Embodied Radio Show

An illustration of a child's drawing of a family tree, with the words "My Family Tree" at the top and a hand hovering over the drawing holding a picture of a kid with light brown skin and short hair being put on the drawing above the word "Me." The tree has a dark brown trunk and pink flowers. It features the names and photos of family members including "Grandpa," "Grandma," "Aunt" and "Mom." There is a ruler, crayon and pair of scissors sitting on top of the project. The words "Embodied" and "(Single) Mothered" are in the lower left hand corner of the illustration.

(Single) Mothered: Choosing to Parent Solo

Paige Miranda

More and more women are breaking up with the expectation that you need a partner to parent. What’s it like raising kids as a single mother by choice?

The Sex Lives Of Gen Z (And Why They Matter)

Kaia Findlay

Gen Z is reportedly having less sex than previous generations. One journalist set out to understand what’s going on beyond the data.

Three people with disabilities stand in a row modeling brightly colored, boldly patterned outfits. The person on the left is Black with a blond afro. They are wearing a two-piece swimsuit and high-heeled ankle boots. They have a cane. The person in the middle is light-skinned with purple hair, and wears a bodysuit with high top sneakers. The person on the right is also light-skinned, and wears winged eye makeup. They sit in a wheelchair with a respirator wearing long pants and a hoodie.

Desiring Disability in Fashion

Audrey Smith

Mainstream adaptive fashion lines are relatively new, but creating clothes to fit and flatter a range of bodies has long been part of disability culture. Anita meets three disabled fashionistas who design with disabled bodies as a starting point, not an afterthought.

Navigating Chronic Insomnia In A Sleep-Obsessed Culture

Kaia Findlay

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.

A Mission To Tell Trans History Differently

Kaia Findlay

A writer and historian talks about finding stories of trans history from 1600s southwestern African to World War One Britain.

An illustration of a person relaxing on a reclining chair outdoors. The individual appears to be an older adult with light-colored hair, wearing a purple skirt and a light gray top, with a yellow cushion beneath them. The background features vibrant, psychedelic swirls in purple, pink and red hues, blending with trees and abstract foliage. The word "Embodied" is at the top in green letters.

Boomers On Psychedelics

Kaia Findlay

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.

Searching For Love And Legal Status

Kaia Findlay

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.

An illustration of a smiling person with long dark hair, sitting at a desk and writing in a notebook with a pen. They rest their chin on one hand and wear a loose yellow sweater. The background shows wooden furniture and a window. At the top, large green text reads “Embodied.”

What It Takes To Make Art Your Life

Kaia Findlay

One artist shares her decade-long journey across the globe to figure out if a life dedicated to art is worth the struggle.

An illustration of a femme-presenting person sitting in the driver’s seat of a large truck cab, holding the steering wheel. She's wearing a pink shirt, gray shorts and purple sneakers, with a pink hair tie holding up her ponytail of dark blonde, shoulder-length hair. The truck door is open, giving a clear side view of the cab interior. Above, the word “Embodied” appears in bold purple letters.

The Life of Trans And Queer Long-Haul Truckers

Kaia Findlay

The face of the long-haul trucking industry has long been white and male ... but that’s slowly shifting. Among the changing demographics, there’s one cohort that’s gaining visibility: LGBTQ truckers.

An illustration featuring a brain in the middle with scrabble letter tiles along the brain spelling out "dyslexia" with a backwards E. There are other random scrabble letter tiles placed around the rest of the illustration, and the word "Embodied" is at the top in pink bubble letters.

Dyslexia And The Reading Brain

Kaia Findlay

Up to 20% of the population experiences symptoms of dyslexia, a lifelong neurological disorder that makes it difficult to read fluently. Examining why dyslexia happens — and how we intervene — has ripple effects for all literacy learners.