In this episode, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and researcher shares her insight on shameless parenting and our ability to heal while we learn alongside our kids. Dr. Tina and I dig into how sexual shame impacts our ability to form secure attachments and relationships. She shares her experience as a professor and noticing the shift as the first wave of "purity culture" took on a different narrative that was harmful to the students she was teaching. O...
Mar 09, 2024•43 min•Ep. 54
One of the most impactful experiences you can have in strengthening your partnership is the understanding of feminine and masculine energy. Most of us understand and embody masculine energy easily without having to think about it. It is the doing, going, and moving forward that most of us learn as valuable in our culture. We learn the social construct that productivity is valued and doing comes naturally to most. But what does feminine energy look and FEEL like? My co-facilitator and friend, Ama...
Nov 13, 2023•37 min•Ep. 53
In this episode, we explore the world of non-monogamy with Dr. Joli Hamilton, a renowned relationship coach. We discuss the reasons why some choose open relationships, different approaches to non-monogamy, managing jealousy, setting agreements, repairing relationships, and providing valuable resources for further support couples in that space. Tune in to gain insights and connect with Dr. Joli Hamilton for coaching and workshops. In this podcast episode: 0:03:40 Dr. Joli's journey into the field...
Oct 15, 2023•51 min•Ep. 52
In this episode, I am joined by Trauma Therapist, Mom, and fellow retreat Co-Facilitator, Heather Pincelli. We discuss our recent transformative retreat experience and the power of group work for healing. We also share personal stories and insights on patterns of behavior, triggers, and the importance of communication and self-care. In this podcast episode: 0:02:44 The successful Restore for More Retreat experience! 0:10:41 Heather's transformation from her younger self to present-day 0:15:34 Un...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 51
Join me in my interview I had with Jennifer Kaylo on her podcast, The Open Bedroom (ahem, I HIGHLY recommend!) In this episode, I share my story of moving from a space of confusion, frustration, and shame to growing my confidence and curiosity. In this podcast: 03:00 - My journey 09:55 - Stumbling upon a podcast about conscious uncoupling 14:50 - From black and white to a colorful marriage life 15:00 - Following the breadcrumbs of curiosity 19:55 - The clarity of getting to know my sexual self… ...
Sep 05, 2023•59 min•Ep. 50
Lindsey Hall is an Intimacy and Empowerment Coach who supports women to deepen their intimacy with self & others, own their power & their pleasure, and live the joyful life they love! Lindsey spent 12 years in the world of corporate accounting where listening to your intuition and prioritizing your pleasure are not exactly encouraged, so now she is passionate about helping women bring more pleasure to their daily lives and peeling back the layers of shame and social conditioning that pre...
Jun 13, 2023•39 min•Ep. 49
The parts of you who desire a life based in liberation, love, and leadership can find a home in Katrin’s world. Katrin is a sexual liberation mentor who has overcome painful sex and continues supporting women in releasing vaginismus's protective body response. She deeply understands how survival strategies of the mind and subtle protective mechanisms of the body can make the freedom you crave seem out of reach. She has led herself off the beaten path back to her authentic self and now helps you ...
May 29, 2023•52 min•Ep. 48
I’d like you all to welcome my new friend Emily Sabo! Emily Sabo is a linguist, a Ph.D. speaker, a TEDx speaker, a dancer, a choreographer, and the CEO of Full Body Feels, a feel-good dance fitness company. Originally from Pittsburgh, we are so lucky to have Emily now in Knoxville, Tennessee, and she's here to celebrate feminine energy through dance, yoga, and community. Hear her story on how she came full circle in using dance as medicine and why she thinks others should too! In this podcast ep...
May 18, 2023•38 min•Ep. 47
My guests today are Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, who spent the first 30 years of their marriage living in disconnect. Their first sexual experience sent them into years of avoidance and pain. Dr. Glenn was determined to find out what went wrong so he went back to school and became a marriage and family therapist and a clinical sexologist. But it wasn't until he dug deep into emotional regulation that he discovered the source of all of their disconnect. On the other side of the pain that they went...
May 11, 2023•57 min•Ep. 46
Everyone meet my BA friend, Jesse Akister! Jess shares her journey of understanding her body, mind, and soul. She highlights how our body responds to stress and trauma and how it can manifest in our daily lives, even in our relationships. Jesse is the Co-founder and COO of Sherolife, the first women’s holistic fitness community in UAE founded in Dubai in 2019. She is also a multi-awarded athlete in CrossFit and Powerlifting. In this episode: 01:40 - CrossFit and Powerlifter Jesse 04:50 - Jesse's...
Apr 27, 2023•50 min•Ep. 45
After a couple of years of feeling like a fan girl trying to connect with Whitni Miller, aka BDE.Moves, I finally got to talk with her! Whitni is an amazing human who is creating sexy content with tangible tools for all people to implement! Whitni Miller is a Pleasure Coach and Sex Educator. She loves to create direct, assuring, shame-free sex education content on TikTok, Instagram, and Patreon. She also works with clients 1:1 and in couples setting to help them obtain their pleasure goals. She ...
Apr 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 44
Have you found yourself in the same patterns of behavior or frustration and ever wondered, "WHY AM I HERE AGAIN?!" My guest for this conversation can help you uncover the answer to that question! Anat Peri is an Inner Child Expert, Somatic Coach, and the Founder of Training Camp for the Soul™. (Yes, the retreat that Steve attended 2 years ago that I have mentioned in several episodes!) For over 7 yrs she’s guided her clients through the process of mastering the wisdom of their bodies and emotion...
Mar 27, 2023•53 min•Ep. 43
Breaking up is hard to do, but it can be done with love, respect, and dignity. Jennifer Kaylor Ruscin helps you create a breakup that leaves you and your partner feeling good, where you're both excited about the next phase of your lives. Jennifer is a mom to 2 teenage boys, partner to Scott, multi-million dollar revenue generator of a sales & marketing firm, podcast host, & sex and relationship coach. In this podcast episode: 03:00 - What is conscious uncoupling? 06:00 - Jen's experience...
Mar 02, 2023•38 min•Ep. 42
We have Leighanna Nordstrom back by popular demand! Today we are talking about a very controversial and complicated topic - affairs. More specifically, why do they happen, and how do you move toward healing and repair? Leighanna is the owner of Break the Mold Therapy, a virtual private practice in Colorado. She is a relationship and sex therapist who specializes in betrayal repairs, kink/BDSM, non-monogamy, and queer issues. Her goal is to help people unlearn problematic beliefs, values, and pat...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Shhhh....your body is speaking to you! What is your internal wisdom saying?! My friend, Bonnie Casamassima is going to help us understand how our intuition can help us connect to our desires and unleash more passion and pleasure! Bonnie is a researcher, professor, and highly sensitive intuitive empath. You know that song, “I’m a little bit country AND A Little Bit Rock+Roll?” Well, “She is a little bit Researcher AND a little bit woo”. She gives 110% in supporting the people she works with every...
Feb 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 40
Steve is back! We break down our Top 5 celebrations from 2022 and what we are leaving behind. In an effort to help others we share what worked for us in creating a stronger, more connected partnership. YAYS (What are we celebrating?) Commitment to Personal Growth Relationship Check-In’s Couples Retreats Couples Mastermind Thrive Couples Class In this podcast episode: 01:10 - The podcasts we listen to and fuel our journey 01:50 - #1 Continual commitment to personal growth 02:50 - Steve’s personal...
Jan 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 39
In our first episode of the year, I have my friend Amanda Curry who will be co-facilitating a women's retreat with me in April with me. I am so honored that she will be joining me and I cannot wait for you to hear her powerful story of transformation and healing. Amanda Curry is a trauma-informed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Oncology Specialist, Training Camp for the Soul™ Master Facilitator Amanda has a fierce commitment to supporting those who struggle with feeling they are “ too much...
Jan 05, 2023•55 min•Ep. 38
Please welcome, Caroline Burkholder, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Knoxville, TN. She is the owner of RootED Nutrition and Counseling. We cover the topics of intuitive eating, recovering your relationship with food, how to model a positive relationship with food to your kids, and how intuitive eating te Caroline became interested in nutrition counseling when she was a collegiate athlete, and her coach consistently shared scientifically unfounded messages about how to fuel fo...
Dec 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 37
Have you had a lingering sense that you are different than other women? Do you feel like you start projects with full force, only to fizzle out and not complete it? Does your partner get frustrated when you can't find your keys or you get distracted during s*x? Have a listen! Linda is going to share some incredible insight from her lived experience of being diagnosed with ADHD in mid-life. She also shares the superpowers it has given her and how we can look at the benefits of having this neurodi...
Nov 20, 2022•50 min•Ep. 36
If you are here for a comprehensive checklist of all the ways you can get through menopause unscathed by all the dreaded symptoms you have heard about…I hate to break it to you, you won’t find that here. But I have some more exciting news for you…. when you listen to this episode with curiosity and an open mind and heart, you may find that you feel empowered and dare I say excited about this transitional time in your life. Especially when you hear this conversation with Alexandra and Sjanie, co-...
Nov 11, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Today we have Dakota Russell who is graduate of East Tennessee State University. We talk about STIs and sex education in schools is important. Dakota shares the importance of having these conversations and about her upcoming program offered online called, “How to Talk about the Talk,” aka “HTAT.” You can register for this program at this link: https://forms.gle/iDScSDGeSy42Ria76 In this Episode: 02:00 - STD vs STI 03:50 - How did Dakota become a student who wanted to study about STIs and educati...
Oct 08, 2022•32 min•Ep. 34
Welcome to Sexually Speaking with Shannon! For today’s episode, we have Brianna and Mark Carey. Brianna has been in the sexual health field for 14 years and is a Relationship & Intimacy coach. Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been running his own private practice for the past 6 years. Together with Steve, they talk about postpartum depression and how to work through its challenges. Brianna and Mark also share some ways to reconnect with your partner after having kids and how...
Aug 22, 2022•42 min•Ep. 33
It’s all things Menstrual Cycle on Sexually Speaking with Shannon! In this episode, Shannon dispels the myths and mystery behind the cycle and why it is incredibly important to live your best life. Whether it is planning how you are going to work out, what you are going to eat to support where you are in your cycle or when you are going to plan on having s3xy time, understanding your body is one of the most impactful things you can embrace and understand to have more access to pleasure. In this ...
Aug 04, 2022•31 min•Ep. 32
Midlife shouldn’t be a crisis! For today’s Sexually Speaking with Shannon, she is joined by Jo squires. Jo is an endearing, fun-spirited Midlife Coach and the founder of the Midlife Clarity Club Facebook group. They discuss what really is midlife and menopause is all about and the clarity and joy you can find. Jo shares her journey and experience with some of the most common challenges including depression and how to find clarity and compassion with yourself as you move through this time. In thi...
Jul 28, 2022•42 min•Ep. 31
Wouldn’t it be great if we could understand the reason why people do the things they do? Do you have a family member that shuts down whenever an emotion comes up? Or a friend that freaks out when you have a change of plans? Or maybe you wonder why you do the same things over and over again expecting a different result only to find yourself in the same position that you’ve been in before? For this episode, we talk about the Enneagram Typing Tool. This ancient tool can give you insights as to why ...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 30
Having alone time with your partner isn’t a want, it is a need! For this episode, we, (Shannon and Steve) talk about our experience on our 3 day couple’s retreat. No…it’s not like the movie…it was even better! Steve shares his growth journey leading up to the experience and why he chose to go and Shannon talks about the importance of building trust and fostering not just a sexual but also a spiritual connection with your partner. In this episode: 01:20 – Why is having time as a couple important?...
Jun 30, 2022•36 min•Ep. 29
Do you sometimes feel like you are working so hard for your job and taking care of others, that you don’t know what to do to take care of yourself? And even if you did…when would you do it?! Or maybe you are watching your partner working overtime and you feel like there is no time left for you and your family? You know they mean well, trying to provide for the family…but in the end, you see the depleted person that you love that is exhausted. And even when they are around, it’s like they are the...
Jun 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 28
How do we encourage our teens to have healthy relationships, especially with regards to sexuality?! Julia is here to help! Julia Feldman, M.Ed. Is a human development education consultant with over 15 years of experience in formal education as a classroom teacher, administrator, content area specialist, and professional development and curriculum expert. She believes in an inclusive, medically accurate, sex-positive, empowering, and compassionate approach to teaching that prioritizes the experie...
Jun 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 27
I am so excited about my guest, Author, and award-winning gynecologist, Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith! In this episode, she shares her insight and wisdom on how you can feel empowered to live your best life through the transition of menopause. Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith is a Board-Certified Gynecologist specializing in women's midlife wellness, hormone optimization, and sexual wellness. She is the founder of Complete Midlife Wellness Center in Houston, TX, and the best-selling author of "Sexually Woke-...
May 26, 2022•44 min•Ep. 26
Please welcome back, Leighanna Nordstrom! Leighanna is a relationship and sex therapist from Northern Colorado. She embodies all things sex positive and loves to break down and restructure problematic patterns instilled in us by our culture. As a therapist, she is passionate about working with the queer community, individuals with sexual trauma, and couples/relationships struggling with sexual dysfunction. Outside of therapy, Leighanna is a a super nerd who loves fantasy, video games, and board ...
May 18, 2022•45 min•Ep. 25
