Ep.25: Bystander Intervention: People Taking Care of People

In this episode of The Better Way?, Zach and Hui sit down with Emily May, President and Co‑Founder of Right To Be, whose work has transformed global understanding of harassment and bystander intervention. Emily shares the origins of her movement; breaks down the powerful 5Ds framework to bystander intervention; and explains how these simple, accessible tools help everyday people safely intervene in moments of harm and reduce trauma for those targeted (in life and at work!). But the conversation goes even deeper. Emily offers grounded optimism for a fractured world, arguing that stories shape empathy, empathy builds community, and "community is our immunity.” She reminds us that solving massive societal challenges begins with small, repeatable human actions—and that people are far more eager to take care of each other than we often realize. This is an episode filled with practical guidance, hope, and heart.