When Hookups Become Assault: A Brave Story of Consent, Healing & 'I'm Way Too Hot for This' -Caroline's Story

Caroline bravely shares her story of assault, consent, and healing—driven by love for her sisters and the phrase, "I'm way too hot for this." -Paris Hilton Consent, sexual assault, and hookup culture are misunderstood far too often on college campuses. In this 7 On Sundays™ episode, hosts Dr. Chez Leeby and Stephanie Boye speak with Caroline, a courageous young woman who shares her deeply emotional story of experiencing sexual assault during a college hookup. Her raw account reveals how failed sex education, alcohol, and cultural pressures blur the lines of consent and leave students vulnerable. Caroline bravely opens up about: The dangerous myths surrounding consent in college hookup culture Why affirmative consent is not enough — and why enthusiastic consent must be the standard The emotional aftermath of non-consensual encounters The role of alcohol and "casual sex" in normalizing assault How she reclaimed her strength by embracing Paris Hilton's empowering phrase: "I'm way too hot for this." What makes Caroline's story especially powerful is her motivation: she shares with deep bravery and emotion because she never wants her little sisters to experience the trauma she endured. Caroline turns her pain into purpose, embodying the role of a protective big sister and a voice of resilience. This episode is essential for students, parents, and educators who want to understand the reality of consent, assault, and healing in today's hookup culture. RESOURCES RAINN (Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network) 800.656.HOPE,online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)   TIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning 00:54 Welcome to 7 on Sundays 01:26 Introducing Caroline's Story 03:08 Caroline's Experience of Assault 09:43 Understanding Consent 14:27 Impact on Relationships and Self-Worth 17:27 Learning to Identify Sexual Assault Setting Boundaries in your Relationship 25:30 Finding Self-Worth During Sex 33:21 Exploring Modern Sexual Norms 38:48 Healthy Intimacy and Communication 42:11 Reflecting on Self-Worth 44:36 Wrap-up: The Power of Consent Education