{"podcast":{"title":"Unzipping Taboos: Candid Conversations about Sex","slug":"unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802","podcast_index_feed_id":7040802,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f70292c8/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://milsteinhealthconsulting.com/unzipping-taboos","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41341410/41341410-1717118121665-66065d05ffd11.jpg","author":"Dr Sue and Charlie","episode_count":88,"summary":"Join hosts Dr Sue & Charlie on \"Unzipping Taboos\" as they delve into the intricate & often challenging landscape of sex, & all things related to it. Each episode will be an open conversation on a different topic. Through their engaging discussions, listeners will gain insight into the complexities of sex, & how to talk about this deeply personal subject. Whether you're a seasoned advocate for sexual liberation or someone who finds the topic daunting, \"Unzipping Taboos\" offers a safe space to explore the nuances of human sexuality, challenge preconceptions, & help make the subject less taboo","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802"},"episode":{"title":"Taking a Beat: Self Care in the Middle of Hard News","slug":"taking-a-beat-self-care-in-the-middle-of-hard-news","published_at":"2026-02-11T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802/taking-a-beat-self-care-in-the-middle-of-hard-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unzippingtaboos/episodes/Taking-a-Beat-Self-Care-in-the-Middle-of-Hard-News-e3en5e0","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f70292c8/podcast/play/115102592/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-6%2F417565711-44100-2-3b3a0bd2d090c.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we pause. In response to recent current events, we made the intentional choice to set aside what we had planned and instead focus on care for anyone feeling heavy, activated, or emotionally overwhelmed right now. This is a conversation about how moments like this can land in our bodies, not just our thoughts. We talk about why repeated exposure to stories of sexual violence can be destabilizing, and why being compassionate doesn’t require taking in every detail. We discuss the importance of boundaries—around media, around sharing personal experiences, and around the quiet pressure survivors often feel to explain themselves. Protecting your mental health isn’t avoidance; it’s an act of care. We also sit with the anger and grief that can surface when harm feels ongoing and unresolved. Rather than trying to fix or rush past those feelings, we talk about how to make space for them without being consumed—through limits, support, and gentleness with ourselves. This episode isn’t about analysis or answers. It’s about slowing down, breathing, and remembering that you’re allowed to step back, ask for help, and take care of yourself. If you’re struggling, you’re not broken. You don’t have to carry it alone. If you need someone to talk to, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 by chat and phone 24/7. If you’re looking for an online support group, try some of the resources from the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. If you have a story, thoughts and/or a topic or question for Dr. Sue and Charlie please share your ideas here: ⁠Show suggestions","meta_description":"In this episode, we pause. In response to recent current events, we made the intentional choice to set aside what we had planned and instead focus on care…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1975,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802/episodes/taking-a-beat-self-care-in-the-middle-of-hard-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unzipping-taboos-candid-conversations-about-sex-7040802/taking-a-beat-self-care-in-the-middle-of-hard-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}