Body Language

Introducing Body Language with Tasha Bishop

For so many years, Tasha Bishop felt like the odd one out after being diagnosed with MRKH; a condition that meant she was born without a womb or internal vagina. After coming to the realisation that none of us fit the mould, Tasha set out to change the conversation – instead of herself. We're all odd-ones-out and bodies are multitudinous marvels, after all. In this person-focused and filter-free podcast, Tasha interviews a different guest each week, listening to their corporeal stories and exploring the rainbow of bodies that make up this world. Body Language will uncover the way we talk about our bodies, feel about our bodies, and so often hide them. This is a journey to understanding how we can come to value our imperfections in a society set on perfection.

Nadia Deen on sexual wellness and exploring pleasure

Nadia Deen AKA “the orgasm whisperer” is founder of AM: Appointment and founding member of the Intimology institute. On a mission to offer advice and tips for people with vulvas to achieve their best orgasms yet, Nadia speaks to Tasha about how important it is to unpack sex, pleasure and be more in the moment. Nadia talks about how important masturbation and meditation are for sexual wellness, and how to find your body again after sexual trauma.

Freddy McConnell on being a Seahorse and gender identity

In this week's episode of Body Language, Tasha speaks journalist and subject of the award winning film Seahorse - Freddy McConnell. Freddy, a trans man who decided to conceive and deliver his own child, documented this incredible journey. Tasha and Freddy talk about gender and Freddy's feelings of dysphoria during this journey, and why language is probably the most inclusive tool. For support: http://www.mind.org.uk https://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

Laura Hoggins on athletics over aesthetics

Author, trainer and body positive role model Laura Hoggins liberated herself from fixating on the way she looks by celebrating her body for its incredible physical abilities. Laura speaks to Tasha about why lifting weights is good for your self esteem, and once and for all dispels the myth that lifting only makes you bulky. For support: http://www.mind.org.uk

Honey Ross on fat positivity and trauma

In this podcast episode, Tasha is joined by fat positive activist and founder of 'Girls Wank Too' Honey Ross. Honey explains why she has set out to provide diverse narratives of the female form by using her social media platform as a palpable place of confidence, self love and empowerment. In reclaiming her body after trauma, Honey shares how she has explored the effect sexual abuse had on her sexuality, but also how this kindness and patience with herself has given her back her self compassion. For support: http://www.mind.org.uk