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My Body, My Podcast

By: Elizabeth Banks
Narrated by: Elizabeth Banks
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  • My Body, My Podcast Episode 0: Trailer

    My Body, My Podcast Episode 0: Trailer
    Jun 17 2021

    Elizabeth Banks believes that sex education is a lifelong pursuit that when done well, has the power to transform lives and society itself. My Body, My Podcast is her continuing education class and she would love you to join.

    In My Body, My Podcast, Banks seamlessly mixes autobiography and information to create an open space to talk about all things sex and sexuality. Throughout, you’ll hear personal stories from Banks’ life - her traumatic first period, an inappropriate meeting with a Hollywood agent, watching a PBS documentary at age eight that showed sperm swimming toward an egg inside a real human body. In telling these stories, Banks unearths important and difficult questions: Why are young people separated by gender during sex ed? What is intimate justice? How do women take control of their pleasure? Can we break the cycle of generational shame? And how on earth do we talk to kids and young people about all of this?

    She turns to guests close to the subject matter - therapists, researchers, activists, parents, and friends - to get some answers. Guests like Laverne Cox, Chelsea VonChaz, Dr. Amy Schalet, Peggy Orenstein, Lindy West, Jameela Jamil, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and Pidgeon Pagonis offer vital and refreshing insight. The result is six intimate yet universal episodes of storytelling and conversation that explore new ways to approach body image, menstrual dignity, the effect of shame on our sexual psyche, the way gender categories impact all of us, and more. Of course, Banks does all of this in her quintessential style - smart, playful, and honest, meaning you can expect both some hard truths and some hard laughs.

    So come on in. We’re talking about life, sex, and the pursuit of pleasure. Nothing is off limits, and all are welcome.

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    2 mins
  • Episode 1: Body

    Episode 1: Body
    Jul 29 2021
    Elizabeth shares a story about her first meeting with a Hollywood agent, and the offensive line of questioning that took place. She talks with guests about body image, body neutrality, body liberation, and more. Guests include: Jameela Jamil, Laverne Cox, and Lindy West.
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    54 mins
  • Episode 2 : Shame

    Episode 2 : Shame
    Jul 29 2021
    Elizabeth shares a story from childhood about her complicated relationship with church and her developing sexual psyche. She talks with guests about stigma, the dangers of abstinence only education, and more. Guests include: Dr. Amy Schalet, Melissa Pintor Carnagey, Nadia Bolz-Weber, and Joshua Harris.
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    48 mins

Interview: Elizabeth Banks Says Your Sex Education Isn’t Over

My Body, My Podcast
'Women's equality depends on people reexamining all of our notions around sex and gender.'
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  • My Body, My Podcast
  • 'Women's equality depends on people reexamining all of our notions around sex and gender.'

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About the Creator and Host

Actor, producer, writer, and director Elizabeth Banks is known for roles spanning across comedy and drama, as well as film and television. She is a three-time Emmy nominee for her recurring roles in 30 Rock and Modern Family, and crafted stand-out performances in projects like The Hunger Games franchise, Love & Mercy, and the hit Pitch Perfect franchise, which she also produced through her company Brownstone Productions and has grossed over $565 million world-wide.
Banks made her directorial debut in 2015 with Pitch Perfect 2 which was the highest opening weekend for a musical in history, the biggest opener for a first-time feature film director, and the second-largest opening for a female director. It also garnered her the ‘Breakthrough Filmmaker of the year’ award at the 2015 CinemaCon Awards. She also produced the critically acclaimed tv series Shrill on Hulu. Brownstone’s current development slate includes multiple film, television and digital collaborations across various networks and studios including Universal, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, FOX, Freeform, HBO Max, Netflix, Hulu, and Peacock.
Her feature credits include Charlie’s Angels which she wrote, produced, directed and appeared in; W, in which she garnered critical-acclaim for her role as ‘First Lady Laura Bush;’ her breakthrough role in the Academy Award winning film Seabiscuit; Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, Invincible, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Magic Mike XXL, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Role Models, Walk of Shame, and the cult hit Wet Hot American Summer, among others.
Originally from Massachusetts, Banks received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her Graduate Degree at the American Conservatory Theater. She is involved with many charities including the Center for Reproductive Rights (where she leads the Center’s Creative Council), LA’s Best, Temple Israel of Hollywood, Planned Parenthood, The First Lady’s Reach Higher Initiative, Heifer International, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, and Turnaround Arts. She currently resides in Los Angeles.

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My Body, My Podcast creator Elizabeth Banks in conversation with Michelle Collins

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This podcast is thoughtful and insightful. It really made me think about and even rethink some things that I thought that I understood. I think that everyone should listen to it.

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Interesting and highly engaging

I didn't think Elizabeth Banks more than just an actress until I listened to her podcast and learn more about her POV as a feminist. Her style, format, selection of topics and guests were interesting and easy to listen to. The content was well-written and she delivered them effectively. I hope to see more episodes!

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Honest and informative

What a fantastic conversation! This pod cast is just what American culture needs to begin the process of healing from centuries of misogynistic cultural indoctrination. I feel like this is an important resource for parents and teens alike to stimulate productive conversations and harbor trusting and healthy relationships. Thank you Elizabeth for your openness and courage. I am a cisgender white heteronormative man and I feel I owe it to my three daughters to be as informed and prepared to support them in their life journey as I can possibly be. This podcast has given me a plethora of tools and information that I feel will be indispensable as a parent. Thank you to all involved in this production. I look forward to season 2 of Elizabeth’s beautiful and calming voice.

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"I am woman, hear me (and my vagina) roar!"

This is real life. These are topics we all missed growing up, but needed oh so very bad. Short, small truths, that are easy to get hooked to, and not cringe worthy at all. You go Mrs. Banks!

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Thank you for proving me wrong and showing me the depth of your character Elizabeth Banks! Excellent information. Comprehensive.

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super helpful and insightful!

Loved the sexual positive approach. I'm going to totally use some of this to talk to my young kids about learning to love and respect themselves.

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Amazing!

Elizabeth, you many never see this review but if you do thank you. Thank you for your vulnerability and education on all the topics discussed. You’re changing my narrative.

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Love it! Keeping going EB! Great reminders to be true to yourself, self love, and fighting for others.

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well done

Personal and empowering talk about things that should absolutely be talked about. I have recommended to so many. Thank you!

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Beautifully Produced

This podcast has everything! Real connection to personal story, expert discussion and heart. I feel less alone when listening. It is important to have a critical eye on how we were raised, that it is not all about pleasing a man. I want my own. Keep making this podcast! Thank you!

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