Embodied Radio Show

An illustration of a woman viewed from behind, seated on a pink bedspread in a room with purple, tropical-patterned wallpaper. She is wearing a floral, off-the-shoulder bra that she is slipping off her shoulders. She's wearing a matching skirt. A laptop displaying blurred content is placed in front of her, and the word "Embodied" appears in bold purple text at the top.

Audrey Smith

When you make a living doing online sex work, what happens to your offline relationship with sex and your body?

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.

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.

A cartoon-style illustration featuring a wooden stand with the words 'ADVICE' written on a sign at the top. Below, a smaller sign reads 'ADVICE - $0.50, GOOD ADVICE - $2.00.' The scene is set in a grassy field with a bright blue sky and a small butterfly flying nearby. The word 'Embodied' is prominently displayed in large letters at the top of the illustration.

The Art of Giving Good Advice

Kaia Findlay

If 2025 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.

An illustration of a young boy with short brown hair, a green shirt and gray pants who sits with his arms held around his knees. He’s smiling and looking out of the illustration. Around his head are six symbols - from left to right, the flag of Thailand, an ice cream sundae, the flag of the Philippines, a hamburger, the flag of the U.S., and a passport with plane tickets. The background is made of up rays of yellow, red and purple hues

Citizens of the world: growing up as a third culture kid

Paige Miranda

Third culture kids spend their formative years trotting the globe, moving between different cultures and countries. Two third culture families share an intergenerational conversation about how they have navigated identity and relationships.

An illustration of an altar. On the altar are four framed photos: On the top left is a photo of an older woman with gray hair dressed in a pink shirt, blue jacket and blue skirt. Standing on her right is an older man with gray hair, wearing a red shirt and tan pants. In the top right photo are three women all dressed in black shirts and long black skirts. They all have shoulder-length brown hair. The photo on the bottom left depicts an older woman with a person standing behind her. The older woman has gray hair, adorning a pink wrap covering her head and body. The person standing behind her has brown shoulder-length hair and is wearing an orange wrap. On the bottom left is a photo of a man wearing a black suit and tie with a white shirt. He has short brown hair. This photo has a string of beads on its frame. The altar also has a bejeweled skull, a red mug, several orange fruits/vegetables, orange carnations, a prayer candle, and a bowl with an offering in it.

Grief and life after losing a parent in early adulthood

Paige Perez

Tens of millions of Americans have lost a parent by the age of 25. What is grief like for these young adults just starting out?

An illustration featuring a four-by-four grid of different male heads. The perspective on the illustration is from above, looking down on various degrees of baldness, from different-sized bald spots to receding hairlines to complete baldness. The races of the men vary, along with their facial expressions. Some men seem indifferent, while others seem distressed. The word "Embodied" is at the top of the illustration.

Why Are We Afraid Of Baldness?

Kaia Findlay

The majority of American men over 35 will experience thinning hair and balding. Why is something so normal so culturally feared?

An illustration featuring a bird's eye view of a table with many different dishes on it. The dishes include meatballs, pizza, several different Indian dishes and naan. There are three hands coming together to clink wine glasses over the table. The hand in the upper left has dark skin and is holding a glass of white wine. The hand in the lower part of the illustration has light skin and is holding a glass of red wine. The hand in the upper right part of the illustration has medium-tone skin and is holding a glass of white wine. The word "Embodied" is at the top of the illustration in blue lettering.

Is Food The Key To Cultural Belonging?

Kaia Findlay

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.

An illustration split into four separate illustrations. In the top-left corner is a woman sitting alone on a park bench, reading serenely. She has long red hair and her legs and feet are resting on the park bench. On the top right is a co-ed group of folks with their arms around one another facing three crosses. The red-haired woman is among them, and we can only see their backs. In the lower left-hand corner is three people playing mini-golf, with the red-haired woman in the middle. In the lower righthand corner, a group of people featuring the red-haired woman are eating at a restaurant.

Unpartnered By Design: Reframing How We Think About Singleness

Paige Perez

Nearly 40% of U.S. adults are single, and some choose not to look for a relationship or date. If singleness is common, why are single people treated unfairly?

An illustration featuring four panels with a faceless person standing in each one. The person in the panel all the way on the left is a masc-presenting person who is wearing a white lab coat, a white button-down shirt, a green tie, a brown belt and blue pants. His skin is a light brown, he has short brown hair and he's wearing a stethoscope. The person the in middle-left panel is an older, femme-presenting person with light skin and gray hair that goes to her ears. She's wearing a light blue shirt and gray pants. The person in the middle-right panel is femme-presenting with dark brown skin and dark brown hair that is up in a bun with a piece out in the front. She's wearing blue scrubs. The person in the panel all the way on the right is femme-presenting with light skin and blonde hair down her back, swept away from her face. She's wearing a pink, knee-length dress and her hands are in her pockets. The word "Embodied" is at the top of the illustration, going along all of the panels.

Assisted Death And Dying in America

Kaia Findlay

The option to end one's own life through prescribed, lethal medication is legal in 10 states and in Washington D.C. Guest host Anisa Khalifa talks to two researchers about what the assisted death debate illuminates about dying in the United States.

An illustration featuring purple and white morning glories and their vines along the top and bottom of the square. There are three hands in the middle of the image with different skin tones: a light shade on the left, a medium shade of beige in the middle and brown skin on the right. All three are right hands and all feature purple and white nail polish in the nails. The hand on the left is signing the letter for "A," the hand in the middle is signing the letter "S" and the hand on the right is signing the letter "L." The background behind the three hands is a light purple and white pattern.

‘I needed ASL to better understand myself’: the power of sign language

Paige Miranda

American sign language is the third most commonly used language in the U.S., but for many Deaf folks, it's about so much more than communication. An author, a poet and two scholars share the history and culture of ASL.