Embodied Radio Show

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Our Lips are Unsealed: Exploring the Science & Culture of Kissing

Kaia Findlay

Kissing-like behaviors exist across the animal kingdom. But why? A scientist explains why humans are so drawn to each other's lips, and a photographer documents the power of a kiss.

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Letting the Tears Flow

Kaia Findlay

Humans are the only animal to produce emotional tears. Asking questions about this behavior can help us better understand how we live our lives.

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Delivered: No More Postpartum Silence

Audrey Smith

When it comes to addressing the mental health concerns of new parents, the most common response is silence.

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Delivered Part One: In Support of the Post-Baby Body

Kaia Findlay

Pregnancy is a full body experience. But when it comes to physical changes and recovery, the common sentiment is: Why did nobody tell me?!

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Breaking the Cycle of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Kaia Findlay

OCD often goes misdiagnosed and misunderstood … and if left untreated, can impact platonic, intimate and familial relationships in challenging ways.

WUNC Updates

'Embodied' to make national debut on Houston Public Media

Anita Rao

The Embodied radio show is expanding into the national market this week, premiering on Houston Public Media’s News 88.7.

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How Parents Make the Circumcision Decision

Kaia Findlay

When the time comes to decide whether or not a child will be circumcised … how do parents choose? The answer is not only answered medically but culturally.

No Baby On Board: Perspectives on Child-Free Life

Kaia Findlay

Experiencing parenting is often the assumed default for a fulfilled life. But more and more people are choosing to be child-free … fighting stigma and finding happiness in that choice.

Turns Out the Nose Really *Does* Know: How Smell Unlocks Memory and Identity

Kaia Findlay

Our olfactory system helps us survive, alerting us to burning things and rotting food. It’s also directly connected to our emotions and memories. Why is it still one of our most undervalued senses?

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Stuttering Out Loud: Embracing Speech Diversity and Fighting Shame Around Stuttering

Kaia Findlay

Stuttering has been the butt of many jokes. People who stutter are working to change that.