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Religion and sexuality are often pitted against one another...so where does that leave folks who seek attunement and education for both?

  • Added: May 02, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
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In this episode of Bonus Tracks, Kenzie shares her favorite Artist with us, Lana Del Ray.

  • Added: Apr 17, 2024
  • Length: 03:18
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As the workforce of funeral directors ages, young folks are stepping up to lead and change the death care industry.

  • Added: Apr 17, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
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Assumptions about narcissism, loneliness and selfishness in only children are largely that: assumptions. But there are experiences unique to being ...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
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Vibrators have been around since the 19th century. Before they were marketed primarily as sex toys, they were sold as general health devices … and ...

  • Added: Apr 03, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
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A gender transition means a lot of changes in a person's life — and a lot of changes for their romantic partner. Two couples share their experience...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
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March 31st marks the 15th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility. TDOV uplifts the contributions of trans folks in the Queer Rights Mov...

Bought by WWNO, WRKF, and RadioFreePalmer


  • Added: Mar 25, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
  • Purchases: 3
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Egg donation in the U.S. is a multibillion dollar industry designed to provide infertile folks with the eggs they need to conceive. But how do we d...

Bought by KRVS, WGUC/ WVXU, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WILL, KGOU and more


  • Added: Mar 11, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
  • Purchases: 12
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If you could speak again with a loved one who has passed away, would you? With recent advances in artificially intelligent grief tech, this questio...

Bought by KWGS


  • Added: Feb 22, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
  • Purchases: 1
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If you could speak again with a loved one who has passed away, would you? With recent advances in artificially intelligent grief tech, this questio...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
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There are 1.8 billion monthly menstruators worldwide. Better understanding the science behind period blood, as well as cultural stigma and period p...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
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Self-help has existed in some form since the dawn of human civilization and has grown into a robust industrial complex. But does self-help really m...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, KTSW 89.9, Troy Public Radio, KGOU, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and more


  • Added: Jan 04, 2024
  • Length: 58:23
  • Purchases: 10
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In this digital age of flawless, perfect, poreless skin, dealing with adult acne can be incredibly isolating. Two skinfluencers and a photographer ...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 58:23
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For older Americans, social isolation is a public health crisis. As we age, our relationships evolve and our communities change — how do we accept ...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2023
  • Length: 58:23
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The rise of the wellness industry and marketing of wellness products moves us away from the individualized practices that actually make us feel hea...

  • Added: Nov 22, 2023
  • Length: 58:23
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The rise of the wellness industry and marketing of wellness products moves us away from the individualized practices that actually make us feel hea...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Boise State Public Radio, WXXI Rochester, KJZZ and more


  • Added: Nov 22, 2023
  • Length: 58:23
  • Purchases: 7
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Third culture kids spend their formative years trotting the globe, moving between different cultures and countries. Two third culture families shar...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and Boise State Public Radio


  • Added: Nov 21, 2023
  • Length: 58:23
  • Purchases: 2
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In surrogate partner therapy, a therapist, a surrogate partner and a client work together to understand and help resolve the client’s challenges wi...

  • Added: Oct 04, 2023
  • Length: 58:23
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Twenty some years ago, when I lived in Eastern Washington, I was out at a lake one busy summer day, enjoying the heat of an Indian summer. I wasn't...

  • Added: Sep 03, 2023
  • Length: 07:12
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Jess speaks from her experience conducting deep ocean research to answer questions raised by UCS scientists and staff about the recent disasters of...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2023
  • Length: 19:00
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What is daily life like when your young son becomes your daughter? Marlo Mack explains what it's like to have a transgender kindergartener.

Bought by XRAY.fm, WCPN, KALW, and PRX Remix


  • Added: May 26, 2023
  • Length: 09:35
  • Purchases: 4
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The Nocturnists’ Emily Silverman tells a story about how medical school satisfied much of her curiosity about the human body—but how some mysteries...

  • Added: May 05, 2023
  • Length: 44:24
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Actor-turned-otolaryngologist Alessa Colaianni has no problem acting sad—it’s actually feeling sad that’s the problem. In this episode, Alessa tell...

  • Added: May 05, 2023
  • Length: 40:08
Caption: OutCasting youth broadcaster Dante
His early depression gave way to acceptance when he came to understand what made him different.

Bought by C89.5 - KNHC Seattle


  • Added: Apr 28, 2023
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
Caption:  WHA75 "Walk the Talk", Field Recording, Credit: Kate, Partners in Health
An audio producer falls into step with a global advocacy campaign at the very moment it rises to call for mandatory action to fortify staple foods ...

  • Added: Apr 20, 2023
  • Length: 04:00