Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa diamond

Kick off the new year with an inspiring ALL Together episode! Liz Macdonald and Michael Soto interview Dr. Lisa Diamond, professor of psychology and gender studies at the University of Utah, and her research assistants Julia Decker and Jay Christensen. The trio discusses their important research on social safety for LGBTQ+ members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and provides practical advice on creating safety and connection.

Sathiya explores the distinction between same-sex attraction and gay orientation. He introduces the topic, focusing on helping those dealing with same-sex attraction. The concept of sexual fluidity is discussed, citing researcher Lisa Diamond's work. It is clarified that orientation and attraction are separate aspects, with a reference to popular search keywords on porn websites. The podcast highlights the temptation faced by Jesus and how attraction and orientation differ. A well-known worship leader's experience is shared, demonstrating appropriate response to attraction. The prevalence of same-sex attraction in the population is mentioned, along with clients' journeys of coping and deliverance. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to conduct their own research. "Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

This week I bring back Dr. Lisa Hansen and welcome Dr. Lisa Diamond to the show to talk about creating a community of love and safety for everyone, including our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. Humans are social creatures, and we need to matter to someone in order to survive and thrive. Feeling deeply connected and protected by others, especially our own family and community, with a sense of unconditional safety, protection, and affirmation, is critical to every aspect of our health and relationships. Dr. Hansen and Dr. Diamond share years of research and expertise on social safety, and how we can more deeply love our children in a Christlike way and communicate that love more clearly, no matter our loved one's challenges or choices. As Latter-day Saints, I truly believe this is foundational to our deepest values and principles.  Challenge: This week, consider how explicitly you share your unconditional love to your children, family members, or others in your community. Consider ways you could clearly communicate that love on a consistent basis. Also, listen! Whether you agree or disagree with your child or loved one's choices or opinions, simply listen to their experiences and perspectives.   Resources: Flourish Therapy: https://www.flourishtherapy.org/  Dr. Lisa Diamond research, Mattering Matters: https://www.matteringmatters.net/  Utah Women and Leadership Policy Brief: Social Safety: The Health Implications of Social Belonging Among Utah Women: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.usu.edu/uwlp/files/briefs/50-health-implications-social-belonging-utah-women.pdf   Learn More:   Learn more about Dr. Susan Madsen at ⁠⁠www.susanrmadsen.com⁠⁠    Sign up to receive monthly emails from Dr. Madsen about updated research, resources, and events at www.utwomen.org. These can be helpful whether you are in Utah or beyond.    Follow Unleashing Sister Saints on social media:    Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/UnleashingSisterSaints⁠⁠    Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/unleashingsistersaints/⁠⁠    Contact Me:   I love hearing from listeners! Email me with questions, comments, or suggestions at ⁠⁠⁠unleashingsistersaints@gmail.com.⁠⁠⁠ 

Raise your hand if you've been the victim of a truly awkward date. As Valentine's Day approaches, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters, and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER's RadioWest, joins host Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates. This episode originally aired Feb. 14, 2023. Sick of dating apps? University of Utah gender researcher Lisa Diamond shares her tips for making a connection. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest: March 20-24 in downtown Boise, ID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Refute the Top 5 Gay Myths With this Incredible, Free eBook:https://ruthinstitute.org/top-5-myths   Get the full interview by joining us for exclusive, uncensored content on Locals: https://theruthinstitute.locals.com/donate   Daren Mehl is the President of Voice of the Voiceless, a non-profit organization that aims to defend the rights of people who are virtually never given a voice in the public square, and — in fact — often told that they don't exist or are lying: Former homosexuals, individuals that have unwanted same-sex attraction, and the families of these truly marginalized people. He is a former homosexual who now lives as a disciple of Jesus and has received healing through Jesus. Mehl shares his testimony of coming out of a gay Christian lifestyle to live faithfully in marriage with his wife Rhoda of 18 years. He speaks frequently about the global attack on the Christian faith via the LGBTQ agenda and how we can respond in love, truth, and speak of the power of Jesus Christ to save and transform. He is currently a pastor at the community church where he lives and is also founder of Made Free Ministries.   Note:  In this interview, four categories of Christians are discussed: ”Side A” “Revel: Gay Partnership." These professing "Christians" are gay-affirming and bless homosexual unions. The general belief is that one is born gay. “Side B” ”Resist: Gay Identity." This group includes professing Christians who identify as gay, yet admit same-sex partnerships and sex are prohibited in the eyes of God. They choose celibacy. “Side X” “Renounce: or Repentance." This group knows identity is not found in our desires but in Jesus Christ. Our fallen nature is the primary issue of same-sex struggles. “Side Y” “Rebuild: or Transformation" Identity is found in Christ and we must repent of sin, but the focus is on intentional discipleship to more profound healing, relational wholeness, and even newfound desires.   Agape First: https://www.agapefirstministries.org/4columns   Made Free Ministries: www.Made Free Ministries.com   81 words exposing the APA as being taken over by the gay cabal: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/204/81-words   Lisa Diamond's work https://bit.ly/LDExplains01   Report on The Lies of the APA: https://apareport.voiceofthevoiceless.info   Voice of the Voiceless website: https://www.voiceofthevoiceless.info   Daren email: daren@voiceofthevoiceless.info https://linktr.ee/darenmehl   Elizabeth Woning on The Dr J Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTaxP-0sq9Q   Ken Williams on the Dr J Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxiQfFwH36Q   Portland Fellowship: https://www.portlandfellowship.com/   Differing Views doctrine chart: https://www.portlandfellowship.com/resources/differingviews.pdf   Podcast explaining the Differing Views doctrine chart: https://www.agapefirstministries.org/lgbtqdoctrines   Andrew Rodriguez on The Dr J Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR79oPnJKCI   Christopher Rosik on The Dr J Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWAhLZcARsw   Documentary “81 Words” on how the APA changed on homosexuality: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/204/81-words   Further lies of the American Psychiatric Association: https://apareport.voiceofthevoiceless.info   Lisa Diamond's Arguments against "Born Gay”: https://bit.ly/LDExplains01   This episode of The Dr J Show may also be seen on the following platforms:   TheRuthInstitute.Locals.com   https://rumble.com/c/TheRuthInstitute   https://www.bitchute.com/channel/MXkWgTk4Brwr/   https://odysee.com/@TheRuthInstitute:7   Sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://ruthinstitute.org/newsletter/   +

Original Airdate: March 25, 2009Spinning out of an "O Magazine" article about women who leave men to be with other women, Oprah talks to Jackie Warner, star of Bravo's "Work Out," and the straight trainer with whom she's enjoyed a relationship; Chris, a woman who came out as a lesbian during a 2006 episode of Oprah, but who is now involved with a man; Dr. Lisa Diamond, a woman's sexuality expert and author of "Sexual Fluidity," about women who become attracted to women. Oprah also talks to Carol Leifer and Lori Wolf, via Skype, about their then 12-year relationship and how they make it work. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN 

Today, the story of an idea. An idea that some people need, others reject, and one that will, ultimately, be hard to let go of. Special Thanks to Carl Zimmer, Eric Turkheimer, Andrea Ganna, Chandler Burr, Jacques Balthazart, Sean Mckeithan, Joe Osmundson, Jennifer Brier, Daniel Levine-Spound, Maddie Sofia, Elie Mystal, Heather Radke EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Matt KieltyProduced by - Matt KieltyOriginal music and sound design contributed by - Matt Kieltywith mixing help from - Arianne WackFact-checking by - Diane Kelly EPISODE CITATIONS: Videos: Lisa Diamond - Born This Way, TEDx (https://zpr.io/WJedDGLVkTNF) Books:  Joanna Wuest - Born This Way: Science, Citizenship, and Inequality in the American LGBTQ+ Movement (https://zpr.io/rYPwyhNHtgXe) Dean Hamer - The Science of Desire: The Search for the Gay Gene and the Biology of Behavior (https://zpr.io/3FuKZyu2bgwE) Lisa Diamond - Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Desire and Love (https://zpr.io/cj3ZSLC2xccJ) Edward Stein - The Mismeasure of Desire: The Science, Theory, and Ethics of Sexual Orientation (https://zpr.io/UQfdNtyE3RtQ) Chandler Burr - A Separate Creation: The Search for the Biological Origins of Sexual Orientation (https://zpr.io/GKUDhyfNacUf) Jacques Balthazart - The Biology of Homosexuality (https://zpr.io/um6XMmpfkmQS) Anne Fausto-Sterling - Sexing the Body: Gender Politics and the Construction of Sexuality (https://zpr.io/rWNrTYLeLZ3s) Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)! Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today. Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.  

Sathiya explores the distinction between same-sex attraction and gay orientation. He introduces the topic, focusing on helping those dealing with same-sex attraction. The concept of sexual fluidity is discussed, citing researcher Lisa Diamond's work. It is clarified that orientation and attraction are separate aspects, with a reference to popular search keywords on porn websites. The podcast highlights the temptation faced by Jesus and how attraction and orientation differ. A well-known worship leader's experience is shared, demonstrating appropriate response to attraction. The prevalence of same-sex attraction in the population is mentioned, along with clients' journeys of coping and deliverance. The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to conduct their own research."Book A Call With Sathiya's TeamFor more Free Resources, check this outFollow Sathiya on Instagram

Back by popular demand, I had the amazing Dr. Lisa Diamond back on the show to discuss some recent research that has been making some buzz out of Utah State University. We are both concerned on how, without proper context, this kind of study will get weaponized within the LDS community as well as other high-demand religious communities.   The study can be found here:   "The Impact of Changes in Religion on Health Among Sexual Minority Mormons" by Dr. Tyler Lefevor   Check out another article:   "Jana Riess: Religion can help LGBTQ Latter-day Saints' mental health, especially if they're out of the closet"   Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini  

Obesity affects over one-third of adults in the United States. But losing weight is a long process that requires grit, the right attitude, and a lot of support. How can you change your mindset to help you reach your goals? I sat down with Lisa Diamond to learn the answer. Her unhealthy relationship with food and body image started in grade school. And as an adult, she continued to put on weight, tipping the scales at 305 pounds. After watching her father die, Lisa knew she had to make a change—for herself and her kids. But overcoming obesity as a neurodivergent with an eating disorder wouldn't be easy. Here's how tragedy, determination, and a misleading ad for a free massage pushed Lisa to take accountability for her health. In this episode, Lisa reveals how these pieces of the Do The Thing formula guide her even when things get tough: Identifying your why Accountability Staying present-minded Surrendering Having a support system Asking for help Hiring a coach Educating yourself Want to keep track of Lisa's weight-loss journey? Follow her on Instagram. Be sure to mention you heard her story on this podcast! www.instagram.com/l.e.c.d.04/ 

Same-sex attraction is found in many animals—but, like all animal behaviours, it can be complicated and difficult to study. The underlying biological mechanisms, however, are of great interest for understanding human health, genetics and evolution. Researchers know there is no such thing as a “gay gene”; in fact genetics can explain less than a third of the variation in people's self-reported same-sex behaviour. Non-genetic factors, therefore, play an enormous role. Scientists can't agree on exactly what those factors are, though.Abby Bertics, The Economist's science correspondent, visits a Royal Society conference in Cookham on the genetics and evolution of same-sex attraction, to meet some of the researchers applying scientific rigour to these intriguing questions. Lisa Diamond, a psychologist at the University of Utah, explores some of the theories related to brain development in babies. Robbee Wedow, a sociologist at Purdue University, and Andrea Ganna, a data scientist at the University of Helsinki, explain how genomic studies are changing the focus of research into same-sex attraction. Plus, Qazi Rahman, a psychologist at King's College London, explains why investigating same-sex attraction should be of broad interest to everyone. Alok Jha, The Economist's science and technology editor, hosts.For full access to The Economist's print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Same-sex attraction is found in many animals—but, like all animal behaviours, it can be complicated and difficult to study. The underlying biological mechanisms, however, are of great interest for understanding human health, genetics and evolution. Researchers know there is no such thing as a “gay gene”; in fact genetics can explain less than a third of the variation in people's self-reported same-sex behaviour. Non-genetic factors, therefore, play an enormous role. Scientists can't agree on exactly what those factors are, though.Abby Bertics, The Economist's science correspondent, visits a Royal Society conference in Cookham on the genetics and evolution of same-sex attraction, to meet some of the researchers applying scientific rigour to these intriguing questions. Lisa Diamond, a psychologist at the University of Utah, explores some of the theories related to brain development in babies. Robbee Wedow, a sociologist at Purdue University, and Andrea Ganna, a data scientist at the University of Helsinki, explain how genomic studies are changing the focus of research into same-sex attraction. Plus, Qazi Rahman, a psychologist at King's College London, explains why investigating same-sex attraction should be of broad interest to everyone. Alok Jha, The Economist's science and technology editor, hosts.For full access to The Economist's print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly 50% of women in Utah don't feel socially safe. They don't feel they have the mental and emotional support they need to get through life's challenges. Dr. Lisa Diamond is a psychologist and professor at the University of Utah, teaching developmental psychology, health psychology and gender studies. Her research brief "Safety First: The Health Implications of Social Belonging Among Utah Women" highlights the disconnection women in Utah struggle with and brings the epidemic of disconnection to light. My discussion with Dr. Diamond is illuminating and heartbreaking. Tune in for this important conversation.

Dr. Lisa Diamond uses art as a teaching strategy in her NP courses. Learn more about this strategy in this podcast.

For over three decades, health psychologists have documented disproportionately high mental and physical health problems among individuals who are socially marginalized due to their race/ethnicity, sexual identity, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. The prevailing explanation for these health disparities has been that individuals who are socially marginalized experience higher rates of “minority stress,” or everyday instances of discrimination. However, studies show that the link between stigma and health does not depend solely on the frequency and magnitude of overt stigma-related stressors. Social safety—or reliable social connections, belongingness, and inclusion—may be the missing piece. Without clear indicators of social belonging and inclusion, the human brain “defaults” to a state of chronic hypervigilance, constantly scanning the environment for threat and uncertainty. This takes a toll on a person's mental and physical health over time. Thus, the lack of social safety may pose just as great a threat to human health as excess stress.  Recently, the UWLP published a research and policy brief about social safety among Utah women, which is the focus of this episode. Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by author Dr. Lisa Diamond, distinguished professor of psychology and gender studies in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah. Support the show

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Raise your hand if you've been the victim of a truly awkward date. On this Valentine's Day, we stand in solidarity with our Salt Lake neighbors who have survived family reunions, monster hunters and people who look nothing like their dating app profile. Doug Fabrizio, host of KUER's RadioWest, joins Ali Vallarta to relive the cringe of your most memorably strange dates.  Sick of dating apps? University of Utah gender researcher Lisa Diamond shares her tips for making a connection. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graduate students in Dr. Lisa Diamond's courses write poems to promote their learning about course content. In this podcast she discusses using poetry in nursing courses and the importance of arts and humanities in nursing education.

Cuffing season is in full motion, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It's brutal out here.” It's been 10 years since the launch of online dating apps, and the people are over it. Host Ali Vallarta talks to gender and sexuality researcher Lisa Diamond about how to combat dating app burnout.   This episode first aired on Sept. 19, 2022. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Natasha Helfer Podcast is here! Lisa Diamond joins Natasha on this first episode to discuss the evolution of sexuality. Lisa M. Diamond is an American psychologist and feminist. She is a professor of developmental psychology, health psychology and gender studies at the University of Utah. Her research focuses on sexual orientation development, sexual identity, bonding and social safety. She is best known for her 2008 book, "Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire." In this book, she discusses the fluidity of female sexuality, based on her study of 100 non-heterosexual women over a period of 10 years. This was ground-breaking work and carries huge implications worthy of discussion especially for faith communities impacted by high-demand/conservative religion and religious dogma. We are going to talk ALL about this the evolution and shifts of sexuality being NORMAL, while not allowing religious communities to use the idea of "choice" to shame and belittle normative human development.   Intro ("Fisher's Hornpipe") and outro by Otter Creek Podcast edited by: Ashley Pacini

In this episode Ben and Charlie are joined by Dr. Lisa Diamond and her student Julia Decker to discuss why so many of Gen Z are coming out as LGBTQ

On June 15th, one of my longest and dearest friends, Lisa Diamond, suffered a stroke at age 48. No warning signs, no acute trauma, not even a hint that this would happen when it did.  Today, for the first time, Lisa gives us a play-by-play of what happened in those moments — an hour and 43 minutes to be exact from the time she had the stroke to the time they wheeled her out of the OR into recovery from emergency surgery. She also talks about the physical and emotional repercussions of this event, and the ongoing processing, which is why she wanted to finally open up and start talking about it.  So, if you're struggling in life right now in health, career, or relationship, Lisa is an open book and a wonderful resource. She invites anyone to reach out to her at any time because, by talking about these difficulties, we can begin to move through them and extract some sort of meaning and purpose in moments of fear and uncertainty. Lisa Diamond Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lisadiamondcoaching  Lisa Diamond Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisadiamondcoaching/?hl=en (@lisadiamondcoaching) Email: lifecoachlisa23@gmail.com  "I Could Never Do That" Website - https://www.podpage.com/icouldneverdothat/  "I Could Never Do That" Instagram - @icouldneverdothat Theme Music: Your Love by Atch -License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) Support the Podcast through BuyMeACoffee.com - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CarrieBarrett     

Cuffing season is upon us, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It's brutal out here.” It's been 10 years since the launch of online dating apps, and people are over it. Today on the pod, Ali Vallarta talks to gender and sexuality researcher Lisa Diamond about how to combat dating app burnout.   Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSaltLake and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at  citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Obesity affects over one-third of adults in the United States. But losing weight is a long process that requires grit, the right attitude, and a lot of support. How can you change your mindset to help you reach your goals?I sat down with Lisa Diamond to learn the answer. Her unhealthy relationship with food and body image started in grade school. And as an adult, she continued to put on weight, tipping the scales at 305 pounds. After watching her father die, Lisa knew she had to make a change—for herself and her kids. But overcoming obesity as a neurodivergent with an eating disorder wouldn't be easy.Here's how tragedy, determination, and a misleading ad for a free massage pushed Lisa to take accountability for her health.In this episode, Lisa reveals how these pieces of the Do The Thing formula guide her even when things get tough:Identifying your whyAccountabilityStaying present-mindedSurrenderingHaving a support systemAsking for helpHiring a coachEducating yourselfWant to keep track of Lisa's weight-loss journey? Follow her on Instagram. Be sure to mention you heard her story on this podcast! www.instagram.com/l.e.c.d.04/

"We were born this way" was the unofficial mantra of the movement for LGBTQ rights in the 1970s and 1980s—a counter to the idea that people "choose" to be lesbian or gay or bisexual or transgender. But the message raises as many questions as it answers. We speak with Dr. Lisa Diamond, Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah, about how this language took root in our culture and what the science actually says about it. Then, Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for Transgender Justice with the ACLU, explains how "born this way" language became entrenched in our legal system's treatment of constitutional rights, and how we might strive for a world with more nuance.

"We were born this way" was the unofficial mantra of the movement for LGBTQ rights in the 1970s and 1980s—a counter to the idea that people "choose" to be lesbian or gay or bisexual or transgender. But the message raises as many questions as it answers. We speak with Dr. Lisa Diamond, Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah, about how this language took root in our culture and what the science actually says about it. Then, Chase Strangio, Deputy Director for Transgender Justice with the ACLU, explains how "born this way" language became entrenched in our legal system's treatment of constitutional rights, and how we might strive for a world with more nuance.

Dr. Lisa Diamond returns with her colleague Josh Christensen to discuss their findings on a recent LGBTQ+/religious study about healing from emotional trauma. 

In this episode, we interview Dr. Lisa Diamond (she/her). Some topics we cover include:How she started studying sexual fluidity and some of what she found while doing that researchThe importance of parents creating safety for their queer children, even if they struggle to accept their child's sexual or gender identityA metaphor she uses when people try to use her research about sexual fluidity in ways to promote harmful ideologies and practicesLisa M. Diamond is Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah. For over 25 years, she has studied the development and expression of gender and sexuality across the life course. Her current work focuses on the biobehavioral mechanisms through which social stigma, social stress, and social safety shape the health and well-being of sexually-diverse and gender-diverse individuals at different stages of development. Dr. Diamond is best known for her research on sexual fluidity, which describes the capacity for individuals to experience unexpected shifts in sexual identity and expression over time. Her 2008 book, Sexual Fluidity, published by Harvard University Press, has been awarded the Distinguished Book Award from the American Psychological Association's Society for the Study of LGBTQ Issues. Dr. Diamond is also co-editor of the first-ever APA Handbook of Sexuality and Psychology, published in 2014, and is a fellow of two divisions of the APA. She has published over 130 articles and book chapters, and has been invited to present her research at nearly 140 national and international Universities and conferences.For episode transcripts and further resources, please visit our website. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a heterosexual woman unexpectedly fall in love with another woman? Can a gay man eroticize about a heterosexual woman? It is in our human capacity to respond to our sexuality even though society is not quite accepting of sexual fluidity. What exactly is sexual fluidity? According to Lisa Diamond, professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah, sexual fluidity is the capacity for flexible erotic responses. For the past 25 years, Dr. Diamond has studied the development and expression of gender and sexuality. She is best known for her research on sexual fluidity, and wrote a book entitled “Sexual Fluidity,” which received the Distinguished Book Award from the American Psychological Association's Society forthe Study of LGBTQ issues. In this Smart Sex, Smart Love podcast, Dr. Diamond talks about arousal and desire, and emotions and love, which are some of the components of eroticism, but the true mystery of sexual fluidity – why it happens, who experiences it and why – remains a mystery in many ways. In this podcast, Dr. Diamond discusses the extensive research she has conducted on sexual fluidity, and she shares her findings. Is there a gender difference? Are women more sexuality fluid than men? Aren't we “born that way” and we cannot change? Through the years, we have learned to see ourselves through such a small lens, Dr. Diamond reports. Let's take a wider look and see what we can learn! 

To round out our celebration of Women's History Month, we're sharing this conversation between Dr. Leandra Hernandez (she/her) from Utah Valley University and Dr. Lisa Diamond (she/her) from the University of Utah, as they discuss Women's History, queer feminists we should know more about, and a discourse on the state of women's rights, accomplishments, and the fight for a better future. Dr. Leandra H. Hernandez (Ph.D., Texas A&M University) enjoys teaching health communication, gender studies, and media studies courses. She utilizes Chicana feminist & qualitative approaches to explore Latina/o/x cultural health experiences, Latina/o/x journalism and media representations, and reproductive justice and gendered violence contexts. Her teaching philosophy is informed by social justice approaches, and she is passionate about mentoring undergraduate students through diverse and inclusive research projects. Dr. Lisa M. Diamond's research focuses on sexuality, gender, and intimate relationships, and their implications for health and well-being over the life course. Her primary research areas include (1) fluidity in sexual and gender expression among women and men, (2) biological underpinnings of sexual desire and experience, (3) the impact of early-life adversity on social and sexual development, and (4) the implications of sexual well-being for physical and mental health. In addressing these questions, she uses a diverse range of research methods, including longitudinal observation across multiple time spans, controlled laboratory experiments, and collection of biomarkers (such as oxytocin, cortisol, and markers of systemic inflammation).

Dr. Lisa Diamond (she/her) joins Ben and Charlie to share her research on sexual fluidity. 

A lot of people think about sexual orientation and gender as stable characteristics of the self--they think that people are just born a certain way. While it's certainly true that many people do demonstrate stability in these traits throughout their lives, not everyone does. Many people experience some degree of sexual and/or gender fluidity, which can manifest in unexpected shifts in identity and expression over time. To be clear, this isn't to say that sexuality and gender are conscious choices that people can simply change at will at any time, nor is it to say that sexual orientation and gender identity have no genetic or biological basis; rather, it's just that sexuality and gender can be more dynamic across the lifespan than you might think. For this episode of the podcast, I took a deep dive into the science of sexual and gender fluidity with Dr. Lisa Diamond, a Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah.  She is author of the incredible book Sexual Fluidity. Some of the topics we explore in this episode include: How common is sexual fluidity, and what does it look like? What is gender fluidity, and how is it similar to or different from being nonbinary or transgender? How do sexual and gender fluidity intersect? Are people who are fluid in one way more likely to be fluid in others? Where does fluidity come from, and is it possible that fluidity (as opposed to stability) is the really the norm? Are essentialist arguments, such as the "born this way" concept, necessary and helpful in the pursuit of LGBTQ+ rights? What does it mean to have a "sexual orientation?" Is it inherently about sex/gender-based attractions? Or do we all have multiple orientations, with sex/gender being just one type of orientation? This podcast was made on Zencastr. Join Zencastr today and receive 40% off of their professional plan for 3 months with my exclusive discount code: sexandpsych *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: LEGIT Audio (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

There are a million ways to experience love. In this episode, Dr. Meghna Mahambrey has a conversation with Dr. Lisa Diamond, Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at University of Utah, who provides compelling insight into current conversations within the LGBTQ+ community regarding the intersection of love, gender, and sexuality. This enlightening episode touches on topics such as social and gender norms in same-gender relationships, sexual orientation and fluidity, asexuality, and the role culture plays in sexuality as a whole.Hosted by Dr. Meghna Mahambrey. To learn more about all the cool things we do at SPARK including public workshops, one-on-one relationship coaching, corporate events, private parties, and guest speaking, visit https://www.sparkwithmeghna.com/

In today's episode, we begin to answer some of the many questions sent to us by listeners. Can we be born in the wrong body? Do parental role models influence children to reject or seek transition? What is the impact of a trans partner on a teenagers' sexuality? How do siblings of trans people experience these changes in the family? Listen in to see if your question was answered and how Sasha and Stella plan to explore these topics in future episodes. Links: TED Talks — “Own Your Face” Happiness isn't found in your appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbxinUJcLGg&feature=emb_logo (Youtube.com/watch?v=QbxinUJcLGg&feature=emb_logo) “My Philosophy for a Happy Life”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36m1o-tM05g&t=1s (Youtube.com/watch?v=36m1o-tM05g&t=1s) My Left Foot Film: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097937/ (Imdb.com/title/tt0097937/) The Crying Game: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104036/ (Imdb.com/title/tt0104036/) Dr. Lisa Diamond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2rTHDOuUBw&t=5s (Youtube.com/watch?v=m2rTHDOuUBw&t=5s) Extended Notes Thank you so much for sending your questions! Let's talk! Born in the wrong body? How is that different from those with disabilities? What does it mean to be in the “wrong body”? Stella and Sasha discuss. You cannot let yourself be defined by your disability or your abnormal face. Stella asks some interesting questions about people who undergo drastic cosmetic surgery. Is it the new normal to just drastically change your appearance? Sasha shares interesting cosmetic surgery trends that we're now seeing in our society. How do you really know you're born in the wrong body vs. just being unhappy with your body? Next question! This listener's teenage daughter is dating a girl that identifies as a boy. This mother has some questions on what this all means. This listener is curious if her parenting style has had an impact on her daughter's rebellious tendencies to reject her own gender identity. It's normal for a daughter to not be a carbon copy of the mother. Don't blame yourself for your daughter's gender identity. Parents often put their own needs on the backburner when they have a child. Next question: How do you talk to siblings about their gender dysphoria? Birth order is important. Was the child who is transitioning older or younger? This can affect siblings differently. Parents are trying so hard to give their resources to their trans child, but siblings are sitting on the sidelines keeping their questions to themselves because they see how much conflict this is giving everyone. Listeners share some of their favorite episodes, and even ones they've shared with their children. Sasha and Stella share some upcoming episodes that they have in the works right now! This podcast is partially sponsored by ReIME, Rethink Identity Medicine Ethics: https://rethinkime.org/ (Rethinkime.org) Learn more about our show: https://linktr.ee/WiderLensPod (Linktr.ee/WiderLensPod) Support this podcast

In this podcast, we discuss why the idea that LGB people are “born that way” does not match the scientific data; instead, sexual orientation is a complex blend of nature and nurture. We then talk about the phenomenon of sexual fluidity--a topic that Lisa has become an expert on.

Friends and whanau of a terminally ill woman who was bounced between nine different motels in the final months of her life believe her case shows how deadly the housing crisis. is. Lisa Diamond died three weeks ago at Auckland Hospital following complications linked to diabetes. Until her death she had been cared for around the clock by her son-in-law - who says while she was terminal, the stress and pressure of having to move from one unsuitable motel to another meant she died sooner than she needed to. Cameraman Nick Monro and reporter Nita Blake-Persen filed this report.

The MIT COVID-19 Challenge Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hosting a series of challenges to empower participants to take action on the COVID-19 crisis. The third challenge in the series, MIT COVID-19 Challenge: Africa Takes on COVID-19, was held on May 1-3, 2020, and Shefik was invited to be a participant. There were over 1,000 participants, and 180+ teams and solutions were formed by members from 106 countries. ABOUT THE WINNING TEAM PROJECT Shefik's team developed a project titled "CoWell". As Technical Lead of the project from the United States, Shefik is proud to announce that his team's project was named a winning project. Shefik’s team won, not only because they developed an amazing project that the judges were thrilled about, but also because they came together as one for a common cause to help humanity on a scalable level. It did not matter that they were from 7 different countries. What mattered above all was their compassion and their immediate and absolute respect for one another. Shefik’s team members were Amina Ighoud (Business & Marketing Consultant, Algeria); Bhanu Prathap (UX/Graphic Designer, India); Chandni Patel (Medical Student, Kenya); Lisa Diamond, MD (Medical Writer, South Africa); Manuel Acquisti (Business Management, Italy); and Michael De Biasio (Biomedical Engineer, Canada). https://covid19challenge.mit.edu/africa-takes-on-covid19/

Today on the show, psychology and gender studies professor Dr. Lisa Diamond shares her research into sexual fluidity and same sex attraction. She has studied how same sex attraction, primarily in women, ebbs and flows over the course of women’s lives, and how that attraction influences sexual identity. We learn what sexual fluidity is, what it isn’t, and why sexual identity (and the sexual attractions those identities are based on) are so variable in women. And we learn what happens when reported sexual identity and actual genital response don’t align. “Most people base their [sexual] identity on what they anticipate their life path will be, and that may not jive completely with how their sexual attractions end up unfolding.”

Individuals with same-sex attractions certainly can — and do — sometimes choose lives of celibacy to adhere to religious convictions, but, without an intimate partner, says a University of Utah psychology professor, they may find those lives lacking. Lisa Diamond, an expert on gender issues, discusses that issue — along with questions of sexual fluidity and gender identity — as Utah regulators consider rules banning conversion therapy for minors — a proposal that, in its current form, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opposes. Listen here.

"We go through life underestimating the goodness of human beings and we overestimating the negative and then it becomes a self fulfilling prophecy." Learn more about Alan here: www.alanberkowitz.com Get his EXCELLENT book here:   http://www.lulu.com/shop/alan-berkowitz-phd/response-ability-a-complete-guide-to-bystander-intervention/paperback/product-4843519.html   P.S. If you enjoyed this check out my conversation with Lisa Diamond, she's another changing social norms.   

How did Lisa react after being diagnosed with cancer? In this episode of Shine Beyond Cancer, Lisa Diamond gets personal by sharing her cancer diagnosis starting with a visit to her plastic surgeon and the calling for an emergency mammogram.   “What I had wasn’t really a lump, it felt more like my implant was encapsulated.”   Her diagnosed came to her at an unexpected point in her life where she was on a total roll. Lisa doesn’t hold back and shares the exact reaction she had when told cancer had entered her life. Something she and Marc know cancer survivors do not forget.   Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where Marc will share his cancer journey. Until the next episode, keep on shining.   Keep Shining: How survivors can start thriving after cancer.  We know cancer treatment is hard, and life after treatment can be even harder.  Yet Marc and Lisa are living better lives now than they ever were before!  On this podcast, we show you how two ordinary cancer sufferers applied the VIP method to their life and created amazing results in the 7 Keys areas of their lives.  We share our best tips with you here so you too can Shine Beyond Cancer. https://www.facebook.com/shinebeyondcancer/ http://shinebeyondcancer.com/   FREE FB community for a ton of awesome content, support and love join us there! Click here to join the community

Today, Lisa Diamond tells us about her past and present research on sexual fluidity. Lisa M. Diamond is Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah. Her research focuses on the development and dynamic expression of sexual identity and orientation over the life course, the influences of early life experiences on psychosocial and psychosexual development, and the biological mechanisms through which intimate relationships shape mental and physical health. Where it all began When Lisa Diamond first started graduate school, she was interested in studying lesbian and gay youth - a new field in the early 90s. Early on in her readings, she found a paucity of studies focused on young women. As a feminist and a new researcher trying to find a unique way to enter the field, Lisa posed the following questions: ‘where are the women and what are their experiences? Why have they been underrepresented?' Sexual orientation: not so categorical after all Lisa describes her first study, an interview project, where she recruited young women that were non-heterosexual (in some way) to answer her questions. She continues to reveal how their patterns of attractions and behavior led her to conclude that sexual orientation is not as categorical as previously thought and that, although her study focused on the experiences of women, this is not a female phenomenon but rather “a human thing”. She is still following the women from this study (which began in 1995) and listeners can hear more about stories she has collected over the years that have surprised her. What is fluidity? According to Lisa, fluidity is “a capacity to respond erotically to a broader range of stimuli and people than are necessarily a part of your sexual orientation.” The distinction between sexual orientation and fluidity is still being figured out, but Lisa notes an important distinction is the difference in patterns between bisexual women and fluid lesbians or fluid heterosexuals. That is, bisexual women have a more consistent behavioral pattern whereas fluid individuals are much more sporadic in their attractions which are context dependent. Tune in to catch the entire discussion about fluidity and some interesting examples from her research. Why do we feel the need to categorize everyone? The conversation shifts slightly to talking about the human need to categorize and give everyone an (sexual) identity rather than being fluid. Lisa explains that the reason we stereotype or categorize in general is because our brain simply cannot process all of the information coming in from our surroundings. We need to categorize, and as long as we realize that our stereotypes are human creations and not natural types, it's okay. Fluidity may be a generational thing Lisa returns to her 1995 (ongoing) study to explain that in the 80s and 90s it was important to find a community and to be able to connect with folks who had a shared experience. Identity labels were a way to do that and were necessary in a way that youth today do not experience. Lisa believes the younger generation of queer folk is more comfortable not having a label and thus not identifying as anything. What are the takeaways? To conclude, Lisa beautifully articulates several points. First, she contends that while there is a lot of talk about the stigma that (queer) people face, much of the stigmatizing and is done by ourselves: we project our own abnormal-ness onto ourselves. Furthermore, sexual fluidity teaches us about the incredible diversity of the human condition. Given that the hallmark of humans as a species is the ability to adapt, it should come as no surprise that humans are also flexible when it comes to sexuality, spirituality, gender, etc. Final words Lisa leaves us with the following statement: “If we can adopt an approach of being more forgiving of ourselves and one another when we don't fit what we think is expected, it would make a lot of people a lot happier.” Affiliate link to her book: Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire: https://amzn.to/2Pm3WK5 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

Today, Lisa Diamond tells us about her past and present research on sexual fluidity. Lisa M. Diamond is Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah. Her research focuses on the development and dynamic expression of sexual identity and orientation over the life course, the influences of early life experiences on psychosocial and psychosexual development, and the biological mechanisms through which intimate relationships shape mental and physical health.Where it all beganWhen Lisa Diamond first started graduate school, she was interested in studying lesbian and gay youth - a new field in the early 90s. Early on in her readings, she found a paucity of studies focused on young women. As a feminist and a new researcher trying to find a unique way to enter the field, Lisa posed the following questions: ‘where are the women and what are their experiences? Why have they been underrepresented?’Sexual orientation: not so categorical after allLisa describes her first study, an interview project, where she recruited young women that were non-heterosexual (in some way) to answer her questions. She continues to reveal how their patterns of attractions and behavior led her to conclude that sexual orientation is not as categorical as previously thought and that, although her study focused on the experiences of women, this is not a female phenomenon but rather “a human thing”. She is still following the women from this study (which began in 1995) and listeners can hear more about stories she has collected over the years that have surprised her.What is fluidity?According to Lisa, fluidity is “a capacity to respond erotically to a broader range of stimuli and people than are necessarily a part of your sexual orientation.” The distinction between sexual orientation and fluidity is still being figured out, but Lisa notes an important distinction is the difference in patterns between bisexual women and fluid lesbians or fluid heterosexuals. That is, bisexual women have a more consistent behavioral pattern whereas fluid individuals are much more sporadic in their attractions which are context dependent. Tune in to catch the entire discussion about fluidity and some interesting examples from her research.Why do we feel the need to categorize everyone?The conversation shifts slightly to talking about the human need to categorize and give everyone an (sexual) identity rather than being fluid. Lisa explains that the reason we stereotype or categorize in general is because our brain simply cannot process all of the information coming in from our surroundings. We need to categorize, and as long as we realize that our stereotypes are human creations and not natural types, it’s okay.Fluidity may be a generational thingLisa returns to her 1995 (ongoing) study to explain that in the 80s and 90s it was important to find a community and to be able to connect with folks who had a shared experience. Identity labels were a way to do that and were necessary in a way that youth today do not experience. Lisa believes the younger generation of queer folk is more comfortable not having a label and thus not identifying as anything.What are the takeaways?To conclude, Lisa beautifully articulates several points. First, she contends that while there is a lot of talk about the stigma that (queer) people face, much of the stigmatizing and is done by ourselves: we project our own abnormal-ness onto ourselves. Furthermore, sexual fluidity teaches us about the incredible diversity of the human condition. Given that the hallmark of humans as a species is the ability to adapt, it should come as no surprise that humans are also flexible when it comes to sexuality, spirituality, gender, etc.Final wordsLisa leaves us with the following statement: “If we can adopt an approach of being more forgiving of ourselves and one another when we don’t fit what we think is expected, it would make a lot of people a lot happier.”Affiliate link to her book:Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women’s Love and Desire: https://amzn.to/2Pm3WK5More 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/

Today, Lisa Diamond tells us about her past and present research on sexual fluidity. Lisa M. Diamond is Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah. Her research focuses on the development and dynamic expression of sexual identity and orientation over the life course, the influences of early life experiences on psychosocial and psychosexual development, and the biological mechanisms through which intimate relationships shape mental and physical health.Where it all beganWhen Lisa Diamond first started graduate school, she was interested in studying lesbian and gay youth - a new field in the early 90s. Early on in her readings, she found a paucity of studies focused on young women. As a feminist and a new researcher trying to find a unique way to enter the field, Lisa posed the following questions: ‘where are the women and what are their experiences? Why have they been underrepresented?’Sexual orientation: not so categorical after allLisa describes her first study, an interview project, where she recruited young women that were non-heterosexual (in some way) to answer her questions. She continues to reveal how their patterns of attractions and behavior led her to conclude that sexual orientation is not as categorical as previously thought and that, although her study focused on the experiences of women, this is not a female phenomenon but rather “a human thing”. She is still following the women from this study (which began in 1995) and listeners can hear more about stories she has collected over the years that have surprised her.What is fluidity?According to Lisa, fluidity is “a capacity to respond erotically to a broader range of stimuli and people than are necessarily a part of your sexual orientation.” The distinction between sexual orientation and fluidity is still being figured out, but Lisa notes an important distinction is the difference in patterns between bisexual women and fluid lesbians or fluid heterosexuals. That is, bisexual women have a more consistent behavioral pattern whereas fluid individuals are much more sporadic in their attractions which are context dependent. Tune in to catch the entire discussion about fluidity and some interesting examples from her research.Why do we feel the need to categorize everyone?The conversation shifts slightly to talking about the human need to categorize and give everyone an (sexual) identity rather than being fluid. Lisa explains that the reason we stereotype or categorize in general is because our brain simply cannot process all of the information coming in from our surroundings. We need to categorize, and as long as we realize that our stereotypes are human creations and not natural types, it’s okay.Fluidity may be a generational thingLisa returns to her 1995 (ongoing) study to explain that in the 80s and 90s it was important to find a community and to be able to connect with folks who had a shared experience. Identity labels were a way to do that and were necessary in a way that youth today do not experience. Lisa believes the younger generation of queer folk is more comfortable not having a label and thus not identifying as anything.What are the takeaways?To conclude, Lisa beautifully articulates several points. First, she contends that while there is a lot of talk about the stigma that (queer) people face, much of the stigmatizing and is done by ourselves: we project our own abnormal-ness onto ourselves. Furthermore, sexual fluidity teaches us about the incredible diversity of the human condition. Given that the hallmark of humans as a species is the ability to adapt, it should come as no surprise that humans are also flexible when it comes to sexuality, spirituality, gender, etc.Final wordsLisa leaves us with the following statement: “If we can adopt an approach of being more forgiving of ourselves and one another when we don’t fit what we think is expected, it would make a lot of people a lot happier.”Affiliate link to her book:Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women’s Love and Desire: https://amzn.to/2Pm3WK5More 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/

“Our society does not respect attachment relationships that are neither family nor sexual and I think that’s a fundamental weakness and something that runs counter to what we know about ourselves as a species.” Lisa Diamond is one of the top researchers in the world on sexual fluidity, the capacity for a person’s sexual orientation to change over time. Talking with her was an acid trip. Every other thing she said blew my mind and opened up whole worlds of questions. What surprised me the most was how quickly the conversation turned towards …wait for it… attachment.   In this episode we delve into a bunch of topics such as : Sexual fluidity The links between attachment and sexuality  The importance of nonsexual attachment relationships Her ultimate quest to unite the fields of relationship and sexuality The numbers on how many people experience fluidity in their sexuality (it’s MUCH higher than you’d think) Listen here! ENJOY! PS. If you enjoyed this episode check out this blog post on sex. It’s my most popular. 

Braxton Dutson discusses the complexities of sexual fluidity with Lisa M. Diamond Professor of Psychology and gender studies and Author of Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire (2008). Lisa identifies how her research lead to a greater understanding of Sexual Fluidity, and understanding the complexities that are often overlooked in a "straight, Gay or Bi society." Lisa identifies ways parents can best react to their children who are dealing with changes to their sexual identity. She gives meaningful suggestions on how to best address the array of emotions that can come during this time. We discuss how sexual preference is impacted, how homosexual, bisexual, and heterosexual individuals all experience Sexual Fluidity to one degree or another. We specifically discuss parental concerns and experiences, and how to apply the principles to continue building loving relationships with your loved ones as you both process the changes occurring.

Welcome to Episode 3, where I discuss the science and politics ofsexual identity with LISA DIAMOND of the University of Utah. We’ll also hear about Lisa’s personal story—how she came to identify as a feminist, as a lesbian, and as a scientist, and how all of those identities have converged on a profound body of work. If you’re interested in a deeper dive into this research, you should check out her award-winning 2009 book entitled, SEXUAL FLUIDITY: UNDERSTANDING WOMEN'S LOVE AND DESIRE, about which Hanne Blank of Ms. had this to say: "Captivating, nuanced, and rigorous… Diamond’s work is vital precisely because sexual fluidity is not a new concept—Freud called his version ‘polymorphous perversity’—but merely one that is typically dismissed. Nor is it news to women, particularly not to a generation for whom a nonspecific ‘queer’ affiliation, or no affiliation at all, is increasingly common. What is so important is not that this fluidity exists, but that someone has finally paid it systematic attention and found that it is in fact not the exception, but may well be the rule."       And while you're at it, check out this truly seminal paper Lisa wrote for Psychological Review on the differences between romantic love and sexual attraction in the determination of sexual orientation. It’s an amazing piece of work, and pretty accessible even for non-specialists. Here it is: WHAT DOES SEXUAL ORIENTATION ORIENT? A BIOBEHAVIORAL MODEL DISTINGUISHING ROMANTIC LOVE AND SEXUAL DESIRE *     *     * As always, remember that this podcast is brought to you by VQR and the Center for Media and Citizenship. Plus, we're a member of the TEEJ.FM podcast network. AND... The music of CIRCLE OF WILLIS was composed and performed by Tom Stauffer, Gene Ruley and their band THE NEW DRAKES. You can purchase this music at their Amazon page. 

Hey Everyone! It's Trailer 2 of CIRCLE OF WILLIS, featuring lightening fast excerpts from my conversations with Lisa Diamond, John Cacioppo, Nilanjana Dasgupta, David Sloan Wilson, Jay Van Bavel, Lisa Feldman Barrett, Brian Nosek, Susan Johnson, and Eli Finkel. And there's SO MUCH MORE!  Episodes 1 and 2 are almost ready! Watch this space! Jim

Lisa Diamond talks about sexual fluidity and how our understanding of same-gender attraction may be shifting.

Part 2 of this Surreal Musical trip with Conway Hambone -Captured on Tape by the Raving Looney Jay Daniels.More Interviews with Paul Worsley and musical friends! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This Part of the Podcast showcases the Experimental Electronic Side of Conway Hambone!Including lots of rare and never before online tracks.You will also hear exclusive interviews and tracks from Marc Muir (Meretrix and Aural Jerky)and Elton Crane(Scratch Manual) as well as a very special interview with Writer,Musician and Spiritual Adventurer Paul Mason along a track of Paul's remixed by Paul Worsley!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Set list for this Podcast :Cycling Event -Aural Jerky(Paul Worsley and Marc Muir)------->SpeedTeen-Aural Jerky (Paul Worsley and Marc Muir)-------->Flange Pipe Chase -Aural Jerky (Paul Worsley and Marc Muir )------->Audio Snorkeling -Meretrix (Paul Worsley,Marc Muir,Ian Banks)------>Chopper -Meretrix(Paul Worsley,Marc Muir,Ian Banks)--------->Camel Race(Live)-Meretrix(Paul Worsley,Marc Muir,Ian Banks)-------->La Glace-Meretrix(Paul Worsley,Marc Muir,Ian Banks)-------->Martha's Wheel Barrow -(Paul Worsley and Alison Worsley)-------->Foot Wind Bird -( Marc Muir) ---------->Concave Ball -( Marc Muir )----------->Aural Drift -(Paul Worsley)--------->Irregular Guy - Catapult(Paul Worsley and Ian Banks)------>Irregular Guy Remix(Der Fancy Boys-Mike Afford)----->Sarcastifrice-Hensbies Pad - (James Afford)------->Elastic Band -ScratchManual(Paul Worsley and Elton Crane)------->Push it- Scratch Manual (Paul Worsley and Elton Crane)-------->Karma Rope - (Paul Worsley)------->GoManGo(Paul Mason and Paul Worsley)---------->This is what it Oz - Conway Hambone (Paul Worsley and Leon Smith)---->Downturn Soul-Conway Hambone(Paul Worsely,Lisa Diamond,Leon Smith)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Special thanks to Paul Worsley,Alison Worsley,Marc Muir,Elton Crane,James Afford,Mike Afford,,Paul Mason and to the late Ian Banks

Uk Musical Sensation Conway Hambone takes you on Surreal Musical trip that runs from the Sublime to the Ridiculous!Part One of this second Two Part Podcast on Conway Hambone!Made up of tapes from my ongoing investigation into the mysteries of the band and their mysteries shed studio over in England.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Along with some great music that ranges from majestic orchestra to the whimsical semi spoken word and disco and electronic! Paul Worsley gives the Muffin Junkee more insights and interviews about Conway Hambone and gives a DIY Physical Remix demo along with a demo on the Bit crusher and disco box.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Other special guests include:Oscar qualified(for his animated film Sausage) Animator Robert Grieves,Mikele and Suzanne Dickenson,Tom Wolfe Fowler(Stekodat and Isobars)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Set List for this Podcast:Main title -The George Bond Orchestra (Mike Afford)----->Sausage -Paul Worsley ------>300 Harmonicas -Paul Worsley ------>Gitmanesque-Paul Worsley with Mark Jenkinson----->Poem -Alison Worsley---->Take Her to the Boogie -Paul Worsley---->Discotechnique -Paul Worsley----->Soul Technique -Paul Worsley with Lisa Diamond on Vocals ----->Eat Like A King-Mikele Dickenson with Paul Worsley----->Disco Dancing -Mikele Dickenson---->Jumble Rumble Crumble -Isobars (Tom Wolfe Fowler and Paul Worsley)------->-Story Time-(Stekodat -Tom Wolfe Fowler)-------->Reginald Billing -Reginald Billing with Theramin backing by Paul Worsley------->Bonbon -A Fezz of the Heart -Elvin and Sony Worsley ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Special thanks to Paul Worsley,Alison Worsley,Elvin Worsley, Sony Worsley,Robert Grieves,Mike Afford,Mikele Dickenson, Suzanne Dickenson,Mark Jenkinson,Tom Wolfe Fowler

128K Stereo Version of Conway Hambone Podcast 1 -Part2 For the first time ever the Muffin Junkee is available in 128k Stereo.You can check out the Mono version of this Podcast too as it will be available online here too !----------------------------------------------------------------------The second half of the Podcast 15: A Week with Conway Hambone -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ****Make sure that you have listened to Part one (128 k Stereo Version) which isonline here first before you listen to this Podcast!****then go to this and listen and enjoy! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All the music and fun mischief continues as Thee Raving Looney sits down for more breakfast interviews with Paul Worsley of Conway Hambone in His Mysterious Shed Studio in an effort to determine what the Band is all about!Lots more rare and new tracks and lots more from Conway Hambones Albums!including some Reggae! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leon Smith ..drummer for Conway Hambone along with his own solo projects talks with Jay in an interview and you will hear a track from Conway Hambone that features Leon on Lead Vocals called Shake Me Down ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There Is interviews here with Matt Kubik who wrote and collaborated with Paul on Little Montezuma and Spectorizer two great tracks from Conway Hambone and a Interview with James Afford of Angelfield. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul's sons Elvin and Sony talk about their musical project in which they collaborated on with their Father called : A Fezz of the Heart and you will hear a track by them called Flog it. Sony has a spoken Poem here too called Time Ticking Away ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conway Hambone Tracks on this Podcast :(by Conway Hambone and Paul Worsley )and Played under a Creative Commons Licence are : Blues Nun .............. More Lite 13 .......... Revolution Eyes ............. Little Montezuma ........... Spectorizer .......... Jebel Walker ........... The Cold Spy Diva ......... 10kg of Onions.... Shake Me Down ........ Rock Steady Mod Can Can ........ End of the Pier .......... Road to Brentford ...... Ticking Away ....... Crumblin (Lisa Diamond,Lady Jay Stephenson)......... Herbert Fontaine ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angelfield tracks with James and Mike Afford : Exhibit No # 1 George Bond -------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Fezz of the Heart Tracks played on this Podcast : Flog it (Sony and Elvin and Paul Worsley) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special thanks again to Paul Worsley who spent hours of his time to do these series of Podcasts with me and for providing all the rare and new Conway Hambone Material,and to Sony and Elvin for their interview and Flog it ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you James and Mike Afford for the great Angelfield tracks included here on the Podcast and for the interviews James! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you Lisa Diamond and Leon Smith and Lady Jane Stephenson and Alison Worsley. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------***** Please note that due to the high volume of great quality material captured on tape from my visit over to the UK with Paul Worsley at the Mysterious shed studio that there will be a Third Podcast featuring in a few weeks with moreConway Hambone featuring experimental and electronic music and much more including a poem and sitar demos and interviews with coll

Mono Version ofThe second half of the Podcast 15: A Week with Conway Hambone--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------****Make sure that you have listened to Part one which online here first before you listen to this Podcast!****then go to this and listen and enjoy!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------All the music and fun mischief continues as Thee Raving Looney sits down for more breakfast interviews with Paul Worsley of Conway Hambone in His Mysterious Shed Studio in an effort to determine what the Band is all about!Lots more rare and new tracks and lots more from Conway Hambones Albums!including some Reggae!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leon Smith ..drummer for Conway Hambone along with his own solo projects talks with Jay in an interview and you will hear a track from Conway Hambone that features Leon on Lead Vocals called Shake Me Down ------------------------------------------------------------------------------There Is interviews here with Matt Kubik who wrote and collaborated with Paul on Little Montezuma and Spectorizer two great tracks from Conway Hambone and a Interview with James Afford of Angelfield.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Paul's sons Elvin and Sony talk about their musical project in which they collaborated on with their Father called : A Fezz of the Heart and you will hear a track by them called Flog it.Sony has a spoken Poem here too called Time Ticking Away ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Conway Hambone Tracks on this Podcast :(by Conway Hambone and Paul Worsley )and Played under a Creative Commons Licence are :Blues Nun ..............More Lite 13 ..........Revolution Eyes .............Little Montezuma ...........Spectorizer ..........Jebel Walker ...........The Cold Spy Diva .........10kg of Onions....Shake Me Down ........Rock Steady Mod Can Can ........End of the Pier ..........Road to Brentford ......Ticking Away .......Crumblin (Lisa Diamond,Lady Jay Stephenson).........Herbert Fontaine -------------------------------------------------------------------------Angelfield tracks with James and Mike Afford :Exhibit No # 1 George Bond --------------------------------------------------------------------------A Fezz of the Heart Tracks played on this Podcast :Flog it (Sony and Elvin and Paul Worsley)-------------------------------------------------------------------------Special thanks again to Paul Worsley who spent hours of his time to do these series of Podcasts with me and for providing all the rare and new Conway Hambone Material,and to Sony and Elvin for their interview and Flog it------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you James and Mike Afford for the great Angelfield tracks included here on the Podcast and for the interviews James!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Thank you Lisa Diamond and Leon Smith and Lady Jane Stephenson and Alison Worsley.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------***** Please note that due to the high volume of great quality material captured on tape from my visit over to the UK with Paul Worsley at the Mysterious shed studio that there will be a Third Podcast featuring in a few weeks with moreConway Hambone featuring experimental and electronic music and much more including a poem and sitar demos and interviews with collaborators like Oscar Shortlisted film animator Robert Grieves ,Tom Wolfe Fowler of Stekodat and Isobars and writer/musician/adventurer Paul Mason and musician and funny guy Mikele Dickenson and more beyond! It will be called From the Sublime to the Ridicu

Chris Gondek interviews Lisa Diamond, author of Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire.

Chris Gondek interviews Lisa Diamond, author of Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire.