EP.119 - Carine Abou Dahab - "A Human With No Tribe Will Not Survive"

What happens when we’re taught that curiosity about sexuality is shameful? And how do colonial histories still shape the way we talk—or don’t talk—about sex today? In this compelling episode, we sit down with Carine Abou Dahab, a sexologist passionate about breaking the silence and unlearning the shame surrounding sexuality.

Together, we explore the lasting effects of sexual imperialism and colonization, uncovering how cultures across the globe once embraced sexuality before colonial powers imposed shame and control. Carine breaks down the six dimensions of sexuality, offering a holistic view of how our identities are shaped by biology, psychology, and culture.

We get into real, urgent questions—How do we create safe spaces for our children to understand their bodies? What does healthy attachment look like? And how do we navigate teenage sexuality in a world where access to porn is easier than ever?

As two brown women, we also bond over the "isms" we’ve been unlocking—how racism, sexism, and colonialism have deeply impacted the way our communities talk about (or avoid) sexuality. Through these personal reflections, we discuss the unlearning process and why it’s essential to reconnect with the truths we always knew deep down.

Through it all, Carine’s wisdom shines: “The consequence of silence is being vulnerable to violence.”  This episode is for anyone ready to unlearn outdated narratives, reclaim curiosity, and cultivate authentic, open conversations—because understanding sexuality isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about safety, identity, and healing.

If you’re "thirsty to learn" and ready to challenge what you thought you knew—this conversation is for you.

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In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.