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Maker, Changer, Mau- E15



Nava Mau is a filmmaker, actress, and cultural worker from Mexico City and San Antonio, Texas. Most recently, Nava wrote, produced, directed, and stars in “Waking Hour,” a short film about a young trans woman balancing her safety with her desire for intimacy. She is now serving as a producer on a short film titled “Lovebites,” currently in post-production, and she appears next in the short film “Femenina.” Over the past 8 years, Nava has engaged in culture change work with community-based service providers, student organizations, and survivors of violence. Her long-term vision is to illuminate the stories of marginalized people in order to expand their access to resources.

In this episode, Nava discusses how she navigates safety and intimacy dating as a trans woman (a topic she explores in her film “Waking Hour,) her work serving LGBTQ survivors of intimate partner violence for Community United Against Violence, her creative aspirations, and her intimate experiences at different stages of her life.

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You can watch Waking Hour on Vimeo and follow on Facebook for updates as it makes the festival circuit!

 


Emotional Connection to my Vibrator- E14



CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault throughout and a vivid description of rape from 26:35-29:30 and from 35:35-36:24. Listener discretion is advised.

This episode features special guest Bella Rea and a sweet soundtrack provided by the birds outside the recording studio (Robyn’s apartment). Bella discusses her experiences with bravado and vivacity, from fearlessly describing being raped at 17, to her passion for vibrators. Listen now to hear our conversation about Bella’s love for “boys who listen and boys with cars,” her first time kissing another girl, and her appreciation for porn outtakes.

If you or a loved one have experienced rape or sexual violence, The Peak stands with you. The following links lead to The RAINN list of National Resources for Sexual Assault Survivors and the national rape crisis center locator and may be of service to you.


Katherine Wela Bogen is an Academic Bae- E13



Katherine Wela Bogen is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Rhode Island Hospital. In this episode, we discuss her work in sexual violence prevention, how to respond supportively to disclosures of sexual victimization, and what sexual healing looks like for trauma survivors. We also discuss her experience working toward a fully-embodied and pleasurable sex life as a survivor of sexual violence, from seeking Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (she recommends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well) to mailing a vibrator to her boyfriend.

Links discussed in this episode!

Last fall, Katherine entered the public spotlight when she wrote a Facebook post about false reporting rates of sexual violence. The post went viral and can be read here!

Activists:

Angela Davis, Malcolm X, Gloria Anzaldua, Bell Hooks, Jackson Katz, Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison

Hunter Lamar

Dejahna James

Katherine Wela Bogen’s research on positive and negative responses to disclosures of sexual assault.

Books:

Becoming Cliterate

Come as You Are

Healing Sex

 


We Called It Sex- Episode 8



Growing up in the Mormon Church of the Latter-Day Saints, Lainey was raised to believe that pre-marital sex was a sin second only to murder, that same-sex attraction was not to be considered, and that her sexual partners were to be limited to her one-day husband. Lainey got married immediately after graduating High School, but has since left her marriage as well as the Mormon church. In today’s episode, Lainey describes the joy and intimacy that she finds in sex, an experience which may sometimes include discussing Ayn Rand during a one-night-stand.

 


John Mayer at Sunset- Episode 7



As a musician, Adam Tutor strives to be open, creative, and loving in all aspects of his life. In this episode, Adam recounts his intimate experiences and the joys and trials (and music) that have accompanied them, and discusses his exploration of polyamory and monogamy, his spirituality, and his journey to express love while respecting his partner’s boundaries as well as his own.

Adam Tutor’s music is available on Bandcamp.


Consent and Cliteracy- Episode 6



Lisa Ashby is unafraid to speak honestly about her life, from discussing her sexual debut (with a Janis Joplin documentary playing in the background), to describing the trials of unlearning a rape culture that harms people of all genders. Lisa is an actress, singer and songwriter based in Houston, TX. Her song, Broken Record, is available on Amazon.

Books mentioned in this episode include:

Asking For It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture– and What We Can Do About It by Kate Harding

Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters– And How to Get It by Dr. Laurie Mintz


Rose the Bold- Episode 5



After three kids, three marriages, and nearly three decades of cultivating a satisfying intimate life, Rose has a lot to say on the topic of sex and relationships. In this episode, Rose shares what she loves about sex and marriage, teaching her sons to get consent in writing, and why she packed up her horses and left her husband of 20 years.


The Same Goal- Episode 4



We are so excited to release this interview with nonbinary actor Ashley Mandanas (with a special appearance from Ashley’s cat). In this episode, Ashley discusses BDSM, self-worth, and their journey toward building a healthy and fulfilling sex life after sexual trauma.

Be advised, this episode includes a description of sexual assault.


Playful Sexy Scientists-Episode 1



In the first episode of The Peak, Robyn interviews Dezrea D’Alessandro, a queer, kinky, polyamorous two-spirit.

Music by Johnny Manchild of Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards.

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