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Shit We Don’t Talk About is the podcast that takes on topics we should be talking about more often and openly. Guests and topics will be incredibly diverse, sometimes painful, sometimes joyful but all things we need to talk about candidly to keep us all informed and connected. Some topics may be triggering so please listen with care.
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What happens when men realize the promises of traditional masculinity—power, wealth, dominance—are either unattainable or ultimately unsatisfying? This groundbreaking conversation with sex educators Dr. Karen Rayne and Corbin Knight-Dixon reveals the hidden grief process many men experience when confronting these realities. Twenty years into their work in sexuality education, our guests have witnessed seismic shifts in how masculinity functions in society. While much public discourse focuses...
What if we reimagined our relationship with power? What if God wasn't an all-powerful ruler but instead a midwife, standing alongside us through life's messiest moments? In this deeply moving conversation, returning guest Halley Kim introduces a revolutionary framework for understanding power dynamics in religion and politics. Drawing from her background in midwifery and her personal journey away from evangelical Christianity, Halley explores three distinct forms of power: power over, power ...
Watch on YouTube Deborah Burgess returns to discuss power dynamics, religion, and the politics of hate in these unprecedented times. We share insights on how hatred has been weaponized throughout history and is currently being employed in American politics to create division. • Frederick Douglass's prescient 1865 warning about societal oppression and its consequences • How late-stage capitalism fuels political division and prioritizes profit over people • The concept of "otherism" and how it...
Watch on YouTube Deborah Burgess returns to discuss the evolution of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from the 1960s to present day, exploring how what began with the Civil Rights movement has grown into a projected $24.4 billion global industry by 2030. • History of DEI from the 1960s with affirmative action to today's comprehensive approaches • Notable milestones including the first Employee Resource Group at Xerox in the 1970s • Americans with Disabilities Act signed by G...
What happens when a lifetime of political loyalty no longer feels like enough? Deborah Burgess, scholar and education leader, takes us on a deeply personal journey from dedicated Democrat to politically unaffiliated voter during one of America's most turbulent political eras. Watch on YouTube The decision didn't come easily. After returning from six years in China where she helped build educational opportunities for children with disabilities, Deborah committed herself to Democratic Party ...
"Nobody listened to our ideas, so we decided to take over the market." That fearless approach is how Cecilia Lihv went from cleaning houses as an immigrant to owning a European men's professional football club. In this captivating conversation, Cecilia shares her extraordinary journey from the toxicity of Wall Street to becoming one of only five women in Europe who own professional men's soccer teams. When faced with resistance in a nonprofit soccer organization run by ego-driven board membe...
From the dangerous realities of America's maternal healthcare system to the surprising origins of the anti-abortion movement, this episode with Halley Kim exposes truths about women's health that demand our attention. Halley brings a uniquely powerful perspective as a former evangelical pastor's wife, registered nurse, doula, and lactation consultant who has witnessed firsthand the dangers women face during pregnancy and childbirth. Her harrowing account of watching a doula client die in the...
What if the parts of your life you're most ashamed of are actually the foundation of your greatest strengths? Meet Sherry Lynne Williams, a woman who has walked an extraordinary path from drug addiction and prostitution to becoming a respected environmental scientist with government clearances. In this profound conversation, Sherry shares how she transformed societal shame into personal sovereignty by fully owning every chapter of her remarkable journey. "My passion today is for everyone t...
What happens when we finally break the silence about one of humanity's most natural yet stigmatized experiences? Periods affect half the world's population, yet remain shrouded in shame and misunderstanding. This candid conversation bridges generations and cultures as Mia and and her guest Urmi Hossain share their personal experiences with menstruation across different backgrounds. The stigma begins early—Urmi recalls being forbidden from attending school classes about periods, while advert...
What if everything you've been told about menopause and metabolism has been fundamentally wrong? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Sam Graber, we challenge the "linear path" narrative that has been sold to women for generations and explore how our metabolic health forms the foundation for navigating menopause with greater ease. Dr. Sam doesn't pull any punches as she explains why the medical system isn't designed to guide you toward optimal health—only to identify disease. "I don't r...
Part 1 of a 2 Part Series: The silence around menopause has persisted for too long. Dr. Sam Graber, host of the Unraveling Together podcast, joins Mia to shatter misconceptions and empower women navigating this powerful life transition. "To suffer is not to be female," Dr. Graber states emphatically, challenging generations of conditioning that has normalized women's discomfort. This eye-opening conversation reveals how the lack of research and open discussion about menopause has left countl...
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from the suffocating grip of corporate patriarchy and redefine your life's mission? Amber Simon did just that when she transitioned from being a high-ranking HR executive in the conservative financial sector to the fearless CEO of Quivr, a luxury adult sexual wellness brand. Amber's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as she courageously stepped away from an unfulfilling marriage and a toxic work environment to advocate for women's sexual ...
Imagine sitting behind bars for a crime you didn't commit, feeling the weight of the world's indifference on your shoulders. This is the stark reality we confront alongside Osagie Okuruwa of The Innocent Convicts, and Lynn Currier of Skweda Solutions, as they share their relentless pursuit of justice for the wrongfully imprisoned. We delve into the harrowing journeys of Jonas Francisque and David Yarde—two men entangled in a system reluctant to admit its errors. Their stories, marred by w...
In this episode, we dive into the importance of recognizing and embracing empathy in our personal AND business lives (which are, let's face it, one and the same for the most part. Guest Loren Sanders is the author of "Empathy Is Not A Weakness: And Other Stories from The Edge" "What makes a great leader? Often, it's our worst leaders and toxic leadership behaviors that teach us the most about creating better leadership experiences for others. In this enlightening book, Loren Sanders reveals ...
YOU KNOW who she is! Tune in for this lively chat with Siobhan Fallon Hogan about her upcoming independent film, Shelter in Solitude (in AMC & Regal theaters October 6), and just life in general, including her journey as a writer & producer, the production company Emerald Caz Productions that she started with her husband Peter and their son Peter Munson Hoban in 2019. Siobhan's background is epic - you can't not recognize her amazing presence! She's been featured in Forrest Gump, Me...
Episode 80 Guest is Jameson Johnson / Ophelia Peaches. Jameson is and has always been Genderfluid. As young as four years old, they were wearing princess dresses and pirate costumes interchangeably without preference. Growing up in Colorado in a low-income, single-parent household as a Domestic Violence survivor, Jameson understands what it is like to be Queer and powerless. At the age of thirteen, Jameson began performing in Drag under the persona of Ophelia Peaches. As one of the first yout...
Episode 79 guest is Corbin Knight-Dixon, a sexuality educator, learning coach, and advocate. In this episode, we dive into the topic of Far Right Fairy Tales, the manufactured culture war on education, and many other things including trans rights, critical race theory, sex education, and more. Corbin Knight-Dixon, MS, is an educator, trainer, and advocate in Upstate New York with 15+ years of experience in sexuality education, public health, sexual violence prevention, and healing justice. Cu...
Hey, welcome to Episode 78 of Shit We Don't Talk About. My guest is Cindy Fossouo, CEO & Founder of Information Systems Builder a branding and marketing company for Tech Startups. In this episode, Cindy shares her journey of navigating the dating world as a young female CEO. More about our guest: Cindy Fossouo is the CEO of Information Systems Builder based in San Francisco. They help tech startups with their branding and marketing. She is also a deal partner at a venture capital which ...
Welcome to Episode 77 of Shit We Don’t Talk About. My guest is Kevin Hyer, CEO of The Hyer Calling Foundation, Inc., a Philadelphia based 501(c)(3) that destigmatizes the disease of addiction in the workplace. In this episode, Kevin shares his own personal story of addiction and how he now helps to tackle addiction stigma. More about Kevin: Kevin Hyer, Esq. is CEO of The Hyer Calling Foundation, Inc., a Philadelphia based 501(c)(3) that destigmatizes the disease of addiction in the workplace ...
The topic is Living Organ Donation and the guest is Colleen Hjort-Frederiksen is a Living Donor Support Manager with The National Kidney Foundation AND a Living Kidney Donor. Tune in to hear her personal story & also find out how to be a Living Organ Donor (and how surprisingly easy it can be to donate). Want to know more about living donation? Check out the National Kidney Foundation website: https://www.kidney.org/transplantation If you're currently testing to donate or are a kidne...
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