Best Rayane Podcasts (2024)

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“Help, I Can’t Orgasm!” 33:08

1d ago33:08

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We’ve covered almost all the different disorders under the umbrella of sexual dysfunction. Today, we’ll be covering anorgasmia, which is the delay, absence, or reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations. As you've likely heard in previous conversations, most sexual dysfunctions are interconnected and often one leads to another. It's important to cons…

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Get Children Out of Schools! And Let Them Play. With Dr. Peter Gray | Reupload 1:05:50

1d ago1:05:50

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In last week's episode, our guest Adam shared that he wanted to homeschool his son. A few years ago, I would have frowned at the idea of homeschooling. I would have thought of it as something very marginal, cultish and detrimental to the future prospects of any kids. But not anymore. Today, I think that the institution of school is detrimental to k…

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A Vegan Father Speaks Up. With Adam Walsh | Ep. 54 1:19:35

8d ago1:19:35

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For this episode, we are shedding light on the challenge of raising a vegan kid in a non vegan world. And to discuss this topic, I have with me Adam Walsh, an animal rights activist, a long-time vegan and a father who has deeply thought about how to successfully transmit his values to his son. Order "Bacon is a Vegetable" Now: https://a.co/d/8di230…

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The Traitors NZ (series 1, episodes 6-10) - parting gifts, wasted shields, and budget missions 39:32

10d ago39:32

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In this episode, Rayan, Wilf, and Ivan return to continue their review of episodes 6 to 10 in the first series of The Traitors NZ. From parting gifts to wasted shields, from budget missions to questionable hosting decisions, and with a little game of "bang to rights, trash traitor, and lucky guess", no stones are left unturned in the podcast where …

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Preventing Vegan Kids from Consuming Animals. With Tracey Winter Glover | Ep. 53 1:11:36

15d ago1:11:36

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Being an adult and vegan is already tough in terms of social pressure: it is not a surprise that most vegans will fall back to consuming animal products. So imagine how it is for kids who are raised vegans. What do they have to counter the carnist message they hear repeated in school, among friends and from parents? How have we equipped them to per…

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Captain Watson's Wrongful Detention & Political Dysfunction. With Rep. David Michel | Ep. 52 1:38:44

24d ago1:38:44

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As you might know, Captain Paul Watson, the founder of sea Shepherd and the Paul Watson Foundation, has been arrested in July of this year by Denmark's authorities. and this podcast is your chance to learn more about what's happening since we are talking to someone who is in close contact to Paul: representative David Michel. David Michel is an Ame…

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Waking Up from the Nightmare of Animal Testing. With Madeline Krasno | Ep. 51 1:30:22

29d ago1:30:22

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From 2011 to 2013, Madeline cared for over 500 monkeys at UW-Madison’s Harlow Primate Research Laboratory, an experience that left her with PTSD and ignited her passion for change. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Justify, Madeline leads a nonprofit dedicated to advancing science without human or animal suffering. Justify provides a supporti…

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Lube Up: Everything You Need to Know About Lubricant 25:00

1M ago25:00

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When you search online or walk down a store and find yourself in the lube aisle, it can be overwhelming knowing which kind is the best for YOU. Our episode today focuses on the different types of lubricants and why some may be better for your lifestyle or sexual health. We talk through common lubricants like silicone and water-based plus “natural” …

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The Traitors NZ (series 1, episodes 1-5) - too many men, risky moves, and a very demure murderBNB. 33:46

1M ago33:46

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Kia Ora! This week, Rayan, Wilf, and Ivan discuss episodes 1 to 5 of the first series of The Traitors NZ. From risky traitors' moves to too many men, from the very demure AirBNB to the Willy Wonkaesque host, and from risky missions to bad pool, there is so much to discuss on the podcast where we watch reality TV so you don't have to! Hosted on Acas…

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The Buddha For Veganism. With Bob Isaacson & Ardjani Puig | Ep. 50 1:19:52

1M ago1:19:52

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As the only Buddhist Animal Advocacy organization in the world, Dharma Voices For Animals is uniquely positioned to use the relationships and contacts they have developed in the Buddhist world during the past 13 years to make our voice on behalf of animals even stronger. Donate to Dharma Voices For Animals: https://www.dharmavoicesforanimals.org/do…

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Learning by Listening 44:12

1M ago44:12

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Conversation - an undervalued opportunity to learn new things and gain new perspectives. But how can we become better listeners? Joined by communication expert Ryan Warriner, executive coach, university professor, author, and keynote speaker, this episode delves into the topic of human communication and effective listening.…

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This Is How We Win. With Jareb Gleckel | Ep. 49 55:59

2M ago55:59

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What if I told you that some smart people came up with a viable strategy to end factory farming for good. A way to channel all our activism in the most impactful way. A roadmap telling you where this animal rights struggle ends. This master plan comes in the form of a legal article titled: A New Age of Animal Law, written by three animal rights law…

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Testosterone (It's Not Just a Male Hormone) 34:00

2M ago34:00

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Testosterone, a hormone often thought of as a male hormone, is surprisingly still extremely important for females. But it’s far more than just a sex hormone—it can affect the brain, muscle, fat, bone, and nerves. Similarly to other hormones, we see testosterone levels decrease with age. Published studies have shown, however, the benefits of testost…

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Veterinarians Are Not The Villains. With Dr. Heath, Dr. Zamzow & Dr. Gianni | Ep. 48 1:27:13

2M ago1:27:13

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Two months ago, in Austin, Texas, the American Veterinary Medical Association held a convention where its House Delegates voted to codify ventilation shut down mass killings as part of its new Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics. Basically giving their blessing to Big Ag for killing hundreds of pigs or poultry at once by shutting off air supply…

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Special Episode - Walking from London to Liverpool, mental health, and Ivan’s flatulence problem (in support of CALM) 37:31

2M ago37:31

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In this special episode, Rayan, Wilf and Ivan take a break from watching reality TV as Rayan joins Wilf and Ivan at the middle point of their incredible "walk & talk" from London to Liverpool in support of CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). Together, they discuss mental health struggles, their journey so far, and Ivan's intestinal problems. …

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Debate: Can We Do Better? With Robert Cheeke, George Martin & An Pham | Ep. 47 1:11:00

2M ago1:11:00

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I believe we all want to see a world where veganism is the norm. But, sadly, opportunities to explore critically our different perspectives and beliefs in reaching that goal are rare. So, for today, in the name of fostering critical thinking, I decided to gather three influential vegans to debate three important questions: What are the most and lea…

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Crashing The DNC Party. With Robert Grillo | Ep. 46 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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Robert Grillo is an activist, author and speaker for plant-based food system change. He is also the founder and director of Free from Harm, a non profit dedicated to advancing a plant-based, slaughter-free food system through bold and innovative grassroots action. Grillo has organized actions across the country where the powerholders of our food sy…

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Porn: What Does the Research Say? 35:45

2M ago35:45

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We’ve got a big topic today on the podcast: Porn. Don’t let this scare you away because we have lots of research to present! This is another taboo topic that is not routinely talked about in the women’s bathroom or gossip circles, but something that is heavily consumed and not talked enough about. Surprisingly, while porn is most often consumed by …

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Who the Heck Should I Vote For? With Joel Matthews | Ep. 45 1:27:57

2M ago1:27:57

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Have you ever been disappointed by our political class? Thinking that our dearly held values of compassion, as vegans, were simply not represented. Feeling politically homeless. Well, today let's confront those sentiments. Let's have an open conversation on the left, the right, and the place of veganism in that political theater. To discuss this to…

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Confronting A Dog Meat Farmer. With Molly Elwood | Ep. 44 1:24:01

3M ago1:24:01

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"Set the table with man's best meat. Elwood's Organic Dog Meat has been family-owned and operated for over two generations. We're dedicated to offering our friends and neighbors the best, sustainably raised dog meat available. Unlike some farms, our pups never receive antibiotics and spend little time cooped up. They have access to green pastures d…

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More Than Lack of Interest—Arousal Disorder 47:00

3M ago47:00

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Today, we're covering sexual interest and arousal disorder. This is one of the 5 different types of sexual dysfunction which include: female sexual interest/arousal disorder, female orgasmic disorder, genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, substance/medication-induced sexual dysfunction, and other specified or unspecified sexual dysfunction. It i…

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Painful Sex During Postpartum (Dyspareunia) 32:56

3M ago32:56

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On this episode we’re focusing on dyspareunia in the postpartum period, which means pain with sex or penetration after birth. It’s important to remember that this condition can be really difficult given it is also associated with a life transition of welcoming home a newborn and navigating your relationship with your partner during this time. We'll…

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Painful Sex in Menopause (Dyspareunia) 24:17

3M ago24:17

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Here at Sex on Call, our personal expert on menopause is Maddie. She has her certification with North American Menopause Society and she is deeply passionate about all things menopause. Today, we are focusing on pain with sex in connection to menopause. As women can spend up to 40% of their life in menopause, many experience side effects from the d…

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The Mole S2 (Part 1) - accounting concerns, hand-holding crimes, and who is the mole? 36:09

3M ago36:09

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In this episode, Rayan, Wilf, and Ivan leave no stones unturned in their review of Netflix's The Mole's second series. From accounting concerns to an urgent need for the sloppy kiss police, from missing batteries to our guesses on the identity of the mole, and from Malaysian food markets to concerning heists, nothing escapes the watchful eye of our…

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Are Aphrodisiacs Real? 21:27

4M ago21:27

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In this episode, we're breaking down research behind aphrodisiacs, which are natural substances that supposedly help with sexual desire and/or performance! In our conversation, we break down the origin of the word aphrodisiacs and its reference to Greek mythology. We also mention evidence about “mainstream” aphrodisiacs including chocolate, alcohol…

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The Traitors US S2 (Part 2) - a traitor’s fall from heights, Fergus returns, and the worst traitor move ever? 41:19

4M ago41:19

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In this episode, Rayan, Wilf, and Ivan conclude their two-part review of the second series of The Traitors US. From the fall of our favourite traitor to recruitment failures, from the Bravo idiocracy to the worst traitor's move ever, and from Fergus's welcome return to a faithful’s shock exit, they leave no stone unturned in this week's episode of …

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The Traitors US S2 (Part 1) - Parvati vs. Peter, ordeeeer, and no "bravos" for the housewives! 41:26

4M ago41:26

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Rayan, Wilf, and Ivan celebrate the return of The Traitors US to BBC iPlayer with a two-part review of the happenings of their favourite Scottish castle by the people who've been there, done that, and got the t-shirt! This week, they look at the Parvati vs. Peter feud and Dan's downfall; ordeeeer around the roundtable and an alliance that won't get…

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My Call For Action. 1:25:17

5M ago1:25:17

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The Real Microsanctuary Life. With Jessica, Tracey & Ximena : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1495791/ Breaking Down Border Walls. With Myles Traphagen : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1477292/ Reminding You of Slaughterhouses. With Dr. Amy Fitzgerald : https://rss.com/podcasts/veganreport/1448618/ Lebanon Goes Vegan. With Georges G. Hay…

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Understanding Endometriosis: An Interview with Dr. Rayan Elkattah 1:05:33

5M ago1:05:33

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Join us for our first guest episode with Dr. Elkattah. Dr. Elkattah was one of Maddie’s preceptors and biggest mentors. He is truly someone who has spent his career illuminating the complexity of women’s health and helps to encourage other professionals to all of the component’s that can contribute to pelvic pain and pain with intercourse; More imp…

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Beyond Pleasure: The Value of Vibrators 46:41

5M ago46:41

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This week, we're starting the conversation about our favorite pleasure tool: Vibrators. These “toys,” which were first created for doctors to help relieve women of “hysteria" (no joke), have become a staple for many bedside nightstands. It was even the fifth household appliance to electrified, and for good reason at that! Remarkably, though, vibrat…

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The Fortune Hotel (Part 2) - epic swaps, shared breakfasts, and broken alliances 36:13

5M ago36:13

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Rayan, Wilf, and Ivan are back to discuss the second and final week of The Fortune Hotel (ITV1). From epic strategies to not-so-epic strokes of luck, from Will and Jo-Ann's last swap to Sam and Aysha's surprise gameplay, and from shared croissants at breakfast to broken alliances at dinner, no stone is left unturned by Rayan, Wilf, and Ivan on the …

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The Real Microsanctuary Life. With Jessica, Tracey & Ximena | Ep. 43 1:06:25

5M ago1:06:25

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Are Micro sanctuaries the future of the animal protection movement? From Columbia to Alabama, microsanctuary owners share their thoughts, insights and struggle for a behind the scenes group conversation. Jessica Wallace, founder of The Farm Micro Sanctuary: https://www.instagram.com/lopinalong_thefarm/ Tracey Winter, founder of Sweet Peeps Microsan…

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The Case For Vegan Entrepreneurship. With Maxime Sigouin | Ep. 42 1:00:32

5M ago1:00:32

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Maxime is a fitness coach, with over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is also an athlete who has competed in Ironman and Spartan races, as well as cycling events. But most importantly, he is the founder of Fit Vegan Coaching, a company offering coaching for people who want to get into shape. In this episode We talked about everyth…

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The Fortune Hotel (Part 1) - poisoned chalices, room service, and is it a Traitors dupe? 33:08

6M ago33:08

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This week, Rayan, Wilf, and Ivan return to the podcast to debate ITV1's brand new series of The Fortune Hotel. Together, they debate whether the show's casting has hit the mark and whether the show is a copycat of The Traitors; they discuss Claire and Daniel's luck and Jae and Cherish's daring move; and they laugh about Stephen Mangan's room servic…

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When Sex Feels Painful (Dyspareunia) 55:02

6M ago55:02

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Plain and simple: Sexual activity should not hurt. With over 40% of women experiencing pain with sex (known as dyspareunia), this topic is an important one. In this episode, we talk through what a diagnosis of dyspareunia includes, how we assess for this, what other things have to be ruled out, and how this affects far more than just your sex life.…

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Breaking Down Border Walls. With Myles Traphagen | Ep. 41 1:11:14

6M ago1:11:14

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When talking about border walls, we hear a lot about immigrants and immigration policies. But what we never hear about are the animals. And does it affect their lives when, you know, you build a fence stretching hundreds of kilometers or miles across their habitats? To discuss this topic, I have with me Myles Traphagen. Myles Traphagen coordinates …

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The Real Sanctuary Life. With Diana, Sally, Gwendolyn & Cat | Ep. 40 1:57:52

6M ago1:57:52

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This week, take an exclusive look behind the curtains of some of your favorite animal sanctuaries. Discover the life and drive of the animal rights leaders who run those sanctuaries. And learn from their insightful experience dealing with the worst and best of humanity. Diana Goodrich Co-Director Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest : https://chimpsnw.or…

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Self-Love: The Magic of Masturbation 33:50

6M ago33:50

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“The most consistent sex will be the love affair you have with yourself. Masturbation will get you through childhood, puberty, romance, marriage, and divorce, and it will see you through old age.” - Betty Dodson. We explore in this episode the often shameful discussions around the topic of masturbation (or "self-love"). Episode 3 highlights the ben…

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Are Social Media Undermining Vegan Advocacy? 9:51

6M ago9:51

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Read the complete article on "The Animals Voice": https://animalsvoice.com/are-social-media-undermining-vegan-advocacy/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganreportpodcast/ Music: In Motion (HD) - From the Soundtrack of "The Social Network"

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Reminding You of Slaughterhouses. With Dr. Amy Fitzgerald | Ep. 39 1:12:00

6M ago1:12:00

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There is one thing that Big Ag absolutely does not want us to talk about. And that is slaughterhouses. So let's talk about them, in depth, for this entire episode. Let's talk about why they are hidden, the harm they cause, not just to animals, but also human societies and the environment. And, most importantly, let's talk about how to close them do…

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Lebanon Goes Vegan. With Georges G. Hayek | Ep. 38 1:10:36

7M ago1:10:36

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Today, I invite you to travel to Lebanon, in the heart of the Middle East, and get inspired by the success story of Lebanese Vegans, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the cause of animal rights in the Arab world. To discuss this topic, I have with me Georges Hayek, the founder of Lebanese Vegans, and the man behind the first vegan hospital ever, …

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The Clitoris (She's Shy) 30:41

7M ago30:41

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In most episodes, one of us will take a deep dive on a particular topic. This week, Larisa is walking us through research and information all about the clitoris. We'll walk through all the parts of the clitoris, those seen and unseen. We'll also discuss how the clitoris responds to arousal and why this small organ plays SUCH a crucial role in pleas…

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The Big O 25:11

7M ago25:11

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In our first episode we're looking back to history to find the earliest mentions of a female orgasm. We'll share texts that date back to medieval times and even quote a nun! We'll also look at research exploring the subject of orgasm and discuss Masters and Johnson's groundbreaking research that is still relevant today! Then we'll talk about why fe…

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Al-Ma‘arri: The World's First Vegan. With Dr. Kevin Blankinship | Ep. 37 1:23:16

7M ago1:23:16

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The first vegan who walked the earth was Abu l-'Ala' Al-Ma"arri أبو العلاء المعري In today's episode, I invite you to discover the extraordinary life of this genius who was thinking of animal ethics long before we were born. A Legend who I want to commemorate and from whom I want to draw insight and inspiration in our current fight for animal right…

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Discover The Art of Compassion Project. With Helen Barker & Francisco Atencio | Ep. 36 1:22:06

7M ago1:22:06

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The Art of Compassion Project is an international art collective supported by over a hundred artists from 28 countries that aims to support the compassionate lifestyle of veganism by donating 100% of proceeds from various art projects to non-profit vegan organizations. Through this effort, it also aims to build a strong international community of v…

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Welcome to Sex on Call! 1:20

7M ago1:20

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Do you remember when you learned where your clitoris was? Is it hard for you to have an orgasm? Have you ever used a vibrator? Do you feel comfortable sharing your sex life (whatever it looks like) with a healthcare professional? Often, the route to a better sex life for us as women should include a better understanding of our physical anatomy and …

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How To Be An Impactful Vegan. With Robert Cheeke | Ep. 35 1:55:41

7M ago1:55:41

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Today is a very special episode, because we are welcoming one of the "15 most influential vegan athletes" according to VegNews. Our guest, Robert Cheeke, is an American bodybuilder and vegan activist, whose most recent book THE IMPACTFUL VEGAN caught my attention. It is a dose of clarity on everything related to vegan and animal advocacy. Pre-order…

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How Cameras Drive Learning and Success for African Women in Media with Amina Mohamed 40:23

7M ago40:23

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Having a camera is so common in the industrialized world that many of us can't imagine being without one. In this episode Amina Mohamed, photographer and founder of Canadian charity Cameras For Girls, speaks about how cameras and learning photography can empower African women to overcome poverty and gender inequality, and reach professional and per…

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Former Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett: Change Everything, Save Culture & How You Can DO Politics 1:07:14

8M ago1:07:14

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Natalie Bennett is one of two Green Party Peers sitting in the House of Lords. She was the leader of the party through the 2015 general election - the ‘Green Surge’. Natalie has a new book out now called Change Everything: How we can rethink, repair and rebuild society. I ask Baroness Bennett to share her vision in the book, covering the potentiall…

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Psychedelics: the Antidote to Speciesism? With Elin Pöllänen | Ep. 34 2:17:20

8M ago2:17:20

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Overcoming depression or an addiction, overcoming PTSD, stimulating creativity, and more to the point of this podcast, gaining a sense of connection with nature, a higher level of empathy towards others (including animals) and even a willingness to become vegan are all transformations that can be triggered by a psychedelic experience. Then, maybe p…

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