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| Education & Advocacy of Women Living with HIV from Positive Speakers Bureau & Clinical Sexual Health Nurse Naomi Hoffman | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:52:40 | |
“Awareness doesn't come about by silence”. Naomi is joined by Naomi Hoffman, a clinical sexual health nurse and HIV positive speakers Tasha and Mel. Listen as they discuss testing and treatment options available in Australia and the importance of raising awareness of women and HIV. Naomi shares her clinical experience working with and supporting women living with HIV in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Sexual Health Clinic. As a proud Kamilaroi women, Naomi works to educate the wider community to remove stigma associated with HIV. Tasha and Mel, from the Positive Speakers Bureau, share their lived experience with HIV, their advocacy for marginalised communities and their impact in education and prevention. Take some time and experience the real and honest stories from Tasha and Mel and expand your knowledge of HIV through a new lens. This episode was recorded in November 2024
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references physical and emotional trauma
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Recommendations NSW Health DBS (dried blood spot) Testing Positive Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Network (PATSIN)
References Disability Support Pension (DSP) IBAC Unit, St. Vincent's Hospital National Association of People With HIV Australia (NAPWHA) Ending HIV - Injectable HIV Treatment PrEP Access Now (PAN)
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Naomi Hoffman, Tasha and Mel Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Sex, Disability & Human Rights with Rachel Wotton & Mohammed Samrah | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:45:37 | |
Join Naomi as she chats with Rachel Wotton and Mohammed Samrah about the importance of people with disability’s access to sexual and reproductive health services. Rachel, a sex worker and academic in the field and Mohammed, a man of lived experience have a dynamic and eye-opening conversation about sex as a human right. Rachel shares parts of her PhD research and elaborates on the role the NDIS plays in the disability communities' access to sex worker services. Mohammed eloquently shares his own lived experience and how sex worker services have transformed his life. This episode was recorded in September 2024
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References Administrative Review Tribunal Rachel Wotton TED Talk - Open Your Mind to What Goes on Behind Closed Doors
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Rachel Wotton & Mohammed Samrah Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| From International Student to Sexual Health Nurse with Ruiqi Fan | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:44:20 | |
Join Maddy as she sits down with Ruiqi Fan, a clinical nurse specialist working at the Sydney Sexual Health Clinic. Ruiqi talks about being an international student to now working with international students in a clinical setting, providing insight into the experience. Listen as we better understand why having multilingual nurses and interpreters is important in delivering sexual health services for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in Australia. This episode was recorded in June 2023
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Recommendations The International Students Health Hub & Sydney Sexual Health Centre
References International Student Health Hub RMB – Chinese Yuan currency Provincial – China health/hospital cover Multicultural HIV and Hepatitis Service Translating and Interpreting services PrEP campaign – ending HIV
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Ruiqi Fan Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:51:08 | |
How can we treat ourselves with kindness when unexpected emotions arise? Naomi sits down with psychologist Chris Cheers and reflects on the mental health impacts of lockdown on the queer and creative community. His book, The New Rulebook is a practical game changing guide to embracing uncertainty offering radical, evidence-based solutions to improve wellbeing. Providing individual psychology services and workshops to artists and creatives, and the LGBTQIA+ community, Chris is passionate about creating accessible, accepting and safe spaces. This episode was recorded in May 2023
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Recommendations
References Emotional Agility Susan David Viktor Frankl Man’s search for meaning
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Chris Cheers Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Language, Feminism & The Queer Space with Kirli Saunders | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:54:32 | |
Maddy catches up with Kirli Saunders and dives into the importance of language, decolonization, feminism and queer space. Kirli is a proud Gunai Woman and award-winning multidisciplinary creator and consultant. Awarded NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year in 2020, Kirli is an experienced speaker and facilitator advocating for the environment, gender, racial equality and LGBTIQA+ rights. In this episode Kirli shares her passion for continuing connection to Country and reads a powerful poem called Based On Us from her book Returning. This episode was recorded in October 2022
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode contains the name of and discussion around a deceased person. This episode may contain words, descriptions and terms which may be culturally sensitive and reflect the views of those at the period in which the content was created.
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References Vale Aunty Velma Mulcahy The Incredible Freedom Machines Kirli Saunders Consulting Going Home Play Department of Education on language United Nations Indigenous Decades of Language Griffith Review Dr Lilly Brown and Genevieve Grieves Based On Us – Poem from Returning
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Kirli Saunders Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Sex, Pleasure & Desire with Sex Therapist Aleks Trkulja | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:48:27 | |
Curious about sexology and the difference between a sex therapist, body therapist, sex coach and sex worker? Maddy chats with Aleks from The Pleasure Centre to explore why an individual or couple may seek sex therapy. Offering a safe and inclusive place, Aleks' practice is guided by multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Hear about the Sex Buffet and Queering Sex concepts and how to put pleasure and desire on the menu. This episode was recorded in September 2022
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual trauma
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Recommendations The Pleasure Centre & The Science of Sex
References Polyvagal Theory by Stephen Porges
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guests: Aleks Trkjula Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| The Top 10 Sexual Health Questions Answered by Nurse Nettie | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:46:53 | |
Join Maddy in conversation with Frances Turner from Nurse Nettie, answering the most commonly asked sexual and reproductive health questions by young people. Nurse Nettie is an online service that provides qualified sexual health information to young people living in New South Wales, Australia. Fran provides a glimpse behind the curtain of how the team approach answering questions without judgement, making health information accessible and inclusive. This episode was recorded in June 2022
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Recommendations Nurse Nettie & Sexual Health Infolink (SHIL)
References Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Mandatory Reporting Guidelines (MRG) Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Cervical Screening (Pap Smear) Diethylstilboestrol (DES) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guests: Frances Turner from Nurse Nettie Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Disability, Dating & Relationships with Liz Dore & Jan McGuire | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:42:12 | |
Listen as Naomi chats with Liz and Jan from Relationships and Private Stuff about their lived experience of working with people with disability. People on the autism spectrum, with disability or brain injury face the same issues as other people when it comes to relationships. Friendship is important. And the desire to love and be loved, whether as a friend or an intimate companion, is a drive that defines a person in a way that no disability ever can. This episode was recorded in May 2022
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual assault
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Recommendations Planet Puberty & Sexuality, Education, Counselling and Consultancy Agency (SECCA)
References Relationships and Private Stuff National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guests: Liz Dore & Jan McGuire Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Understanding the Transgender Lived Experience with TransHub | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:43:48 | |
Join Naomi as she unpacks the transgender experience with Sophie from ACON’s TransHub. TransHub is a digital and resource platform providing clear and easy information about gender affirmation and healthcare for all trans and gender diverse people in NSW. Sophie dives deep into the history of transgender language and provides insight into the trans and non-binary experience. This episode was recorded in February 2022
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Recommendations
References Trans Definition Gender identity vs Sexual orientation Cisalpine and Transalpine Gauls Informed Consent Medical guidelines Norman Bates (Psycho movie)
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guests: Sophie Keeffe Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Public Health Student Placement & Podcasting with Jade Scott | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:37:25 | |
In this special edition mini-episode, Maddy and Winnie sit down with Public Health Placement Student Jade Scott at the University of Wollongong recording studio. Listen as they reflect on Jade’s project that explored podcast production and how it can be better used as an innovative tool for sexual health education and promotion. This episode was recorded in October 2024
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References Caddyshack Project On The Couch The Infinite Dial 2023 Australia from Edison Research Sexual Assault Support Service University of Technology Sydney
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Guest: Jade Scott Producers: Maddy Stratten, Winnie Adamson & Jade Scott Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Healthy Relationships, Porn Literacy & Sex Education with Tessa Opie & Kerrin Bradfield | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:48:43 | |
Join Winnie as she sits down with Tessa Opie and Kerrin Bradfield in a nuanced discussion on consent, sex education and porn literacy education for young people. Tessa and Kerrin are dedicated and passionate in empowering others to develop healthy attitudes toward relationships, consent and sex. Listen as they share their dynamic collaboration in creating the Respect Collective: Relationships and Sex Education for the Real World. Respect Collective is an online hub for High School educators to create safe and engaging spaces where students can explore and develop health attitudes toward relationships and sexuality. This episode was recorded in September 2024
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual, physical and emotional trauma
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Recommendations
References Society of Australian Sexologists Caddyshack Project On The Couch The Commonwealth Consent Policy Framework Triple J Hack Misogyny Forces Teachers to Quit
Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Tessa Opie & Kerrin Bradfield Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Ethical Consent & Empowering Young People with Laura Crozier | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:47:52 | |
"Young people are experts in their own experiences." Maddy chats with Laura Crozier a victim survivor, passionate youth advocate, Affirmative Consent Project Officer, a podcast co-host and ice hockey enthusiast. Laura shares how our life experiences shape not only who we are, but how we can help others. In this episode we are reminded the importance of centering young people in our work and ensuring their voices are heard and respected. This episode was recorded in August 2024
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual, physical and emotional trauma
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Recommendations Growing Up Clueless & This is ADHD
References Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Australian Youth Affairs Coalition Respectful Relationships Program Affirmative Consent legislation for Victoria Yeah Nah campaign National secondary students' sexual health survey Play Safe Pro – condom ordering Caddyshack Project Condom Dispenser Project Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Chanelle Moriah author of I Am Autistic and This Is ADHD Caddyshack Project What We're Reading Caddyshack Project Goodreads profile
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Laura Crozier Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee | 11 Jul 2024 | 01:01:02 | |
People are not the problem, the problem is the problem. Maddy sits with mental health social worker Danyelle Mei Kaplan and massage therapist Egan Magee. They spend time sharing their coordinates of belonging and explore autonomy and dignity over their own fields of existence. A powerful conversation collating thoughts on collective holding, mutual aid and healing centered approaches. Working within the LGBTQ2IA+ community, they dream of helping people heal their relationships with themselves and others to create systemic change and liberate each other. A thought-provoking episode full of depth, this is one not to miss. This episode was recorded in June 2024
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual, physical and emotional trauma
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Recommendations Co-Culture Communication & Magkasama
References Lean Manaema from Co-Culture Communication Victoria Cruz at the Anti-Violence Project Not On Our Backs – Vikki Reynolds Emergent strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown Abolition is love by Marcus Syrus Ware Manifesto for Radical Care ( or How To Be Human in the Arts) The Value of Experiential Learning and Lived Experience with an OT Training Caddyshack Project What We're Reading Caddyshack Project Goodreads profile
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Sexological Bodywork & The Somatic Therapy Approach with Stella Topaz | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:49:28 | |
Have you ever wanted to know more about sexological bodywork? Together, Naomi and Stella Topaz from Abundant Body talk through the wheel of consent and the somatic therapy approach of sexological bodywork and how it varies from other types of therapy and sexology. Stella reveals the inside of a sexological bodywork session and walks us through how she works with compassion and gratitude. This episode was recorded in March 2024
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual, physical and emotional trauma
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Recommendations Comfortable in my skin & More than a body
References Wheel of Consent by School of Consent Urban Tantra Professional Training Progam National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Stella Topaz Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:47:17 | |
Spend some time and listen to an honest and open conversation about medical consent, consent culture, TransHealth, queer and disability healthcare with Axel Nathaniel Rose. Axel shares with Naomi his lived experience as a queer, transgender, and disabled man, reflecting on the life-long impacts of when medical consent is not given. An empowering episode challenging necessary system change and inspiring individual advocacy. This episode was recorded in February 2024.
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references medical abuse, explicit transphobia, sexual violence, and transphobic and misogynistic public policy.
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Recommendations The Pronoun Lowdown & Ask: Building Consent Culture
References The C-Word (Learning Consent Blog) Liz Kelly (Continuum of Sexual Violence) They Thought It Was An Obsession Article UNSW Interview (Accessible Healthcare for the Trans and Gender Diverse Community) Disability Discrimination Act 1992 International Transgender Day of Visibility On The Couch Caddyshack Project discussions Sage @sagescrittore (Ursula Le Guin Quote)
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Axel-Nathaniel Rose Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| A Communicative Approach to Consent with Dr Joy Townsend | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:48:45 | |
How can we include pleasure in the consent conversation? Listen as founder of Learning Consent Dr Joy Townsend goes beyond the traditional definition of consent and discusses effective role modelling and consent culture in todays society. Learning Consent delivers comprehensive relationships, sexuality and consent education programs for educational institutions and organisations. Joy shares with Naomi her passion for helping young people to catch a vision for how great communicative, connected and pleasurable sex can be. This episode was recorded in March 2023
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual assault and sexual violence
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Recommendations Welcome to Consent , Teaching Consent & 1800Respect
References Joy’s PHD “Her sexual self: A narrative investigation of young women’s sexual subjectives” UNESCO International technical guidance on sexuality education Comprehensive Consent Sarah Casper French Philosopher – communicative approach to consent Bad sex vs sexual violence blog Liz Kelly’s Continuum of sexual violence Professor Michael Flood National Student Safety Survey
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Joy Townsend Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| TransHealth is a Human Right with Clinical Nurse Consultant Maggie Smith | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:53:16 | |
Naomi is joined by Maggie Smith, a Clinical Nurse Consultant from the T150 clinic at the Albion Centre in Sydney. T150 is an innovative specialist HIV and Sexual Health Service providing holistic care for the transgender and gender diverse community in a dedicated clinical space. Maggie provides clinical insight into TransHealth and unpacks the importance of community advocacy in ensuring accessible healthcare for the trans and non-binary community. This episode was recorded in August 2023
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Recommendations
References Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health (AUSPATH) Australian Sexual Health and HIV Nurses Association (ASHHNA) Cervical Screening (Pap Smear) Transgender Definition World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Binary and Non-Binary Pre-Exposure prophylaxis - PrEP Gender affirming health care - Transhealth Blood Borne Viruses precautions
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Maggie Smith Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Talking About Sex, Bodies & Consent with Dr Melissa Kang & Yumi Stynes | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:56:47 | |
Sit down with Maddy and Winnie as they chat with Dr Melissa Kang and Yumi Stynes all about how we can have conversations about sex, bodies and consent with confidence and care while centering the power of young people's voices. As co-authors of the award-winning ‘Welcome-To’ book series, Melissa and Yumi draw on their work across media, medicine and education to share why accessible, inclusive relationships and comprehensive sexuality education matters. Together, they give insight into the conception of the ‘Welcome-To’ series and how this evidence-based resource filled a gap and created a safe and trustworthy space for learning. Listen as Melissa and Yumi reflect on their own experiences, and highlight how honest, curiosity-driven conversations can build trust, reduce shame, and support young people to feel informed, empowered, and connected. This episode was recorded in May 2026
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Credits Host: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Guest: Dr Melissa Kang & Yumi Stynes Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Australian Secondary Schools Survey Release with Professor Jennifer Power | 28 May 2026 | 01:01:18 | |
In this impactful conversation, Professor Jennifer Power sits down with Winnie to share the latest findings from the 8th iteration of the Australian Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH) Study, Australia’s most comprehensive national snapshot of young people’s sexual health, relationships and wellbeing. As the Lead Investigator of SSASH and Associate Professor at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS), Jennifer unpacks what the data reveals about current gaps and emerging trends, highlighting why evidence-based, inclusive and responsive approaches are critical to supporting young people. For more than three decades, SSASH has shaped how we understand and respond to young people’s sexual health, influencing policy, education, and sexual health promotion. To hear more about Professor Jennifer Power’s work, listen to her previous episode of On The Couch Society, Social Scripts & the Study of Sex This episode was recorded in April 2025
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Recommendations Jennifer Power | About | La Trobe University
References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers The SSASH Survey - The SSASH Survey Youth Affairs Council Victoria The Australian Child Maltreatment Study, a nationally representative survey of child abuse and neglect in Australia, found that among participants aged 16–24 who had ever been in a relationship:
Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC), a nationally representative study that has followed approximately 10,000 children and their families since 2004, reported that, in 2018, 29% of 18–19-year-olds had experienced at least one form of intimate partner violence in the 12 months prior to the survey. Specifically:
Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Jennifer Power Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Sex, Relationships & Consent with Tom & Adie from Sticky Q’s | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:53:18 | |
Join us as we host Tom (he/him) and Adie (she/her) to discuss sex, relationships and consent and their work in answering young people’s sticky questions. Tom and Adie talk about their experiences working at Sexual Assault Support Service (SASS) and the inspirations that drove the production of the Sticky Q’s podcast as an educational tool. Sticky Q’s is a podcast where they answer anonymous questions, written on sticky notes from real life consent education classes. Listen as Tom and Adie share the frameworks they use to answer these sticky questions from young people. This episode was recorded in May 2025
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Recommendations Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society Australian National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH survey) Report
References Sexual Assault Support Service Tasmania TED Talk: Adie Delaney An Aerialist on Listening to your Body's Signals Australian Secondary Schools Survey Public Health Student Placement & Podcasting with Jade Scott Society, Social Scripts & the Study of Sex with Jennifer Power Young People’s Digital Cultures & Sexual Health with Kath Albury Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Caddyshack Project on Goodreads
Credits Host: Winnie Adamson & Maddy Stratten Guest: Tom Duff & Adie Delaney Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Society, Social Scripts & the Study of Sex with Jennifer Power | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:51:50 | |
Join Naomi as she chats with Jennifer Power, a Principal Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University. Jennifer explores her research focused on sexuality, sexual health and HIV with Naomi, discussing her work on the Secondary Students and Sexual Health Survey and other studies relating to LGBTQIA+ wellbeing, young people and sexual health, and digital sexual health literacy. This episode was recorded in March 2025
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Recommendations Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society Australian National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH survey) Report
References Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society Australian National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health (SSASH survey) Report Fifth National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2024–2030 Australasian Sexual and Reproductive Health Conference Caddyshack Sexual Health Sticker Set Sexting and Sending Nudes - eSafety Commissioner Acceptance and use of condoms amongst school aged young people in Australia Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Movement, knowledge, emotion, Gay activism- and HIV/AIDS in Australia On The Couch: Young People’s Digital Cultures & Sexual Health with Kath Albury
Credits Host: Naomi Viret Guest: Jennifer Power Producers: Winnie Adamson & Maddy Stratten Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Young People’s Digital Cultures & Sexual Health with Professor Kath Albury | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:56:48 | |
Join Maddy as she sits down with Kath Albury to explore the digital cultures and sexual health of young people in Australia. Kath, an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellow and Associate Investigator in the Swinburne Node for ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADMS), shares her Fellowship research which explores the impacts of digital transformation, ranging from enterprise technologies to everyday digital practices, on the sexual and reproductive health workforce. This episode was recorded in February 2025
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Recommendations Podcast: 404 Media Garbage Day the email newsletter WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business Doomscrolling antidote: Charlie Jane Anders' Happy Dancing Buttondown Heather Corrina – What Fresh Hell is this? Zahra Stardust's Indie Porn Olivia Laing 'Everybody: a book about freedom'
References Andrea Dworkin and Andrea Dworkin on Goodreads Catharine A MacKinnon and Catharine A MacKinnon on Goodreads Digital capability vs Digital literacy Process evaluation of Crushed But Okay campaign Swinburn University of Technology ARC Centre of Excellence Automated Decision Making and Society. Building digital and data capabilities for sexual policy and practice stage two report Safety, risk and wellbeing on dating apps: final report Young people and sexting in Australia: ethics, representation and the law Caddyshack Project on Goodreads
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Kath Albury Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Digital Literacy, Sex Ed & Sexual Violence Prevention with Dr Giselle Woodley & Dr Sarah Vrankovich | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:46:01 | |
Dr Giselle Woodley and Dr Sarah Vrankovich join Maddy and Winnie for a thoughtful and nuanced conversation exploring how young people learn about sex, relationships and consent in an increasingly digital world. Dr Giselle and Dr Sarah are researchers working at the intersection of sexuality education, digital cultures and sexual violence prevention. As dedicated advocates at Bloom-Ed, they bring their passion and academic depth to the delivery of accessible and inclusive comprehensive relationships and sexuality education across schools, communities and online spaces. Together, they advocate for strength‑based and evidence‑informed approaches that centre connection, curiosity, and pleasure. This episode was recorded in March 2026
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual violence. 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
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Recommendations
References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Australian Teen Voices on Age Verification and Age Assurance Measures Article The Conversation article on the Social Media Ban in Australia The Conversation article on New Industry Codes Age Assurance Technology Trial Report The Conversation article on Pornography and Age Verification Access Sexual Violence Prevention & the Power of Sex Education with Katrina Marson
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Guest: Dr Giselle Woodley & Dr Sarah Vrankovich Producers: Maddy Stratten, Winnie Adamson & Diana Karamacoska Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Compassion in Transness, Culture and Relationships with Mai Nguyen | 19 Mar 2026 | 01:02:10 | |
Sit down with Mai Nugyen (she/her), as she opens up with Maddy to share her personal experience and the importance of understanding compassion and empathy when approaching conversations about transness and cultural identity. As a Vietnamese trans woman working in the trans healthcare space, Mai draws on her deep understanding of the communities she serves and the belief that inclusive healthcare relies on building bridges between people. Mai’s honesty, heart and passion bleeds through personal stories of navigating her transness and cultural identities in her relationship with self, community, family and romantic partner. This episode was recorded in February 2026
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references transphobia, sexual and domestic violence. 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
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References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Drag is a Performance, Trans is an Identity with Cherry-Ripe, Roxee Horror & Lawrence of Australia TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose TransHealth is a Human Right with Clinical Nurse Consultant Maggie Smith Understanding Transgender Lived Experience with TransHub Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Boddhisatva of Compassion (Quan Am) Gender Euphoria and Sex - Zoe Belle Gender Collective Ending HIV - Blossoms of Prosperity: Lunar New Queer by Mai Nguyen
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Mai Nguyen Producers: Maddy Stratten, Winnie Adamson & Diana Karamacoska Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| What is On The Couch? | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:03:31 | |
Listen as co-hosts Winnie and Maddy unpack the On The Couch podcast and vodcast series and reflect on season 4’s themes and guests. This episode was recorded in November 2025
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References On The Couch full episode list Young People’s Digital Cultures & Sexual Health with Professor Kath Albury Society, Social Scripts & the Study of Sex with Jennifer Power Sex, Relationships & Consent with Tom & Adie from Sticky Q’s Drag is a Performance, Trans is an Identity with Cherry-Ripe, Roxee Horror & Lawrence of Australia Muslim Women, Feminism & Tokenism in the Workplace with Soaliha Iqbal Is My Husband Gay or Sleeping with Other Men with Kyla Lawson Sexual Violence Prevention & the Power of Sex Education with Katrina Marson Continuing the HIV Conversation with Josef Garrington from ACON
Credits Hosts: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Continuing the HIV Conversation with Josef Garrington from ACON | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:51:21 | |
With World AIDS Day around the corner, Maddy and Josef sit down to chat about what it really looks like to support a loved one diagnosed with HIV. You’ll hear powerful stories from family members, partners, and allies about connection, compassion, and reducing stigma and discrimination through everyday actions. This episode reminds us that listening to people’s stories and educating ourselves is one of the most powerful ways to reduce fear, challenge biases, and better understand the diverse human experience. This episode was recorded in November 2025
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references suicide. Lifeline - 13 11 14
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Recommendations
References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama It’s Time to End HIV Stigma: Think Positive ACON Campaign Illawarra Shoalhaven Gender Alliance Wollongong and Regions AIDS Memorial Addition Event Registration Form Let’s Talk about HIV webinar with ACON PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis)
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Josef Garrington, featuring the Think Positive ACON Campaign & Kaitlyn Middleton Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Sexual Violence Prevention & the Power of Sex Education with Katrina Marson | 13 Nov 2025 | 01:00:26 | |
“Sexual well-being should be the baseline we are aiming for when we are talking about Comprehensive Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE), and sexual violence prevention is supplementary to that.” Join Maddy as she chats with author and researcher Katrina Marson to unpack the power of sex education. Katrina reflects on her work as a criminal lawyer specialising in sexual offenses and shares how her research on the implementation of relationships and sexuality education overseas on a 2019 Churchill Fellowship, has shaped her advocacy of RSE as a human right. This episode explores how the power of a whole-of-community approach, is crucial in preventing sexual violence and supporting sexual wellbeing, overall health and self-determination. This episode was recorded in October 2025
CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode references sexual assault, sexual violence and child sexual abuse. 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
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Recommendations Legitimate Sexpectations: the power of sex-ed
References Co-Culture Communications, Leah Maneama Sexual Assault Support Service in Tasmania World Association of Sexual Health Congress Why consent education isn't enough | Katrina Marson | TEDxBrisbane The Child Abuse Royal Commission Bloom Ed (a hub of resources including for advocacy) Talk Soon, Talk Often (guide for parents) SECCA (sexuality education and disability) Mooditj (sexual health program for young Aboriginal people) Sex and Ethics by Moira Carmody The Art of Receiving and Giving: The Wheel of Consent By Betty Martin UNESCO Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education: an evidence informed approach Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Sex, Relationships & Consent with Tom & Adie from Sticky Q’s Communicative Approach to Consent with Dr Joy Townsend TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose
Credits Host: Maddy Stratten Guest: Katrina Marson Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Is My Husband Gay or Sleeping with Other Men with Kyla Lawson | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:56:11 | |
Join Winnie as she chats with Kyla Lawson, to find out more about the invisible population Kyla works with as a Health Promotion Officer with Women Partners. Women Partners is a NSW based service that offers individual counselling, support groups and Sexual Health information for all women whose male partner is having sex with men or has come out as gay or bisexual. This passionate and inclusive discussion breaks down stigmas and discrimination. Listen and reflect on how we can advocate in the HIV space and engage with a growing movement that’s normalising sexuality and equitable access to sexual health for all communities. This episode was recorded in August 2025
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References Leichhardt Women's Community Health Center NSW Health HIV 2024 Data report Playsafe: How to find the right STI testing service for you Sexual Health Information Link ASHM HIV Management Guide for Clinical Care OurPath (USA based) Straight Partners Anonymous (UK based) Positive Life NSW (and other branches throughout Australia)
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Stigma and Shame reading:
Multicultural experiences of identifying as MSM within Australia
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Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Kyla Lawson Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Muslim Women, Feminism & Tokenism in the Workplace with Soaliha Iqbal | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:57:41 | |
What does it actually mean to create real cultural change? In this eye-opening and honest conversation, Winnie sits down with journalist and podcast creator Soaliha Iqbal to explore the intersections of politics, feminism, media trends, and anti-capitalism in a colonial world. Soaliha shares how her lived experience as a Muslim women in Australian has defined her voice within the Australian media landscape, using her platform to unpack the social, cultural, and political structures that shape our everyday lives. She reflects on the discomfort many people feel when talking about race, diversity, and inclusion. Instead of letting fear of “getting it wrong” hold us back, Soaliha shares why we should approach these conversations with honesty, courage, and a collaborative spirit. This episode was recorded in August 2025
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Recommendations
References Here's The Thing Tho: Unsafe Vs Uncomfortable World Association of Sexual Health Congress Australian Child Maltreatment Study, 2023 Understanding the Transgender Lived Experience with Transhub George Floyd Protests: A Timeline Say Their Names: Michael Brown Ethical Consent & Empowering Young People with Laura Crozier Learned Behaviors by Zeynab Gamieldien What We're Reading Caddyshack Project
Credits Host: Winnie Adamson Guest: Soaliha Iqbal Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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| Drag is a Performance, Trans is an Identity with Cherry-Ripe, Roxee Horror & Lawrence of Australia | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:17:34 | |
“It's super powerful to go into a space, a group of people who don't know anything about you, and you have that connection and that community.” Drag is more than just a performance of heightened gender expression; it’s a safe and affirming space for exploration. This honest and nuanced conversation explores the intersection of drag and the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s not drag 101, it’s a deep and vulnerable conversation about the role that drag plays in LGBTQIA+ advocacy. Maddy and Winnie yap with three incredible local Wollongong drag stars; Cherry-Ripe (she/her), Roxee Horror (she/her), and Lawrence of Australia (he/him) about the rise of drag in pop culture, performer and audience consent and drag as an ever-evolving industry. Get ready to have a laugh, be challenged and experience the personal stories that provide a unique insight into the heart of drag culture. This episode was recorded in March 2025
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Recommendations
References The Early Artistry of Male Impersonation The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Communicative Approach to Consent with Dr Joy Townsend TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers Language, Feminism & the Queer Space with Kirli Saunders
Credits Host: Winnie Adamson & Maddy Stratten Guest: Roxee Horror, Cherry-Ripe & Lawrence of Australia Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson Editing: Winnie Adamson Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)
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