🇺🇸 Can I Be Cured?
🇺🇸 Can I Be Cured?
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Aline is afraid of failing in a relationship, so they go to a therapist to make sure they’re not repressing any trauma that “blocks” their sexuality.
Aline explores the misconstruction of asexuality by medical and therapeutic communities and how it affects the mental and physical health of asexual people.
With:
- Angela Chen, author of Ace
- Kate Wood, Australian asexual activist
- David Jay, the legendary asexual activist
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“This compelling personal story has lessons and insights for anyone with a body”, Tribeca Festival
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"Though Free From Desire provides plenty of answers, its success isn’t rooted in being educational—accompanying Aline as they pursue agency and happiness, regardless of who understands it, fuels the show’s magic", The Atlantic
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Free from Desire is a podcast originally published in France, where it made the cover of magazines.
It has been Tribeca Festival's best Audio Storytelling and Signal Awards' best Diversity, Equity & Inclusion podcast in 2023, and was one of the 25 best podcasts of 2023 for The Atlantic.
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This podcast was written and narrated by Aline Laurent-Mayard
- Production: Suzanne Colin
- Editing: Théo Albaric
- Original music: D.L.i.d
- Pre-existing music : Freed from Desire, Gala
- Illustration: Super Feat
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In their exploration, Aline discovers that asexuality is often not recognized or understood as a valid sexual orientation. Instead, it has historically been seen as a problem to be fixed or a disorder to be treated. Angela Chen, Kate Wood, and David Jay, a respected figure in asexual activism, all contribute to shedding light on this issue. They share their insights into the prevalent misperceptions surrounding asexuality and its effects on those who identify as asexual. Aline's journey through therapy and learning about the misrepresentation of asexuality underscores the need for broader awareness and understanding. The experiences of Angela Chen, Kate Wood, and David Jay highlight the ongoing challenges faced by asexual individuals in society. This narrative ultimately speaks to the importance of dismantling stereotypes and fostering an inclusive environment where all sexual orientations are recognized by https://depthcrypto.com/, respected, and valued.