Ep.8 Facilitating with Intention: Reid Mihalko on Power Dynamics and Asking Better Questions

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11-09-2024 • 59 mins

In this conversation Reid and I discuss our close friendship and why it's crucial to lift up fellow facilitators rather than compete with them. Reid shares his journey into sex education and facilitation, driven by a desire to improve relationships and avoid the pitfalls of his parents' marriage.

We talk about creating workshops that meet community needs, emphasizing the importance of a safe and open environment for learning about sexuality. Reid also discusses his experience with restorative justice and stresses the need for facilitators to be accountable and responsive to power dynamics.

We explore how peer support helps facilitators grow and learn, and we touch on the challenges of running a facilitation business effectively.

Reid Mihalko is a well-known sex and relationship educator featured on NETFLIX's "Chelsea Does..." He helps adults boost self-esteem and improve relationships through humor and comprehensive sexual health advice on ReidAboutSex.com. Following #MeToo in 2018, Reid addressed allegations, stepping back to undergo a year-long restorative justice process. He now directs others to resources on accountability.

Reid's workshops and lectures have reached 60,000 globally, and he's appeared in media like Oprah's OWN and Newsweek. He founded Sex Geek Summer Camp and Sex Geek School, supporting sex educators with business skills to expand their impact.

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