This week, Jimanekia discusses the profound impact of trauma on personal and professional journeys, particularly in the realm of sexual education and advocacy. Jimanekia shares her experiences as a survivor and how these experiences shaped her work as a sex educator and advocate for marginalized voices. This discussion emphasizes the importance of community, the need for comprehensive sex education, and the challenges faced in addressing sexual violence in society. Jimanekia also talks about 'Tending the Garden,' a project she founded aimed at creating safe spaces for survivors, highlighting the necessity of inclusivity and support for all individuals affected by sexual assault.
Jimanekia Eborn (she/her) is a Queer Media Consultant, Comprehensive Sex Educator, and Sexual Assault & Trauma Expert. With a Masters in Health Psychology, she has worked in mental health for the past 14 years in sex education and sexual trauma support. Jimanekia is the host of Trauma Queen - a podcast mini-series for survivors of assault and our allies. The podcast focuses on uplifting voices in all communities and exploring our collective journey to healing. Jimanekia is the Founder of Tending The Garden, a healing retreat for survivors, focused on survivors that have been marginalized.
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Jimanekia is the founder of Tending the Garden, an organization for marginalized survivors who are looking for community, healing, education, and growth. They strive to provide this community through the retreat, workshops, live events and resources.
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Keywords
trauma, sexual education, sexual assault, community healing, empowerment, mental health, survivors, inclusivity, sex positivity, accountability
