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Is infant circumcision a medical necessity or ritual abuse hidden in plain sight? Join us as we sit down with Eric Clapper, a former Harvard employee whose one-man show, "Sex and Circumcision: An American Love Story," sparked so much controversy that it led to his termination and a tragic legal battle. Eric's journey from academia to advocacy unveils the hidden costs of circumcision, both personal and societal, making a compelling case for bodily autonomy and justice.

In this episode, we delve into the decline of circumcision rates in North America, exploring the ethical, medical, and legal arguments against the practice. We highlight the severe psychological and physical consequences of circumcision and the cultural pressures that perpetuate it. Eric shares insights into the historical and religious origins of circumcision and discusses how modern communities are beginning to reject these ancient practices in favor of protecting children’s rights, as we progress towards creating a trauma-informed civil society.

We also touch on the broader context of medicalized childbirth and medical trauma and the ways in which medical interventions, often deemed routine or necessary, can leave an energetic imprint no different than more overt physical abuse and sexual violations. By drawing parallels between circumcision and other medicalized practices, we emphasize the importance of informed consent and bodily autonomy for all patients, regardless of age, while respecting the way Nature designed our bodies, minds, and spirits to work together.

Eric’s experiences have driven him to pursue legal education and advocacy to combat genital mutilation at the state level. By drawing parallels to other harmful cultural practices, we stress the urgent need for legal and societal reform. This episode is a powerful call to action, encouraging listeners to raise awareness, support civil rights protections, and strive towards ending infant circumcision for a more empathetic and just society.

You can learn more about Eric’s work and how to support litigation to end male genital mutilation in the US at https://www.clopper.law/ . You can find Eric on social media @attorneyclopper .

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

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Stem cell biologist and quantum physics expert, Bruce Lipton, joins me on this episode of the Body Literacy Podcast. Bruce walks us through how subconscious programming creates disease states of the body and mind and how we can empower ourselves to energetically rewire ourselves for health, happiness, and, as he puts it, Heaven on Earth.

As Bruce guides us through quantum physics and human consciousness, you'll be captivated by the idea that our minds have the power to extend beyond the physical realm to manifest our reality. Love, as Bruce explains, isn't just a feeling but a biological state that can have profound effects on our health and relationships. Ever considered how your cells are like a community that's constantly renewing itself? This conversation unveils the stunning parallels between cellular biology and human interaction.

The importance of balance in relationships and self-love is brought to light through an examination of atomic behavior, driving home the message that inner harmony is essential to healthy connections.

You can find Bruce online at https://www.brucelipton.com where he shares his programs and upcoming events and speaking engagements.

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

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Dr. Christiane Northrup joins me on this episode of the Body Literacy Podcast to discuss Sexuality, Spirituality, and Medicine.  Dr. Northrup is a visionary pioneer in women’s health.  She is a board-certified OB-GYN who spent more than 30 years in clinical practice and is a former assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. 

Christiane is the three-time New York Times best selling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Goddesses Never Age.  In 2013, Reader’s Digest named Dr. Northrup one of the 100 Most Trusted People in America.   In 2016, she was named one of Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul 100, a group of leaders who are using their voices and talent to awaken humanity.

Dr. Northrup is a renegade in modern medicine embracing body, mind, spirit, and emotions to teach women how to tune into their own inner wisdom.  Referred to as a rebel, rock star, and authority on what can go right with the female body by her own colleagues, Dr. Northrup is flipping the script on conventional medicine that addresses the human body as a battlefield rather than an abundant ecosystem with the innate capacity for growth, freedom, joy, pleasure, and balance.

In our conversation, Dr. Northrup and I explore why ancient healing arts included sexuality and spirituality as part of a comprehensive, mind-body-spirit approach to whole person health and how this separation in modern medicine contributes to poor health outcomes.  We discuss relational alchemy, the role of medicalized childbirth in creating unhealthy relationships with authority, love making as a means to activating the circuitry of the divine, tango as a vehicle for embodiment and the exploration masculine and feminine energies, and much more.  Dr. Northrup says there is nothing more healing than a love affair and unhealthy relationships can be the most significant factor in the manifestation of disease.

You can find Dr. Northrup online at https://www.drnorthrup.com and her supplement and lifestyle brand, Amata Life, is at https://amatalife.com .

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.

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Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett joins me for part 2 of our extensive conversation on integrative biological dentistry and holistic oral health.  As we continue the discussion, Dr. Blodgett goes even more in depth on the toxicity of root canals and how holistic dentistry can be among the best investments one can make in his or her health.

If you did not catch our first conversation, you can listen on episode 25.

Dr. Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience! Over the past 20 years, he has created a practice recognized as an international hot spot for Integrative Biological Dentistry and Dental Tourism. He attracts people who seek a holistic and biological approach to their oral health and whole-body health. Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Blodgett shares truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings. His post series illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health along with providing best practices for predictable oral and systemic health.

Blodgett Dental Care - https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.

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Dr. Keesha Ewers is an integrative medicine expert, Doctor of Sexology, Family Practice ARNP, Psychotherapist, herbalist, is board certified in functional medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, and is the founder and medical director of the Academy for Integrative Medicine Health Coach Certification Program.

Dr. Keesha has been in the medical field for over 30 years. After conducting the HURT, Healing Un-Resolved Trauma, Study in 2013, she developed the HURT Model for understanding how past childhood trauma impacts adult health. This led to the creation of the You Unbroken online program for patients to heal their own trauma and the Mystic Medicine deep immersion healing retreats she leads at her home on San Juan Island in Washington state.

Dr. Keesha is a popular speaker, including at Harvard and from the TEDx stage, and the best-selling author of Solving the Autoimmune Puzzle: The Woman’s Guide to Reclaiming Emotional Freedom and Vibrant Health, The Quick and Easy Autoimmune Paleo Cookbook: Anti-Inflammatory Recipes with 7 Ingredients or Less for Busy People, and Your Libido Story: A workbook for women who want to find, fix, and free their sexual desire. You can listen to her Mystic Medicine Radio Show and find her programs at www.DrKeesha.com. 

In this episode, Dr. Keesha and I explore the role of trauma in the development of chronic illness and autoimmune disease.

https://www.drkeesha.com/

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.

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Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett is redefining the modern dental experience! Over the past 20 years, he has created a practice recognized as an international hot spot for Integrative Biological Dentistry and Dental Tourism. He attracts people who seek a holistic and biological approach to their oral health and whole-body health. Through his weekly Toxic Tuesday and Wellness Wednesday social media posts, Dr. Blodgett shares truths not commonly discussed in traditional dental settings. His post series illustrates his patients’ incredible journeys back to health along with providing best practices for predictable oral and systemic health.

My conversation with Dr. Blodgett was so lengthy and in-depth as we explored the role of oral health and toxic dental practices in the landscape of whole person health that this will be episode one of two episodes dedicated to understanding how holistic dentistry can be one of the best investments one can make in his or her health.  Be sure to tune in for episode 2 of my discussion with Dr. Blodgett on holistic dentistry.

The Smoking Tooth Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCpVmcezCrI

Blodgett Dental Care - https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.

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On this episode of the Body Literacy Podcast, I’m joined by accomplished comedian, actress, filmmaker, mother, dancer, performance artist, embodied creatrix, and self described codependent, Toni Nagy.  Toni has gained a loyal social media following that regularly tunes in for her latest satirical take on the big and small issues plaguing our modern world.  Toni uses interpretive dance and comedy to explain complex concepts such as fascism, artificial intelligence, and even contradictory facets of topics pertaining to spirituality, growth, and personal development.  Toni runs her own dance studio, Sidestream Studio, in Vermont and I highly recommend her virtual Gyration Nation dance class for anyone looking to explore dance as a form of expression and holistic health practice.

Toni completed her undergraduate work in philosophy at Sarah Laurence College and marries her embodied sense of humor with her philosophical and spiritual curiosities to create performance art that both entertains and provokes deep ponderance of compelling issues.

In our conversation together, Toni and I explore some heavy topics that are, perhaps, better received through a comedic lens in order to make them more approachable and easier to digest.  We discuss humor and dance as medicine, pornography and erectile dysfunction, pain avoidance, commoditization of the human body, medicalized childbirth, pelvic exams, and systemic medical violence… all with a twist of humor, of course.  Neither Toni nor myself are strangers to controversy.  In this episode we explore the barriers to broaching tough topics through comedy and even the role of embodiment practices to express things that are limited by the English language through words alone.

You can follow Toni’s production company at https://www.cavelightproductions.com , her dance studio is at https://www.sidestreamstudio.com/ , and her journey through parenting at http://tonibologna.com/ .  Be sure to follow her social media accounts @toninagy on Instagram, @toni.nagy on TikTok, @tonynagycomedy on Facebook and YouTube.

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.

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Katie Falk joins me on this episode of the Body Literacy Podcast.  Katie and I met at a Native American sweat lodge retreat where we talked into the late hours of the night about our father's health journeys and the various "alternative" healing modalities we learned of in the aftermath of both losing our dads. Katie shares with us her own healing journey as well her father's battle with cancer and how grief and emotional stress following his passing impacted her own health.  Years later she learned of an energy healing modality called Jin Shin Jyutsu which she now practices and helps others learn how to integrate for their own health.

Katie is an 8-year student of the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, also known as JSJ for short. JSJ is often considered a form of alternative or energy medicine among many ancient healing arts that are making a resurgence in the modern landscape of chronic disease that has failed to be well addressed by the conventions of Western medicine.

Katie describes JSJ as a simple, effective, all-encompassing approach that enables people to assist themselves, or assist other people, back into a state of harmony within their physical, mental, and emotional bodies. This is done by using gentle and strategic placement of hands, referred to as flows and holds, with a focus on relaxation and exhalation.

Katie currently hosts her own podcast, Pregnancy JSJ Meditations - Hold For Healing,  where she shares meditations specifically for pregnant women to help them feel better and relieve common ailments during pregnancy. She draws upon her own life experiences to create these meditations and uses a creative non-fiction approach when creating meditations and course topics. Feeling called to create unique meditations, she combines teaching JSJ self-help practices with breath and relaxation awareness, emotional freedom techniques, affirmations, and personal content.

You can find Katie online at https://www.holdforhealing.com

Her podcast, Pregnancy JSJ Meditations, can be found at https://anchor.fm/pregnancyjsjmeditations

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.

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Award winning author and filmmaker, Brendon Marotta, joins me for a provacative conversation about children's rights and sexual medical violence on this episode of the Body Literacy Podcast. Brendon made is mark on the human rights map with his film American Circumcision which aired on Netflix and takes a broader look at children's rights particularly in the medical system in his latest book, Children's Justice, where he explores children's rights to their own bodily autonomy from a critical theory perspective. I'm not going to lie, this is not an easy conversation, but it's one worth listening to. It may challenge decisions already made in your life, but it also opens the door to creating positive change for future generations and the possibility for helping ourselves and loved ones heal from a root cause level.

Brendon Marotta is a filmmaker, author, podcaster, public speaker, and father. His last film, American Circumcision, won multiple awards and played on Netflix. He is the author of The Intactivist Guidebook,  The Haunting of Bob Cratchit, Children’s Justice, and The Gods of AI. He has spoken at Yale University, the International Conference on Men’s Issues, the International Symposium on Genital Autonomy and Children’s Right’s, and the Association for Pre and Perinatal Psychology. Brendon hosts a regular podcast called The Brendon Marotta Show. He currently lives with his family in Austin, TX.

You can find Brendon online at https://brendonmarotta.com/ and https://www.hegemonmedia.com/

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.

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David Alexander Wilson is a somatic counselor who uses a non-pathologizing and integrative approach to support individuals, combining somatic, emotional, and psychological processes, teaching, and applied wisdom to facilitate self-inquiry and inner growth. He values the importance of co-creating a safe space where people can relax, discover, and regain a sense of trust in themselves, assisting them to live a life aligned with their inner wisdom and deepest truth.  He is committed to helping others work on past traumas and heal unresolved wounds that continue to sabotage their lives and relationships, and keep them constrained in a victim mindset, and disconnected from their own essence.

David draws upon his own life experiences and shares his healing and therapeutic processes focused on trauma healing as a gateway to living whole hearted, expansive lives in this episode.

You can learn more about David Alexander Wilson's work at
http://www.davidalexanderwilson.com/

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The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.

The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.

Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .

Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .

As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.