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Podcast: Mental Illness Happy Hour
Episode: #301 Sex and Politics - Jamie Varon
Description: The 31 year-old writer discusses feminism, sexual violence and misogyny in the context of partisan politics, and her personal life. She shares about the complexities of marrying a Muslim, growing up being told "you're too sensitive", avoiding her emotions by achieving, hating her body, fighting the drill sergeant in her head and learning the power of being vulnerable and letting go of shame. Â Jamie's links Facebook: facebook.com/jamievaron Twitter: twitter.com/jamievaron Instagram: instagram.com/jamievaron All my published writing: jamievaron.com/writing Writing workshops: h...