Podcasts about thebody

This episode of HIV unmuted features an intimate conversation with Ambassador-at-Large Dr John N Nkengasong, the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD). Our host,Juan Michael Porter II, takes listeners through John N Nkengasong's remarkable journey from his early days as a virologist to his current role leading the State Department's Bureau of GHSD, which oversees the global implementation of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). John N Nkengasong offers profound insights into the ongoing global HIV response, stressing the importance of community leadership in sustaining the progress made over the years. He addresses the challenges of maintaining this momentum in the face of changing global health priorities and funding landscapes. Despite significant advancements in treatment and prevention, John N Nkengasong underscores that ending the HIV pandemic will require addressing persistent inequalities and engaging communities around the world.  John N Nkengasong also highlights the potential of lenacapavir for HIV prevention, which, as of December 2024, is part of a coordinated effort by PEPFAR, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Children's Investment Fund Foundation and the Gates Foundation to expand access to innovative treatments. Learn more about this initiative here. Meet our guest: John N Nkengasong is an Ambassador-at-Large and serves as the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD). He oversees the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, which serves as the department's coordinating body for work on strengthening global health security to prevent, detect and respond to infectious diseases, including HIV and AIDS. The department also elevates and integrates global health security as a core component of U.S. national security and foreign policy. GHSD is home to the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which the Ambassador also oversees. PEPFAR is the largest commitment by any nation to address a single disease in history and has prevented millions of HIV acquisitions, saved more than 25 million lives, and changed the course of the HIV pandemic.Meet our host: Juan Michael Porter II is a health journalist, HIV advocate, culture critic, educator and the host of HIV unmuted, the IAS podcast. He is the Senior Editor of TheBody.com and TheBodyPro – and the first person openly living with HIV to hold the position. Juan Michael's reporting combines data dives, personal narratives and policy analyses to address the real-world consequences of ever-shifting legislation on people's health outcomes. He has written for the Public Broadcasting Service, SF Chronicle, Philadelphia Inquirer, Christian Science Monitor, NY Observer, TDF Stages, Playbill, American Theatre, Time Out NY, Queerty, Anti-Racism Daily, Positively Aware, Documentary Magazine, SYFY Wire, Scholastic and Dance Magazine.

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 12-12-2024) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include:Matt Interviews Dr. Stan Wallace-A Recognized Christian neuro philosopher/analyst-TheyDiscuss the Biblical Explanation for The Nature of the Soul-its Relation to theBody-and How it Relates to “Renewing our Mind” and Christ Himself/ December 12, 2024

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 12-12-2024) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: info@carm.org, Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include:Matt Interviews Dr. Stan Wallace-A Recognized Christian neuro philosopher/analyst-TheyDiscuss the Biblical Explanation for The Nature of the Soul-its Relation to theBody-and How it Relates to “Renewing our Mind” and Christ Himself/ December 12, 2024

In this special World AIDS Day episode of HIV unmuted, the IAS podcast, poet, advocate and researcher Bakita Kasadha joins host Juan Michael Porter II in a conversation that challenges preconceived notions and redefines how we discuss and address HIV stigma. Produced in collaboration with the IAS Heart of Stigma programme of IAS – the International AIDS Society – this episode dives into the transformative power of language, art and science in reshaping the global HIV narrative. Bakita shares her unique journey from poetry to advocacy and from being skeptical about research to becoming a groundbreaking researcher herself. Through candid dialogue, the episode explores the nuances of internalized stigma, the limitations of rigid language norms, and the necessity of inclusive and participatory approaches in HIV discourse. Bakita and Juan Michael discuss the role of grace, nuance, and allyship in dismantling stigma and how the arts can amplify voices and stories that have long been marginalized. This episode will leave you inspired to rethink stigma, reclaim narratives, and prioritize people in every aspect of the conversation. To find out how you can get involved this World AIDS Day (1 December), visit our World AIDS Day page. Meet our guest: Bakita Kasadha  Bakita Kasadha is a multi-award-winning health researcher at the University of Oxford, and poet and activist. In 2024, she was awarded the IAS biennial Prudence Mabele Prize. She was the main researcher on the award-winning HIV and infant-feeding NOURISH-UK study and co-edited the collection, HIV and Women's Health: Where Are We Now? Her poetry, commissioned by organizations like the Elton John AIDS Foundation, has inspired initiatives such as a multimillion-pound Fast-Track Cities (London) fund to prevent HIV. She has written for TheBodyPro, NAM aidsmap, Black Ballad, Glamour and the British Journal of Healthcare Management. Her work focuses on addressing health inequities through research and the arts. Meet our host:  Juan Michael Porter II  Juan Michael Porter II is a health journalist, HIV advocate, culture critic, educator and the host of HIV unmuted, the IAS podcast. He is the Senior Editor of TheBody.com and TheBodyPro – and the first person openly living with HIV to hold the position. Juan Michael's reporting combines data dives, personal narratives and policy analyses to address the real-world consequences of ever-shifting legislation on people's health outcomes. He has written for the Public Broadcasting Service, SF Chronicle, Philadelphia Inquirer, Christian Science Monitor, NY Observer, TDF Stages, Playbill, American Theatre, Time Out NY, Queerty, Anti-Racism Daily, Positively Aware, Documentary Magazine, SYFY Wire, Scholastic and Dance Magazine. 

Episode 55: This week we get back on the trail in search of a body in the form of Stephen King's Stand by Me from 1986. Bring your combs and switchblades because this episode sicks balls!Stand by Me trailerMake sure to meet back up with us next week as we vacation in Palm Springs  from 2020..And help support our other projects @KineticOnslotCircle of Jerks PodcastA Cut Above: Horror ReviewSpecial shout to The Bird Beats for our theme.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cinemigos--6354096/support.

In this episode of HIV unmuted, host Juan Michael Porter II sits down with Jeanne Marrazzo, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), in a conversation that goes beyond the headlines and deep into the heart of HIV research and advocacy. Dr Marrazzo, a leader with decades of experience in infectious disease research, shares her inspiring journey from her roots in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to her groundbreaking work in HIV prevention and care. Through this intimate conversation, listeners will discover what drives Dr. Marrazzo's commitment to equity, diversity and community-centered research, and how her personal and professional experiences shape her vision for the future of HIV science. From the challenges of addressing global health inequities to the optimism surrounding new HIV prevention methods, Dr Marrazzo offers valuable insights into the importance of inclusive messaging, the power of collaboration, and why putting people first remains at the core of her mission. Tune in to hear how Jeanne Marrazzo plans to navigate the evolving landscape of global health as she leads NIAID into a new era, and why she believes that hope, innovation, and community are key to overcoming the ongoing challenges in the HIV response. Meet our guest: Jeanne Marrazzo   Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA, is the Director of NIAID at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she oversees a USD 6.3 billion budget that supports research to advance understanding, diagnosis and treatment of infectious, immunologic and allergic diseases. She was previously the C. Glenn Cobbs Endowed Chair and Director of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and was Treasurer of the IDSA from 2021 to 2023, having served on the board since 2018. She researches the vaginal microbiome, sexually transmitted infections and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. She has had leadership roles in the NIH HIV Prevention Trials Network and the Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Consortium. She was a leading voice in communicating science during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Meet our host: Juan Michael Porter II  Juan Michael Porter II is a health journalist, HIV advocate, culture critic, educator and the host of HIV unmuted, the IAS podcast. He is the Senior Editor of TheBody.com and TheBodyPro – and the first person openly living with HIV to hold the position. Juan Michael's reportage combines data dives, personal narratives and policy analyses to address the real-world consequences of ever-shifting legislation on people's health outcomes. He has written for the Public Broadcasting Service, SF Chronicle, Philadelphia Inquirer, Christian Science Monitor, NY Observer, TDF Stages, Playbill, American Theatre, Time Out NY, Queerty, Anti-Racism Daily, Positively Aware, Documentary Magazine, SYFY Wire, Scholastic and Dance Magazine. 

In a world where public distrust of health information is at an all-time high, how can nonprofits effectively communicate critical health messages? Spencer Brooks sits down with Kenyon Farrow from AVAC to explore the deep roots of medical mistrust, the critical role of strategic communication in public health, and the importance of community-based messaging. This episode is a must-listen for nonprofit health leaders grappling with the challenge of building trust in their communications. About the guest Kenyon Farrow (he/him) is the Director of Communications where he leads AVAC's communications team as well as our narrative change and strategic communications efforts to help influence key stakeholders, policymakers and the media to expand access to HIV prevention, supporting R&D and programs and advancing global health equity. Kenyon previously served as the Managing Director of Advocacy and Organizing with PrEP4All, where he helped lead a policy coalition on a National PrEP program and led a campaign to make insurance companies accountable to pay for PrEP services. Previously Kenyon served as senior editor of TheBody.com & TheBodyPro.com and US & Global Health Policy Director with Treatment Action Group (TAG). Resources TheBody: https://www.thebody.com/TheBodyPro: https://www.thebodypro.com/ Contact Kenyon Website: https://avac.org/Podcast: https://avac.org/px-pulse/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenyonfarrow/

This episode of HIV unmuted introduces a new host and format for the award-winning IAS podcast. Our host, Juan Michael Porter II, the Senior Editor for TheBody/TheBodyPro, takes a deep dive with a single guest in an intimate conversation that gives the listener a glimpse of the guest – who they are and how they got into this work – and an understanding of their topic of expertise.   This new format opens with Sharon Lewin, the IAS President and AIDS 2024 International Co-Chair, walking us through the latest HIV science released at AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, and what it means for the HIV response. This episode delves into a broad range of exciting science, from long-acting injectables to new research on doxycycline prophylaxis to advances in cure research, including inspiration from the “next Berlin Patient”.  Through the lens of her personal story, Sharon walks us through the context and challenges of the HIV response, such as changing global health priorities and reduced funding for HIV. Astounding progress has been made in the HIV response. Yet, we are still missing critical targets. Sharon makes it clear that if we are to envision the end of the HIV pandemic, we must address persisting inequalities that remain in the HIV response: we must put people first. Meet our guest Sharon LewinThe IAS President and AIDS 2024 International Co-Chair, Sharon Lewin, is an infectious diseases physician and basic scientist and has worked in HIV-related clinical medicine and research for over 25 years. She is Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, a joint venture of the University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. The Doherty Institute has over 850 staff working on infection and immunity through research, education and public health, and has a significant focus on virology, including HIV. She is an active clinician, working at the Alfred Hospital and Royal Melbourne Hospital, and a Melbourne Laureate Professor of Medicine at the University of Melbourne.    Meet our host Juan Michael Porter II Juan Michael Porter II is a health journalist, HIV advocate, culture critic, educator and the host of HIV unmuted, the IAS podcast. He is the Senior Editor of TheBody.com and TheBodyPro – and the first person openly living with HIV to hold the position. Juan Michael's reportage combines data dives, personal narratives and policy analyses to address the real-world consequences of ever-shifting legislation on people's health outcomes. He has written for the Public Broadcasting Service, SF Chronicle, Philadelphia Inquirer, Christian Science Monitor, NY Observer, TDF Stages, Playbill, American Theatre, Time Out NY, Queerty, Anti-Racism Daily, Positively Aware, Documentary Magazine, SYFY Wire, Scholastic and Dance Magazine.  

Marvell L. Terry II (he, him, his) is a powerhouse educator, grassroots activist, and cultural organizer from Memphis, Tennessee. HIV advocacy and cultural organizing are personal for him; It was the moment he received a positive diagnosis of HIV that jump-started his more than decade-long career that has had a local, state, and national impact.Marvell was passionate about improving the health outcomes of Black gay and queer men in Memphis, that's why he started his advocacy work by co-leading an HIV ministry at Christ Missionary Baptist Church, being an HIV tester and EIS at Christ Community Health Services, and volunteering on community task forces. Not long after, he answered a higher call to leadership by founding his own organization: The Red Door Foundation (2010). Marvell was recognized as the only Black gay man living with HIV to found and lead an organization for HIV awareness and engagement at the time in Shelby County. Doubling down on his commitment to community, he started the Saving Ourselves Symposium (2013), a one-of-a-kind conference in the South for the Black LGBTQ community to address health, wellness, and social injustices.One of Marvell's biggest thrills was expanding his impact to a national scale by joining the Young Black Gay Men's Advocacy Coalition Policy and Advocacy Summit as co-chair of the Organizing Committee (2014); the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) as an HIV Fellow (2015) and AIDS United as a Senior Program Manager of the Southern HIV Impact Fund (2018). He is known as a people-minded strategist: He established a leadership pipeline in the HIV movement by co-creating the HIV 360 Fellowship Program at the HRCF and improved grantmaking efforts and philanthropic funding sources within AIDS United to support organizations in the South working at the intersection of HIV and social justice.Marvell is a former board member for Hope House (Memphis, 2022-2023), an advisory board member for Wake Forest University School of Divinity, and a founding member for the HIV Racial Justice Network. In September 2023, Marvell was sworn in as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS during the 78th Full Council meeting.His published written works on HIV research and injustices can be found in the Journal of Health and Disparities Research and Practice, Rhetoric of Health and Medicine, TheBody.Com, and more. Marvell's work unapologetically centers the lives, the culture and the resilience of Black folks. When Marvell isn't on the ground engaged in HIV advocacy and education, he's experiencing joy: grooving to the sounds of Fantasia, J.Cole, 6LACK, and JeRonelle or enjoying buttermilk pancakes with crispy edgesat any time of the day.

Multi-talented actor, athlete, dancer, bodybuilder, author, model, entrepreneur Peter RajaRam of Exotic Muscle talks about his amazing career and his release “The Fountain of Youth Series” featuring “The Body”, “The Mind” and coming soon “The Soul”! Peter talks about his journey born in British Guyana and moving to Canada in '62, becoming involved in sports with volleyball, baseball, karate, and later becoming a bodybuilder with Exotic Muscle and owner of 3 hair salons, later becoming an author discussing his background and upbringing into an easy-to-understand story about bodybuilding, aging, weight, proper training and more! Check out the amazing Peter RajaRam and his releases on many major platforms today! #peterrajaram #actor #bodybuilder #entrepreneur #exoticmuslce #thefountainofyouth #thebody #thesoul #themind #britishguyana #canada #hairsalon #bodybuilding #aging #weight #personaltraining #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerpeterrajaram #themikewagnershowpeterrajaramBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Marvell L. Terry II (he, him, his) is a powerhouse educator, grassroots activist, and cultural organizer from Memphis, Tennessee. HIV advocacy and cultural organizing are personal for him; It was the moment he received a positive diagnosis of HIV that jump-started his more than decade-long career that has had a local, state, and national impact.Marvell was passionate about improving the health outcomes of Black gay and queer men in Memphis, that's why he started his advocacy work by co-leading an HIV ministry at Christ Missionary Baptist Church, being an HIV tester and EIS at Christ Community Health Services, and volunteering on community task forces. Not long after, he answered a higher call to leadership by founding his own organization: The Red Door Foundation (2010). Marvell was recognized as the only Black gay man living with HIV to found and lead an organization for HIV awareness and engagement at the time in Shelby County. Doubling down on his commitment to community, he started the Saving Ourselves Symposium (2013), a one-of-a-kind conference in the South for the Black LGBTQ community to address health, wellness, and social injustices.One of Marvell's biggest thrills was expanding his impact to a national scale by joining the Young Black Gay Men's Advocacy Coalition Policy and Advocacy Summit as co-chair of the Organizing Committee (2014); the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) as an HIV Fellow (2015) and AIDS United as a Senior Program Manager of the Southern HIV Impact Fund (2018). He is known as a people-minded strategist: He established a leadership pipeline in the HIV movement by co-creating the HIV 360 Fellowship Program at the HRCF and improved grantmaking efforts and philanthropic funding sources within AIDS United to support organizations in the South working at the intersection of HIV and social justice.Marvell is a former board member for Hope House (Memphis, 2022-2023), an advisory board member for Wake Forest University School of Divinity, and a founding member for the HIV Racial Justice Network. In September 2023, Marvell was sworn in as a member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS during the 78th Full Council meeting.His published written works on HIV research and injustices can be found in the Journal of Health and Disparities Research and Practice, Rhetoric of Health and Medicine, TheBody.Com, and more. Marvell's work unapologetically centers the lives, the culture and the resilience of Black folks. When Marvell isn't on the ground engaged in HIV advocacy and education, he's experiencing joy: grooving to the sounds of Fantasia, J.Cole, 6LACK, and JeRonelle or enjoying buttermilk pancakes with crispy edgesat any time of the day.

Hear full interview with historian Sam Biagetti here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-audio-on-95459366?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Anti-zionist organizers Jason Rosenberg, Ilana Cruger-Zaken and Richie Merino talk about what happened when they disrupted a discussion between U.S. Representatives Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and Mike Lawler (R-NY), Bethlehem-based journalist Yumna Patel gives a West Bank update and historian and host of the podcast Historiansplaining Samuel talks about the history of zionism. Samuel Biagetti holds a doctorate in early American history. He uses his knowledge in his antique dealership, in producing the podcast Historiansplaining, in his writings, and in giving college-level lectures. Yumna Patel is the Palestine News Director for Mondo Weiss. Link to Historiansplaining podcast website - https://historiansplaining.com/ Link to Historiansplaining on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5530632 Richie Merino is an NYC public school teacher in the South Bronx and an anti-imperialist activist and organizer with the Bronx Antiwar Coalition. Jason Rosenberg is an advocate and organizer with a focus in public health and HIV. He is an ACT UP NY and Reclaim Pride Coalition member, and was named in 2020's "Logo30" by LogoTV. You can find writings of his on public health, HIV/AIDS, and Queer identity in publications such as Teen Vogue, Out Magazine, The Advocate, TheBody, and Hey Alma. Ilana Cruger-Zaken is an antizionist Jewish activist based Westchester, New York and a founding member of the Israeli antizionist collective Shoresh.

Join us for a conversation between Luke Messac and Kenyon Farrow on medical debt and racial justice. This event took place on November 16, 2023. Ruth Wilson Gilmore said, “Debt robs. But debt also disciplines…Today, while the imperial imperatives might be different, the role of debt is the same—to compel consent through the coercion of debt.” One of the major sources of debt is medical costs. In the United States, an estimated 100 million people owe medical debt in some form. Medical debt appears on the credit reports of 43 million Americans, and medical debt collection brought in $1.5 billion in revenue for America's 7,000 debt collection agencies. Medical debt can be debilitating, resulting in denial of care, lawsuits, seizures of bank accounts, foreclosures, property liens, wage garnishments, and arrests. While medical debt impacts people across race, gender, and class, African Americans and people with low incomes have far more medical debt than other social groups. As emergency physician and historian Luke Messac notes in his new book Your Moneyor Your Life: Debt Collection in American Medicine, “A number of broader social forces have contributed to this transformation of medical debt. These include structural racism, economic inequality, the late-twentieth-century rise of neoliberal ideology, early twenty-first century efforts to organize health care workers, social movements such as Occupy Wall Street, and shifts in health financing and ownership…third-party financing, health insurance reimbursement, social insurance, financialization, and privatization.” This event brings together Messac with Kenyon Farrow, a public health policy and communications expert, to examine how racism and resistance to a strong social welfare state have shaped changes in healthcare and medical debt, and in the process, harm society overall. They will also explore current policy and political efforts around healthcare access and debt erasure, and how confronting medical debt is a racial justice issue. Speakers Kenyon Farrow is a writer, editor, and strategist, whose work has long focused on public health and infectious disease with a focus on racial, gender and economic justice. He is the Vice President of Policy with Point Source Youth, a national organization working to end youth homelessness. He is the former Managing Director of Advocacy and Organizing with PrEP4All, and also served as senior editor of TheBody.com & TheBodyPro.com and U.S. & Global Health Policy Director with Treatment Action Group (TAG). Luke Messac is an emergency physician and a historian. He is an attending physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an Instructor in Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He received his BA from Harvard University, his MD and PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, and completed residency training in emergency medicine at Brown/Rhode Island Hospital. His research focuses on the history and political economy of health care, as well as on diagnostics for emergency care in resource-limited settings. His work has appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine and online outlets including Jacobin and Current Affairs. His first book, No More to Spend, is a history of medical neglect and exploitation in Malawi. His latest book, Your Money or Your Life: Debt Collection in American Medicine, will be published by Oxford University Press, in November 2023. It tells the story of how the collection of medical debt has become so aggressive, and the impact this is having on Americans' lives. Twitter: @LukeMessac Get a copy of Dr. Messac's new book Your Money or Your Life: Debt Collection in American Medicine: https://bookshop.org/a/1039/978019767... Watch the live event recording: https://youtube.com/live/StTxB7D-UEQ Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

Finn Schubert (he/him) is the author of Even the Cemeteries Have Space Here, an essay collection exploring his move from NYC to a small town to grieve his infertility. (In a weird twist, he got pregnant as soon as the book came out.) He is a Moth StorySlam-winning storyteller, and his writing has appeared in TheBody, Lit Star Review, and the anthologies Transcending: Trans Buddhist Voices and Places Like Home. He writes a weekly essays newsletter, titled "The Menstruant," exploring the question: What does it mean to be a gay man who loves having a uterus? (Right now: Pregnancy edition.) Finn's background is in public health and he most recently worked as the director of HIV services for a large community health center network in Brooklyn prior to transitioning to freelance consulting last year. He offers speaking and workshops regarding LGBTQ+ health, trans and nonbinary inclusion in workplaces and spiritual communities, and public health program design and evaluation. Finn currently lives in NYC and is at work on an essay collection. Sign Up for Finn's Substack, The Menstruant Visit Finn's Website Follow Finn on Instagram --- Join Winter Solstice Tarot Study Visit Nick's Website Follow Nick on Instagram

Today we're talking about somatic coaching with our special guest, Caroline Quaife.  Did you know that your body adopts a shape as a reaction to what we learn in the world around us? Somatic coaching can help us influence and make micro changes to our shape to help us be more in the here and now. These micro-changes can be hugely impactful.  We talk about:  - how the body knows what to do to support us as humans  - integrating mind, body and spirit in our day-to-day lives  - how somatics supports our human need to feel safe  - how to find a sense of ease, in the moment, when you're busy rushing around - as it helps us regulate our nervous system In the podcast, Caroline talks about her Somatic Sandbox Coaching Programme - a space for coaches to try out experiential somatic activities to tune into the intelligence of your body to find vitality, positive choices and growth for you and your clients. Caroline is offering a discount for listeners of Meet me on the M53 podcast for the Somatic Sandbox, a group somatic coaching programme. Find out more on the flyer or on the website https://quaifeassociates.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/1126998 Podcast listeners just pay just £199 until July 24th 2022, use the code: M53 Contact Interested in 121 somatic coaching? You can book a call here for a 90-minute coaching conversation at Caroline's cost https://calendly.com/caroline-quaife/one-and-a-half-hour Sign up for her website and get news of other products and future courses Coaching and Growing (quaifeassociates.com) Fay - https://www.fayblakey.com Rebekah - https://www.quest4est.co.uk Thank you to Jon at Wahhoo Media for our production: https://www.wahhoo.co.uk  

Let us look at the three-fold nature of the Universal Being we call Spirit, Soul, and Body. If we could think of Spiritas the only Conscious Intelligence with power that knows Itself. Now, let us think of The Soul as a blind Force obeying the Will of the Spirit. We can then think of theBody as the effect of Spirit working through Law to produce form. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taylorb49/message

Let us look at the three-fold nature of the Universal Being we call Spirit, Soul, and Body. If we could think of Spiritas the only Conscious Intelligence with power that knows Itself. Now, let us think of The Soul as a blind Force obeying the Will of the Spirit. We can then think of theBody as the effect of Spirit working through Law to produce form. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taylorb49/message

REGISTER HERE FOR:Discover a Powerful Form of Qigong to Cleanse Your Organs for Better Health & Energy Flow with Daisy LeeIn today's episode of HighVibeTribeRadio.com I am introducing you to a powerful form of Qigong known as Zang Fu Gong. There are some qigong exercises that are excellent for cleaning the organs, and in particular today, the liver and lungs as taught by renowned Quigong instructor for women, Daisy Lee.In addition to sharing Daisy Lee's FREE online evergreen event presented by The Shift Network, I will also put Qigong and other somatic movement practices into context based on the Map of Consciousness.I share consciousness calibrations of:Tai ChiHatha YogaYin YogaAcupuntureTraditional Chinese MedicineHealthy, and theBody in generalThe intention is to add value to understanding the significance of the events we share and the different alternative, holistic, and transformational practices that are taught by faculty members of The Shift NetworkI also share Daisy Lee's bio and depth of experience.Here are the details of Daisy Lee's FREE Zang Fu Gong event to learn practices to cleanse the organs...During this one-hour special video event, you'll:Participate in a guided body scan — starting with a series of questions from Daisy to help you tune in to YOUR body from head to toeLet go of pent-up anger that may be building up in your liver with a specific Zang Fu Gong exercise designed to expel stagnant Qi out of your body and restore you to a calm and peaceful sateRelease grief and other painful emotions connected to your lungs as Daisy demonstrates another powerful Zang Fu Gong exerciseIdentify the root emotional issues causing blocked energy in your body that can lead to the specific health problems you're facingZero in on the ways you're experiencing blocked energy as a result of the stressors all around youReceive a calming practice to bring you into vertical alignment; you'll become better connected to your own body AND more grounded to the earth as you focus on a starpoint in the skyMore than anything, you'll see how YOU can take responsibility for your own care and wellbeing… all with a gentle, effective practice that's easy to incorporate into your daily life.In a world where so much is out of your control, making small but significant changes remains a powerful way to make meaningful and lasting transformations to your health and happiness — and Daisy will show you how tDiscover the Power of Qi Medicine Discover self-empowering QIgong practices for enhancing your vitality & activating your inner healerDiscover an Empowering Form of Qigong Learn how to cleanse & rejuvenate your body, strengthen immunity, & reach your ideal body weightDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Z7GC46DF4BQ7G)

"You guys wanna see a dead body?" In 1986, it seems we all did. Audiences lined up for Stand By Me, an adaptation of Stephen King's novella, The Body. Set in 1959, the film followed four boys on an adventure that involved train dodging, leech attacks, and an unhinged Keifer Sutherland. Decades later, is there still fun to be had in the search for a corpse? Is the "Lardass" story engaging or just kinda gross? And, what is Goofy? The Old Roommates chow down on Pez and rewatch the 80s classic. Listen to this.Bonus content including Brian and Christina's pick for best Steven King adaptation available at patreon.com/oldroommates! Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates. Email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com and please give us a rating or review! Thanks for listening!#RobReiner #StephenKing #RiverPhoenix #WilWheaton #CoreyFeldman #JerryO'Connell #johncusack

Stance Podcast goes beyond the studio in conversation with world-renowned sculptors Antony Gormley & Nari Ward. From London and New York, they share unique, considered opinions on their own practices and each other's work, and highlight themes at the forefront of their creativity. We cover the subversive nature of art, architecture, fatherhood, the human body, the island nations they're from, and the role of community within their practice. It's a powerful discussion between two visual artists who have shaped the landscape of contemporary art as we know it.  Join the conversation at stancepodcast.com and all podcasting apps @stancepodcast @chrystalgenesis stancepodcast.com

Author Karin Freeland joins me in this episode to share all about the in's and out's of her vagina. Over her lifetime she has had so many experiences with her vagina, whom she calls V, and chances are you have had some of these same experiences too! She shares her story in hopes of other women feeling less alone about what they are going through with their own vaginas.  You can find Karin on IG @karinfreeland or on her website. Don't miss all the exciting things happening. Join the email list here. Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram. Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com  https://www.karinfreeland.com 

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We're back! Happy Thanksgiving everyone, today we discuss the season 2 episode titled 'The Body'. The synopsis of the episode according to google, "Matlock defends a woman accused of killing the exercise instructor she believed was having an affair with her husband." Please email us BenMattalk@gmail.com Follow John @PVDMVP / @PVDcast Follow Jason @3geekspodcast / @3geeksjay #matlock #Thebody #podcast #podernfamily --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mattalk/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mattalk/support

Dr. Allison Rodgers joins me to discuss different uterine cavity abnormalities that can affect women. These types of abnormalities can increase risk of miscarriage and why I wanted to share this episode during miscarriage and infant loss awareness month. You can find Dr. Allison Rodgers on IG and tiktok at @dr.allison.rodgers. Are you craving better sex? Not sure what that even looks like for you? Get The Sex You Desire is NOW enrolling! Join HERE! Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscre to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com 

Miscarriages are more common than you think. Ten to twenty percent of women experience miscarriage in their lifetime. Krista Simser, is a doula that joins me to discuss miscarriages, still birth and pregnancy loss for infant loss awareness month.  Follow Krista Simser on IG @KristaSimser or check out her website. Are you craving better sex? Not sure what that even looks like for you? Get The Sex You Desire is NOW enrolling! Join HERE! Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscre to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com  https://kristasimser.ca/

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**TRIGGER WARNING** Abortion is a hot topic with Texas's law changes. It's controversial. It is bold. I wanted to share with you why some women choose to have an abortions, what the process actually looks like, and also talk about the different types of abortions available. You don't have to agree with abortions to listen. This episode is to educate you more about the topic and help you as a listener maybe understand someone else's viewpoint a little more.  Get your SEXY BOX NOW! Snag your favorite Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com 

Dr. Evelin Dacker joins us for Sexual Health Awareness Month. She shares her STARS method for communicating about your sexual health. This tool is very helpful for having these conversations. I personally use this method to communicate about my sexual health. Follow Dr. Evelin Dacker on IG @sexmeddoc, her website, and TED talk. Get your SEXY BOX NOW! Snag your favorite Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com  https://www.evelindacker.com/ 

Anal August is still in full swing. Rachael joins me today to talk about PROSTATE PLAY. We cover male anatomy, where to begin when you want to explore prostate play and what to do! This episode will leave you intrigued!  You can find Rachael on IG @lewd.and.loud. Get your SEXY BOX NOW! Snag your favorite Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com 

It is ANAL AUGUST and we are talking all about butt stuff with Jonathan Baker, PA-C! He shares tips you should know before you participate in anal sex, when you should see a provider for your rectum, why anal is pleasurable, and more! You can find Jonathan Baker, PA-C on IG @rectalrockstar. Manifest Your Man enrollment is ending! A 6-week program to reclaiming your confidence to attract the man you desire. To learn more, go to manifest.jordandnelle.com Get your Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com 

Today is National Girlfriend's Day!  We are talking with Honeydew Me's Cass and Emma about all the shit that happens to women.  Lost tampons, vulva prints, butt stuff and more. Hold on to your seats because this episode is absolutely hilarious!  You can follow Cass and Emma on IG @honeydewmepodcast or check out their podcast Honeydew Me. Manifest Your Man is enrolling now. A 6-week program to reclaiming your confidence to attract the man you desire. To learn more, go to manifest.jordandnelle.com Get your Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com  www.honeydewmepodcast.com 

Jessica Pin joins me to share her experience with a labiaplasty and why she now advocates for access to accurate anatomy of the clitoris. Labia come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and are all EQUALLY BEAUTIFUL, something we should have been taught at a young age.  You can find Jessica on IG at @Jessica_ann_pin. Manifest Your Man is now out. A 6 week program to reclaiming your confidence to attract the man you desire. To learn more, go to manifest.jordandnelle.com Get your Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. www.jordandnelle.com 

Travis Hunter-LullTravis was born in the mid 1980s and never knew a world without HIV/AIDS. In this episode, he recalls how the disease shaped his early sexual exploration, and how the skills he learned to manage risk have become useful in the age of COVID-19.You can find Travis on Twitter @tjlull.Mathew RodriguezMathew Rodriguez is a journalist, essayist and cultural critic. He is the senior editor at The Atlantic and was previously an editor at TheBody, an HIV/AIDS news website. His April 2020 article "COVID-19 and HIV Are Not the Same. But They're Similar in Many Ways That Matter." was quoted in this episode. You can find him on Twitter @mathewrodriguez and on his website https://www.mathew-rodriguez.com/.

On this episode of the en(gender)ed podcast, our guest is Hilary Levey Friedman, a Brown University Sociology professor, a leading researcher on pageantry, and President of the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Organization for Women.  We speak with Hilary today about her book, Here She Is:  The Complicated Reign of The Beauty Pageant in America which is inspired by her childhood growing up the daughter of Miss America 1970, her interests in examining the culture of beauty, and her role as a former mentor to Miss America 2018, Cara Mund.  Our conversation explores themes of pageantry and its historical role in shaping definitions of femininity, beauty, and its connection and/or opposition to feminist liberation. During our conversation, Hilary and I referenced the following resources: The history of pageants and its evolution How pageants shaped conventional standards of beauty Hilary's comparison of parents of child beauty pageant contestants with parents of Kumon kids --- Thanks for tuning in to the en(gender)ed podcast! Be sure to check out our en(gender)ed site and follow our blog on Medium. Join our feminist community of survivors, advocates and allies! Consider donating because your support is what makes this work sustainable. Please also connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

The Endomonologues joins me to share her journey as a woman with endometriosis. She has a satirical diary about her uterus, Patricia, where she talks about life and her body. In this episode, she shares how endometriosis has impacted her quality of life, intimacy, and more. This is the second episode in our series on endometriosis. You can follow the Endomonologues on Instagram and you can also check out her blog. Empowered in the Bedroom: Debunking The Myths ENCORE is fast approaching! To register CLICK HERE. Get your SEXY BOX before March 15th! Get your Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here.  Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives! Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

What is the role of fate in the Terminator movies? Do the later movies stay true to this idea? What can you do the tragedy your current decisions are taking you towards?Becky Allen joins us for this episode. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel,Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, andgraduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studiesand a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com,an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism.

Today, February 6th, is International Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation Day. In The Cut, we are learning more about female genital mutilation and cutting (FGMC). Farzana Doctor, a FGMC activist, is joining us to share more about what exactly is FGMC, the history behind it, and potential after effects of FGMC. Farzana recently released a top in 2020 book, Seven. In this fiction book, she shares stories and experiences of women who have had FGMC. This bonus episode will not disappoint.  Follow Farzana Doctor on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Check out her latest book, Seven. Use the promo code DOCTOR25 to save 25%. Get my Top Foreplay Tips HERE! Get your Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and Pure Romance by Jordan Jones products here. Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com Support the Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators podcast! Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews help this podcast impact more lives Subscribe to Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators on iTunes if you haven't already! *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Everyone experience with cervical cancer is different. Amy Hurrell shares her experience with a diagnosis of cervical cancer in the middle of a pandemic. Amy had this rare form of cancer and thanks to her bodybuilding coach for pushing her to get all of her wellness checks done, this was discovered. We discuss everything about her experience including post surgical concerns like fertility and intimacy. By the end of this episode, you will be more aware of what someone who is going through this diagnosis might be experiencing. This is the final episode on the series about the cervix.  You can follow Amy on IG at @amzz888!  Get your copy of Tips For Preparing For Your Next Women's Exam HERE!  Support this podcast by shopping for some Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and with Pure Romance by Jordan Jones. Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Human trafficking, if we don’t talk about it, it doesn’t exist, right? WRONG. It is happening everywhere. It is happening online, its happening at schools, it is happening in your own backyard. The first step to being safe is to be aware that this happens. Awareness is key for prevention. In this episode we are talking with Kristhe Rhoads, a sex trafficking activist, about what predators are looking for, how to be more aware, and how sex trafficking can be happening right in front of you and you not know. This bonus episode  will not disappoint. Get your copy of Tips For Preparing For Your Next Women's Exam HERE!  Resources Discussed In This Episode: Circle of 6: an app discussed in this episode to help keep you safe NetSmartz: tool for teaching children about human trafficking  Operation Underground Railroad National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 Homeland Security Investigations Hotline: 1-866-347-2423 National Center for Missing or Exploited Children: 1-800-843-5678 Support this podcast by shopping for some Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and with Pure Romance by Jordan Jones. Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women. The only way to screen for cervical cancer is with a PAP smear.  Interestingly, most cases of cervical cancer are caused by virus. The human papilloma virus, or better known as HPV, which is a very common sexually transmitted virus. In this episode we are talking about what exactly is cervical cancer, what to look for, and how to prevent it. This is the third episode in the series on the cervix.  Get your copy of Tips For Preparing For Your Next Women's Exam HERE!  Support this podcast by shopping for some Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and with Pure Romance by Jordan Jones. Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

We are back with another Movie vs Book showdown! We are reviewing the movie Stand by Me and comparing it with its book counterpart The Body. Join us as we talk about why the movie went for a name change, are favorite parts of both the book and movie, and the differences between the two. You might be surprised by our final verdict on which is the ultimate winner. We apologize in advance for the numerous It and Stephen King rants peppered in between our thoughts on the movie, but we simply can’t help ourselves!Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King’s novella collection Different Seasons, specifically The Body! Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

You had your PAP and you get that call that your results were abnormal, now what? When your results of a PAP smear come back abnormal it does not mean you have cervical cancer; but many times what it does mean is additional monitoring or testing is necessary. In this episode we are learning about the different abnormal PAP results and the potential next steps. Get your copy of Tips For Preparing For Your Next Women's Exam HERE!  Support this podcast by shopping for some Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and with Pure Romance by Jordan Jones. Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com *Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and/or entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

PAP smears are the only way to screen for cervical cancer and in light of Cervical Cancer Awareness month we are talking all about a PAP today. In this episode you will learn the difference between a pelvic exam and a PAP, how often you should have your WAP checked, exactly what to expect when you have a pelvic exam and how to improve your experience. Many of your commonly asked questions are answered in this episode. This is the first episode in the series about the cervix.  Get your copy of Tips For Preparing For Your Next Women's Exam HERE!  Support this podcast by shopping for some Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and with Pure Romance by Jordan Jones. Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com

While “The Body” does sound ominous, we assure you constant listeners that this classic Stephen story is not a horror story at all. Instead, we join our cast of misfit adolescent boys as they head out on an adventure that will change them in many ways. The boys are faced with the reality of “growing up” and filter through insecurities, unease about their future, and longevity of their own friendships. Sit back and enjoy this coming of age tale filled with nostalgia and hard life lessons. Be warned, there will be SPOILERS ahead in this episode. If you would like a spoiler free experience, check out Stephen King’s novella collection Different Seasons, specifically The Body! Don't forget to come back and join our weird book club once you've finished the story!We are looking for MORE listener suggestions to expand our bookshelves and use in upcoming episodes! If you are interested in sharing a book you love with us or our weird book club, share your listener suggestions through our gmail (palaverweirdlit@gmail.com). Share with us the title of your book, a spoiler free summary of the book/series, and why you love the book. If you would not like your name shared with your suggestion please let us know in the email. We look forward to hearing from you!Check out our social media and send us some feedback! We can’t wait to hear from you constant listeners!Twitter: @palaverweirdlitInstagram: @palaverpodcastGmail: palaverweirdlit@gmail.comIntro & Outro MusicWaltz Of The Skeleton Keys by WombatNoisesAudio | https://soundcloud.com/user-734462061Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USI Saw A Ghost Last Night... by Leonell Cassio | https://soundcloud.com/leonellcassioMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Building yourself confidence doesn't happen overnight. It is a work in progress. Some days are better than others. Megan Ulrich Krueger, the founder of the Laugh It Off podcast, joins me to share her personal journey to building her confidence. In 5th grade she remembers body checking herself in the mirror. She is not alone. She recently did a study and found that the majority of those survey said around age 12 is when they first remember their body images coming up and around 16 is the first time they started dieting. This episode is packed with tips for you to use to build your self confidence and improve how you feel about your body. This is the third episode in the series about confidence.  Megan can be found on IG @meganlovesyourface and go check out her podcast, Laugh It Off.  Support this podcast by shopping for some Vaginas, Vulvas, and Vibrators Apparel and with Pure Romance by Jordan Jones. Follow Jordan D'Nelle on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com

SPEAKERS Giuli Alvarenga Writer, TheBody.com; Law Student; Ambassador, "Let's Stop HIV Together," CDC; Student Liaison, American Bar Association's Health Law Section Michelle Meow Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," TV and Radio; Member, The Commonwealth Club Board of Governors—Co-Host John Zipperer Producer and Host, Week to Week Political Roundtable; Vice President of Media & Editorial, The Commonwealth Club—Co-Host In response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, this program took place and was recorded live via video conference, for an online audience only, and was live-streamed by The Commonwealth Club of California from San Francisco on October 8th, 2020. NOTE: This program contains EXPLICIT language

Giuliani Alvarenga is an award-winning writer and law student living in New Orleans. A familiar face to those who have watched Trust Me, I’m Sick, they are HIV-undetectable and have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Gender & Women's Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Giuli is also affiliated with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and a student liaison for the American Bar Association's Health Law Section. They are also involved in immigration rights as a public health issue, and speak on this topic in partnership with various organizations, as well as contributing writing to TheBody.com alongside last week’s guest, Charles Sanchez. In 2019, they received a Marguerite Casey Foundation scholarship to report and write a story on the chronically ill Latinx women of Los Angeles. Giuli was featured on the April/May 2018 cover of POZ Magazine, selected as one of the POZ 100 in 2019, and has also appeared on CNN en Español. Tune in as Giuliani shares: that they received their status abruptly while living in the Bay Area; but with the help of a wonderful case director, became undetectable within a month how understanding their friends and romantic partners have been about their diagnosis that being HIV-undetectable means they cannot transmit the virus to anyone the importance of open communication with potential lovers how they’re addressing HIV laws in Louisiana, which often stigmatize and criminalize HIV+ individuals how they have learned from their past and are using their experience as a tool to create change why racial bias in healthcare is a public health crisis, and needs to be addressed in the legal field that they are an ambassador for the CDC’s Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign how housing, detention, and immigration play a role in public health why advocating for people over property and profit is essential for universal healing

Charles Sanchez is a Mexican-American, gay, HIV+ writer, performer, director and advocate living in New York City. He is one of the co-founders of Skipping Boyz Productions, and conceived, writes and stars in the award-winning musical comedy web series Merce. In 2003, he was diagnosed with AIDS and began his journey to becoming an activist and advocate. He has attended the national AIDSWatch conference in Washington D.C. four times and has been featured in public service videos for the CDC’s “Start Talking. Stop HIV.” campaign, as well as for Remedy Health Media and EverydayHealth.com. He was included in Healthline.com's list of HIV Honors: The Most Influential Voices of 2017, and was honored in POZ Magazine's 2018 POZ 100, celebrating people over 50 making a difference in the fight against HIV and the stigma surrounding it. Sanchez has been a Contributing Editor for TheBody.com since 2017, and has had essays published on PositivelyAware.com, Them.us and HuffPost Queer Voices. In the spring of 2020, he began hosting a live interview show on Instagram for TheBody, called “At Home With”, featuring prominent members of the HIV and LGBTQ+ community. Tune in as Charles shares: how he was first diagnosed with AIDS in 2003, and almost died that he’s had only positive experiences with his doctors since being diagnosed how he balances holistic and medical treatments for HIV that he took advantage of mental health care support early on, and continued to do so a discussion of the stigmas associated with an HIV diagnosis why he believes in universal healthcare the importance of community when living with chronic illness and disability how dance nourishes him the importance of perspective and openness to new information

Janelle of The Nurse Note is a Registered Nurse with a Master of Public Health. She received her Master's Degree in Public Health from The University of Toledo, and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. She holds a certification in HIV/STI Counseling and Testing. Janelle is also a writer, and speaker who is based in Atlanta, Georgia. She began my career in Public Health where I educated clients about chronic diseases, HIV, and maternal and child health. She transitioned into nursing working for one of the Best Children's Hospital in the country. There she counseled girls and young women about birth control options, led discussions about sex and safer sex practices, and provided counseling and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. She's even held a speculum or two during a well-woman exam! Her story has been featured in Voyage ATL Trailblazer Series and Shoutout ATL. Janelle has been fortunate to have collaborated with some great companies and organizations including The Honey Pot, TheBody, HPV Hub, Nixit, Ruby Cup, and Med IQ, among many others. ✨Blog: http://thenursenote.com ✨Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenursenote

Fertile window and more covers the last of the non hormonal contraceptive options. Everything from abstinence to natural family planning and even sterilization. In this episode, you will learn how to identify the most fertile time during the menstrual cycle, the fertile window. This is the fourth episode on contraceptives.  Get your SEXY BOX! Schedule your FREE Intimacy Upgrade session. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com

Ditching the hormones is all about non hormonal contraceptive options. We are talking condoms, spermicide, caps, diaphragms, and sponges. You are bound to learn some new facts. This is the third episode in learning about contraceptives.  Get your SEXY BOX! Schedule your FREE Intimacy Upgrade session. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com

Long term options is an inside look at long term hormonal birth control options. We talk about the implant and intrauterine devices in this episode. This is the second episode in learning about contraceptives.  Get your SEXY BOX! Schedule your FREE Intimacy Upgrade session. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com www.VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com  This podcast is sponsored by Pure Romance by Jordan Jones.

Knowing your options is an inside look at hormonal birth control options. We talk about the pills, patch, ring and shot in this episode. This is our first episode in learning about contraceptives.  Get your SEXY BOX! Schedule your FREE Intimacy Upgrade session. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com www.VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com  This podcast is sponsored by Pure Romance by Jordan Jones.

The sex talk with my mom is both of us talking about our experience related to getting the sex talk. We discuss how different it was for both of us and she shares some tips that helped her with me. This is a bonus episode! Schedule your FREE Intimacy Upgrade session HERE! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com www.VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com  This podcast is sponsored by Pure Romance by Jordan Jones.

Period talk with mom is my mom and I discussing our experiences related to starting our periods, what the first conversations were like and more. We talk about the similarities and differences in both of our journeys. This is the seventh episode in our series about the menstrual cycle. Schedule your FREE Intimacy Upgrade session HERE! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com www.VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com  This podcast is sponsored by Pure Romance by Jordan Jones.

Dealing with painful periods is exactly that. We are learning about the different types of dysmenorrhea, what could be causing you pain during your periods and some tips to help you! This is the third episode in our series about the menstrual cycle.  Schedule your FREE Intimacy Upgrade session HERE! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com www.VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com  This podcast is sponsored by Pure Romance by Jordan Jones.

Menstrual cups, period panties, organic tampons, oh my talks about all the different types of products out to manage periods. We also discuss first periods and the first tampon experience. This is the second episode in our series about the menstrual cycle.  Schedule your FREE Intimacy Upgrade session HERE! Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com www.VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com  This podcast is sponsored by Pure Romance by Jordan Jones.

We finally talk about the most anticipated (read: dreaded) episode of Buffy season five, and discover Natalie reads from right to left. This one's an emotional rollercoaster with a lot of important information.  Intro to the Intro: 0-5.00 Black Lives Matter Resources and Petitions: 5.00-14.53 I Was Made To Love You Discussion: 14.53-1:01.50 The Body Discussion: 1:01.50

Prisons, police and punishment through incarceration. Are they with us forever in the land of the free? Sustained campaigns for change are beginning to pay off. At the community level, it turns out that a whole lot of people and places already make peace without cops. Today, we imagine a world without prisons. It may be closer than we think.Note:  This episode originally aired the summer of 2019.  Guests:-Esteban Kelly, Executive Director, US Federation of Worker Cooperatives. He is also a founder and core trainer with AORTA, a worker co-op whose consulting supports organizations fighting for social justice and a solidarity economy-Kenyon Farrow,  Senior Editor, TheBody.com, and works with  Queers for Economic Justice, Critical Resistance, and FIERCE!-Kerbie Joseph, Community Organizer, ANSWER (Act Now To Stop War and End Racism) & The Audre Lorde Project Music in the Middle:  “If Everyone Were Blind”  by Victor Simonelli and Glenn Sweety G Toby, from the “Shelter From the Streets Compilation” courtesy of West Side and Stellar Records. In case you missed last week's related episode:  Special-Putting Public Safety in Public Hands: The Newark ModelIn February, Laura went to Newark to report on how the Street Team leverages community relationships to prevent violence, address abuse and transform trauma into power. The episode offers a timely glimpse of what it looks like when more responsibility for public safety is put in public hands.  Support the show and our new series Forward Thinking on Covid-19, and do support!  This shows in made possible by you.  Please support by becoming a Patreon partner today.

Was that an orgasm is all about learning the female sexual response cycle and what an orgasm is. By the end you are going to have a better understanding of everything that happens leading up to an orgasm in women. This is the first episode in our series on female sexual response.  Get the Ultimate Guide to Foreplay HERE!  Follow me on Facebook and Instagram Email: JordanDnelle@VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com www.VaginasVulvasandVibrators.com 

NOTE: I realized that there were sound problems with the originally uploaded version. This version is improved- please listen to this version instead. Jess Plummer and Becky Allen join us to discuss She-Ra! What makes Catra such a compelling character? How does this show blur the lines between hero and villain, friend and dating, and different shares of morality? What makes this show such a powerful example of representation, on so many levels? And just how hard to you have to work in this world to NOT get a redemption arc?Jessica Plummer lives in New York and loves Superman very very much. You can listen to just how much on her Superman podcast, Flights and Tights (http://flightsandtights.libsyn.com/). She also writes about comics and books in general at BookRiot.com (https://bookriot.com/author/jessica-plummer/). Find her on Twitter @jess_plummer. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism. She is also the co host of the Rachel & Becky Judge Things Podcast. http://www.rachelandbeckyjudgethings.com/ Here is the great article about Catra referenced during the episode. https://www.tor.com/2020/05/20/love-cant-make-you-a-villain-how-she-ras-catra-helped-make-sense-of-my-heart/ You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Superhero Ethics on Itunes or on StitcherWant to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Support this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethics Want to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsThis podcast is proud to be a member of the Stranded Panda Podcast Network. Check it out to find a number of other great geek properties, including others co-hosted by Matthew. With MatthewThe Orville Universe PodcastSuperhero Ethics PodcastBingers Assemble - Where Matthew just finished an episode by episode cast of Altered Carbon. And some of the other great Stranded Panda podcasts include:Marvel Cinematic Universe PodcastDC on ScreenStar Trek Universe PodcastWho Watched the WatchmenLastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608

Jess Plummer and Becky Allen join us to discuss She-Ra! What makes Catra such a compelling character? How does this show blur the lines between hero and villain, friend and dating, and different shares of morality? What makes this show such a powerful example of representation, on so many levels? And just how hard to you have to work in this world to NOT get a redemption arc?Jessica Plummer lives in New York and loves Superman very very much. You can listen to just how much on her Superman podcast, Flights and Tights (http://flightsandtights.libsyn.com/). She also writes about comics and books in general at BookRiot.com (https://bookriot.com/author/jessica-plummer/). Find her on Twitter @jess_plummer. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism. She is also the co host of the Rachel & Becky Judge Things Podcast. http://www.rachelandbeckyjudgethings.com/ Here is the great article about Catra referenced during the episode. https://www.tor.com/2020/05/20/love-cant-make-you-a-villain-how-she-ras-catra-helped-make-sense-of-my-heart/ You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Superhero Ethics on Itunes or on StitcherWant to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Support this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethics Want to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsThis podcast is proud to be a member of the Stranded Panda Podcast Network. Check it out to find a number of other great geek properties, including others co-hosted by Matthew. With MatthewThe Orville Universe PodcastSuperhero Ethics PodcastBingers Assemble - Where Matthew just finished an episode by episode cast of Altered Carbon. And some of the other great Stranded Panda podcasts include:Marvel Cinematic Universe PodcastDC on ScreenStar Trek Universe PodcastWho Watched the WatchmenLastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608

Today's Episode Talking about The Church and as the Body of Christ we need to have more humbleness and not think we are better than the next man

A PUBLIC HEALTH Latinx Writer   ‪An incredible conversation about their Salvadoran roots, growing up devout Jehovah’s Witness in LA, attending UCBerkeley & writing for TheBody.com!   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @lalistapodcast Music: Arriba Mami - Jingle Punks

T. Anansi Olajuawon, JD is a 30 year old award-winning author, consultant, speaker, scholar-creator and PhD dissertation fellow: a modern twist on the traditional Black griot. They were selected as one of BlogHERs 2017 Voices of The Year--as well as a keynote--for their incisive writing. Tabias was also recognized in 2012 as one of the "Top 100 Emerging LGBTQ Leaders" by the White House Office of Public Engagement, their work focuses on the intersections and compounded effects of race, law, sexuality and gender in the United States. A zealous advocate for reproductive and sexual rights, Olajuawon-Wilson also speaks regularly about HIV criminalization, vulnerability, gender, critical love ethics, afro-pessimism, black queer theory, racial capitalism, masculinities, humanization and access to power within and across racial-sexual formations. Tabias' work and insights have been featured in publications and organizations such as: The Christian Science Monitor, Mic.com, Cassiuslife, AfroPunk, The Black Youth Project, TheBody.com, The Born This Way Foundation, Oklahomans For Equality, Tulane School of Law, The Huffington Post, Harvard Law, The Charles Hamilton Houston Institute, The Critical Black Studies Reader, Harvard University, Columbia Teachers College, Tufts University, The University of California at Berkeley, The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Morgan State University, The Potter's House DC, The Harriet Tubman House (Boston), The Art of Life After, Spontaenous Celebrations, The DC Public Library and Fire & Ink among others. Twitter @blaqueerflow | IG: BlaQueerOfLeft |www.tabiasolajuawon.com | Venmo:tabias-wilson | PayPal: blaqueerflow@gmail.com and Cashapp $tabiasw Original recording on April 14 2020 ----- DiDi Delgado is creating change (unapologetically). http://linktr.ee/thedididelgado https://thedididelgado.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-full-set-podcast/support

We discuss the tricky challenges of dating a bisexual girl as a Straight male and a Lesbian woman! In addition, we answer a few submitted questions from the viewers to help them out in their personal life. Listen in and enjoy! This could be JUST what you needed to hear.

It's January 2020. HIV and AIDS have now been in our world since 1983. We've gone from pandemic panic to people living productive, healthy lives. Yet, there is still stigma, and lack of education, and no one giving a light-hearted look at life with HIV and AIDS. But why would we? That would be blasphemous. Or would it actually help the cause. Enter Merce - an award-winning HIV-positive musical comedy web series. Wait what? Yes, Merce is a HIV-positive, musical comedy web series that dives into some hot button topics impacting today’s HIV community as well, including PrEP, slut shaming, and gay marriage. Per shame, per shame that a musical comedy has the audacity to address these issues...or should we say "Bravo, bravo, bravo!" Creator and lead character, Charles Sanchez unclosets the black cloud that should no longer hang over the world of HIV and AIDS in this candid and fun interview that shows, even a once devastating disease can bring a ray of sunshine and laughter to the world. And I show how stupid I am that I can't pronounce the shows name. It's Merce, not Merced, not Merci...Merce, Merce, Merce! About Charles (a.k.a. Merce)Charles Sanchez is a gay, HIV+ writer, performer, director and activist living in New York City. He is one of the co-founders of Skipping Boyz Productions, and conceived, writes and stars in the musical comedy web series, Merce, which was named Best HIV/AIDS Content at America’s Rainbow Film Festival in 2016 and won the Audience Award for Short Film at the 2017 Kaleidoscope Film Festival. Sanchez grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and started his artistic life as a member of the Phoenix Boys Choir. With the choir he toured Europe, Canada, and the US, and even sang for President Carter. Sanchez moved to New York City at 19 to study performing at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. His acting career has taken him from Lincoln Center, Off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre, to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock, AR. As a director, he has staged plays and cabarets in New York, Los Angeles, and in several theatres regionally. In 2003, Charles woke up in the hospital to find out he'd been in a 3-week drug induced coma, due to advanced HIV: AIDS. Because of his diagnosis, he became an activist. He has attended the national AIDSWatch conference in Washington D.C. four times, and has been featured in public service videos for the CDC’s “Start Talking. Stop HIV.” campaign, as well as for Remedy Health Media and http://everydayhealth.com/ (EverydayHealth.com). He was a member of the HIV Divide Flash Collective led by artist Avram Finklestein and writer/activist Mark S. King, which created messaging and imagery around the viral divide between HIV positive and negative gay men. He was also chosen to be a Social Media Fellow at the US Conference on AIDS in 2016, sponsored by the National Minority AIDS Council. Sanchez has been a Contributing Editor for http://thebody.com/ (TheBody.com) since 2017, and has had essays published on http://positivelyaware.com/ (PositivelyAware.com), http://them.us/ (Them.us) and HuffPost Queer Voices. Sanchez has received many nominations at several festivals for his writing of and acting in Merce, and was named Best Actor in a Webisode at The 2016 Official Latino Short Film Festival. He was included in http://healthline.com/ (Healthline.com)'s list of HIV Honors: The Most Influential Voices of 2017, and was honored in POZ Magazine's 2018 POZ 100, celebrating people over 50 making a difference in the fight against HIV and the stigma surrounding it. Connect Charleshttp://mercetheseries.com/ (Website) You can also listen to the podcast on…https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-un-closeted-lgbtq-heterosexual-coming-out-stories/id641638590 ()https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ids5u7zw6esgganjvk4xd564wje ()  https://open.spotify.com/show/6LXns3mJ2XfgR8fAreTsSQ...

Buckle up, it’s going to be a long one as we discuss the most notable Bollywood films of the back half of 2019, from July to December. 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Now that we’ve all seen Rise of Skywalker, we’ve brought Becky back to talk about it!  On our last episode, the three of us talked about the ethical questions, hopes, and concerns we had going into this movie- this episode we revisit them, and ask, how did this movie address them?  What happened with the Jedi? Did Rey get the character arc she deserved? And does Hanukkah Harry use the same merit based system of gift to child allocation that Santa Claus does? We’re pleased to have Becky Allen join us for this discussion. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism.We mentioned a few links in the episode, including Hanukkah Harry, Becky’s podcast episode about The Christmas Prince, and Matthew’s Facebook live blog of the movie, inspired by Becky’s podcast. You can download the episode with a right click  and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Superhero Ethics on Itunes or on StitcherWant to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Each of your co-hosts also has their own twitter, Matthew is CapedEthicist, https://twitter.com/CapedEthicistJacob is BotsRPeopleToo https://twitter.com/BotsRPeopleTooSupport this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethicsWant to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsWant to hear more of Matthew’s perspectives? Check out his other two podcasts:The Orville Universe Podcast.The Star Wars Universe Podcast- coming soon!Or check out some of the other great podcasts by friends of Superhero Ethics, including:The Marvel Cinematic Universe PodcastDC on ScreenStar Trek Universe PodcastWho Watched the WatchmenLastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608 

With just two days left before the release of Star Wars Episode IX, we’ve got theories! Can force users find a third path, neither Jedi or Sith? What does the future hold for Rey, Leia, Finn, and the rest of them? And how much respect will JJ Abrams have for the choices Rian Johnson made in The Last Jedi?We’re pleased to have Becky Allen join us for this discussion. Becky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism.*Spoiler note - We kept most of the discussion of things we have learned in the trailers in the 2nd half of the episode, after a spoiler warning, on behalf of those people who are avoiding those.  We do mention two details from the trailers in the first half, but they were both very widely publicised pieces of information. You can download the episode with a right click  and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Superhero Ethics on Itunes or on StitcherWant to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Superhero Ethics Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podcast’s Twitter account, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.com. Each of your co-hosts also has their own twitter, Matthew is CapedEthicist, https://twitter.com/CapedEthicistJacob is BotsRPeopleToo https://twitter.com/BotsRPeopleTooSupport this podcast through our Patreon page! Patreon is a great way to support creators like us through donations, and get great rewards for your help. You can even pick a topic for an upcoming episode! https://www.patreon.com/superheroethicsWant to show your love for Superhero Ethics with a t-shirt, hoodie, cell phone case, mouse pad, or other swag? We now have a store where you can buy any of those things and more! https://www.teepublic.com/user/superheroethicsWant to hear more of Matthew’s perspectives? Check out his other two podcasts:Lastly, you probably heard some great music at the start and the end of our podcast. That music comes from the deeply talented Jack Hesse.. You can follow him on Twitter at Jack_608, https://twitter.com/jack_608

In the "Body(.com) and Soul" edition of PDIS: People Doing Interesting Stuff, Samuel Kelton Roberts sits down and talks with Kenyon Farrow, the senior editor at TheBody.com and TheBodyPro.com. A writer, editor, and strategist, Farrow has worked on campaigns of all sizes on the local, national, and global level and in issues related to criminalization/mass imprisonment, homelessness, LGBT rights, and HIV education and empowerment. With expertise in public health, social policy, and health care, he is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and strategist.   Prior to joining TheBody.com, Farrow served as U.S. & Global Health Policy director with Treatment Action Group (TAG). He is also known for his work with organizations such as Queers for Economic Justice, Critical Resistance, and FIERCE!   In addition to his political work, Kenyon (twitter: @KenyonFarrow) is a prolific essayist and author. He is the co-editor of the book Letters From Young Activists: Today’s Rebels Speak Out. His work has also appeared in many anthologies including Spirited: Affirming the Soul of Black Lesbian and Gay Identity, For Colored Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Still Not Enough, We Have Not Been Moved: Resisting Racism and Militarism in 21st Century America, and Black Gay Genius: Answering Joseph Beam’s Call. His work has also appeared on websites and in publications such as The Body.com, POZ, The Atlantic, TheGrio, Colorlines, ReWire News, The American Prospect, and AlterNet.   Kenyon’s work has been recognized by many institutions including Out Magazine’s “Out 100” and The Advocate magazine’s “40 Under 40.” He was also named a “Modern Black History Hero” by Black Entertainment Television.

Nelson Vergel is a chemical engineer who started his search for cutting-edge health knowledge when he was diagnosed with HIV over 30 years ago. Instead of giving into the hopelessness of the deadly diagnosis, he pushed himself to explore therapies to combat wasting syndrome to save his life and those of his peers. He reviewed medical literature and attended numerous health conferences, eventually becoming an advocate member in the National Health Institute (NIH), pharmaceutical research committees, and FDA review panels. To spread survival knowledge, he has given health-related lectures, providing over 700 of them since 1987. Nelson has created popular health forums with over 55,000 members and has networked with many progressive clinicians. He has been a speaker for 14 pharmaceutical companies on hormones, side effect management, and healthy aging. He is the author of the books “Testosterone: A Man’s Guide” and “HCG Manual for Men”, and co-author of the book “Built to Survive”; the founder of the nonprofit organizations Body Positive Wellness Clinic and Program for Wellness Restoration in Houston; and the aging expert at TheBody.com. ExcelMale.com, one of his latest projects, is quickly becoming a leader among information exchange platforms for men’s health. To remove barriers for self-monitoring, Nelson created DiscountedLabs.com to provide low-cost blood tests to people in most cities of the United States. He is the co-founder of Clinic Optimizers, an integrative medicine educational company that provides reference-backed information to physicians about compounded formulations used in hormone replacement, weight loss, sexual health, dermatology, and other uses.

This is episode 20, “Dealing with HIV.” My guest, Kenyon Farrow,  was named a "Modern Black History Hero" by Black Entertainment Television. He is an award-winning writer, activist, and strategist. He has worked on local and national campaigns on issues related to criminalization/mass imprisonment, homelessness, health justice and LGBT rights. Mr. Farrow is currently the senior editor with TheBody.com,  a news and information site focused on HIV, LGBT health, and social justice, and serves on the board of the New York Transgender Advocacy Group (NYTAG). Do not miss episode 20 as Mr. Farrow describes how our current health care system prevents people with HIV from getting necessary care and how Medicare for All would help them and would help reduce the transmission of HIV. Please note that there was a connection problem during the interview that sometimes affected audio quality.

Prisons, police and punishment through incarceration. Are they with us forever in the land of the free? Sustained campaigns for change are beginning to pay off. At the community level, it turns out that a whole lot of people and places already make peace without cops. Today, we imagine a world without prisons. It may be closer than we think. Music Featured: “If Everyone Were Blind” by Victor Simonelli and Glenn Sweety G Toby, from the “Shelter From the Streets Compilation” courtesy of West Side and Stellar Records. Guests: Esteban Kelly, Executive Director, US Federation of Worker Cooperatives and a founder and core trainer with AORTA; Kenyon Farrow, Senior Editor, TheBody.com, and works with Queers for Economic Justice, Critical Resistance, and FIERCE!; and Kerbie Joseph, Community Organizer, ANSWER (Act Now To Stop War and End Racism) & The Audre Lorde Project. Become a Patron at Patreon. That's also where you'll find research materials related to this episode along with links and more on our guests.

Charles Sanchez is an openly gay, HIV+ writer, performer, director and activist living in New York City. He is one of the co-founders of Skipping Boyz Productions, and conceived, writes and stars in the award-winning HIV musical comedy web series, Merce (MerceTheSeries.com).  His acting career has taken him from Lincoln Center and Off-Broadway, to the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and Murry’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock, AR. Since being diagnosed with full blown AIDS in 2003, he has added activist to his resume.  Sanchez is a Contributing Editor for TheBody.com and has had essays published on PositivelyAware.com, Them.us and HuffPost Queer Voices.  He was included in Healthline.com's list of HIV Honors: The Most Influential Voices of 2017, and was honored in POZ Magazine's 2018 POZ 100, celebrating people over 50 making a difference in the fight against HIV and the stigma surrounding it. 

In part 2 of our discussion with Author and Star Wars Geek Extraordinaire, Becky Allen, we dive into Rey’s Journey, explore Luke’s issues with the Jedi, and critique some of the critiques of the movie. You can find the first part of our discussion in our previous episode. Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? Let us know! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.comBecky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism.You can find and purchase Becky’s books at her Goodreads page, or follow her on any of the following sites:twitter.com/allrebbeckytext.tumblr.comfacebook.com/beckyallenbooksinstagram.com/allrebwww.beckyallenbooks.comFor more about fridging.At the end of this episode, we reference an upcoming podcast on codes of honor and Brandon Sanderson’s, The Way of Kings. Due to some technical issues, we wound up publishing that episode before this one was ready.

What is the narrative power of failure, and how is it used in The Last Jedi? What did we learn from Admiral Holdo and Po about power, and trusting leaders, and the role of gender in that? Author and Star Wars geek extrodinaire, Becky Allen, joins us again to discuss these questions and more. It turns out the three of us had a lot ot say on this topic, so this is only part 1, of a 2 part episiode! Stay tuned for part 2 to hit next week.Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? Let us know! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, or email us at superheroethics@gmail.comBecky Allen is the author of Bound by Blood and Sand and the sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. She grew up outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. She is the product manager for TheBody.com, an online HIV resource, and loves New York, brunch, and feminism. You can find and purchase Becky’s books at her Goodreads page, or follow her on any of the following sites:twitter.com/allrebbeckytext.tumblr.comfacebook.com/beckyallenbooksinstagram.com/allrebwww.beckyallenbooks.com  

Metformin is one of the oldest and most studied drugs on earth, but a lot of people in the medical community are still hesitant to prescribe it. What are the benefits of this drug for people with different health problems and needs? What does it do for weight, insulin levels and high blood sugar? Does it make people hypoglycemic? On this episode, Dr Nelson Vergel gives a presentation on different studies of metformin and why it’s a great drug to use. Testosterone-metformin combination therapy decreased total and LDL cholesterol, uric acid, hsCRP, homocysteine and fibrinogen, and it increased plasma testosterone. -Dr. Nelson Vergel Three Takeaways Metformin shifts gut bacteria and gives patients the gut biome composition of a leaner person. Metformin doesn’t decrease blood sugar to hypoglycemic level. In HIV positive patients, studies have shown a reduction in T-cell exhaustion with the use of metformin At the start of the show, we talked about why metformin is such a hot topic right now, and Dr. Nelson began his lecture on metformin, starting with its history, benefits and some of the reasons why it causes patients to lose weight. We also discussed its benefit for people with cancer, and overweight people. Towards the end of the show we talked about what people get wrong about the ketogenic diet. We also discussed; How metformin affects the gut biome Metformin’s impact on HIV positive patients Why metformin is better than berberine Metformin and diabetic mortality rates Metformin is a hot topic right now, and with good reason. It has a lot of benefits, it is affordable and it has a great many studies backing it up. It dilates vessels, it decreases insulin and blood sugar, it improves metabolism of glucose, cardiovascular protection and it also decreases weight and lipids. Testosterone and metformin work very well together when it comes to body composition and inflammation. Metformin has also shown an ability to increase lifespan for people with cancer, and it helps people with HIV a great deal. There no risks with metformin unless you have some sort of renal issue, or take a drug with a contra-reaction.  If you’re going to start taking, it start low, and go slow. Guest Bio-   Nelson Vergel is a chemical engineer who, by his own necessity, has become a leading advocate for sports nutrition, supplementation, hormone and therapies, and the promotion of wellness. His search for cutting-edge health  knowledge started when he was diagnosed with HIV over 25 years ago during a hopeless era. This life-threatening diagnosis propelled him to explore therapies to save his life and that of his peers by reviewing available literature, attending numerous health conferences, becoming an advocate member of NIH research committees, moderating online groups, and networking with many progressive clinicians. With his survival knowledge he has been able  to help people to lead a healthy life regardless of their health status or background. He is the author of "Testosterone: A Man's Guide" and co-author of the book "Built to Survive"; the founder of the nonprofit organizations Body Positive Wellness Clinic and Program for Wellness Restoration; the Nutrition and Exercise forum expert at TheBody.com; and a bilingual speaker on body composition, exercise, nutrition, supplementation, testosterone replacement, metabolic disorders, and medication side effect management. Go to excelmale.com for more information. To Download Your FREE PDF Copy of the Amazon Best Seller: The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual, Click Here  For a FREE Paperback Copy. The TRT MANual has helped hundreds of thousands of men around the world reclaim their health and vitality. Don’t suffer in silence a moment longer! PS. As an added bonus, upon finishing the book-once you provide a Thoughtful, High Quality Review on Amazon (hopefully 5 STAR), we will send you our new unreleased eBook 7 Lies You’ve Been Told About Testosterone for FREE.* (To receive book, email jay@trtrevolution.com a screenshot of your posted review.)

This Sunday March 12th at 2pm EST, we will have the pleasure of speaking the hilarious, informative and handsome Mark S. King.  Mark has spoke with us before and has even co-hosted an episode with Robert. Mark S. King is the award-winning writer and HIV activist behind the blog My Fabulous Disease. He has been writing and speaking out about living with HIV since testing positive on March 15, 1985, only days after the test became publicly available. His writing has been featured in The Advocate, Newsweek, The Washington Blade, and on TheBody.com web site. In 2011, Mark was honored to be included among the “POZ 100,”. In November of 2012, Instinct Magazine named Mark one of their “Leading Men of 2012” for his HIV/AIDS advocacy and writing. Mark made the cover of the June 2013 issue of POZ Magazine, which included his essay, “The Sound of Stigma.” He was also honored to be among the Grand Marshals of the 2013 Atlanta Pride parade. His blog was a GLAAD Award nominee in 2015 and again this year, and he is among the most widely read HIV positive writers in the world.  

On Sunday August 5th at 9pm EST Maria Mejia will be talking with Robert & Jeromy on the POZ I AM Radio Show. Maria Mejia is a a 39-year-old Colombian female who lives in Miami, Florida. She has been positive for 20 years. Although almost all my life she has been in long-term relationships with HIV-negative men,She is happily married to a woman who is wonderful and caring. We have been together almost three years and she is HIV negative. Maria is a activist, a peer educator, a caregiver. She volunteered for the Red Cross in education for the Hispanic HIV community and also the American community. She was a pre- and post-test counselor. She has spoke at many conferences and done a lot of outreach in the community, especially in the schools for prevention and education. It is part of her everyday life to educate everyone she can on this subject. Maria also blogs for TheBody.com - Check out her blog here " Being HIV positive is nothing to be ashamed about! We are strong women, and we will take away all the stigmas slowly but we have to open up." - Maria Mejia

Sherri Beachfront Lewis was diagnosed HIV positive in 1987 after a routine blood test for her marriage license. She was one of the first women to be diagnosed with HIV in the United States and still be alive and well. In the past 20-plus years, Sherri has worked with and coordinated numerous HIV/AIDS research and advocacy effort. LIVING OUT LOUD is an Entertainment Talk Show including a live band & focusing on celeb causes, authors,musicians, alternative healing, nutrition and ordinary people doing extraordinary things. From non-profits to red carpet events. After hosting 60 podcasts for Here Networks Straight Girl In A Queer World I interviewed a variety of guests from Jasmine Guy to Greg Louganis to live for Macy's Passport, Project Angel Food. As Sherri Beachfront lead singer of the 80's pop group GET WET I performed on American Bandstand, Solid Gold, The Merv Griffin Show, and MTV. Performing for Sheryl Lee Ralph's non profit DIVAS Simply Singing and Broadway CARES Equity Fights AIDS, I got to do it all. I have been in recovery & living with HIV for 25 years! As an activist, counselor, writer, public speaker & entertainer, I want to de-stigmatize living with HIV simply by transcending it. Living in the mainstream & living my dreams. Because LIVING OUT LOUD is an art! Vote for Sherri to have her OWN Show here and visit her blog - HIV DIVA -on Thebody.com here

MARK S. KING is an award winning columnist, author, blogger and AIDS advocate who has been involved in gay causes since the early 1980’s. After graduating the University of Houston, King pursued an acting career in Los Angeles and appeared in dozens of television commercials hawking fast food and soft drinks. During this time he also opened Telerotic, which became one of the largest gay telephone fantasy services in the country. King sold the company in 1986 as AIDS was beginning its devastation of the gay community. It is this period of time that King brings back to life in his memoir, A Place Like This. King has appeared as a regular spokesperson on ABC News, 48 Hours, CNN News and in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. His award-winning writing has been featured in The Advocate, Newsweek, The Washington Blade, and on TheBody.com web site. King has been honored for his writing numerous times, including the 2007-2008 National Lesbian and Gay Journalist Association’s award for best opinion piece of the year, for his essay “Once, When We Were Heroes,” about the early days of the AIDS epidemic. Mark’s video blog, “My Fabulous Disease,” is one of the most popular ongoing features of the TheBody.com, with viewers from around the world.

Looking for an expert summary of the latest revisions to the official U.S. HIV treatment guidelines? Check out this exclusive interview with David Wohl, M.D., a prominent HIV physician/researcher and a member of the expert panel responsible for revising the guidelines. In this concise summary with TheBody.com's editorial director, Dr. Wohl walks us through the updated guidelines and explains the importance of the new revisions.

Since he was diagnosed in 2007, 23-year-old Ahmad has had many ups and downs. But as he explains in the latest episode of TheBody.com's This Positive Life podcast series, Ahmad feels many of those life changes have been for the better. Being gay and HIV positive is frowned upon in many Hispanic and Muslim communities, and Ahmad faces unique challenges because he's part of each. However, he's found a supportive community in San Francisco, and his diagnosis has inspired him to take better care of his health.

"By the time I got on Project Runway ... I was so comfortable being HIV positive and being open about it ... that I didn't really even think twice," says Jack Mackenroth, a former cast member of the Bravo network's fashion-design reality show. The fact that Jack has been living with HIV since 1990 is old news to Project Runway fans -- Jack was 100 percent open about his HIV status, even while living in the fishbowl of reality television. Now Jack uses his high profile -- and his design expertise -- to fight HIV stigma. Jack sat down with TheBody.com to talk about living with HIV, both on and off TV.

TheBody.com interviewed Dr. Cal Cohen, one of the lead researchers who investigated TMC114 (darunavir, Prezista) in clinical trials, to get his take on some of the key questions surrounding this new HIV medication: Why should we be so excited about TMC114? What side effects can it cause? How is it likely to change the way HIVers with multidrug resistance are treated?

Five years ago, at the age of 23, Kali Lindsey was numb with shock. "The day after I got my positive diagnosis, I was back at work, pretending like nothing had ever happened," he says. "I closed off from everybody." Three years passed before Kali was able to tell his family or friends about his HIV status. Today, however, Kali works to improve HIV policy in the United States as an outspoken advocate. In this one-on-one interview with TheBody.com, Kali discusses how he learned to seek the support of others and to speak out about his status. "I would definitely tell [people who are recently diagnosed] that they should spend all of their time teaching themselves how to love themselves first," he says.

Paul has been living with HIV for 27 years without ever needing to take treatment. He never thought much of it until the day a friend said to him, "You haven't been sick. ... Why do you think that you're doing so well?" Paul soon discovered he was one of the lucky few positive folks known as "long-term nonprogressors" -- people who have HIV, but whose CD4 count stays high and viral load stays low for a long time without the help of medications. In this interview with TheBody.com -- the latest in our This Positive Life podcast series (available as both audio and a transcript) -- Paul discusses his life, and explains how he's happily become a guinea pig for HIV researchers hoping to figure out what makes him tick.

In TheBody.com's inaugural "This Month in HIV" podcast, we shine a spotlight on the top HIV medical stories of 2006. To provide a rundown, we talked with Dr. David Wohl, a researcher and clinician at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and an expert at TheBody.com's "Ask the Experts" forums. Each year, thousands of HIV-specific study results are reported in clinical journals and presented at an assortment of HIV/AIDS conferences. But at the end of the year, which of these studies really mattered? That's where Dr. Wohl comes in: Since 2003, he's authored TheBodyPRO.com's annual summary of the top 10 HIV research reports of the year. In this exclusive podcast, The Body's Editorial Director Bonnie Goldman talks with Dr. Wohl about what he thinks were the most important HIV-related medical stories of 2006.