Let‘s Talk About Sex with Lynn and Jen

Following up on a discussion that was sparked by our last episode, we turn our focus to the other end of the life spectrum--grandparenting. Both of us had grandfathers that were formative to our lives, and we share about those relationships. Lynn is in the early years of being a grandmother and she talks about her experiences with that. How have major societal shifts affected the grandparenting ro...

Childcare now costs more than in-state public college tuition in America. Let that sink in for a moment. Lynn and Jen are here to talk about the childcare crisis in America, what we can do about it, and how come it matters even for people who aren't birthing children. Since we're in California, we mostly talk about the California statistics, which you can see here . For those of you in other state...

It's been a while since we've had a Spotlight on Sex! In this epsiode we share observations and questions that came up for us when we read this  blogpost by professor Brian Leiter regarding a letter written in support of professor Avital Ronell, who is apparently the accused in a Title IX investigation at NYU. What are your thoughts? Have we introduced an idea you'd like us to explore in greater d...

Thanks for your patience with us everyone! We've been swamped with work and are finally getting caught up. We recorded this epsiode in April, close to Equal Pay Day 2018, which was April 10th this year. Listen in as we talk about what Equal Pay Day is, and why it matters. If you want more details, you can check out  http://www.equalpaytoday.org/equalpaydays/ . Thanks for being one of our listeners...

This audition of Benjamin Glaze for American Idol has been controversial in the era of #MeToo. Lynn and Jen share their views, and discuss questions that have been raised by the public, such as is this sexual harassment? What questions do you have about it? What are your opinions? We'd love to hear from you!

For a long time misogyny has been defined as a mans's deep-seated hatred of all women, but what if this isn't quite right? It doesn't explain how these men are hostile to some women but not others. In 'Down Girl', Kate Manne introduces a refined definition that does. Listen in as Lynn and Jen discuss what they've learned from the book!

Dr. Lynn Ponton and Jennifer Wong, LMFT, share their thoughts about the voices we hear in our heads.  

Lynn and Jen are back to unpack what it means to be "complicit".

Dr. Lynn and Jen, LMFT, talk about the toll of work-life on women doctors. Share your stories and comments on twitter https://twitter.com/TalkingSexPod or at info@talkingsexpodcast.com

Dr. Lynn Ponton and Jennifer Wong discuss how Victoria's Secret fashion show is selling objectification as empowerment.

The New Year is a time associated with change, new beginnings, and new commitments to a better quality of life. Are you thinking about finding yourself a therapist? Lynn and Jen discuss what to look for in your search. Therapy is an opportunity to develop a trusting bond with a professional, offering you the security to explore and become your best self. Thanks for being one of our listeners. Happ...

Dr. Lynn Ponton and Jennifer Wong, LMFT are talking about Larry Nassar, abuse, and red flags.

Lynn and Jen break down the https://babe.net/2018/01/13/aziz-ansari-28355 article about Aziz Ansari to talk about seduction, sexual scripts, and harassment. In a tribune at the "World", a collective of 100 women, including Catherine Millet, Ingrid Caven and Catherine Deneuve, affirms its rejection of a certain feminism that expresses a "hatred of men". http://lemde.fr/2AHboay Finally, another arti...

Lynn and Jen get into the topic of sexual shame, sparked by this article "Why Does Dating Men Make Me Feel Like Shit" by Emma Lindsay https://twitter.com/SassyDotLove https://medium.com/@emmalindsay/why-does-dating-men-make-me-feel-like-shit-12c25e539021

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Dr. Lynn Ponton and Jennifer Wong, LMFT talk about "Emotional Labor" sparked by the article http://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a12780277/emotional-labor-men-respond/ "Men Everywhere Finally Understand Emotional Labor" by Gemma Hartley

Lynn and Jen revisit the issue of the Alabama Senate Race, sexual harassment and abuse amidst political polarization. They shine the spotlight on two women who have chosen to take action.....and of course we had a little bit more to add on after that WIN!!!

Lynn and Jen discuss the resignation of Senator Al Franken, and suggests systems to address this problem going forward. Like us on Facebook.com/talkingsexpod for links they discuss and to share your thoughts about the episode!

Dr. Lynn and Jennifer, LMFT are talking about Roy Moore, politics, and believing women. Send stories, topic suggestions, and anything else to info@talkingsexpodcast.com Like our page at Facebook.com/talkingsexpod, and leave us a 5-star review wherever you get podcasts.

A surprisingly empowering talk about a dark subject. Get in on the conversation with Lynn and Jen as they discuss signs of abuse in children and adolescents. This is a great episode for parents or teens. Send emails to info@talkingsexpodcast.com

Head over to the Facebook page to check out links mentioned in the episode! www.facebook.com/talkingsexpod and email us to tell us your thoughts on the episode at info@talkingsexpodcast.com. This week's episode started out as a discussion about an article, but grew into examining sexual abuse and harassment from a framework used with alcoholism. Listen in to see what that means.

Lynn and Jen discuss going home for the holidays when you have to deal with challenging family members. They provide coping strategies for you to put to use this holiday season. They make sure to address how to deal with people bringing up controversial topics, including sexual harassment and abuse that is in the news and media.

Dr. Lynn and Jen get into sexuality in regards to children. Check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/talkingsexpod Also, subscribe, share, rate, and review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! We're also on Twitter www.twitter.com/talkingsexpod. You can send emails to info@talkingsexpodcast.com or via our Facebook page!

Is it possible to separate the art from the artist? What happens when someone's life is part of the art? Dr. Lynn and Jen, LMFT, open up this spotlight to talk about just that. If you want to share your stories or topic suggestions with the hosts, send an email to info@talkingsexpodcast.com and check us out on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/talkingsexpod