Are you finding it challenging to ignite your Feminine Fire within your dating life, or perhaps aiming to keep the magnetism alive within your existing relationship? If that resonates, then you're in the right place! In this week's pod, I'm delighted to be in conversation with Allison Jayne Ewing, a licensed clinical social worker and certified EFT practitioner. Together, we delve into the art of 'Dating Like A Goddess.'    Allison imparts her profound expertise on the transformative art of tapping. (she even guides us through a powerful tapping practice). We discuss the intriguing concept of polarity within relationships, transcending gender identification. She elucidates the integral roles of both masculine and feminine energies in weaving intimacy, as well as the ways we can channel our inherent energy to establish deeper bonds with our partners. Be prepared for some tantalizing tips from Allison for midlife dating, complemented by her discerning insights on the influence of modern society on our potential to truly embrace our femininity. Whether you're looking to amplify your intimate relationships, rekindle passion in your current partnership, or simply curious about the subtleties of tapping and its beneficial impact on you, this podcast episode is an absolute must-listen. Don't miss this enlightening conversation, abundant with authentic strategies to cultivate deeper connections, both with yourself and your significant other.  Allison is an  Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified EFT Practitioner, who is also a divorced and dating woman.  Allison's goal is to teach women how to use EFT Tapping to clear blocks and limiting beliefs around dating and finding an ideal partner.  Allison believes crisis creates opportunity and that, after the crisis of divorce, a whole sky full of stars of new potentials for your life becomes available! Allison feels that dating can be the greatest opportunity of self-discovery that you've ever experienced and this self-discovery draws miracles into your life.  Above all Allison wants to show you how to have FUN on this journey! ________ *Want more easy ways to Find Your Feminine Fire and enjoy more pleasure filled relationships?  Get Amanda's Free Sensuality Activation HERE.

Discover the magic that unfolds when you Ignite Your Feminine Fire in today's riveting episode. This week, we delve into a fascinating conversation with my esteemed former client, Allie Boyle. Witness firsthand the profound change this path offers, turning self-doubt into unwavering self-trust, and enhancing open hearted connection in her relationship. Listen in to discover: * The triggers that guided Allie, a triumphant businesswoman with impressive coaching, sales, and spiritual expertise, to seek the profound change that only specialized coaching support could provide. * The limitation of conventional coaching that merely brushes the surface, and the pressing need for in-depth healing and self-discovery. * The power of a trusted guide: See how partnering with Amanda enabled Allie to not just trust herself deeply, but also to embrace vulnerability in her relationships and unlock the doors to authentic self-expression. * The candid truth about the experience with a sex and relationship coach: A peek into what you can expect from this transformative journey. * The inevitable fears that creep in when contemplating an investment in coaching, and strategies to navigate these doubts. Our conversation shines a spotlight on the game-changing impact of the coaching experience, from heart-opening to fostering genuine connections, boosting self-trust, and so much more. Tune in to unlock insights about the life-altering possibilities that await when you dare to say YES to this transformative journey. Curious to explore if this work is right for you?  Connect with Amanda here for a heart to heart convo to see if her support is the right next step. Grab your free sensuality activation here!

Why do so many high-performing professionals struggle to get the respect and appreciation they deserve?  If you are looking to create rewarding, fulfilling, and respectful relationships in all areas of your life, you're in the right place.  Joining us today is Dr. Veronica Anderson, a physician, a coach, and a best-selling author of numerous books including Get the Respect You Deserve. She has a very unique perspective because she blends medicine, psychology, corporate consulting as well as she is a psychic, so she has this amazing lens with which she helps high-achieving professionals cultivate successful careers, healthy habits, and relationships where they get the respect they deserve. She uses tools such as Psychic Intuitive Energy Readings, the Kolbe Index, and Human Design to help people deeply understand their spiritual nature, instincts, and intuition and how to use them to get what they want in their careers and in romance. Tune in to discover:  -Dr. Veronica's process to feel seen, feel heard, and feel appreciated. - How she went from being an eye surgeon to a spiritual guide and a transformational coach. -How can individuals gain a better understanding of themselves and their beliefs? -What is the Kolbe and what is Human Design, and how Dr. Veronica uses them to help people understand themselves better. - How do you build self trust, and why is it important? And much more.  

You may be aware, that many women experience “responsive” vs. “spontaneous” desire, in which desire emerges only in a safe, comfortable, highly erotic context.  If you’re looking for more ways to bring your desire online, and enjoy more sexual confidence- you’re in the right place. In this week's pod,  I’m super thrilled to be talking with Gina Gutierrez, the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Dipsea, a people-powered story studio that publishes a wide range of erotic, female-focused audio content.  Gina's passionate about demonstrating why sexual wellness is essential, and how storytelling and imagination are powerful tools that can help women unlock liberating connections with their bodies. Armed with a psychology degree from Duke and a desire to break the stigma that fantasy should be stifled, she’s ready to help women everywhere tap into their sexual powers. Listen in to discover:  * Understanding "mental framing" and how to use it for better sex. * Why she and her co-founder started Dipsea, and how using audio stories can expand your sexual confidence. * How to get rid of the shame around fantasy. * Simple ways to invite in more pleasure in your routine. *The benefits of Dipsea's audio app that allows you to access an ever-growing collection of sexy audio stories,  wellness sessions, and dreamy sleep scenes. *How to have more sexual confidence. And much more! Check out Dipsea free for 30 days here!

From an early age, we’re taught that to be worthy, to find true happiness, and to be “somebody,” we must accomplish many things.  We become achievement machines, always grasping for the next big win to send a signal to the world—and to ourselves—that we’ve “made it.”  Yet, it’s safe to say that most of us remain feeling at peace and unfulfilled despite checking all the boxes: Family? Check. Career? Check. Social Life?Check. Personal fulfillment?... [insert the woeful chirping of crickets] But why do we feel so unfulfilled despite checking the boxes? According to this week's podcast guest Shirin Etessam, it’s because we’ve disconnected from our souls. This week we discuss her forthcoming book, FREE TO BE, and how you can reconnect with your soul and begin a journey towards fulfillment in just six short weeks. From brain and heart detox to rewriting your personal story, and more, the lessons found in the book are those Shirin has used with major corporate clients including Apple, ABC, BBC, Virgin, Intel, and more. Listen in to discover some simple yet powerful ways to find more soul fulfillment starting right now. 

Are you finding yourself unexpectedly single, and not sure how in the world to navigate the dating scene in midlife?  Are you struggling to believe that finding the love you truly desire is possible after loss or heartbreak?  If so, today’s episode will offer some hope and inspiration. Today on the podcast I’m pleased to introduce you to Michaela Lambert. Michaela is a Transformational Love Coach and Dating Empowerment Mentor for single women in midlife who want to attract a quality partner for a lasting relationship. She’s on a mission to help other women navigate the (often confusing!) modern dating world, so that they can find their soulmate. Listen in to discover...   ✨Michaela's journey of finding love after loss.   ✨The #1 thing holding women back from dating, and what to do about it.   ✨Michaela shares some of her SAVVY dating strategies to come into dating from a stronger position, including how to have FUN in the process. ✨Dispelling common dating myths. ✨How to navigate modern dating culture and apps with ease. and much more!   Enjoy!  

Is getting dressed a hassle? Do you want to rip your bra off at the end of the day? Do you struggle finding bras that feel comfortable?  If you’re ready to move from Ugggh to inspired when you get dressed, you’re in in luck!   On this episode of the Find Your Feminie Fire pod, I’m talking with my amazing friend Kimmay Caldwell, an Undergarment Educator and Self-Love coach that helps people feel comfortable (and confident!) in their bras without wasting their money on bras they dread wearing. Learn how to find a comfortable bra for your unique, beautiful body without feeling like you have to wear one. Yep! Let the old stories about why you “should” wear a bra melt away and be the decision maker of your body (and what you wear right over your heart), including no bra at all. Hurray! Listen in to discover... ✨How your relationship to your undergarments can be so much more supportive, and why education is KEY.  ❤️Rituals to weave in self love and compassion into your daily routine. ✨What to know so you don't create shame for your kids first bra shopping experience. ❤️How to release body shame and invite in body confidence and love. ✨And how to transform your everyday ritual of putting on a bra into a powerful way to uncover your confidence, stand in your power, and learn to love yourself.   Enjoy!  

If you’re looking to reinvent your definition of leadership into a more integrated and full spectrum lens to make the changes you want to see in the world visible, and to liberate who you were born to be, you're in the right place. This is a very special episode. Today I’m so honored to be talking with Nina Simons, an award winning writer, and social entrepreneur who’s been paving the way for feminine leadership. She is the co-founder and Chief Relationship Strategist at Bioneers, and leads its Everywoman’s Leadership program. Bioneers is a nonprofit that uses media, convening, and connecting to lift up visionary and practical solutions for many of our most pressing social and ecological challenges, using a whole-system approach.  Nina is a social entrepreneur who is passionate about reinventing leadership, restoring the feminine, and co-creating a healthy, peaceful, and equitable world for all. We are also discussing her book, Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership.    Her book offers inspiration for anyone who aspires to grow into or inhabit their own unique form of leadership with resilience and joy.  The book draws on Simons’ own personal learning and extensive experience with women’s leadership development…to reconnect and defend people, nature and the land, both practically and spiritually.

The other day, as I was squeezing by my husband with an overflowing laundry basket to fold, and he was unloading the dishwasher, we enjoyed a little laugh as he made eyes at me... it was a simple and sweet moment of connection as we passed each other.  We were talking about all the boring chopping wood and hauling water aspects of running a family, especially with kids.   There is always a task that needs completing. It makes it challenging to find time to connect.  All that boring mundane stuff that takes a lot of time!  Yet, the mundane small moments are a powerful time for creating opportunities of connection.   Even if it is just a smile, a loving touch with no intent but to offer loving kindness, sharing an inside joke, flirting, these are simple ways to bond vs not.  What often happens however, is we get to focused on completing tasks, or getting to the next thing, that we miss opportunites for connecting, and therefore we neglect our relationships.  Often unintentionally.  In this episode, we talk about embodying the "Groundskeeper" Archetpye in your relationships.  What are the simple ways to weed and water your connection?  You'll discover how to find ways to weave in connection especially when you feel you are too busy,  as well as simple tips to invite in more flirting and fun! Enjoy this episode to step up the connection and playfullness in your relationship.

How to stay up when your partner is bringing you down. Do you often feel drained of energy and happiness because of your partner's constant negativity? If yes, then this episode is for you. Many clients come to me wanting to feel more connected in their relationship, but feel their partner is unsupportive.  Tune in to this episode to discover: - Excellent tips to take care of yourself, and protect your energy and happiness even if you feel you're stepping into a cloud of negativity when you walk in the house. - How to set boundaries with your partner, practice self-care, and not take their negativity personally.  You don't have to suffer in silence when dealing with a negative partner. By listening to this episode, you'll discover practical steps to nourish yourself and maintain your emotional well-being in the face of negativity.  >>> Want more stragies for protecting your energy and joy?  Check out The Pleasure Foundation Membership to get specific somatic practices to protect your energy, and feel better in your own skin starting now. 

Get ready to spring into a new season of sexual vitality! On this week's podcast, we'll be exploring the many ways you can "spring clean" your sexual mindset, body, and energy to bring more pleasure and joy into your life. First up, we'll dive into the importance of addressing shame and negative self-talk when it comes to sexuality, and share strategies for clearing the mental clutter that can hold you back. Next, we'll explore how physical activity and self-care practices can help jumpstart your libido and enhance your sexual health. From understanding your anatomy to increasing your oxytocin levels, we'll give you specific tips for boosting your sexual energy and getting your groove back. But that's not all - we'll also delve into the energetic side of sexuality, exploring the power of clearing stagnant energy and working with your sexual energy to cultivate deeper connection, intimacy, and pleasure. So whether you're looking to reignite the spark in your long-term relationship, explore new desires, or simply prioritize pleasure and self-care in your day-to-day life, this episode has something for you. By the end of the episode, you'll be armed with practical tools and insights to help you take your sexual wellness to the next level.  

Have you ever found yourself facing unexpected challenges in life, whether it be a difficult transition or an unexpected setback?  Today, I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to chat with Faith Laux, a remarkable individual who radiates positivity and serves as a sex, love, and relationship coach.  Her focus is on assisting individuals in rediscovering their passion and intimacy, particularly during times of change. In our conversation, she will share her personal journey of prioritizing pleasure and flourishing through cancer treatment.   "It’s not like because you have this big cataclysmic diagnosis that your sex drive just disappears. It changes. It transitions." - Faith Laux

Curious to explore how creativity can liberate your feminine genius? On today’s podcast I’m talking with the luminous Kimothy Joy, an artist, author, activist, and speaker devoted to celebrating and liberating feminine genius Kimothy creates illustrations made with joy to spark social change, inspiring thought and action through her creative expressions. Her story shows us that when we take time to connect to those deeper parts of ourselves and find what makes us come alive, creativity and inspiration can flow through and positively impact those around us. Listen in as she shares her story of creativity and how she created her Focus Pocus journaling method, and the power of community, support, collaboration, letting others stories inspire you, how her unique method can support your connection to yourself, your focus, and creating the life you desire. 

Have you ever noticed how often, performing the smallest, routine tasks—rituals, if you will—can have a ripple effect that results in a big transformation? Keeping a journal, drinking tea, lighting a candle, taking daily walks, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator are just a few examples of simple, routine steps that might deliver a major impact physically or mentally over time. If you know me and have been listening to the pod you know how much I preach about the power of rituals! I love the power of simple plus doable for lasting results. Today on the pod I’m talking with Tâmara Castelo, a specialist in Chinese Traditional medicine, and the CEO of Tâmara Castelo Clinic (in Lisbon and Porto), TMC Health, TMC Holistic and TMC Jewellery.  At her clinic, Tâmara treats sleep disorders, thyroid disorders, intestine diseases, anxiety, migraines, and hormonal problems, and takes a holistic approach to healing. In this episode she's sharing about her new book, The Power of Rituals walks readers through how to determine their biotype and, based on that, create a personal plan with easy, repetitive tasks designed to rebalance sleep, manage stress, reduce anxiety, and end toxic thoughts.   Listen in for some simple, easy rituals to help you live your best life.   

Are you tired of constant fighting in your relationship? Imagine a life where conflicts are resolved with understanding and connection instead of anger and disconnection. It is possible to have a thriving relationship without fighting, and to create lasting intimacy.   This week I'm talking with expert Love Educator and Relationship Coach Railey Molinario about her pillars of Relationship Intelligence, and how this works to help you create the relationship you desire, and to keep things hot after the honeymoon period ends. 

Reigniting a bond with an old friend after a long time apart can be a truly special and nostalgic experience. Did you know that you can have a similar experience with your own body? That's right! Just like an old friend, your body has been there for you through thick and thin, and is always ready to welcome you back with open arms. In this episode, I'm going to take you on a journey of self-discovery and self-care. You'll learn how to reconnect with your body and treat it with the love and respect it deserves. From simple breathing exercises to mindfulness practices, I'll share easy and effective ways to help you get back in touch with your physical self. So, come along and join me on this exciting adventure as we befriend our bodies, and rediscover the joys of self-connection.   

In my experience, I've found empowerment and focusing on health are key to finding more joy and pleasure.  And, it's very real that this culture in which we live in, there is a high probability that when you move to explore what feels good, the imprints of past trauma or violation, even culturally and collectively will show up. It's important to recognize the pervasiveness of trauma in the world and seek to be responsive to this reality. In this episode I'm sharing why trauma informed care is so important, especially when working with sexuality, what you can do to advocate for yourself in situations so you can feel more comfortable, and what you can do to invite in more compassion, curiosity, and care in your own pleasure explorations. 

You know those awful, terrible, sucker-punch moments in life? The ones that knock you down, burn you up, or make you cringe so hard you wish it was all a bad dream? Probably–because we all do. These epic, messy, oh-no-oh-crap moments of chaos are just part of life–yet, as Dr. Neeta Bhushan shows us, they're also beautiful opportunities for change. In this week's episode I'm talking with Dr. Neeta about how to embrace the suck–and in doing so, break through to lasting, audacious resilience. You'll learn why it's so hard to get back up when stuff goes down, how four core components of your life shape your individual Bounce Factor, and how to navigate the five stages of the Fly Forward framework through Falling, Igniting, Rising, Magnifying, and on to Thriving.  Listen in and share with a friend who you know will love this episode. 

In our busy lives, it can be so easy to forget to center our own pleasure. The Pleasure Foundation is here to offer that community where you matter, your pleasure matters, and less is more. The Pleasure Foundation is a space dedicated to cultivating your sexual aliveness, sensuality, and nervous system regulation. You'll enjoy monthly Pleasure Rituals guided by me and my guests, as well as community support, live events, and much more.   Listen in to to our final minisode #6 to hear more about the keys to create more pleasure in your life, and get all the deets and an invitation to join my new membership. Missed the earlier Minisodes? Catch them here: Minisode #1: 80s Parties and Reviving Your Desire Minisode #2: What to Do When Pleasure Feels Impossible Minisode #3: Pleasure 101 Minisode #4: What does it mean to "practice pleasure" Minisode #5: Say Goodbye to sexual shame

Minisode 5 of 6 here, on how to say goodbye to sexual shame. Listen in as I jam on why our sexual shame holds us back in so many ways - and how working to move past it can invite freedom and expansion in all areas of your life. I truly believe if there was less shame around sex, there would be less shadow around sex.  This is why its paramount to talk about it, to de-stigmatize it, and to find your way to what feels good.  Missed the earlier Minisodes 1-4? Catch them here:

WTF is a pleasure practice anyway, and why would I want to do one? Listen in to this Minisode #4 of 6 as I share how a pleasure practice transformed one of my shitty days into a good one, what constitutes a pleasure practice, and how to deal with the fear around pleasure.

Want to know the concrete steps to finding your desire and pleasure again? Maybe you just want to keep the motor humming and expand your current pleasure potential  Welcome to Minisode #3 of 6  It starts with understanding what pleasure means to you.  And making it easier to access with simple, practical steps.  Listen in to this Minisode #3 of 6 as I share more about the process to pleasure, and the steps I find most effective.    Missed the earlier Minisodes? Catch them here: Minisode #1: 80s Parties and Reviving Your Desire Minisode #2: What to Do When Pleasure Feels Impossible _________________________________________________________Are you ready to create the Foundation of Pleasure in your life?  My pleasure membership is starting in 2023!  This will be a space dedicated to cultivating your sexual aliveness, sensuality, and nervous system regulation.    You'll enjoy monthly Pleasure Rituals guided by me and my guests, as well as community support, live events, and much more.   Get more information and join us HERE!  

Why does pleasure feel so hard sometimes? Today I'm dropping in with another podcast mini-sode (minisode #2 of 6) on fun and desire.  Today I'm jamming on why it feels so challenging to feel connected to pleasure, why its not your fault if you feel this way,  and what you can do to invite in more of what feels good. I believe that pleasure should be a priority and not an afterthought. It's foundational.  But our systems aren't set up to support that, so it's common for busy women to totally dismiss it.  Listen in to learn more about what to do to reclaim this important aspect of our health and well being.     

Ever feel like you've just lost your mojo? Sometimes a good dose of ole fashion fun can do the trick!  Listen into this mini-episode as I share about reconnecting to my desire thru an 80s party, and what you can do to invite in more fun and aliveness when you're feeling down.  _______________________________________________________________________________________ Are you ready to create the Foundation of Pleasure in your life?  My pleasure membership is starting in 2023!  This will be a space dedicated to cultivating your sexual aliveness, sensuality, and nervous system regulation.    You'll enjoy monthly Pleasure Rituals guided by me and my guests, as well as community support, live events, and much more.     Get more information HERE!

In this episode, I'm talking with Kylene Terhune, the CEO and founder of the Phoenix Transformation Project, on what it really takes to heal from betrayal. Kylene is both a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and NLP life coach supporting women who’ve experienced sexual betrayal trauma, and in this episode, Kylene shares her personal story of betrayal, and what has supported her healing.   Thru her experience,  she wove together the BEST information that she received over the past few years including her experiences with trauma therapy, sexual betrayal podcasts, books, betrayal and addiction resources, various certification programs and practitioner trainings to help you avoid the fluff and get right into the meat of recovery so you can support yourself holistically as you move through the healing process from Day 1. Listen in as she shares the steps to recovery, and how you can support yourself or a loved one who is dealing with betrayal. 

In this week's pod I'm talking about coaching, cults, and trusting yourself.  Tune in to discover: ✨Why psychological marketing and selling techniques are so effective.   ✨Why manipulation is so rampant in this industry, and how to make sure you're being discerning.   ✨How to market in alignment with your values.   ✨Why trauma informed business practices are important.   ✨Why you should never override your body's signals, and how to tune into those signals   ✨and much more!    

If you’re looking to say goodbye to erectile dysfunction challenges in your relationship and discover proven ways to find more sexual vitality, then you're going to love today’s episode with Dr. Anne Truong.    Dr. Anne is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. She’s successfully treated over 7,000 men with erectile dysfunction (ED).   She is passionate about healing the cause of sexual dysfunction, not just masking symptoms and sharing education so that we can know how to have a better quality of life.   In this episode, Dr. Anne will talk us through the above as well as guide us through how to approach the situation if your partner is experiencing erectile dysfunction, how to best support your partner navigating erectile dysfunction, and steps to take towards solving the problem.  

As I was driving my kiddo to school yesterday, the Mariah Carey song, "All I Want For Christmas is You" song came on, and I started to think about how so many women identifying people have a hard time knowing what they want.  Listen into this episode as I share why it can feel hard to know what you want, how to learn to tune into your needs, and how to TRULY get what you desire. You'll learn how to tune into what you really want, how to ask for it, and then, how to open to receive your desires. Enjoy!  

If you’re curious to learn about womb health and how we create intimacy with our bodies and our cycles, and find kindness and compassion for yourself in the process, tune into today’s episode with Kit Maloney of Kitara.  Kit has spent over 20 years as an advocate, activist, academic, and entrepreneur committed to the advancement of gender equality through women’s embodied health and healing. Kit started Kitara to help others steam with more ease and joy using their beautifully-designed, expertly-crafted products and services for safe, easy, and effective in-home yoni steaming. In this episode, Kit dives into the benefits of yoni steaming, and how to cultivate a safe and effective practice.  She also shares with us her journey from yoni steam skeptic to yoni steam super fan, how to create time and space to make room for what our womb is wanting, and, if you’re still looking for holiday gifts, she even shares a special discount code for Kitara’s steam seats in the episode. 

Let's face it,  this time of year can zap your libido.   Holidays, extended family, travel, hectic schedules, kids home from school… even saying all that makes my chest constrict and feel tight. Join me and let's take 3 breaths, as I want to share in this episode, how to stay sensually connected to yourself and your desire as we move into the holidays. Listen into this week's pod to discover some ways you can center your pleasure, reduce stress, and keep your desire ho ho humming this holiday season. Listen in as I share; ✨Why this time of year can zap your libido. ✨How to create realistic expectations for the holidays. ✨Why stress is a libido killer, and what to do about it.  ✨How to determine what makes you turn on, and what makes you turn off. ✨Why context is so important in creating good connection. ✨Understanding our natural rhythms and cycles, and how to honor winter. ✨Strategies to stay grounded. ✨Creating Pleasure Rituals when schedules are tight. and more. Enjoy! Much love, Amanda 

Women do not always receive the same healthcare as men.In fact, for too long medicine has not recognized that numerous health conditions — like heart disease, stroke, stress, mental health and more — impact women differently than men.Orthopedic surgeon Mary I. O’Connor and medical anthropologist Kanwal L. Haq want to change that by empowering women with knowledge about the current landscape of women’s health, and showing them how to actively engage with their healthcare team. Listen into this week's episode as they share how to advocate for our health needs, in a system that isn't always set up to support you.

If you are looking for fun ways to make your sex life more passionate, more connected, and more satisfying, you are going to love this week’s episode. I’m bringing back my good friend, and the most amazing human, Susan Bratton. Susan, an Intimacy Expert for millions, is back on the show to discuss all things how to stay inspired to keep trying new things, vaginal rejuvenation, how to have awesome sex right now, and more.   Susan is co-founder and CEO of two corporations: Personal Life Media, Inc., a publisher of heart-connected lovemaking techniques and bedroom communication skills and The20, LLC., a manufacturer of organic and botanical supplements that enhance sexual vitality.  A best-selling author and publisher of 44 books and programs, she has spent her career cultivating ways for people to have these tools for better connection, and amazing sex. 

Looking for better sex in 2022 and beyond?   This week on the podcast, we dive into the new gender and sexual revolution as well as The "Manisexto" that will help start the standards for ethical and pleasurable sex with Dr. Catherine M. Roach, professor of gender and cultural studies at New College - The University of Alabama, where she teaches on topics such as gender, sexuality, and pop culture. She has over 25 years of research and teaching experience on gender and sexual studies and popular culture. She’s a two-time Fulbright award winner with lots of amazing accolades.   In this episode, we’ll be discussing the shifting demographic, how to discuss consent, comprehensive sex education for young people, inclusive masculinity, genital anxiety, and more.  

What does it mean to microdose on your own medicine?  If you’re looking to grow pleasure, joy and presence in your life, then listen to this week's podcast as I share the importance of little daily doses of pleasure.  Tune in to discover - why small micro shifts make huge impacts and change, and how this helps you eliminate self doubt, hold yourself with love and kindness, find more resilience, and enhance your capacity for joy... all with your own medicine. 

Are you aware of the orgasm gap? If you’re looking to find more pleasure and fulfilment in your sex life, then listen in for some enlightening facts to change your sex life for the better today. In this episode, you'll learn why, statistically, only about 39% of women orgasm during heterosexual encounters and what we can do to change this cultural problem.   My guest this week is Dr. Laurie Mintz who is a feminist author, therapist, professor, and speaker whose life work has really been dedicated and committed to helping people live more authentic, meaningful, joyful, and sexually-satisfying lives through the art and science of psychology. She’s a tenured professor at The University of Florida, and she has amazing research under her belt. She’s also written two popular books which I highly recommend - Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters and How to Get It (such a great book), and also A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex: Reclaim Your Desire and Reignite Your Relationship. Tune in as we talk about closing the orgasm gap and what this can do for us personally and culturally. 

When it comes to pleasure, there are so many ways to find more of it.  Today I'm talking with my husband Mark, DC, MHA on how to make movement and exercise more pleasurable for better sexual health. Listen in as we to find out why our cardiovascular health is so important when it comes to sexual function, and easy ways to feel better in your body. 

If you’re in honoring your body and your vulva as a way of connecting to your deep power and decolonizing from systems of oppression, this episode is for you. My guest, Sasha Ostara, is a Mexican multicultural woman,  Somatic Feminist, and the Creatrix of Vulvalchemy™ Tune into today’s episode to hear more about the invitation that led Sasha to explore her own body, how to go about being kinder and more compassionate to your own body, and how connecting to your sexual energy can allow you to reclaim your wholeness as a woman.

You’ve probably heard about microdosing, which is all the rage these days.  If you're curious about this practice, tune in as in this week’s podcast, Tracey Tee, of Moms On Mushrooms, will bust some myths and misunderstandings on these buzz words that are out there.  It is one of Tracey's missions to de-stigmatize psychedelics, especially for Moms.  Tune in as she shares her story and why she feels it is so impactful, and why she started Moms On Mushrooms. "I think it’s really important for mothers, especially, to come together around this plant medicine, to heal, and to try to find a place as women and as mothers that feels like we’re also our best selves, and I think microdosing can do that.” - Tracey Tee   *This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition.  Psychedelics and sacred plant medicines are not for everyone.  As a psychedelic advocate and educator, Tracey Tee is not promoting the mindless use or consumption of any sacred plant medicines, including any not discussed in this course.*    

If you’re always looking for ways to feel better in your skin and get your feminine fire rockin’ and rollin’, this episode is for you! This week, I’m talking with Lana Kerr, the CEO and founder of Lumisque and CO2LIFT. Lana walks us through the benefits of CO2LIFT V (her company’s non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation treatment) and how it works to leave your skin down there plump and juicy. In this episode, we’ll be discussing how to feel good in your skin and why taking care of your skin on both your face and your vulva is important. Lana will share how the use of this treatment will help vulva owners more fully enjoy intimacy. Whether you want to show yourself some love or you’re healing or taking medication that tends to dry out your skin, CO2LIFT V is a treatment that can help you show your vulva appreciation, stave off aging, and improve the quality of your intimate life. 

This time of year is perfect to take a look at the rhythms of your life.  As we honor the ending of summer and the back to school season, it can be a powerful time to embrace movement and transition. Listen into this episode to learn how embrace the Groundskeeper archetype in your own life, and I share an easy ritual to honor your summer, and move into this next season with support to thrive.

This week I'm sharing about one of my favorite practices, and the Do's and Don'ts of a proper Jade Egg/ Yoni Egg practice.   This episode is an oldie but a goodie from September 2020 yet still so timely.   I'm landing from a busy summer travel schedule and this practice is my go to for feeling connected to myself, my energy, and my desire in the midst of a lot of chaos.    Tune in as I answer all your questions, and demystify this powerful sensual self care tool.  Enjoy!

 Want to stop second guessing yourself and your worthiness ?   If you’re looking to grow your self trust, then listen in to this episode!  I’m going to share why so many women identifying people suffer from “not enoughness” and lack of self trust, and how to build this muscle to feel more confident and have more trust in yourself.   

Want to discover more ways to move through loss to find pleasure again?  If you’re in need of support navigating sex after loss, then listen in to this episode.     This week I’m talking with Krista St. Germain,  master certified life coach, post-traumatic growth and grief expert, widow, mom, and host of The Widowed Mom Podcast.  We discuss how you can move into healing from deep loss, navigating through finding pleasure and feeling good again, and the unique effect grief can have on each individual human being.    Krista’s also going to demystify some of those common myths that widows have been told about their sex lives and grief. She’ll also share about how to support yourself and get the support you need from others throughout this process, no matter what type of grief you are healing through. Enjoy!

If you’re feeling uncertain or constantly in survival mode due to the current state of our world, and you’re looking for ways that you can move from feeling so overwhelmed to feeling more stable, secure, and resourced in your nervous system, then you’re going to love this week’s podcast episode.   In today’s episode, I’ll take you through a Simple Pleasure Practice to bring you back to your magical self and help you reconnect to your own being through a sense of pleasure. This Simple Pleasure Practice will help you reconnect to your center and connect to pleasure in whatever way feels right for you. Remember, we need to discover our connection to the power that pleasure can bring us now more than ever.

If you are seeking to find peace surrounding an abortion, infertility, or the loss of a baby, then you're going to need to listen to this week’s podcast with Kate Carson.   As a teacher, a scientist, and a chemical engineer, as well as a sex and relationship coach, an activist for abortion rights, and a mom, Kate is a multi-faceted woman with a powerful story. Through her work, Kate is helping other women to find connection around taboo topics as well as find healing and pleasure again after an abortion or babyloss. Kate also works closely with moms, dads, and couples at the Ending A Wanted Pregnancy support group, a babyloss community. In today’s episode, Kate will share with you her own story of losing her baby, Laurel, why she, personally, uses the term “abortion” instead of ”termination” when referring to her decision to terminate her pregnancy, and why she’s so passionate about the work that she does. Kate also shares ways to protect yourself and ask for help post-loss, how to make peace with your body post-loss, and how to begin to find pleasure again.

If you’re looking to stop getting stuck in self-doubt and instead grow your confidence, then you’re going to love this week’s podcast with Alexandra Dotcheva.   As a hospital nurse and a one-time celebrated concert violinist in the insanely competitive world of symphony orchestras, Alexandra Dotcheva is no stranger to self-doubt and low self-confidence.    Beginning from the time she was a young girl, she was driven to become such a skilled violinist as to eventually win a coveted chair with a world-renowned symphony orchestra.   Alexandra knows that poorly defined priorities can get in the way of anybody’s self-confidence and impact decision-making for years or even decades.    In today’s episode, she will share holistic ways to gain more self-confidence, talk about her journey from low self-confidence to becoming a self-made millionaire, and share about how she became an expert on her own holistic health and wellbeing.  

Want to resolve conflict more easily in your relationship?  Conflict in relationships is unavoidable, but there are healthy ways to move through it to emerge stronger and more connected.     Today on the pod I’m thrilled to be talking with Jayson Gaddis, relationship expert, founder of the Relationship School and host of the Relationship school podcast.  He is the author of the book, Getting To Zero, How to Work through conflict in your High stakes relationships.   He shares how the fastest way to indestructible relationships is to become good at working through conflict, together, and how to do just that.

If you ever struggle to find pleasure, or feel "broken" due to life's circumstances or experiences, listen up to this episode as we’re gonna dive into the journey of pleasure and how to find joy in the process. I'm taking with Elena Sonnino, life coach, yin yoga teacher, and author of the book Inhabit Your Joy: A Book of Nudges.  When Elena was diagnosed with cancer in 1997 and had a hysterectomy in 2012, she never imagined that it would result in tremendous sexual pain.    Tune in as she shares some of the key tools that have supported her on your journey back to pleasure, and how you can use them too!