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Kaia Findlay

Lead Producer, "Embodied"

Kaia Findlay is the lead producer for Embodied, WUNC's radio show and podcast on sex, relationships and health.

Her first exploration of radio came in elementary school, when she usually fell asleep listening to recordings of 1950s radio comedy programs. After a semester of writing for her high school newspaper, she decided she hated journalism. While pursuing her bachelor’s in environmental studies at UNC-Chapel Hill, she got talked back into it. Kaia received a master’s degree from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism, where she focused on reporting and science communication. She has published stories with Our State Magazine, Indy Week, and HuffPost. She previously worked as the manager for a podcast on environmental sustainability and higher education.

When not working at WUNC, Kaia goes rock climbing, takes long bike rides, and reads lots of books.

 

  • A young mother with curly brown hair and light brown skin reclines on a bed, wearing a white tank top and light green sweatpants. She is casually browsing dating apps on her smartphone, with icons for Tinder, Bumble and a heart symbol floating around her. In the background, a baby sleeps peacefully in a crib, swaddled in a pink blanket. The room has soft lighting, with green pillows and curtains creating a cozy atmosphere. The word "Embodied" is at the top in bold blue letters.
    Sexual Liberation for Single Moms
    Kaia Findlay
    Most parents in Anita's life tell her that it's a relentless job ... so if you're doing it all without a partner, how is it possible to also sustain a relationship with sex and romance?
  • An illustration of three hands resting on a cane. The person resting two hands on the cane is white, wearing a red scark and black and red jacket with gold jewelry. The other person is also white, and has one hand resting on the other person's hands, wearing gold mobility devices on their fingers. The text "Embodied" is written in green across the top of the image.
    ‘I’ve Got The Same Thing You Do’: Ehlers-Danlos Across Generations
    Kaia Findlay
    Soph Myers-Kelley and his mom, René Myers, got diagnosed with the same connective tissue disorder one year apart. What happened next was a process of learning together — and getting glimpses into the past and future of what living with the disorder is like.
  • This illustration features various foods on plates: avocados, shrimp, chocolate, oysters, asparagus, sliced potatoes and peppers. The word "Embodied" is prominently displayed in bold, dark red text at the top. The background has decorative floral patterns and candles.
    Why Is Good Food So Sexy?
    Kaia Findlay
    Food and sex have been deeply intertwined in our cultural imagination for millennia. Anita dives into the surprising history of why.
  • An illustration of a woman standing on a sandy beach, facing the ocean with her hands resting on her head. She wears a pink and orange swimsuit with a sheer pink cover-up. She has brown skin and brown, curly hair that is shoulder-length. Beside her, an orange suitcase with an American flag sticker that’s partially torn off stands near a metal bench. The background showcases a tropical island with lush greenery, a bright blue sky with wispy clouds, and turquoise waves. The bold red title "Embodied" is prominently displayed at the top.
    One Woman's Guide To Divorcing America
    Kaia Findlay
    In the hours and days following now-President Donald Trump’s re-election, online searches about leaving the U.S. surged. Host Anita Rao talks with a woman who turned a desire to leave the U.S. into reality.
  • An illustration of a person relaxing on a reclining chair outdoors. The individual appears to be an older adult with light-colored hair, wearing a purple skirt and a light gray top, with a yellow cushion beneath them. The background features vibrant, psychedelic swirls in purple, pink and red hues, blending with trees and abstract foliage. The word "Embodied" is at the top in green letters.
    Boomers On Psychedelics
    Kaia Findlay
    It's been half a century since the psychedelic era. Now, some baby boomers are returning to the drugs of their youth — not for rock and roll, but to confront aging.
  • A cartoon-style illustration featuring a wooden stand with the words 'ADVICE' written on a sign at the top. Below, a smaller sign reads 'ADVICE - $0.50, GOOD ADVICE - $2.00.' The scene is set in a grassy field with a bright blue sky and a small butterfly flying nearby. The word 'Embodied' is prominently displayed in large letters at the top of the illustration.
    The Art of Giving Good Advice
    Kaia Findlay
    If 2025 is the year you’re hoping to become known for giving great advice, Embodied is here to give you the tools to start the year off strong.
  • An illustration featuring a four-by-four grid of different male heads. The perspective on the illustration is from above, looking down on various degrees of baldness, from different-sized bald spots to receding hairlines to complete baldness. The races of the men vary, along with their facial expressions. Some men seem indifferent, while others seem distressed. The word "Embodied" is at the top of the illustration.
    Why Are We Afraid Of Baldness?
    Kaia Findlay
    The majority of American men over 35 will experience thinning hair and balding. Why is something so normal so culturally feared?
  • An illustration featuring a bird's eye view of a table with many different dishes on it. The dishes include meatballs, pizza, several different Indian dishes and naan. There are three hands coming together to clink wine glasses over the table. The hand in the upper left has dark skin and is holding a glass of white wine. The hand in the lower part of the illustration has light skin and is holding a glass of red wine. The hand in the upper right part of the illustration has medium-tone skin and is holding a glass of white wine. The word "Embodied" is at the top of the illustration in blue lettering.
    Is Food The Key To Cultural Belonging?
    Kaia Findlay
    As a mixed-race adult, Anita's been reckoning with what it means to stay connected to cultural identity. And she’s prioritizing one thing in particular: food.
  • An illustration featuring four panels with a faceless person standing in each one. The person in the panel all the way on the left is a masc-presenting person who is wearing a white lab coat, a white button-down shirt, a green tie, a brown belt and blue pants. His skin is a light brown, he has short brown hair and he's wearing a stethoscope. The person the in middle-left panel is an older, femme-presenting person with light skin and gray hair that goes to her ears. She's wearing a light blue shirt and gray pants. The person in the middle-right panel is femme-presenting with dark brown skin and dark brown hair that is up in a bun with a piece out in the front. She's wearing blue scrubs. The person in the panel all the way on the right is femme-presenting with light skin and blonde hair down her back, swept away from her face. She's wearing a pink, knee-length dress and her hands are in her pockets. The word "Embodied" is at the top of the illustration, going along all of the panels.
    Assisted Death And Dying in America
    Kaia Findlay
    The option to end one's own life through prescribed, lethal medication is legal in 10 states and in Washington D.C. Guest host Anisa Khalifa talks to two researchers about what the assisted death debate illuminates about dying in the United States.
  • An illustration featuring a masculine-appearing parent reading a book to a toddler. The parent has short dark hair and is wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and darker blue pants. He is sitting on a couch and has the book "Bodies Are Cool" open in his hands. To his left is the toddler, who has dark hair in two pigtails and is wearing a long-sleeved pink shirt, blue pants and pink socks. The toddler is standing on the couch next to the parent and holding up her shirt and touching her belly. On the couch next to her is the book "Laxmi's Mooch." There is a bookshelf in the background. The word "Embodied" is at the top of the illustration.
    What Kids' Books Teach Us About Our Bodies
    Kaia Findlay
    A new crop of children’s book authors are trying to help kids develop curiosity about their physical bodies. But how exactly do they turn fraught body politics into compelling children's stories?
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