2020-21 SPEAKERS


Wednesday, February 10th, 2021
Virtual Event, 7 - 8:15 pm PST
Peggy Orenstein
New York Times best-selling author, award-winning journalist, and internationally recognized speaker on gender issues, especially those related to teens, sex, and relationships.
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Peggy will present cutting-edge research combined with powerful storytelling to discuss:
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How high school and college guys understand and negotiate the new rules of physical and emotional intimacy (including consent) in a changing world
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How pornography has become the default sex educator for boys (and girls)
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How to raise boys to be better men

Monday, October 19th, 2020
Virtual Event, 5 - 6 pm PST
Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
Psychologist, best-selling author, monthly New York Times columnist, and regular contributor to CBS News who is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association for her work on stress and anxiety.
Come connect and learn:
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the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress and anxiety
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research-based practical solutions to help young people manage tension, toxic stress, and worries, especially during challenging times
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how to help our sons and daughters build strength and confidence

Our Moderator
Pamela Wu
Director of Communications and Media Relations for UC Davis Health & Contributing Host for Capital Public Radio