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In October of 2022, hundreds of listeners gathered in the pews of the Hayti Heritage Center for Embodieds first in-person event: an evening of storytelling about life beyond evangelical purity culture. Produced in partnership with The Monti, Purified Live featured five storytellers, each with a distinct perspective on the lasting impact of the abstinence pledge and the experience of reclaiming their bodies and sexuality. This episode of Embodied features the five stories from that evening, now adapted for radio.
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Family holds a significant place in our cultural narrative. The stories of those experiencing estrangement are nuanced, with moments of pain and moments of tenderness.
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Child care is a 24/7 activity. For parents working outside bankers hours, building relationships and trust with 24-hour daycare providers is essential.
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If you want to make financial changes in your life, budgeting is only one piece of the puzzle. Understanding our emotions and history around money can help us align money values with money actions and deepen our relationships.
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Until a few years ago, pelvic floor physical therapy fell under the umbrella of womens health. For folks who dont identify as cis women, this classification can be a barrier to accessing necessary care.
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Embodied looks into the structural components of surrogacy in the U.S. and the relationships forged in the process from the perspective of an intended parent and a surrogate.
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Elissa Wall grew up as part of the FLDS, a far offshoot of Mormonism that practices polygamy. Seventeen years after leaving the community, shes advocating for the women and girls who are still in it.
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The legacy of Black Horror films horror made by, for and/or about Black people goes back decades. And it has a lot to teach us not only about the power of fear, but the necessity of joy.
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Youve likely heard the statistic that 80% of bra-wearers arent wearing the correct fit. Finding the right bra means negotiating a tricky balance of form, aesthetic and function not to mention the cultural baggage associated with breasts and the garments that support them.
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Experts, including an abortion doula and a sex worker, share tips on how to keep your personal information safe in a post-Roe world.