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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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. -
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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The majority of American men over 35 will experience thinning hair and balding. Why is something so normal so culturally feared? -
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. -
If 2026 is the year you’re hoping to become known for giving great advice, Embodied is here to give you the tools to start the year off strong. -
Specific marriage traditions and ceremonies have been around for millennia. But for some couples, reimagining the exchanging of the vows is a significant step of the process — from blending faiths and cultures to acknowledging queerness and relationships beyond the couple. -
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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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.
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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.
