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Sensual Self with Ev'Yan Whitney

Ev'Yan Whitney, Sexuality Doula®evyanwhitney.com
Sensual Self (formerly The Sexually Liberated Woman) is a podcast that invites you to luxuriate in the pleasures of your body. Hosted by sexuality doula® Ev’Yan Whitney, you’ll be guided to slow down, tune in, heal, and feel the sensations and pleasures of your sensual body. Sensual Self explores the nuances of sensuality at the intersection of identity, sexuality, embodiment, and healing, and features conversations and practices to help you connect with your sensual self. Check out the guided journal of the same name coming December 7 from Penguin Random House.

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Episodes

Ep. 21: Oshun, Sensuality, & Decolonizing Black Femme Sexuality

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . Ev'Yan chats with Dr. Zelaika Clarke about Oshun, the Yoruba deity of sensuality and sexuality, and how we can use Her influence to empower and liberate our sensual and erotic expressions. Music: "Erykah" by Otis McDonald "Sunday Afternoon" by Poddington Bear For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 15, 201748 min

Ep. 20: Sexual Self-Care For Depression

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this one, Ev'Yan shares how she's coping through some hard mental health stuff that's been coming up lately which is making her feel disconnected from her sexuality. She talks about the ways she's practicing sexual self-care—that is, a self-care practice that heals and gently acknowledges you as a sexual being—and how you can practice it too if you're in the same boat. *Music: Erykah...

Mar 02, 201717 min

Ep. 19: My Mom is a Sexually Liberated Woman (ft. Ev'Yan's mom)

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . Ev'Yan's back from hibernating with a brand new episode! In this one, Ev'Yan speaks very candidly with her mom, Simone, about sex and sexuality — for the first time ever in her adult life. Simone talks about how her strict Christian upbringing informed her sexuality, her first experiences with sex as a young woman, and what sex is like for her now as a 53-year-old woman in a new relatio...

Feb 15, 201739 min

Hibernating Like A Beautiful Black Bear

Hi! Don't get too excited. I'm still hibernating in my cave, but I wanted to take a quick moment to check in and see how you're doing because I miss you! I'm also giving you a glimpse of what my hibernation process looks like, as well as ways you can keep yourself busy while I'm away for the winter. To catch up on episodes you might've missed, go to www.evyanwhitney.com/podcast . To read some of my essays on sex, sensuality, and my personal relationships, go to www.evyanwhitney.com/blog . And if...

Dec 07, 20164 min

Ep. 18: Sexual Liberation After Trauma

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . Ev'Yan chats with writer and erotic artist, Sheena LaShay, about how she went from deep, heartbreaking sexual trauma and depression to radical sexual agency and erotic empowerment. Sheena shares some of her sensual practices (including how she uses erotic dance as a method of sexual healing outside of the bedroom), how she found safety in the pleasure of her own body again, and also how...

Oct 19, 20161 hr 2 min

Ep. 17: Secret Bad Girls and Sexual Trauma

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this episode, Ev'Yan chats with her friend and trauma specialist Rachael Maddox about sexual trauma—what it is, how it shows up and works in the body, and how you can begin to resolve your sexual trauma on your own. Rachael also shares her personal story of survival and Ev'Yan reads a snippet of her book, Secret Bad Girl. *Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald For show notes of this episode...

Oct 05, 201652 min

Boss Ass Bitch PSA

Ev'Yan's skipping this week's episode to focus on being a boss ass bitch and putting the final touches on her soon-to-be-released workshop, Sexting Myself. But don't worry, she gives you something to do in the meantime. And if you're curious about her workshop, go to sexloveliberation.com/sextingmyself for more information. It's going to be a lot of fun! Thanks for the support! See you in two weeks! *Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See...

Sep 20, 20163 min

Ep. 16: On Healing My Sexual Past

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this quickie episode, Ev'Yan shares a method she uses as a way to heal and bring forgiveness to her sexual past. It's kind of corny, but it works for her and for her clients. *Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 07, 201614 min

Ep. 15: Taking Your Erotic Power Back With Sensual Selfies

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this episode, Ev'Yan chats with her friend and fellow sexy selfie-taker Allie Oops, an Instagram babe that inspired Ev'Yan to begin using sensual self-portraiture as an act of self-love. She and Allie talk about a lot of things, like Instagram censorship, the reason why nude selfies are political, and some of Allie's favorite poses. Ev'Yan also asks Allies some fun rapid-fire questio...

Aug 24, 20161 hr 12 min

Ep. 14: Why I Post Naked Photos on the Internet

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this episode, Ev'Yan talks about why she takes nude selfies and posts them on the internet — as a form of self-love. There's also something else that she needs your input on. Don't be shy! *Music: Remember Something I Forgot by Comfort Fit For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 10, 201618 min

Ep. 13: Sex With Friends: Aida

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . Ev'Yan talks with her good friend Aida Manduley about their sexual origin story: their first memory of sex as a young person, how their Jehovah's Witness upbringing informed their ideas about sex and sexuality, and how Aida found body positivity and acceptance with the help of sexy Tumblr. Also discussed? Live Journal, Deviant Art, Brian Molko, glitter, and glitter. *Music: Heart Ache b...

Jul 27, 201659 min

Ep. 12: Depression & Dry Spells

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this quickie episode, Ev'Yan talks about her depression, and how it's been affecting her sex life. She also shares what she's doing to cope with sexlessness. If you're in a similar place, if you're feeling weighed down by the influx of bad news and are trying to hold it together, know that you aren't alone. We're in this together. *Music: Spellbound by Broke For Free > http://free...

Jul 13, 201613 min

Ep. 11: Our Polyamorous Relationship

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . Ev'Yan sits down with her husband of almost ten years, Jonathan Mead, to talk about their polyamorous relationship: how it was they decided to be non-monogamous, and what they've learned since they've opened up. Also, Ev'Yan and Jonathan answer listener questions about polyamory, like how they dealt with jealousy and the advice they'd give to poly newbies. *Music: Only Knows by Broke Fo...

Jun 29, 201654 min

Ep. 10: Non-Monogamy & My New Marriage

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this quickie episode, Ev'Yan talks about her polyamorous relationship—the high points, the low points, and where she and her husband are at right now with everything. *Music: Everything's Nice by Jingle Punks > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nRqqD34zQ0 For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 15, 201617 min

Ep. 9: Solo Sex Magic With A Sex Witch

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . Ev'Yan Whitney chats with Vanessa Cuccia, founder of Chakrubs.com and general sex witch, about masturbation as a form of self-care and how to practice solo sex magic. And if that's not enough to get you masturbating more, Ev'Yan shares her list of 35 reasons you should add masturbation to your self-care ritual. *Music: Looped by Jahzzar > http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Ske...

May 24, 201647 min

Ep. 8: A Quickie: I'm Not Having Enough Sex (With Myself)

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this episode, Ev'Yan chats about her struggle with this weird sex rut she's found herself in since she got married. *Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 18, 201613 min

Ep. 7: A Slut Is A Sexually Liberated Woman

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . In this episode, Ev'Yan sits down with Kristen Korvette of slutist.com to discuss sluthood, witches, and why the slut is a sexually liberated woman. They also their favorite slut icons and how *you* can begin to embrace your inner slut on your own terms. *Music: Lude Illa by Joe Bagale > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXKASFOK7u0 For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted o...

Apr 26, 201643 min

Ep. 6: The Time I Had An Orgasm in Front of 150 People

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . Ev'Yan Whitney talks about her experience of performing in the Vagina Monologues and how she came (and came!) on stage in front of nearly 200 people. *Music: Toboggan by Silent Partner > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bCzOYac3Wg For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 06, 201616 min

Ep 5: How to Have a Better Sex With Your Partner With Polarity

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . Ev'Yan Whitney and her husband, @JonathanMead, demystify masculine and feminine polarity, and discuss how your relationship and sex life can change when you pay more attention to these inner energies. Also: Jonathan gave Ev'Yan a mini-orgasm, which was captured on this recording. :) Resources mentioned in this episode: - David Deida, The Way of The Superior Man For show notes of this ep...

Mar 30, 201637 min

Ep. 4: My Sexless Marriage

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . A conversation between Ev'Yan Whitney and her partner of almost ten years about how their past sexless marriage and the process they went to heal it. For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 01, 201541 min

Ep. 3: Ingrid is a Sexually Liberated Woman

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . A very personal story about one woman's journey to sexual liberation after being a victim of sexual trauma. For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 20158 min

Ep. 2: Emily is a Sexually Liberated Woman

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . A candid intimate conversation between Ev'Yan Whitney & her previous client, Emily, where they chit-chat about her (Emily's) sexual liberation journey & how she came home to her body. For show notes, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 12, 201535 min

Ep. 1: Kate is a Sexually Liberated Woman

*Note: This episode was done during the era when this podcast used to be called The Sexually Liberated Woman . A candid intimate conversation between Ev'Yan Whitney & her previous client, Kate, where they chit-chat about her (Kate's) sexual liberation journey & how the sex is now. For show notes of this episode, click here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 04, 201529 min
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