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Birds and Bees Podcast

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.
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Latest Episodes:

021 Talking to Teens About Sexuality with Al Vernacchio May 09, 2018

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Al Vernacchio speaks candidly with Braxton about a topic that affects children and teens significantly, values and sexual health. Al is a sex educator who has over 25 years working with teen, parents and sexual health education. He demonstrates ways parents can identify what values they have about anything, especially sex. Knowing these values has a huge impact on how to speak to your child about life. They explore the influence pornography, religion, media, and many other topics that affect our values, and outlook on sexual health. And who can have a coversation about sex and values without talking about shame, and how shame drives secrecy, problematic feelings and behavior. Al identifies how we are all sexual beings, living in a sexual world and ways parents can support their children in understanding their bodies, their values in all aspects of their life, including their sexuality. Al Vernacchio webpage: https://alvernacchio.com/ For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Teens About Sexuality, Values and Health https://www.amazon.com/Goodness-Sex-Changing-Sexuality-Values/dp/0062269518 Episode 014 Ask Al Anything http://www.birdsandbeespodcast.com/episode-014-live-ask-al-anything-with-al-vernacchio-and-the-teen-council/ Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

020 Sex and Infertility with Monica Ashton Apr 24, 2018

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Today's episode is a special release because it is the last week in April. The last week of April being infertility awareness week. This week was dedicated to infertility awareness by RESOLVE.org back in 1989 to bring awareness to this medical issue. Dealing with infertility is more than being unable to have children. For many, it's a loss of pregnancy, a loss of identity, a realization of a deep seeded fear, and expensive process, a grieving journey and it affects relationships in so many ways, especially in intimacy. Monica Ashton is back on the show to talk to us about building intimacy during infertility. She covers six actions concepts a couple can use to improve their sexual intimacy. She also explores the way infertility affects intimacy. RESOLVE.org Monica Ashton site http://thehealinggroup.com/provider/monica-ashton-lcsw The Healing Group www.thehealinggroup.com Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

019 Snowplow Parenting with Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC Apr 17, 2018

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Have you ever heard of tiger moms? Maybe helicopter parenting? Well, today we are covering a new form of parenting that can negatively impact your child's development, snowplow parenting. Braxton Dutson sits down with Jessie Shepherd once again, this time to explore the unhelpful parenting actions of snowplow parents. This episode is aimed to help parents identify unhelpful parenting techniques that sometimes seem to be helpful at the moment. Maybe you only use one of these techniques. Maybe you fit the mold of being a snowplow parent. Either way, that is great you see what actions you're doing. We provide ways to fine-tune your parenting to avoid these pitfalls of being a snowplow parent and help your children excel and succeed. It's not easy to be a parent, you're doing your best and we're rooting for your success and the success of your kids! Jessie identifies the traits of a snowplow parent and the ways to change those parenting pitfalls in this episode. Braxton gets curious about how many parenting names there are and finds dolphin parenting, jellyfish parenting, and creates his own to join the masses … Lockdown Parenting. Lots of laughs and learning in this week's episode. Check us out! We're now on Spotify! Add us to your favorites to never miss an episode. Jessie's article on Snowplow Parenting http://www.jessiethetherapist.com/snowplow-parenting/ Jessie is the owner of Blue Clover Therapy which specializes in trauma and eating disorders. http://www.blueclovertherapy.com/ Jessie the Therapist Blog: http://www.jessiethetherapist.com/ Get Yourself Together Podcast: https://gytshow.com/listen/ https://www.facebook.com/gytshow/ Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Listen from our webpage Birdsandbeespodcast.com

018 Exploring Polyamory with Chad Anderson, LCSW Apr 03, 2018

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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 "Gay Mormon Dad" https://www.amazon.com/Gay-Mormon-Dad-Chad-Anderson/dp/069205071X Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Birdsandbeespodcast.com

017 Understanding Eating Disorders with Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC Mar 13, 2018

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Braxton met with Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC, AKA Jessie The Therapist, to learn about eating disorders and their purpose. Jessie is the owner of Blue Clover Therapy, Co-Host of Get Yourself Together podcast. Jessie and Braxton explore the different diagnosis that she works with and how she supports clients dealing with food or exercise control issues. Jessie identifies ways parents can recognize warning signs of children experiencing or developing an eating disorder. They explore ways you can support your child or partner if they are experiencing this distress. Braxton identifies different practices that society deems "acceptable" that qualifies as an eating disorder. Braxton and Jessie identify the trauma, distress, and desire for control that individuals are seeking and how to best seek support for yourself or for your loved ones. Check us out! We're now on Spotify! Add us to your favorites to never miss an episode. Jessie is the owner of Blue Clover Therapy which specializes in trauma and eating disorders. http://www.blueclovertherapy.com/ Jessie the Therapist Blog: http://www.jessiethetherapist.com/ Get Yourself Together Podcast: https://gytshow.com/listen/ https://www.facebook.com/gytshow/ National Eating Disorders Questionairre and resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool Leave Birds and Bees an iTunes review https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2 Leave a Stitcher Review https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/braxton-dutson/birds-and-bees-podcast Birds and Bees Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/birdsandbeespodcast Birdsandbeespodcast.com

006 Birth 101 Nathan Morris RNC Feb 25, 2018

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In this episode, Braxton interviews Nathan Morris RNC of the University of Utah labor and delivery Triage Center. They cover the basics of what to expect in the last trimester and pre-birth experience. Topics include: body reactions, signs of false labor, how to save yourself from an ER visit, what to have with you during birth, the roles of doulas, midwives, and doctors. Medicated vs un-medicated births, Cesarean Sections and the pitfalls of shame that many parents find themselves in when comparing their experiences with others. Braxton explores Nathan's experiences of being a charge nurse that oversees 5 to 10 births each day he work. Both explore the supports that are available to expecting mothers, and how you can best be ready for a new addition to the family. Nathan provides specific options for partners wanting to be better prepared and supportive for the birth. This episode covers many common questions women and their partners have about labor and birth. We welcome your comments and would love to hear your experiences! If you enjoyed the show please consider leaving a review on iTunes this helps the show reach more people. Thank you for your support. *Disclaimer* While Nathan is a professional, and has wonderful advice for individuals going through pregnancy. Each person's experience will vary. The information given in this podcast is to provide an overall understanding of what could occur, and how to prepare for it. It should not be used as a replacement to your primary caregiver, or the professionals supporting you in your birth experience. If you have any questions or concerns consult your medical provider for your specific needs. Resources for Birth: University of Utah Triage Center 801-587-9500 Baby Your Baby: www.babyyourbaby.org Creating Your Birthing Plans: https://birthingbetter.org/two-valuable-birth-plans/ Finding a Doula: http://utahdoulas.org/ Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes. It helps the show reach more people!

005 Pregnancy Loss and Infertility with Monica Ashton Feb 25, 2018

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On this episode Birds and Bees Podcast talks with Monica Ashton, LCSW 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 http://thehealinggroup.com/provider/monica-ashton-lcsw Resolve.org Infertility Group Monica Like the show? Give us a rating on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-and-bees-podcast/id1201131540?mt=2

Child Sexual Development with Alisha Worthington Feb 25, 2018

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Braxton Dutson and Alisha Worthington talk candidly about child sexual development from birth to adulthood and beyond. Alisha pulls from her many years as a sex educator, and as a mother of seven children, to answer common questions parents have about their child's sexual development. Children go through many sexual developments such as: running around naked, masturbation, playing doctor, asking about sexual practices, just to name a few. Alisha and Braxton dive into some simple actions you can take as a parent to understand the development of your child and how to manage the feelings of uncertainty you may feel as a parent. Because of the impossibility to pinpoint exact ages when kids and adolescents experience (or don't experience) certain developments. We talk in approximate ages you may see certain behaviors. Attention! Due to the nature of the topic, anatomically correct body terms are used in the show (ex. Penis, Vulva, Vagina etc.) as well as some examples of slang teens may ask their parents to define. The content of this show is meant to educate on a broad spectrum, and should not be used in lieu of a primary care physician. If you are concerned about your child's development, please seek out individualized professional support. Resources: "It's Not The Stork" Robie H. Harris "The Amazing You" Gail Saltz "The Care & Keeping of YOU" (1 and 2) Valorie Lee Schaefer "For Goodness Sex" Al Vernacchio

003 Sexuality in Pregnancy with Paige Miller RN SNM Feb 25, 2018

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I had a conversation with Paige Miller. She is a Nurse and Student Nurse Midwife currently studying the ways in which pregnant women get information about pregnancy. We discuss her passion for helping women be informed about all the changes and expectations of pregnancy, and what to ask your provider during your pregnancy. In her research Paige has found a gap of information in regards to understanding healthy sexual practices during pregnancy. Paige and I uncover the myths, the facts, what to expect, and most importantly, How to increase intimacy and connection with your partner during the first, second and third trimester. Braxton conducted an unofficial study of his own on Facebook, and reports his findings of "what you wish you would have known about pregnancy." Paige identifies patterns women may see in pregnancy, and how to increase sexual satisfaction during and after pregnancy. Attention: This episode is to support you in understanding the facts, myths, possible expectations of pregnancy and how to continue improving intimacy with your partner. Each person's experience is different, and the information in this podcast is not to be used as a substitute for expert medical advice. Contact your provider for specific questions about your pregnancy.

002 Sexual Fluidity with Lisa Diamond Feb 25, 2018

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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 LEAD with Love principles to continue building loving relationships with your loved ones as you both process the changes occurring.

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