Not Today, Predators! – Ep. 42

A female runner stops for a bathroom break and gets attacked from behind. Little did the predator know that he did not choose easy prey. Kelly Herron said, “Not today, mother f@#!er!” and she meant it, fighting back successfully in that moment and then starting a whole movement around her now-famous line. Join the co-hosts in The Escape Pod this week for an episode featuring true crime, a truly incredible escape artist, and tips from self-defense experts who want to give you a fighting chance, too.    Bullet Points of Key Topics and Markers:  Topic #1      :49 Co-host escapes a stinky situation.  Topic #2    8:57 Intro to Kelly’s story of escape.  Topic #3  23:31 Tips Kelly learned in self-defense class that saved her.  Topic #4  40:26 Advocate for following one’s intuition offers tactics to stay safe.  Topic #5  51:41 Escapism, co-host-style!    Resources & Links  https://www.girlswhofight.co/post/the-survival-signals-that-indicate-danger-the-gift-of-fear-by-gavin-de-becker  Jan 6, 2020. Caitlyn Pilkington. https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/assault-survivor-kelly-herron-story/  April 14, 2019. Maggie Ryan. https://hellogiggles.com/self-defense-moves-escape-attacker/   https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/kelly-herron-sexual-assault-story-45966885  https://www.crime-safety-security.com/Self-Defense.html  https://www.girlswhofight.co/post/ten-self-defense-strategies-women-need-to-know To sign up for Girls Who Fight Back Newsletter    Sign up to be a Patron today! Get access to the Patron-Only Facebook Group, Bonus Episodes, and more.   https://www.escapepod.live    Do you have a story that you want to share with EscapePod? Or do you just want to reach out to us with your comments and thoughts?   General mail: [email protected]   Submit listener stories: [email protected]