Today on the podcast, April and Danielle are joined by Alexander Pines, the Assistant Director for Global Diversity Education and Training in the Office of Global Inclusion at NYU. He facilitates workshops on power, privilege, and identity for faculty, students, and staff across campus. Alexander holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and a BA from Columbia University. He has essays published in BOMB, The Rumpus, The Black Warrior Review and elsewhere.
In this episode, April and Danielle get personal with Alexander and talk about using his work voice in his personal life and how different boundaries can feel in various environments. Alexander shares the number one conflict that he gets into with his partner and how he goes from fine to a monster and how he overcomes these moments. Listeners will also hear how Alexander has learned to be wrong gracefully and how he has shifted to thinking fun weekend are going to Target.
This episode may be activating for some. Be sure to listen to your body and take care of yourself!
If you or someone you know has experienced a sexual assault or relationship violence, we encourage you to reach out for support.
NYU Students: Contact the Wellness Exchange at 212-443-9999 or chat using their app and/or Sexual & Relationship Respect Services
For everyone: Contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233
For more show notes and resources, visit: https://www.nyu.edu/students/health-and-wellness/services/healthy-living/good-sex-at-nyu.html
