808 no This "Behind Closed Doors" segment explores how Catholic parishes should respond to domestic violence. Guest host Tony Cox speaks with the Rev. Charles Dahm, an associate pastor of St. Pius V Parish in Chicago, and domestic violence survivor Elia Carreon.

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]]> Award-winning CNN Anchor Goes 'Transparent' In his new memoir <em>Transparent</em>, Don Lemon writes about growing up in racially divided Louisiana, being molested as a child, and discovering the true identity of his father. In this <em>Behind Closed Doors</em> segment, host Michel Martin speaks with Don Lemon about his memoir, and how writing it led to his coming out as a gay man. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/07/11/137766611/-award-winning-cnn-anchor-goes-transparent?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2011/07/11/137766611/-award-winning-cnn-anchor-goes-transparent?ft=1&f=140230006 In his new memoir <em>Transparent</em>, Don Lemon writes about growing up in racially divided Louisiana, being molested as a child, and discovering the true identity of his father. In this <em>Behind Closed Doors</em> segment, host Michel Martin speaks with Don Lemon about his memoir, and how writing it led to his coming out as a gay man. 820 no In his new memoir Transparent, Don Lemon writes about growing up in racially divided Louisiana, being molested as a child, and discovering the true identity of his father. In this Behind Closed Doors segment, host Michel Martin speaks with Don Lemon about his memoir, and how writing it led to his coming out as a gay man.

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]]> Author Explains Why Those With OCD Are Expert Actors Traci Foust's <em>Nowhere Near Normal: A Memoir of OCD</em> documents her life growing up with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and clinical depression. Foust feared she would drown in the shower if she did not have an even number of shampoo bottles, and that her family would be poisoned if she did not thoroughly wrap leftover lunch meat. In this 'Behind Closed Doors' segment, host Michel Martin speaks with Foust about living with OCD. Mon, 16 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/16/136358414/author-explains-why-those-with-ocd-are-expert-actors?ft=1&f=140230006 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/16/136358414/author-explains-why-those-with-ocd-are-expert-actors?ft=1&f=140230006 Traci Foust's <em>Nowhere Near Normal: A Memoir of OCD</em> documents her life growing up with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and clinical depression. Foust feared she would drown in the shower if she did not have an even number of shampoo bottles, and that her family would be poisoned if she did not thoroughly wrap leftover lunch meat. In this 'Behind Closed Doors' segment, host Michel Martin speaks with Foust about living with OCD. 809 no Traci Foust's Nowhere Near Normal: A Memoir of OCD documents her life growing up with obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and clinical depression. Foust feared she would drown in the shower if she did not have an even number of shampoo bottles, and that her family would be poisoned if she did not thoroughly wrap leftover lunch meat. In this 'Behind Closed Doors' segment, host Michel Martin speaks with Foust about living with OCD.

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