Show notes and transcripts for previous episodes of Sensual Self

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Episode 74: How We Heal (with Alex Elle)

What does it mean to heal yourself? In this one, Ev’Yan speaks with author Alex Elle about the many layers, pains, and joys of being on a self-healing journey, in celebration of Alex’s new and bestselling book, How We Heal.

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Episode 73: Moment of Sensuality (with Ev’Yan Whitney)

A trip down a sensual memory lane. In this one, Ev'Yan talks about some of their favorite moments of sensuality in 2022—from things that gave them gender euphoria to experiences that inspired full-body pleasure. Also, a little birthday celebration for something special.

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Episode 72: Refusing Compulsory Sexuality (with Sherronda J. Brown)

Are you trying to be someone you're sexually not? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with asexual storyteller and author of 'Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture' Sherronda J Brown about the ways compulsory sexuality has shaped and harmed our sexualities.

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Episode 68: Who Is Wellness For? (with Fariha Róisín)

In this one, Ev'Yan speaks to poet, artist, and author, Fariha Roisin, about self-care, collective healing, wellness culture, and this question, "Who is wellness for?"—also the title of Fariha's soon-to-be-released book.

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Episode 67: Sensual Sex Ed (with Goody Howard)

In this one, Ev’Yan speaks to sexologist and comprehensive sex educator, Goody Howard, about the importance of sex education, one that includes sensuality, body literacy, and human variance equity during a time when all of those things are being threatened.

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Episode 63: Sensual As a Mother (with Shan Boodram)

How do you balance your sensual self with being a parent? And what would you teach your kids about sensuality and sexual agency? In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with sexologist and educator, Shan Boodram, about what it's like for her to maintain her sensuality/sexuality as she is a parent for the first time.

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Episode 57: Intergenerational Pleasure (with Juju Bae)

Prioritizing our pleasure to heal and liberate our ancestors. In this one, Ev’Yan speaks with Juju Bae about intergenerational pleasure and what it looks like to honor the pleasure practices of our ancestors.

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Episode 55: The Sensuality of Solitude (with Jordiana)

In this one, Ev'Yan speaks with Jordi—artist, storyteller, facilitator, author—about what it looks like to intentionally carve out time to be alone, and what you can find when you create space to be quiet and listen to yourself.

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