Podcast appearances and mentions of paul vasey

Teaching kids about money doesn't have to be boring! Discover how to make learning about finances fun and engaging for your children! Teaching Kids Smart Money Habits As parents we want to prepare out kids so when they decide to go off on their own, they're equipped with not just the essential life skills, but also have wisdom on knowing when and how to use those skills. Believe it or not, part of showing them the ropes is teaching them about money. Because if we don't, they'll have a much harder time pursuing their goals because they'll be weighed down by the consequences of bad money habits such as carrying a massive amount of debt. Sadly carrying debts seems to the case for many Americans as I was reviewing some numbers from The Motley Fool about average debts. Average credit card debt $5,733 Average personal loan debt $11,281 Average monthly new car payment $736 Average monthly used car payment $523 That's a lot of baggage to carry Here's the thing, though – how do you start those lessons? It really is a family project. We have a big role as parents, but others in our circle can also be a wonderful help with getting our kids smarter with their money. Paul Vasey is on the show to talk about how. He's financial educator and the creator of Cash Crunch Games which is all about helping families have a fun time learning about finances through games. He also recently published a book – Raising Money-Smart Grandkids. As you can guess from the title is focused on the grandparents, but most of those topics apply to parents as well. In this episode we get into: the power of conversations and games in shaping your child's financial mindset how to navigate discussions about budgeting, saving, and making choices within a limited budget creative ways to engage your kids in hands-on experiences that make learning about money fun and relevant to their lives We have a lot to cover, so let's get started! Resources to Build Better Family Budgets If you're looking to start or revamp your budget so you can reach your family and financial goals faster, check out some of these resources below! Best Budget and Money Apps: Empower, Tiller, Mint Grab Your Copy of My Book: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money Cash Crunch Games Raising Money-Smart Grandkids Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Budget That Works Cashing Out: Creating a Flexible Financial Plan That Fits Your Family How to (Actually) Make Managing Your Money Fun FamZoo Kids and Money: How to Teach Them About Bank and Investing Accounts Financial Wellness: Tracking More Than Just the Numbers Send in your family and financial questions here! If you'd like to chat more your money system, please join us in our private and free Facebook group – Thriving Families. We're families looking to support and help one another out. Hope to see you there! Thank You to Our Sponsor Coastal! Support for this podcast comes from Coastal Credit Union! Come check out Coastal today if you're living in the Raleigh Durham area and looking to bank better. As a credit union, Coastal serves its members first and foremost including an annual loyalty bonus. Support the Podcast! Thank you so much for listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, here are some ways to support it. Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share. Join our coffee group ☕: Get access to exclusive behind the scenes videos, chats, and more! Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on Apple or Stitcher. Grab a copy of Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in four weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together!

Dr Paul L. Vasey is Professor and Board of Governors Research Chair in Culture, Organization and Society at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. His research has focused on understanding the development, evolution and psychobiology of gender diversity and sexual orientation. He has studied female homosexual behavior in Japanese monkeys for the past 33 years. This work has been described as “transformative” by leading scholars in the field. For 19 years, he has conducted annual fieldwork in Samoa, a culture where feminine same-sex attracted males are identified as a “third” gender, called fa'afafine, that is distinct from cisgender men and women. In 2015, Dr. Vasey established another fieldsite in the Istmo region of Oaxaca, Mexico. In this area, the indigenous Zapotec people recognize feminine same-sex attracted males as a third gender called, muxe. This work has been complemented by his long-term research on cisgender gay men in Canada and Japan. His cross-cultural research has been described by external reviewers as “cutting-edge” and “stunningly original.” Vasey is one of only a handful Canadian scholars to receive research grants from NSERC, CIHR and SSHRC, as well as NIH.  His research has been reported on in hundreds of newspapers and magazines worldwide including the New York Times, Oprah, Playboy, National Geographic and TIME. He has been interviewed on camera for several television documentaries, most recently by the American journalist Katie Couric, for the National Geographic documentary, Gender Revolution, in which he spoke about the special role fa'afafine play in promoting the well-being of their families.    Dr Vasey at the University of Lethbridge: https://people.uleth.ca/~paul.vasey/PLV/home.html   Lecture at the University of Lethbridge: https://youtu.be/hNyy3g2yVfs   ************* Support our work:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/GDAlliance?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US   For more information: https://www.genderdysphoriaalliance.com

To celebrate America Saves Week 2023, "CentsAble" Bobbi is joined by Bobbi Rebell, Author of "Launching Financial Grown-Ups" JanaLee Pickett, Founder of Hope On A Dime and Paul Vasey, Creator of Cash Crunch Games who share ideas and strategies for today's theme, "Saving for Major Milestones" www.centsablechat.com  

Human sexuality comes in many forms, from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual. But seeing as homosexuality creates apparent reproductive and evolutionary disadvantages, listener Ahmed from Oslo wants to know: why are some people gay? CrowdScience presenter Caroline Steel examines what science can - and can't - tell us about the role of nature, nurture and evolution in human sexual attraction. She asks a geneticist what we know of the oft-debated 'gay gene', as well as looking into why homosexual men on average have more older brothers than heterosexual men. Caroline looks into the role of nurture with a developmental psychologist to answer a question from a CrowdScience listener from Myanmar. He wonders if the distant relationship he has with his own father has impacted his own feelings of attraction. She also learns about research into a group of people in Samoa who may shed light on the benefits of traditionally non-reproductive relationships for communities as a whole. Presented by Caroline Steel Produced by Jonathan Blackwell for BBC World Service Contributors: Dr. Kevin Mitchell – Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience, Trinity College Dublin Dr. Malvina Skorska - Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto Prof. Lisa Diamond - Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies, University of Utah Prof. Paul Vasey, Professor and Research Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Lethbridge Vaitulia Alatina Ioelu, Chief Executive Officer, Samoa Business Hub (Photo credit: Ahmed Umar)

When it comes to both sexual identity and gender identity, it's not uncommon for people to say “I was born this way.” However, while both same-sex attraction and gender non-conformity are indeed linked to various biomarkers, the way people come to adopt specific identities is far more than just a simple function of their biological makeup. Identities are socially and culturally constructed. As a result, sexual and gender identities vary considerably across time and culture. It's important for us to recognize that our way of thinking about sexuality and gender isn't the only way, so that's what we're going to be talking about today. We're going to explore sexuality and gender in cross-cultural perspective. My guest is Dr. Paul Vasey, a Professor and Research Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Lethbridge, who conducts cross-species and cross-cultural research on sexuality and gender. Some of the topics we explore include: The third gender category of fa'afafine in Samoa. What does this term mean, and how does it relate to the Western concept of transgender? Does gender dysphoria exist in cultures where more than two genders are recognized and accepted? Same-sex attraction exists in Samoa (as it does everywhere), but almost no one there identifies as gay. How is same-sex sexuality expressed in Samoa instead? Outside of the West, do sexual and gender minorities band together? In other words, does an organized LGBTQ+ community exist everywhere in the world? Cultures like Samoa where third genders exist are seen by some in the West as gender utopias. But should we be romanticizing the way that Samoa and other cultures approach gender diversity? The broader role that social and cultural environments play in shaping our own personal understanding of our gender and sexuality. Check it out! Thanks to The Handy (thehandy.com) and the Kinsey Institute (kinseyinstitute.org) for sponsoring this episode! The Handy, made by Sweet Tech, is an automatic stroker designed for self-pleasure. Pair it with your sleeve of choice to mimic realistic sensations of different partnered activities with precise speed and stroke control. Visit https://link.thehandy.com/sexandpsych-1 to learn more and use my exclusive discount code (sexandpsych) to get 10% off your order. The Kinsey Institute's (kinseyinstitute.org) 75th anniversary is underway and you are invited to join in the celebration! Follow @kinseyinstitute on social media to learn more about upcoming events. Also, please consider a gift or donation to the Institute to support sex research and education. Click here to donate. *** 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: Kane Power (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

This is the last episode in our pioneers series and the second interview with Dr. Paul Vasey. If you haven't heard our conversation with Paul in episode 57, I recommend you go back and listen to that one first, as we build upon many of the ideas we introduced there. Today we continue reflecting on the way Western activism interacts with research and the interpretation of the fa'afafine, the muxe, and other third-gender individuals from different countries. We talk about the implications of the fact that the fa'afafine, for example, don't try to identify as women and whether there are conflicting rights issues in Samoa. Paul also explains how Western funding organizations can end up imposing foreign concepts onto other cultures. We even touch on the implications for things like puberty blockers and early medical intervention.   It was a real pleasure to wrap up our series with Paul and we hope you'll enjoy this interview and stick around next week for the post-series analysis with me and Stella.   Links: “What can the Samoan ‘Fa'afafine' teach us about the Western concept of gender identity disorder in childhood?” by Paul Vasey and Nancy Bartlett (2007).https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17951883/ (Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17951883/)   Extended Notes Stella and Sasha reflect on the last episode they had with Paul, having now the time to digest what they've learned so far in this series. What is the implication of the fa'afafine to have their own gender category? Fa'afafines having their own gender role consequently makes gender dysphoria uncommon in these cultural settings. Paul talks about sports teams and how the fa'afafine participate in them as an example. What is the Samoan's opinion about today's phenomenon of trans women competing in international sports? Paul shares the impact the western culture has with the fa'afafine and the common questions he gets from them. What is the most important thing we can learn from the Samoan culture? Paul is skeptical about the imposition of ideas from other cultures to work when they don't develop organically. Gender-diverse individuals in non-Western cultures are commonly depicted in idealized terms but there is no such thing as a gender utopia. Paul talks about how he thinks that's not the reality of their everyday lives. What are the points of difference between fa'afafine and muxe? Paul shares what they are. The similarities between fa'afafine and muxe mean there is a biological structure to same-sex attraction that can be culturally universal. Sasha asks Paul how he addresses cultural relativism between different cultures. Paul does not suggest that either conceptual framework for understanding male femininity and same-sex attraction is better or worse than the other. Each has its own benefits and costs. In Samoa, male same-sex attraction doesn't really mean anything. Paul explains this further. Paul also talks about the statistics between Western gay people vs fa'afafine vs. muxe and their implications. How do cultural influences contribute to ROGD? Paul shares his insights. Talking about cross-cultural context, Paul highlights the importance of historical change through time in terms of what boyhood femininity means. Paul uses the term female gynephilia as exclusive and explains why. Paul mentions Paul Bailey and what he said about having less flexibility in men and what that implicates. It's natural for cultures to interact with each other and it's natural to exchange ideas and concepts in order to evolve. But what happens when one culture imposes on another? Paul often finds a lot of people who are outsiders of a certain culture self-identify themselves as experts which in turn misrepresent these people. If it's an actual person born from that culture who then moved away, that person can better represent as a spokesperson of a particular ideological perspective. A majority of these local communities would not pay attention to these...

Recent theories about gender often describe “third gender” categories found in other cultures. Prof Paul Vasey is one of the world's leading academic experts on the Fa'fafine. These individuals are feminine males who live “in the manner of a woman” in Samoa. Sasha and Stella have a spellbinding discussion with Paul about how our Western constructs can sometimes completely misinterpret well-researched phenomena in other societies. This conversation actually highlights the universal truths of sex difference between male and female and helps us understand the organic, naturally emerging trait of femininity in androphilic (or same-sex-attracted) males.   Links: “What can the Samoan ‘Fa'afafine' teach us about the Western concept of gender identity disorder in childhood?” by Paul Vasey and Nancy Bartlett (2007). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17951883/ (Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17951883) Extended Notes Paul talks about Fa'afafine and how he got interested in this culture. Is gender identity disorder in children a mental disorder? Paul shares what they found with the data they collected on their studies of the Samoan people. What is Fa'afafine? Paul shares its definition. Paul also talks about the history of Fa'afafine in Samoa and how they are socially accepted in their culture. Does Fa'afafine also exist in other cultures? Paul shares the different groups around the world that have the same identity. Paul talks about what being gay means in the cultures of Samoa and Oaxaca. Is there an equivalent of Fa'afafine for females? Paul talks about the other categories of this kind. Paul talks about the typical behaviors children from Samoa usually exhibit that helps families identify them as being of the third gender. In these societies, gender doesn't play any institutionalized role. Everybody is responsible for themselves. Paul also talks about how sex atypical behavior organically emerges from children through the studies he has had with these cultures comparing them to Western ones. Paul also shares his findings on what is the female equivalent to autogynephilia in his research. Is autogynephilia a Western phenomenon? Paul shares his insights on this. Paul also talks about the different cross-cultural perspectives of gender and their different norms. Sexual orientation is biological but traits can be affected by the environment they are developed under. Why is same-sex attraction often paired with gender nonconformity? Paul shares his insights. Paul also talks about his Ph.D. about Japanese monkeys and how it relates to the impact on gender from social construct. Paul shares his thoughts on what is sex and what is gender and the amount of confusion it gets. To close, Stella asks Paul two questions: One, does the Fa'afafine get married or the equivalent of such in their culture? Two, is his study considered controversial in his field of study? Quotes: “Regardless of how accommodating a particular culture is, if individuals are dysphoric with respect to their sex bodies, then no amount of accommodation is going to change that sense that I'm in the wrong body.” — Paul [7:54] “Gay isn't necessarily an identity that people draw upon to construct a sense of who they are (in Samoa).” — Paul [14:30] “Nobody makes them Fa'afafine. Their male femininity emerges and then people recognize them.” — Paul [19:30] “Male femininity is despised in the West and so androphilic males in the West don't like talking about it.” — Paul [36:30] 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

The concepts of personal finance, while directly applicable to daily life, often appear unfamiliar to the average student. A former teacher sets out to transform how students interact with financial concepts through gamification and story-telling. In this episode, Sarah Li Cain speaks with Paul Vasey, the founder of Cash Crunch Games, about the educational impacts of gamification, and the ups and downs of building his business from gamification to change how students learn personal finance. Episode highlights: Paul’s vision for Cash Crunch Games in educating students on personal finance Marketing lessons from Cash Crunch Games Paul’s search for business partners Paul’s thoughts on selling Cash Crunch Games For more information, visit the show notes at https://plutusfoundation.org/2021/boost-engagement

Paul shares how as a teacher he taught money topics, like revenue and expenses, using a gasified way. He also gives a great money analogy using a ketchup bottle. He also talks about Mo money, Debbie debt and Sammy Saver. Paul Vasey is a former educator of Business Studies who left the classroom to set up CashCrunchGames. He currently works to address financial literacy through board games and helps future generations make smarter money decisions by teaching them the value of money. Paul Vasey www.cashcrunchgames.com Use code: itsmymoney20 to get 20% off You can find the host at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/themoneyexchangepodcast_ www.instagram.com/itsmymoney_ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669214233482185/?ref=share

Financial literacy educator, Paul Vasey talks about setting kids up for financial success & freedom.

Paul Vasey, Creator of the financial literacy game, “Cash Crunch Junior” discusses his game and creative ways to teach kids invaluable money management skills! Plus, Centsable Bobbi talks about the magic of Christmas and how to make your wishes come true!

  When should we start talking about money with our children? What games can lead to a better understanding of money? How does understanding the value of money lead to smarter money decisions? Our guest, Paul Vasey, taught Business Studies successfully in the UK to the of high school and junior college students for 12 years. In that time he ran his own department, wrote articles for a number of publications, ----more----had a teaching resource published in the UK and has mentored trainee teachers. After talking the talk for many years in the classroom, he decided to leave teaching and walk the walk. He educational business – Cash Crunch Games, addresses the financial illiteracy problem through gamification. www.cashcrunchgames.com paul@cashcrunchgames.com Tel: 714-679-6600  ………………………………………………………………………………………… Jacqueline’s Info: Email: Info@IntegrativeMinds.com Website: IntegrativeMinds.com Cash flow with our Turnkey Real Estate Investment Program. Info & sign up to get property listings at TrueLegacyWealth.com. All properties $50K - $150K. Jacqueline’s books: https://amzn.to/2HYXs3u Follow on YouTube, Facebook, Itunes, Stitcher and Google Play #ParentPumpRadio #Jacquelinetdhuynh #Jacquelinehuynh  #harmoniousfamily, #wealthyfamily #integrativeminds #FinancialLiteracy #familyfinanicalfreedom 

On today’s Pop-Ups there's “Warm Waters” by George Hopewell, “Now the Tyrants” by John L Smith, “If Your AI Loses It's Mind, Can It Take Meds?” by Peter McAllister, “Become An Email Ninja: Seven steps to getting more done faster in email” by Ralph T. Soule, “The Fairy Codex” by Flora-Beth Edwards and Trinity's Legacy by Paul Vasey. For the winner of the show, please visit https://litopia.com/winners. You can make a Pop-Up Submission here: https://litopia.com/subs/ And do remember to join us live, every week, on Sunday at 5pm UK time, details here https://litopia.com/subs.

On today’s Pop-Ups there's “Warm Waters” by George Hopewell, “Now the Tyrants” by John L Smith, “If Your AI Loses It's Mind, Can It Take Meds?” by Peter McAllister, “Become An Email Ninja: Seven steps to getting more done faster in email” by Ralph T. Soule, “The Fairy Codex” by Flora-Beth Edwards and Trinity's Legacy by Paul Vasey. For the winner of the show, please visit https://litopia.com/winners. You can make a Pop-Up Submission here: https://litopia.com/subs/ And do remember to join us live, every week, on Sunday at 5pm UK time, details here https://litopia.com/subs.

Kids love to play games, whether it's board games, video games, or just making up games as part of playing throughout the day. Paul Vasey is the founder of Cash Crunch Games, so I asked him to join us to share what we learn when we play a game like Monopoly or Pay Day, or even how our children can learn money lessons by making a game out of going to the grocery store. You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/paulvasey  Our sponsor this week is Borrowell. They conducted a study which showed a correlation between the frequency of checking your credit score, and a credit score increase. To begin increasing your credit score, head over to https://maplemoney.com/borrowell 

How do we address the financial illiteracy issue in the US? Paul Vasey taught Business Studies successfully in the UK to high school and junior college students for 12 years. He ran his own department, wrote articles for a number of publications, had a teaching resource published in the UK and mentored trainee teachers. After many years within the school system, he decided to take his love for financial education beyond the classroom. He currently lives in Southern California and is building his educational business www.CashCrunchgames.com, designed to address the financial illiteracy problem through gamification; turning the have-nots into the haves and establishing money confidence in the next generation.   Paul’s CashCrunch Games are made for the classroom but also for the home, where families can play and learn together. In today’s episode we discuss the myth of retail therapy, where mindfulness and money meet, how to avoid the lure of credit card debt, and why financial literacy must be valued and taught within the school system. Key Takeaways Personal finance is an underrated overlooked life skill. Money is simple. Don’t spend what you don’t have. You can only spend a dollar once. Don’t try to spend it more than once. Save first to spend later. Be aware of your own money rather than try and live up to other people’s money. The earlier we teach money matters to kids the better. It’s easier to spend money than it is to earn it. Resources CashCrunch Junior (5-12 years old) CashCrunch 101 Games - Money Habits (5-21 years) CashCrunch Careers Enter to Win A CashCrunch Game! Enter to win a CashCrunch Junior board game – email us at hello(AT)leadersoftransformation.com.  Connect With Paul Vasey https://cashcrunchgames.com Facebook: CashCrunchGames Instagram: @CashCrunchGames Twitter: @CashCrunchGames

Here's the second installment of our 2018 Holiday gift guide! This episode features an interview with Paul Vasey, creator of CashCrunch Games. Vasey, a former teacher of Business Studies, set up an educational business with the mission of helping young people learn about and make sense of money. CashCrunch Games are based on a straightforward […]The post 074: Cash Crunch Games [2018 Holiday Gift Guide] appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

Paul Vasey, Founder of Cash Crunch Games, shares how his board games help kids learn about saving, earning and debt. We talk about how parents can feel empowered to promote financial literacy and have fun with their children at the same time.

Bethany and Ellie talking about a summer when Bethany and her brothers were growing up. Ellie tells an endearing story about the youngest Kay, Joshua, and how he earned money for a t-shirt. Bethany was the baby-sitter before her first job at Blockbuster. They talk about how you can teach children about money even at a young age. Paul Vasey joins the conversation sharing his approach to teaching children about money through games. He said this was his approach to teaching kids at a young age so they don't grow up to going into debt. According to Paul, parents should be talking to their children about money from day one because children understand and observe very early, which is why parents should be a good example for their kids. In a game situation, they are teaching kids money habits and opening up conversations between parents and their kids. He also gives great tips about saving money and how you can teach your children about money principles. Bethany and Ellie finish up the show with discussing the value of money, and Bethany remembers how Ellie put an emphasis on safety when her kids were growing up. They revisit the discussion of college—should parents pay for it, or should children earn it? 

Bethany and Ellie talking about a summer when Bethany and her brothers were growing up. Ellie tells an endearing story about the youngest Kay, Joshua, and how he earned money for a t-shirt. Bethany was the baby-sitter before her first job at Blockbuster. They talk about how you can teach children about money even at a young age.  Paul Vasey joins the conversation sharing his approach to teaching children about money through games. He said this was his approach to teaching kids at a young age so they don't grow up to going into debt. According to Paul, parents should be talking to their children about money from day one because children understand and observe very early, which is why parents should be a good example for their kids. In a game situation, they are teaching kids money habits and opening up conversations between parents and their kids. He also gives great tips about saving money and how you can teach your children about money principles.  Bethany and Ellie finish up the show with discussing the value of money, and Bethany remembers how Ellie put an emphasis on safety when her kids were growing up. They revisit the discussion of college—should parents pay for it, or should children earn it?

Jason and Paul discuss teaching kids about money. Paul Vasey is a former teacher of Business Studies who left the UK and now lives in California. After teaching and talking about Business, he left the confines of the classroom to walk the walk. He wanted to put what he had learned from teaching students into practice to make a difference.  In his free time, he likes to spend time with his wife, walk, bodyboard, swim, golf, drink coffee by the beach and come up with various concepts that could be turned into reality. To learn more visit www.cashcrunchgames.com

Want great ways to help learn about money and finance? We'll share five ideas on today's show, from the floor of BoardGameGeek.con convention in Dallas, Texas. Joe sits down with Mark Johnson from the Board Games To Go podcast, and they also answer listener questions about games. You'll find some great, inexpensive fun ideas for the holidays on today's podcast.  We also talk to Paul Vasey from Cash Crunch Games about his newest product: Cash Crunch Senior. We'll talk about these games created by a teacher to help students grasp money and budgeting concepts, as well.  Thanks to MagnifyMoney.com for supporting Stacking Benjamins. Thanks also to HelloFresh.com for supporting Stacking Benjamins. Receive $30 off your first week of deliveries when you go to HelloFresh.com and use the offer code stacking30.

Continuing with my interview series this week, I've got Paul Vasey who's created a really cool board game to teach your kids about money, the importance of saving and how to budget. You can find his site with all the games here:https://cashcrunchgames.com/ Enjoy, Jason Support the show.

Dr. Paul Vasey is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Laboratory of Comparative Sexuality at the University of Lethbridge. He received his PhD from the University of Montreal in Anthropology. He did postdoctoral fellowships at Concordia University and York University before joining the Faculty at Lethbridge. Paul's work has been the subject of various documentaries on television (National Geographic's Ultimate Explorer, Discovery Channel, The Nature of Things) and the radio (U.S National Public Radio, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Netherlands).  This work has been reported on in hundreds of newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times, The Economist, and Oprah Magazine. Paul is here with us today to tell us all about his journey through life and science.

In our first installment of "Second Opinion," Dan and Slate's Dear Prudence face off on how to deal with poisonous in-laws, and how much to tip when you receive an unexpected happy ending.  On the Magnum, Dan chats with Dr. Paul Vasey about feeders, and whether it's possible to re-wire your kinky brain.  And so much more.  206-201-2720 This episode is brought to you by Naturebox: the subscription service dedicated to smarter snacking. Get 50% off your first order, by visiting Naturebox.com/savage This episode is also brought to you by GoToMeeting. Start a 30 day free trial with the promo code SAVAGE.  This podcast is also brought to you by Stamps.com. Click on the microphone and enter "Savage" for $55 free postage and a digital scale.

In our first installment of "Second Opinion," Dan and Slate's Dear Prudence face off on how to deal with poisonous in-laws, and how much to tip when you receive an unexpected happy ending.  On the Magnum, Dan chats with Dr. Paul Vasey about feeders, and whether it's possible to re-wire your kinky brain.  And so much more.  206-201-2720 This episode is brought to you by Naturebox: the subscription service dedicated to smarter snacking. Get 50% off your first order, by visiting Naturebox.com/savage This episode is also brought to you by GoToMeeting. Start a 30 day free trial with the promo code SAVAGE.  This podcast is also brought to you by Stamps.com. Click on the microphone and enter "Savage" for $55 free postage and a digital scale.

Research indicates that there is some genetic influence on male homosexuality, yet homosexual males reproduce at a fraction of the rate of heterosexual males, if at all. This raises the question as to why genes associated with male homosexuality do not become extinct? Cross-cultural research conducted in the Polynesian island nation of Samoa provides intriguing and unexpected answers to this question—answers which underscores the importance of biology and culture. Speaker:Paul L Vasey, Ph.D. Paul Vasey is a faculty member of the University of Lethbridge Psychology Department. He conducts cross-species and cross-cultural research to answer the question: If reproduction is the engine that drives evolution, why engage in non-conceptive sex? For the past decade he has conducted research on the development and evolution of female homosexual behavior in free-ranging Japanese monkeys at Arashiyama, Japan. He also studies the development and evolution male same-sex sexual attraction in humans at field sites in Samoa, Japan and Canada. Since 2003, he has worked in Samoa with members of the fa'afafine community—biological males who live “in the manner of a woman.” Dr. Vasey is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles on sexuality and gender and co-editor of the books, Animal Homosexuality: An Evolutionary Perspective (2006) and The Monkeys of Stormy Mountain: 60 Years of Primatological Research on the Monkeys of Arashiyama (2012). He has been invited to give public lectures throughout the USA, Canada, England, New Zealand, Japan and Samoa. Dr. Vasey is a member of the Editorial Board of the Archives of Sexual Behavior. His work has also been the subject of various documentaries on television (National Geographic's Ultimate Explorer, Discovery Channel) and the radio (U.S National Public Radio, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Netherlands) and has been reported on in hundreds of newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times and The Economist. Moderator: Tad Mitsui Date:Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost:$10.00 (includes lunch)

Research indicates that there is some genetic influence on male homosexuality, yet homosexual males reproduce at a fraction of the rate of heterosexual males, if at all. This raises the question as to why genes associated with male homosexuality do not become extinct? Cross-cultural research conducted in the Polynesian island nation of Samoa provides intriguing and unexpected answers to this question—answers which underscores the importance of biology and culture. Speaker:Paul L Vasey, Ph.D. Paul Vasey is a faculty member of the University of Lethbridge Psychology Department. He conducts cross-species and cross-cultural research to answer the question: If reproduction is the engine that drives evolution, why engage in non-conceptive sex? For the past decade he has conducted research on the development and evolution of female homosexual behavior in free-ranging Japanese monkeys at Arashiyama, Japan. He also studies the development and evolution male same-sex sexual attraction in humans at field sites in Samoa, Japan and Canada. Since 2003, he has worked in Samoa with members of the fa'afafine community—biological males who live “in the manner of a woman.” Dr. Vasey is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles on sexuality and gender and co-editor of the books, Animal Homosexuality: An Evolutionary Perspective (2006) and The Monkeys of Stormy Mountain: 60 Years of Primatological Research on the Monkeys of Arashiyama (2012). He has been invited to give public lectures throughout the USA, Canada, England, New Zealand, Japan and Samoa. Dr. Vasey is a member of the Editorial Board of the Archives of Sexual Behavior. His work has also been the subject of various documentaries on television (National Geographic's Ultimate Explorer, Discovery Channel) and the radio (U.S National Public Radio, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Netherlands) and has been reported on in hundreds of newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times and The Economist. Moderator: Tad Mitsui Date:Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost:$10.00 (includes lunch)

Research indicates that there is some genetic influence on male homosexuality, yet homosexual males reproduce at a fraction of the rate of heterosexual males, if at all. This raises the question as to why genes associated with male homosexuality do not become extinct? Cross-cultural research conducted in the Polynesian island nation of Samoa provides intriguing and unexpected answers to this question—answers which underscores the importance of biology and culture. Speaker: Paul L Vasey, Ph.D. Paul Vasey is a faculty member of the University of Lethbridge Psychology Department. He conducts cross-species and cross-cultural research to answer the question: If reproduction is the engine that drives evolution, why engage in non-conceptive sex? For the past decade he has conducted research on the development and evolution of female homosexual behavior in free-ranging Japanese monkeys at Arashiyama, Japan. He also studies the development and evolution male same-sex sexual attraction in humans at field sites in Samoa, Japan and Canada. Since 2003, he has worked in Samoa with members of the fa'afafine community—biological males who live “in the manner of a woman.” Dr. Vasey is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles on sexuality and gender and co-editor of the books, Animal Homosexuality: An Evolutionary Perspective (2006) and The Monkeys of Stormy Mountain: 60 Years of Primatological Research on the Monkeys of Arashiyama (2012). He has been invited to give public lectures throughout the USA, Canada, England, New Zealand, Japan and Samoa. Dr. Vasey is a member of the Editorial Board of the Archives of Sexual Behavior. His work has also been the subject of various documentaries on television (National Geographic's Ultimate Explorer, Discovery Channel) and the radio (U.S National Public Radio, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Netherlands) and has been reported on in hundreds of newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times and The Economist. Moderator: Tad Mitsui Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)

Research indicates that there is some genetic influence on male homosexuality, yet homosexual males reproduce at a fraction of the rate of heterosexual males, if at all. This raises the question as to why genes associated with male homosexuality do not become extinct? Cross-cultural research conducted in the Polynesian island nation of Samoa provides intriguing and unexpected answers to this question—answers which underscores the importance of biology and culture. Speaker: Paul L Vasey, Ph.D. Paul Vasey is a faculty member of the University of Lethbridge Psychology Department. He conducts cross-species and cross-cultural research to answer the question: If reproduction is the engine that drives evolution, why engage in non-conceptive sex? For the past decade he has conducted research on the development and evolution of female homosexual behavior in free-ranging Japanese monkeys at Arashiyama, Japan. He also studies the development and evolution male same-sex sexual attraction in humans at field sites in Samoa, Japan and Canada. Since 2003, he has worked in Samoa with members of the fa'afafine community—biological males who live “in the manner of a woman.” Dr. Vasey is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles on sexuality and gender and co-editor of the books, Animal Homosexuality: An Evolutionary Perspective (2006) and The Monkeys of Stormy Mountain: 60 Years of Primatological Research on the Monkeys of Arashiyama (2012). He has been invited to give public lectures throughout the USA, Canada, England, New Zealand, Japan and Samoa. Dr. Vasey is a member of the Editorial Board of the Archives of Sexual Behavior. His work has also been the subject of various documentaries on television (National Geographic's Ultimate Explorer, Discovery Channel) and the radio (U.S National Public Radio, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Netherlands) and has been reported on in hundreds of newspapers and magazines such as the New York Times and The Economist. Moderator: Tad Mitsui Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)