Conscious Conversations

By Aubrey Bailey

This is a podcast that advocates for women’s rights and specifically discusses Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting. This podcast is a result of a passion to continue the conversation surrounding FGC. My hope is that through these episodes you will gain a better understanding of what FGC is and how to help! Everyone deserves to feel empowered–especially women–and entitled to our own choices, opinions and to enjoy equal rights free from fear of violence.

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Normalizing the Conversation (in UT)

Conscious ConversationsMay 28, 2021

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Normalizing the Conversation (in UT)

*This content might not be suitable for younger listeners.* This week we are joined by two young women, Erin Peterson and Brynn Hoffman, from Utah to discuss their awareness of FGC. Together, we navigate the intersections of our own education, culture, and privilege; to better understand the levels of FGC awareness amongst girls and women in the United States.

May 28, 202115:42

What, Why, How, and Who with Kabung and Toks from FORWARD

*This content might not be suitable for younger listeners.* In this episode we are fortunate to be joined by Toks Okeniyi and Kabung Lomodong, two incredible women from the non-profit organization Forward in the UK. Together, we discuss what FGC entails, why it’s practiced, who is impacted, and why FGC advocacy is so important.

https://www.forwarduk.org.uk/

May 28, 202152:18

Exhibition - Artist Statement

Listen while walking through my exhibition! Thanks!

Apr 05, 202102:49

Psycho-Sexual Health and Healing with FGC/M Survivor

*This content might not be suitable for younger listeners.*In this episode, we discuss mental health and healing processes with psycho-therapist, accomplished writer, and FGM survivor, Farzana Doctor from Canada. She takes us on the journey of her newest book, Seven, discussing how her profession as both a writer and psycho-therapist enable her to advocate for women's rights, facilitate healing from trauma, and be an activist for global change.

https://farzanadoctor.com/

Mar 26, 202132:39

FGC/M Awareness in Schools

*This content might not be suitable for younger listeners.* Today we are talking with Hunter Kessous from Brandeis University in Massachusetts. She explains the importance of discussing and teaching about human rights, women's rights, and especially Female Genital Cutting in schools.

Mar 26, 202118:42

The Importance of Male Allies

*This content might not be suitable for younger listeners.* Today we are lucky to hear from Jeremiah Kipainoi from Kenya and Zoeb Bharmal from the UK who are two male allies fighting with us against the practice of FGC. In this episode, we will discuss how critical it is for men to get involved in the conversation and to help towards education on and ending of the ritual practice.

Mar 26, 202135:39

Testimonial

*This content might not be suitable for younger listeners.* Today we are joined by Shabana Feroze, an advocate, a fitness instructor, a business owner, and an FGC survivor, from Bahrain. We are blessed to have her here to share her life, story, and successes. This is an episode you definitely don’t want to miss!

Mar 26, 202129:54

Introduction

*This content might not be suitable for younger listeners.* This episode gives a brief introduction into the history of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGC) and begins the conversation with why I felt compelled to take a deep dive into FGC advocacy.

Mar 23, 202101:20