Podcasts about comprehensive sex ed

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Tom Hampson is co-hosting with me today and we are grateful to be with Monica Cline, founder of “It takes a family”.Monica joins us to explain the nefarious nature of the National Sex Ed standards, also called Comprehensive Sex Ed, being pushed across the nation to rob children of their innocence. Monica knows firsthand as a former Comprehensive Sex Educator (CSE) and Title X (family planning) Training Manager who was trained by the LGBTQ community and Planned Parenthood. She shares her story including a conversion to Christianity, which prompted her to deeply question comprehensive the sex education and crisis pregnancy counseling that she was involved in. Today, Monica boldly exposes the secular ideology behind comprehensive sex education and the abortion industry, which aim to destroy our children, families, and culture.  Monica encourages parents to RECLAIM PARENTHOOD by accepting their God given role as the primary authority and educators for their children.  She teaches parents to follow God's command in Deuteronomy 6:7 to impress God's truth onto their children continually, because IT TAKES A FAMILY to raise strong children, build healthy communities, and form a great nation. Contact Monica and support her at It Takes A Family"Please consider making a  financial contribution to support our work, Glory Be To God"--JackFollow us and watch on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalOn Rumble: johnpauliirc Or new on YouTube hereCatch up with the latest on our website: jp2renew.org and Sign up for our Newsletter!!  Contact Jack: info@jp2renew.orgRead Jack's Blog substack.com/@jackrigert  Support the Show.

Are you ready to uncover some hard truths? Parental Advisory: Explicit Content ahead. We had the honor of sitting down with Monica Cline, founder of It Takes a Family, and a former sex educator trained by none other than Planned Parenthood and the CDC making her an ultimate insider. This episode delves deep behind the curtain of Comprehensive Sex Ed. Summer is not just for relaxation; it's a crucial time for parents to learn what's happening behind closed classroom doors. Who's really influencing your children's views on sexual activities? We invite you to listen, reflect, and join the conversation. Are you keeping informed? Drop us a comment below. Monica Cline - Founder of It Takes a Family www.ittakesafamily.org Watch Dysphoria www.DysphoriaMovie.com Watch The Mind Polluters www.themindpolluters.com ***SHOW NOTES*** UPDATED: Barack Obama FULL SPEECH [start at 31:10 for clip played] https://www.youtube.com/live/YrMMiDXspYo?si=y4wIBa_iEnKfOp_D&t=1870 National Sex Ed Standards https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NSES-2020-web.pdf Craig Sawyer of Veterans for Child Rescue V4CR.org Episode 136 - The tragedy of child trafficking with Craig Sawyer https://www.fearlessfeatures.org/podcasts/episode/8fa837ba/136-or-the-tragedy-of-child-trafficking-with-craig-sawyer Episode 86 - Targeting the Most Vulnerable with Craig Sawyer https://www.fearlessfeatures.org/podcasts/episode/8e512a6d/86-or-targeting-the-most-vulnerable-with-craig-sawyer-pt-3 ************
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E83 CORRUPTION in ISDs: You Should Know - The Bottom Line with Jaco Booyens and Missie Carra In this compelling episode, we're joined by Missie, a passionate advocate for parental rights in education and healthcare. With a background as a nurse, Missie brings a unique perspective to her advocacy work. Her journey began with eye-opening research into Comprehensive Sexual Health Education, uncovering the unsettling link between the CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health and the 'Public School Pipeline to Planned Parenthood'. This discovery ignited her mission to protect families from the encroachment of radical ideologies in our public education system. Drawing from her extensive involvement in local, state, and national initiatives, Missie sheds light on the far-reaching implications of Comprehensive Sex Ed, Critical Race Theory, Social Emotional Learning, and the Agenda 2030 framework. Through her expertise and firsthand experiences, Missie offers invaluable perspectives on navigating these complex issues and empowering parents to advocate for the well-being and future of their children.  helpjbm.org sexnationfilm.com Instagram: @jaco.booyens X: @booyensjaco TikTok: @jaco.booyens --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jacobooyens/support

ALL THINGS FEARLESS: www.fearlessfeatures.org Michigan's AG thinks Drag Queens are fun: https://twitter.com/hodgetwins/status/1589404214945775617 Rebuttal to Comprehensive Sex Ed: https://b47e3a5e-3f9c-4091-98bb-2c3b0ea2fc11.usrfiles.com/ugd/b47e3a_6cdc22ae08824449bd2a5b1fb8688db4.pdf Anne Hathaway says abortion is mercy: https://www.foxnews.com/media/anne-hathaway-tells-the-view-abortion-another-word-mercy Jimmy Kimmel Snuggle Ad for murdering infants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFckM76uvQE

In 2012, legislation in Wisconsin changed the way sex ed is taught in schools. Now the only human growth and development education is not required, and when it taught, instructors […] The post Comprehensive Sex Ed with Christine Soyong Harley appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Austin Ruse, the President of the ‘Center for Family and Human Rights', and author of ‘Under Siege: No Finer Time to be a Faithful Catholic' resolution just passed by the United Nations which acknowledges access to abortion as a “human right”, and the lack of support from even some professed Pro-Life nations in standing against it. Michael Warren Davis is an editor and spokesman for Sophia Institute Press. He is also a contributing editor for The American Conservative. He previously served as editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine and U.S. editor of the Catholic Herald. He is the author of The Reactionary Mind (Regnery, 2021) and a forthcoming book The Times Are Wretched (Sophia, 2024). Scarlett Johnson , Moms for Liberty Chapter Chair from Ozaukee, WI. Comprehensive Sex Ed and why it's so critical to stand up right now. CSE is the new CRT but on steroids. Jonathan Hofer, is a Research Associate at the Independent Institute. He is author of the new report, The Pitfalls of Law Enforcement License Plate Readers in California and Safeguards to Protect the Public. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-buff-show/support

A powerful new investigative documentary film about the graphic Comprehensive Sex Ed and Social Emotional Learning being forced on children. "The Mind Polluters" not only shows the battle being waged to indoctrinate children as young as pre-school age with materials so heinous that they are illegal everywhere else except in the classroom, it also explores the history of the pornography battle in the United States for the past 75 years. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.

Quality, evidence-based sex education is more important than ever. In this episode [Ep 10 revisited], youth sex educator Nora Gelperin dives into sex education today and why abstinence-only education has been a failed experiment. She also touches upon contraceptive access for teens, and the #FreeThePill movement to make birth control available over the counter.Nora is the director of Sexuality Education and Training at Advocates for Youth. She is also a proponent of evidence-based sex education, supported by leading professional organizations, including the AMA, ACOG, APHA, and AAP.Follow Advocates for Youth on Instagram.Follow host Halle Tecco on Instagram.Visit The Heart of Healthcare website for episode recaps.offscrip.com/showsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

DISCLAIMER** This episode was recorded days before the release of the decision regarding Roe v Wade, and we would also like to give a TW as rape, incest, abortion, and other sexual matter is discussed in this episode. Chloe and I originally recorded this episode to come out next weekend, but in light of the recent SCOTUS decision I felt it was important to release it today. While we do not delve too far into the laws regarding abortion, we spend time discussing the importance of comprehensive sex education, contraceptive use/access, and the nuance of abortion care as well as emotional treatment. All of these issues intermingle to push the brunt of the burden of unplanned or unwanted pregnancy on historically marginalized communities in our nation and perpetuate cyclic poverty. This episode serves to provide resources and knowledge to everyone regarding sex education and related issues, and I hope this episode is as helpful and educational to you all as it was to me, especially right now.   **Show Note: Plan B does not work during ovulation, as its main job is to delay ovulation.

Schools are adopting programs tied to “Comprehensive Sex Ed” and others that are teaching a hyper-sexualized narrative on gender and personal relationships. Behind these programs is a system that is pulling children from the authority of their parents, and exposing them to direct lines of communication with adults on sexual platforms. Children who refuse the new sexual and political narratives face various forms of racial and sexual discrimination, and parents who refuse to acknowledge the sexual narratives can be accused of “spiritual abuse.” According to Brenda Lebsack, a teacher of 30 years and a former school board member for Orange Unified School District, these programs equate to the grooming of children and are part of a broader agenda.   ⭕️ Stay up-to-date with Josh with the Crossroads NEWSLETTER

What is comprehensive sex ed and why is it important to youth? In this episode of Queering Community Health, Emi and Will explore the push for sex ed that teaches students detailed, accurate information about human development, sexuality, identity, and health. Joined by three wonderful guests, the episode discusses the importance of including queer identities and experiences when learning sex ed, and the impact that comprehensive sex ed can bring to our communities. RESOURCES:Instagram Accounts@thebodyorg @yasv.mn@advocatesforyouth@siecus@av.actioninitiativeWebsites:Comprehensive sexuality education | United Nations Population FundComprehensive Sexuality Education | ACOGSex Education | Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, KentuckySIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change | Sex Education Collaborative Online PortalSex Education Collaborative: MinnesotaArticles:LGBT-Inclusive Sex Education Means Healthier Youth and Safer Schools - Center for American Progress Meet the Educators Helping Indigenous Communities 'Own Their Pleasure' - Rewire News GroupCanadian Center for Policy Alternatives, Vol. 18, n. 2, 2009: Our Schools Our Selves: Sex Ed and YouthEducation policy committee approves comprehensive sex ed proposal - Session Daily - Minnesota House of RepresentativesYouth Lead the Fight for Statewide Comprehensive Sex EducationHealthy Native Youth: Improving Access to Effective, Culturally-Relevant Sexual Health CurriculaMultimedia:Why sex education will save the world | Rayne Fisher-Quann | TEDxKitchenerEDQueer Sex Ed podcastCREDITS:Intro/Outro music was made by Rebecca Swing @cowboybecky on InstagramArt by Emi and Will

What is comprehensive sex ed and why is it important to youth? In this episode of Queering Community Health, Emi and Will explore the push for sex ed that teaches students detailed, accurate information about human development, sexuality, identity, and health. Joined by three wonderful guests, the episode discusses the importance of including queer identities and experiences when learning sex ed, and the impact that comprehensive sex ed can bring to our communities. RESOURCES: Instagram Accounts @thebodyorg  @yasv.mn @advocatesforyouth @siecus @av.actioninitiative Websites: Comprehensive sexuality education | United Nations Population Fund Comprehensive Sexuality Education | ACOG Sex Education | Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaiʻi, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change | Sex Education Collaborative Online Portal Sex Education Collaborative: Minnesota Articles: LGBT-Inclusive Sex Education Means Healthier Youth and Safer Schools - Center for American Progress  Meet the Educators Helping Indigenous Communities 'Own Their Pleasure' - Rewire News Group Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives, Vol. 18, n. 2, 2009: Our Schools Our Selves: Sex Ed and Youth Education policy committee approves comprehensive sex ed proposal - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives Youth Lead the Fight for Statewide Comprehensive Sex Education Healthy Native Youth: Improving Access to Effective, Culturally-Relevant Sexual Health Curricula Multimedia: Why sex education will save the world | Rayne Fisher-Quann | TEDxKitchenerED Queer Sex Ed podcast CREDITS: Intro/Outro music was made by Rebecca Swing @cowboybecky on Instagram Art by Emi and Will

A powerful new investigative documentary film about the graphic Comprehensive Sex Ed and Social Emotional Learning being forced on children. "The Mind Polluters" not only shows the battle being waged to indoctrinate children as young as pre-school age with materials so heinous that they are illegal everywhere else except in the classroom, it also explores the history of the pornography battle in the United States for the past 75 years. Daily podcast, relevant articles on issues pertaining to Christians and more can be found on Stand Up For The Truth.

An in depth discussion with Julie Pickren about Comprehensive Sex Ed. and how children are being targeted through education. FB - @Julie4SBOE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jacobooyens/support

Christine and Shannon break down what's to come in the Spring semester and review some of the most interesting takeaways from season 1. ReferencesACE: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex 

On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon talk to Bill Shaner, an independent journalist from Worcester, MA, about the new sex ed curriculum in Worcester school systems and the school committee candidate running on the "Opt Out" platform that would allow parents to pull their kids out of comprehensive sex ed. Read more about the Three R's Curriculum and check out Bill's coverage here.  Additional resources: Age Appropriate Info on Puberty for Tweens - Amaze.orgHealthy, Sex Positive Conversations for Families - Talk With Your KidsComprehensive Family Talk Guide LGTBQ+ Youth Need Inclusive Sex Education 

Evita Duffy joins the show with a report on Chicago's effort to coerce students' physical and ideological submission. Partisan congressional maps and repealing Illinois' Healthcare Right of Conscience Act and parental notification of abortion are just a few of the Democrat's rumored agenda items as the ILGS heads back to Springfield for Veto Session; District 200 rolls out Comprehensive Sex Ed and 'Portrait of Graduate,' but do they have anything to say about the National School Board Association's attempt to characterize parents as domestic terrorists?; And Lori Lightfoot flinches in the battle over vaccinations with the FOP.

Myth: The Birds and Bees Are All There Is. On this week's episode, Christine and Shannon talk about why teaching anatomy – even proper anatomy – doesn't constitute comprehensive Sex Ed. We'll also touch on the recent abortion decision in Texas, and the origin of the phrase “birds & bees” (spoiler: it's not good). Tune in to Sex Ed Debunked weekly on Wednesdays, and follow us @sexeddebunked on FB, IG, and Twitter. Resources: Sex Education Laws and State AttacksComprehensive Sexuality Education

Fauci refused an interview with Emerald Robinson from Newsmax. Facebook and The White House to ban accounts deemed promoting misinformation. //  Auditor reports major inconsistencies in Arizona, including 74K counted mail-in ballots never sent // It's just two weeks, it's just a mask, it's just banning Alex Jones, It's just your guns, it's just Comprehensive Sex Ed, it's just teaching history, it's just… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kotha is a feminist organization based in Bangladesh, and we are working with root causes of gender based violence. We're fighting root causes of gender based violence through primary intervention, so we're taking a more preventative approach to the culture of gender based violence that exists in this country. One of our main flagship program is "Kotha at school," which is working with middle schools/high schools and just education institutions in general, too. We help incorporate comprehensive sexuality education, which we believe is a really important tool for a long-term fight against gender based violence. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bengalisofnework/support

Audrey Werner, Founder & President of Matthew XVIII Group, joins me to discuss the ROOT or FOUNDATION of Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE). As a parent you want to know that the food and products you purchase come from a healthy and ethical source. We should also want to know on what our children's education is founded on. She shared this truth with the country of Uganda and they have chosen to fully eradicate CSE from their country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monica-cline-show/support

How do you know a relationship is healthy?Why does our body have to change?What do you do about sadness due to a crush?CWHC's Outreach and Education (OE) Program has been around for over 30 years and now provides comprehensive sexual health education to over 3,500 young people across Chicago every year. In this episode, we hear from Scout, Megan, and Clare, health educators at CWHC. Listen as they share how the OE Program amplifies CWHC's education-focused model beyond its clinic into classrooms across Chicago, and how they use of student's anonymous questions, like these, to guide their classes and challenge traditional power dynamics of who decides what young people get to know or question. Learn more about Chicago Women's Health Center, our Outreach and Education Program, and this podcast on our website at chicagowomenshealthcenter.orgFollow us:InstagramFacebookMirror and a Flashlight is made possible by our community of support. Our special thanks to Corbett Vs Dempsey, Women Unite!, Early to Bed, Women & Children First Bookstore, Laura McAlpine Consulting for Growth, Mats Gustafsson and Catalytic Sound. This podcast was produced by Ari Mejia and edited by A.J. Barks, Sarah Rebecca Gaglio, and Terri Kapsalis, with additional editorial support from Lisa Schergen.Thanks to the Outreach and Education Committee - Scout Bratt, Megan Selby, and Clare Hiyama - and to the students who shared their anonymous questions, as well as their thoughts and feelings about what is has meant to them to receive comprehensive sex education. A special thank you to Jacoba Cruz-Rodriguez, who contributes greatly to CWHC's Outreach & Education program.Make our work possible with a donation here.For more information on some of the topics discussed in this episode, we recommend the following resources:Feminist Sex Ed ResourcesAdvocates for Youth: Honest Sex Education: issue area led by teen advocates and leadersReadings & Resources on Abolition and Reproductive Justice: a list compiled by Young Womxn of Color for Reproductive Justice, A project of Advocates for YouthSex Ed is a vehicle for Racial Justice: an article from Sex Ed for Social Change (SEICUS), as part of their #SexEd4SocialChange campaignSex Ed as a Human Right: an episode of, “What Would a Feminist Do?” a podcast featuring Jessica Valenti and Jaclyn FriedmanSexuality Education: a TEDx Talk from Al VernacchioWebsites CWHC Health Educators LoveScarleteen.com: a website with some of our favorite articles, definitions, and resources for youth (some of which are written by youth!). We also recommend additional publications from this website's content creatorsSex Positive Families: a website with variety of resources for adult alliesHealthy Teen Network- hub for training, resources, and youth programmingAmaze.org: videos for youth folx and their parentsCHAT.org: Chicago Healthy Adolescents and Teens website with links to resources, medically-accurate information, and videos (created by Chicago Department of Public Health)Guttmacher Institute: research, fact sheets and data analysis regarding sexual health, access to health care, and the state of sex educationYouth Organizing Resources and NetworksAssata's Daughters*Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health: CHAT*Chicago Freedom School*Advocates for Youth: Youth Leadership and OrganizingSex Ed Works Campaign (Healing to Action)*Girl/Friends Leadership Institute (A Long Walk Home)*SIECUS Campaign Organizing*Chicago-based! 

There is real cultural decay happening in our Nation and a breakdown of family and moral. How do you shift a Christian Nation away from God? Sex education, it is the foundational pillar of the Sexual Revolution. Joining me on the show today is a special guest, Audrey Werner, to talk more about why morality matters and why the Comprehensive Sex Ed is a matter of national emergency as she has first hand knowledge of the effects. If you missed our previous podcast we talk about the programs (CSE & SEL) in Episode 38. I encourage you to go back and listen to it for more information. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fearless-with-mark-amber/id1505595616?i=1000500929787 ****** Mentions on the show: Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo course-Protecting the Innocence of Childhood https://growingfamilies.life/protecting-innocence-summary RSVP America (Restoring Social Virtue & Purity) https://rsvpamerica.org ****** Follow Audrey and her ministry Matthew18 - https://www.matthewxviii.org https://www.facebook.com/MatthewXVIII To learn more or help support our new project, “The Mind Polluters”, visit www.themindpolluters.com

Our guest on the show today is Rhonda Miller. Rhonda is President of Purple for Parents Indiana and an independent researcher who has spent the last 8 years uncovering the truth of what was and is happening in American education. Her battles have taken her to the Indiana Statehouse to testify before both the House and Senate Education Committees. Rhonda is a mother of 3 and has been happily married to her husband Jeff for 30 years. You don't want to miss this eyeopening interview. [00:17] Intro - Welcome, introduction of our guest Rhonda Miller of Purple for Parents, and history of how we got connected [04:57] Rhonda introduces herself and begins sharing her story of getting involved in her daughter’s education after finding inappropriate materials [06:35] Battling feeling like a conspiracy theorist [08:35] Not your full-time job, everyone can do something [10:03] Getting involved with Purple for Parents [12:07] Public education and it’s destruction to our children [15:38] Comprehensive Sex Ed in Indiana schools, where it’s at [17:19] Is Covid affecting the way these curricula are taught [18:21] Indiana school example [22:33] Finding State statues www.indiana.gov [26:11] What parents can do to protect their kids Be sure to visit www.themindpolluters.com to learn more about the new documentary film we're working to show parents and grandparents everywhere why they need to be on alert about the Comprehensive Sex Ed and Social Emotional Learning infiltrating our schools. Watch our latest documentary 'Inwood Drive', STREAMING NOW, at www.inwooddrivemovie.com Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Soundcloud 'Fearless with Mark + Amber' www.fearlessfeatures.org

We take note and lessons from the book of Nehemiah about matters of national security. Our nation is under attack, more specifically our children and what they're being taught in the classrooms which is turning out generations of confused young people. We need to take action to fight back against the Comprehensive Sex Ed curriculum that is corrupting our children. You can help take a stand, today is #GivingTuesday! If you'd like to help support our efforts to bring "The Mind Polluters" to the marketplace, follow the link -- https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NBKVWFQ6E4L7W&source=url When you give it's not just about making a donation, it's about making a difference! And together, we are making a difference!

Linda Harvey & Fr. Shenan Bouquet: In Part One: Linda Harvey, President of Mission America discusses the impact of public push back against the Ohio Comprehensive Sex Education programs in our schools. In Part Two: Fr. Shenan who is President of Human Life International provides clear reasoning into why all Christians must reject the worldwide push to enforce these deadly end of life laws.

She's baaaack!! Minister Amy Johnson has returned to the Lady Preacher Podcast to help debunk some of the myths around comprehensive sexuality education. We dig into the claim that comprehensive sexuality education teaches kids to have sex or that it disregards values and morals. Amy debunks the myth that abstinence-only programs are the most effective and then talks about how parents and guardians truly are the first and primary teachers of sexuality education.My friends, especially if you are in a state that has comprehensive sexuality education on the ballot (looking at you, Washington state!), this is a great episode to listen to and share with your friends. Be informed! Know why this is an important issue for people of faith, and why so many faith leaders are in support of comprehensive sexuality education programs....Minister Amy Johnson, MSW, LICSW, CSE currently serves as the Our Whole Lives Coordinator for the United Church of Christ, where she also serves as the Minister for Sexuality Education and Justice. She is also both a national and international sexuality educator, author, and consultant, and a trainer for all levels of Our Whole Lives and Sexuality and Our Faith. You can find out more about Amy on her website, Diligent Joy, and you can sign up for the Our Whole Lives newsletter here.

*WARNING: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED* We will be discussing Comprehensive Sex Ed in detail. For over four years, the public school system has been moving rapidly from “traditional” sex ed, which focuses on puberty, life cycles and human reproduction to a radical form of sexual education. Today, Karen England, who is at the forefront of the battle over CSE joins me to discuss what parents and grandparents must do to turn the tide of sexual indoctrination in our schools. ***Find links and more at HeidiStJohn.com*** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

*WARNING: PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED* We will be discussing Comprehensive Sex Ed in detail. These are things public schools are teaching to children, but you may not want your kids to hear them. (Go figure.) For over four years, the public school system has been rapidly moving from “traditional” sex ed, which focuses on puberty, life cycles and human reproduction to a radical form of sexual education. Today, Karen England, who is at the forefront of the battle over CSE joins me for an eye-opening conversation about how activists have hijacked the public schools and what you can do to fight back for the sake of our children. ***Find links and more at HeidiStJohn.com*** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Kim Wendt, Co-founder of 4US and Informed Parents of Washington, to discuss how parents can fight to protect children from the Comprehensive Sex Education Bill and explore the importance of checking REJECT next to Referendum 90 on the upcoming ballot. The post August 25 –Be an Informed Parent! REJECT Comprehensive Sex Ed Bill: Kim Wendt Interview appeared first on My Catholic Faith Ministries.

SEATTLE SPIRIT: GUEST: Maia Espinosa is running for State superintendent of public education against Chris Reykdal. Reykdal has recently threatened to sue Maia for defamation because she exposed the contents of the Comprehensive Sex Ed curriculum. // Todd interacts with the text line. Notice the war on facts to make decisions. The elites want us in purely emotional states of mind. // PERSONAL NOTE

Join the Phoenix Center at Auraria for our very first episode of the Phoenix Cast. Violence Prevention Education Coordinator Em Alves speaks with Director Megan Cullen about what Comprehensive Sex Ed can look like and how to start young.24/7 Helpline: 303-556-2255Check out our #SAAMUnderQuarantine newsletter to participate and show your support: https://mailchi.mp/fdec22d47437/saamunderquarantine-Corrections Corner-Megan mentions “genetically female” individuals in explaining why “private parts” is a lacking euphemism. She wishes to correct her verbiage to mean “people with vaginas and breasts,” and apologizes for the misstep. Thank you!

Zach kicks off the hour by talking about recent numbers reflecting how Tucson's startup and entrepreneurship economy is growing the regional economy, and why we have all the pieces needed. Then, he talks with Tucson Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Gabe Trujillo for an update on the Family Life Curriculum that was postponed in the Fall '19, and some of the details of its controversy and where it goes from here in 2020.

On Monday, October 28th, concerned parents and citizens won a major victory in the fight against Comprehensive Sex Ed. (CSE) Today I'll be talking about what CSE is and how you can stop it from coming to your school. *WARNING* CSE is a sexually explicit curriculum. I will be reading verbatim from parts of it. Parental discretion advised.

On Monday, October 28th, concerned parents and citizens won a major victory in the fight against Comprehensive Sex Ed. (CSE) Today I’ll be talking about what CSE is and how you can stop it from coming to your school. *WARNING* CSE is a sexually explicit curriculum.  I will be reading verbatim from parts of it. Parental discretion advised. Transcribed version of podcast is below. Today’s Scripture Writing Challenge Verse * Luke 23:39-43 Resources Mentioned in Podcast * Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) * Christians, Here’s How to Respond if Your Child Claims to Be Transgender * MINNESOTA * HILLSBORO, OREGON * WASHINGTON STATE All Things Heidi * See all events here * MomStrong International * Sample Bible Study Week and Cursive Copywork.  * To see the Manuscript of the Copywork and the Scripture Writing schedule, sign up at MomStrong International  for a FREE account to gain access! * Bible Study kicks off the first Monday of each month. * Scripture Writing kicks off the first day of every month. * Speaking Requests * Submit your questions to MailBox Monday * Essential Oils * Shop my Amazon Store Join us at MomStrong International for our newest Bible Study and Scripture Writing! Submit your questions to MailBox Monday. Don’t Miss These! TRANSCRIPTION: Hey, everybody, this is Heidi St. John. The public school system in Battle Ground, Washington has thrown out requirements that teach sex education. We got a lot to talk about, everybody.  Stick around. I think you’re going to be encouraged.  All right. So wow. Where do I even begin? First of all, today is Monday, November the 4th. It’s been one week since my little town in Battle Ground, Washington issued a shot that’s been heard around the world in the fight against comprehensive sex education. Today is the day that I normally talk about your questions, and I’m going to address some of them today, but I really want to bring you up to date on what is happening in the fight against comprehensive sex education. First of all, it’s really important for listeners to understand what we are talking about when we say comprehensive sex education. A lot of you don’t know what comprehensive sex education is. You’ve never heard of it before. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED AS THIS PODCAST CONTAINS LANGUAGE FROM WA STATE SEX ED CURRICULUM. Last week, I went by myself to a school district meeting where parents could review the new sex-ed curriculum that activists are hoping to get into schools next year. What I found was alarming. Listen in to see what activists (disguised as educators) are teaching our children and pray about how you can get involved to stop it. Transcribed version of the podcast is below. Today’s Scripture Writing Challenge Verse * Matthew 6:5-8 Resources Mentioned in Podcast * Community feedback process:  www.battlegroundps.org type curriculum adoption in the search bar CLICK ON “CURRICULUM ADOPTION HIGH SCHOOL SEXUAL HEALTH” Scroll to the bottom of the Curriculum Review section Click on the link for “Comments about the proposed…” Fill out the form to leave your comments All things Heidi * MomStrong International * Scripture Writing Challenge * Sample Bible Study Week and Cursive Copywork.  * To see the Manuscript of the Copywork and the Scripture Writing schedule, sign up at MomStrong International  for a FREE account to gain access! * Bible Study kicks off the first Monday of each month. * Scripture Writing kicks off the first day of every month. * My Events Calendar * Submit your questions to MailBox Monday Join us at MomStrong International for our Bible Study and Scripture Writing! Submit your questions to MailBox Monday. Don’t Miss These! TRANSCRIPTION: Hi you guys. This is Heidi St. John, welcome to the podcast, I’m so glad you guys have joined me. Today is Wednesday, October 2nd, this is episode number 826. It’s MomStrong International Day here at the podcast. We’re going to be kicking off our study on prayer, but first there are some important things I want to talk to you about regarding what’s happening in our schools.  Stick around, I think you’re going to be encouraged. All right, lots of stuff happening. I am just thrilled and enjoying hearing your comments and what the Lord is doing as you guys are studying along with this at MomStrong International. If you haven’t done that yet and you’re still going, “I wonder if this is good for me, I wonder if I should be doing it,” can I just encourage you? This is something that’s been in my heart for a very, very long time, and when we decided to go ahead and do it, I did the first year almost entirely by myself, the Bible study. And then my daughter and her husband came along and they were helping, and Savannah was doing KidStrong. And since that time, it’s grown tremendously, and there are a staff of people that are helping us write out the studies each month.So I just want to encourage you guys to join us, I’m hoping to see a whole bunch of you get off the bench and onto the battle... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED AS THIS PODCAST CONTAINS LANGUAGE FROM WA STATE SEX ED CURRICULUM. Last week, I went by myself to a school district meeting where parents could review the new sex-ed curriculum that activists are hoping to get into schools next year. What I found was alarming. Listen in to see what activists (disguised as educators) are teaching our children and pray about how you can get involved to stop it.

Today I'm interviewing Emi Canahuati. She is a sexuality educator, trainer, and coach; a certified positive discipline parent educator; and owner of Talk and Thrive Education. She's talking all about her experience with teaching sex education. She's also giving some great advice for parents out there that are trying to have "the talk" with their kids. She talked about some great books for parents today. Also, I want to share her website, https://talkandthrive.com/Books to read with your children: It's Not the Stork: A Book about Bodies, Birth, and BabiesWhat Makes a Baby: By Corey SilverbergBooks for Parents: Talk To Me First: Everything You Need to Know to Become Your Kids' "Go-To" Person about SexSex Smart: How Your Childhood Shaped Your Sexuality and What to Do About It

Today I'm talking about sex education in the United States, sex education in other countries, and the impact it has. Episode 7 will include a guest interview, and will talk more about sex education, so stay tuned!

08/03/19 Episode #167: CA Comprehensive Sex Ed, Planned Parenthood and Teachers, Interview with CA Teacher Rebecca Friedrichs, Part 3

Episode # 165: CA Comprehensive Sex Ed, Planned Parenthood and Teachers, Interview with CA Teacher Rebecca Friedrichs, Part 2

Episode #164: CA Comprehensive Sex Ed, Planned Parenthood and Teachers, Interview with CA Teacher Rebecca Friedrichs, Part 1

COMPREHENSIVE SEX ED. How do we reach a wide audience in terms of age, abilities, and needs? In our next installment of the Expert Insight summer series, Scott interviews Kim Cavill, comprehensive sexual educator, teen pregnancy prevention specialist, and founder of the Tea & Intimacy website as well as the Six Minute Sex Ed podcast. Kim works to provide high-quality, inclusive, and critical health information for people ranging from ages 8-90. She also specializes in working with people with disabilities as well as at-risk youth. In our time together, Kim discusses her passion and advocacy, the politics and activism involved in Sex Ed, quality organizations that provide accurate information, and three things as recommendations for a better life. RESOURCES: Kim Cavill: Tea & Intimacy Six Minute Sex Ed podcast Mentioned in the podcast: HPV Vaccine: Safe, effective, long-lasting protection against cancers caused by HPV. PrEP: Pre-exposure prophylaxis as HIV medicine to lower the chances of infected. Scarleteen: Sex Ed for the real world. Sex, Etc: By Teens, For Teens. Siecus: Public support for sex education in schools. Sex Positive Families: Creating safe, shame-free spaces for Sex Ed for all ages. SUMMER SERIES: Continue to tune in to the Life Is The Future “Summer Series.” Included in these summer months are quick tips for health and wellness as well as a slew of expert interviews to give listeners some insight into the many topics of life. Teaching insight, blog posts, and more from the Health Education classroom: LifeIsTheFuture.com

It’s a rainy night in mid-May, and around 50 young adults are squeezed into a small classroom in the Casa Fusa health clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In breakout groups, they polish their presentations — about safe sex.Some have Power Point presentations lined up while others offer up demonstrations, games and skits. They show how to use a condom, for both men and women, and talk about things like consent and preventing HPV and HIV.That may not sound too unusual, but in Argentina, sexual education is a controversial topic. Many schools here don't even broach the subject even though comprehensive sex education has been mandated by law since 2006. The curriculum, known as ESI (Educación Sexual Integral or Comprehensive Sex Ed), is designed to teach children across the country about contraception, consent and how to be more inclusive of LGBTQ rights and sexuality. But critics say many schools and provinces don’t offer it in a consistent way.Related: Argentina is divided over abortion — even the feministsToday, the issue is getting plenty of attention because of the push to decriminalize abortion. Abortion rights activists inserted a clause into the abortion bill, which they reintroduced to Argentine Congress in May that says ESI must be taught in schools, reinforcing the existing law. Amid the abortion debate, both sides have agreed that the best way to prevent abortion is by providing sex education. Mariela Belski is the executive director of Amnesty International in Argentina. Amnesty is one of the groups being consulted by the government on enforcing the sexual education curriculum in schools nationwide. Belski said that during the abortion debate, people on both sides agreed that teaching sex education is the best way to prevent abortions.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World Mariela Belski, executive director of Amnesty International in Argentina, remembers how interesting it was to see both sides come together and agree on fully implementing the sexual education curriculum in schools nationwide. But after an earlier version of the abortion bill was defeated last year, and abortion remained criminalized, with the exception of a few cases, this alliance fell apart.“They changed on this,” Belski said, referring to anti-abortion activists. “And they said, ‘We don't need to have this law in the schools.’ [They claimed that it] provokes children to have more sex, and [that] this brings in gender ideology.”Related: ‘Maternity jail’: Women in Argentina and the US find ways around restrictive abortion lawsAmnesty International is a consultant for the government in helping to enforce the law. They want to make sure it’s carried out all over the country — not just Buenos Aires. Places like Tucumán and San Salvador de Jujuy. Both cities were in the news earlier this year for separate, but similar cases: two girls, ages 11 and 12, respectively, each got pregnant after they were raped by a family member.  Students at Casa Fusa, a health clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina, put in their own time to be here after the regular school day. They're trying to be proactive about their own sexual education.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World Belski says that in addition to finding ways to enforce the law around sexual education, they are focused on collecting data, too — like, about how many girls get pregnant along with their ages and socio-economic status. That will help Amnesty International and others monitor the problem and make their case for comprehensive sexual education.“The main goal of the program is to try to avoid adolescent pregnancies,” Belski said.The students at Casa Fusa are motivated to learn on their own time. In fact, many come here after the school day is over and still have homework to do when they get home. Most arrive from neighborhoods close to the clinic and usually find out about it through word-of-mouth. The free, two-hour class happens on Monday evenings for five weeks. It goes for two hours each time. Daniela Giacomazzo is one of the coordinators at Casa Fusa. She leads a class on sex education for young people ages 15-24. She says there is a lot of fear about the sex education curriculum in Argentina. Religious groups, she says, are falsely claiming that the curriculum promotes homosexuality.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World “Knowledge is power,” Casa Fusa instructor Daniela Giacomazzo said to the roomful of students. Yes, she says, the class is about teaching people about their bodies, but it’s also about feeling empowered to ask questions of adults.“The fact that many young people are searching for a class like this shows how desperate the situation is regarding sex education in Argentina.” Daniela Giacomazzo, Casa Fusa instructorIt’s meeting a crucial need, Giacomazzo told The World: “The fact that many young people are searching for a class like this shows how desperate the situation is regarding sex education in Argentina.” And here at Casa Fusa, this isn't your typical sex ed class. During the five-week course, students also learn about gender violence, abortion and sexual diversity and inclusion. Afterward, many of them will go on to do peer-to-peer teaching about sex education.Like Laura Moses, 19, who arrived at Casa Fusa because, she says, sex education at school was sorely lacking. She works at a political organization and wants to lead similar classes in her community, but she realized she just had a basic knowledge. She came across the Casa Fusa class on the internet. Laura Moses wanted to take the class at Casa Fusa because she belongs to a political organization that wants to be able to teach about sexual education in the community. She said what she learned in school was totally inadequate and “crappy.”  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World Back in school, “We had a class of one hour, and they taught us about feminine hygiene and how to use a condom,” she complained. “They also separated the boys from the girls.”The more she’s learned at Casa Fusa, the more she feels shortchanged by the school system.“I thought the class at my school, that was it. And, it had a totally heterosexual focus. When I grew up, I thought, ‘Oh what a crappy class.’”Laura Moses, Casa Fusa student“I thought the class at my school, that was it. And, it had a totally heterosexual focus. When I grew up, I thought, ‘Oh what a crappy class,’” Moses said.For her, the small class size at Casa Fusa, plus the fact it's co-ed, means she can have more exchange and conversation about experiences.Moses feels fortunate that she can take this class, but knows that many young women and girls like her who live outside of Buenos Aires don’t have the opportunity. Those areas are poorer, she says, and very conservative. She explains that there is a lot of sexual abuse in Argentina — especially among young girls. She says this class is important for them to have the tools to advocate for themselves.At Casa Fusa, students talk openly and ask questions about how you contract HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer, and HIV and AIDS, as well as knowing your rights at the doctor’s office. “I think it’s important because it’s not only about how to have safe sex, but it’s also about how to have a more inclusive lifestyle. It’s how to teach, how to respect and not violate the rights of other people and how to have a healthier community for all.”Laura Moses, Casa Fusa, student“I think it’s important because it’s not only about how to have safe sex, but it’s also about how to have a more inclusive lifestyle. It’s how to teach, how to respect and not violate the rights of other people and how to have a healthier community for all.”Arianna Ruggero agrees. She went to a private, religious school where she was taught that sex was bad. And, of course, she says, there was nothing about homosexuality or respecting people who identify as LGBTQ or gender nonbinary.“They only taught us about contraception and nothing about pleasure. I’m gay, and there was nothing about your own pleasure and I felt very alone,” said Ruggero, who is studying communications at a local university. Arianna Ruggero is studying communications at a university in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She’s taking a five-week course on sex education at Casa Fusa because she wants to have more open dialogue about sexuality and LGBTQ rights.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World That ESI includes LGBTQ sexuality is a big issue for religious and conservative groups, and they have been outspoken against it.  Late last year, the hashtag #conmishijosnotemetas, which translates to “don’t mess with my kids,” started circulating among parents and conservative activists in Argentina.A recent Facebook post from the group with the same name, Con Mis Hijos No Te Metas, featured a video advertising a planned demonstration in front of the Ministry of Education. Parents looked into the camera saying things like: “The schools will teach our children about so-called sexual and reproductive rights, encouraging them to have sex at a young age without taking into account our opinion, their parents and grandparents.”Some have complained that the law teaches kids to have sex and masturbate. Giacomazzo from Casa Fusa complains that those attacks are basically “fake news.”“There is also a regional attack on comprehensive sex education, with campaigns like Con Mis Hijos No Te Metas, which is related to an advancing conservatism in the region,” Giacomazzo said. “It creates a lot of fear in families ... because they [the attacks] disseminate a lot of fake news, also fake news about the content of the comprehensive sex education curriculum, and also by educational institutions, which are afraid to teach it even though it's the law.”The organization Defensores de Mamás or Defenders of Moms, says yes, sex education is needed. They acknowledge that women they talk with need information to prevent unwanted pregnancies. But, they don’t necessarily think this law is doing it.Guadalupe Batallán, who works with Defensores de Mamás, criticizes the law, which she says is about teaching kids about masturbation and making it OK for kids to have sex.“We believe that this curriculum makes kids more vulnerable to sexual abuse. We think it promotes masturbation and it's harmful.” Guadalupe Batallán, Defensores de Mamás“We believe that this curriculum makes kids more vulnerable to sexual abuse. We think it promotes masturbation and it's harmful,” Batallán said.Casa Fusa's Giacomazzo says that not teaching sex education can be harmful. It's also important that it's geared for all ages, Giacomazzo adds. The data, she says, backs that up: A 2016 Ministry of Health report says that “many pregnancies that occur in teenagers under 15, and in particular under 13, are a product of sexual violence.”“As you know, we have a lot of sexual abuse among minors. So, this curriculum makes them aware of what is a good touch and what is a bad touch from an adult,” she said. Enrique Stola has been a psychologist for 40 years. He believes that sexual abuse of minors could be deterred if sex education were widely embraced by Argentina’s school system.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World Psychologist Enrique Stola agrees. He’s been practicing for almost 40 years as a family and adolescent psychologist and has seen dozens of abuse cases during his practice. He says the one way to combat this problem is through education.“The way is the ESI. Of course, there is a lot of resistance and reluctance from the Catholic Church and the pope. They say it destroys the paradigm of the family.”He cited the recent cases of the two young girls in San Salvador de Jujuy and Tucumán as prime examples of why the ESI is needed.“Whenever kids have those words, they know who to ask for help. … But if no one tells them what their body is, what their rights are, how adults should behave with their bodies, then they are totally defenseless against any sexual abuser.”Funding for this reporting was provided by the International Women's Media Foundation.

It's a rainy night in mid-May, and around 50 young adults are squeezed into a small classroom in the Casa Fusa health clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In breakout groups, they polish their presentations — about safe sex.Some have Power Point presentations lined up while others offer up demonstrations, games and skits. They show how to use a condom, for both men and women, and talk about things like consent and preventing HPV and HIV.That may not sound too unusual, but in Argentina, sexual education is a controversial topic. Many schools here don't even broach the subject even though comprehensive sex education has been mandated by law since 2006. The curriculum, known as ESI (Educación Sexual Integral or Comprehensive Sex Ed), is designed to teach children across the country about contraception, consent and how to be more inclusive of LGBTQ rights and sexuality. But critics say many schools and provinces don't offer it in a consistent way.Related: Argentina is divided over abortion — even the feministsToday, the issue is getting plenty of attention because of the push to decriminalize abortion. Abortion rights activists inserted a clause into the abortion bill, which they reintroduced to Argentine Congress in May that says ESI must be taught in schools, reinforcing the existing law. Amid the abortion debate, both sides have agreed that the best way to prevent abortion is by providing sex education. Mariela Belski is the executive director of Amnesty International in Argentina. Amnesty is one of the groups being consulted by the government on enforcing the sexual education curriculum in schools nationwide. Belski said that during the abortion debate, people on both sides agreed that teaching sex education is the best way to prevent abortions.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World Mariela Belski, executive director of Amnesty International in Argentina, remembers how interesting it was to see both sides come together and agree on fully implementing the sexual education curriculum in schools nationwide. But after an earlier version of the abortion bill was defeated last year, and abortion remained criminalized, with the exception of a few cases, this alliance fell apart.“They changed on this,” Belski said, referring to anti-abortion activists. “And they said, ‘We don't need to have this law in the schools.' [They claimed that it] provokes children to have more sex, and [that] this brings in gender ideology.”Related: ‘Maternity jail': Women in Argentina and the US find ways around restrictive abortion lawsAmnesty International is a consultant for the government in helping to enforce the law. They want to make sure it's carried out all over the country — not just Buenos Aires. Places like Tucumán and San Salvador de Jujuy. Both cities were in the news earlier this year for separate, but similar cases: two girls, ages 11 and 12, respectively, each got pregnant after they were raped by a family member.  Students at Casa Fusa, a health clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina, put in their own time to be here after the regular school day. They're trying to be proactive about their own sexual education.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World Belski says that in addition to finding ways to enforce the law around sexual education, they are focused on collecting data, too — like, about how many girls get pregnant along with their ages and socio-economic status. That will help Amnesty International and others monitor the problem and make their case for comprehensive sexual education.“The main goal of the program is to try to avoid adolescent pregnancies,” Belski said.The students at Casa Fusa are motivated to learn on their own time. In fact, many come here after the school day is over and still have homework to do when they get home. Most arrive from neighborhoods close to the clinic and usually find out about it through word-of-mouth. The free, two-hour class happens on Monday evenings for five weeks. It goes for two hours each time. Daniela Giacomazzo is one of the coordinators at Casa Fusa. She leads a class on sex education for young people ages 15-24. She says there is a lot of fear about the sex education curriculum in Argentina. Religious groups, she says, are falsely claiming that the curriculum promotes homosexuality.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World “Knowledge is power,” Casa Fusa instructor Daniela Giacomazzo said to the roomful of students. Yes, she says, the class is about teaching people about their bodies, but it's also about feeling empowered to ask questions of adults.“The fact that many young people are searching for a class like this shows how desperate the situation is regarding sex education in Argentina.” Daniela Giacomazzo, Casa Fusa instructorIt's meeting a crucial need, Giacomazzo told The World: “The fact that many young people are searching for a class like this shows how desperate the situation is regarding sex education in Argentina.” And here at Casa Fusa, this isn't your typical sex ed class. During the five-week course, students also learn about gender violence, abortion and sexual diversity and inclusion. Afterward, many of them will go on to do peer-to-peer teaching about sex education.Like Laura Moses, 19, who arrived at Casa Fusa because, she says, sex education at school was sorely lacking. She works at a political organization and wants to lead similar classes in her community, but she realized she just had a basic knowledge. She came across the Casa Fusa class on the internet. Laura Moses wanted to take the class at Casa Fusa because she belongs to a political organization that wants to be able to teach about sexual education in the community. She said what she learned in school was totally inadequate and “crappy.”  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World Back in school, “We had a class of one hour, and they taught us about feminine hygiene and how to use a condom,” she complained. “They also separated the boys from the girls.”The more she's learned at Casa Fusa, the more she feels shortchanged by the school system.“I thought the class at my school, that was it. And, it had a totally heterosexual focus. When I grew up, I thought, ‘Oh what a crappy class.'”Laura Moses, Casa Fusa student“I thought the class at my school, that was it. And, it had a totally heterosexual focus. When I grew up, I thought, ‘Oh what a crappy class,'” Moses said.For her, the small class size at Casa Fusa, plus the fact it's co-ed, means she can have more exchange and conversation about experiences.Moses feels fortunate that she can take this class, but knows that many young women and girls like her who live outside of Buenos Aires don't have the opportunity. Those areas are poorer, she says, and very conservative. She explains that there is a lot of sexual abuse in Argentina — especially among young girls. She says this class is important for them to have the tools to advocate for themselves.At Casa Fusa, students talk openly and ask questions about how you contract HPV, which can lead to cervical cancer, and HIV and AIDS, as well as knowing your rights at the doctor's office. “I think it's important because it's not only about how to have safe sex, but it's also about how to have a more inclusive lifestyle. It's how to teach, how to respect and not violate the rights of other people and how to have a healthier community for all.”Laura Moses, Casa Fusa, student“I think it's important because it's not only about how to have safe sex, but it's also about how to have a more inclusive lifestyle. It's how to teach, how to respect and not violate the rights of other people and how to have a healthier community for all.”Arianna Ruggero agrees. She went to a private, religious school where she was taught that sex was bad. And, of course, she says, there was nothing about homosexuality or respecting people who identify as LGBTQ or gender nonbinary.“They only taught us about contraception and nothing about pleasure. I'm gay, and there was nothing about your own pleasure and I felt very alone,” said Ruggero, who is studying communications at a local university. Arianna Ruggero is studying communications at a university in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She's taking a five-week course on sex education at Casa Fusa because she wants to have more open dialogue about sexuality and LGBTQ rights.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World That ESI includes LGBTQ sexuality is a big issue for religious and conservative groups, and they have been outspoken against it.  Late last year, the hashtag #conmishijosnotemetas, which translates to “don't mess with my kids,” started circulating among parents and conservative activists in Argentina.A recent Facebook post from the group with the same name, Con Mis Hijos No Te Metas, featured a video advertising a planned demonstration in front of the Ministry of Education. Parents looked into the camera saying things like: “The schools will teach our children about so-called sexual and reproductive rights, encouraging them to have sex at a young age without taking into account our opinion, their parents and grandparents.”Some have complained that the law teaches kids to have sex and masturbate. Giacomazzo from Casa Fusa complains that those attacks are basically “fake news.”“There is also a regional attack on comprehensive sex education, with campaigns like Con Mis Hijos No Te Metas, which is related to an advancing conservatism in the region,” Giacomazzo said. “It creates a lot of fear in families ... because they [the attacks] disseminate a lot of fake news, also fake news about the content of the comprehensive sex education curriculum, and also by educational institutions, which are afraid to teach it even though it's the law.”The organization Defensores de Mamás or Defenders of Moms, says yes, sex education is needed. They acknowledge that women they talk with need information to prevent unwanted pregnancies. But, they don't necessarily think this law is doing it.Guadalupe Batallán, who works with Defensores de Mamás, criticizes the law, which she says is about teaching kids about masturbation and making it OK for kids to have sex.“We believe that this curriculum makes kids more vulnerable to sexual abuse. We think it promotes masturbation and it's harmful.” Guadalupe Batallán, Defensores de Mamás“We believe that this curriculum makes kids more vulnerable to sexual abuse. We think it promotes masturbation and it's harmful,” Batallán said.Casa Fusa's Giacomazzo says that not teaching sex education can be harmful. It's also important that it's geared for all ages, Giacomazzo adds. The data, she says, backs that up: A 2016 Ministry of Health report says that “many pregnancies that occur in teenagers under 15, and in particular under 13, are a product of sexual violence.”“As you know, we have a lot of sexual abuse among minors. So, this curriculum makes them aware of what is a good touch and what is a bad touch from an adult,” she said. Enrique Stola has been a psychologist for 40 years. He believes that sexual abuse of minors could be deterred if sex education were widely embraced by Argentina's school system.  Credit: Florencia Trincheri/The World Psychologist Enrique Stola agrees. He's been practicing for almost 40 years as a family and adolescent psychologist and has seen dozens of abuse cases during his practice. He says the one way to combat this problem is through education.“The way is the ESI. Of course, there is a lot of resistance and reluctance from the Catholic Church and the pope. They say it destroys the paradigm of the family.”He cited the recent cases of the two young girls in San Salvador de Jujuy and Tucumán as prime examples of why the ESI is needed.“Whenever kids have those words, they know who to ask for help. … But if no one tells them what their body is, what their rights are, how adults should behave with their bodies, then they are totally defenseless against any sexual abuser.”Funding for this reporting was provided by the International Women's Media Foundation.

06/15/19 Episode 159: Planned Parenthood and MN Comprehensive Sex Ed-Interview with MN House Rep. Eric Lucero

Overcoming Sexual Shame In her work, Sellers places considerable emphasis on reversing sexual shame in her clients' and readers' minds. Growing up in a sexually-open environment, with parents who were very transparent about sexual function, health, and education, Tina learned the importance of communication over the suppression of sexual fact. And by extension, she is a vocal opponent of abstinence-only techniques which are ineffective and detrimental to the overall sexual wellbeing of all who are involved. Tina also likes to probe the depths of religious history to offer broader perspectives on how sexuality and religion can function symbiotically instead of antagonistically. Without further ado, much more is expounded upon within the episode. It is an absolutely phenomenal experience, navigated by an equally phenomenal guest. Enjoy! Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: A Sexual Autobiography? Not exactly. Tina had an upbringing that runs counter to a typical conservative church experience. She grew up in a Swedish immigrant family where everyone was body and sex positive. In addition, sexuality was taught in a transparent manner. This meant that the typical drip-feed of sexual shame had been replaced with a far more positive apparatus for sexual wellbeing and curiosity. Tina goes on to say much more about her background and the importance of her upbringing throughout the episode! Transforming a Fragmented Narrative into a Sexual Legacy So, why would Tina write a book about the suppression of sexuality in religiously-centered families, when she herself had experienced a far-from-stifling upbringing? To completely answer this question requires a brief review of a moment in her life that determined the direction of her research. The pieces for her book began to fall into place during her time as a professor. And more specifically, when she organized assignments that directed her Human Sexuality students to make autobiographical accounts of their own sexual experiences. And it was during the countless drafts she read that she started to notice an influx of narratives that all became pointedly self-conscious and self-disparaging. What had originally been a fragmented narrative began to congeal into a fleshed-out profile of individual sexuality. But what could have caused this shift in perception? Tune in to find out more! The Limitations of Legalism and Abstinence-Only Sellers delves into some of the origins of the more Evangelically-driven modes of thought. Legalistic adherence to biblical laws, literalism, a harsh criticism of sexual expression, and the power and money at the root of all socio-political movements. In addition, she accentuates the fact that the abstinence-only strategies are mentally detrimental for children. Eventually, once a child matures and becomes sexually active, abstinence-only techniques prove to be much more harmful than establishing regular dialogues on sexuality. Most of this is socio-politically and religiously driven, like the Purity Movement. Seriously, this information is worth its weight in gold. You won't want to miss it! The Phenomenology of Sexual Shame At one point in the episode, Tina shares a quote which provides an absolutely nuanced and fresh perspective on the idea of sexual shame. But at the same time, it is heartbreaking in its accuracy. This is a portion of what is said on the phenomenology of sexual shame: “A visceral feeling of humiliation and disgust towards one's own body and identity as a sexual being. A belief of being abnormal, inferior, and unworthy.” And this has been reinforced by our socio-political climate. For more on the phenomenology of sexual shame, listen along. Comprehensive Sex-Ed: 100, 1-minute conversations Tina says that a comprehensive sexual education is imperative for shifting the legacy of sexual of shame. With enough discussions, just 100, one-minute conversations, the statistics show that individuals will almost always go on to live healthier sexual lives. They also feel much better about their bodies overall. This means that parents must start very soon with their kids, shouldn't have ‘heart attacks' when children show curiosity towards their bodies (or the differences in others' bodies), and let things come about naturally without “childproofing the mind,” so to speak. The Model For Erasing Sexual Shame (MESS) Tina shares one of the most important facets of her book with listeners. Using a four-part strategy for reversing sexual shame, she teaches us that we need to frame, name, claim, and aim if we expect to get rid of our sexual shame. First, we must have the proper frame for sexual education. This means that instead of porn, which often reflects only a male-driven fantasy, individuals need to have a sexual education that is instead based in reality. The frame is the “scaffolding” for a healthy sexuality, as Sellers says--it could even be called a frame of reference. The second, name, is equally important: we must name, or tell our story. To learn what claim and aim mean in this formula, check out this enlightening talk. The Mind/Body Divide: A Perspective Shift Towards Sinful Sex In some of the closing moments of the interview, Tina gives listeners a history lesson dating back all the way to Aristotle and up to Constantine. She states that the severance of the mind from the body started with the original Greek thinkers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) and largely affected the overall ideological shape of Christianity. Using eastern religion as a foil for western thought, she shows how the mind and body are actually unified in Eastern-based religions and thus generally have a more positive impact on sexual wellbeing for its adherents. Christianity, on the other hand, teaches the supremacy of the mind over the body, leading to a sexual suppression that is hard to shake. This can lead to unhealthy levels of sexual shame in those who are taught that the body must be grappled with and suppressed. The Vow of Onah Sellers shows us that there are a lot of Hebrew sources that portray sexually-positive messages. The most powerful of these being the Vow of Onah, which reverses the typical gender roles of the time period, favoring women over men. One of the oaths of The Vow of Onah is that “Sex is considered a woman's right, not a man's.” For the full list and a detailed response, check the key links and information below and read the blog post that Tina wrote on the subject. It's eye-opening. Background She is the celebrated author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy. In addition to her exemplary research and compositional work on that book, she has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology and has established a very impressive reputation as a marriage and family therapist, medical family therapist, and also, a certified sex therapist. She has been a professor for many years now, starting as a Latin and science teacher in La Jolla, California. Eventually, this would lead to her teaching a sexual education course in the same prep school. And this launched the specialized career she has been diligently working at for years. Key Links and Information Regarding Tina Sellers Tina's Website: http://tinaschermersellers.com/ Link for Tina's book - Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138674982 ‘Vow of Onah' Blog Post Written by Tina Sellers: http://tinaschermersellers.com/2011/02/12/the-vow-of-onah-and-other-jewish-attitudes-about-sex/ Northwest Institute on Intimacy: https://nwioi.com/ 4-D Network: https://4-dnetwork.com/ Thank God For Sex: http://www.thankgodforsex.org/ She Is Called: https://www.sheiscalled.com/ More info: Book and New Course - https://sexwithoutstress.com Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Overcoming Sexual ShameIn her work, Sellers places considerable emphasis on reversing sexual shame in her clients’ and readers’ minds. Growing up in a sexually-open environment, with parents who were very transparent about sexual function, health, and education, Tina learned the importance of communication over the suppression of sexual fact. And by extension, she is a vocal opponent of abstinence-only techniques which are ineffective and detrimental to the overall sexual wellbeing of all who are involved.Tina also likes to probe the depths of religious history to offer broader perspectives on how sexuality and religion can function symbiotically instead of antagonistically.Without further ado, much more is expounded upon within the episode. It is an absolutely phenomenal experience, navigated by an equally phenomenal guest. Enjoy!Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: A Sexual Autobiography?Not exactly. Tina had an upbringing that runs counter to a typical conservative church experience. She grew up in a Swedish immigrant family where everyone was body and sex positive. In addition, sexuality was taught in a transparent manner. This meant that the typical drip-feed of sexual shame had been replaced with a far more positive apparatus for sexual wellbeing and curiosity. Tina goes on to say much more about her background and the importance of her upbringing throughout the episode!Transforming a Fragmented Narrative into a Sexual LegacySo, why would Tina write a book about the suppression of sexuality in religiously-centered families, when she herself had experienced a far-from-stifling upbringing? To completely answer this question requires a brief review of a moment in her life that determined the direction of her research.The pieces for her book began to fall into place during her time as a professor. And more specifically, when she organized assignments that directed her Human Sexuality students to make autobiographical accounts of their own sexual experiences. And it was during the countless drafts she read that she started to notice an influx of narratives that all became pointedly self-conscious and self-disparaging. What had originally been a fragmented narrative began to congeal into a fleshed-out profile of individual sexuality. But what could have caused this shift in perception? Tune in to find out more!The Limitations of Legalism and Abstinence-OnlySellers delves into some of the origins of the more Evangelically-driven modes of thought. Legalistic adherence to biblical laws, literalism, a harsh criticism of sexual expression, and the power and money at the root of all socio-political movements. In addition, she accentuates the fact that the abstinence-only strategies are mentally detrimental for children. Eventually, once a child matures and becomes sexually active, abstinence-only techniques prove to be much more harmful than establishing regular dialogues on sexuality. Most of this is socio-politically and religiously driven, like the Purity Movement. Seriously, this information is worth its weight in gold. You won’t want to miss it!The Phenomenology of Sexual ShameAt one point in the episode, Tina shares a quote which provides an absolutely nuanced and fresh perspective on the idea of sexual shame. But at the same time, it is heartbreaking in its accuracy. This is a portion of what is said on the phenomenology of sexual shame: “A visceral feeling of humiliation and disgust towards one’s own body and identity as a sexual being. A belief of being abnormal, inferior, and unworthy.” And this has been reinforced by our socio-political climate. For more on the phenomenology of sexual shame, listen along.Comprehensive Sex-Ed: 100, 1-minute conversationsTina says that a comprehensive sexual education is imperative for shifting the legacy of sexual of shame. With enough discussions, just 100, one-minute conversations, the statistics show that individuals will almost always go on to live healthier sexual lives. They also feel much better about their bodies overall. This means that parents must start very soon with their kids, shouldn’t have ‘heart attacks’ when children show curiosity towards their bodies (or the differences in others’ bodies), and let things come about naturally without “childproofing the mind,” so to speak.The Model For Erasing Sexual Shame (MESS)Tina shares one of the most important facets of her book with listeners. Using a four-part strategy for reversing sexual shame, she teaches us that we need to frame, name, claim, and aim if we expect to get rid of our sexual shame. First, we must have the proper frame for sexual education. This means that instead of porn, which often reflects only a male-driven fantasy, individuals need to have a sexual education that is instead based in reality. The frame is the “scaffolding” for a healthy sexuality, as Sellers says--it could even be called a frame of reference. The second, name, is equally important: we must name, or tell our story. To learn what claim and aim mean in this formula, check out this enlightening talk.The Mind/Body Divide: A Perspective Shift Towards Sinful SexIn some of the closing moments of the interview, Tina gives listeners a history lesson dating back all the way to Aristotle and up to Constantine. She states that the severance of the mind from the body started with the original Greek thinkers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) and largely affected the overall ideological shape of Christianity. Using eastern religion as a foil for western thought, she shows how the mind and body are actually unified in Eastern-based religions and thus generally have a more positive impact on sexual wellbeing for its adherents. Christianity, on the other hand, teaches the supremacy of the mind over the body, leading to a sexual suppression that is hard to shake. This can lead to unhealthy levels of sexual shame in those who are taught that the body must be grappled with and suppressed.The Vow of OnahSellers shows us that there are a lot of Hebrew sources that portray sexually-positive messages. The most powerful of these being the Vow of Onah, which reverses the typical gender roles of the time period, favoring women over men. One of the oaths of The Vow of Onah is that “Sex is considered a woman’s right, not a man’s.” For the full list and a detailed response, check the key links and information below and read the blog post that Tina wrote on the subject. It’s eye-opening.BackgroundShe is the celebrated author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy. In addition to her exemplary research and compositional work on that book, she has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology and has established a very impressive reputation as a marriage and family therapist, medical family therapist, and also, a certified sex therapist.She has been a professor for many years now, starting as a Latin and science teacher in La Jolla, California. Eventually, this would lead to her teaching a sexual education course in the same prep school. And this launched the specialized career she has been diligently working at for years.Key Links and Information Regarding Tina SellersTina’s Website: http://tinaschermersellers.com/Link for Tina’s book - Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138674982‘Vow of Onah’ Blog Post Written by Tina Sellers: http://tinaschermersellers.com/2011/02/12/the-vow-of-onah-and-other-jewish-attitudes-about-sex/Northwest Institute on Intimacy: https://nwioi.com/4-D Network: https://4-dnetwork.com/Thank God For Sex: http://www.thankgodforsex.org/She Is Called: https://www.sheiscalled.com/More info:Book and New Course - https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Overcoming Sexual ShameIn her work, Sellers places considerable emphasis on reversing sexual shame in her clients’ and readers’ minds. Growing up in a sexually-open environment, with parents who were very transparent about sexual function, health, and education, Tina learned the importance of communication over the suppression of sexual fact. And by extension, she is a vocal opponent of abstinence-only techniques which are ineffective and detrimental to the overall sexual wellbeing of all who are involved.Tina also likes to probe the depths of religious history to offer broader perspectives on how sexuality and religion can function symbiotically instead of antagonistically.Without further ado, much more is expounded upon within the episode. It is an absolutely phenomenal experience, navigated by an equally phenomenal guest. Enjoy!Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: A Sexual Autobiography?Not exactly. Tina had an upbringing that runs counter to a typical conservative church experience. She grew up in a Swedish immigrant family where everyone was body and sex positive. In addition, sexuality was taught in a transparent manner. This meant that the typical drip-feed of sexual shame had been replaced with a far more positive apparatus for sexual wellbeing and curiosity. Tina goes on to say much more about her background and the importance of her upbringing throughout the episode!Transforming a Fragmented Narrative into a Sexual LegacySo, why would Tina write a book about the suppression of sexuality in religiously-centered families, when she herself had experienced a far-from-stifling upbringing? To completely answer this question requires a brief review of a moment in her life that determined the direction of her research.The pieces for her book began to fall into place during her time as a professor. And more specifically, when she organized assignments that directed her Human Sexuality students to make autobiographical accounts of their own sexual experiences. And it was during the countless drafts she read that she started to notice an influx of narratives that all became pointedly self-conscious and self-disparaging. What had originally been a fragmented narrative began to congeal into a fleshed-out profile of individual sexuality. But what could have caused this shift in perception? Tune in to find out more!The Limitations of Legalism and Abstinence-OnlySellers delves into some of the origins of the more Evangelically-driven modes of thought. Legalistic adherence to biblical laws, literalism, a harsh criticism of sexual expression, and the power and money at the root of all socio-political movements. In addition, she accentuates the fact that the abstinence-only strategies are mentally detrimental for children. Eventually, once a child matures and becomes sexually active, abstinence-only techniques prove to be much more harmful than establishing regular dialogues on sexuality. Most of this is socio-politically and religiously driven, like the Purity Movement. Seriously, this information is worth its weight in gold. You won’t want to miss it!The Phenomenology of Sexual ShameAt one point in the episode, Tina shares a quote which provides an absolutely nuanced and fresh perspective on the idea of sexual shame. But at the same time, it is heartbreaking in its accuracy. This is a portion of what is said on the phenomenology of sexual shame: “A visceral feeling of humiliation and disgust towards one’s own body and identity as a sexual being. A belief of being abnormal, inferior, and unworthy.” And this has been reinforced by our socio-political climate. For more on the phenomenology of sexual shame, listen along.Comprehensive Sex-Ed: 100, 1-minute conversationsTina says that a comprehensive sexual education is imperative for shifting the legacy of sexual of shame. With enough discussions, just 100, one-minute conversations, the statistics show that individuals will almost always go on to live healthier sexual lives. They also feel much better about their bodies overall. This means that parents must start very soon with their kids, shouldn’t have ‘heart attacks’ when children show curiosity towards their bodies (or the differences in others’ bodies), and let things come about naturally without “childproofing the mind,” so to speak.The Model For Erasing Sexual Shame (MESS)Tina shares one of the most important facets of her book with listeners. Using a four-part strategy for reversing sexual shame, she teaches us that we need to frame, name, claim, and aim if we expect to get rid of our sexual shame. First, we must have the proper frame for sexual education. This means that instead of porn, which often reflects only a male-driven fantasy, individuals need to have a sexual education that is instead based in reality. The frame is the “scaffolding” for a healthy sexuality, as Sellers says--it could even be called a frame of reference. The second, name, is equally important: we must name, or tell our story. To learn what claim and aim mean in this formula, check out this enlightening talk.The Mind/Body Divide: A Perspective Shift Towards Sinful SexIn some of the closing moments of the interview, Tina gives listeners a history lesson dating back all the way to Aristotle and up to Constantine. She states that the severance of the mind from the body started with the original Greek thinkers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) and largely affected the overall ideological shape of Christianity. Using eastern religion as a foil for western thought, she shows how the mind and body are actually unified in Eastern-based religions and thus generally have a more positive impact on sexual wellbeing for its adherents. Christianity, on the other hand, teaches the supremacy of the mind over the body, leading to a sexual suppression that is hard to shake. This can lead to unhealthy levels of sexual shame in those who are taught that the body must be grappled with and suppressed.The Vow of OnahSellers shows us that there are a lot of Hebrew sources that portray sexually-positive messages. The most powerful of these being the Vow of Onah, which reverses the typical gender roles of the time period, favoring women over men. One of the oaths of The Vow of Onah is that “Sex is considered a woman’s right, not a man’s.” For the full list and a detailed response, check the key links and information below and read the blog post that Tina wrote on the subject. It’s eye-opening.BackgroundShe is the celebrated author of Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy. In addition to her exemplary research and compositional work on that book, she has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology and has established a very impressive reputation as a marriage and family therapist, medical family therapist, and also, a certified sex therapist.She has been a professor for many years now, starting as a Latin and science teacher in La Jolla, California. Eventually, this would lead to her teaching a sexual education course in the same prep school. And this launched the specialized career she has been diligently working at for years.Key Links and Information Regarding Tina SellersTina’s Website: http://tinaschermersellers.com/Link for Tina’s book - Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1138674982‘Vow of Onah’ Blog Post Written by Tina Sellers: http://tinaschermersellers.com/2011/02/12/the-vow-of-onah-and-other-jewish-attitudes-about-sex/Northwest Institute on Intimacy: https://nwioi.com/4-D Network: https://4-dnetwork.com/Thank God For Sex: http://www.thankgodforsex.org/She Is Called: https://www.sheiscalled.com/More info:Book and New Course - https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

[Katee and Corbin are beavering away at their residencies this week, so enjoy this rebirthed episode.  –Dave] Alison Oliver is a sexuality educator at the university level, and also for the Unitarian Universalist Society's sex ed program known as Our Whole Lives.  Unlike what most of us get in schools, public or private, OWL is … Continue reading What Comprehensive Sex Ed Looks Like: Our Whole Lives (Rebirthed) →

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 15 2018 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we talk about proactively managing the aging process with Dr. Jennifer Pearlman, the importance of a comprehensive sex ed. curriculum with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen, cooking with turmeric with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and the truth about CBD with Tonic Cannabis Expert Rick Gillman. Also

Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on September 15 2018 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we talk about proactively managing the aging process with Dr. Jennifer Pearlman, the importance of a comprehensive sex ed. curriculum with Tonic Sex Expert Carlyle Jansen, cooking with turmeric with Carolyn Tanner-Cohen and the truth about CBD with Tonic Cannabis Expert Rick Gillman. Also….the Soul Segment with Lisa Marvin We specifically discuss: Proactively Managing the Aging Process The Joy of Aging Event Tips for taking control of the aging process Quality of Life Health span vs. life span Why do we age? Telomeres Buffering chronic stress Mindfulness, meditation, visualization, tai chi, yoga, mind-body connections Self-care The differences in the way that men and women age Top tips for anti aging Genetic predisposition Neuroplasticity EARLY BIRD PRICING FOR TONIC LISTENERS! The Importance of a Comprehensive Sex Ed. Curriculum in our Schools Sex Ed Curriculum in our schools How does sex ed affect kids? Does sex ed subvert the role of the parents? Cultural or religious objections to sexual education? Is there an age that is too young to learn about sex? How does sex ed correlate to the prevention of sexual abuse? What can parents do if you object to the curriculum? THE SOUL SEGMENT: Career Cooking With Turmeric What is turmeric? Curcamine bio-availability Turmeric recipes Golden Milk Turmeric and cauliflower Dried vs. fresh turmeric Dealing with stains Grating turmeric Storing turmeric The Truth about CBD: What is CBD? CBD as a pain treatment, MS, Epilepsy, PTSD, Anxiety and Mental health CBD from hemp or cannabis The superiority of cannabis based CBD pesticides and contamination non-regulated CBD isn't being tested cost of non-regulated vs. regulated product legalities of over-the-counter CBD

Alison Oliver is a sexuality educator at the university level, and also for the Unitarian Universalist Society's sex ed program known as Our Whole Lives.  Unlike what most of us get in schools, public or private, OWL is comprehensive.  Even the most detailed conversation with one's parents can't hope to cover everything OWL does in … Continue reading What Comprehensive Sex Ed Looks Like: Our Whole Lives →