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# Episode 44: The Athlete Hero Worship That Protects Abusers—And How To Stop It with Laura Borichevsky
- URL: https://www.terraincognitamedia.com/episode-44/
- Published: 2026-09-10T14:15:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-10T14:44:02.000Z
- Author: Erin Monahan
- Tags: accountability, criminal justice system, sexual assault, rape culture, outdoor culture and safety survey, laura borichevsky, gender based violence, believe survivors, sexual violence, seekhaven, nims purja, andy lewis, sketchy andy, charlie barrett

[Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qLd9NJy0j14pIEocNrJYO?si=I2yPS8H6TxCIxw5RINPWpg&ref=terraincognitamedia.com). [Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/pmqOqIlxj6Q?ref=terraincognitamedia.com).

In [this episode of the Terra Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qLd9NJy0j14pIEocNrJYO?si=I2yPS8H6TxCIxw5RINPWpg&ref=terraincognitamedia.com), I’m joined by certified Holistic Sex Educator, [⁠Laura Borichevsky⁠](https://www.instagram.com/lauragoesthere/?ref=terraincognitamedia.com), founder of [⁠Sex Outside⁠](https://sexoutside.org/?ref=terraincognitamedia.com) as we discuss the critical intersection of sexual assault and gender-based violence prevention and the outdoor industry.

Our conversation takes us in a myriad of directions from her transition from She Explores to Sex Outside, from white feminism to UTIs, from imperialism to internet trolls, and you bet we dive deep into the toxic culture of hero worship in the outdoor industry and how it fosters the perfect conditions for predators.

In an effort to make the outdoors safer for all, Laura just launched the [⁠Outdoor Safety and Culture Survey 2026⁠](https://sexoutside.org/survey?ref=terraincognitamedia.com), so we can be more informed, educated, and prepared when it comes to centering and supporting survivors.

We hope you’ll [⁠take the survey⁠](https://sexoutside.org/survey?ref=terraincognitamedia.com) and spread the word!!

If you’re a survivor, this one’s for you. We believe you and we’re with you in solidarity.

Tune in for lots of support, no bullshit, and transparent truth-telling. And check the links below for extra resources 👇

[⁠Laura Borichevsky’s Instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/lauragoesthere/?ref=terraincognitamedia.com)

[⁠SexOutside.org/survey⁠](https://sexoutside.org/survey?ref=terraincognitamedia.com)

[⁠RAINN’s facts and stats on sexual violence⁠](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://rainn.org/get-informed/sexual-violence-statistics/&source=gmail&ust=1789063979635000&usg=AOvVaw3zC12M%5FHuMXCphkhetmjE3)

[⁠EEOC Risk Factors for Harassment⁠](https://app.notion.com/p/Podcast-Episode-with-Laura-Borichevsky-Questions-Outline-Potential-Rabbit-Holes-to-Explore-3d263c08aed0808895e5e261cf802cd5?pvs=21&ref=terraincognitamedia.com)

**Recommended Listening:**

Sex Outside podcast episode: [⁠⁠“Overlooked Tools: Preventing Sexual Assault & Harassment in the Outdoors”⁠](https://sexoutside.org/episodes/overlooked-tools?ref=terraincognitamedia.com)

**Recommended Reading:**

[⁠*An Indigenous Peoples’ History* by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz⁠](https://bookshop.org/p/books/an-indigenous-peoples-history-of-the-united-states-roxanne-dunbar-ortiz/667c2074c2fdba3f?ref=terraincognitamedia.com)

[⁠*Nasty Work* by Ericka Hart⁠](https://bookshop.org/p/books/nasty-work-resist-systems-explore-desire-and-liberate-yourself-ericka-hart/475fe59c2e45d870?ean=9780593497975&bkshp-astro=t&ref=terraincognitamedia.com)

**Terra Links:**

[⁠*Terra Incognita Media* website⁠](https://www.terraincognitamedia.com/)

[⁠*Terra Incognita Media* instagram⁠](https://www.instagram.com/terraincognitamedia/?ref=terraincognitamedia.com)

[⁠Grab your FREE Guide to Toxic Masculinity in the Outdoor Industry](https://www.terraincognitamedia.com/guide/)