Embodied
Sunday at 8 p.m. on BPR News
Sex and relationships are intimate — and sometimes intimidating to talk about. Host Anita Rao guides us on an exploration of our brains and our bodies that touches down in taboo territory. Tune in on BPR News, Sunday at 8 p.m. And join the conversation on Twitter: @embodiedWUNC.
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One woman breaks down the cost of her survival in the U.S. after fleeing Mexico in 2011 and dispels myths about immigrants being freeloaders.
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An ornithologist and poet with a lifelong passion for birds explains what these creatures can teach us about wildness, joy and belonging.
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For 11 years, siblings Brad and Jocelyn Cox were a competitive figure skating duo. Through countless hours of training and performing together, the pair forged a tight bond that has served them far beyond their competition days.
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A writer shares how coming of age in his family’s Chinese restaurant shaped his understanding of his place in the world.
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For many sexual assault survivors, getting back into dating and sexual relationships is a part of healing. The question is: how?
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Fast fashion has already been exposed for its negative impact on workers and the planet. A fashion industry insider explains how companies and brands keep us hooked.
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People have been pretending to be Native American for decades. While talking about ethnic fraud is tricky, one Native scholar says it’s necessary.
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LQBTQ seniors face distinct challenges in older age — from isolation to struggles in accessing care and services because of their sexuality. Anita talks with three folks building solutions: a lesbian couple who built the first 55+ senior cohousing community in the country and a young activist connecting LGBTQ elders with resources.
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Gen Z is reportedly having less sex than previous generations. One journalist set out to understand what’s going on beyond the data.
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Chronic insomnia affects 12% of adults in the U.S. A journalist and a couple share what they’ve learned about living with persistent sleeplessness.