Kaia Findlay
Lead Producer, "Embodied"Kaia Findlay is the lead producer for Embodied, WUNC's radio show and podcast on sex, relationships and health.
Her first exploration of radio came in elementary school, when she usually fell asleep listening to recordings of 1950s radio comedy programs. After a semester of writing for her high school newspaper, she decided she hated journalism. While pursuing her bachelor’s in environmental studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, she got talked back into it. Kaia received a master’s degree from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism, where she focused on reporting and science communication. She has published stories with Our State Magazine, Indy Week, and HuffPost. She previously worked as the manager for a podcast on environmental sustainability and higher education.
When not working at WUNC, Kaia goes rock climbing, takes long bike rides, and reads lots of books.
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As a mixed-race adult, Anita's been reckoning with what it means to stay connected to cultural identity. And she’s prioritizing one thing in particular: food. -
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. -
People have been pretending to be Native American for decades. While talking about ethnic fraud is tricky, one Native scholar says it’s necessary. -
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.
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A writer and historian talks about finding stories of trans history from 1600s southwestern African to World War One Britain.
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It's been half a century since the psychedelic era. Now, some baby boomers are returning to the drugs of their youth — not for rock and roll, but to confront aging. -
Dating as an undocumented immigrant can be tricky, with some folks trying to balance finding romance with finding a path to citizenship. The creator of a popular Instagram account talks about her experience and the community she’s created around dating while undocumented.
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One artist shares her decade-long journey across the globe to figure out if a life dedicated to art is worth the struggle.
