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Sex and Psychology PodcastCommon Things We Get Wrong About Sex (Essential Listen)It turns out that many of the things we think we know about sex aren’t entirely true. So let’s set the record straight and explore what we do and don’t know about sex and the human body.
For today’s show, we’re revisiting one of my favorite conversations of all time, my interview with Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton that originally aired back in episode 53. Dr. Hamilton is an associate professor of Psychology at Mount Allison University in Sackville and host of the podcast “Do We Know Things?”
Some of the topics we explore inc...2024-06-2150 min
Do We Know Things?Periods: Why So Taboo?Aunt Flo, Shark Week, Time of the Month. What is your favourite euphemism to avoid saying the word menstruation? Menstruation happens to half of the population at some point in their lives, but it is taboo in many places. This taboo prevents us from talking openly about menstruation and the menstrual cycle because it is seen as icky and gross. Of all the topics related to sex, the menstrual cycle might be the most shrouded in mystery.How much pain is normal during your period? Is PMS real? When during the cycle is pregnancy a risk? Can...2024-03-1822 min
Dear Lads with Ivan OkelloDr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton (sex researcher) shares how to improve your sex life and intimacyIn this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, a sex researcher and Proffessor at Mount Allison University. We talk about how media consumption shapes our attitudes towards sex, how to explore consent in relationships, and mutual pleasure between men and women. This was such an enlightening conversation and I hope you enjoy. To follow more of Lisa Dawn Hamilton's work, please follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/doweknowthings/ or listen to her podcast https://www.doweknowthings.com/Support the showYou can write to...2024-03-1444 minDo We Know Things?Love is Blind and Birth Control is ComplicatedOn the last episode of DWKT, I promised an episode on the menstrual cycle, but something urgent came up. That urgent matter was the birth control discussion on Love is Blind season 6. One of the couples decides not to have penis-vagina sex because they really, really don't want to get pregnant. At first I judged them, but then thanks to an Instagram post, I came around and realized I was a jerk. Listen as I talk about why we shouldn't judge them, comment on the horror that is sex ed and reproductive health in the U.S., and give...2024-03-0416 minDo We Know Things?The Coolidge EffectWhat the heck is the Coolidge Effect? Sex research nerds will be familiar with this term, but others might not. It is a specific sexual phenomenon named after an urban legend about U.S. President Calvin Coolidge. Sound odd? It is! And the researcher who named it that did it as a hoax. This episode will take us on an oddly detailed journey through rat sex research, examine our human biases about sex, and look at whether or not men need more sexual variety than women.The Coolidge Effect! What do we know? Do we know...2024-02-1925 minDo We Know Things?Notes from the Road - Part 2Part 2 of my 2 month road trip. I visit the Kinsey Institute, attend a kink convention, and contemplate the many abortion-related billboards on my journey through the U.S.A. I also go to the foggy land where the Twilight Vampires live. Sex stuff! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Things mentioned in this episode:The Kinsey Institute Unabashed ConProabort.comPlan C PillsDo you have any burning questions for us to cover in a future...2024-02-0524 minDo We Know Things?Embracing the Solo Life with Peter McGraw: DWKT on the RoadBeing single comes with a lot of stigma! We live in a world where being part of a couple is seen as #goals and anything outside of this, whether it be having multiple partners or choosing to be single come with societal judgment. For single folks, thankfully, there are people like Dr. Peter McGraw who hosts the podcast Solo: A Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life who shares the joys of being a solo. In this episode Peter will define what makes someone a solo vs. just single, tackle some myths about single life, and celebrate the awesomeness...2024-01-1544 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeNon-Monogamy With Lisa Dawn HamiltonPeople think that people are either monogamous or non-monogamous--on or the other. However, emerging research reveals a new perspective on people's sexual and romantic desires. In this Solo episode, Peter McGraw speaks to a neuroscientist and Solo listener, Lisa Dawn Hamilton, about her research that shows the average person sits somewhere in the middle. What do you think? Join the Solo community and tell Peter: https://petermcgraw.org/solo/.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/2024-01-111h 14Do We Know Things?Notes from the Road - Part 1Do We Know Things? is back, baby! After a much longer than planned hiatus, I am thrilled to bring you a new episode of Do We Know Things? On this episode, you will follow along for the part 1 of my 2 month road trip. I will share sex info and sex insights I learned along the way. Sex stuff! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Things mentioned in this episode:Jami Attenberg’s books (I specifically mention being inspired by I Came All This Wa...2024-01-0132 min
The Best Ever You ShowAuthor Lisa McCourt - Free Your JoyLisa McCourt is the author of Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness, as well as dozens of other books about love and joy that have together sold over 9 million copies. She's also host of the popular Do Joy! podcast and Founder of Joy School, where she's taught the secrets of joy for over two decades to thousands of learners. Incorporating the techniques Lisa has gathered from studying with and writing for many of the biggest names in the transformation world, her trainings provide the most effective, streamlined processes available for accessing and maintaining consistent, authentic joy and inner p...2023-08-2945 minDo We Know Things?Circumcision ReduxOn episode 53, I made the questionable choice to delve into the debates around circumcision. I asked for listener feedback, and boy did I get some!On this episode, I am joined again by resident man, Matt Tunnacliffe and we will dig into some of the responses we got after the last episode. As expected, the responses were divided! We talk bias, science, and how many things we still don’t know.Circumcision! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in this episode:Do...2022-06-0728 min
The Sensual RevolutionEp 32: Consent Education + the Truth about Hormones & Desire with Dr. Lisa DawnLisa Dawn Hamilton is an associate professor of Psychology at Mount Allison University. She is a sex educator, sex researcher, and total sex geek. She hosts a podcast called Do We Know Things? that digs into research and interviews experts about things we often misunderstand about sex.In this episode, we dive into:How we can use sex education to reduce sexual violenceDo men have higher sexual desire than women?How do hormones like testosterone actually play into sexual desire and consentHow different cultures and historical periods associate sexuality with gender dynamicsExpansive consent education and the...2022-05-1849 minDo We Know Things?Sexuality and Reproductive Health in FictionStories are fundamental part of the human existence and have existed since we have had language. We form our cultures and belief systems around stories. Writers of fiction have the gift of being able to create entire worlds through the stories they tell. I partnered with the Frye Festival to interview authors who do just that. This episode is different than most Do We Know Things? episode where I dive into the research on a specific sexuality topic. Instead of science, this episode focuses on art. I am joined by authors and translators Aimee Wall, Clém...2022-05-0340 minDo We Know Things?The First Cut is the Deepest: Penile CircumcisionPenile circumcision. It’s a big deal! People have very strong feelings about it. For some it is a religious rite of passage, for others it is a health imperative, and for others it is genital mutilation and should be banned.On this episode, I will explore the controversies around penile circumcision: does it affect penile sensitivity? Does it offer any health benefits? Is it ethical? And why do we see penile genital surgery as different than other kinds of genital surgery.Circumcision! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find ou...2022-04-1940 minDo We Know Things?The Nightmare of EndometriosisEndometriosis is a debilitating chronic pain disease that affects millions of people in North America, but many people have never even heard of it. People suffering from endometriosis are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and ignored by many in the medical community. This episode follows the story of three women who have endometriosis: from initial symptoms, the epic journey to diagnosis, and the limited treatments available. Andrée-Anne, Léonore, and Maggie share their pain, the medical gaslighting, and the frustration of having a disease with no cure.Endometriosis! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let's find ou...2022-03-2238 minDo We Know Things?Lube, Glorious Lube!Until Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Katie Kelly asked me if I was going to do an episode about lubrication, I had no idea how much I didn't know! I thought lube was pretty basic. Turns out, there's a lot to know, especially about water-based lubes. I also think not enough people are aware of the importance of lube. It helps things feel better whether you are talking solo sex, hand sex, vaginal sex, or anal sex. There is a lube for every occasion. It helps for reducing pain and increasing pain. pleasure.Lube! What do we know...2022-03-0922 minDo We Know Things?The Pill, Your Partner(s), and YouHave you seen the many media articles or talk shows that say being on hormonal contraceptives can make you choose the “wrong” partner? Have you ever wondered if this was true? I realized it was high time that I investigate this research to see how the pill affects who we choose. On this episode, I delve into the research on genetic compatibility, hormonal changes on the pill, whether or not any of this matters when choosing a partner, and how smelly t-shirts factor in.Genetics and the pill! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find...2022-02-2126 min
After Sex Ed12: Does The G Spot Exist? with Dr. Lisa Dawn HamiltonThis episode is all about the G spot, the clitoris, and female anatomy. Sabrina brings on Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton to answer questions like, does the g spot exist? Do we know how many nerve endings are in the clitoris? What is the Cosmopolitan G spot controversy? Are all studies on the female anatomy reliable? Tune in to hear more!
Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton is a psychology Professor at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick and host of the "Do We Know Things" Podcast, which is an excellent sex education podcast. Her research interests l...2022-02-2149 minDo We Know Things?The Need for Nuance in Stories of NonmonogamyConsensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationships are increasing in number, and there is more curiosity and awareness about these kinds of relationships than ever before. Rachel Krantz, author of Open: An Uncensored Memoir of Love, Liberation, and Non-monogamy is my guest on this episode. We talk about her story of beginning her non-monogamous journey in a relationship that involved manipulation and emotional abuse. We also explore misconceptions about non-monogamy and the challenges and benefits of non-monogamous relationships.Non-monogamy! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out!Links mentioned in this episode:...2022-02-0741 minDo We Know Things?Restorative Justice: A More Human Process for SurvivorsListen. We all know there's a problem with the way the legal system handles sexual assault cases. Anyone who has been through it or has heard about or read about a survivor's experience knows how horrible and retraumatizing the process can be. But what if there was a different way. A more human way. That's where restorative justice comes in.My guest on this episode is Marlee Liss, a sensuality coach and an advocate for restorative justice. Marlee is a survivor of sexual assault and was the first person in Canada and the U.S. to...2022-01-1045 minDo We Know Things?Mini-episode - The Serotonin AddendumWhat do we actually know about serotonin and infatuation? On the last episode, I explored the neuroscience of infatuation and explored possible myths, which turned out to be mostly true. But I was left with additional questions about serotonin. It turns out, we don’t know as much as I thought about serotonin and love. The links between serotonin and love seem to be a story we have told so many times, we forgot it’s mostly just a story.Serotonin! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out!Listen...2021-12-2808 minDo We Know Things?Is Love a Drug?Infatuation. Limerence. New relationship energy. All are words for the intense, sometimes overwhelming feelings people experience in new relationships. This feeling can feel like a drug. There is euphoria when you are with the person and withrawal symptoms when you are not. Others have said the infatuation shares symptoms with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Is love a drug? Is it like OCD? In this episode, we examine the research to see what we know about love.Love! What do we know? Do We Know Things? Let’s find out!Listen to me talk more about th...2021-12-1420 minDo We Know Things?The Reality of FantasiesDo you have a favourite sexual fantasy? Dr. Justin Lehmiller asked over 4000 people to answer this question and many other fantasy related questions in the largest study on fantasies ever done. In this episode, Justin talks about his research on people's favourite sexual fantasy, which he explores in his book Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How it Can Improve Your Sex Life.Listen in as I ask him what we need to know and what we misunderstand about sexual fantasies. And you can find out if your top fantasy is...2021-11-2930 min
The Dawn Quest PodcastIf you're being too hard on yourself today... how to shut up the inner critic!Are you guilty of being a little too hard on yourself lately? In this week's episode of Essentially Women, I share how negative self talk can be a 'no-no' for our mental and physical health - and what to do when we get stuck in the habit of being really down on ourselves and our "internal critic" just won't shut up! Plus - my daily affirmation to help you be kinder to yourself today.Links in this episode:People's words and actions can really shape your brain - Li...2021-11-2024 minDo We Know Things?Hiding in Plain Sight: Discovering the ClitorisDid you know a man, actually several, had to "discover" the clitoris? On today’s episode, I welcome Sarah Chadwick, author of The Sweetness of Venus: A History of the Clitoris. We will learn about the ups and downs in the life of the clitoris: it’s involvement in witchcraft, its repeated “discovery” and repression, and why we need more nicknames for it. The Clitoris! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesFind Sarah Chadwick on Instagram.2021-11-1538 minDo We Know Things?Does Abstinence Work?Abstinence is preached as being 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STIs, which is true if it works. But how often does abstinence fail? In this episode, I try to figure out the typical use abstinence failure rate. A textbook I once had said 20%. Is that true? Tune in to find out!Abstinence! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in this episodeDonate to Scarleteen!Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn...2021-11-0114 minDo We Know Things?Sex Education: Not Just for KidsWhen you think of sex education, what springs to mind? I bet a mildly awkward class with a mildly uncomfortable teacher talking about periods, where babies come from, and possibly putting a condom on a wooden penis. Does that sound about right?We often think sex education is for kids, but the sex ed we get as kids from parents and schools is lacking, so we get a lot of our info from friends and media. It is rare that we get realistic sex education and even rarer to get queer sex education as kids or...2021-10-1833 minDo We Know Things?Questions from a Confused MonogamistThis is the 3rd episode in a 3-part series on monogamy and nonmonogamy. In this episode I will explain consensual nonmonogamy (CNM), which can be broadly defined as any type of relationship where people are having sexual, romantic, or intimate relationships with more than one person. As a researcher, educator, and practitioner of CNM, I am used to thinking about and talking about it all the time, so to get some perspective, I brought in my monogamous podcast collaborator, Matt Tunnacliffe to ask questions from a somewhat confused monogamist.Consensual Non-monogamy! What do we know? Do...2021-10-1140 minDo We Know Things?41 - Why are You So Obsessed with Monogamy?Canada and the U.S. (and many other societies) are completely obsessed with monogamy. And by obsessed, I mean, they structure their entire social and legal systems around the assumption of monogamous relationships. In this episode, part 2 in the series about monogamy and nonmonogamy, we delve in the the "why" behind the monogamy preference. Is it biology? Is it culture? Listen now to find out!Monogamy! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Script for this episode: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesHosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn...2021-09-2830 min
Sex and Psychology PodcastEverything You Think You Know About Sex Is Probably WrongHave you ever heard that there are 8,000 nerve endings in the clitoris, or that the clitoris has twice as many nerve endings as the penis? These statements appear as facts in countless social media posts, news articles, and books. There’s just one problem with them, though—they’re wrong. It turns out that so many of the things we think we know about sex and that we hear repeated over and over just aren’t true.
That’s why this episode of the podcast is all about what we don’t know about sex. To help us set the r...2021-09-2250 minDo We Know Things?40 - What is Monogamy?One of my areas of research is monogamy and nonmonogamy. One of the questions I have been interested in since early on is how do we define monogamy? I started with monogamous and nonmonogamous voles. But it turns out, the monogamous voles aren't even sexually monogamous. Are any animals monogamous? What about humans? What about you? How do you define monogamy? Do people in your life define it the same way? Have you ever had a detailed conversation about what monogamy means to you? This and many more questions in this episode of Do We Know Things? 2021-09-1428 minDo We Know Things?August Break - Mini-EpisodeWhew. It's summer. It's hot. I'm tired!Do We Know Things? is taking a break, but will be back on Aug 30 with the first episode in a 3-part series on monogamy and nonmonogamy. In this mini-episode, I have some g-spot updates and a question for listeners! Also, if you are looking for a new research-y podcast, I highly recommend my new fave Maintenance Phase podcast: Wellness & weight loss, debunked & decoded.Find the script for this episode with notes and references at https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodes 2021-08-1605 min
Ripple EffectSex EducationDr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton is an Associate Professor at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, the host of Do We Know Things? podcast and a dedicated sex educator. Lisa Dawn reveals the most common misinformation around desire and sexual satisfaction for people with vulvas, the lack of sex eduction as it relates to clitoral stimulation and insight on how to talk to your children about sex. Content warning: this episode discusses sex, sexuality and genitalia.2021-08-0336 minDo We Know Things?39 – Rethinking Femininity: Understanding FemmephobiaWhen I say the word femininity, what comes to mind? What words would you use to describe femininity? Do you think things associated with femininity are less important or valid than things associated with masculinity? Have you ever thought about it before? On this episode of Do We Know Things, I interview Dr. Rhea Ashley Hoskin, a femme researcher known for her work on Femme Theory and her work on femmephobia, which identifies the ways society devalues and regulates femininity. I will tell my story of understanding my own internalized femmephobia and how I learned to rethink femininity. Dr...2021-07-2031 minDo We Know Things?38 - The G-spot is Not a SpotYou likely have heard of the Grafenberg spot, or G-spot, as it is more commonly known. The G-spot has had some pretty good PR since it was named in the 1980s, and it has really become a household name. But what if I told you, there is actually no such thing! A combination of misunderstanding the bodies of people with vulvas and the continued influence of Freudian ideas about orgasms has led to a bit of an obsession about the G-spot. On this episode of Do We Know Things?, I will explore the history of the G-spot, explain why...2021-07-0622 minDo We Know Things?37 - Time to Get Aroused?One bit of sex advice I have seen floating around the internet, particularly on Instagram, is that it takes cisgender women 20 minutes to get fully aroused. This is presented as a contrast to cisgender men, who are, I guess, faster than that? I never see any man-stats presented, but it is implied that men need to slow down to ensure their female partner gets to her fully aroused state. In this episode, I dive into the research to see how long it takes to get aroused. I realize the questions doesn't really make sense, and I give...2021-06-2223 minDo We Know Things?36 - Oxytocin: What's Love Got to Do With It?If you have heard of oxytocin before, you have probably heard about it as “the love hormone” or “the cuddle hormone.” Oxytocin has other nicknames too. It’s called the morality molecule, the hug hormone, and although it is less catchy, I like to point out, it’s also the racism hormone. Those are just a few of the things oxytocin has been implicated in. But how can one hormone do all of those things?Oxytocin! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Links mentioned in the show:Have you e...2021-06-0827 minDo We Know Things?35 - Do Menstrual Cycles Sync?Most people with a period think that menstrual cycles sync up with people we spend a lot of time with, whether it is friends, coworkers or roommates. This phenomenon is called menstrual synchrony. But is it a real thing or is it just a coincidence? What do you think? Tune in to this episode to find out what the research says. Menstrual cycles! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! Links mentioned in the show: Have you experienced a menstrual cycle change after your COVID vaccine. Participate...2021-05-1139 minDo We Know Things?34 - Sex Work and the LawDo you know the laws about sex work? Do you know the difference between the "Nordic" model, decriminalization, and legalization of sex work? What about the difference between sex work and sex trafficking? When talking to my partner Jeremy, it dawned on me that not everyone follows sex work laws as closely as I do, so we thought we should make an episode about Canadian sex work laws through the ages. We cover sex work laws from the 1700s up to the current confusing laws that really need to be fixed. Sex work! What do we...2021-04-2755 minDo We Know Things?April Break - Consent and Rejection with BK Chan (Re-release)These days, talk of consent and consent education is increasingly common. I would argue that it is the most important part of school-based sex education, even though it is still not explicitly included as part of some provinces’ curricula. Of course, it’s one thing to tell people that they need to get consent about sexual activity, but having conversations about sex is hard! Kids and adults often don’t know how to have conversations about sex, or they are afraid that asking for consent just sets them up for rejection.In this second episode in the 3...2021-04-1236 minDo We Know Things?33 - Sex Toys & Safety Sex toys, while once highly taboo, have been increasing in popularity and visibility over the last two decades. While most people don’t necessarily talk openly about their sex toys, advertising, websites, and brick and mortar stores selling high quality sex toys are much more visible than they used to be. But did you know that the sex toy industry is completely unregulated? My guest on today’s podcast, Sarah Brynn Holliday is a sex toy safety expert. Sarah will share info on how to know which sex toys are safe, where to buy toys from, and what...2021-03-2942 minDo We Know Things?March Break - To Pee or Not to Pee RevisitedThis week we're going to revisit my most controversial episode, where I investigated if it's necessary to pee after sex! We'll be back in two weeks with our regularly scheduled programming!Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website: https://www.doweknowthings.com/episodesMusic and editing Jeremy Dahl https://www.palebluedot.ca/Script assistance by Matt Tunnacliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-1517 minDo We Know Things?Sex, Stress, and COVID - Crossover episode with Succeed Under Stress podcastFor this episode, I am flipping things a bit and playing an episode of the Succeed Under Stress podcast where I was interviewed by my friend, clinical psychologist, and podcast host Dr. Jonathan Horowitz. We talked about stress and sex with a focus on how COVID affects our sex lives. Tune in to hear me unscripted and offering sex tips during times of COVID. Hosted by Dr. Jonathan HorowitzGuest Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-03-011h 02Do We Know Things?31 - Intersex: Beyond the BinaryHumans brains like to put things into neat mental boxes, but the world is not neat and doesn't fit easily into categories. Most people don't know that biological sex can be something other than male or female, but there are millions of people who are intersex. It's shocking that there is not more awareness about intersex, and in this episode, I aim to increase that awareness. I also point out that the very existence of intersex people means that sex isn't binary, contrary to what trolls on the internet would have you believe. "Intersex isn't uncommon...2021-02-1518 minDo We Know Things?Winter Break - Orgasms from PVI (Re-release)This episode is a re-release of the first ever episode of Do We Know Things?Media depictions of heterosexual sex are all about penile-vaginal-intercourse (PVI), which always seems to lead to mind-blowing orgasms for women. Sex educators say only about 25% of women have orgasms from PVI, though. Where does that number come from? Is it accurate? Orgasms! What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out!Also, I play the trailer for a new podcast called This is Fine: A podcast about stress, burnout, and resilience. Click here t...2021-02-0125 minDo We Know Things?30 - What Does it Mean to be Emasculated?What comes to mind when you think of emasculation? If you are like most people, you probably think about it metaphorically. My guest on this episode, Dr. Richard Wassersug studies emasculation in the literal sense. He studies people who remove their testicles by choice (a.k.a. voluntary eunuchs) and those who are chemically castrated through testosterone suppressing drugs. Listen in on this fascinating interview of the world of emasculation that most people have never thought of. Emasculation! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Links discussed in th...2021-01-1838 min
Succeed Under StressDr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton | Sex, Stress, and COVIDDr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, Canada. In her professional research, Dr. Hamilton explores the intersection of behavioral neuroscience, social psychology, and clinical psychology with a focus on human sexuality and stress. She is interested in the relationship between stress and sex, monogamy and non-monogamy, and sex education. In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Hamilton has served as the Executive Director of the Canadian Sex Research Forum since 2015. She is also the host of the Do We Know Things? podcast and the Founder of Sex...2021-01-131h 01
This is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceTake the Rest You Need | MadisonAre you getting enough sleep? Do you take time to rest? Sleep and rest are so critical to our health and well-being. Many people are being robbed of sleep because of capitalist pressures to always be productive or because they must work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Sleep is a necessity. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.Read by Shannon ReidLinks mentioned in the showThe Nap Ministry https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website.2021-01-1216 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceWriting for Relief | AliciaA great way to deal with stress and to build resilience is to get all your feelings and frustrations out in writing. There's a ton of scientific evidence that supports it too! Writing about emotional or traumatic experiences can lead to better mental and physical health. Listen to this episode to learn all about it!Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1221 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceSelf-Compassion 101 | MadelynOne of the best things we can do for ourselves is to grant ourselves compassion when we make mistakes or don't live up to our own expectations. Self-compassion is an old concept, but one that is newly being studied in psychology. This episode will take you through the basics of self-compassion so you can start talking to yourself and caring for yourself like you do for others. Links mentioned in the episodeNeff's Self-Compassion Scale https://self-compassion.org/test-how-self-compassionate-you-are/ Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website.2021-01-1223 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceTackling the Tiger: Emotion Regulation | MollyEmotion regulation is something we do all the time, often without even realizing it. It's a pretty impressive skill, though! One we take for granted until we end up in a potentially embarassing emotional outburst. Suppressing our emotions isn't the best either. So, how do you find that happy medium. This episode reviews the research on emotion regulation and offers tips on how to be the master of your emotional domain.Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for...2021-01-1222 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceRestorative Justice for Healing Harm | EmmaThe criminal-legal system causes a lot of stress and trauma for both victims and perpetrators. It doesn't have to be that way. Restorative forms of justice focus on healing and repairing harm that has been caused, as opposed to just punishing people. In this episode, Emma will review the basics of restorative justice and tell some restorative justice success stories. Links mention in the showCommunity Justice Initiatives https://www.cjibc.org/get-involved/Amplify RJ https://www.amplifyrj.com Canadian Department of Justice (search for Restorative Justice) https://www.justice...2021-01-1218 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceBuilding Resilience in Children | BethanyAre you a parent? Then you definitely want to listen to this episode where Bethany reviews the latest research and gives concrete suggestions for how to raise resilient kids. Even if you aren't a parent, you will likely learn something, or at least be amused by the fun anecdotes. Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1225 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceFeeling Lonely? You Are Not Alone | SylviaHumans are a social species. This means, we need other humans to survive. Being isolated from others, say, during a global pandemic, can be really stressful. Connecting with others, even virtually, can help buffer stress and build resilience. This episode tells us all about the benefits of social interactions and invites you to reach out and make connections.Read by Matt Tunnacliffe.Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1216 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceLet's Get Moving!: Physical Activity and Stress | EmmaStress sucks. Sometimes exercise sucks too. It’s so wild how two sucky things are related to each other in so many ways. Did you know that physical activity is a stressor, but is also a great way to deal to stress? Listen to this episode to hear how stress and physical activity go together. Maybe you can listen while you go for a walk. Let's get moving!Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1220 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceBurned Out: The End of the Match | MichaelWe often associate burnout with caring professions, but it can happen to anyone. High stress jobs where an individual has little control and does not see a bigger purpose can lead to burnout. This episode examines burnout in jobs other than caring professions and offers solutions for both individuals and companies. DFind a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1221 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceBurnout When Caring is Your Job | AnneBurnout is defined as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a decreased sense of accomplishment. It occurs when people are overworked and don't see a bigger purpose for what they are doing. This is especially common in caring professions, such as nursing, teaching, and social work. This episode will review the research on burnout in caring professions and offer suggestions for battling burnout. Read by Molly HospersFind a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1217 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceBreaking the Cycle of Trauma and Addiction | KiaraTrauma and addiction are a cycle, one leading to the other. To address substance use issues, it is important to also address the trauma that may underlie them. In this episode, Kiara also talks about the influence of intergenerational trauma and how to break the cycles of trauma and addiction through trauma-informed care, connection with community, and using holistic approaches like the medicine wheel.Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1222 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResiliencePoverty Stress: Fight Poverty, Not the Poor | ClaireSo many stressors we experience are chronic and systemic. Poverty is one of those stressors. The stress of struggling to meet basic needs can affect our mental and physical health. This episode reviews the research on the harms caused by poverty. Poverty is a systemic crisis that needs to be solved. Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1221 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceToday's Trauma, Yesterday's Attachment | ShelbyOur attachment styles are formed in early childhood. Attachment to caregivers can be secure or insecure and our early life experiences can influence how we function in relationships as adults. Our attachment styles as adults can affect how we respond to stress and how we seek help. Learn about attachment and its influences on our lives in this episode. Read by Lisa Dawn HamiltonFind a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1218 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceBody Image Stress is Chronic Stress | NoemieIf you regularly worry about your how your body looks, have you ever considered it as a form of chronic stress. That constantly looming pressure and worry can affect us negatively in more ways than one. Listen to hear how to push back against this stress and challenge the Bikini Industrial Complex.Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1213 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceGuilt and Shame are Stressful | LukeGuilt is the feeling that you have done something wrong. Shame is the feeling that you are not worthy as a person. Both can be major sources of stress in our lives. Why do we experience them? And how do we cope? Listen now to find out. Links mentioned in the showAnxiety and Depression Association of America https://adaa.org/Find a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1217 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceThe Benefits of Acute Stress | ShannonDid you know stress can be good for you? It's true! Acute stress is adaptive and has many important functions. Join Shannon as she tells us all about the benefits of stress!Links mentioned in the showBuilding Resilience in Children episodeFind a script for this episode on the Mount Allison Psychology Department website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-1218 minThis is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceIntroducing This is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and ResilienceDo you experience stress? Are you feeling burnt out? Do you want to learn skills for individual and community resilience? If this sounds interesting, listen to this trailer to find out the topics that will be covered on This is Fine: A Podcast about Stress, Burnout, and Resilience. Created by students at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB, Canada. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2021-01-0801 minDo We Know Things?29 - The Joy of VibratorsHave you heard the story of how and why vibrators were invented? If so, it’s probably wrong. What about risks of desensitization from vibrators? That’s a myth too. There are so many myths surrounding vibrators! This episode will challenge those myth with evidence, and I will also throw in some sex toy store recommendations. Vibrators! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and sex educator.Find the script for this episode on our website https://www.do...2021-01-0421 minDo We Know Things?28 - Myths of Male DesireIt's reinforced so much by our media culture, it's almost become a cliche: Men are horny ALL the time. This simplified version of men’s sexuality is also often repeated by researchers and other experts. I am excited to challenge some myths about heterosexual men’s sexual desire with my guest Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray who is a therapist, author, and desire mythbuster. We'll go beyond the stereotypes to explore a more nuanced view of male sexual desire.Men's Desire! What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Hosted by Dr. Lisa...2020-12-2141 minDo We Know Things?27 - Biology of SexThis episode of Do We Know Things? examines the things we are often taught about the biology of sex differences. It is definitely a science-nerd episode, but it focuses on biases in research that affect half the population! In particular, I wanted to address the oft repeated lore that ‘female is the default sex.’ I am joined by brilliant biologist and gender studies professor, Dr. Anne Fausto-Sterling, one of my research heros! What do we know about the biology of sex? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Hosted by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilt...2020-12-0724 minDo We Know Things?26 - Anniversary Episode: Top 5 Sex Myths and More!Did you know Do We Know Things? is officially one year old!? To celebrate, I’m going to revisit a few topics from the last year, including the Top 5 sex myths I have busted over the past year! I also have more info about merkins, pubic hair, and art as an update from the last epsiode. And I’ll be speaking with Tasia Alexopoulos from the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada about developments in abortion access and rights since we last spoke.What do we know? Do we know things? Let’s find out!Hosted...2020-11-2427 minDo We Know Things?25 – The Hair Down ThereAfter a recent convo with a friend about pubic hair. I realized I didn't know where the current trend of pubic hair removal started, even though I thought I did! This led me to think of all the other pubic hair things I had heard over the years. Does pubic hair serve a protective factor? Does removing your pubic hair increase risk for STIs or other problems? What about crabs (a.k.a pubic lice)? Pubic hair, or the lack thereof, is a hot topic, and I clearly didn’t know much about it. On this episode, I am go...2020-11-0923 minDo We Know Things?24 - Orgasms Do Not Equal Sexual SatisfactionThink of your last sexual encounter, either by yourself or someone else. What do remember? What was the best part? Was it the orgasm? What if you didn’t have an orgasm? Would that be a disappointment? Can you have good sex without orgasms? Can you have bad sex with orgasms?We often equate orgasms with sexual satisfaction, but isn’t there more to sex than orgasms? On this episode, I will go into ridiculous detail about what orgasms are, talk about bad orgasms, and also explore what actually makes for great sex. On t...2020-10-2620 min
Amplify RJ (Restorative Justice)6. Rethinking Justice for Sexual Assault (Crossover episode with "Do We Know Things")Send us a textToday's episode is crossover with the podcast “Do We Know Things” by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton. She is a psychology professor and sex educator and the podcast challenges the thing people think they know about sex. This episode "Rethinking Justice for Sexual Assualt" aired in June of 2020. It features an interview with me (David) breaking down Restorative Justice for her audience and an interview with Mia Hunte of Hidden Water NYC sharing how circle work helped her heal from her sexual assault. The content is heavy, especially in the second half, but it’s defi...2020-10-221h 00
Pickle Planet PodcastTeaching parents how to talk with our kids about sexSexual education has come a long way from stilted 'the birds & the bees' conversations of the past - and yet parents still often find themselves stumbling for the best way to provide their children with the information they need, when they need it, in a way that's age appropriate. Thankfully, we can turn to Sex Ed East for help!
Sex Ed East is run by Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, a sex educator, researcher, & professor, with sex educator Bonnie Fisher, a research coordinator at the Mount Allison Sexual Health Lab. Through workshops...2020-10-1922 min
Turn Me On166 - The Science of Falling in LoveThere is information out there on how to stay sexy in the cold, and Jeremie learns what a camisole is. The hosts share a brain boner from a small town gal in Eastern Canada wrestling with her heteronormative identity. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, psychology professor and host of "Do We Know Things" podcast , breaks down the neuroscience of New Relationship Energy. $5+ PATRONS: check out the video version of today's foreplay! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-151h 21Do We Know Things?23 - Should You Stop Masturbating?Do you have a penis? Do you feel unmotivated? Do you jerk off too much? Do you have erectile dysfunction? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the No Fap movement would be happy to provide you with some answers. If you haven’t heard of it before, r/NoFap is a subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/NoFap/ ) community dedicated to men (mostly) talking about quitting masturbation. On this episode of Do We Know Things? I dig into the history of NoFap, examine some of the research informing it, and look at how...2020-10-1336 minDo We Know Things?22 - Virginity isn't RealWhat is virginity? Judging by the media, it's a pretty big deal! Hundreds of songs are written about it. Every TV teen drama has that very special episode where the two leads decide to do it (or not). Whole movies are based on the premise of horny guys trying to "get some" for the first time. But what if I told you virginity isn't real? That's right! Despite everything you've watched, listened to, and read about virginity being this huge deal... it's not a thing!Join guest host Julia Kaufmann as she asks......2020-09-2832 minDo We Know Things?21 - The Pros and Cons of PornPorn. For many people in the past century, porn was something you had to go looking for. But that all changed in the past couple of decades...With the invention of high speed internet and streaming technology, porn is very easily accessed by anyone with an internet connection.Porn is a hot topic that brings up a lot of emotions. The increase in availability of porn has also been associated with an increase in arguments about whether or not porn is harmful. This question comes from concerns about the treatment of performers in porn...2020-09-1446 minDo We Know Things?20 - All About the ClitorisOn this episode of Do We Know Things?, I discuss the greatest thing of all.. the clitoris!Although it is slowly changing, there is so much the average person does not know about the clitoris. Although one "fact" that gets repeated again and again is that there are 8,000 nerve endings in the clitoris. It has been completely meme-ified. But, is that true? It wasn’t until a student asked me about clitoral nerves directly that I started looking into it and was shocked by what I found. On this episode I will talk ab...2020-09-0120 minDo We Know Things?August Hiatus - Mini EpisodeHi!There is no episode this week. We are taking a brief summer break. I have included a few sex ed related recommendations in this brief episode to help the wait for the next episode of Do We Know Things?Sex Ed East website https://www.sexedeast.ca/Subscribe to the Sex Ed East biweekly newsletter http://eepurl.com/g8Ry7zExplore More Summit https://www.exploremoresummit.com/Women of Sex Tech Con https://womenofsextech.com/wost-con-2020Find the script for this episode with...2020-08-1704 minDo We Know Things?19 - Awkward Questions from Confused GuysSo much of sex advice and information is targeted to straight, cisgender women, except, of course, for penis enlargement and boner pills. That is just spammed in a constant stream at anyone who might have a penis. online, most of the sex educators with big youtube channels and Instagram followings are mostly women with mostly women following them. Today I am joined by resident man, Matt Tunnacliffe who is going ask a bunch of questions that many confused straight guys might want to know about.We will talk about penis size, oral sex, cumming etiquette and m...2020-08-0336 minDo We Know Things?18 - Let's Talk About ShameShame is one of my favourite things to talk about. Seriously! It is the worst thing to experience, but because of its power over so much of our lives, I find it endlessly fascinating. Shame is my explanation for basically everything. And the more I learn about it, the more I think I am right! Well maybe not shame, specifically, but the things we do to cover up shame. We drown it in alcohol, smother it with sex, cloak it with rage and defensiveness.On this episode, I am joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Nanci Argueta...2020-07-2035 min