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Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters Podcast

Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM)

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The SRHM Podcast explores new research and emerging trends in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters or SRHM promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights globally. At the heart of SRHM is a multidisciplinary, open-access, peer-reviewed journal. SRHM also creates and participates in spaces that motivate improvements in research, policy, services and practice. It contributes to capacity building in knowledge generation. Learn more a ...
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Choice Chat Podcast

Morgentaler Committee at Humanist Canada

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Choice Chat is a Humanist Canada podcast that confronts the truth about reproductive health in Canada—loudly and unapologetically. Created by the Morgentaler Committee, this series challenges harmful narratives, replaces myths with truth, and reframes what we’ve been told about abortion, contraception, and reproductive care. No sugarcoating. No shame. Just real talk. We’re lifting the veil of silence—amplifying lived experiences, exposing the spin that fuels judgment and control, and demandi ...
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TwoX Labs

twoxlabs

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Welcome to the TwoX Labs Podcast, where we explore the intersections of mental health, sexuality, and neurodiversity with a focus on the experiences of cis-women and other assigned female at birth identities (AFAB). Hosted by Dr. Erika Miley, LMHC, CST, this podcast dives deep into cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and practical tools for therapists, educators, and medical professionals. From navigating purity culture and ADHD’s impact on sexual functioning to addressing societal inf ...
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TRIGGER WARNING - THIS PODCAST CONTAINS THE STORIES & EXPERIENCES OF THOSE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. CONTENT MAY BE TRIGGERING. Welcome to "Conversations with my Sisters' Keepers," dedicated to normalizing the trauma recovery experience of survivors of complex trauma and gender-based violence (GBV). We bring awareness, share stories, and promote healing-centered conversations for lived experience professionals and allies in the gender-based violence and recovery sector ...
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Soulforce: Queer Feminist Latinx Faith

Soulforce - Rev. Alba Onofrio

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Are you navigating faith, family, sexuality, and identity as an LGBTQIA+ person at the intersections of feminism, Christianity and queerness? This is your invitation to pull up a chair and join us at the kitchen table. We host deep, liberating conversations with theologians, elders, and everyday saints about decolonial faith, gender justice, and sacred resistance. We bring you love letters from Rev. Sex, a Southern Queer feminist and Latinx pastor with an activist's heart and a theologian's ...
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Sexually Even After

Sexually Even After

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Sexuality after any major life occurrence is transformative and for many of us it becomes non-existent. Join best friends of over 20 years as they dive deep into candid conversations about relationships, love, marriage and more. If you're looking to rediscover your sexuality after the changes of life and enhance your relationships, join the healing conversations between besties and their guest, so you can live Sexually Even After.
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Queen City Poly

Coach Kay & Brian O'Neil

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Queen City Poly is a podcast dedicated to connecting real people with real solutions for their relationship goals. Focused on communication, consent, and autonomy, we discuss polyamory and ethical non-monogamy as well as broader topics concerning open relationships of all structures and configurations (polyamorous and otherwise). We also call on monogamous friends and special guests to share their views on love, sex, family, psychology, sociology, and other tangents that spark our curious mi ...
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Yes, there's actually a Vagina Museum. Located in East London, the Vagina Museum is the world's first brick-and-mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas, and gynecological anatomy. We have a vision of a world where no one is ashamed of their bodies, everyone has bodily autonomy, and all of humanity works together to build a society that is free and equal. This is our podcast. Spoiler alert, it's about vaginas. Follow us on social media and visit the museum website, vaginamuseum.co.uk to le ...
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Stoking the Fire

nicole eliza araujo

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Stoking the Fire is a podcast that explores practices of wellness and spirituality from a nuanced perspective. With different guests on the show each week sharing their own experiences, we discuss practices that stoke the fire within, those that extinguish it, and the mysterious phenomena along the way. Themes include: cultural and social structures, trauma, Eastern medicine, addiction, cults, bodily autonomy, sexuality, abuses of power, feminist spirituality, the wounded masculine, the pris ...
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Forager Health Podcast

Justin Michael Rindner

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This show is about personal empowerment. Forager Health Podcast explores why we are meant to seek opportunities for depth, meaning, variety, and joy within the Human Experience as we explore our relationships with ourselves, each other, and with the Earth. Our weekly gatherings are meant to explore human potential and inspire listeners to welcome more passion, exploration, challenge, and autonomy into their lives. We hope that our thought provoking and inspirational conversations with the be ...
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Welcome to The Body Competence Podcast where weekly interviews explore what it means to be and raise body competent humans. In each episode we'll talk about getting back in touch with the needs, wants, and desires that were suppressed by the power hierarchies of patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, colonialism, anti-fat bias, ableism, and even the families we grew up in. Michelle and her guests will navigate topics like body positivity, body neutrality, cycle breaking, food neutrality an ...
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No Body Criminalized

If/When/How, Repro Legal Defense Fund

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In this interview podcast, Rafa Kidvai, director of If/When/How’s Repro Legal Defense Fund, talks to people whose daily work intersects with reproductive justice, state surveillance, and the criminal legal system’s targeting of marginalized people.
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Can we talk... foreskin? An enlightening discussion about both current and historical events involving the issue of circumcision by experts on this important topic. We will empower you with knowledge of the amazing Four Powers of Foreskin! We also take a deep dive into the obsession some American's have to rid themselves of foreskin, harming themselves and their children in the process. The Circumcision Chronicles Podcast is produced by Intaction. Visit our website http://intaction.org
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From Now On

LA PHILLIPS MEDIA

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Behind every serial predator in entertainment and sports, there are survivors who have been silenced for too long. From Now On is a powerful podcast giving those voices the platform they deserve. This is a journey of courage, where we tell our stories, educate on the tactics of grooming and coercion by powerful men, and empower others to speak out and heal. Hosted by Lisa Phillips, who courageously shares her own survival story about Jeffrey Epstein, From Now On dives deep into the complex d ...
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The research community like you have never heard it before. Join us, The Scientistt Podcast, along with a host of special guests, as we explore the realities of research life in the most honest and informative way possible. Delving deeper into the industry’s latest research and most pressing questions, and sharing the unique perspectives of some of the community’s leading figures. This is a podcast by researchers, for researchers. New episodes weekly. Scientistt, a free networking platform f ...
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This Anthro Life

Anthrocurious, LLC

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This Anthro Life is the premiere go-to Anthropology Podcast that fuses human insights with cultural storytelling. We equip you with a deep understanding of the human experience to revolutionize your decision-making strategies and social impact. Head over to https://www.thisanthrolife.org to learn more. Spearheaded by acclaimed Anthropologist Dr. Adam Gamwell, This Anthro Life equips leaders, individuals, and organizations to shape a more compassionate future. We aim to broaden perspectives a ...
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On 8 October 2025, Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM) co-hosted a global webinar titled “Surrogacy as a Matter of Sexual and Reproductive Justice” in partnership with the Just Futures Collaborative, Center for Reproductive Rights, Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA), and the Leitner Center for International Law and Justi…
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In this episode of the SRHM Podcast, SRHM Chief Executive Eszter Kismodi speaks with Allan Maleche, Executive Director of KELIN Kenya, and Jerop Limo, Executive Director of the Ambassadors for Youth and Adolescent Reproductive Health Programme (AYARHEP). Together, they discuss a groundbreaking case before the High Court of Kenya, which challenged t…
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In this Love Letter, Rev. Sex grapples with the traditional Christian belief that non-Christians and individuals who do not conform to certain religious norms are destined for hell. Reflecting on personal experiences and teachings within the queer and trans community, the speaker questions whether a loving God would condemn people to eternal damnat…
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Therapists and healthcare providers — let’s talk about the robots quietly hiding in your chart notes. In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley breaks down exactly how AI is being built into the tools we use every day — from SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraNest, and Jane, to the platforms many of us use for billing and referrals like Alma an…
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Host Reverend Sex engages in an illuminating conversation with Belén Morales about the intersections of queer, trans, feminist, and faith identities within the context of Latin American theology. They explore the concept of living without shame, the challenges of growing up in fundamentalist communities, and the journey to reclaim self-trust and sp…
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Today we bring you a conversation from the archives - Rev. Alba Onofrio, Nadia Arellano, Belén Morales, Maura Fernández Salas, Megan Sharkey, and Rev. Rhina Ramos discussing the spiritual violence of the ICE raids in Los Angeles and the ways that nonviolent resistance must be relentless, community-based, and founded on solidarity. They discuss the …
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How should science shape laws and policies on reproductive health? What happens when ideology overrides evidence in decisions about IVF, abortion and reproductive autonomy? And why is the right to science a critical yet overlooked human right? In this thought-provoking episode of the SRHM Podcast, host Eszter Kismődi speaks with four authors of a g…
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In this Love Letter, Rev. Sex speaks directly to those who have been taught to fear a wrathful God who threatens disobedience with eternal punishment. Reverend Sex breaks down the pervasive nature of fear within Christian theology, particularly the fear of hell and divine punishment, and how this fear can paralyze believers. The right reverend emph…
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Host Reverend Alba Onofrio (Reverend Sex) welcomes Dr. Nancy Bedford to explore the intersections of queer and feminist theology within the Latin American context. The discussion delves into Bedford's personal journey and her work, emphasizing the critical role of decolonial theology. Topics include the reinterpretation of religious texts, especial…
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Send us a text In this episode of Choice Chat, host Tara discusses the complexities of abortion access in Canada with TK Pritchard, Executive Director of Abortion Care Canada. They explore the systemic barriers individuals face when seeking abortion care, the funding challenges for abortion services, and the role of crisis pregnancy centers in spre…
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In this first episode of 'Love Letters From Reverend Sex,' Reverend Alba Onofrio, also known as Reverend Sex, commemorates their 10th anniversary of ordained ministry. They reflect on their unconventional ministry journey as a Queer feminist Latinx spiritual strategist with Soulforce and the Sexual Liberation Collective. Reverend Sex discusses thei…
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Can pleasure be divine? How do you become shameless after decades of living under the lies and pain of purity culture? What does shameless theology look like? In this first English episode of TSV, Reverend Sex introduces the vibrant world of Queer and feminist theology, focusing on communities from Latin America and its diaspora. Reverend Sex and t…
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Summary In this conversation, Erika Miley, PhD LMHC CST and Aaron Miley discuss the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and healthcare. They explore the implications of AI tools in therapy, the importance of understanding large language models, and the risks associated with using these technologies without proper oversight. The discussion emphasizes…
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Welcome to Teología Sin Vergüenza (TSV)! This is a podcast about shameless theology that centers dialogue on Queer, trans, and feminist theology. Hosted by Rev. Sex (Rev. Alba Onofrio - Executive Director of Soulforce), this podcast channel offers connection, reflection, and community for anyone feeling spiritually marginalized or exiled but still …
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In this episode, Dr. Bianca Laureano and I dive into the intersections of surveillance culture, abortion access, body autonomy, and the hidden power dynamics providers hold. We ask big questions: How can providers offer strategic support without replicating harm? What does it mean to practice care from a lens of radical advocacy and healing? How do…
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Teología Sin Vergüenza (TSV) is a unique podcast that amplifies ferocious queer, feminist, academically-trained Latinx theologians who are living examples of counter-narratives and theological resistance to the political and religious threats our people face. DEBUTS OCTOBER 13! SUBSCRIBE NOW! This media project is the first of its kind: a woman-led…
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Send us a text Welcome to the last episode of season one! Our guest Jumorrow Portier continues to share her insights as someone with over twenty years of experience in the anti human trafficking field. She discusses essential aspects of survivor advocacy, cultural competence, and organizational practices that effectively support those affected by h…
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On 9 September 2025, SRHM hosted a thought-provoking webinar to launch the open-access book Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Politics of Criminalisation, edited by Satang Nabaneh, Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Dayton Human Rights Center, and affiliated faculty at the Center for Human Rights, University of Pretoria. Introd…
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Keywords abortion, reproductive justice, mental health, therapy, Roe v. Wade, emotional impact, marginalized communities, advocacy, healthcare access, personal stories Takeaways Abortion is a complex topic that requires understanding of personal values. Historical context is crucial for understanding current abortion laws. The reversal of Roe v. Wa…
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Send us a text A Personal Story on the Choice Chat Podcast In this poignant episode of Choice Chat, we share Stephanie’s deeply personal and powerful story of navigating motherhood, loss, and the decision to have an abortion. Her reflection is a testament to the complexities of reproductive choices and the long road to understanding and reclaiming …
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Send us a text Jumorrow Poitier shares her journey as an anti-trafficking advocate and discusses the importance of boundaries, wellness, and addressing bias in service provision. Her powerful insights reveal how honest conversations and respecting human dignity are essential for both survivors and service providers to thrive. If you're interested i…
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Send us a text A survivor who refuses to be defined by her trauma: in this raw and powerful conversation, Leah McSpadden shares her extraordinary journey from human trafficking survivor to law student, advocate, and founder of the nonprofit Voice for the Silent. Leah challenges us to move beyond seeing survivors as mere tokens of sensationalized tr…
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In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw and Dr. Ashley Halkett to dive into the groundbreaking Berkeley Girls Study—one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies on ADHD in girls. We explore what this research has uncovered about how ADHD shows up differently in girls and women, why so many are overlook…
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Send us a text Episode 3 – Beyond the Procedure: What Does an Abortion Doula Do? Abortion is more than a medical procedure — it’s a deeply human experience. In this episode of Choice Chat’s Beyond the Procedure series, host Tara speaks with Rae Jardine, Julie Vautour, and Mel Fuller about the vital role of abortion doulas. Together, they explore ho…
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In this episode of the SRHM Podcast, host Eszter Kismödi speaks with Katie Mayall, Laurenne Ajayi, and Caitlin Gruer—authors of the article Global progress in abortion law reform: a comparative legal analysis since the International Conference on Population and Development. Together, they unpack three decades of global shifts in abortion law, drawi…
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In this episode, SRHM Chief Executive Eszter Kismödi speaks with Dr Faysal El Kak, Associate Professor at the American University of Beirut and newly elected President of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS). Against a backdrop of global political and economic turbulence, Dr El Kak reflects on the pressing challenges and emerging opportuni…
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Adam Tanous is a somatic therapist who incorporates breathwork, core belief healing, and a variety of other practices into his treatment offerings. He specializes in working with over-achievers or people stressed out from the corporate grind who are trying to find peace and contentment. He is based out of Florianópolis, Brazil, and works with clien…
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In this conversation, Dr. Erika Miley and author Terri Cole delve into the complexities of boundaries, particularly for women who are dealing with being high-functioning codependents. They explore the societal conditioning that makes boundary-setting challenging, the myths surrounding boundaries, and the emotional toll of neglecting personal limits…
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Send us a text Livia Miraglia shares her 19-year journey as a human rights lawyer fighting trafficking in Brazil while navigating gender expectations, motherhood, and professional demands. She offers insights on maintaining wellness and supporting survivors in a society still learning to see exploitation. • Challenging gender expectations as a prof…
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In this episode of the SRHM Podcast, we explore how people in Kenya are accessing safe abortion care online in the face of restrictive laws and limited health system support. Host Julia Hussein is joined by researchers Kenneth Juma (APHRC), Hazal Atay (Women on Web/Sciences Po), and Céline Miani (Bielefeld University) to discuss their study analysi…
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This episode is dedicated to Virginia Giuffre. And all survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and human trafficking. When survivors of sex trafficking bravely step forward to share their truth, how do we respond? Do we stand with them, or do we doubt and dismiss their experiences? Today, we dive deep into the complex, often hidden reality of modern slavery h…
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Nobody teaches you how to run a therapy practice when a hurricane destroys your community. This week on TwoX Labs, Allison Puryear (Abundance Party founder) and I get brutally honest about what it's really like to keep your practice running when natural disaster hits. Not the sanitized 'resilience' content you see everywhere - the actual messy real…
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Send us a text Brazilian human rights lawyer Livia Miraglia shares her experiences fighting human trafficking and domestic slavery through her work directing the Human Trafficking Clinic at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Her unique perspective bridges law, education, and advocacy while confronting the complex realities of modern slavery in…
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In this episode, re-released from August 2024 for World IVF Day 2025, Nina Sun, the Associated Editor of the SRHM journal, speaks to Trudie Gerrits and Andrea Whittaker, the authors of a recently published paper: Assisted reproductive technologies in sub-Saharan Africa: fertility professionals' views. Andrea is a Professor of Anthropology at the Sc…
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What really happens when the spotlight fades and the show is over? For years, iconic rock musician Marilyn Manson cultivated an image of rebellion and shock, but behind that façade lies a decades-long history of abuse and predatory behavior targeting underage fans. In this episode, Lisa Phillips invites Bianca Allaine Kyne, who exposes the chilling…
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Summary In this episode, Dr. Erika Miley discusses the complex dynamics of sexual assault, focusing on high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Sean Combs (P Diddy), and Alan Lewis Mirhoffer. She emphasizes the importance of understanding power, control, and coercion in sexual abuse, while also addressing the sensationalism surrounding these c…
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In this episode, host Nina Sun is joined by Dana Johnson, lead author of a new SRHM study exploring the acceptability of misoprostol-only medication abortion accessed via mail-order or retail pharmacies in the United States. As abortion access is increasingly restricted across the country, many people are turning to self-managed care options—includ…
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What happens when a boy is forced to carry a secret so heavy it shapes every part of his life? How do we respond when male survivors of childhood sexual abuse break their silence about grooming, violence, and the lifelong impact of trauma? Today, we’re confronting the widespread crisis that affects one in six boys before they turn eighteen—a stagge…
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Send us a text In this episode of Choice Chat, we’re talking all about the logistics of abortion in Canada — what happens before, during, and after. Host Tara sits down with registered midwife Jenni Huntley and nurse practitioner/midwife Christy Tashjian to break down each step of the journey, from taking that first pregnancy test to deciding on ca…
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In this episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley sits down with Julia Postema and Jeremiah Gibson, AASECT Certified Sex Therapists and co-hosts of the podcast Sexvangelicals: The Sex Education the Church Didn’t Want You to Have. Together, they unpack purity culture’s “Seven Sexual Sins” — from “don’t have sex before marriage” to “don’t have desires at…
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Send us a text What happens when a survivor of addiction and trauma becomes an advocate for trafficked women? Juanita van Heerden's journey offers profound wisdom for anyone walking the path of healing, advocacy, and leadership. With over 11 years of experience in survivor care, including her role as former executive director of SCAPE — South Afric…
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In this powerful conversation, host and SRHM Editorial Board member Laura Ferguson is joined by reproductive justice scholars Cordelia Freeman and Hala Shoman, authors of “No Justice in a Genocide”, to explore the devastating impact of war on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Gaza. They speak about: — What’s happening to SRH servi…
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How do we equip kids and teens with the tools they need to protect themselves and build healthy relationships? What happens when we break the silence around consent, body autonomy, and sexual abuse prevention? Today, we’re confronting the myths and silences that leave young people vulnerable. Too often, survivors of childhood sexual abuse grow up w…
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What happens when a survivor of military sexual assault is not only silenced but discarded by the very institution they gave an oath to? How do we respond when their stories of trauma, PTSD, and struggle for justice come to light? Today, we confront military sexual trauma and the devastating aftermath for those who speak out. Army veteran, author, …
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In this urgent episode of TwoX Labs, Dr. Erika Miley talks with neurodivergent therapist Laura Tewel, MA, LMFT, CMHS about what’s happening right now: From proposals like an autism registry to the spread of misinformation and surveillance tactics, autistic and neurodivergent people are facing real systemic threats in 2025. Together, we unpack: What…
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Edu Ara is a consciousness musician and a director of the NGO, Aldeia do Futuro, (Village of the Future), a group that empowers the Huni Kuin people, an indigenous group out of Acre, Brazil, by cultivating autonomy and safety from the effects of deforestation, and preserving Huni Kuin culture. Edu is a bridge between the Huni Kuin and non-indigenou…
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Send us a text How do we maintain our boundaries while still showing up authentically for those we serve? Sandy Skelaney, who's journeyed from frontline advocate to COO in anti-trafficking organizations, offers profound insights into this delicate balance. On this episode, we touch on the psychological concepts of transference and countertransferen…
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What does abortion access really look like in Ireland—before and after legal reform? In this powerful episode of the SRHM Podcast, host Mindy Jane Roseman is joined by three leading researchers—Niamh Skelly, Dyuti Chakravarty, and Lorraine Grimes—whose work reveals the lived realities behind Ireland’s evolving abortion landscape. From the emotional…
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How do we recognize the signs of childhood abuse—especially when it’s hidden behind a mask of love and trust? What can we do to educate and empower children, parents, and communities to break the silence before it’s too late? In this episode, Lisa welcomes Jessica Ella, Australia’s leading women’s trauma therapist and survivor, to share her powerfu…
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Juliana Piccillo is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and sex worker rights activist. She is the producer of “I was a Teenage Prostitute” and “The Celluloid Bordello,” and was a story consultant for Sean Baker on "Red Rocket,” a Palme d’or-nominated film. As a visiting scholar at the University of Arizona for ten years, she taught film, video and …
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