Free From Desire

Free From Desire is a biographical narrative documentary podcast that focuses on aromanticism and asexuality. The podcast was written and created by Aline Laurent-Mayard, and is produced by the French podcast company Paradiso Media.

The Podcast was honored as the winner of the Narrative Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.

History
The podcast is an English-language adaptation of the French original in the Le Journal podcast by Laurent-Mayard, which received critical acclaim in France. The adaptation Free from Desire focuses on Laurent-Mayard's story of what it means to be aromantic and asexual.

Format and structure
The podcast is a biographical narrative documentary by Aline Laurent-Mayard. In it, Laurent-Mayard discusses her discovery of being aromantic and asexual and what it means in a society that focusses so much on romance and sex. The podcast also features excerpts and interview segments with many notable experts of the field, such as David Jay and author Angela Chen.

Media and events

 * In May 2023, Laurent-Mayard gave an interview with Forbes magazine about the upcoming podcast.
 * In June 2023, the podcast was featured in episode 265 of Sounds Fake but Okay with Laurent-Mayard as a guest, discussing Free From Desire.

Awards and recognitions
In June 2023, the Podcast was honored as the winner of the Narrative Nonfiction Audio Storytelling Award at the 2023 Tribeca Festival.