<![CDATA[The Introverted Upstander]]>

Welcome to The Introverted Upstander, my name is Sasha. 

I am an American mom of three great kids who are in high school and college, married to the same wonderful guy since 2004. 

I like audio books, and walking the dog and playing sand volleyball with my husband and our friends. I am a planner, in fact, I often enjoy researching and booking vacations as much as I enjoy going on them. I love doing 1000-piece puzzles and spending time with friends, preferably just 2 or 3 at a time. 

I am also deeply, deeply concerned about what is happening in our country right now. But I have struggled with finding my own voice in an environment that always seems dominated by the loudest and the most extreme. How can I possibly implement action in a way that has any chance of helping, when I am far more comfortable reading a great book with a kitty snuggled on my lap? Is there a way for me to help without fundamentally changing who I am? 

To be honest, I’m not sure, and it’s a little scary, but I have to do something, and I am betting that there are a lot of you out there who feel just like I do.

The Introverted Upstander is available now wherever you get your podcasts. 

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 00:41:13 GMTWed, 11 Feb 2026 18:40:55 GMT60Sasha Graham<p></p><p>Welcome to The Introverted Upstander, my name is Sasha. </p><p></p><p>I am an American mom of three great kids who are in high school and college, married to the same wonderful guy since 2004. </p><p></p><p>I like audio books, and walking the dog and playing sand volleyball with my husband and our friends. I am a planner, in fact, I often enjoy researching and booking vacations as much as I enjoy going on them. I love doing 1000-piece puzzles and spending time with friends, preferably just 2 or 3 at a time. </p><p></p><p>I am also deeply, deeply concerned about what is happening in our country right now. But I have struggled with finding my own voice in an environment that always seems dominated by the loudest and the most extreme. How can I possibly implement action in a way that has any chance of helping, when I am far more comfortable reading a great book with a kitty snuggled on my lap? Is there a way for me to help without fundamentally changing who I am? </p><p></p><p>To be honest, I’m not sure, and it’s a little scary, but I have to do something, and I am betting that there are a lot of you out there who feel just like I do.</p><p></p><p>The Introverted Upstander is available now wherever you get your podcasts. </p>episodicSasha Grahamsportswillsaveusall@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Is Trump's Disastrous Cabinet Finally Facing the Music?]]>The episode provides an overview of the US cabinet, highlighting Trump's controversial appointments based on loyalty rather than expertise. It delves into specific controversies surrounding cabinet members, their actions, and the real-world impact of their decisions. The episode also emphasizes the importance of public pressure on Congress to hold cabinet secretaries accountable for their behavior.

]]>2c78cabd-884f-4d8f-bd3c-8bdb5489034aFri, 06 Mar 2026 20:49:12 GMT<p>The episode provides an overview of the US cabinet, highlighting Trump's controversial appointments based on loyalty rather than expertise. It delves into specific controversies surrounding cabinet members, their actions, and the real-world impact of their decisions. The episode also emphasizes the importance of public pressure on Congress to hold cabinet secretaries accountable for their behavior.</p><p></p>no00:13:034Is Trump's Disastrous Cabinet Finally Facing the Music?full<![CDATA[What To Do As a Witness or a Detainee During an ICE Raid: Essential Rights & Rescources]]>A popular sports bar here in Arizona was recently raided by DHS while customers looked on with confusion and concern. Seeing the videos of people who had just been trying to have some chicken wings and a beer suddenly thrust into the middle of chaos, really drove home for me how unpredictable all of this. In today's episode I review the American Civil Liberties Union's recommendations for what to do if you are faced with a raid, as a bystander or a detainee.

Know Your Rights - ACLU - https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/

]]>e3b730da-abf3-409f-901e-3c4a65366a81Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:31:12 GMT<p>A popular sports bar here in Arizona was recently raided by DHS while customers looked on with confusion and concern. Seeing the videos of people who had just been trying to have some chicken wings and a beer suddenly thrust into the middle of chaos, really drove home for me how unpredictable all of this. In today's episode I review the American Civil Liberties Union's recommendations for what to do if you are faced with a raid, as a bystander or a detainee.</p><p>Know Your Rights - ACLU - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/" target="_blank">https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/</a></p>no00:13:023What To Do As a Witness or a Detainee During an ICE Raid: Essential Rights & Rescourcesfull<![CDATA[Reframing Strength Without Self-Sacrifice]]>To be upstanders for others, we have to put on our own oxygen masks first—and keep putting them back on when they slip.

You are not weak for feeling overwhelmed.
You are not selfish for seeking joy.
And you are not alone.

Connect with the community:
Instagram: @theintrovertedupstander
Email: theintrovertedupstander@gmail.com

Because strength can be quiet.
And courage doesn’t have to be loud.

]]>e1353237-3720-453c-8e94-7c069b8039d6Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT<p>To be upstanders for others, we have to put on our own oxygen masks first—and keep putting them back on when they slip.</p><p>You are not weak for feeling overwhelmed.<br />You are not selfish for seeking joy.<br />And you are not alone.</p><p>Connect with the community:<br />Instagram: @theintrovertedupstander<br />Email: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:theintrovertedupstander@gmail.com" target="_blank">theintrovertedupstander@gmail.com</a></p><p>Because strength can be quiet.<br />And courage doesn’t have to be loud.</p>no00:22:112Reframing Strength Without Self-Sacrificefull<![CDATA[Courage Doesn’t Have to Be Loud: The Introverted Upstander]]>Welcome to the very first episode of The Introverted Upstander. In this opening conversation, host Sasha Graham lays the foundation for what this podcast is—and what it isn’t. She’s not a political expert, historian, or extremist. But in a moment that feels urgent and overwhelming, she’s asking a deeply personal question: How do introverts show up courageously in times of injustice?

]]>1b3b37a0-5959-4a9c-a05e-773ae73dc454Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:31:42 GMT<p>Welcome to the very first episode of <i>The Introverted Upstander</i>. In this opening conversation, host Sasha Graham lays the foundation for what this podcast is—and what it isn’t. She’s not a political expert, historian, or extremist. But in a moment that feels urgent and overwhelming, she’s asking a deeply personal question: <i>How do introverts show up courageously in times of injustice?</i></p>no00:08:431Courage Doesn’t Have to Be Loud: The Introverted Upstanderfull<![CDATA[Trailer-The Introverted Upstander]]>Welcome to The Introverted Upstander, my name is Sasha. 

I am an American mom of three great kids who are in high school and college, married to the same wonderful guy since 2004. 

I like audio books, and walking the dog and playing sand volleyball with my husband and our friends. I am a planner, in fact, I often enjoy researching and booking vacations as much as I enjoy going on them. I love doing 1000-piece puzzles and spending time with friends, preferably just 2 or 3 at a time. 

I am also deeply, deeply concerned about what is happening in our country right now. But I have struggled with finding my own voice in an environment that always seems dominated by the loudest and the most extreme. How can I possibly implement action in a way that has any chance of helping, when I am far more comfortable reading a great book with a kitty snuggled on my lap? Is there a way for me to help without fundamentally changing who I am? 

To be honest, I’m not sure, and it’s a little scary, but I have to do something, and I am betting that there are a lot of you out there who feel just like I do.

The Introverted Upstander is available now wherever you get your podcasts. 

]]>94f2259a-948c-4e7c-aa50-c85df78580caWed, 11 Feb 2026 19:28:22 GMT<p>Welcome to The Introverted Upstander, my name is Sasha. </p><p></p><p>I am an American mom of three great kids who are in high school and college, married to the same wonderful guy since 2004. </p><p></p><p>I like audio books, and walking the dog and playing sand volleyball with my husband and our friends. I am a planner, in fact, I often enjoy researching and booking vacations as much as I enjoy going on them. I love doing 1000-piece puzzles and spending time with friends, preferably just 2 or 3 at a time. </p><p></p><p>I am also deeply, deeply concerned about what is happening in our country right now. But I have struggled with finding my own voice in an environment that always seems dominated by the loudest and the most extreme. How can I possibly implement action in a way that has any chance of helping, when I am far more comfortable reading a great book with a kitty snuggled on my lap? Is there a way for me to help without fundamentally changing who I am? </p><p></p><p>To be honest, I’m not sure, and it’s a little scary, but I have to do something, and I am betting that there are a lot of you out there who feel just like I do.</p><p></p><p>The Introverted Upstander is available now wherever you get your podcasts. </p>no00:01:27Trailer-The Introverted Upstandertrailer