Broad World
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This is Broad World, the podcast. And I'm your host, Stef Vassos.
In season one, I'll be digging into a myriad of topics that affect women, alongside experts and everyday women who are living these experiences:
The orgasm gap and women's sexuality
The influence of social media on teen girls
Women in cannabis
Body image issues and how to conquer them
and more!
Broad World
1y ago
Bless those gals who burned their bras in the 1960's women's movement, making way for us to have a seat at the table — but did that actually just put more on our plates? As we slowly shift towards true gender equality, there's a lot of conversation around emotional labour and domestic duties still being imbalanced in heterosexual relationships.
My guest, Jen Rainnie, is a single mother, athlete, business owner, friend, and traveller who has found her footing in the big question: can women really have it all? We're talking about what that means to her, how to find your recipe for b ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
Consensual non-monogamy is still taboo and can bring up feelings of fear, jealousy, and insecurity for many people. However, with infidelity being one of the top reasons for divorce, I'm curious about the data around how a polyamorous lifestyle can actually bring many couples together in truth and connection.
I sat down with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother, Ph.D., a registered psychologist and head of the UBC Perinatal Anxiety Research Lab to explore the topic of ethical non-monogamy.
In this episode, she answers all of my burning questions:
What exactly is ethical non-monogamy?
Are we ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
Consensual non-monogamy is still taboo and can bring up feelings of fear, jealousy, and insecurity for many people. However, with infidelity being one of the top reasons for divorce, I'm curious about the data around how a polyamorous lifestyle can actually bring many couples together in truth and connection.
I sat down with Dr. Nichole Fairbrother, Ph.D., a registered psychologist and head of the UBC Perinatal Anxiety Research Lab to explore the topic of ethical non-monogamy.
In this episode, she answers all of my burning questions:
What exactly is ethical non-monogamy?
Are we ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
TW: Domestic violence, war, pregnancy loss.
Resilience isn't something we are born with, it's something we cultivate. Elly Seddon joins me today to talk about some of the hardships that have helped her become the successful lawyer, wife, and mother that she is today. Hardships including living in a refugee camp, surviving domestic abuse, and challenges and loss in her fertility journey.
We'll also discuss how her experience with domestic violence and her knowledge of the legal system have inspired her makeup/jewelry line Bulletproof Cosmetics. Partial proceeds fund the Bulletproof Foundation ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
Women's health has historically taken a backseat to general medical studies. Pelvic floor therapy is often an afterthought with child birth, and other than that completely ignored. Kate von Schellwitz, MPT and pelvic floor therapist, sits down to talk about the importance of understanding, maintaining, and rehabilitating your pelvic floor whether you're an expectant mother, postpartum, or planning to remain child free.
Kate's IG: @physio.kate
Kate's website: gravidaphysio.com ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
Clinical counsellor, Kaitlin Stephens, takes us on a journey to understand the impact of body dysmorphia and the toxic image culture that has permeated society for years. Through education, awareness, and self-love, we uncover the transformation towards something greater than body positivity. Discover how early experiences shape our perceptions, as we seek to empower women to embrace the vessels that carry us through the world, challenge harmful stereotypes, and foster a healthier relationship with their bodies.
Episode highlights:
Body Image in Media and Society: Delve into the powerful infl ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
Women's health has historically taken a backseat to general medical studies. Pelvic floor therapy is often an afterthought with child birth, and other than that completely ignored. Kate von Schellwitz, MPT and pelvic floor therapist, sits down to talk about the importance of understanding, maintaining, and rehabilitating your pelvic floor whether you're an expectant mother, postpartum, or planning to remain child free.
Kate's IG: @physio.kate
Kate's website: gravidaphysio.com ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
As a woman, it’s pretty important to me that there’s a huge orgasm gap between men and women. Why is that, and how can women get theirs? I sat down with Gigi Engle, an award-winning author and certified sex educator, to unpack this.
Gigi isn’t a stranger to ruffling some feathers — her blunt and honest articles on sexuality have gone viral and started valuable online conversations, even getting groups to chime in who normally wouldn’t. Our conversation definitely took on that unapologetic tone as we covered how we can empower women to take charge of their own pleasure, and close that ga ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
Clinical counsellor, Kaitlin Stephens, takes us on a journey to understand the impact of body dysmorphia and the toxic image culture that has permeated society for years. Through education, awareness, and self-love, we uncover the transformation towards something greater than body positivity. Discover how early experiences shape our perceptions, as we seek to empower women to embrace the vessels that carry us through the world, challenge harmful stereotypes, and foster a healthier relationship with their bodies.
Episode highlights:
Body Image in Media and Society: Delve into the powerful infl ..read more
Broad World
1y ago
And I’m your host, Stef Vassos.
In season one, I’ll be digging into a myriad of topics that affect women, alongside experts and everyday women who are living these experiences.
The orgasm gap and women's sexuality
The influence of social media on teen girls
Women in cannabis
Body image issues and how to conquer them
and more!
Broad World started as a blog in 2012 when I was 20-something, living abroad, and traveling to more than 50 countries. Everywhere I went, I was meeting dynamic, accomplished women who were masters in their fields — sisters from the middle east shattering clothing ..read more