Best Nikila Cranage Podcasts (2024)

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Financial Literacy ft Christina Hobbs 49:41

2+ y ago49:41

49:41

Let's talk about money! 💸💸💸⁠ ⁠ We speak to Christina Hobbs, the CEO of Verve Super, Australia’s first ethical superannuation fund that is tailored for women, by women. Christina talks us through the basics of superannuation and how to meet yourself wherever you are at on your financial literacy journey. And who is financial literacy for? We dive in…

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Intimacy in Film Ft. Intimacy Coordinator Ita O'Brien 38:57

2+ y ago38:57

38:57

We're diving into one of my all-time dream jobs: Intimacy Coordination in film, TV and stage. Niki and I adore shows that push boundaries in themes and ideas - but we are 100% against pushing anyone's healthy personal boundaries to get there! I was ecstatic to speak with Ita O'Brien, the woman who pioneered intimacy coordination! Despite being a vi…

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Humor as Resistance, Stolen Art and Thoughtful Allyship Ft. Aretha Brown 38:37

2+ y ago38:37

38:37

Humor is a powerful tool of resistance, and comedian, artist and activist Aretha Brown joins us to discuss how powerful comedy can be. She gives us her tips for decolonising your mind (you know what they say, the hottest people engage in thoughtful decolonising work!) and we dive into the deep hurt of having your artwork stolen by a big brand. In o…

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What is Compulsory Heterosexuality? Ft. Alayna Joy 41:59

2+ y ago41:59

41:59

Over the pandemic, I came out… again. So we thought we’d dive into one of the biggest culprits for my confusion: Compulsory Heterosexuality. Plus, we had a chance to chat to one of my favourite YouTubers, Alayna Joy! Women’s sexualities are often discussed in terms of, and defined by, our relationships with men. Compulsory heterosexuality is the th…

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Queer Community, Sex-Work and a Novel Debut Ft. Tilly Lawless author of 'Nothing But My Body' 48:02

3y ago48:02

48:02

We jumped at the chance to chat with sex-worker, writer and activist Tilly Lawless this week! Tilly recently released her debut novel 'Nothing But My Body', a book about love, obsession, community and friendship. We chatted to Tilly about her novel, what the LGBTIQA+ community really means, and queer and sex-worker representation in literature. See…

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Unlearning Fatphobia Ft. Virgie Tovar 46:43

3+ y ago46:43

46:43

This week we chat to author and fat activist Virgie Tovar about Fatphobia and diet culture. Virgie discusses the harmful ways Fatphobia manifests in our society and how to start unlearning fat bias. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Rosalind Anketell & Nikila Cranage

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Addiction and the Mind Ft. Professor Judy Grisel 1:00:25

3+ y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

This week we dive into addiction - what is it and what causes it? We spoke to Professor Judy Grisel, a behavioral neuroscientist and the bestselling author of Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction. Judy spoke about her research, as well as her own journey of addiction and recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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Decolonizing Sexuality Ft. Kaz Lucas 46:44

3+ y ago46:44

46:44

In this episode, we chat to queer activist, sex educator and podcaster; Kaz Lucas. Kaz talks about decolonizing sexuality and creating safe spaces. She shares her love of BDSM and gives her tips on where to begin with exploring kink and fetish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Rosalind Anketell & Nikila Cranage

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Does Ethical Porn Exist? Ft. Jet Setting Jasmine 56:38

3+ y ago56:38

56:38

Have you ever wondered if the porn you watch is ethical? We spoke to adult entertainer, educator, filmmaker and clinical psychologist Jet Setting Jasmine about what ethical porn really is, how to find it, and why diversity is so important in porn. Plus she gives us an introduction to BDSM. Season two is sponsored by Modibodi See omnystudio.com/list…

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Recognising Coercive Control Ft. Jess Hill 49:50

3+ y ago49:50

49:50

In this episode, we chat to domestic abuse campaigner and award-winning journalist Jess Hill. She gives us an in-depth introduction to coercive control, de-bunks some harmful myths about domestic abuse, and recognises the powerful ways that women resist. Listeners are advised that this episode discusses domestic abuse. Season two is sponsored by Mo…

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Am I Nonbinary? Ft. Jamie J LeClaire 57:31

3+ y ago57:31

57:31

In the first episode of season 2, we chat to nonbinary sex educator, performer and writer Jamie J LeClaire. We talk about what it means to be nonbinary and why representation matters, tips for those navigating gender identity and sex, and ethical porn. Season two is sponsored by Modibodi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Gay Conversion Therapy Ft. Elena Joy Thurston 59:43

4y ago59:43

59:43

Many believe Gay Conversion Therapy went away in the 60s. It didn't. Sadly, it's still very real. This week we speak to Elena Joy Thurston about spirituality and religion, her experience with Gay Conversion Therapy, and how she used mindfulness to recover from it. Elena is an inspirational speaker, writer, and founder of the Pride and Joy Foundatio…

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Solo-Sex, Consent & Non-Monogamy: A Sexy Chat Ft. Ruby Rare 51:10

4y ago51:10

51:10

In this episode, we speak to sex educator Ruby Rare; who is on a mission to get people talking more confidently and inclusively about sex. We speak about navigating consent in polyamorous relationships, the power of unlearning the shame around solo sex, and Ruby’s new book; Sex Ed: A Belated Guide for Adults. Ruby shares vulnerable moments in her o…

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Life After a Cult: Navigating Womanhood, Sexuality & Belief Ft. Lilia Tawara 1:08:36

4y ago1:08:36

1:08:36

This week we speak with Lilia Tarawa, who shares her experience leaving the Gloriavale cult to discover the outside world. Lilia is a writer, public speaker and anti-abuse advocate, known for her viral TED talk and #1 bestselling memoir 'Daughter of Gloriavale: My Life in a Religious Cult' This episode is sponsored by Rosalind's new single Really Y…

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Belonging: Finding Identity Through Contemporary Indigenous Art Ft. Rachael Sarra 41:40

4y ago41:40

41:40

Join us as we chat with the incredibly talented Rachael Sarra, a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Goreng Goreng Country. We discuss contemporary indigenous art, the lack of indigenous education in Australian schools, and how art can express identity and belonging. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following epi…

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The Dark Side of Diet Culture Ft. Caroline Dooner 47:42

4y ago47:42

47:42

Dieting doesn’t work, let’s talk about it. This week Nikila is joined by our editor Namcheja to discuss the dark side of diet culture. Special guest Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet, discusses the trauma of weight stigma, intuitive eating and how we can heal our relationship with food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Finding Confidence: Sex, Dating and Disability Ft. Becky Dann 38:30

4+ y ago38:30

38:30

Join us as we delve into sex, dating and disability. Our guest this week is Becky Dann, a London-based photographer we first discovered on The Undateables, a British TV dating show which follows people living with disability. Becky chatted to us about; navigating dating apps, the limitations of sex education, and how Becky used photography to find …

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Choosing Child-free for Climate Ft. Meghan Kallman & Josephine Ferorelli from Conceivable Future 52:10

4+ y ago52:10

52:10

Many people feel that the effects of Climate Change could influence their reproductive decisions. Whether we decide to have children or not isn’t important. What is vital, is that we consider why we might be asking those questions. This week we chat with the co-founders of Conceivable Future; Meghan Kallman and Josephine Ferorelli, about why the pe…

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Let’s Begin: Starting Anti-Racist Conversations 10:03

4+ y ago10:03

10:03

It’s time to have some uncomfortable conversations. Due to recent events we’ve been having a lot of conversations with fellow white people, around racism and white allyship. This ten-minute episode is meant to be a resource for our fellow white ally’s who struggle to answer some questions around Black Lives Matter. Share it with friends and family …

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Pleasure, Sensuality & Body Intelligence Ft. Vanessa Muradian 52:16

4+ y ago52:16

52:16

This week we’re delving deeper; chatting with Vanessa Muradian about pleasure, how to use body intelligence to get more connected to your body, and try out a few tried and true tricks for sensuality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Rosalind Anketell & Nikila Cranage

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The Menstrual Revolution Ft. Karen Pickering 52:03

4+ y ago52:03

52:03

Join us as we talk about the stigma around periods and interrogate our own shame surrounding menstruation. Our guest this week is Karen Pickering, gender equality specialist and co-author of "About Bloody Time: The Menstrual Revolution We Have to Have." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Sisterhood and Turning Rage Into Action Ft. Marlee Silva from Tiddas4Tiddas 48:22

4+ y ago48:22

48:22

This week we spoke to Marlee Silva from Tiddas 4 Tiddas, a social media platform celebrating Indigenous excellence. We reflected on the power of sisterhood, and how to turn rage into productivity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Rosalind Anketell & Nikila Cranage

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Building Communities through Social Media Ft. Professor Bronwyn Carlson 25:13

4+ y ago25:13

25:13

This week we spoke to Professor Bronwyn Carlson to learn more about social media in indigenous communities, and how we (as white Australians) can support our indigenous communities online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Rosalind Anketell & Nikila Cranage

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Is Data Gendered? Ft. Zoë Condliffe from She's A Crowd 37:29

4+ y ago37:29

37:29

Our lives revolve around data and technology goes hand-in-hand wherever we go. I don’t know about you, but I panic when I don’t know where my phone is. Whether we’re using google maps to find our way around, submitting job applications online or using an app to share photos of our deconstructed latte to our friends – we are unwittingly producing da…

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The Sex Talk: Why Is Sex Literacy Important? Ft. Sam Jones from Smut Buttons 42:01

4+ y ago42:01

42:01

There is nothing like the fear you get when a kid asks you a difficult question. Luckily, as childless women, we just pass the kid back to their parents. We all have our own experiences learning about sex. Was it awkward? What is illuminating? This week we chatted to sex-expert Sam Jones from smutbuttons.com to talk about why sex literacy is import…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Nikila Cranage Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Bad Behavior

Rosalind Anketell & Nikila Cranage

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Financial Literacy ft Christina Hobbs 49:41

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Intimacy in Film Ft. Intimacy Coordinator Ita O'Brien 38:57

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Humor as Resistance, Stolen Art and Thoughtful Allyship Ft. Aretha Brown 38:37

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What is Compulsory Heterosexuality? Ft. Alayna Joy 41:59

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Queer Community, Sex-Work and a Novel Debut Ft. Tilly Lawless author of 'Nothing But My Body' 48:02

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Unlearning Fatphobia Ft. Virgie Tovar 46:43

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Addiction and the Mind Ft. Professor Judy Grisel 1:00:25

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Decolonizing Sexuality Ft. Kaz Lucas 46:44

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Does Ethical Porn Exist? Ft. Jet Setting Jasmine 56:38

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Recognising Coercive Control Ft. Jess Hill 49:50

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Am I Nonbinary? Ft. Jamie J LeClaire 57:31

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Gay Conversion Therapy Ft. Elena Joy Thurston 59:43

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Solo-Sex, Consent & Non-Monogamy: A Sexy Chat Ft. Ruby Rare 51:10

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Life After a Cult: Navigating Womanhood, Sexuality & Belief Ft. Lilia Tawara 1:08:36

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Belonging: Finding Identity Through Contemporary Indigenous Art Ft. Rachael Sarra 41:40

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The Dark Side of Diet Culture Ft. Caroline Dooner 47:42

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Finding Confidence: Sex, Dating and Disability Ft. Becky Dann 38:30

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Choosing Child-free for Climate Ft. Meghan Kallman & Josephine Ferorelli from Conceivable Future 52:10

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Let’s Begin: Starting Anti-Racist Conversations 10:03

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Pleasure, Sensuality & Body Intelligence Ft. Vanessa Muradian 52:16

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The Menstrual Revolution Ft. Karen Pickering 52:03

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Sisterhood and Turning Rage Into Action Ft. Marlee Silva from Tiddas4Tiddas 48:22

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Building Communities through Social Media Ft. Professor Bronwyn Carlson 25:13

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Is Data Gendered? Ft. Zoë Condliffe from She's A Crowd 37:29

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The Sex Talk: Why Is Sex Literacy Important? Ft. Sam Jones from Smut Buttons 42:01

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