Embodied

Incarceration & The Physical Body

A formerly incarcerated writer shares how his time in prison hurt his relationship with his physical body — and describes his process of healing since his release.

The Tools You Need For Building Better Groups

Conflict resolution facilitator Priya Parker explains why healthy communities require both love and fighting to flourish.

Building an Early Foundation for Healthy Sexuality

Starting in the first years of life, kids get curious about bodies. How can caregivers best guide that exploration? A sexuality educator and a writer share their expertise and experience.

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Parenting Wisdom From An Interabled Couple

Anita talks to an interabled couple about their creativity and wisdom when it comes to raising their two kids.

BONUS: Meet Embodied Guest Host Carvell Wallace

Anita introduces guest host Carvell Wallace, who is one of the voices listeners while hear while Anita is on parental leave this fall.

When Sports Betting Sucks You In

A journalist explains how he got ensnared in the world of online sports betting through a reporting assignment…and what he learned about the power of the industry from that experience.

The Case For Embracing Your Sweat

A science journalist shares the fascinating science of sweat and traces how it became so reviled. And a woman living with an excessive sweating condition shares how it’s affected her life.

Why Black Women’s Disordered Eating Is Overlooked

A licensed mental health therapist talks to Anita about how an aha moment in grad school led her to better understand how to treat eating disorders in Black women’s bodies – starting with her own.

Matrescence: Motherhood As Metamorphosis

A science writer explains the science behind “matrescence,” which describes the ongoing changes that come with motherhood, and how this concept could help us better support parents.

Everyday Spaces Weren’t Built For Fat Bodies. So What’s The Fix?

Tens of millions of Americans live in larger bodies, and navigating everyday spaces can be uncomfortable and stressful. An activist and a designer share the solutions they’re working on to make these spaces more inclusive.

When Long Covid Rewrites Your Love Story

Anita talks to a couple about how an illness that’s affected tens of millions of Americans upended their life and forced them to confront big, existential questions.

Think Picky Eating Is Inevitable? History Begs To Differ

A scholar shares why kids’ picky eating is a modern development — and how this knowledge can help parents change their approach at the dinner table.

A Journalist’s Solution to Emotional Conundrums

Anita talks to a journalist about why and how she reports on emotions (both hers and other people’s) and the surprising discoveries she’s made along the way.

Money Trauma … And How To Deal With It

Seventy-one percent of Americans cite money as a major source of stress. A financial educator shares her belief that before you can fix your finances, you have to deal with your trauma. Plus, a financial therapist talks about her work with couples.

Native Fatherhood & Healing With Julian Brave NoiseCat

Indigenous writer and filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat was estranged from his dad for decades. But unearthing information about his dad’s past helped the two of them reconnect — and heal their relationship.

Building A Queer Life In The Country

Anita talks to the founder and director of the oral history project Country Queers about making queer life work in the country — from navigating dating challenges to getting along with neighbors you disagree with.

Faceblindness & A Journey To Rediscover Your Brain Midlife

When a journalist discovers that for the last 39 years of her life she’s had a cognitive disorder that prevents her from recognizing faces, she rethinks her entire identity, sense of self and relationships.

Making The Kid Decision ... And Learning To Live With It

One creator’s struggle to decide to become a mother or not illuminated the doubt and uncertainty that we all live with when making any big decision. Plus, a psychotherapist shares practical frameworks for thinking about the kid decision.

Why The Former ‘Fastest Girl In America’ Wants To Change Sports

A record-breaking runner reveals the harmful side of sports culture and shares her ideas for how coaches, parents and young athletes can cultivate a healthier sports environment.

Stuttered: Diversifying The Way We Speak

Stuttering has long been the butt of many jokes. People who stutter are working to change that.