Hello hello! We’re back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! This week I’ve got on Yash Rivera (it/him/faers) who is a sexuality educator, sex worker, and 2SLGBTQIA+ activist, and is here to talk about it’s experiences in sex work and how it has enhanced it’s life. In this episode: A look into Yash’s pronouns and neo-pronouns in general Destigmatizing sex work and correcting misconceptions What doing sex work has looked like for Yash The importance of knowing and setting ...
Aug 26, 2024•31 min
We are back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! Today I'm with Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus, Sexologist, Sociologist, Relationship Coach, Author, and International Speaker. A radical force for self-expression, Dr. Jenn has spent the last 20+ years tearing down social stigmas and shame around sexual expression and empowering women to fully embody their sexuality. I can't wait for you to hear all the incredible things she's here to share! In this episode: How Dr Jenn got started in...
Aug 12, 2024•39 min
Hello, friends! I've got another great episode this week! I'll be talking with Irene Fehr, a sex and intimacy coach. She's back to talk about what sex looks like for highly sensitive people, Irene's expertise and personal experience make her insights invaluable, and we will explore the importance of connection and unique pre-sex needs for highly sensitive women. In this episode: How sensory sensitivity affects sexual desire and touch The role of emotional connection in intimacy for highly sensit...
Jul 15, 2024•49 min
Hello hello! I'm back with a solo episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm going to be talking all about healthy communication, and going over how to use my communication guide that I've put together for you all to use! In this episode: Techniques for initiating conversations without triggering alarm or defensiveness Tips for checking in with partners and scheduling important discussions What the HALT method is and how to use it Emphasizing teamwork and shared goals in relationships H...
Jul 01, 2024•36 min
Hello! I'm back with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week I've got on amazing guest, Dr. Moali. She is a sex and relationship expert, clinical psychologist, and host of the Sexology Podcast. With her expertise as a certified sex therapist, educator, and speaker, she has positively impacted thousands of couples worldwide. We'll be talking all about how to reignite your spark and connection in long-term relationships! In this episode: Some issues long-term couples face...
Jun 17, 2024•36 min
We're back with another episode of the Owning You Sexual Self Podcast! This week I've got on an amazing guest, Susan Bratton! She is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. She’s created hundreds of techniques that transform “having sex” into making love and is the world’s most well-respected sexual biohacker. I'm so excited for you all to hear every wonderful thing she has to say! In this episode: Learn how to transform sex into profound love...
Jun 03, 2024•48 min
Hey, everyone! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast. Thanks for sticking around through the ups and downs; life's been a rollercoaster as I open my own sex therapy and education practice here in Michigan. Today, we've got a special guest, Kate Shelor, a hypnotherapist, subconscious reprogramming expert, and a relationship coach, sharing insights on how the subconscious affects our sexual experiences and so much more! You'll hear: Kate's personal journey with hy...
Apr 22, 2024•38 min
Hello, everyone! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm so, so excited to have Jordan Bowditch on the show today. You've heard me talk about Jordan and his wife Lex from Sex & Love Co on the podcast so many times, so I'm pumped that he's here to share his knowledge on the importance of men having male friendships. You'll hear: Jordan's personal journey with male friendships What the difference between toxic and healthy masculinity is How to cultivate you...
Mar 04, 2024•36 min
I'm back solo with another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! I'm excited to give you all a little beginners guide on impact play! I'm hoping this episode will be a great resource for you, and gives you more confidence in starting impact play for yourself! You'll hear: What impact play is How important safety and communication is What engaging in impact play can bring to the bedroom Some must do's before you start The different tools you can use for impact play Check out this episod...
Feb 26, 2024•29 min
Hello! On this week’s episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast, we’re talking about equine therapy! I’ve got on Nicoletta Heidegger who is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Sexologist who specializes in trauma-informed sex therapy for diverse populations as well as Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I loved this conversation, and I’m so excited to share it with you all! You’ll hear: Nicoletta’s personal story What equine therapy is Why you might benefit from equine therapy The dif...
Feb 05, 2024•33 min
Hello hello! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! Today I've got Jess Seitz, an occupational therapist and founder of Pain-Free Intimacy, here to talk all about vaginismus, and the journey to both pain and drama free intimacy. You'll hear: Jess's personal journey What vaginismus is and other names it can be called Different ways it can affect different people Steps to take if you think you might be struggling with vaginismus How to help a partner that is strug...
Jan 22, 2024•36 min
Hello! I'm here with the first solo episode of The Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast of 2024! I'm so excited for this year after a much needed holiday rest. And I'm also excited to talk all about the fuck first rule with you! You'll hear: A little update on my life What the fuck first rule is, and how I heard about it How it can change your date nights so much for the better The way we implement it in our routine Some science behind why this works Tips on how to really get the most out of your dat...
Jan 22, 2024•20 min
Hello everyone! We're back with a new episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week we've got on Jessica Al-Faqih who is a psychedelic sensual empowerment coach, and she's here to talk all about how tapping into those things can change your life! You'll hear: Jessica's story How psychedelics or somatic practices to simulate psychedelics work to rewire your brain What Jessica's process looks like What emotional conditioning is and how you can use it to access your emotions How doing t...
Jan 15, 2024•33 min
Hello everyone! Thank you for coming back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! This week I've got on registered nurse and founder and CEO of Primal Life Organics, Trina Felber. She's here to talk all about her products and how oral health links to overall health! You'll hear: Why Trina started this company What oral health has to do with sexual health All the science behind how important oral health is The differences between her products and other products Why both you an...
Nov 13, 2023•44 min
Hello everyone! Welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! Today I've got on Cherae who is a somatic pleasure and power coach and is here to talk all about how incredible breathwork and other somatic practices can be. You'll hear: Cherae's journey Just how important breathwork is What benefits you can get from practicing breathwork What sexual kung fu is and where it comes from A breathwork exercise led by Cherae starting at 26:29 Thank you so much for listening! Do...
Nov 06, 2023•48 min
Hello and welcome back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self Podcast! Today I've got on an excellent guest, Julia Kormanski-Miller who's here to talk all about seed cycling, and her business Manski's Wellness. In this episode: What exactly seed cycling is and how it works Why and how Julia started her business The different kinds of seeds and the nutrients they provide How using food can be better than supplements The benefits you can see when you start seed cycling Thank you so muc...
Oct 30, 2023•40 min
Hello, everyone! This is recorded live from the HER Retreat I did last week. These amazing women and I are so excited for you to hear about our experiences! You'll hear: What anxieties or fears were there in the beginning about going to something like this Why we said yes to the HER Retreat anyway Some words we hoped to embody or accomplish during the retreat and if we felt like we succeeded in those words What our favorite parts of the experience were How all of us were impacted by the HER Retr...
Oct 23, 2023•48 min
Hello everyone! I've got on a great guest today Gina Gutierrez, the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer at Dipsea, a people empowered story studio that produces a wide range of erotic female focused audio content. She's passionate about demonstrating why sexual wellness is essential and how storytelling and imagination are powerful tools that can help women unlock a liberating connections with their bodies. In this episode: How and why Gina and her co-founder started Dipsea What Dipsea is and ...
Oct 16, 2023•33 min
Hey, everyone! I'm so excited to have Melanie Curtin on the episode today! Melanie has been coaching men for over six years and specializes in bringing a woman's perspective to help men connect and succeed in their sex lives & relationships. In this episode: How Melanie got started in this work Differences between men's and women's struggles with dating & relationships The different energies men can give off when in or looking for a relationship How Melanie helps men feel into the right ...
Oct 09, 2023•45 min
Hello everyone! Have I got a guest for you today! I'm so excited to have on the wonderful Jessie Torres to talk about the value of the sensual self and the connection to our sensuality. Jessie's journey is incredible, and I can't wait for her to share it with you all! In this episode: Jessie's personal journey The importance of self-connection and sensuality How shame surrounding sensuality can impact our personal development The cycle of abuse that can happen, and how we need to be the chain br...
Oct 02, 2023•46 min
Hello everyone! Last time I had Jennifer Ruscin on she said the words conscious uncoupling, and it really piqued my interest, so I just had to have her back on to talk all about it! In this episode: How it went both times Jennifer consciously uncoupled What consciously uncoupling is The benefits to doing it Ways you could be creative in a breakup situation What it might look like once you're in a creative solution to a breakup Thank you so much for listening! Don't forget to share on your social...
Sep 25, 2023•35 min
Hello everyone! I hope you’re coming to this episode with an open mind because we’ve got on a very fun guest today! Samantha McIntosh is a fellow sex and relationship coach who is here to talk all about swinging, ethical non-monogamy, and polyamory! You’ll hear: How Sam and her husband started getting to this lifestyle What ENM, Swinging, and Polyamory are The importance of communication and vulnerability The different structures these relationships can have An inside look at parties and relatio...
Sep 18, 2023•37 min
Hello, everyone! We have a guest on today, Nicole Frolick, who's here to talk about womb healing and inner child work. Nicole has over 25 years of experience in the realm of healing the mind, body, and soul connections, so I'm so excited to hear her perspective! In this episode: Nicole's personal journey Why bringing up and working through trauma is worth it The power that comes from womb healing and connecting to femininity How healing your own trauma can break the chains of generational trauma...
Sep 11, 2023•45 min
Hello everyone! I'm so honored and grateful to have reiki master, sound practitioner, and embodiment and intimacy coach, JoJo Seamons! She's here to talk all things spiritual, sexual, and of course getting into all things woo. You'll hear: How JoJo got into this work and her personal journey What doing this work can look like How embracing your shadow sides can help your journey How you can make Archetype work your own A JoJo led meditation Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoyed your medita...
Sep 04, 2023•52 min
Hello, everyone! Super excited to have, travel lover, Jordan D'Nelle on the show today! She is always going on some unbelievable looking trips, and is here today to talk about the benefits of traveling and experiencing retreats with other women! In this episode: Why investing in yourself is so important What it's like having life changing experiences with other women The difference between the in person HER retreat and online programs Tips for traveling with other women and the empowerment you f...
Aug 28, 2023•32 min
Hello, hello! I'm so happy to share this episode with you all today! I'm talking all about the Feminine Archetypes. It's really a great lead up to my upcoming HER retreat where we will be going so much more in depth on these archetypes. I'm so fucking excited! This episode covers: How excited I am for the HER retreat, and what it entails What are the Feminine Archetypes and where they come from What embodying these archetypes can do for you A look at a few different archetypes, and how they can ...
Aug 21, 2023•36 min
Hello everyone! I’m so excited to have Amy, a certified clinical Aromatherapist and Aromatic Gardner, on the episode today! Amy is one of NYC’s top aromatherapy practitioners, so we’re talking about essential oils and how they can work for you. We talk about: How Amy got started in essential oils What essential oils and aromatherapy is and some of the science behind them What essential oils can be good for different situations How to use essential oils and how to find them That oils can benefit ...
Aug 14, 2023•39 min
Hello, hello! We're back for another episode! This week I wanted to talk about how to redefine what we think of as sex, and how doing that can create so much more intimacy and connection in your relationship. You'll hear: Ways to redefine what sex means in order to feel deeper connection and intimacy in relationships. What a sexless marriage is and how it can affect your relationship. That a desire for more sex may actually be a desire for deeper connection and quality time with your partner. Ho...
Aug 07, 2023•28 min
* This week's episode is sponsored by LMNT ! Get yours today!* Hello, everyone! This week we've got the amazing Amanda Fisher back on! She's here to talk to us about men's pelvic floor health. Even though we primarily think of women when it comes to pelvic floor health, it is super important for men as well! We cover: Symptoms you might experience with pelvic floor issues What the pelvic floor is, and how it's supposed to work Some exercises, stretches, or lifestyle changes that can help your pe...
Jul 31, 2023•39 min
* This week's episode is sponsored by Shag Ragg ! Use code WELLNESS10 to get 10% off your order!* Hello hello! This episode has really been a long time coming! We're talking all about faking orgasms. I've had so many conversations about this with people in my circle, and I knew I needed to bring it here as well. I'm talking about: Why people might be faking orgasms Benefits to stopping faking orgasms How to stop doing faking it And how to bring real orgasms back into your life Thank you so much ...
Jul 24, 2023•27 min
