Our Private Bits

Our Private Bits

Myles Sexton

Welcome to "Our Private Bits," the podcast where we delve into conversations that often go unspoken or ignored. I'm your host, Myles Sexton (They/Them), a passionate advocate for gender identity, sexuality, mental health, sexual health, and harm reduction. As a sober and HIV positive non-binary individual, I aim to empower discussions on topics that matter, encouraging growth and understanding.Joining me on this journey is my incredible fiancé, Tyler Austin. Together, we explore the depths of our relationship, sharing candid reflections on the obstacles we've faced and the invaluable lessons we've learned along the way. Through open and honest d...

Our Private Bits of our Relationship Pt. 2

Our Private Bits of our Relationship Pt. 2

On this part two of Our Private Bits Tyler and I talk about how our wedding planning is going and how we are going deeper within our relationship! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 2024 • 32:26

Our Private Bits of our Relationship Pt. 1

Our Private Bits of our Relationship Pt. 1

On this part one episode of Our Private Bits Tyler & I talk about the challenges and growth we have had within our relationship over the last year! Navigating our busy lives, balancing work and keeping the spark alive! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 2024 • 36:55

Are we Having Kids with Tyler Austin

Are we Having Kids with Tyler Austin

On this episode of Our Private Bits Tyler joins to talk about if we want to have kids in the future and what that looks like for a trans man and for someone living with HIV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2024 • 47:19

Answering Your Questions Pt. 3

Answering Your Questions Pt. 3

On this episode of Our Private Bits: Part 3 of answering your questions! We talked about how to get started as an influencer, walking in heels and what Tyler and Myles' first impressions were of each other! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2024 • 28:19

Living with Albinism with Mirian Njon

Living with Albinism with Mirian Njon

On this episode of Our Private Bits we have Mirian Njon @miriannjon joining. We talk about her journey living with Albinism, how it impacts her health and how she is navigating her identity as a woman of color Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2024 • 30:50

Hidden Illnesses & being a Style Icon & Mother with Sasha Exeter

Hidden Illnesses & being a Style Icon & Mother with Sasha Exeter

On this episode of Our Private Bits we have Sasha Exeter @sashaexeter Joining! We talk about what it’s like living with hidden illnesses, showing up online and being a mother all at the same time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2024 • 37:17

Answering Your Questions Pt. 2

Answering Your Questions Pt. 2

On this episode were continuing to answer your questions, such as how Myles discovered they were non-binary, how someone who drinks can support someone who's sober, and what supernatural experiences we've had, just to name a few! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2024 • 30:36

What Is MRKH? With Lorenn O’Neill

What Is MRKH? With Lorenn O’Neill

On this episode of Our Private Bits we have Lorenn O’Neill @girlwithmrkh joining. She explains what MRKH is and how she has navigated her life living with it. We also talk about her journey of healing on how MRKH impacts so many aspects of her life and identity from not being able to have kids to dating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 2024 • 39:19

Answering Your Questions Pt. 1

Answering Your Questions Pt. 1

On this episode of Our Private Bits: we answer your questions! We dive into topics such as personal styles and aesthetics, mindfulness and self care, even chatting about Myles HIV status and how they go about their day to day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2024 • 31:58

Body Positivity & Representation Within The Modelling Industry with Lauren Chan

Body Positivity & Representation Within The Modelling Industry with Lauren Chan

On this episode of Our Private Bits we have Plus Size supermodel Lauren Chan @lcchan joining! We talk about her journey of being a woman of color, plus size and queer working in the fashion industry! We also dive into social media and how the algorithm praises negativity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 2024 • 39:18

Transitioning & Playing Professional Hockey with Harrison Browne

Transitioning & Playing Professional Hockey with Harrison Browne

On this episode of Our Private Bit we have the first openly transgender professional hockey player Harrison Browne @hbrowne24 Joining! We discuss his country of transitioning while being a professional hockey playing and the support he found within his community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14, 2024 • 36:22

A unconventional love story with Tracy Taylor & Melissa Peteras

A unconventional love story with Tracy Taylor & Melissa Peteras

On this episode of Our Private Bits we have Tracy Taylor and Melissa Peteras joining. We talk about their very unconventional love story meeting over Tiktok and starting a life together in the mids of a pandemic and in separate countries! We also talk about the importance of communities coming together to support each other against hate! You an follow them @melissadilkespateras & @everydaytrace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2024 • 57:15

Navigating Relationships & finding community with Mr Hugo Filipe

Navigating Relationships & finding community with Mr Hugo Filipe

On this episode of Our Private Bits we have Mr Hugo Filipe @mrhugofilipe joining. We talk about what it was link for him finding community and his queerness as a immigrant coming to Canada. We also talk about his experience being in a trouple, how to navigate this type of relationship and how Important boundaries and communication are! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2024 • 41:22

Style Without Compromise with Sara Camposarcone

Style Without Compromise with Sara Camposarcone

On this Episode of Our Private Bits we have Sara Camposarcone aka @saracampz on Tiktok. We talk about the evaluation of her maximalism style without compromise, sustainability and and what's it been like dating for her! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2024 • 32:48

Women Working in Tech with Mel Hwang

Women Working in Tech with Mel Hwang

On this episode of Our Private Bits we have Mel Hwang @melhwang who is the posing queen of social media! We get into her life online and offline and how she navigates her very public relationship. We also talk about what it’s been like for her being a woman working in tech and her relationship with nudity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2024 • 46:28

Style has no age with Antonia Fifi

Style has no age with Antonia Fifi

On this episode of Our Private Bits we have Antonia Fifi @tonififi joining us who is an on air style expert and award winning content creator! We get into how style has no age and how she owning her voice and gorgeous accent as another way to celebrate diversity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2024 • 38:00

Turning Shame Into Inspiration Nick Merzetti

Turning Shame Into Inspiration Nick Merzetti

On this episode of. Our Private Bits we have Celebrity Fashion Photographer Nick Merzetti @merzetti , who is also one of my besties joining! We get into how his childhood shame has turned into a huge inspiration for him when creating his works of art. We also get into how psychedelics therapy has helped him reflect and heal from a lot of his trauma! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2024 • 36:58

Two Spirit, Reclaiming Language and Land Acknowledgements with Kairyn Potts

Two Spirit, Reclaiming Language and Land Acknowledgements with Kairyn Potts

On this episode of Our Private Bits Kairyn Potts Joins us who is a Two Spirit indigenous content creator! We talk about what Two Spirit means to him and the role it plays within his life and community! we also get into the journey of how he has been learning and reclaiming his indigenous languages. We also get into his personal opinions on land acknowledgements and what's its been like for him being queer and a professional gamer! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2023 • 55:56

Category is Jazmine Carter

Category is Jazmine Carter

On this episode of Our Private Bit we have special guest Jazmine Carter @jazmine.pdf , who is a model, activist and ballroom star. We get into how ballroom has impacted her life and helped her during her transition and how she helps other trans people find a home in ballroom. We also talk about her work with Sexfluent.ca and the importance of creating safe spaces! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2023 • 50:24

Transitioning, Book Launch & Trauma Triggers and  Rowan Jette Knox

Transitioning, Book Launch & Trauma Triggers and Rowan Jette Knox

On this Episode we have a very special guest Rowan Jette Knox @rowanjetteknox who is an award winning author and best seller of Love Lives Here & his newest book One Sunny Afternoon. We get into what it was like for him to write these very powerful books and how he navigates the negativity and missinformation on the internet. We also get into how trauma manifest its self in our lives and best practices on healing and reclaiming our power over it. Last we chat about what its been like for him

Dec 13, 2023 • 43:12

Loss , Acceptance & Joy with Mara Lauren Hutchinson

Loss , Acceptance & Joy with Mara Lauren Hutchinson

On this Episode we have Mara Lauren Hutchinson @atemara joining us. Mara opens up about her journey of acceptance after becoming legally blind and how she is using her voice on social media to now help others on their journeys. We also get into how the disababled community is so diverse with every person having a unique experience and story. Lastly we talk about how diverse marketing must include not just peoples of different ethnicities but also her community with visible and non visible disabi

Dec 6, 2023 • 51:00

Being Queer in Professional Sports with Tyra Blizzard

Being Queer in Professional Sports with Tyra Blizzard

On this episode I chat with Tyra Blizzard @tyrablizz about their experience finding their queerness within playing professional basketball. We also get into the evolutional of their sexuality and how to deal with bulling online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2023 • 47:59

Plus Size, Asexual and Fashion with Kyle Pretzlaff

Plus Size, Asexual and Fashion with Kyle Pretzlaff

Joining on this episode of Our Private Bit is Kyle Pretzlaff @kylefrominsta we talk about his journey to being a plus size fashion content creator and how he defines his Asexuality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2023 • 44:14

Winning Canadas Drag Race with Gisele Lullaby

Winning Canadas Drag Race with Gisele Lullaby

Royality is gracing Our Private Bits with winner of Canadas Drag Race Gisele Lullaby. We talk about life after Drag Race and get into what actually happens behind the scenes of the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2023 • 58:35

Soberity isn't Boring it's Joyful with Luc Zoratto

Soberity isn't Boring it's Joyful with Luc Zoratto

On this episode I sit down with Alcohol-Free Life Coach Luc Zoratto. We talk about our journeys to sobriety and how being sober is far from being boring! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 46:51

Reclaiming Culture & Queerness with Kels Delamarter

Reclaiming Culture & Queerness with Kels Delamarter

On this Episode Kels Delamarter @__kelsifer & I discuss what’s it been like growing up queer in rural towns and how she has bridged her culture with her queerness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2023 • 58:48

What is Trans Genderqueer with Kain Nathaniel

What is Trans Genderqueer with Kain Nathaniel

Joining us is Kain Nathaniel They/Them. We get together to talk about their expirence of discovering their gender identity, gender expression and sexuality as a trans-genderqueer disabled person. You can find Kain on Social @kainnathaniel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2023 • 49:02

The Birds Papaya aka Sarah Nicole Landry

The Birds Papaya aka Sarah Nicole Landry

On this episode of Our Private Bits we are joined by one of my favourite people in the world @TheBirdsPapaya aka Sarah Nicole Laundry. We get a bit spicy on this episode getting into the dating life of Sarah being a single mom and the journey to meet her incredible husband Shane. Also be sure to check out her podcast @thepapayapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 2023 • 47:58

Our Medications

Our Medications

On this Episode Tyler and I will be talking about the medications we take in order to live our most authentic lives. For myself being HIV positive we get into my journey with taking ART ( antiretroviral therapy ) in pill form and now moving into Injections . We also touch on PrEP ( Pre-exposure prophylaxis ) medications you can take to help prevent transmission of HIV and how they work differently in different body types. Lastly we also talk about Tylers parallels with taking testoster

Oct 11, 2023 • 41:28

To Be in Drag

To Be in Drag

Tyler and I talk about our relationship with DRAG and how it helped us discover who we are as the younger version of ourselves. I also open up about my stigma toward drag when I was and how I really rejected the community due to the binary it was based on at that time. We also touch on the importance of the art form now more than ever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2023 • 40:32

Anxiously Attached with Jessica Baum

Anxiously Attached with Jessica Baum

We are joined on this episode with a very special guest Jessica Baum LMHC who is the author of one of my all time favourite books Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love. We get into how this book has helped me grow within my life and relationship as we'll really getting her insights on how we can grow when our attachment styles become awakened. You can find Jessica book on Amazon or most places books are sold or you can listen to it on Audible which is how I enjoyed the book!

Sep 27, 2023 • 28:05

Traveling Queer

Traveling Queer

Join Tyler & I as we talk about what its like traveling internationally as a queer couple. We share some of our best practices and maybe some areas of discomfort you might not realize that we have to go through all while storytelling about some funny and traumatic experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2023 • 39:29

Sex Within Our Relationship

Sex Within Our Relationship

On this episode of Our Private Bits Tyler and I chat about what its been like navigating sex between us as a non binary person and trans man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2023 • 50:53

Kayla Logan

Kayla Logan

Joining Our Private Bits is our first guest Kayla Logan! ( @kaylaloganblog ). On this episode we talk about what its been like for Kayla coming out as a Lesbian in her 30's and how being a body positivity has impacted her dating life and content she creates online! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2023 • 42:22

The Impact of Suicide Part 2

The Impact of Suicide Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 of the impact of suicide episode, where Tyler and I talk about what it's been like for both of us loosing partners to suicide. We also get into what worked best for both of us to find peace and healing through this journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2023 • 42:16

The Impact of Suicide Pt. 1

The Impact of Suicide Pt. 1

On this Two part episode of Our Private Bits Tyler and I get into our shared expirence of loosing partners to suicide and how this has impacted our lives. We also talk about what mourning looked like for each of us and how this manifested in other ways in our lives. Lastly we celebrate and honour the beautiful people that we both lost as they have changed out lives forever! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2023 • 38:40

Our Engagement Story

Our Engagement Story

Join us as Tyler and I tell the story of how we got engaged. We also get into why marriage is important to us and the journey I put Tyler on to get to this moment lol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2023 • 37:44

Sobriety

Sobriety

Join Tyler and I as we talk about sobriety within our relationship and how we find support within each other. I am Celebrating 6 years of sobriety which has been a journey not only within myself but also how I navigate my friendships, work and relationship. Follow along as we share what's worked for us and the learnings we made along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2023 • 39:20

Why Is Pride Important

Why Is Pride Important

Join Tyler and I as we discuss our experience at Pride Toronto this year walking with CANFAR and Jean Paul Gaultier . We also get into why Pride is so important now more than ever and discuss a few of the big news headlines from the parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2023 • 32:40

Pronouns

Pronouns

Join us as Tyler and I discuss our journey of pronouns from a trans man and non-binary persons perspective. I share what it has been like to finally reclaim my power over my internalized shame when it comes to my non-binary identity and what It took to get there. We also discuss the how this affected our relationship and what best practices we found along the way to have more inclusive language for each other. We also go back to Tylers early transition and what it felt like for him changing his

Jul 26, 2023 • 47:25

Disclosure

Disclosure

Join us as Tyler and I talk about the positive and negative impacts that disclosure has had on our lives. As a HIV positive person disclosure has been a harsh reality that I have had to navigate but over time I have learned to reclaim my power. What was most interesting though was the intersectionality of our disclosure experiences despite Tyler having to disclose his trans identity vs my HIV status. We realized there was so much commonality with our own experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.

Jul 19, 2023 • 46:20

Crawling Out Of The Friend Zone

Crawling Out Of The Friend Zone

Join us as Tyler and I tell the epic love storyof how one trans man crawled his way out of the friend zone and into my heart! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 43:53

Coming Out Again

Coming Out Again

Joining us for our very first episode is my fiancé Tyler Austin as he opens up on what its been like for him on his journey of gender identity and sexuality. For many queer people it might feel like we are constantly coming out to the people and world around us but how can we change that narrative to something more less about others and more about our own self love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2023 • 42:44

Trailer

Trailer

Welcome to "Our Private Bits," the podcast where we delve into conversations that often go unspoken or ignored. I'm your host, Myles Sexton (They/Them), a passionate advocate for gender identity, sexuality, mental health, sexual health, and harm reduction. As a sober and HIV positive non-binary individual, I aim to empower discussions on topics that matter, encouraging growth and understanding.Joining me on this journey is my incredible fiancé, Tyler Austin. Together, we explore the depths of ou

Jun 15, 2023 • 0:33

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