Let's Talk with Emily Readman | Consent Education Advocate, Writer + Artist | *Trigger Warning Sexual Assault, Violence + Abuse*

Helloooooo beautiful souls! Welcome back for another ep of Let's Talk, Period.Today's episode is with Emily Readman. Em is a writer, artist and consent education advocate from Brisbane, on Yuggara and Turrbal Lands. Their project, Consent Patches, launched in 2020 to start conversations on consent and consent education. So far, she has raised over $1,500 for Rape and Domestic Violence Services Australia.We chat on: Em's sex ed experience at high schoolWhat Em wishes she learnt at school about sex and consent Em's perspective on why there is a lack of discussion around consent in school settingsWhy the blame is placed on women or people from the LGBTQIA+ community when it comes to sexual assault, violence or abuseWhat Em would like to see included in education when it comes to consentAll about Consent Patches and why Em started this projectEm also mentioned the incredible work of the Teach Us Consent team - you can check them out here or on instagram @teachusconsent Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period with Em Readman. If you want more from Em, you can follow her on instagram at @emreadman and @consent.patches. You can also support the important work Em is doing and shop the entire Consent Patches range via consetpatches.bigcartel.com. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau.ALSO! Join me for the very first Let's Talk, Period. LIVE event on Friday 5 November in Brisbane! Tickets are super limited so book yours ASAP! As a LTP listener, you can use code LTPFAM for $5 off your ticket! Get yours HERELet’s talk period is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  'subscribe' on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can 'follow' the show! If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community!Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)Support the show