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Sex Ed Before BedAuthor: Rebecca Nava
Sex Ed Before Bed explores powerful and meaningful topics that often go undiscussed in our daily lives. In bringing these conversations into the open, my intention is that collectively, we can approach them with less shame and more compassion, giving them the nuance that they often require. As part of a small cadre of Canadian podcasts focused on this topic, with over 8,000 listeners, Sex Ed Before Beds growing fan base signals a rising interest in sexual health and politics. Since 2017, guests have included experts and folks with lived experience, including sex workers, 2SLGBTQIA folks, researchers, educators, psychotherapists, physicians and program facilitators. Sex-positivity, anti-oppression frameworks inform the podcast and the tone is one of humility and curiosity. I aim to bring what I have learned and my experiences to the mic and understand that sexual health education is a lifelong learning experience for me, and for all of us. I dont have all the answers and I see myself as along for the ride with the listener, grateful for the stories, wisdom and insight of my wonderful guests. What I want to give listeners through this experience: To have more informed, joyful, liberating sexual experiences To see a topic or marginalized group in a new light To unlearn harmful stereotypes and cultivate more empathy To be aware of timely sex-related Canadian research and news Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Relationships, Sexuality, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Operating With Joy: barbara findlay on Fighting Transphobia in Canada
Episode 20
Thursday, 17 September, 2026
A conversation with my friend and mentor, barbara findlay (she/her). For nearly five decades, barbara's worked tirelessly for LGBT rights in Canada. The episode was recorded in February 2025. Our discussion ranged from the modern world we find ourselves in and how we got here to the homegrown transphobia right here in Canada, to galvanizing and taking action. barbara died on August 22, 2026 - this episode includes a closing tribute. Timestamps 00:00 Cold open 00:58 Introduction and the political moment 02:32 Climate dread, fear, and the rise of right-wing populism 05:59 Trans rights in Canada 10:16 Saskatchewan's Bill 137 and the notwithstanding clause 13:28 The "people not like us" sentiment, and why Lawyers Against Transphobia operates with joy rather than righteousness 17:39 barbara's path from feminism to anti-racism work and finding agency 19:54 What listeners can do - locating yourself in systems of power 23:59 Building community 27:09 Tribute Taking Action https://www.repeal137.ca/action to send an email to your MLA insisting on repeal of Bill 137. Transphobic Legal Actions in Canada https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/alberta-bill9-nov18/ https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/sask-appeal-aug11/ Remembering barbara https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/barbara-findlay-lawyer-lgbtqia-advocate-mourned-9.7317710 https://nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articles/people/2026/a-transformative-force-in-the-legal-profession https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/barbara-findlay-aug-24/ https://xtramagazine.com/video/barbara-findlay-lawyer-obituary-284076
