Look Down There

Jamie Bates Slone is an Assistant Professor of Ceramics at the University of Oklahoma. She is passionate about capturing the fragility of the human spirit and has found a niche in sculpting vulvas. We talk about the ways we can address our bodily shame, mental illness and how art not only heals the audience, but the artist as well. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Flowerbomb is known as the Bootyful Bottom of Burlesque. She is the director of the Seoul School of Burlesque and the House of Tease. We talk about the effects of censorship on art and why we must continue to fight the good fight. You'll hear about underboob, the dreaded 'vortex' and what it's like to be the FIRST. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Coco Ono is a Los Angeles based performance artist who was born in South Korea and adopted by a Japanese American family. We talk about her project, Sacred Wounds, an online show focused on ritual and subverting the stereotypes of Asian American performers and Private Practices, an art show in LA featuring ephemera from sex workers. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Catherine Blackledge is the author of Raising the Skirt, The Unsung Power of the Vagina. The book dives into the history of pussy flashing through the ages and the yoni worship in matriarchal societies. We talk about all the names for this mysterious part, pleasure, and the extraordinary anatomy of HYENAS! www.catherineblackledge.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Nyssa Care is a women owned company that brings awareness to our transformative years: puberty, post menopause and the 4th trimester. They are the creators of the most innovative 'look down there mirror' called VieVision. It's amazing! We talk about the severe lack of maternity leave, the misinformation and body expectations surrounding pregnancy, and our hopes for a more equitable future. www.nyssacare.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Periods are a part of life but there is so much shame surrounding them. Shari Hussenbocus is a functional dietician and AIP (autoimmune paleo protocol) coach. She helps those with periods and autoimmune issues. We talk about the best times in your cycle to be creative, what to look for when you have your period and how autoimmune diseases can impact your cycle. www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Kaaren Harper is the founder and designer of the exquisite lingerie brand, Layneau. We discuss sensuality in all its forms and how intention and attention to detail create beauty in products and in our lives. We talk about how living in your YES is both a service to others and to yourself. www.layneau.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Miss Miranda is a burlesque star, costume designer, high fashion and fetish model and a feminist. We talk about what it means to pursue a glamour aesthetic and that glamour and feminism are not mutually exclusive. We take a peek behind the curtain and discuss mental health and the freedom, peace, and strength that comes with vulnerability. www.miss-miranda.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

Being a vulva owner can be an experience that is full of shame and trauma but also joy and pleasure. Hilde Atalanta created The Vulva Gallery, a gallery dedicated to the diversity of vulvas. They illustrate vulvas and share beautiful stories on their website and Instagram feed. Check out The Vulva Gallery and you will be immediately supported, empowered and inspired! www.thevulvagallery.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show

You may know this bald beauty from Season 18 of The Voice. Cedrice is a powerful force on and off the stage. We talk about what it is like living with alopecia and the struggles and blessings that come with this autoimmune disease. Check out her music at www.cedricemusic.com www.lookdownthere.com/the-show