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Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleTrailblazer Pamela SandersonOur Trailblazer series continues with Pamela Sanderson, the first Native American author to write contemporary romance about Native characters in Native community. Pamela joins us to talk about her writing journey, about her decision to write and independently publish romance, about the need for more Native American romance in the world. We so enjoyed this conversation, and we’re grateful to Pamela for joining us to tell her story.Listen to all the Trailblazer episodes.If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fu...2025-07-151h 36
Life on the Margins: An Urban Native ExperienceBeyond Borders: Reimagining Colonial Lines Pt 1 with Rebecca Nava Soto, Sylvia Pinto, and Erika NJ AllenIn this episode, live from the Cincinnati Playhouse, we delve into a complex conversation on colonial borders and explore how relationships and reimagining can reshape our understanding of these divisions. Through powerful narratives we examine the intersections of identity, culture, and land, highlighting the importance of reconciliation and connection in healing our shared world.
Special thanks to Devin Dabney and Victoria Awan for music and production.
2025-06-271h 03
My Book Bestie Said It's GoodMy Book Bestie Said It’s Good - But Was It Really? 💯In this episode of My Book Bestie Said It’s Good, we’re chatting all about the books we recommended to each other - with no spoilers.From surprising favorites to unexpected misses, we’re sharing honest takes, hot tea, and a few TBR-worthy gems. Cozy up and get ready for the ultimate book bestie review session!List of books mentioned in the episode:Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries – Heather FawcettPractice Makes Perfect – Sarah AdamsLights Out – Navessa AllenGod of Malice – Rina KentDivine Rivals...2025-05-0432 min
Voice Acting Stories254. Voice Actress Rebecca Davis Part 2If anyone has been affected by the LA wildfires please reach out to NAVA and the Redcross! https://navavoices.org/cal-fire-request-fund/ https://www.redcross.org/ Welcome to Voice Acting Stories! On this week's episode, we have the Part 2 featuring Award Winning Voice Actress Rebecca Davis. We talk about The VO Community and giving back, the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Strike, #BeBrad, and so much more! Join us for a two-part adventure and learn a few things as well. A huge shout out to VA for VO for sponsoring today's episode. If you need help with your VO business check them...2025-03-1926 min
Sex Ed Before BedCreating Queer CommunityIn this episode, Bex (she/her) is joined by Aislin (she/her) and Stella (she/they) to discuss what queer community means, how to find and build inclusive spaces, and the challenges of representation in the arts and athletics. They share personal stories, insights, and shoutouts to local queer organizations making a difference.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
Welcome to the podcast & guest introductions
04:30 - Defining Queer Community
Aislin & Stella share their personal definitions of community and discuss the importance of safety, belonging, and shared experience.
12:15 - Toronto’s Queer Community & Inclusivity
Acknowledging privilege and the...2025-03-1553 min
Voice Acting Stories253. Voice Actress Rebecca Davis Part 1If anyone has been affected by the LA wildfires please reach out to NAVA and the Redcross! https://navavoices.org/cal-fire-request-fund/ https://www.redcross.org/ Welcome to Voice Acting Stories! On this week's episode, we have Award Winning Voice Actress Rebecca Davis. We talk about reading Harry Potter, her love of sugar and traveling, when she knew she wanted to be an actor, and so much more! Join us for a two-part adventure and learn a few things as well. A huge shout out to VA for VO for sponsoring today's episode. If you need help with your...2025-03-1224 min
Jesus 91125 Dec 24 – The Twelve Days of Christmas Story ClarifiedToday's Topics:
1, 2) Rebecca Evan on The Twelve Days of Christmas. Snopes says the story is not true, but they are woke liberals
3, 4) Cardinal Gregory and the "Dominant" Rite
https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/cardinal-gregory-and-dominant-rite/2024-12-2651 min
In the Mood For: A Bookish PodcastEpisode 47: Ten Before the EndBonnie and Mary chat about the ten books they're aiming to read before the year is out and some wild holiday novellas!Hot Frosty (Netflix)The Holidate (Netflix)Love Hard (Netflix)Let it Snow (Netflix)I think You Should Leave (Netflix)Salt Kiss, Sierra SimoneSalt In the Wound, Sierra SimoneHoney Cut, Sierra SimoneHeavenbreaker, Sara WolfNalini SinghLegendborn, Tracy DeonnBreath Mints Battle Scars (a03 fic no longer available)Truly Madly Deeply, Alexandria BellefleurNever Keep, Caroline Peckham & Susanne ValentiBrutal Boys of Everlake Prep, Caroline Peckham & Susanne ValentiHarlequin Crew, Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti Mary 10 Before the EndHeavenbreaker, Sara W...2024-12-0452 min
Encounter CulturePainting Wildstyle Out in the Streets with Graffiti Writer Strike and Art Curator Rebecca GomezWhat is art, and who gets to define it? The Convergence x Crossroads: Street Art from the Southwest exhibition at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque provides an entry point to this conversation. Former National Hispanic Cultural Center curator Rebecca Gomez and street artist Strike have a lot to say about the challenges and contradictions inherent to creating a street art exhibition. By bringing street art into a museum setting, the exhibition challenges stereotypes, blurs the boundaries between gallery art and street art, and invites viewers to reflect on what it means to create art in t...2024-11-1347 min
Ask a BooksellerMinnesota booksellers talk recommendations, BookTok and how Gen Z is saving bookstoresSummer is winding down, but that doesn’t mean the causal beach read is going anywhere. MPR News host and newscaster Emily Bright spoke with three booksellers from Minnesota about current trends and their favorite reads during a live conversation at the Minnesota State Fair.Pallas Erdrich, co-manager of Birchbark Books in Minneapolis; Char Klimek, owner of Hearthside Books in Watertown; and Amy Erickson, owner of Bluebird Books in Detroit Lakes, discussed romantasy, BookTok and how Gen Z is saving bookstores.Click the audio player above to listen to their full discussion and ch...2024-09-0358 min
The Clip Out - Peloton Fitness NewsKendall Toole Reveals Why She Left Peloton Plus Book Club With Ross Rayburn
Kendall Toole’s classes not being purged…for now.
Kendall offered more insight into her exit.
Form Feedback comes to the Guide.
Law firm perks include Pelotons at work.
Introducing instructor high fives.
Another store closing.
Peloton Quick Hits.
Dr. Jenn - Overcome your disinterest in Peloton.
Becs Gentry gets honest.
Emma Lovewell on maternity leave.
Irene Kaymer to teach Pilates.
Hannah Frankson IG post about her love of strength training.
Instructor Games – Power Walking on the Tread.
PSL instructors tried the world’s toughest exercises.
Rebecca Kennedy changed her routine.
Tunde was Faces of Fitness Chicago.
Alex Toussaint has a new release with Pu...2024-08-021h 24
The Clip Out - Peloton Fitness NewsKendall Toole Reveals Why She Left Peloton Plus Book Club With Ross Rayburn
Kendall Toole’s classes not being purged…for now.
Kendall offered more insight into her exit.
Form Feedback comes to the Guide.
Law firm perks include Pelotons at work.
Introducing instructor high fives.
Another store closing.
Peloton Quick Hits.
Dr. Jenn - Overcome your disinterest in Peloton.
Becs Gentry gets honest.
Emma Lovewell on maternity leave.
Irene Kaymer to teach Pilates.
Hannah Frankson IG post about her love of strength training.
Instructor Games – Power Walking on the Tread.
PSL instructors tried the world’s toughest exercises.
Rebecca Kennedy changed her routine.
Tunde was Faces of Fitness Chicago.
Alex Toussaint has a new release with Pu...2024-08-021h 23
Well-ReadEpisode 138 - Summer 2024 Book PreviewIt’s that time again…the books we’re looking forward to, publishing June through August!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Ann’s picks:
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry (releases June 4)
– The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry
– The Essex Serpent (show)
Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay (releases June 11)
– A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
– The Blair Witch Project (film)
It’s Elementary by Elise Bryant (releases July 9)
Nicked by M.T. Anderson (releases July 23)
– Feed by M.T. Anderson
Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell (releases July 30)
– Landline by Rainbow Rowel...2024-06-1951 min
Grace and Growth with Addie#174: Open Door Romance with Kassie King and Stephanie SkeesIt is no secret that I LOVE the Novel Neighbor. I love the community and the people and the events. I am thrilled to get to introduce you to Kassie King and Stephanie Skees as they work on the newest piece of the Novel Neighborhood, Open Door Romance in the Next Door Space. This romance bookstore is going to level up the community for readers in the St Louis area. Kassie and Skees share all the behind the scenes in opening Open Door, how we can help and then spill the tea on the books they can’t stop ta...2024-04-0452 min
Culture ColanderTrue Crime: “Murder is bad vibes”Audra and Elisa attempt to unpack why true crime content is so pervasive, why women are the biggest consumers, the missing white woman syndrome, and what our desires say about us. This episode pairs best with falling asleep to ASMR instead of the news.
Book Recommendation
Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession, Rachel Munroe
Keep the conversation going
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Sources
“The 25 Best True Crime Books of All Time,” A. Mana Nava & Rebecca Oliver Kaplan, The Mary Sue
“100 Most-Watched TV Series of 2022-23: This...2024-03-051h 08
SowGrow Marketing CouncilSGMC: Client communications, content curation engines, branding and more.In this episode of the SowGrow Marketing Council, experts discuss client communication strategies, content curation engines, social media trends, email marketing developments, brand identity and media relations.
Experts include Stephanie Richards, SowGrow PR; Rebecca Brizi, management consultant and author; Kurt Uhlir, Ethereal Innovations; Virginia Nava Hieger, Transformative Power; Yanna-Torry Aspraki, EmailConsul; Sarah Stewart, SowGrow PR and more.
Learn more about the SGMC at www.sowgrowpr.com/marketing-council.
2024-01-2356 min
Art HangEpisode 22: Hanging w/ Rebecca Nava Soto at Voodoo Brewing CompanyOn this Art Hang, we interview Rebecca Nava Soto. We hang and drink a flight at Voodoo Brewing Co. on 8th Street, downtown Cincinnati! This bar is just around the block from The Weston Art Gallery where Rebecca currently has a show called-Ritual of Imagination and Reconnection. Her art is Influenced by research into glyphic writing systems and material inspired by collective and ritualistically made wood-shaving. We talk about the show, being a brown artist, art school, family and other things.2023-10-1747 min
Creativity SquaredEp19. ArtsWave “Truth & Healing” Part 3: Daniel Noel, Rebecca Nava Soto, Gabriel Martinez Rubio, Deqah Hussein-Wetzel, K.A. Simpson & Desirae Hosley“I am healing because I want to breathe unapologetically. I am healing because I need to embrace love again. I am healing because I deserve to be loved.” - Desirae “The Silent Poet” Hosley, ArtsWave “Truth & Healing” ArtistCreativity Squared is proud to support and partner with ArtsWave and to bring you this special three-part series featuring the phenomenal artists and grant recipients selected for this year’s ArtsWave Black and Brown Artists Program.These episodes include vignettes of our interviews. For the full video versions of these conversations, visit https://CreativitySquared.com or the Creativity Squ...2023-09-071h 06
New Books in Literary Studies5.4 The Meat and Bones of LifeWith the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets.Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what’s at sta...2023-05-1848 min
Novel Dialogue5.4 The Meat and Bones of LifeWith the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets.Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what’s at sta...2023-05-1848 minNew Books in Literary StudiesThe Meat and Bones of LifeWith the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets.Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what’s at sta...2023-05-1848 min
New Books in LiteratureThe Meat and Bones of LifeWith the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets.Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what’s at sta...2023-05-1848 min
New Books in Native American StudiesThe Meat and Bones of LifeWith the publication of her most recent novel, White Horse, Erika T. Wurth breaks from the realism that characterized her earlier fiction and ventures into horror. White Horse follows Kari, an urban Native living in Denver, as a family heirloom belonging to her long-missing mother launches her into a world of the uncanny: ghosts and monsters lurch into real life and portals transport her into scenes from the past that reveal traumatic family secrets.Wurth speaks with critic Leif Sorensen and host Rebecca Evans about what abides at the intersection of politics and craft, and what’s at sta...2023-05-1848 min
Encounter CultureWhat Have the Trees Seen? New Mexico Folklore at Los Luceros Historic Site with Carly Stewart and Rebecca WardOctober may reign supreme as the spookiest season, but ghosts roam the picturesque grounds of Los Luceros all year round––or so say Carly Stewart, Site Manager, and Rebecca Ward, Instructional Coordinator, of the culturally significant and geographically secluded property. In part one, Encounter Culture host Charlotte Jusinski and her guests introduced audiences to the epic history of New Mexico’s newest historic site. In part two, the trio invites curious minds to set aside plausible explanations in favor of a “spirited” trip around Los Luceros’ atmospheric acreage. Otherworldly encounters at Los Luceros include heavy windows mysteriously opening on t...2022-10-2632 minSowGrow Marketing CouncilBranding strategies, social media marketing, earned media coverage and more.In this October 2022 episode of the SowGrow Marketing Council Podcast, experts discuss branding strategies, techniques to brainstorm with clients, social marketing that boosts online sales and identifying story topics editors will love.
Experts include: Stephanie Richards, SowGrow PR, Sarah Stewart, SowGrow PR, Rebecca Brizi, management consultant and Virginia Nava, Transformative Power.
For more about the SGMC visit www.sowgrowpr.com/marketing-council.
2022-10-2137 minEncounter CultureEverything Past is Present at Los Luceros Historic Site with Rebecca Ward and Carly StewartEverything past is always present in New Mexico, especially the stories embedded in its land and architecture. People here are as passionate about the state’s hard-working historical buildings as they are about a modest 150-year-old neighborhood adobe. At Los Luceros, New Mexico’s newest historic site, “now” and “then” mingle on 140+ bucolic acres stretching along the Rio Grande's banks about 20 minutes north of Española, on Highway 68. While only open to the public since 2019, the history of this culturally significant (and possibly haunted) place dates back to at least the 1400s. Two of Los Luceros’s most knowledgea...2022-10-1250 min
Through Our LensEpisode 18: Life after Dissertation DefenseIn this episode we discuss what we have been working on since our dissertation defense. As we work to finalize edits we also are leaning into the realization that we are going to be celebrating our graduation in a couple of weeks! Our excitement in the month of March called for rest in April, but we are making sure all the items on our sacred timeline are being fulfilled.2022-04-2244 min
Through Our LensEpisode 17: Dissertation DefenseIn this episode we defend our research work and process in our Dissertation Defense. This was the first in person defense since 2020 and the very FIRST collaborative dissertation at Appalachian State University!!! We were so very excited to share our process and research with our committee and answer questions they had about our decisions during our data collection and throughout our writing. In the final minutes you will hear us officially become Dr. Kimberly Nava Eggett and Dr. Rebecca Burry. We still have some remaining edits to complete, however, it was a great feeling to share our work and...2022-03-231h 05
Through Our LensEpisode 16: We Finally Meet!!!This is the most exciting episode for us! While attending NCTIES (North Carolina Technology in Education Society) Conference, we made plans to meet in person after our last 4 years of working together. The episode starts with Kimberly walking up to the restaurant and sharing the feelings (and nerves) of being able to see each other in person for the first time. We conclude with discussing our current progress and our next steps going forward as we conclude our dissertation work.2022-03-0312 min
Through Our LensEpisode 15: Guest Dr. Vachel MillerDuring this episode we talk with Dr. Vachel Miller the Director of Appalachian State's Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. We talk with him about his dissertation journey and thank him for the support and guidance he has offered us both throughout our journey during course work and in our dissertation phase. 2022-01-2451 minThrough Our LensEpisode 14: Checking In on Data CollectionIn this episode we discuss where we are in our process and our next steps. Since the last episode we have completed our data collection and are analyzing our data for our methodology articles. We talk through our findings and how they will be part of what is included in our final articles and dissertation defense.2022-01-0852 min
Through Our LensEpisode 13: Meet our Doctoral Friends and Support/Accountability GroupIn this episode we talk with LaShawndra White and Laura Shears who are also in the doctoral program at Appalachian State University with us. We discuss meeting each other, surviving orientation and feelings of imposter syndrome, supporting each other during course work, and how we kept each other accountable during the independent writing process of our Qualifying Exams (QE).2021-12-1439 minThrough Our LensEpisode 12: Submitting our First Round of Articles and Continuing Our ProgressIn this episode we discuss our progress this semester. We celebrate turning in our first two articles for review by our committee chair and members. We also discuss how our data collection is going and look to our next steps in our sacred timeline.2021-11-1256 min
Through Our LensEpisode 11: Guest Dr. Tracie McLemore SalinasIn this episode we talk with our final committee member Dr. Salinas. Through our conversation we discuss her background, research interest, and why she chose to be part of our committee. We also talked about being women in leadership roles and in academia.2021-10-301h 02
New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)Film Set Safety and Municipal Elections Preview | 10.29.21Days away from the upcoming election, our Line Opinion Panel discusses the mayoral races in the state’s two largest cities. What role is fundraising playing in both races? Plus, they react to a recent poll from the Albuquerque Journal showing a majority of residents opposed to the bond proposal to build a soccer stadium. How did this become such a polarizing issue?
A group of interested individuals offer their best pitches for and against the Downtown Albuquerque Multi-Use stadium proposal, which is also on the ballot next Tuesday.
And, one week after the deadly, acc...2021-10-301h 23
Through Our LensEpisode 10: Guest Dr. Amy CheneyIn this episode we have one of our committee members join us, Dr. Amy Cheney. We talk about her research and career journey and why we felt like she was a great addition to our committee.2021-10-1451 min
Through Our LensEpisode 9: Guest Dr. Patrick O'Shea our Dissertation ChairIn this episode we talk with our Dissertation Committee Chair, Dr. Patrick O'Shea. We discuss why he decided to join our adventurous journey of a co-dissertation. We also discuss how educational technology has changed over the past 2 years throughout the pandemic and ways education can grow from these changes. 2021-09-301h 08
Through Our LensEpisode 8: Guest Dr. JuanEs RamirezIn this episode we talk with one of our committee members, Dr. JuanEs Ramirez. He shares his dissertation process, his why of working with us, and shares great advice on the process of writing and defending your work. We are so lucky to have him on our committee and excited to continue our work with Dr. Ramirez.2021-09-1552 minThrough Our LensEpisode 7: Starting Our Dissertation JourneyIn this episode we recap the Prospectus along with the IRB process. We also talk about how we are both officially doctoral candidates:) 2021-09-0229 min
Through Our LensEpisode 6: We Have an Approved Prospectus!!!In the episode we discuss finalizing our prospectus and getting the approval of our committee! We also celebrate our completion of our last class for our coursework!!!! 2021-07-3130 min
The Clip Out - Peloton Fitness NewsPeloton's Marketing Spend Reaches New Highs plus our interview with Katrina Sophia
Echelon partners up with Disney's Jungle Cruise.
John Mills joins us to discuss the return of Eric Villancy.
Checking in on how connected fitness companies measure up on social media.
Beachbody unveils their new bike.
Dr. Jenn - When you don't think your best is "good enough."
GQ writes about Cody Rigsby's rise to fame.
Texas News Today covers the same topic in a barely literate fashion.
Jess Sims signs a deal with Nespresso.
Jess Sims shares her favorite stretches with In Style.
Angelo joins us to discuss how menopause affects your nutrition.
Germany has a new instructor - Marcel M...2021-07-301h 44Through Our LensEpisode 5: Finalizing Our ProspectusIn this episode we discuss our problem statement which led us to our research questions. We also delve into the writing process in the doctorate program and our journey thus far.2021-07-141h 02Through Our LensEpisode 4: Special Edition on PodcastingIn this episode we discuss the history of podcasting, educational uses, and pros/cons. We recorded this special edition for EDL:7040 project on Technology Trends. As we utilize podcasting in our dissertation work, we also wanted to highlight how podcasting is a technology trend that can be beneficial in K-12 classrooms as well.2021-07-0833 minThrough Our LensEpisode 3: Green Means Go! Prospectus Time!In this episode we share the exciting news of being approved to be the first co-dissertation at Appalachian State University! We also discuss working on our Prospectus and our next steps in the dissertation process.2021-07-0146 minThrough Our LensEpisode 2: Reworking Our Research QuestionIn this episode, we grapple with the wording of our research question. Preparing to work on our prospectus means getting approval from the Graduate school for a co-dissertation. This week we have worked on reworking/rewording our research question to pinpoint our focus on the what we want to accomplish from our dissertation. We also discover why the Ed.D program was in our cards!2021-06-0927 minThrough Our LensEpisode 1: Grounding our WorkIn this first episode we describe our podcast purpose and discuss our work together on a co-dissertation at Appalachian State. Join us as we grapple with finding our research purpose (our why) and our authentic work through collaborating on our dissertation.2021-05-311h 03
LatinEQUIS47. The Women of LatinEQUISFor Women's History Month, we want to celebrate all the women who have been on the show. Here are some our favorite moments full of insightful advice from some of the episodes featuring badass women. Thank you for being part of the LatinEQUIS family!
Here are the names of all the badass women guests (in order of appearance): Andrea Molina, Yafi Shpirer, Mary Albertoli, Maureen Isern, Nadia Sarmova, Stephanie del Valle, Cristina Nava, Ada Luz Pla, Tatiana Hazel, Alejandra Valdez, Daniella Schwartz, Brenda Banda, Yeniffer Behrens, Lorena Gonzalez, Cindy-Fernandez Nixon, Catalina Lauf, Chelsea Rendon, Paula Torres, Sara Ab...2021-03-1941 minSex Ed Before BedRewrite Your Future: A Rape Prevention Program That's Working1 in 5 university-enrolled women will experience attempted or completed rape. Rape is one of the most underreported crimes - 10% are reported.
A world without rape. A world where sexual violence is rare. This is the goal of Sara's work on Flip the Script, a new Canadian sexual assault prevention program for young cis and trans women to assess, acknowledge and act. This episode is a must-listen for every parent and every young woman.
We talked about how the program works and the positive impact it has had so far. We talked about how young women want to...2021-01-2749 minSex Ed Before BedSelf-Compassion in the Age of COVID-19Dr. Liz Powell is a licensed psychologist, coach, sex educator and veteran. They served in the military for five years and was deployed to Afghanistan for nine months. Despite their experience in counselling and in difficult settings overseas, Liz, like so many others, is struggling this year in a major way. Together, we unpacked important questions:
self-examination as self-compassion in the age of COVID-19
why the hell are we so afraid of our own damn feelings?
why our post-COVID selves will thank us for examining our painful feelings right now and falling apart when we need to
why t...2020-12-1653 min
Shaping the Post-COVID WorldReimagining Capitalism in a World on FireContributor(s): Professor Rebecca Henderson | The world is on fire. Inequality is skyrocketing while climate change threatens to destabilize the entire economy. What can be done? Join us for this online public event at which Rebecca Henderson will talk about her new book, Reimagining Capitalism: How Business Can Save the World.
In her book Henderson argues that the private sector has a critical role to play in addressing the great problems of our time. Drawing on more than ten years of research she suggests that many firms have a compelling economic case for adopting a purpose beyond simple profit maximisation...2020-09-2958 minSex Ed Before BedIt's Normal for Sex to Take WorkWith great attraction comes great sex, forever, right? Not so much.
Jessica Maxwell studies relationships and sex for a living. With Canadian roots, she's now an assistant professor at the University of Auckland. I learned things from her that I started applying to my own life as soon as the conversation ended.
Topics of discussion
Sexual fixed mindset vs. growth mindset
What factors play into long-term relationship satisfaction?
How often are people having sex?
Who else is thinking about how often people are having sex?
A neat quiz to tell your partner what you wa...2020-05-1853 min
Movies Made MeHoliday SpecialIt's the holiday season and I thought it would be fun to hear about the movies that put us in the spirit! I invited listeners to call in and tell me about a movie that means the holidays to them, whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's Eve, or any other winter-time holiday. I've assembled all the responses into a short, fun episode that's perfect to listen to between your holiday celebrations. You'll hear from: Diana Rojek-Skonnord of Happily Ever Aftermath Ginger Wireman 'Becca'lise Deveaux of This Cinematic Life Hannah Fo...2019-12-2330 minSex Ed Before BedPoverty, Class, Culture and Taboo in Langa, South AfricaIn 2019, I traveled to South Africa and Namibia. While visiting Cape Town, I went on a Township Tour with Lele Mbinda and visited his hometown of Langa just outside Cape Town. Lele opened my eyes to not only how people live day to day in Langa, but also how sex is viewed by adults and youth. Heads up that this episode includes a discussion about rape.
We talked about the following topics as they pertain to Langa Township:
the intersection of poverty, class, race, intergenerational differences and culture in how residents talk or rather, do not tal...2019-10-1750 min
NAVA: in conversationEpisode 45: Make or Break in conversation with Esther Anatolitis“I think we'll see organisations essentially deciding which artists get supported as opposed to artists applying directly to a funding body… There's independence at stake: the idea that artists can maintain independent practices where they instigate projects that may or may not operate within an institutional context...”
This podcast looks at Connie Anthes and Rebecca Gallo’s collaboration Make or Break and what happens when arts policy neglects artists.
Make or Break is a collaboration between Connie Anthes and Rebecca Gallo that began in 2015. Make or Break has worked across gallery, institution, festival and nightclub contexts to produce a range of proce...2019-07-1840 minSex Ed Before BedSexual Violence and the Canadian Legal SystemJessica Ruano is the director of The Ghomeshi Effect, a dance-theatre performance about sexual violence and the legal system in Canada.
This interview stayed with me long after I stopped recording. With the proliferation of #metoo narratives in the media, this conversation is a much-needed dissection of sexual violence from several vantage points. Jessica doesn't give quick and easy answers, instead, she approaches this murky issue meticulously, using stories and research to punctuate her points.
Together, we grappled with these questions and more:
What kinds of people commit sexual violence?
Are there good people and...2019-01-2153 minSex Ed Before BedMale Sexual Trauma and Hope for HealingA fascinating discussion with Rick Goodwin. Rick is at the forefront of Canadian programming for men who have experienced sexual and/or physical childhood abuse. The statistics and the impact are alarming to say the least. Rick relays two decades of experience in a concise way and we still found time to talk about #metoo, Netflix, the US military and more.
Here's a snap of what you'll learn:
When men experience trauma, how long do they tend to keep it secret?
What is emotional integrity and why are more men interested in it now?
How is #m...2018-12-191h 08Sex Ed Before BedSex Myths UncoveredSex Myths Uncovered is a panel I was asked to host in Toronto. If you ever wanted to hear a complex, nuanced, high-level conversation about sex politics, this is it!
A groundbreaking, funny, frank conversation from five very distinct, brilliant vantage points. We asked the public to submit questions in advance and answered them on air. 'Twas awesome!
Sex Myths Uncovered will unbox the mysteries, misunderstandings, and curiosities surrounding women’s sexual health. The conversations explore both the physiological and the psychological, with voices from the medical community, sex work activism and sexual health education. Pa...2018-07-111h 35Sex Ed Before BedUnpacking PolyamoryOn this episode, I partner with Vanessa and Maggie, hosts of 21 Questions, to speak with revered sex therapist and social worker, Angie Gunn.
Angie addresses our questions about polyamory, also known as consensual non-monogamy, ripping apart misconceptions about people who practice it and how they practice it. She also shares the dramatic life events that led her to this profession and lifestyle.
Hear tidbits on:
the myriad ways consensual non-monogamy is practiced
the discrimination polyamorists face
establishing what you need from a relationship and how to set boundaries
control and ownership in monogamous culture
po...2018-01-0653 minSex Ed Before BedSexual Self-Esteem and TantraSofia Fortin is the founder of the Happy Vagina Project. Her mission is to create connections between the art of sex, feminine woo woo and unleashing your inner awesome. Sofia is a certified sexuality coach and sex educator who is inspired to help women and men reconnect with their inner spark and reignite their love of life and their relationships.
During this enlightening chat, Sofia breaks down what tantra actually is (it's not what you think) and she answers an important question: Does improving your sex life and raising your sexual confidence ripple outwards to other...2017-11-1948 minSex Ed Before BedMindful MasturbationCaitlin Roberts is a savvy somatic sex educator; she helps people discover how to feel more pleasure using the knowledge that rests in their bodies. Recently she challenged herself to spend 30 minutes a day masturbating mindfully for 30 days - the results were explosive. What does it even mean to masturbate mindfully? Get ready to rethink all the ways you get jiggy, 'cause I sure did.
We get chatting about:
how mindful self-touch has changed her sexual and non-sexual life in a massive way
the way we see masturbation as a means to an end
the way...2017-09-0947 minSex Ed Before BedMaking Love on Camera - Day in the Life of a Porn Star"Fuck rap, I'm gonna do porn". - Malcolm Lovejoy
Malcolm Lovejoy is a Toronto-based porn star. He started as an emcee and rapper, and still dabbles in those things, but now his main source of income is porn.
Porn gets a bad rap sometimes. What Malcolm does is known as alternative porn, working with Spit, the city's "authentic alt-porn" collective.
Malcolm divulged:
- how porn is a better way to meet women than making music
- how sex empowers him
- what it's like having sex on the...2017-08-2700 minSex Ed Before BedNavigating ConsentKaren B.K. Chan is a legendary sex educator in Toronto, Canada. For more than 20 years, she's been teaching youth, adults and couples about sex, sexuality and emotional intelligence, but I first learned about her when someone showed me a clip of her talking about consent. She was chill, funny, and gave her audience a lot of respect. I could see how her approach worked.
Consent is one of the main reasons I wanted to be a sexual educator and it was a privilege to talk about how vague and messy consent navigation is with someone so...2017-08-2658 minSex Ed Before BedChronicles of a Trans LifeWes Heney was born female. That is, he had the anatomic composition or body of a person most people would see as female. As Wes reached puberty, he grew breasts that he detested. He dressed like a guy and wanted to be treated as such. He sensed a profound disconnect between his body (anatomic sex) and who he felt he was - his gender identity.
In episode 4, Wes tells the unforgettable full story. I ask some basic questions about:
What's it like taking testosterone?
What kind of stigma did you encounter?
What was yo...2017-07-301h 00Sex Ed Before BedPleasure and Politics: What drove a Social Psychologist to open a Sex Shop?Veronica is a social psychologist, and the owner of The Nookie, a downtown Toronto sensuality shop. V describes her escape from corporate life into value-based entrepreneurship, manifested in a sex shop that urges all genders to seek more pleasurable experiences.
The theme song is Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyon. Edited for time and volume. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/Little_Lily_Swing/Tri-Tachyon_-_01_-_Little_Lily_Swing
2017-07-3042 minSex Ed Before BedDay in the Life of a Sex TherapistSo what does a sex therapist do?
Matthew Ridley is a Pre-Clinical Fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and holds an M.Sc. from the University of Guelph in Couple and Family Therapy.
In episode 3, Matthew and I talk about how he provides queer and sex-positive sex therapy for couples and singles and address these questions and way, way more:
Is there a "normal" when it comes to sex?
How can refuting ideas about how we think sex is supposed to be ignite our private lives?
Is...2017-07-3030 minSex Ed Before BedSex Education in Ontario: Then and NowCarly is a sex educator, she visits schools to teach Ontario’s relatively new sex education curriculum, launched in September 2015. Carly also remembers the old sex ed curriculum, you know, the one that hasn’t changed since 1998. That one. Carly talks about how the new curriculum is lightyears ahead of the old, the challenges she has with it, and what she enjoys about the work she does.
The theme song is Hungaria by Latché Swing. Edited for time and volume. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Latch_Swing/demo_2008/Hungaria
2017-07-3032 minSex Ed Before BedThe Roots of Domestic ViolenceWhitney Wilson manages the Domestic Violence Court Referral Program at The John Howard Society. When a person is charged with domestic violence, they might attend a program run by her to help them challenge their attitudes and behaviours.
So what causes domestic violence? As Whitney explains, it has to do with upbringing but also the way society strictly defines masculinity. Most domestic violence offenders are male and, as she explains with eloquence, men don’t think they’re allowed to express negative emotions, aside from anger. As Whitney reveals, anger is a secondary emotion, it’s driven by som...2017-07-3044 min