Inner Momologue with Ash Kelsch

Tune in this week and discover why it's important that we not only celebrate Pride Month, but also consider in what ways we are taking for granted the rights heterosexual couples and our internal biases. 

This week Lauren and I wanted to take a moment to share with you how we met and why we chose to work together on this podcast. However, after hearing the news of the Uvalde Elementary School Shooting we felt the need to talk about the impact guns are having on our communities, overall psyche and the feeling of helplessness. 

I have to believe that we as a society agree on more than we think, starting with our wellbeing and protection. Listen in as we discuss why we feel like we are being held hostage, the hypocrisy in thinking and that despite our different beliefs, we can do better for our children. 

If we don’t know the meaning of consent and how to engage with it, how can we teach our kids? This week, I’m revisiting my conversation with Dr. Solomon where we discuss how consent has changed since what we were taught growing up, why there is no black and white definition, and the model of consent we’re trying to move into. 

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In this episode, Lauren and I talk about rape culture, rape myths, and how we can educate people to take responsibility for their actions. We discuss the problem with saying “boys will be boys,” the harmful patriarchal messaging passed down for generations and ingrained into us as a society, and how we might be subtly contributing to this messaging.

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Join us this week for an informative conversation about sex and consent with Dr. Jennifer Litner of Embrace Sexual Wellness. Hear why there is not a one-size-fits-all for sex education and kids, what age parents should start having these conversations with their kids, and some suggestions to help you do so.

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Listen in this week as Olivia shares her journey of using plant medicine to reconnect with her disassociated body and reclaim her story. Hear her experience of healing her relationship with herself and her body, how her relationships with her family and friends have changed since doing this work, and her advice to people feeling stuck and frozen after experiencing assault.

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This week, Shandi Nichelle, Founder and CEO of FREEWELL, shares her experience of sexual assault, the shame that comes with assault, how she’s healed, and how she’s helping others heal as well. We discuss substance abuse among survivors and her passion for helping survivors of human trafficking, and Shandi shares her advice to anybody listening who feels shame after sexual assault and is afraid to speak up.

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This week, hear Alicia’s experience of being intersex, how her childhood and the rest of her life has been affected by this, and what we can do as allies to support the intersex community. Hear Alicia’s advice to parents and caregivers of intersex children or intersex children who are unsure of how to have the conversation, and some incredible resources available to intersex people.

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This week, spiritual coach and LGBTQ advocate Chris Tomkins shares some practical tips, tools, exercises, and advice to help you teach your kids about inclusivity. We’re uncovering the blind spots we may face as parents and caregivers, discussing the importance of educating our kids on bullying and queerphobia, and showing you how to talk to your children about LGBTQ+ people and matters.

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Join us this week as we explore people’s perceptions around gender and identity, where they come from, and how to stop placing things in binary boxes. There is a lot to unpack here, but the key is staying open, so we're showing you why you don’t need to understand the inner details of somebody’s identity but you do need to be respectful.

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