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Birds and Bees Podcast

Birds and Bees Podcast

Braxton Dutson

Birds and Bees Podcast is a bi-weekly show geared to educate parents and couples about topics in sexuality to empower parents to feel comfortable in talking to their children about sexual health and couples to talk with each to improve intimacy with each other. The host is Braxton Dutson a certified AASECT sex therapist in Salt Lake City Utah. He interviews professionals to better help listeners understand the complexities and nuances of sexuality in many different contexts. The information is meant to support couples in their personal relationships, and empowering parents to teach their children correct sexual information. We cover topics that support having healthy conversations with your partner, adolescents and children. Topics include, but are not limited to: Teens sexuality, Pornography, sexual orientation, Pregnancy, healthy relationships, and how to have productive, age-appropriate conversations about sex and intimacy. We do not use crude language in the show. However, due to the nature of our topic we due use anatomically correct terms for the body, and identify terms that teens may be using to help parents be informed. Call in a question at 385-449-1818 follow us on twitter @birdsandbeespod or Facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Birds and Bees Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Birds and Bees Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Birds and Bees Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Braxton sits down with to learn about how she advocates for people dealing with fertility issues. We learn about her personal story of being diagnosed with . Paige gives her account of the emotional waves she went through, how she coped with her situation, and how she participates in the community as a therapist, educator, and advocate. Paige and Braxton discuss how family members and loved ones can be allies to people experiencing infertility issues. What is supportive, and what can be counterproductive. Consider leaving Birds and Bees Podcast a , it helps us reach more people with this valuable information. Connect with us on , and . We would love to hear from you.
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Birds and Bees Podcast - 009 Nutrition During Pregnancy with Paige Smathers
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10/02/17 • 62 min

sat down with , Registered Dietitian, to discuss eating behaviors and beliefs during pregnancy. Braxton and Paige discuss advice commonly given to pregnant women and where some diets originate. They walk through each phase of pregnancy from pre-pregnancy to postpartum. Many of the topics they covered consist of eating raw, vitamin use, morning sickness, natural weight gain, and cravings. Paige shares her philosophy of eating with balance, moderation, and variety, as well as mentally preparing to nurture yourself during pregnancy. Paige addresses a new way to think about yourself, your body, and your relationship with food. Braxton learns a little bit about his eating patterns and changing his relationship with food, even though he will never be pregnant. Resources for the show: Leave Birds and Bees and iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page
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Birds and Bees Podcast - 005 Pregnancy Loss and Infertility with Monica Ashton
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02/25/18 • 48 min

On this episode talks with Director of Maternal Mental Health at The Healing Group in Salt Lake City Utah. We explore the complexities and experiences of Pregnancy loss and infertility. Monica discusses research on maternal mental health, how many people experience infertility issues, including miscarriages. She identifies the reactions she sees in her office, who she works with, ways she supports couples, and common issues that arise in intimacy. We get to know some of Monica’s recommendations for couples who are experiencing difficulty with becoming pregnant, how to keep sex from becoming mechanical, and how to build intimacy while navigating this difficult process. She also covers self-care practices for individuals. She provides invaluable information for friends and family who want to support a couple experiencing infertility. Specific “do” and “don’t” actions for those trying to support a loved one. Resources: Monica Ashton's Bio The Healing Group Like the show? Give us a rating on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2
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Birds and Bees Podcast - 024 Forge Your Fatherhood Game Plan with Monica Ashton
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06/19/18 • 56 min

Happy Father’s Day!! On this special Father’s Day podcast Braxton Dutson talks with Monica Ashton about making a fatherhood game plan. Fathers are frequently left out of the discussion when talking about the first few years of a child’s life. Braxton and Monica talk about the important role fathers play in the first years of a child’s life. They also talk about ways to build your portfolio as a father and create the game plan that will best help your children reach their development milestones and the connection kids need from their father. Sometimes it can feel difficult to connect with a child when it seems like they don’t do much more than eat sleep poop and cry. Braxton and Monica cover many ways you can start training/coaching your child, even in this stage of life. This episode is perfect for fathers-to-be, new dads and dads that have young children. Fathers with older children may also find this information useful in upping their father hood game while raising teens. site The Healing Group Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage
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Birds and Bees Podcast - 018 Exploring Polyamory with Chad Anderson, LCSW
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04/03/18 • 58 min

Braxton has worked with many couples who have posed the question, "Should we open our relationship?" Today Birds and Bees Podcast aims to help answer some of the common questions people have about polyamory. Chad Anderson, LCSW brings years of expeirence counseling polyamorus couples, mormon (Latter Day Saint) individuals, and members of the LGBTQ community. They cover things to consider when someone is looking at opening up their relationship. Personal qustions to ask yourself, and ways to address jealousy, boundaries, and expectation. Chad is the author of a new book titled "Gay Mormon Dad" He is also in the middle of creating a documentary that is expected to be released Fall of 2018. Chad's Book "" https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Mormon-Dad-Chad-Anderson/dp/069205071X Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Birdsandbeespodcast.com
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Birds and Bees Podcast - 016 Creating Sexual Resiliency in Children
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02/21/18 • 64 min

Braxton caught up with a human sexuality researcher, Shaun Miller, to discuss the methods parents can use to help develop sexual resiliency. Braxton and Shaun explore the complexities of developing traits such as resiliency and courage in children, let alone in a sexual context. Braxton divulges his embarrassing prom night "at the door" experience. They present methods to teach personal values to your children and how to use real-life experiences to support your teens. Shaun discusses how "showing up" as a parent and choosing to support your child in decision making and autonomy help develop resiliency. Two research articles were brought to the table to help identify how schools are supporting resiliency development. Ultimately they discover the keys to failure, value development, and allowing for growth. Shaun Miller Blog: Coffee and Research Instagram: Article discussed in the episode: Article discussed in the episode: Article discussed in the episode: Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page
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Birds and Bees Podcast - 022 Lighten Up "The Talk" with Kim Cook, RN, CHES
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05/22/18 • 53 min

In this episode Birds and Bees talks about how Kim Cook, became a sex educator and nurse. Her path in becoming a sex educator and publishing a book titled "Teen World Confidential." Braxton explores the challenges parents face when bringing up "the talk" and how to prepare for these conversations. Kim explains reasons why so many parents have not brought up "the talk," the feelings of inadequacy parents feel, and how non-verbal communication plays into conversations you have with you child. She give 5 tips on having a productive simple conversation about sex. Kim also identifies ways to introduce humor into these conversations that is appropriate and how light-hearted interactions can make the conversation more approachable for your children. , Teen World Confidential Book: https://teenworldconfidential.com/book/#book to give to parents when talking with their children Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review Leave a Stitcher Review Birds and Bees Facebook Page Listen from our webpage
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Birds and Bees Podcast - Intro Al Vernacchio Interview Rocky Mountain Sex Summit
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08/09/17 • 14 min

speaks with Braxton about his upcoming presentation in Salt Lake City at . on September 23, 2017. Al discusses the content he plans on presenting in Utah. His topics include: moving away from the Baseball model to describe sexual experience moving toward a more inclusive model for sexual experience involving ... Pizza?? No more "Who's on first" confusion. His pizza model is really cool for parents with teens. Al explores his approach to presenting and addresses how he plan on addressing parent and teen's concerns about sexuality. He continues on with an exclusive interview with Birds and Bees Podcast. That interview is available to those who sign up for The Rocky Mountain Sex Summit. Don't miss out on the exclusive interview and the amazing information Al will be teaching this year, Use the promo code braxambass2017 for a discount on the already low early bird prices. Al will be hosting an "Ask Al Anything" event at the Rocky Mountain Sex Summit. He will be present to answer any question you have sexuality, teens, and parenting. Check out Al Vernacchio's Book and his
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Birds and Bees Podcast - 002 Sexual Fluidity with Lisa Diamond
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02/25/18 • 54 min

Braxton Dutson discusses the complexities of sexual fluidity with Lisa M. Diamond Professor of Psychology and gender studies and Author of Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women's Love and Desire (2008). Lisa identifies how her research lead to a greater understanding of Sexual Fluidity, and understanding the complexities that are often overlooked in a "straight, Gay or Bi society." Lisa identifies ways parents can best react to their children who are dealing with changes to their sexual identity. She gives meaningful suggestions on how to best address the array of emotions that can come during this time. We discuss how sexual preference is impacted, how homosexual, bisexual, and heterosexual individuals all experience Sexual Fluidity to one degree or another. We specifically discuss parental concerns and experiences, and how to apply the principles to continue building loving relationships with your loved ones as you both process the changes occurring.
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Birds and Bees Podcast - Better Sex Through Mindfulness Sexy Book Club
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02/04/21 • 57 min

Today in this Birds and Bees Collaboration with Sex Therapy 101 is covering Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori Brotto This is the perfect supplement to the last episode about Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski. Braxton and Cami discuss what supports come from the book. They give their insights as sex therapists and how they encourage their clients to implement these practices. They explore what mindful practices are supportive and simple methods of implementing them. They give the book a rating and let listeners know what book this pairs well with.
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How many episodes does Birds and Bees Podcast have?

Birds and Bees Podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

What topics does Birds and Bees Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Sex, Kids & Family, Love, Podcasts, Intimacy, Kids and Sexuality.

What is the most popular episode on Birds and Bees Podcast?

The episode title 'Changing your Performance and your Penis with Dr Judson Brandeis' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Birds and Bees Podcast?

The average episode length on Birds and Bees Podcast is 55 minutes.

How often are episodes of Birds and Bees Podcast released?

Episodes of Birds and Bees Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of Birds and Bees Podcast?

The first episode of Birds and Bees Podcast was released on Jul 31, 2017.

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