Embodied WUNC

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A weekly radio show & podcast about identity, relationships and health from @wunc.org hosted by @asrao.bsky.social LISTEN: https://rb.gy/1apvw4

Promotional graphic for the Embodied WUNC podcast episode "Think Picky Eating Is Inevitable? History Begs To Differ." The episode title appears in large orange bold text against a soft lavender crumpled-paper textured background. Yellow and white body text reads: "Many of us assume kids are just naturally picky eaters. But after spending more than a decade reading memoirs, cookbooks and parenting manuals from the past 200 years, historian Helen Zoe Veit came to a radically different conclusion." The lower half features the book cover of "Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History" by Helen Zoe Veit, centered between two illustrated round cartoon figures — one on the left turning away from a plate of vegetables, and one on the right making a disgusted face at a plate of carrots.

Promotional graphic for the Embodied WUNC podcast episode "Native Fatherhood & Healing With Julian Brave NoiseCat." The episode title appears in large dark blue bold text against a night sky background with stars and aurora borealis colors transitioning from blue to purple to pink. White and gold body text reads: "At 28, Indigenous artist Julian Brave NoiseCat made an unlikely decision: move in with the father who'd abandoned him decades before. A deep dive into Indigenous history and his family's past changed how he saw his dad and prepared him for becoming a father." A photo shows Julian Brave NoiseCat smiling with his arm around his father, who wears a red hat and glasses. On either side, black silhouettes show a father and young child holding hands in different poses.

Promotional graphic for the Embodied WUNC podcast episode "Making The Kid Decision … And Learning To Live With It." The episode title appears in large orange bold text against a purple background with a gold halftone dot pattern. White and orange body text reads: "For years, audio creator Helena de Groot felt almost certain that she did not want kids. However, a surprise pregnancy was the first in a series of curveballs that set her on a path of questioning everything she thought she knew." A cutout photo of Helena de Groot, a woman with dark shoulder-length hair wearing a white coat and teal scarf, anchors the center. White line-drawing illustrations of adult and child figures in motion appear on either side of her.

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Image: Promotional graphic for the Embodied WUNC podcast episode "Why The Former 'Fastest Girl In America' Wants To Change Sports." The episode title appears in large dark blue bold text against a purple and pink background styled to look like a running track with curved lane lines. White body text reads: "Just a few years after going pro with Nike, Mary Cain stepped back from competitive running. Now she is calling for systemic change in sports culture." The lower half features the book cover of "This Is Not About Running: A Memoir" by Mary Cain, a New York Times bestseller, alongside a cutout photo of Mary Cain mid-race in a red Oregon track uniform with her name on her competition bib.

Promotional graphic for the Embodied WUNC podcast episode "The Future Of Trans Athletes In Sports." The episode title appears in large white bold text against a deep blue background with a faint globe grid pattern and faded silhouettes of athletes. Olympic-style colored rings decorate the upper corners. White and gold body text reads: "In 2015, Chris Mosier became the first openly trans athlete to qualify for Team USA. Now, more than a decade later, Chris is pushing back against bans on trans athletes in sports." The lower half features a black silhouette of a running athlete, a transgender pride flag, and a cluster of sports balls including a soccer ball, basketball, football, baseball, and golf ball.

Promotional graphic for the Embodied WUNC podcast episode "You Don't Become A Witch, You Remember That You Are One." The title appears in large light blue outlined text against a dreamy blue background with stars, glowing swirls, and hanging geometric crystal illustrations. White and gold body text reads: "Rebecca Auman has long been able to tap into the unseen and mystical parts of the world. But she was encouraged to turn away from that power for a long time. She tells us about her journey to reclaiming her intuition." The lower half features a full moon illustration and five tarot cards: the Death card centered above a spread of the Knight of Cups, Page of Pentacles, a Two of Wands, and King of Swords.

Promotional graphic for the Embodied WUNC podcast episode "The Healing Power of Horror." Bold orange text displays the episode title against a dark blue background with halftone dot patterns and orange paint drip accents. White and orange body text reads: "Writer Tananarive Due has always loved horror. But after experiencing real-life trauma, she started to take note of its healing potential. We talk with her about the power of horror and how she became a Black horror pioneer." The center features the book cover of "The Reformatory" by Tananarive Due, a Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner. Cutout images of actors from the film "Us" and "Sinners" appear in the lower corners.

Graphic announcing “2026 Winner – Best Wellness or Relationships Podcast.” The image features the podcast cover art for “Embodied” (WUNC), showing an illustrated person pulling open a glowing orange shape from the chest of a large blue human silhouette. The background is bright orange with celebratory accents, and the bottom reads “Embodied” and “AMBIES Brooklyn On Air Fest.”

Promotional graphic for the Embodied podcast on WUNC titled "A Practical Guide To Poop." A smiling woman in a dark blue blazer with gold buttons rests her chin on her hand, surrounded by illustrated icons including a brain, a large intestine/colon, and a sparkling toilet. Text reads: "Gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha likes to say that you've probably been pooping all wrong. In this episode, she joins Anita for the poop 101 you need and a primer on the brain-gut connection." The background is a soft purple-blue gradient with abstract line designs.

Promotional graphic for 'Embodied' podcast episode titled 'Lessons Learned From Loving Birds' featuring a blue sky background with bird silhouettes. Two illustrated orange and brown birds frame a photo of the book 'The Home Place' by J. Drew Lanham. Text describes how ornithologist and poet J. Drew Lanham discusses what birds can teach us about wildness, joy and belonging. A 'New Episode' badge appears in the top right corner.

Promotional graphic for "Embodied" podcast featuring guests Jocelyn Cox and Brad Cox against a starry blue background with geometric shapes. Shows Jocelyn Cox, described as "Author of 'Motion Dazzle: A Memoir of Motherhood, Loss, and Skating on Thin Ice'" - a woman with glasses and pulled-back hair smiling in front of what appears to be an ice rink; Brad Cox, described as "Figure skating coach" - a man with short gray hair wearing a black shirt smiling in front of an ice rink; and Anita Rao, "Host & Creator of Embodied" wearing glasses and a black blazer in a radio studio. Text at bottom reads "Click the link in bio to tune into How Competitive Figure Skating Shaped A Sibling Relationship."

Episode artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "Sex & Intimacy After Sexual Assault" against a dark background with an abstract figure silhouette. Text reads "How do you navigate sex after sexual trauma? That's a question rape survivor and writer Katie Simon struggled to find an answer to, so they decided to write a guidebook themself." Features a red rose with stem and leaves, and the book cover for "Tell Me What You Like: An Honest Discussion of Sex and Intimacy After Sexual Assault" by Katie Simon, which displays colorful gradient lettering. "New Episode!" badge appears in top right corner.

Episode artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "Why It's So Hard To Break Up With Fast Fashion" against a purple-blue gradient background with a faded denim jeans texture. Text reads "We know fast fashion is harmful... so why do we keep buying it? In this episode, fashion insider Amanda Lee McCarty joins Anita to dig into how retailers keep us hooked and what you can do about it." Features illustrated graphics including: a burning Earth with a thermometer showing climate impact, a hand holding green dollar bills, and colorful shopping bags in turquoise and tan. "New Episode!" badge appears in top right corner.

Episode artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "How Fake Claims To Native Identity Cause Real Harm" against a turquoise textured background. Text reads "What happens when Indigeneity becomes a commodity? In this episode, we speak to scholar and writer Dina Gilio-Whitaker about the history and impact of ethnic fraud." Features a collage including: a sepia-toned historical photograph of a Native American woman in traditional dress with long braids, a vintage photograph labeled "Nespelem George & Riders, Colville Reservation, Ida[ho]," a San Francisco Chronicle headline reading "Sacheen Littlefeather was a Native American icon. Her sisters say she was an ethnic fraud," the book cover for "Who Gets to Be Indian?" by Dina Gilio-Whitaker, and decorative elements including an arrow and spiral design. "New Episode!" badge appears in top right corner.

Episode artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "How LGBTQ Seniors Are Aging In Community" against a purple-blue textured background with residential homes. Text reads "As queer seniors age, they face unique challenges in accessing care and safe spaces. In this episode, we speak to the lesbian couple who built the first LGBTQ-focused 55+ co-housing community in Durham, NC." Features an illustrated collage of five diverse seniors celebrating Pride: one person in a green shirt holding a rainbow flag, three people wearing purple shirts with rainbow heart designs (two wearing sunglasses and hats), and two people in the front holding a large rainbow Pride flag together. "New Episode!" badge appears in top right corner.

An illustration of a child's drawing of a family tree, with the words "My Family Tree" at the top and a hand hovering over the drawing holding a picture of a kid with light brown skin and short hair being put on the drawing above the word "Me." The tree has a dark brown trunk and pink flowers. It features the names and photos of family members including "Grandpa," "Grandma," "Aunt" and "Mom." There is a ruler, crayon and pair of scissors sitting on top of the project. The words "Embodied" and "(Single) Mothered" are in the lower left hand corner of the illustration.

Artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "The Sex Lives Of Gen Z (And Why They Matter)" against a blue background. Text reads "In the midst of grabby headlines about The Gen Z Sex Recession, journalist Carter Sherman set out to understand what's going on beyond the data. What she discovered – after more than 100 conversations – has implications for all of us." Features a playful graphic design with a downward-trending red bar chart overlaid on orange dotted columns, an eggplant emoji on a white plate in the lower left, a peach emoji in the upper right with "XOXO" text.

Episode artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "Navigating Chronic Insomnia In A Sleep-Obsessed Culture" against a dark blue starry night background with crescent moon. Text reads "A few nights of bad sleep is rough ... but what do you do when insomnia becomes your new normal? Listen to our conversation about chronic insomnia and how it can affect romance, sex, motherhood, and productivity." Features illustration of unmade bed with blue pillows and rumpled bedding, along with a peach-colored sleep mask and orange alarm clock with lightning bolt symbols indicating disrupted sleep. "New Episode!" badge appears in top right corner.

Episode artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "A Mission To Tell Trans History Differently" against a purple and blue gradient background with pink and blue brushstroke elements. Text reads "Trans and genderqueer people have existed for millennia — but modern interpretations of history often fail to capture their stories. Meet the historian determined to document the untold stories of trans history." Features four historical portrait photographs in ornate frames: a person in Victorian-era black dress seated in a chair (gold frame), a person in blue jacket and brown pants (ornate bronze frame), a colorful illustrated portrait of a Black person wearing a decorative headdress and green draped clothing (oval silver frame), and a sepia-toned photograph of a person in dark Victorian clothing (gold frame). "New Episode!" badge appears in top right corner.

Episode artwork for "Embodied" podcast titled "Searching For Love & Legal Status" with subtitle "What's it like to date when you are undocumented? We explore one woman's journey to find both love and legal status against the backdrop of changing immigration policies, threats of deportation and xenophobia." Features a blue background with silhouette of the United States, two gold wedding rings, a pink heart, and passport/visa documents. "New Episode!" badge appears in top right corner.

Illustration of three smiling people standing between the vertical bars of a large DNA double helix, as if the strands are columns. The word “Embodied” is written in bold green letters at the top. The background is a gradient of peach to blue with dotted patterns. Text at the bottom reads: New on Embodied: One Sperm Donor, 31 Half Siblings & A Long Search For Identity.

Promotional poster for "Transformed: A Variety Show From WUNC's Embodied" featuring an illustrated scene with blue stage curtains and a large microphone in the foreground. A cartoon figure of a person with glasses and dark hair wearing a white shirt peeks out from behind the blue curtains, with an orange spotlight beam illuminating them. The title "Transformed" appears in large white script lettering at the top. Event details show "Friday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at Motorco Music Hall in Durham" and the show is presented by WUNC 91.5 North Carolina Public Radio and Embodied.

Promotional graphic for Embodied podcast featuring illustrated portraits of two men against a purple cloudy sky background. One wears a captain's hat and sunglasses with a dark shirt featuring blue mountain design, the other has shoulder-length hair and wears a light blue tank top and beanie. Text reads 'NEW on Embodied: Two Brothers, One Uncertain Future' with headphone icon.

A promotional graphic for an "Embodied" podcast episode. It features the podcast name "Embodied" in large blue letters at the top against a textured red/pink background with abstract line drawings of hands cradling a stomach over an outline of a blue uterus. At the bottom is a blue banner with headphone icon stating "NEW on Embodied:" followed by the episode title "Decades Of 'Death Cramps' Later, A Search For Answers To Period Pain."

A colorful podcast artwork for "Embodied" with a pink-to-blue gradient background. The image shows an illustrated figure wearing a VR headset, reaching out with one hand surrounded by sparkles and small heart symbols. The figure is drawn in a line art style with pink and blue coloring. The overall aesthetic combines digital technology themes with warm, inclusive imagery."

An illustration of a curvy, confident figure outlined in white against a dark, floral background. The figure has full, voluminous hair and soft facial features. Vines and flowers, intricately drawn in white, wrap around the figure's arms, chest and hips. The background features a rich pattern of pink, black and brown flowers with abstract shapes and textures. At the top, the word "Embodied" is displayed in bold, gold letters with a white outline.

An illustration of a family portrait. One parent, on the left, is white and masculine-presenting with short, brown hair. The other parent, on the right, is Black and more femme-presenting with natural hair gathered in a ponytail. The white parent is holding and looking down at a young girl who presents as Black with kinky-looking hair in a bun on top of her head. She is looking at the camera and smiling. The Black parent is holding a little boy who has lighter brown skin and hair that looks wavier. Both parent and child are looking at the camera. The word "Mixed" is in the upper righthand corner.

An illustration depicts a pair of dark-skinned hands holding and looking through a photo album on a table. One hand is turning a page, revealing a photograph of four smiling people sitting together, while the other hand holds a separate photo of three people wearing rainbow accessories, embracing and smiling. A purple bookmark with a Christian fish symbol is tucked into the album. A Holy Bible lies on the table nearby. The bold title "Embodied" is displayed at the top of the illustration.

A young mother with curly brown hair and light brown skin reclines on a bed, wearing a white tank top and light green sweatpants. She is casually browsing dating apps on her smartphone, with icons for Tinder, Bumble and a heart symbol floating around her. In the background, a baby sleeps peacefully in a crib, swaddled in a pink blanket. The room has soft lighting, with green pillows and curtains creating a cozy atmosphere. The word "Embodied" is at the top in bold blue letters.

An illustration of three hands resting on a cane. The person resting two hands on the cane is white, wearing a red scarf and black and red jacket with gold jewelry. The other person is also white, and has one hand resting on the other person's hands, wearing gold mobility devices on their fingers. The text "Embodied" is written in green across the top of the image.

A stylized digital illustration of various foods and candles arranged on a white background with subtle floral and geometric decorative elements. The word "Embodied" is prominently displayed at the top in bold, red lettering. The food items include a heart-shaped plate of oysters, a bowl of shrimp with lemon slices and garnish, a halved avocado, asparagus spears, sliced potatoes, dark chocolate pieces, and sliced bell peppers. Small candles are scattered throughout the composition, adding a cozy and intimate ambiance. The overall color palette is soft and warm, with shades of red, pink, green, and brown. The style is minimalistic with clean lines and a hand-drawn aesthetic.

An illustration of a woman standing on a sandy beach, facing the ocean with her hands resting on her head. She wears a pink and orange swimsuit with a sheer pink cover-up. She has brown skin and brown, curly hair that is shoulder-length. Beside her, an orange suitcase with an American flag sticker that’s partially torn off stands near a metal bench. The background showcases a tropical island with lush greenery, a bright blue sky with wispy clouds, and turquoise waves. The bold red title "Embodied" is prominently displayed at the top.

An illustration of a woman with long, brown hair, a white shirt, blue jean and white sneakers. She has a curious expression. She is walking up steps made out of various self-help books with titles that read: “ The Four Agreements,” “ “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,” “YOU ARE A BADASS,” "Atomic Habits,” and “The Secret.” The background is a light green color with large white and yellow flowers. Across the top right are the blue words “(Self) Helped” on a yellow background.

An illustration featuring a person with shoulder-length brown hair listening to headphones with their eyes closed. There are artistic swirls and images of a makeup brush, a person with a long Q-tip and an electric razor floating around the headphones. The person looks relaxed and content. The word "Tingled" is in the upper left hand corner of the illustration.

An illustration of a woman viewed from behind, seated on a pink bedspread in a room with purple, tropical-patterned wallpaper. She is wearing a floral, off-the-shoulder bra that she is slipping off her shoulders. She's wearing a matching skirt. A laptop displaying blurred content is placed in front of her, and the word "Embodied" appears in bold purple text at the top.

An illustration of a person relaxing on a reclining chair outdoors. The individual appears to be an older adult with light-colored hair, wearing a purple skirt and a light gray top, with a yellow cushion beneath them. The background features vibrant, psychedelic swirls in purple, pink and red hues, blending with trees and abstract foliage. The word "Embodied" is at the top in green letters.

A cartoon-style illustration featuring a wooden stand with the words 'ADVICE' written on a sign at the top. Below, a smaller sign reads 'ADVICE - $0.50, GOOD ADVICE - $2.00.' The scene is set in a grassy field with a bright blue sky and a small butterfly flying nearby. The word 'Embodied' is prominently displayed in large letters at the top of the illustration.

An illustration featuring a four-by-four grid of different male heads. The perspective on the illustration is from above, looking down on various degrees of baldness, from different-sized bald spots to receding hairlines to complete baldness. The races of the men vary, along with their facial expressions. Some men seem indifferent, while others seem distressed. The word "Embodied" is at the top of the illustration.

Anita (who has light skin, green eyes, glasses and shoulder length brown hair,) surrounded by illustrated images of food: a paella dish, a salad bowl and an avocado. The text reads: "3 ways to connect with your cultural identity through food."

Graphic of Embodied WUNC Airtimes detailing the following:
WUNC Fridays at 1 p.m.; Saturdays at 6 a.m.; Mondays at 9 p.m.
Oregon Public Radio (OPB) Fridays at 7 p.m.
Hawai‘i Public Radio on Fridays at 7 p.m.
South Carolina Public Radio Fridays at 11 p.m.
Indiana Public Radio Saturdays at 6 a.m.
Alabama Public Radio on Sundays at 6 a.m.
Alaska Public Media on Sundays at 5 p.m.
Blue Ridge Public Radio on Sundays at 8 p.m.
Houston Public Media's News 88.7 on Sundays at 8 p.m.
WBUR on Sundays at 9 p.m.
Connecticut Public Radio on Sundays at 9 p.m.
Little Rock Public Radio on Sundays at 11 p.m.
KJZZ on Wednesdays at 9 p.m.