Podcasts about human sexuality studies

As Celeste describes it, she's had a long and illustrious journey of exploring different relationships and relationship styles as she continues learning who she is and what works best for her. For so long she tried to fit herself into what she calls "primary possessive partnerships" and unfortunately spent much of her time being triggered. Today, Celeste identifies as "solo open" and has filled her life with lovers, partners, and friends that she feels deeply connected to while also feeling safe and securely attached. This conversation is so beautiful and full of vulnerability, laughter, and love as Celeste takes us on her powerful journey. Enjoy! Celeste Hirschman, MA, is a visionary in intimacy and personal transformation. As co-founder of the Somatica Institute, she merges profound insight with compassion, empowering individuals to unlock deeper connections and embrace their authentic selves. With a Master's in Human Sexuality Studies and a background in Women's Studies, Celeste has co-authored three transformative books and contributed groundbreaking research in adolescent sexuality. You can learn more about Celeste and all of her work at somaticainstitute.com. Check out the full show notes here. Join the most amazing community of open-minded humans on the planet!   Click here to order your very own NNM shirt! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

Jane Fleishman, Phd, a Certified Sexuality Educator, works with people living in senior communities on taboo topics such as intimacy, desire, sexual health, abuse and consent. An accomplished educator, writer, program developer, and researcher, Jane received a PhD in Human Sexuality from the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies at the age of 62. She specializes in all aspects of sexuality for older adults and older adults in same-sex relationships. She is the author of The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging, a Nautilus Award winner and Kirkus Review starred selection. Jane's TEDx Talk, “Is It OK for Grandma to Have Sex?” has received over 100,000 views. "Sex is going on in senior living communities or there is erosion of all the great gains we've made in the last 50 years."Connect with Jane:Email:  Jane@Jane Fleishman.comPodcast:  Our Better Half, focuses on sex and sexuality in the 2nd half of life Book: The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging

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Tushabe Wa Tushabe, an Assistant Professor at Widener University in The Center for Human Sexuality Studies, graduated from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, in Indiana, earned a Master's in women's studies from Texas Women's University, and received a Ph.D. in Decolonial African Epistemologie from Binghamton University. Tushabe's research interests focus on decolonial and indigenous knowledges and practices, and sexualities through languages. When not in the classroom, writing, or mentoring students, Tushabe can be found enjoying the outdoors, especially waterfalls, mountains, and hiking. When Tushabe is with family, they enjoy listening to the young and the elders in the community tell stories they grew up hearing from their elders. If you would like to learn more about Tushabe's work, you can check it out HERE! If you want to catch up on other shows, just visit our website and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show! As always, thanks for listening!

Hey listeners! It's Jane here with great news. We got picked up for Season 9! Can you believe it? And starting in just 2 weeks, we've got a line-up of guests who will educate you, entertain you, and inform you on everything you'll need to know about sex in the second half of life.  We've also got a new sponsor this year, Hot Octopuss, and you'll be hearing from them and a few of their products for older bodies along with a whole team of remarkable sponsors supporting us all the way: The Center for Human Sexuality Studies  at Widener University Gazebo  Sex Coach U That Drawer Uberlube We couldn't do it without them either! So find us wherever you get your favorite podcasts or subscribe today at www.ourbetterhalf.net.  See you in season 9!   And if you want to catch up on other shows, just visit our website and please subscribe! We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!

Hey listeners! While our co-hosts are away on vacation this summer (doing who knows what!), we are thrilled to present you with an archived episode. One of our favorite interviews from this season is back. So sit back and enjoy!   Our guest this time is Dr. Mark Levand, a sexuality educator and researcher who has spent many deep and reflective years in the church. He's passionate about training future sexuality educators through his deep interests in sexuality, religion, and diversity. Take a listen. It's a terrific episode and we had a great time talking all things religion and sex with him.   Dr. Levand has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University and a Master's in theology and religious studies from John Carroll University. Among other publications, he has recently published on matters of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in the National Catholic Reporter and about Catholic Theology and Sexuality Education in the Journal of Theology & Sexuality. Mark has received awards for his collaborative work in sexual diversity, cross-cultural sexuality studies, and organizational change around human sexuality in Catholic higher education.  He is the author of the forthcoming book Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change to be released by Routledge in mid-2023. Mark was the editor for a special issue of the Journal of Sexuality and Relationship Therapy on sexuality, religion, and spirituality and serves as a reviewer for several journals in the fields of sexuality and health.  He has held leadership roles to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at large institutions. Mark holds memberships in sexuality organizations, as well as the Catholic Theological Society of America, and the Society of Christian Ethics.    If you'd like to learn more about Mark, go to his website where you can find a link to his forthcoming book, Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change, and links to his articles and book chapters.   If you like our show or have any questions contact us here at our website, and you can subscribe to our podcast any way you'd like. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback, so if you love Our Better Half, please give us a 5-star rating and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. It really helps support our show!   As always, thanks for listening!

In this episode, I have two special guests to talk about puberty and the changes our kids experience during this time.   First up is Rachael E. Gibson, PhD, MPH, MS, MEd (she/her/ella), the Senior Program Manager of AMAZE Education at Advocates for Youth. Dr. Gibson is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator based in Miami, Florida and Cape Town, South Africa and has taught comprehensive sexuality education all over the U.S. and the world.    Dr. Gibson talks about the specifics when it comes to puberty, the changes our kids go through on a physical, emotional and mental level, and how to help them navigate these changes as parents.   Our second guest is my teenage daughter, Maxine, who shares her experience getting her first period, going through puberty and having a ‘red party'.    We talk about: [3:45] Defining 'puberty' [4:40] Average ages of puberty today  [5:30] Common challenges kids have when going through puberty and how can we best support them [8:10] How hormonal changes affect our kids' emotions  [10:05] The social changes that come with puberty [13:20] Helping kids understand ‘am I normal?' [14:15] How we as parents can help our kids when they are getting unwanted attention [17:55] Tips for talking about puberty with your kids to prepare them [22:15] How to answer your kids' puberty questions  [26:40] Celebrating ‘coming of age' in different cultures [29:25] Rachel's advice to her younger parent self  [31:25] From my daughter's perspective: what to keep in mind if you're scared about your kid going into puberty [33:10] Are you worried your kids are going to turn into unrecognizable people? [34:20] Does Maxine remember first learning about puberty [37:20] ‘Red parties' and why you should consider one [40:20] What made it easier for Maxine when getting her first period   Dr. Gibson has over 20 years of experience in the health and sexuality education field, and currently serves on the SHAPE National Health Education Council. Prior to joining the AFY/AMAZE team, Dr. Gibson was an Instructional Coach and Content Specialist in the NYC Department of Education, Office of School Wellness Programs. Dr. Gibson also spent 17 years as a secondary health education teacher in California and New York.   In addition to her work with AMAZE and AFY, she is an adjunct professor in Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies.  Dr. Gibson's research examines the interactions between teacher and learner identities. Her most current work titled Learner experiences of teacher gender: Associations among gender and comfort in the sexuality education classroom, offers recommendation for pre- and in-service teacher training that includes strategies for meeting the perceptions of students in affective and culturally responsive ways.    Dr. Gibson holds a B.S. in Health Science from the University of Arizona, an MPH from California State University, Long Beach, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the City College of New York, and a MEd and PhD from Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies.  In her free time, she is an avid hiker, dancer, and traveler.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Free ‘How to Stop Yelling' Course: www.sarahrosensweet.com/yelling  Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/peacefulparenting    Connect with Dr. Gibson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amazeparents Website: https://www.amaze.org   Connect with Sarah Rosensweet   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosensweet/  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/peacefulparentingfreegroup Website: https://www.sarahrosensweet.com Book a short consult or coaching session call: https://book-with-sarah-rosensweet.as.me/schedule.php

Our guest this time is Dr. Mark Levand, a sexuality educator and researcher who has spent many deep and reflective years in the church. He's passionate about training future sexuality educators through his deep interests in sexuality, religion, and diversity. Take a listen. It's a terrific episode and we had a great time talking all things religion and sex with him. Dr. Levand has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University and a Master's in theology and religious studies from John Carroll University. Among other publications, he has recently published on matters of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in the National Catholic Reporter and about Catholic Theology and Sexuality Education in the Journal of Theology & Sexuality. Mark has received awards for his collaborative work in sexual diversity, cross-cultural sexuality studies, and organizational change around human sexuality in Catholic higher education.  He is the author of the forthcoming book Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change to be released by Routledge in mid-2023. Mark was the editor for a special issue of the Journal of Sexuality and Relationship Therapy on sexuality, religion, and spirituality and serves as a reviewer for several journals in the fields of sexuality and health.  He has held leadership roles to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at large institutions. Mark holds memberships in sexuality organizations, as well as the Catholic Theological Society of America, and the Society of Christian Ethics.  If you'd like to learn more about Mark, go to his website where you can find a link to his forthcoming book, Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education: Possibilities for Institutional Change, and links to his articles and book chapters. ​If you like our show or if you have questions, contact us here at our website. You can subscribe to our podcast by sending us your email or whatever way you subscribe to podcasts. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please like us and rate us on our social media platforms. And please write to us at this address. Thanks for listening!

(Interview starts at 1.53) Welcome to Season Four of the Untaming Podcast! It is currently the New Waking Moon here in the Southern Hemisphere. Erica Butler is a sexual health educator, speaker, and advocate working to educate her community about sexuality in a healthy, affirming, and honest way. She has been in the sex ed field since 2005, and obtained her Masters in Human Sexuality Education from the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. Erica is the founder of happesextalk, a company with the philosophy that medically accurate, affirming and comprehensive sex education is a basic human right. Further Information: Erica's IG: @happesextalk Happesextalk Website: https://www.happesextalk.com/ Happermations Website: https://happermations.com/ Erica's FB: happesextalk Erica's Email: erica@happesextalk.com Untaming Contact: FB: https://www.facebook.com/Untaming-396582437559159/ IG: @untaming_podcast Twitter: @UntamingP Email: untaming.podcast@gmail.com https://anchor.fm/emily033

Meet FEMINIST WELLNESS EDUCATOR Melissa A. Fabello. Equipped with her PhD in Human Sexuality Studies, she helps folks unpack “health” from a social justice perspective. She focuses on the politics of bodies, sexuality and relationships. She is able to make her work accessible and educational while still being so enjoyable and has been said to be “something close to witchcraft.” She is described as a white, cisgender, thin, middle-class, queer, and “mentally ill” and she lives in Philadelphia with her partner and four sweet cats. In this episode you will learn about:Intersectional feminismOppressive ideology around food, bodies, and beauty in this patriarchal world we live inWhat it means to actually take care of our bodies How to deal with oppression powerfully Genital myths Letting go of taboo around mental illness Stay Connected with Melissa:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fyeahmfabello/ - @fyeahmfabello Download our free audio training CLIT TALK CLIFF NOTES: The Ultimate NO BS Guide to Self Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy

------------------Support the channel------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenter PayPal: paypal.me/thedissenter PayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuy PayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9l PayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpz PayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9m PayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao This show is sponsored by Enlites, Learning & Development done differently. Check the website here: http://enlites.com/ Dr. Gilbert Herdt is Emeritus Professor of Human Sexuality Studies and Anthropology and a Founder of the Department of Sexuality Studies and the National Sexuality Resource Center at San Francisco State University. He founded the Summer Institute on Sexuality and Society at the University of Amsterdam (1996). He conducted long-term fieldwork among the Sambia people of Papua New Guinea, and has written widely on the nature and variation in human sexual expression in Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, and across cultures. In this episode, we talk about sexual orientation from an anthropological perspective. We first talk about the societies Dr. Herdt studied in Papua New Guinea. We then discuss how to study sexuality on the field, how sexual attraction develops, the influence of culture in the development of sexual orientation, and norms regarding sexual behavior. We talk about how to understand homosexuality from the perspective of anthropology. Finally, we talk about factors that impact the mental health of homosexuals, including norms, marriage denial, and discrimination due to the AIDS pandemic. -- A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS/SUPPORTERS: KARIN LIETZCKE, ANN BLANCHETTE, PER HELGE LARSEN, LAU GUERREIRO, JERRY MULLER, HANS FREDRIK SUNDE, BERNARDO SEIXAS, HERBERT GINTIS, RUTGER VOS, RICARDO VLADIMIRO, CRAIG HEALY, OLAF ALEX, PHILIP KURIAN, JONATHAN VISSER, JAKOB KLINKBY, ADAM KESSEL, MATTHEW WHITINGBIRD, ARNAUD WOLFF, TIM HOLLOSY, HENRIK AHLENIUS, JOHN CONNORS, PAULINA BARREN, FILIP FORS CONNOLLY, DAN DEMETRIOU, ROBERT WINDHAGER, RUI INACIO, ARTHUR KOH, ZOOP, MARCO NEVES, COLIN HOLBROOK, SUSAN PINKER, PABLO SANTURBANO, SIMON COLUMBUS, PHIL KAVANAGH, JORGE ESPINHA, CORY CLARK, MARK BLYTH, ROBERTO INGUANZO, MIKKEL STORMYR, ERIC NEURMANN, SAMUEL ANDREEFF, FRANCIS FORDE, TIAGO NUNES, BERNARD HUGUENEY, ALEXANDER DANNBAUER, FERGAL CUSSEN, YEVHEN BODRENKO, HAL HERZOG, NUNO MACHADO, DON ROSS, JONATHAN LEIBRANT, JOÃO LINHARES, OZLEM BULUT, NATHAN NGUYEN, STANTON T, SAMUEL CORREA, ERIK HAINES, MARK SMITH, J.W., JOÃO EIRA, TOM HUMMEL, SARDUS FRANCE, DAVID SLOAN WILSON, YACILA DEZA-ARAUJO, IDAN SOLON, ROMAIN ROCH, DMITRY GRIGORYEV, TOM ROTH, DIEGO LONDOÑO CORREA, YANICK PUNTER, ADANER USMANI, CHARLOTTE BLEASE, NICOLE BARBARO, ADAM HUNT, PAWEL OSTASZEWSKI, AL ORTIZ, NELLEKE BAK, KATHRINE AND PATRICK TOBIN, GUY MADISON, GARY G HELLMANN, SAIMA AFZAL, ADRIAN JAEGGI, NICK GOLDEN, PAULO TOLENTINO, JOÃO BARBOSA, JULIAN PRICE, EDWARD HALL, HEDIN BRØNNER, DOUGLAS P. FRY, FRANCA BORTOLOTTI, GABRIEL PONS CORTÈS, URSULA LITZCKE, DENISE COOK, SCOTT, ZACHARY FISH, TIM DUFFY, TRADERINNYC, TODD SHACKELFORD, AND SUNNY SMITH! A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRODUCERS, YZAR WEHBE, JIM FRANK, ŁUKASZ STAFINIAK, IAN GILLIGAN, LUIS CAYETANO, TOM VANEGDOM, CURTIS DIXON, BENEDIKT MUELLER, VEGA GIDEY, THOMAS TRUMBLE, AND NUNO ELDER! AND TO MY EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS, MICHAL RUSIECKI, ROSEY, JAMES PRATT, MATTHEW LAVENDER, SERGIU CODREANU, AND BOGDAN KANIVETS!

Erica Smith (she/her) is an award winning sexuality educator and consultant with over 20 years of experience. She has provided comprehensive sex education and advocacy to young women and LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia's juvenile justice system, worked in abortion care, and supported HIV+ and transgender adolescents and their families. She received her Master of Education from Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies. In 2019, she developed the Purity Culture Dropout™️ Program to help people learn all of the sex education that they missed growing up in purity culture- sex ed that is accurate, queer inclusive, trauma informed, compassionate, and comprehensive. Erica lives in Philadelphia with her partner and house full of rescue animals and you can find her on Instagram at @ericasmith.sex.ed. To work with Erica: https://www.ericasmitheac.com/Join our Support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1024788251753835

An interview with Erica Smith (@ericasmith.sex.ed), a sexuality educator who talk to us about abortion, purity culture, and how to talk to people about sex. You will learn... why sexual education is so important and how to talk to young people about sex how to talk to people in your life who might not understand the severity of the abortion issue, specifically your partner what purity culture is and how deeply it affects us Erica Smith (she/her) is an award winning sexuality educator and consultant with over 20 years of experience. She has provided comprehensive sex education and advocacy to young women and LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia's juvenile justice system, worked in abortion care, and supported HIV+ and transgender adolescents and their families. She received her Master of Education from Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies. In 2019, she developed the Purity Culture Dropout™️ Program to help people learn all of the sex education that they missed growing up in purity culture- sex ed that is accurate, queer inclusive, trauma informed, compassionate, and comprehensive. Erica lives in Philadelphia with her partner and house full of rescue animals and you can find her on Instagram at @ericasmith.sex.ed Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericasmith.sex.ed/ Learn more about the Purity Culture Dropout Program here: https://www.ericasmitheac.com/the-purity-culture-dropout-program And if you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @ericasmith.sex.ed Mentioned In This Episode... Sex Education- show on Netflix

This episode is a conversation with Dr. Betsy Crane, a sexuality scholar, educator, author, and researcher. Betsy recently retired as Professor and former Director of graduate studies at the Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies, where she had taught since 2007. Betsy earned a Ph.D. from Cornell University in 2000 and her MA in Mental Health Education from University of Texas in 1972. She worked as a community sexuality educator, and as Executive Director for Planned Parenthood in Ithaca, NY. Betsy is past president of the Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, and was named a Distinguished University Professor by Widener University. Betsy has authored many academic publications and given presentations on sexuality around the world. Betsy tells us about a co-authored study that she led, entitled Exploring Erotic Potential: A Mixed Methods Study on Effects of a Sexological Bodywork Retreat for People Who Identify as Women.

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We explore religious lenses on sexuality and pleasure. From giving ourselves permission to feel pleasurable to the fierce and genderless expression of sexuality, your body is a precious gift.Your body is asking permission to be a body and to be appreciated and loved in various expressions.We talking about the Bible and what the Catholic Church says about pleasure and sexuality. We also dive into Catholicism and vulnerabilities with sexual shame, and the reminder that sexuality is also viewed as an expression of unity and love in the Catholic Church. We also broadened this conversation to include other faith-based practices and what their perspectives are on sexuality. Dr. Mark Levand is a sexuality educator and researcher with degrees in Catholic theology. As part of his work, Dr. Levand teaches about theology, culture, and sexuality at Villanova University and he trains future sexuality educators at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University and in the Sexual Health Certificate Program at the University of Michigan. . Connect with Dr. Levand at Marklevand.com and LevandConsulting@gmail.com . Resource sharing discussed in the show Books: Margaret Farley Just Love: A Framework for Christian Sexual Ethics Christine Gudorf Body, Sex, and Pleasure: Reconstructing Christian Sexual Ethics Tina Schermer Sellers Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: Erasing Shame from Sexual Intimacy Christian Objections to Same Sex Relationships: An Academic Assessment Websites: LGBTQI Catholic resources New Ways Ministry https://www.newwaysministry.org/ Dignity USA dignityusa.org .  Questions you want to ask, options you want to sort through, or deciding on what you should do? Schedule time to chat with me: https://drsusieg.com/pelvic-pain-specialist-15-minute-call Pelvic Pain Relief Program: learn about your body and concerns in the comfort and privacy of your own home. With video demonstrations of hands-on treatment techniques, lessons on the science behind why you hurt, and exercises that will help you navigate out of pelvic pain: https://drsusieg.com/pelvic-pain-in-men-online-programThis information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding treatment, medications/supplements, or any medical diagnoses. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way to substitute the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.   Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research Christian Objections to Same Sex Relationships: An Academic Assessment - Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research PageHistoryWikis > Christian Objections to Same Sex Relationships: An Academic AssessmentChristian Objections to Same Sex Relationships: An Academic Assessment. Interim Report The research report is available for download in English, German, and Spanish (Polish and Portuguese translations are in progress): Download (PDF) Herunterladen (PDF) Descargar (PDF) The Academic Statement summarising the report is available in … Estimated reading time 2 minutes   New Ways Ministry Home - New Ways Ministry Est. reading time 7 minutes

Spoiler Alert: We talk Candyman detailsOn this episode of Sex on Shuffle, Cindy Lee sits down with Erika Evans-Weaver, Ph.D., LMFT, Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist and Clinical Sexologist. In this 2nd half, they discuss what Erika's working on, the new Candyman, and other horror favorites!Erika's BioDr. Erika Evans, LMFT has been a practicing marriage and family therapist since 2005. She holds a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, in addition to Masters' Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy (La Salle University) and Human Sexuality Education (Widener University). Her license is also in Marriage and Family Therapy.In addition to maintaining a boutique private practice, Dr. Erika has held a full-time faculty position in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies Graduate program at Widener University. She also supports the development of burgeoning Marriage and Family Therapists as an Adjunct Professor at La Salle University. Dr. Erika has served for many years on the board of the Pennsylvania Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as the Director for Montgomery County and she has acted as a consultant for the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board.Erika's Website Full Podcast Note Have a question? Email sexonshuffle at gmail dot com Buy me a tea or become a member Thank you for listening, subscribing (here and on all podcast platforms), and reviewing! AppleSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube *shimmies* Editing: @just.hekMusic: Sunday Skate in Golden Gate - Otis McDonald - YouTube Audio Library See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Sex on Shuffle, Cindy Lee sits down with Erika Evans-Weaver, Ph.D., LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Sexologist. In this first half, they discuss nonmogamy, parenting, and becoming a sexuality professional! Erika's BioDr. Erika Evans, LMFT has been a practicing marriage and family therapist since 2005. She holds a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, in addition to Masters' Degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy (La Salle University) and Human Sexuality Education (Widener University). Her license is also in Marriage and Family Therapy.In addition to maintaining a boutique private practice, Dr. Erika has held a full-time faculty position in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies Graduate program at Widener University. She also supports the development of burgeoning Marriage and Family Therapists as an Adjunct Professor at La Salle University. Dr. Erika has served for many years on the board of the Pennsylvania Association of Marriage and Family Therapists as the Director for Montgomery County and she has acted as a consultant for the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board.Erika's Website Full Podcast Note Have a question? Email sexonshuffle at gmail dot com Buy me a tea or become a member Thank you for listening, subscribing (here and on all podcast platforms), and reviewing! AppleSpotifyAmazon MusicGoogle PodcastsiHeart RadioYouTube *shimmies* Editing: @just.hekMusic: Sunday Skate in Golden Gate - Otis McDonald - YouTube Audio Library See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who or what does your organization center? Who would you want to be if funding & outside expectations weren't a part of the equation? What strengths do you embody? These are the kinds of questions that help us locate & nurture the heart of our work. In the first part of our discussion on Core Values, we talked about our cultural praxis and the process that brought W.O.M.A.N., Inc. to our most recent Theory of Change. Join us in this deeper discussion on what we've learned about ourselves during shelter-in-place and what it looks like to embody our values moving forward. This is a part of the series, Introducing Navigating with Integrity: Mindmapping Crisis Response in Nonprofit Leadership. We'll be breaking down what comes up for us when we're talking about dismantling white supremacy culture in the workplace and navigating all of this with integrity. Read more and locate the mind map here: https://womaninc.wordpress.com/2020/05/11/dismantling-white-supremacy-culture-and-navigating-with-integrity-mind-mapping-crisis-response-in-nonprofit-leadership/. ------------------------------ Host Bios: Alicia Campos-Padillapaz (she/herh/ers) started out as a volunteer with W.O.M.A.N., Inc. in early 2012 and has been working with survivors and their families ever since, including working at The Riley Center as Case Manager and Differential Response Liaison. Alicia has a B.S. in Health Education and a Minor in Human Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University. She is also a second generation W.O.M.A.N., Inc. volunteer as her mother volunteered for the agency in 1992. Alicia oversees the outreach program, volunteer recruitment and the 40 Hour Domestic Violence Hybrid Training. As a San Francisco native, Alicia is a big fan of the Giants and 49ers . On her down time she enjoys baking and cuddling with her dog, Loki. Shaena Lee S. (she/her/hers) is a mixed-race woman of Japanese, Korean and white descent, and has been with W.O.M.A.N., Inc. since 2014. Starting as a Support Line volunteer, she has since supported in various capacities including peer counseling, support group, education, outreach, and DVIRC coordination. Shaena also has experience as a sexual assault peer counselor and medical advocate with SF Women Against Rape. She currently lives in Washington and has her MSW with a focus on community-centered praxis. Shaena is deeply invested in movements that bring us closer to collective justice, healing & liberation. Jill Zawisza (pronounced Za-we-za) (she/her/hers) is a white woman of Polish descent and serves as a co-director at W.O.M.A.N., Inc. She has been in the anti-DV movement since 1996, and has been with W.O.M.A.N., Inc. for 13 years. In addition, Jill has served as an anti-Sexual Assault advocate and counselor. She represents W.O.M.A.N., Inc. in the community, aids in program development, provides mentorship to staff, and participates in active community outreach. Her current focus is offering counseling and advocacy to survivors, and delving into how to share power & dismantle white supremacy culture within the leadership structure at W.O.M.A.N., Inc., and beyond.

Dr. Ashton Fortin Higgins, Ph.D. is the Founder and Educator at the Exclusive Pumping Institute. The Institute focuses on the education and training of exclusively pumping breast milk. Dr. Ashton obtained her Ph.D. and M.Ed. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University where her research focused on HIV education. Dr. Ashton received her 90+ breastfeeding education hours from Mohawk College. She specifically consults with exclusive pumping individuals to establish proper breast flange sizing, appropriate scheduling and other concerns relating solely to exclusive pumping. Dr. Ashton also provides education and training to lactation health professionals to better understand exclusive pumping, as it differs from at breast consultations. She is passionate about exclusive pumping advocacy, and seeks a level of acceptance for exclusive pumpers in that exclusive pumping is a valid feeding choice for infants in addition to nursing, supplementing, and formula. You can learn more at www.exclusivepumpinginstitute.com Visit: http://drlaurabrayton.com/podcasts/ for show notes and available downloads. © 2021 Dr. Laura Brayton

What does sex look like, feel like and how is it expressed in the black communities when we have mental, historical and cultural barriers keeping us from having honest and authentic conversations about our sexuality? Join me, your host, Taylor Sparks and Dr. Tracie Q. Gilbert as we have a deep, fun and heart to heart discussion about sexual stereotypes, the church and all other challenges we have with the 'skirt down, legs closed' philosophy surrounding our sexuality. Tracie Gilbert Bio: Tracie Q. Gilbert, PhD (she/her/Thembi) is an educator, writer, researcher and consultant who uses conversation to help achieve sexual wellness and healing for Black people, and racial justice in sex ed spaces. Using lectures, interactive workshops and conversation series, Dr. Gilbert works to help Black communities unpack the mental, historical, and cultural barriers that keep them from having honest, productive conversations about sex and sexuality. Dr. Gilbert has nearly 25 years experience teaching urban youth, young adults, and their advocates. She received her Masters of Science in Education at the University of Pennsylvania, and her doctorate from the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. She has taught for several different organizations including Widener, Christiana Healthcare Systems, Evoluer House, the Innovative Learning Institute, and the Center for Sex Education. At present, she conducts direct services through her independent agency, Thembi Anaiya, LLC. Stay up to date with Tracie at: website:www.thembianaiya.com FB:TW:IG @ThembiAnaiya Stay up to date with Sisters of Sexuality Website: www.sistersofsexuality.com Email: sistersofsexuality@gmail.com Instagram: @sistersofsexuality Facebook: @sexysostour Twitter: @sistersofsex website: www.OrganicLoven.com FB:TW:IG:YT:PIN: @OrganicLoven LIKE SHARE SUBSCRIBE AND SUPPORT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistersofsexuality/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sistersofsexuality/support

“Lady” is an advocate for social change, vibrant businesswoman, internationally trained makeup artist, celebrity costumer/clothier, style icon, former model, and Mother of two. She is known to many as the empowering facilitator of her classic and signature Return of the Lady (ROTL) tea party seminars, established in 2003. ROTL, a division of Inner Makeup Enterprises (INRME), is a program suited for all ages, genders, ethnicities, and cultures. In June of 2016, ROTL was invited to the inaugural White House United State of Women (USOW) Summit, hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, and Oprah, and honored as a “Nominated Change Maker.” This honor was achieved based on the work the ROTL organization had accomplished in its advocacy work in the areas of IPV/domestic violence and teen pregnancy. It was a honor only bestowed to leading activists, academics, journalists, public officials, and business leaders across the country. Currently, The Lady is working on her first book, with future plans to shop a television show entitled, The Return of the Lady. The Lady can also be seen as a subject in PBS’s new documentary Fast Forward. L'Oréal McCollum, LSW, MSW, M.Ed., (she/her) is an internationally accomplished multihyphenate--artist, wellbeing practitioner, and educator--on a journey to inspire radical joy, authenticity, empathy, and healing. Born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Landstuhl, Germany and Atlanta, Georgia, her interests in sociology, the performing arts, and the inner workings of the brain blossomed during her early adolescent years where she drew inspiration from her father (a then-mental health counselor in the Air Force) and mother (a then-spokesmodel/brand executive for an international cosmetics company). Through the years, she has gained unique experience in the areas of community health & wellness, training & education, the healing arts, nightlife/restaurant hospitality, social activism, public affairs, communication media, and entertainment. She currently serves as the Black Mental Health & Healing Justice Training Coordinator/Trainer for BEAM (The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective). In addition to her work with BEAM, she cultivates joy through expressing her artistry as a commercial actor/model and vinyl DJ. She is a graduate of Widener University where she completed an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Human Sexuality Studies (i.e. all but dissertation), as well as a M.Ed. in Human Sexuality Studies and MSW in Clinical Social Work. She also earned a BS degree in Communications (with a concentration in Media Studies) from Kennesaw State University. She can also be seen as a subject in PBS’s new documentary Fast Forward. "TK" Dutes is a nurse turned audio producer and co-host of TK in The AM, recently celebrating 1000 episodes of live streaming morning radio on Bondfire Radio. With experience spanning terrestrial radio (WBAI-NY) , online, podcast (Buzzfeed's "Thirst Aid Kit", Function with Anil Dash, Hear to Slay) and audio drama, her life in audio is all encompassing. TK's has a passion for Black audio drama, having produced W.E.B DuBois' The Comet, and The Weeksvile Project, a story about a free Black community Brooklyn, N.Y. She also spreads the gospel of radio and podcasting through workshops and mentorship, and was recently listed on Current.org's "Black Talents in Public Media You Should Know." Currently, she is on the board of the Association of Independents in Radio, and an Executive Producer at Spoke Media at the helm of Good Words with Kirk Franklin and more.  Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), Hysterical at FX on Hulu,  Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Racism has been firmly established by many in the discipline to be  public health crisis. What our guest on this episode reminds us is that it is also a crisis in sexuality as well. In this episode, Dr. G chats with "Southern Sexologist" Tanya M. Bass, about the ways that race and racism have informed public health-based sex ed. Tanya shares her journey to sex ed through the path of public health, what it's like teaching these topics at a Historically Black College (HBCU), and how Blackfolk can best excel at achieving the pleasure and freedom they so richly deserve! NOTE: This episode includes an advertisement for a special Black History Month event coming up on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Info & tickets for the event can be found here. (Click here to download the episode transcript.) Episode Question to Ponder: What are you willing to do to be free? Homework: No downloads; conduct an internet search on The Negro Project (start here to begin your reading)  Guest Bio: Tanya M. Bass (the #SouthernSexologist™) is a national award winning sexuality educator and a subject matter expert in health equity and sexual health. She is the Founder of the North Carolina Sexual Health Conference (NCSEXCON) which draws sexual health professionals from around the state to share best practices in sexual health across the lifespan. Tanya is the lead instructor for Human Sexuality at North Carolina Central University in the Department of Public Health Education. She is also a TedX and keynote speaker, highly-requested trainer, and facilitator.  Much of her work has been in collaboration with community-based organizations, churches, academic institutions, and state and national conferences. Tanya is an Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapist (AASECT) certified sexuality educator and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). She is a past co-chair for the 2014 National Sex Ed Conference and the 2020 AASECT Conference.   She serves on the editorial board for the American Journal of Sexuality Education. Tanya is completing her doctorate in Education within the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. More information about Tanya and her work can be found at http://www.TanyaMBass.com. Episode References (Content): Almanzar, B. & Pete, M. (2020). "W.A.P. (Wet Ass Pussy)". Album Name TBA. 7 August 2020. Perf. Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion. Atlantic Records, 2020. MP3. L.J. (2004). Examining sexual health discourses in a racial/ethnic context. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 33, 223-234. (Available for abstract review and purchase/download here.) Roberts, D. (1997). Killing the black body: Race, reproduction, and the meaning of liberty. New York: Pantheon Books. References (People): Dr. June Dobbs Butts. (obituary) Javontae L. Williams (academic bio) Professor H. Sharif Williams (academic bio) Goody Howard (bio) Melissa Carnagey (bio)

Well, Stephanie and Lacey are single now (things change quick lol), and they sit down to catch up on literally all things that have been going on in their personal romantic lives – from Stephanie exploring the idea of open relationships to Lacey choosing herself above settling. We bring on Melissa Fabello, PhD for a really amazing (and life-changing tbh) conversation about polyamory, open relationships, body politics, and the overall importance of boundaries and open communication in ANY relationship. Melissa has a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies and is the author of Appetite: Sex, Touch, and Desire in Women with Anorexia. She's a digital content creator, educator, writer, consultant, and social justice activist. Not to mention one of the coolest people we've ever (virtually) met. www.melissafabello.com instagram.com/fyeahmfabello Patreon: patreon.com/mfabello **GET HER BOOK: routledge.com/Appetite-Sex-Touch-and-Desire-in-Women-with-Anorexia/Fabello/p/book/9780367904081 [ Keep up with us here ] YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoBhFtVgNLC629I5VUqCSA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ohhherewego/  Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieparsley/  Lacey: https://www.instagram.com/thelaceyclaire/

This inaugural episode of T.S.O.B. w/ Dr. G introduces you to Dr. Tracie Q. Gilbert, podcast host and sexuality educator. She breaks down a bit of her background, inspirations and rationale for the show, and provides a brief overview of what can be expected from future episodes. (Click to download the episode transcript) Episode Question to Ponder: What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Host Bio: Tracie Q. Gilbert, PhD (she/her/Thembi) is an educator, writer,  and consultant who uses conversation to help achieve sexual wellness and healing for Black people, along with racial justice in sex ed spaces. Using lectures, interactive workshops and conversation series, Dr. Gilbert works to help Black communities unpack the mental, historical, and cultural barriers that keep them from having honest, productive conversations about sex and sexuality. Dr. Gilbert has nearly 25 years experience teaching urban youth, young adults, and their advocates. She received her Masters of Science in Education at the University of Pennsylvania, and her doctorate from the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. More info about Dr. G can be found at ThembiAnaiya.com. EPISODE REFERENCES DuBois, W. E. B. (1903). The souls of black folk. (Click here to Purchase) Gamble, K. & Huff, L. (1975) The sound of Philadelphia [Recorded by MFSB ft. The Three Degrees]. On Love is the Message [Album]. Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia International Records. (Click to Listen; Also, here are 10 Black-Owned Vinyl Record Stores to Support) Gilbert, T. Q. (in press) Black & sexy: A framework of racialized sexuality. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Press. (Click here to sign up for the wait list!) Don't forget to subscribe!

At age 56, Jane went back to finish her PhD and completed this at 62. She tells us this brought her into her own intellectually. She chose to focus on sexuality, as she found it to be the root of humanity's problems. Her specialty is sexuality and aging. Her book, the Stonewall Generation, focuses on LGBTQ elders and the process required her to find people to interview. Her writing journey took her to the story of Stonewall “the birth of the modern day rights movement“ which stands today as a historical event for the gay community. Inclusivity Her goals include trying to combat ageism and the myth that LGBTQ is a young persons' identity. With all this in mind, Dr Jane targeted people who are marginalized so that their stories could be told through her book. Dr. Fleishman's aim is to experience pride events with more exciting sexual politics. With current upheaval in terms of racial injustice and other injustices, Jane believes that things will change to include more LGBTQ elders. Aging and Sex One of Dr. Jane's concerns revolves around older adults' cognitive decline and sexuality. The question she asks is “Do people have the ability and the right to have a sex positive future?“ This brings up ethical issues but Jane is passionate about helping the elderly and ensuring that even in old age, they can enjoy consensual sex. Background Jane Fleishman, PhD, MEd, MS, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, is an award-winning educator, writer, program developer and researcher with a keen perspective on the intersections of race, class, and sexuality, particularly for marginalized populations. She holds a PhD and MEd in Human Sexuality from the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies. Jane is the Principal in her own consulting practice, Speaking of, LLC, specializing in program development, training, curriculum design, writing, and policy review related to human sexuality for older adults, parents, teenagers, young children, and members of the LGBTQ population. She hosts a regular podcast on topics related to sex in the second half of life at www.ourbetterhalf.net and recently completed a TEDx Talk entitled, “Is It OK for Grandma to Have Sex?” Her latest accomplishment is her book entitled, The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging. Her curious nature has led her to research many topics related to sexuality, such as the associations between internalized homophobia, resilience, sexual communication, satisfaction in relationships, and sexual satisfaction in older adults' same-sex relationships. Her work has helped organizations of different sizes develop tools to understand their organizational plights and dilemmas and implement changes into their work environment that align with their values, principles, and vision. Links and Resources http://www.janefleishman.com http://www.ourbetterhalf.net More info: Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com/ Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/ Webinar: How to Make Sex Easy Without Making It Feel Like an Obligation – http://intimacywithease.com/training Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/ Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/152-learning-from-lgbtq-elders-dr-jane-fleishmanMore 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

At age 56, Jane went back to finish her PhD and completed this at 62. She tells us this brought her into her own intellectually. She chose to focus on sexuality, as she found it to be the root of humanity’s problems. Her specialty is sexuality and aging. Her book, the Stonewall Generation, focuses on LGBTQ elders and the process required her to find people to interview. Her writing journey took her to the story of Stonewall “the birth of the modern day rights movement“ which stands today as a historical event for the gay community. Inclusivity Her goals include trying to combat ageism and the myth that LGBTQ is a young persons’ identity. With all this in mind, Dr Jane targeted people who are marginalized so that their stories could be told through her book. Dr. Fleishman’s aim is to experience pride events with more exciting sexual politics. With current upheaval in terms of racial injustice and other injustices, Jane believes that things will change to include more LGBTQ elders. Aging and Sex One of Dr. Jane’s concerns revolves around older adults’ cognitive decline and sexuality. The question she asks is “Do people have the ability and the right to have a sex positive future?“ This brings up ethical issues but Jane is passionate about helping the elderly and ensuring that even in old age, they can enjoy consensual sex. Background Jane Fleishman, PhD, MEd, MS, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, is an award-winning educator, writer, program developer and researcher with a keen perspective on the intersections of race, class, and sexuality, particularly for marginalized populations. She holds a PhD and MEd in Human Sexuality from the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies. Jane is the Principal in her own consulting practice, Speaking of, LLC, specializing in program development, training, curriculum design, writing, and policy review related to human sexuality for older adults, parents, teenagers, young children, and members of the LGBTQ population. She hosts a regular podcast on topics related to sex in the second half of life at www.ourbetterhalf.net and recently completed a TEDx Talk entitled, “Is It OK for Grandma to Have Sex?” Her latest accomplishment is her book entitled, The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging. Her curious nature has led her to research many topics related to sexuality, such as the associations between internalized homophobia, resilience, sexual communication, satisfaction in relationships, and sexual satisfaction in older adults’ same-sex relationships. Her work has helped organizations of different sizes develop tools to understand their organizational plights and dilemmas and implement changes into their work environment that align with their values, principles, and vision. Links and Resources http://www.janefleishman.com http://www.ourbetterhalf.net More info:Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comPodcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/Webinar:How to Make Sex Easy Without Making It Feel Like an Obligation – http://intimacywithease.com/trainingBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/152-learning-from-lgbtq-elders-dr-jane-fleishman

At age 56, Jane went back to finish her PhD and completed this at 62. She tells us this brought her into her own intellectually. She chose to focus on sexuality, as she found it to be the root of humanity’s problems. Her specialty is sexuality and aging. Her book, the Stonewall Generation, focuses on LGBTQ elders and the process required her to find people to interview. Her writing journey took her to the story of Stonewall “the birth of the modern day rights movement“ which stands today as a historical event for the gay community. Inclusivity Her goals include trying to combat ageism and the myth that LGBTQ is a young persons’ identity. With all this in mind, Dr Jane targeted people who are marginalized so that their stories could be told through her book. Dr. Fleishman’s aim is to experience pride events with more exciting sexual politics. With current upheaval in terms of racial injustice and other injustices, Jane believes that things will change to include more LGBTQ elders. Aging and Sex One of Dr. Jane’s concerns revolves around older adults’ cognitive decline and sexuality. The question she asks is “Do people have the ability and the right to have a sex positive future?“ This brings up ethical issues but Jane is passionate about helping the elderly and ensuring that even in old age, they can enjoy consensual sex. Background Jane Fleishman, PhD, MEd, MS, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator, is an award-winning educator, writer, program developer and researcher with a keen perspective on the intersections of race, class, and sexuality, particularly for marginalized populations. She holds a PhD and MEd in Human Sexuality from the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies. Jane is the Principal in her own consulting practice, Speaking of, LLC, specializing in program development, training, curriculum design, writing, and policy review related to human sexuality for older adults, parents, teenagers, young children, and members of the LGBTQ population. She hosts a regular podcast on topics related to sex in the second half of life at www.ourbetterhalf.net and recently completed a TEDx Talk entitled, “Is It OK for Grandma to Have Sex?” Her latest accomplishment is her book entitled, The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging. Her curious nature has led her to research many topics related to sexuality, such as the associations between internalized homophobia, resilience, sexual communication, satisfaction in relationships, and sexual satisfaction in older adults’ same-sex relationships. Her work has helped organizations of different sizes develop tools to understand their organizational plights and dilemmas and implement changes into their work environment that align with their values, principles, and vision. Links and Resources http://www.janefleishman.com http://www.ourbetterhalf.net More info:Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comPodcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/Webinar:How to Make Sex Easy Without Making It Feel Like an Obligation – http://intimacywithease.com/trainingBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/152-learning-from-lgbtq-elders-dr-jane-fleishman

Dr. Jane Fleishman is our wonderful co-host. Today, join Dr. Jayleen Galarza and Dr. Rosara Torrisi as they interview Jane about her book The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging.  Jane is an award-winning sexuality professional with a PhD in Human Sexuality from the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies. She conducts research, teaches classes, and writes articles. ​Jane is on a mission to promote sexual well-being to older adults in senior living communities -- whether it is an assisted living, independent living, rest home, nursing home, senior center, council on aging, or other community focused on older adults – and to the leadership and staff who work from their hearts to make seniors' lives better. Jane has an exhilarating balance of extraordinary patience and indisputable compassion. Her ability to truly listen, is clear throughout her weaving of stories together in her book, The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging, published by Skinner House Books (2020).  Jane's website:  https://www.janefleishman.com/ Jane's book:  https://www.uua.org/products/stonewall-generation Discussion guide for her book:  https://www.uuabookstore.org/Assets/PDFs/Stonewall_Generation_Discussion_Guide.pdf FB page for Jane’s book: https://www.facebook.com/groups/686579685233981

Featuring a very special guest, sex educator Erica Smith, M.Ed.! In this episode we're discussing all things sexual health, what makes "good" sex education, and how deep America's puritanical roots really run. This is one of our best and most informative episodes yet. Make sure you're following Erica on Instagram @ericasmith.sex.ed.---Erica Smith, M.Ed is a sexuality educator, consultant, speaker, and writer. She received her Master of Education from Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies.Since 2000, she's provided sex education to children, teens, and adults. Her areas of specialty include adolescent sexual health, LGBTQ+ youth, justice involved youth, and recovery from purity culture. She developed The Purity Culture Dropout Program to help folks raised in purity culture learn all of the comprehensive, trauma informed, medically accurate, and inclusive sex ed that they didn't have access to while growing up. You can find her on Instagram at @ericasmith.sex.ed.---Referenced in this episode: “AKA Jane Roe” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12005998/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1"The Dream" podcast https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/the-dream"[Un]well" Netflix documentary miniseries https://www.netflix.com/title/81044208Call and leave a voicemail question for a future episode: (818) 457-6535Email us: therealsiri@protonmail.com, therealrachel@protonmail.comFollow us: https://twitter.com/afteradultpod, https://instagram.com/afteradultSupport the show (https://spectrumboutique.com/?acc=afteradult)

In a beautiful conversation with Danielle Harel, co-founder of the Somatica Institute of Sex and Relationship Coaching, we learn about living life from your “Turn-On”. What makes you excited, tingly and awake? Danielle describes using her “Turn-On” to guide her decision-making processes and explores how to connect with the creative energy that stimulates and enlivens us. We talk about family and immigration, her sex-coach work and more. YUMMY. Danielle Harel, Ph.D. is the co-founder of the Somatica Institute of Sex and Relationship Coaching. She brings a tenacious dedication to self-realization in all of her teaching and coaching. Danielle has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies and an M.A. in Social Work. She sees clients in her Sunnyvale office and trains professionals in the Somatica Method – an experiential and body-based method of interpersonal coaching.

Erica Smith is a sexuality educator from Philadelphia who provides private sexuality education, consulting, and trainings on a variety of human sexuality topics. Erica developed the Purity Culture Dropout Program to help people learn all of the sex education that they missed growing up in purity culture- sex ed that is accurate, queer inclusive, trauma informed, and comprehensive. She received her Master of Education from Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies.In this episode we are exploring a lot of topics surrounding sexual health and (mis)education, and also the parallels between purity culture and diet culture and how this conditioning impacts how we see, treat, and engage with our own bodies.***Follow Erica:@ericasmith.sex.ed****Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE + leave A REVIEW and tell me why! Thank you for your support!

Our guest today is Dr. Robert Heasley. In addition to being a psychotherapist in private practice, he is an adjunct professor at Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is the co-director and board president of the Men’s Center for Growth and Change in Philadelphia and an internationally recognized masculinities scholar.  Robert’s work with men over the years has focused on concerns about intimacy, sexuality, sexual identity, commitment, and communication. Robert’s research and publications focus on men and relationships, issues of intimacy, raising boys, fathering, healing from sexual abuse and other sexual challenges. Continue the episode  by learning about or attending the next Men and the #MeToo Movement Conference. 

In this episode, I talk with Dianne Brown, PhD, CFLE, CSE, project director at Camden Healthy Start and adjunct faculty member at Widener University's Center for Human Sexuality Studies. We discuss her work with young fathers of color, the importance of male role models in the lives of young men, research into families in marginalized communities, and many other fascinating topics. Learn more about Dr. Brown here: http://www.theabsc.com/dianne-r-browne/ Visit TLaM's web hub: www.talklikeaman.net Support the show at Patreon: www.patreon.com/talklikeaman Theme music by Lee Rosevere: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

Brianna Booth, Ph.D. is the Director of Positive Sexuality at Stanford University. Compelled by a deep belief that we as a society can do better on the challenges of sexuality, Brianna aims to transform the cultural conversation to more fundamentally level-up on both the challenges and possibilities of sexuality. She earned her PhD in Human Sexuality Studies, focusing her research on the lived experience of sexuality and the skills of navigating it well. Brianna is working with students to create a series of programs for undergraduates--Beyond Sex Ed--which take a whole-person, whole-culture approach, centering on student storytelling, the skills for growth and connection, and a recognition of sexuality as an integral part of what it is to be human.In this episode we explore:Why listening is the first and most advanced skill of sexualityBrianna's courageous story of starting a movement to expand how we conceive of, and discuss the topic of sexualityThe importance of storytelling - how stories foster connection, intimacy, and courageHer groundbreaking approach to teaching sexuality at StanfordHow to develop self-trustWhat positive sexuality is, and why Brianna is so passionate about itPlease take a moment and rate the show on iTunes.For show notes and more visit https://www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcastThanks for listening!Support the show (https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/donate/)

Erica Smith is a sexuality educator with a M.Ed. from Widener University’s Center for Human Sexuality Studies and almost 20 years of experience. For most of her career, she worked with young women and queer and trans youth in the juvenile justice system. Erica writes, consults, and teaches on a variety of human sexuality topics and has been recognized by Lambda Legal and Women’s Way for her work. Her current focus is helping parents understand their LGBTQ+ children, and helping folks unlearn the harmful lessons of purity culture. She offers sex education, commentary, one-on-one sessions, and support through Instagram at @ericasmith.sex.ed. She believes that access to compassionate, evidence-based, comprehensive sexuality education is a key component to wellness and equality for all. ------- The Queer Ambition podcast is the ONLY podcast celebrating rising LGBTQ professionals, providing advice on navigating the modern workplace and discussing polarizing topics within the community. THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE! Listen to the podcast audio on iTunes and Google Play. Follow Queer Ambition on: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/queer-ambition Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/queerambition Instagram - @QueerAmbition

Melissa A. Fabello, PhD is a feminist educator whose work focuses on body politics, beauty culture, and eating disorders. She holds a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, where her research focuses on how women with eating disorders make meaning of their sexual experiences. Previously, Melissa worked as a Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism, Continue Reading…

Melissa A. Fabello, PhD is a feminist educator whose work focuses on body politics, beauty culture, and eating disorders. She holds a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, where her research focuses on how women with eating disorders make meaning of their sexual experiences. Previously, Melissa worked as a Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism, Continue Reading…

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, a couples and sex therapist, an Associate Professor at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University, and the lead author of two recent journal articles you might like. The first is on becoming a kink-aware sexuality professional and the other is about women and breast cancer survivorship: Pillai-Friedman, S., Pollitt, J. L., & Castaldo, A. (2015). Becoming kink-aware–a necessity for sexuality professionals. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 30(2), 196-210. doi.10.1080/14681994.2014.975681 Pillai-Friedman, S., & Ashline, J. L. (2014). Women, breast cancer survivorship, sexual losses, and disenfranchised grief–a treatment model for clinicians. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 29(4), 436-453. doi.10.1080/14681994.2014.934340 You can reach Dr. Pillai-Friedman at: www.rittenhouserelationshiptherapy.com. If you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. You can write to us at this address.  And thanks for listening!

On today’s show, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Philip Rutter. Phil has been a Psychologist in private practice and an Associate Professor at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies for almost 10 years. In his clinical role, he sees individuals, couples, and families and has many older gay male clients. If you are interested in any of the articles we discussed: Camarena, J. and Rutter, P. (2015). Decolonizing sex: A multicultural and gay affirmative approach to counseling with African American and Latino men who have sex with men. Journal of GLBT Counseling, 9(1), 57-68. doi: 10.1080/15538605.2014.997330 Diamond, L. M. (2008). Sexual fluidity. Harvard University Press. Fuller, K. A., & Rutter, P. A. (2018). Perceptions of parental acceptance or rejection: How does it impact LGB adult relationship quality and satisfaction?. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 14(4), 317-336. doi: 10.1080/1550428X.2017.1347077 If you’re in the Philadelphia area and you’re interested in seeing Dr. Rutter, you can reach him at www.therapychangeslives.com. And if you like our show, you can subscribe by sending us your email. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. Please write to us at this address. Thanks for listening!

Today on the podcast we are joined by Danielle Harel, Ph.D and Celeste Hirschman. They are the cofounders of the Somatica Institute of Sex and Relationship Coaching. Danielle Harel received her Ph.D. and Doctorate degree in Human Sexuality from The Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco. She has a graduate degree in Clinical Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Educational Counseling. Celeste Hirschman received her Master’s Degree in Human Sexuality Studies from San Francisco State University and her Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies at the University of California at Santa Cruz. In their teaching, Danielle and Celeste connect with unconditional love, erotic energy, and presence to help their students and clients deepen their insight on self-awareness. They’ve also coauthored the books Making Love Real and Cockfidence, and this episode they share more about the importance of vulnerability and empathy in relationships, and how to be more mindful in your sex life. We also dive into ways to work through shame and fully embrace your sexual desires and fantasies without feeling judged. For an incredibly insightful conversation, be sure to tune in to today’s episode! Key Points From This Episode The story of how Danielle and Celeste met, and founded the Somatic Institute. Somatica: an experiential approach to sexuality and relationships. Importance of vulnerability for having a good sex life. Most common reasons why we often struggle to be vulnerable with our partners. How mindfulness plays a role in having better sex. Advice for couples who want to develop mindfulness. Learning to have embodied empathy when it comes to your relationship. Understanding how to process shame and embrace your sexuality. Key elements of a healthy relationship: attachment and individuation. Tweetables “The more that we can be vulnerable about our deepest desires and longings, the more that we can give each other the most hot, fulfilling sex.” — Celeste Hirschman [0:08:32] Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode Danielle Harel — https://www.celesteanddanielle.com/about-danielle/ Celeste Hirschman — https://www.celesteanddanielle.com/about-celeste/ Website — https://www.celesteanddanielle.com/ Somatica Institute of Sex and Relationship Coaching — https://www.somaticainstitute.com/ Making Love Real — https://www.amazon.com/Making-Love-Real-Intelligent-Intimacy/dp/0692525483 Cockfidence — https://www.amazon.com/Cockfidence-Definitive-Guide-Being-Driving-ebook/dp/B004SV2DKC

Episode 17 of Touch Podcast is hosted by Ryan Clark and Nate Novero and they speak with sexologist and psychologist Dr. Bill Stayton about eroticism, masturbation, and the barriers to desire. Did Jesus have a sex life? How do we combat our own secretiveness? We speak with Dr. Stayton about how our own sexual shame keeps us from communicating and leads to issues with pleasure and problems with consent. Dr. Stayton contents that in addition to physical sexual trauma, are we sexually traumatized by moral absolutism of our faith culture? What happens when the switch doesn’t work? We love our listeners! Did you know you can become a monthly supporter of Touch Podcast: Conversations of Spirit and Body? Check out our new page at www.patreon.com/touchpodcast. William Stayton, M.Div., Th.D., Ph.D. is an ordained minister in the American Baptist Churches of the U.S.A.  He is also a licensed psychologist and AASECT certified sexuality educator and therapist. Formerly, Bill was the Executive Director of the Center for Sexuality and Religion, an organization dedicated to facilitating dialogue between the field of sexology and various medical and religious systems. For 28 years, Bill was affiliated with the human sexuality program at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1998, the program moved from the University of Pennsylvania to Widener University in Chester, PA where he was Professor and Director of the graduate programs in Human Sexuality. During his ten years as Director, the program grew from a masters’ to a doctoral program in human sexuality. He is a retired Professor in the Department of Community Health and Preventive Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. He remains Professor Emeritus in the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University.

Erin & Erica are joined by Melissa Fabello, a Doctoral Candidate in Human Sexuality Studies and an expert in the intersection of sexuality, feminism and body politics. They talk about body politics and the dark side of resolutions. Follow Melissa on Twitter: @fyeahmfabello Support Bad+Bitchy on Patreon: http://patreon.com/badandbitchy Follow the pod: Twitter: @badandbitchy Instagram: @badandbitchypod Facebook: /badandbpodcast Email: badandbpod@gmail.com

Melissa A. Fabello is a feminist writer and speaker whose work focuses on body politics, beauty culture, and eating disorders. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Human Sexuality Studies, and she also works as a freelance digital content strategist, helping individuals and organizations who work in the fields of body image, feminism, and/or sexuality with Continue Reading…

Melissa A. Fabello is a feminist writer and speaker whose work focuses on body politics, beauty culture, and eating disorders. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Human Sexuality Studies, and she also works as a freelance digital content strategist, helping individuals and organizations who work in the fields of body image, feminism, and/or sexuality with Continue Reading…

We luh God... and getting my freak on! Today we talk about God and sex with Brittany Mitchell! A little about Brittany: Brittany Mitchell, MSW, LSW is the founder and lead educator of The Intimacy Firm. The Intimacy Firm is a Sex and Sexuality Education organization based in Pennsylvania. Brittany earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Millersville University and a Masters of Social Work from Temple University. She is completing a MEd at Widener University’s College of Human Sexuality Studies. With her unique personality, she is willing to tackle those “taboo” subjects head on with comprehensive sex education, coaching, and counseling for groups and individuals. Brittany aims to use evidence- based practices filtered through the word of God to empower individuals to discover, navigate, and embrace their sexual selves without compromising their beliefs. Social Media Facebook: Brittany Mitchell IG: @theintimacyfirm Snapchat: theintimacyfirm ________ ALERT! VagEsteem is going on college tours! Do you attend a college/university? Do you work at one? Get your speaker packet today on my website at www.vagesteem.com! So what are you waiting for? Listen, download, subscribe, comment and rate!!! (like for real, I need you to do that) and get in touch with me at www.vagesteem.com or on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/vagesteem instagram: http://instagram.com/vagesteem Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vagesteem Text us or leave a vm at 443-692-7802

Welcome to Flex Your Heart Radio! This podcast is about body, fat and gender positivity, fitness, feminism, recovery, risk, and crushing it at life.  On this episode, we talk to feminist hero, Erica Smith! Erica Smith is a feminist sexuality educator and consultant based in Philadelphia. For 15 years, she has worked as a sexuality educator and advocate for young women and LGBTQ youth in the juvenile justice system. Her work also involves supporting trans and gender non conforming youth and educating other professionals on LGBTQ youth health and sexuality.  She holds a M.Ed. in Human Sexuality Studies and and a BA in Women's Studies.  She is a working class raised riot grrrl queer femme from a small town. Erica loves kettlebell training, powerlifting and being in the woods with her dog.  In this podcast we discuss: - Self identifying as a feminist since she was a small child - Erica's eating disorder struggle throughout high school and college - How she turned her eating disorder into college feminist activism, an academic project, and even a job - Boundaries and self care - Competition in strength sports  and so much more!  --- Because of her awesome boundaries, Erica keeps her social media private and doesn't have any public pages, but FYH listeners are welcome to follow her on IG @lolfemme. --- A very special thank you to our 10$ level and up Patreon Patrons: Meg Tracy, The Shiners, Jen, Mickey Boille, Julia Gibson, Jordan Faulds, Andi Olsen, Aja Vines, Bianca Phillips, Sky Chari and Kelly Knight! I love you all. If you like the podcast: Support our Patreon! Leave us an iTunes review! Join our facebook group! Email us at flexyourheartradio@gmail.com!   ----  And now for me! I wrote a graphic novel with my partner and it's on pre-order NOW. If you've ever wanted to read about my recovery from anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overexercise, this is your chance. Buy today, get stoked, share with your friends!  You can follow me on Instagram You can visit my blog You can check out my amazing body, fat, and gender positive gym, soon to be open in Portland, Oregon  You can email me with podcast questions or inquiries about coaching (olympic lifting, power lifting, interval training, etc.) at Lacy@liberationbarbell.com. I currently have space for private, semi-private and group class clients.    ----  Intro/outro song: outta me by Bikini Kill 

Melissa Fabello returns! The activist and scholar shares why dieting and restriction reduce our sex drive, how beauty can be reimagined and reclaimed, how the need for affection and intimacy differs from the need for sex, what "skin hunger" is all about, why the Netflix movie To the Bone is so problematic and triggering, how she navigates complex issues in feminism, and a whole lot more! PLUS, Christy answers a listener question about how co-occurring mental-health issues can affect people's hunger and fullness cues. Melissa A. Fabello is a body acceptance and eating disorder activist, scholar in the field of sexology, and Jurassic Park enthusiast based in Philadelphia, PA. Currently, Melissa works as a Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism, the largest independent feminist media website in the world, and is a doctoral candidate in Widener University’s Human Sexuality Studies program, where her research focuses on how women with anorexia nervosa experience skin hunger. You can contact her through her website (melissafabello.com) and follow her on Twitter and Instagram @fyeahmfabello. To learn more about Food Psych and get full show notes for this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions Grab Christy's free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food, to start your intuitive eating journey. You can also text "7STRATEGIES" to the phone number 44222 to get it on the go :) Join the Food Psych Facebook group to connect with fellow listeners around the world!  

Welcome to Flex Your Heart Radio! This podcast is about body, fat and gender positivity, fitness, feminism, recovery, risk, and crushing it at life.  On this episode, we talk to Melissa Fabello! Melissa A. Fabello is a body acceptance activist, sexuality scholar, and patriarchy smasher living in Philadelphia. Currently, Melissa works as a Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism, the largest independent feminist media website in the world, and is a doctoral candidate in Widener University’s Human Sexuality Studies program, where her research focuses on how women with anorexia nervosa experience skin hunger. Her body acceptance work focuses on making peace in eating disorder recovery, striving toward eliminating size stigma, and bringing a more radical lens to the mainstream body positivity conversation.   In this podcast we discuss: - Thin privilege, and how it functions in our society - Health as just another performance of beauty - How body positivity cannot exist without feminism - How and why dieting just doesn't work (and isn't very healthy)  and so much more!   ---   You can find Melissa on Twitter and Instagram at @fyeahmfabello and subscribe to her newsletter at melissafabello.com.   --- A very special thank you to our 10$ and 25$ level Patreon Patrons: Jordan Faulds, Andi Olsen, Aja Vines, Bianca Phillips, Sky Chari and Kelly Knight! I love you all. If you like the podcast: Support our Patreon! Leave us an iTunes review! Join our facebook group! Email us at flexyourheartradio@gmail.com!    ----   And now for me!   I wrote a graphic novel with my partner and it's on pre-order NOW. If you've ever wanted to read about my recovery from anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overexercise, this is your chance. Buy today, get stoked, share with your friends!  You can follow me on Instagram You can visit my blog You can check out my amazing body, fat, and gender positive gym, soon to be open in Portland, Oregon  You can email me with podcast questions or inquiries about coaching (olympic lifting, power lifting, interval training, etc.) at Lacy@liberationbarbell.com. I currently have space for private, semi-private and group class clients.     ----   Intro/outro song: outta me by Bikini Kill   

When Melissa Fabello talks, sex is bound to come up. It’s her job. As a sexuality scholar and body acceptance activist, Melissa sees so clearly that diet culture, body image, and sexuality intersect in ways that contribute to bodies experiencing oppression. One example is the lack of permission to bring our body pleasure and enjoy our sexual selves. From our basic human need to experience touch as a form of connection, to getting a nice massage, to the “Big O” when we struggle with our body image we are also likely to struggle with allowing ourselves to express desires and to feel pleasure through our bodies. This is not a chat about “here’s what you need to do to have a normal sex life.” In fact, Melissa offers a very interesting answer to this reader question at the end of the show. This conversation will help you understand that girls and women aren’t allowed to experience sexuality in positive ways and that impacts our body image. We discuss the “power dynamics” of subject vs object in our society and, perhaps more important, how you can have a conversation with your partner (or yourself!) in a safe, kind way that can help you grow your body confidence with your clothes on and clothes off. --- Get to know Melissa Melissa A. Fabello is a feminist writer, sexuality scholar, and body acceptance activist whose work focuses on the intersection of sexuality and eating disorders, striving toward eliminating size stigma, and bringing a more radical lens to the mainstream body positivity conversation. She currently works as the Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism, the largest independent feminist media site in the world with an audience of several million. She is also a doctoral candidate in Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University, where her research focus is how women with anorexia nervosa make meaning of their experiences with sensuality. Find Melissa online Website: http://www.melissafabello.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/fyeahmfabello Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/fyeahmfabello --- You can subscribe to Body Kindness on iTunes and Stitcher. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1073275062 Are you ready for Body Kindness? Get started today with my free e-course and on-demand digital training. Learn more - http://bit.ly/2k23nbT The New York Times Book Review calls Body Kindness “simple and true”. Publisher’s Weekly says it’s “a rousing guide to better health.” http://bit.ly/2k228t9 Watch my videos about why we need Body Kindness on YouTube. https://youtu.be/W7rATQpv5y8?list=PLQPvfnaYpPCUT9MOwHByVwN1f-bL2rn1V Did you enjoy the podcast? Please subscribe and rate it. Have a show idea or guest recommendation (even yourself!) E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. Nothing in this podcast is meant to provide medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Nadia and Jade discuss whether our appearance is a feminist issue, how feminism can help us feel better about our bodies, and how some body image researchers apply feminism in their work. This episode's special guest is Melissa Fabello, managing editor at Everyday Feminism. Melissa is also a body acceptance activist, sexuality scholar, and patriarchy smasher living in Philadelphia. She is also a doctoral candidate at Widener University, working toward a PhD in Human Sexuality Studies. In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8th, members of the CAR team share their top body confidence tips to inspire women to #beboldforchange as a step to change the culture of how women feel about their bodies. To find out more about CAR: www.uwe.ac.uk/car https://twitter.com/car_UWE To read the ‘Costing the Invisible’ Report: http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/24438/ To find out more about Melissa: http://www.melissafabello.com https://twitter.com/fyeahmfabello To find out more about Everyday Feminism: http://everydayfeminism.com https://twitter.com/EvrydayFeminism Photo by T. Chick McClure on Unsplash Episode developed & produced by Nadia Craddock with research advice from Phillippa Diedrichs (Associate Professor at CAR)

Christy talks with the fabulous Melissa A. Fabello, a body acceptance and eating disorder activist and the managing editor of Everyday Feminism. Melissa shares what led her to develop an eating disorder in her early 20s, and why feminism played an important role in her recovery.  Melissa A. Fabello is a body acceptance and eating disorder activist, scholar in the field of sexology, and Jurassic Park enthusiast based in Philadelphia, PA. Currently, Melissa works as a Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism, the largest independent feminist media website in the world, and is a doctoral candidate in Widener University’s Human Sexuality Studies program, where her research interest is in how the onset of an eating disorder affects psychosexual development. You can contact her through her website and follow her on Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook. To learn more about Food Psych and our guest, visit christyharrison.com/foodpsych Ready to make peace with food? Join Christy's intuitive eating online course!  How healthy is your relationship with food? Take the quiz and get free resources at christyharrison.com/quiz!

Episode 47: Melissa A. Fabello is a sexuality educator, body image and eating disorder activist, and media literacy vlogger based out of Philadelphia, PA. She is a Managing Editor of Everyday Feminism and a PhD student in Human Sexuality Studies, where her research interest is in the effectiveness of current sexuality-focused psychoeducational interventions in eating disorder recovery programs. Why am I so ridiculously excited to release this episode? Most of all because Melissa is an incredibly smart woman. She researches. She experiences. She's open-minded, but at the same time, she firmly stands for what she believes in. There are certain people I interview that I want on the show simply because they are awesome, but the conversation doesn't flow as well because they don't have mind-blowing things to say. That is not the case for this episode. I had a ton of questions to ask her that came from my own heart- things I've been dying to understand. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! Here's what we talk about: How Melissa became interested in feminism and sexuality in the first place The definition of feminism Can you be a feminist but also "traditional" when it comes to dating? Misconceptions about feminism in the media How the "bra burning" event isn't true, and what actually happened Breaking down the argument about having a female president such as Mrs. Clinton Why boys stop crying when they reach school-age, while girls continue to express themselves safely Genderization of kids before birth Okay, let's talk about Disney for a sec The actual problem with beauty pageants (no it's not the participant's fault) How Melissa adopted an eating disorder after a breakup Eating disorder management vs. recovery The importance of walking away when you feel triggered Here's where you can connect with Melissa: Website Twitter Tumblr Facebook YouTube Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube: maddymoon.com/youtubepodcast Is it about time you learn how to eliminate your own triggers and start your recovery journey with a group of other like-minded women? You can today. Click below!