Gender identity and pronouns

“Never be ashamed, and never tone it down, because your visibility has the ability to save lives.” – Dr Vik Fraser This episode of TACT is about gender identity and pronouns. Jen Seyderhelm’s guest is Dr Vik Fraser, Executive Director of A Gender Agenda. Jen and Vik talk about being intersex or endosex, why it…

Contraception, pregnancy and babies

Contraception works to prevent pregnancy and some methods can also protect yourself and others from contracting a sexually transmitted infection. You may have heard about condoms, the pill, the implant (aka “the rod”) or you may not. The list of contraception options is extensive and can appear overwhelming. Talking to a medical professional can help…

Respectful relationships

Respectful relationships – both romantic and platonic – are an important part of a healthy life. These connections are critical for both our mental and physical health, and they have the ability to bring out the best in us. Unfortunately, so many of us aren’t taught how to start and maintain healthy relationships and are…

Mental health, wellbeing and resilience

“When you’re young, all you want to do is fit in, but what I would encourage people to do is realise that there’s someone else who feels the same way as you, or is struggling with the same decision that you’re struggling with, and that’s where you can find your community” – Dr Kate Grarock…

Sex

Let’s talk about sex. In this episode of TACT, Jen is joined by Kym Robinson to get to the heart of those topics many of us think of as too intimate or embarrassing to discuss. Jen and Kym talk candidly about a range of issues surrounding intimacy, sexual health and communication. Kym is a sex…

Body image

This episode of TACT is about body image. What are the biggest contributors to a person’s body image, positive or negative? What are ways we can improve our own thoughts and feelings about our bodies? What can we do if we’re worried about the visible effects a negative body image is having on someone? What…

Being an advocate for yourself

In this episode, Jen Seyderhelm is joined by TACT collaborator Jodie Kirkness to talk about how you can be your own best health advocate. Jodie is a journalist at Women’s Health Matters and a promoter of patient self-advocacy. At age 17, Jodie was diagnosed with a high-grade malignant Phyllodes tumour that resulted in five weeks…

Season preview

In this TACT season preview, Jen Seyderhelm chats with University of Canberra students at a Faculty of Arts and Design morning tea about sex, dating, bodies, pronouns and more! The first full episode of TACT will hit your podcast feed in a couple of weeks. TACT is made possible thanks to a YWCA and Beyond Bank grant,…