Congresswoman Cori Bush joins Demi to share the life experiences that led her to public service. The first Black woman to represent Missouri in Congress, Cori speaks with empathy and equity about the topics both she and Demi are passionate about.

This episode contains sensitive content, some of which is related to sexual trauma, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Please listen with care.

For resources and information, visit the National Sexual Violence Resource Center at www.nsvrc.org or Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), which organizes the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline.

Everyone deserves relationships free from domestic violence. When you're ready, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is there to listen with confidential support 24/7/365. Call 1-800-799-7233, chat at thehotline.org or text “START” to 88788.

For resources and information related to substance abuse, you can visit www.samhsa.gov.

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