48. Live from Vancouver it's Dawn Petten!!

Join Irene for an insightful and fabulous conversation with the amazing Dawn Petten, live from Casa Karas in Vancouver! Dawn is a mother, certified sex educator, drama teacher, and award-winning actor. She has performed in theatres across the country, including the Belfry Theatre, Electric Company Theatre, Bard  on the Beach, Touchstone Theatre, Arts Club Theatre, and Caravan Farm Theatre. She appeared in the world premiere of The Cull at the Arts Club Theatre and has graced multiple seasons of the beloved East Van Panto with Theatre Replacement. On screen, Dawn is known for her work in Eadweard, The Ballad of Niall McNeil, and Oh Sweet and Mighty Dream of Freakish Joy. Offstage, Dawn is a passionate and dynamic educator. She brings her love of storytelling into the classroom as a drama teacher, helping young people discover their voice, creativity, and confidence through theatre. Dawn is also a SEX EDUCATOR!! Her journey into sexual health education began when she volunteered with the Facts of Life Line, now known as the Sex Sense Line, a free, confidential resource provided by Options for Sexual Health. This formative experience led her to pursue formal training through Options, home to Canada’s first sexual health education certification program, developed under the leadership of Director of Education Kristin Gilbert.  As a certified sexual health educator, Dawn champions inclusive, shame-free, and empowering approaches to sexual health through Options and their outreach programs. Join Irene and Dawn as the gab away and Dawn shares her insight and experience in her career as a sex educator. Dawn's recommended books mentioned during the episode include: Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski, Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Vancouver’s own Dr. Lori Brotto, The Menopause Manifesto, The Vagenda, and Blood by Canadian OB/GYN Dr. Jen Gunter. If you would like to contact Dawn Petten please reach out to Irene! #ilo_wellnessseries