Best Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education Podcasts (2025)

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366: Two Toolkits to help Teacher Educators (from Limerick) 29:16

23d ago29:16

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Our colleagues from University of Limerick share two amazing resources with you that are 100% free and aimed to help teacher educators. We will talk about the Justice ED and SATLE projects and share these awesome Toolkits that have been created. Below are the website links to the projects and the links to the Toolkits. Justice Ed: https://www.ul.ie…

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Monogamy, Non-Monogamy & Choosing Your Relationship Structure on Purpose 26:42

3d ago26:42

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Both monogamy and non-monogamy are valid choices, but a lot of people default into the modern-day societal norm without even fully discussing it or considering the options that best align with us. This episode provides an introduction to the different choices for relationship structures available. Whatever you choose, I encourage you to make it an …

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Big Picture Know-How For Great Sex & Relationships 26:37

10d ago26:37

26:37

This episode gives you the bird's-eye view of what we all need to know and understand in order to have our best sex life and best relationships. You might want a pencil and paper for this one! Get my free email newsletter with helpful tips, plus a free guide to Finding Your Deepest Turn-Ons, and learn how to work with me at https://laurajurgens.com…

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Hidden Intimacy Challenges for Over-Achievers & What to Do About Them 26:01

17d ago26:01

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I'm breaking down the special challenges that over-achievers tend to have with intimacy, sex, and relationships today. I'm also going to tell you exactly how to overcome those challenges. If you're a person who's afraid of failing in relationships and intimacy, or frustrated that other humans and our own bodies don't come with better manuals -- I'v…

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Want Better Sex & Relationships? Practice This. 26:16

24d ago26:16

26:16

A lot of people want great relationships and sex lives. Not a lot of people are doing anything useful to get there. Today's episode will walk you through a super common trap most people are stuck in -- and show you how to get out of it. I will explain exactly what you need to start practicing to get what you want. Get my free email newsletter with …

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Episode #196. Making of SEEN the film, Hailey Bartholomew, Film Director | Writer |TEDx speaker 41:11

25d ago41:11

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SEEN is a groundbreaking feature-length documentary—and now a powerful podcast companion—that explores the untold story of how healing our own childhood wounds can transform the way we parent. At the heart of this series lies a bold and hopeful message: when parents confront and rewire their own coping mechanisms, it doesn't just change their lives…

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Episode #195. Adolescence & Authority: What the Netflix Series Gets Right About Our Kids, Nicole Runyon, Psychotherapist, parent coach, Author Free to Fly. 1:00:49

25d ago1:00:49

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📌 Key Insight: Modern parenting often prioritises convenience and safety over challenge and growth. But kids need opportunities to struggle, try, fail, and try again to build the emotional muscles they’ll need for life. “We’re putting 3-year-olds on iPads but not letting them zip up their coats.” – Nicole Runyon Let’s flip the script—and raise a ge…

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Episode #194. Unlocking Childhood: How One School Is Leading the Safe Tech Revolution, Anthony England, Pymble Ladies' College – Watch us change the world 34:16

29d ago34:16

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Anthony England, Director of Innovation at Pymble Ladies’ College, discusses a bold grassroots initiative to reclaim childhood from the grip of digital addiction. With screen time skyrocketing and mental health declining, Anthony and his team took action—rolling out over 800 custom-managed smartphones designed to grow with students, limit harmful c…

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365:PETE Collaborative Town Hall 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

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This is the audio from the 28th of March, 2025 PETE Collaborative that was hosted to discuss critical issues in the PETE field, notably the future directions of the SHAPE America Research Council. Over 100 PETE scholars attended live.

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Which Comes First for You: Physical or Emotional Connection? 13:34

1M ago13:34

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People have different ways of getting to connection. Some people find emotional connection necessary before they feel safe to connect physically. Some people want physical intimacy in order to access emotional connection. If you are different than your partner in this, it can cause a lot of strife. This episode unpacks this common issue and helps y…

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364: The Finnish Model for Leisure Activities 17:21

1M ago17:21

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This is a 15min presentation about my research on the Finnish Model for Leisure Activities. It was given at the Fulbright Education Forum March 26th, 2025 hosted by the Fulbright Finland Foundation which also has sponsored my stay in Finland this year to conduct the research. The study is also supported by the Ministry of Education and Culture here…

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Episode #193 Off limits, Body Safety Rules, Prevention Team, Feather Berkower, Parenting Safe Children Expert 41:38

1M ago41:38

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‘Parents who are so worried about offending others by setting boundaries for their kids make it so easy for me to offend” : Relayed from repeat offender to Feather Berkower, expert in parenting safe children. In an era where information is at our fingertips, one of the most critical skills for parents and educators in 2024 is empowering our childre…

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363: Australian Article Club 5: Why don’t you really learn anything in PEH? 1:07:53

1M ago1:07:53

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This article club discusses Swedish researchers who asked secondary school students/Gymnasium to discuss their perceptions of HPE through their assessment experiences. Some interesting but not surprising perceptions were shared, and as is true for the Australian Article Club... good discussion was had! Here is the link to the article and the citati…

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Episode #192. Free to Learn: How Embracing Play Makes Children Happier, Self-Reliant, and Lifelong Learners. Professor Peter Gray, Boston College 1:23:56

1M ago1:23:56

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In this episode, we dive into the revolutionary ideas of developmental psychologist Peter Gray, author of Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life. Gray challenges conventional education by making a bold case for self-directed, play-based learning – or "unscho…

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Everyday Neuro 024: Mental Time Travel – How the Hippocampus Enables Recalling the Past and Imagining the Future 21:15

1M ago21:15

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In this episode, dedicated to the pioneering researcher Professor Eleanor Maguire, I talk about how the hippocampus acts like a time machine, to help us remember events and special moments in our past, navigate the present and travel into the future. I talk about Maguire’s groundbreaking London Taxi Driver study and how it has changed our understan…

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362: How physical education teachers are positioned in models scholarship 32:00

1M ago32:00

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Today, we’re discussing the article ‘How physical education teachers are positioned in models scholarship: a scoping review. This was recently published in PESP and came up in discussion during Ash Casey’s scholar lecture at BERA. You can find that lecture in episode 350 Full Cite: Fjellner, R. L., Varea, V., & Barker, D. (2024). How physical educa…

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Saying No Without Guilt in Relationships & Sex...and everywhere else too 17:28

1M ago17:28

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Saying yes to things you don't want to do is not helping your relationships. It's not being "nice" either. Today's episode will help free you from guilt that keeps you from showing up authentically and saying no when you want to. Learn how and why your "no" can be a gift to others, and why it can really liberate your relationship from hidden...or n…

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Episode #191 Stop Stuffing the Duck, Unlocking Childhood, Why Educators Need Support, ACES too High and More, Mary Hewitt, CEO of Unlocking Childhood. 48:20

1M ago48:20

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Stop Stuffing the Duck with Mary Hewitt In this insightful episode of Unlocking Childhood, Mary Hewitt unpacks the idea of "Stop Stuffing the Duck"—a powerful metaphor for how we often overload children with expectations, information, and stress. Mary explores how society's approach to childhood can inadvertently suffocate natural curiosity and res…

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Episode #190 Wired for Good. The Intersection of Neuroscience, Connection and Success. Shand Taylor Lawyers Ladies Function for IWD 2025 37:29

1M ago37:29

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“Wired for Good: The Intersection of Neuroscience, Connection, and Success” 🎙️ Live from the Shand Taylor Lawyers Ladies Function for IWD 2025 This special International Women’s Day episode explores the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, connection, and success—how our brains are wired for good and what that means for leadership, resilience,…

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Kissing: Challenges, Explorations & Tips 20:26

2M ago20:26

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This episode dives into all things Kissing. We'll cover basic Do's and Don'ts, and unpack common concerns about this very common activity. Many couples communicate pretty poorly if at all about their desires and preferences around kissing, which makes it very hard to get what you want. I'll help you get free of that and understand how to improve yo…

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Christina & Brooke Share Wisdom from the Middle of the Change Process 36:56

2M ago36:56

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Sometimes at the end of the journey it can be hard to even remember what it was like to be in the middle. Listen in to my interview with a wonderful couple of humans, Christina and Brooke, who are currently working with me. They openly share how they started out disconnected with lots of resentment. They discuss what they've learned so far and how …

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Episode #189. Celebrating Early Educators on IWD: Empower, Nurture, Flourish – ECLD Conference 2025 Hosted by Child Australia, Perth. 46:14

2M ago46:14

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Empower, Nurture, Flourish – ECLD 2025 Keynote Standing on the stage at Optus Stadium, in Perth looking out at 700 passionate educators, leaders, and changemakers, there was an undeniable energy in the room, with a shared commitment to shaping the minds and hearts of future generations. This was more than a conference; it was a movement. Delivering…

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361: "What do you think you are doing? How physical education researchers make scientific contributions". 42:52

2M ago42:52

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Dean Barker and Hakan Larsson join me to discuss their latest article in Sport Education and Society titled: "What do you think you are doing? How physical education researchers make scientific contributions". This is an open access article that covers issues in publishing and research in the field. To cite this article: D. Barker, J.-E. Ekberg, G.…

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360: Australian Article Club 4: The suffering of students in physical education. 1:15:45

2M ago1:15:45

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This is the 4th Article club with Brendan SueSee, Michael Davies, and Dave Robinson. The article they discussed was: Sarah Metz, Benjamin Zander & Ina Hunger (09 May 2024): The suffering of students in physical education. Unsettling experiences and situational conditions, Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, DOI: 10.1080/17408989.2024.2352825 Thi…

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How People-Pleasing Kills Intimacy & What to Do About It 15:45

2M ago15:45

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There are 3 things I really want you to know about people-pleasing and intimacy. When you're a people-pleaser, you'll often feel like you're doing things to make others happy or doing things out of obligation. You'll also often feel like you're not getting the appreciation you want, like you don't have space and time for yourself, and/or like you a…

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359: Introducing the Social Justice SIG at AIESEP 57:58

2M ago57:58

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This is an AIESEP Connect session that is hosted by the new Social Justice SIG in AIESEP. You can find all about the special interest groups of AIESEP here https://aiesep.org/special-interest-groups/ Our 2025 conference is in St. Petersburg Florida We will be in Australia for a specialist seminar at the end of the year and in 2026 our world congres…

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Everyday Neuro 023 Part 2: Social Connection - The Impact of Digital Media on Our Thinking and Wellbeing 25:33

2M ago25:33

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In Part 2 of this episode, I talk about the effects of digital media on younger people and how bans on social media use may be more harmful than beneficial. This notion is explored further with expert Dr Milovan Savic who discusses the relationship between digital media and loneliness, social connection, and his evidence based research about empowe…

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Three-somes & Group Sex: Fantasy, Reality & Avoiding Pitfalls 29:28

2M ago29:28

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Lots of folks fantasize about threesomes or group sex, and some of us decide to try it for real. Both can be fun. This episode will guide you through how to have more fun with fantasy and how to make real-life group sex a good experience for everyone. Plus, I'll give you my best tips on how to find other partners and deal with the logistics of sett…

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Episode #188. The courage to be seen as your TRUE self. Welcome, Rudi Landman! Tech expert, fashion model, and life coach 1:33:56

2M ago1:33:56

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In a world that often asks us to conform, it takes immense courage to show up as our true selves. Rudi Landmann embodies bravery, stepping forward with authenticity, heart, and a commitment to being seen. As part of the 2025 Why People Are Good Inside movement, we welcome Rudi into our bubble of love and support—where kindness, understanding, and c…

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Paths to Sexual Confidence: Real vs. Fake Confidence or Arrogance 34:47

2M ago34:47

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A lot of people want more confidence but are afraid of fake confidence and arrogance. You’re right to be wary of that. It’s not helpful to be falsely confident or arrogant in intimate relationships and sexuality. Today we're going to talk about why, how to avoid fake confidence or arrogance, and how to build real confidence and empowerment instead.…

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Episode #187. Why are People Good Inside, A reflection for 2025. 10:56

3M ago10:56

10:56

Why Are People Good Inside? A Valentine’s Week Reflection Have you ever sat back and wondered why everything functions despite the avalanche of news suggesting it is falling apart? I’ve watched everyday people helping others—lifting grocery bags for a stranger, steadying an elderly person’s walker on a staircase, retrieving a lost toy that slipped …

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Curing the Libido Mismatch Blues 38:40

3M ago38:40

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If Libidio Mismatch is something you struggle with – you know it can be super hard on relationships. It is very stressful and disconnecting. If it feels like a big deal, it is. Research shows that most of our happiness is tied to how we feel about our relationships – so stress in a primary partnership is devastating to quality of life. It's smart t…

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Episode #186 Sugar and Mental Health – Our Most Downloaded Episode Ever! with Guy MacGillivray 48:29

3M ago48:29

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Guy MacGillivray on Sugar and Mental Health – Our Most Downloaded Episode Ever! This episode is a game-changer! Our conversation with Guy MacGillivray has become the top episode of all time—and for good reason. Guy is a psychologist and social worker in Port Lincoln, a devoted father of three, and a passionate advocate for people with disabilities.…

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7 Myths to Bust to Make It Easier to Ask for What You Want in Bed 23:35

3M ago23:35

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Today we're making it easier for you to ask for what you want in your intimate relationships by busting common myths that hold us back. Make your life easier by listening in. Special Event Links: Libido Mismatch Clarity Hour: walk away feeling better about your capacity to reconcile a libido mismatch in your relationship Free 1-hour FAQ and Ask the…

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358: AERA Special Interest Group 93 Info Session 58:55

3M ago58:55

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This is an informational session of AERA SIG 93 It was recorded in January 2025 and was meant to provide knowledge on the SIG history, where we are now, and where we are going; the unique networking and benefits of the SIG; the importance of SIG membership and its impact on the future of the SIG If you publish research in the field of physical educ…

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Everyday Neuro 023 Part 1: Social Connection - The Impact of Digital Media on Our Thinking and Wellbeing 21:40

3M ago21:40

21:40

In Part 1 of this episode I talk about social connection and the effects of digital media. I also investigate social isolation and loneliness and the effects they have on our cognitive, emotional and physical wellbeing. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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357: Australian Article Club 3: Inclusion Style, student autonomy and responsibility. 1:09:09

3M ago1:09:09

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Our Australian colleagues chose a book chapter by the great Mark Byra from the University of Wyoming for their third article club. The chapter is titled “Inclusion style of teaching, studentautonomy and responsibility” and this is in a book called the Spectrum of teaching styles in physical education.…

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Episode #185 Women & Investing: Breaking the Stereotype and your Path to Financial Independence with David Hobart, Performance Coach for Founders and Fund Managers 1:57:04

3M ago1:57:04

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Who shaped your understanding of financial independence? Let’s continue the conversation in the comments. When my sister and I were about 10 years old, my mum, June Hocart, often said, "My job is to make you financially independent." At the time, we didn’t fully grasp what she meant. But as we grew older, we saw how she lived those words—studying b…

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Sexual Confidence: A Success Story in Overcoming Shame 35:46

3M ago35:46

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This episode takes you inside a transformative conversation about sexual confidence and body trust. My former client Kama shares her raw experience of moving from sexual shame and orgasm challenges to deep embodied wisdom. This conversation goes beyond typical success stories, diving deep into how sexual healing catalyzes growth in all areas of lif…

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4 Steps to Confidence & Comfort in Intimacy 27:09

3M ago27:09

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These are the steps to confidence and comfort that work. Tune in to learn the 4 key steps that will take you from anxious and underconfident to a true, deep, felt sense of comfort and capability in sex and intimacy. Frankly, they are not all easy, though some are surprisingly fun. These steps are what my practice is based on and why it's been so ef…

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Episode #184. Parenting Neurodiverse and Twice-Exceptional Children Yush Sztalkoper 1:02:45

4M ago1:02:45

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In this episode, Yush Sztalkoper shares her transformative journey as a parent raising neurodiverse and twice-exceptional children—kids who are both gifted and experience challenges such as ADHD or dysregulated behaviours. By replacing screen time with enriching activities like reading, outdoor play, and family board games. Within two weeks, her ch…

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The Biggest Thing You Can Do To Feel More Sexual Empowerment This Year (and it's FREE) 23:25

4M ago23:25

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This episode will explain the best, biggest thing you can do to improve your relationship with your own sexuality this year AND your intimacy with a partner. This is the one thing most people are NOT doing – and it is FREE. That’s right, people will spend loads of money this year trying to spice things up by buying stuff: lingerie, sex toys, vacati…

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The Most Powerful Step 23:32

4M ago23:32

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Today I’m going to tell you a really personal story of how I almost quit on my marriage. I’m also going to share one of the most powerful ideas in the world for changing your life and your relationships. That sounds like a giant claim, and it is, but it is also really simple. If you look at the most joyful people who are living the lives they want …

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Liberation from Religious Shame & Repression: an interview with Lisa 38:17

4M ago38:17

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So many people feel disconnected from their authentic sexuality due to a history of religious repression and shaming. In an ideal world, religion would be universally supportive and comforting. Unfortunately, so many people have had the opposite experience, and wound up with decades of harmful ideas about themselves and their sexuality that they st…

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Rethinking Conflict: How Conflict Avoidance Undermines Relationships & What To Do Instead 34:20

4M ago34:20

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Conflict is inevitable in close relationships. Doing it well is key to feeling confident, connected, seen, and safe. Many people avoid conflict, or let their default strategies overwhelm them in unhelpful ways. This episode will help you learn to stop avoding necessary conflict and instead use it to get closer and solve problems together. Conflict …

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Getting the Right Help for Pelvic & Sexual Pain: Interview with Dr. Susie Gronski 39:20

5M ago39:20

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Pelvic and sexual pain is absolutely treatable, even though it can be hard to admit and challenging to find the right help. Join me to hear from pelvic health expert Dr. Susie Gronski. This episode will help you release shame or stigma about pelvic pain, which is very common. Dr. Gronski also explains common struggles with sexual and pelvic pain fo…

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356: A podcast about podcasts, dare we say a meta podcast? 44:27

5M ago44:27

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This is a cross-over episode with The Meaningful Physical Education Podcasts. We are discussing the use of podcasts in PE and in professional development. The other podcast that is hosted is fairly new and REALLY good. You can find more information on how to listen to it below: You can find more episodes here: ⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠ Here is the website:…

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