{"podcast":{"title":"Mature Allure","slug":"mature-allure-6379397","podcast_index_feed_id":6379397,"rss_url":"https://feed.ausha.co/aKYMQfGk0K21","website_url":"https://www.matureallure.net/","image_url":"https://image.ausha.co/ta9yF2Bnzcp4EH06424mFmDyymc51YfcrjdcDHeH_1400x1400.jpeg?t=1724045123","author":"Sherri Oliver","episode_count":133,"summary":"At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not fear it. People who listen to the Mature Allure podcast come for conversations, insight, and community. We inspire women to love themselves at every stage of life and break free from the constraints of ageism. A go-to source for the celebration of life's journey, we're here to help you tap into your \"Mature Allure.\" Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T18:17:12.006348+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397"},"episode":{"title":"When Power Skews Consent: The Legal Truth About Workplace Harassment","slug":"when-power-skews-consent-the-legal-truth-about-workplace-harassment","published_at":"2026-03-17T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397/when-power-skews-consent-the-legal-truth-about-workplace-harassment","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397","url":"https://podcast.ausha.co/mature-allure/when-power-skews-consent-the-legal-truth-about-workplace-harassment","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/https://audio.ausha.co/kkNVlh60wekJ.mp3?t=1773707692","summary":"What happens when something looks consensual on the surface—but power makes it anything but? In this powerful episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. sits down with employment discrimination attorney Brittany Stevens Alper to unpack one of the most complicated and often misunderstood realities in the workplace: how power dynamics can blur the line between consent and coercion. Brittany is a partner at Phillips & Associates PLLC and a fierce advocate for employees facing sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation—particularly in high-pressure corporate environments where silence often feels safer than speaking up. Together, Sherri and Brittany discuss the emotional, professional, and legal realities women face when navigating uncomfortable or unsafe workplace dynamics. From subtle behaviors that many people dismiss to the fear of retaliation that keeps so many silent, this conversation sheds light on what employees should know about workplace harassment, their rights, and their power. This episode is a reminder that your instincts matter, your experiences are valid, and knowledge is one of your greatest protections. In This Episode We Discuss: How power changes the meaning of consent in the workplace A supervisor's authority over promotions, compensation, and job security can make situations appear consensual when they are actually influenced by pressure or fear. The subtle red flags of workplace harassment Workplace harassment isn’t always obvious. Repeated uncomfortable interactions, objectifying behavior, gaslighting, or isolation from colleagues can all signal deeper issues. Why many women stay silent Fear of retaliation, career damage, and financial instability often keeps people from speaking up—even when they know something isn’t right. The emotiona…","meta_description":"What happens when something looks consensual on the surface—but power makes it anything but? In this powerful episode of Mature Allure , host Sherri O. si…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1662,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mature-allure-6379397/episodes/when-power-skews-consent-the-legal-truth-about-workplace-harassment/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mature-allure-6379397/when-power-skews-consent-the-legal-truth-about-workplace-harassment.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}