On this episode of the Body Literacy Podcast, I’m joined by accomplished comedian, actress, filmmaker, mother, dancer, performance artist, embodied creatrix, and self described codependent, Toni Nagy.  Toni has gained a loyal social media following that regularly tunes in for her latest satirical take on the big and small issues plaguing our modern world.  Toni uses interpretive dance and comedy to explain complex concepts such as fascism, artificial intelligence, and even contradictory facets of topics pertaining to spirituality, growth, and personal development.  Toni runs her own dance studio, Sidestream Studio, in Vermont and I highly recommend her virtual Gyration Nation dance class for anyone looking to explore dance as a form of expression and holistic health practice.Toni completed her undergraduate work in philosophy at Sarah Laurence College and marries her embodied sense of humor with her philosophical and spiritual curiosities to create performance art that both entertains and provokes deep ponderance of compelling issues.In our conversation together, Toni and I explore some heavy topics that are, perhaps, better received through a comedic lens in order to make them more approachable and easier to digest.  We discuss humor and dance as medicine, pornography and erectile dysfunction, pain avoidance, commoditization of the human body, medicalized childbirth, pelvic exams, and systemic medical violence… all with a twist of humor, of course.  Neither Toni nor myself are strangers to controversy.  In this episode we explore the barriers to broaching tough topics through comedy and even the role of embodiment practices to express things that are limited by the English language through words alone.You can follow Toni’s production company at https://www.cavelightproductions.com , her dance studio is at https://www.sidestreamstudio.com/ , and her journey through parenting at http://tonibologna.com/ .  Be sure to follow her social media accounts @toninagy on Instagram, @toni.nagy on TikTok, @tonynagycomedy on Facebook and YouTube. * * * * *The Body Literacy Podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Any statements and views expressed by myself or my guests are not medical advice. The opinions of guests are their own and the Body Literacy Podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. If you have a medical problem, please consult a qualified and competent medical professional.The Body Literacy Podcast may promote, affiliate with, or partner with other individuals or businesses whose programs, products and services align with mine and Body Literacy, LLC may receive commissions or compensation for promotion of those products or services.Theme music for the Body Literacy Podcast is provided by Big Wild, https://bigwildmusic.com/ .Be sure to subscribe and sign up for updates at https://JenMayo.com . Follow us on social media @jenmayo.bodyliteracy .As always, five star reviews are appreciated if you enjoy the content on the Body Literacy Podcast. Please visit Apple iTunes Podcasts to leave your rating or review.