Many believe Gay Conversion Therapy went away in the 60s. It didn't. Sadly, it's still very real. This week we speak to Elena Joy Thurston about spirituality and religion, her experience with Gay Conversion Therapy, and how she used mindfulness to recover from it. Elena is an inspirational speaker, writer, and founder of the Pride and Joy Foundation.

Listeners are advised that this episode contains references to suicide.

Many believe Gay Conversion Therapy went away in the 60s. It didn't. Sadly, it's still very real. This week we speak to Elena Joy Thurston about spirituality and religion, her experience with Gay Conversion Therapy, and how she used mindfulness to recover from it. Elena is an inspirational speaker, writer, and founder of the Pride and Joy Foundation. Listeners are advised that this episode contains references to suicide.

Bad Behavior is an award-winning podcast that delves into all things taboo - if it’s an uncomfortable conversation, we want to have it! Queer friends, and self-confessed rebellious spirits, Rosalind and Nikila are here to challenge how we think about identity. You should listen if you’re drawn to conversations that are a little bit bad, in the best way!

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Gay Conversion Therapy Ft. Elena Joy Thurston

Let's talk about money! 💸💸💸⁠
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We speak to Christina Hobbs, the CEO of Verve Super, Australia’s first ethical superannuation fund that is tailored for women, by women. Christina talks us through the basics of superannuation and how to meet yourself wherever you are at on your financial literacy journey. And who is financial literacy for? We dive into how the way we talk about money is not set up for all women and how we do better. 

Verve Money Pty Ltd (ABN 71 653 669 366, AFS Representative No. 001294184) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of True Oak Investments Ltd (ABN 81 002 558 956; AFSL 238184). Verve Money and True Oak Investments are not licensed to provide personal financial advice. The information provided is general in nature. You should consider seeking independent professional advice to ensure that your financial decisions are suited to your unique circumstances.

Let's talk about money! 💸💸💸⁠ ⁠ We speak to Christina Hobbs, the CEO of Verve Super, Australia’s first ethical superannuation fund that is tailored for women, by women. Christina talks us through the basics of superannuation and how to meet yourself wherever you are at on your financial literacy journey. And who is financial literacy for? We dive into how the way we talk about money is not set up for all women and how we do better. 
Verve Money Pty Ltd (ABN 71 653 669 366, AFS Representative No. 001294184) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of True Oak Investments Ltd (ABN 81 002 558 956; AFSL 238184). Verve Money and True Oak Investments are not licensed to provide personal financial advice. The information provided is general in nature. You should consider seeking independent professional advice to ensure that your financial decisions are suited to your unique circumstances.

Financial Literacy ft Christina Hobbs

We're diving into one of my all-time dream jobs: Intimacy Coordination in film, TV and stage. Niki and I adore shows that push boundaries in themes and ideas - but we are 100% against pushing anyone's healthy personal boundaries to get there!

I was ecstatic to speak with Ita O'Brien, the woman who pioneered intimacy coordination! Despite being a vital part of the film industry, it's still a relatively new field! Ita has worked on shows such as Sex Education and Normal People. We chat to Ita about the Intimacy on Set guidelines, setting boundaries, and how sometimes if you want something done, you just have to do it yourself. 

This podcast is sponsored by Verve Super. Interests in Verve Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Verve Super is a sub-plan of the Fund. Read the PDS and TMD available on the Verve Super website and consider speaking to a financial adviser before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Verve Super.

We're diving into one of my all-time dream jobs: Intimacy Coordination in film, TV and stage. Niki and I adore shows that push boundaries in themes and ideas - but we are 100% against pushing anyone's healthy personal boundaries to get there! I was ecstatic to speak with Ita O'Brien, the woman who pioneered intimacy coordination! Despite being a vital part of the film industry, it's still a relatively new field! Ita has worked on shows such as Sex Education and Normal People. We chat to Ita about the Intimacy on Set guidelines, setting boundaries, and how sometimes if you want something done, you just have to do it yourself. 
This podcast is sponsored by Verve Super. Interests in Verve Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Verve Super is a sub-plan of the Fund. Read the PDS and TMD available on the Verve Super website and consider speaking to a financial adviser before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Verve Super.

Intimacy in Film Ft. Intimacy Coordinator Ita O'Brien

Humor is a powerful tool of resistance, and comedian, artist and activist Aretha Brown joins us to discuss how powerful comedy can be. She gives us her tips for decolonising your mind (you know what they say, the hottest people engage in thoughtful decolonising work!) and we dive into the deep hurt of having your artwork stolen by a big brand. In other news, Rose performs the monologue from A Cinderella Story and we give you an insight into what its like to be extremely good at improv (we're brilliant and will not be accepting any feedback on this). Enjoy! 

This podcast is sponsored by Verve Super. Interests in Verve Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Verve Super is a sub-plan of the Fund. Read the PDS and TMD available on the Verve Super website and consider speaking to a financial adviser before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Verve Super.

Humor is a powerful tool of resistance, and comedian, artist and activist Aretha Brown joins us to discuss how powerful comedy can be. She gives us her tips for decolonising your mind (you know what they say, the hottest people engage in thoughtful decolonising work!) and we dive into the deep hurt of having your artwork stolen by a big brand. In other news, Rose performs the monologue from A Cinderella Story and we give you an insight into what its like to be extremely good at improv (we're brilliant and will not be accepting any feedback on this). Enjoy! 
This podcast is sponsored by Verve Super. Interests in Verve Super are issued by Diversa Trustees Limited as trustee of the Future Super Fund. Verve Super is a sub-plan of the Fund. Read the PDS and TMD available on the Verve Super website and consider speaking to a financial adviser before making a decision to acquire, hold or continue to hold an interest in Verve Super.

Gay Conversion Therapy Ft. Elena Joy Thurston

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