The Queen's Code by Alison Armstrong is hands down, the most impactful book I've read in the last few years in terms of the shifts it's not only made for myself, but in my marriage and the way I parent as well. Today I'm spreading Alison's potent message by sharing 5 Ways the Queen's Code Shifts Your Perspective About Men. If you're ready to step into a paridigm where women and men thrive together in harmony, leaning into each other's strengths and flourishing because of it, then you're going to...
Jul 09, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 45
If you have a womb, you need to hear the latest episode on the Unapologetic with Jannine MacKinnon Podcast, where Wellness and Womb Coach, Samantha Chandler shares her take on all things womb wellness. Whether you have a bleed, or deal with infertility, PCOS, Endimetriosis, low iron, or calcium buildup, there's a ton of gold nuggets for you. Unfortunately our medical system is trained a very specific way that leaves women to deal with their issues for a life time, or have their uteruses removed....
Jul 02, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Popular opinion will tell you that losing your libido is just a part of aging and that it's something you just have to live with. I call BS. Losing your libido, your vital life force energy, is a sign that something's off. Thankfully for you, it's something that can be learned from and repaired so that you can have a thriving libido at any age. Tune into this episode to discover the 5 most common reasons why you've lost your libido and know that you can do something about it! In This Episode: Ho...
Jun 27, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this conversation with my Circle Co-Facilitator, Melissa Denuzzo, we chat about anger and the intense emotions that can arise in motherhood. We're share our experiences in the trenches of motherhood, as well as how we've learned to relate to our emotions, and the super powers that they bring. Show Notes Sooke Mothers' Circle: https://unapologeticmotherhood.thrivecart.com/sooke-circle/...
Jun 20, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Could you use some extra nourishment and vitality? If so, tune in and learn the simple pleasure practice you can do to nourish yourself from the inside out. It's time to ditch surface level self care and fill that cup in a lasting and meaningful way. Nourish Yourself With This Simple Pleasure Practice Sexual energy is life force energy Self care on a deeper level The simple pleasure practice that nourishes you from the inside out Show Notes Sign up for annual Unapologetic Practices and receive a...
Jun 18, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Women have been conditioned to play small, keep quiet and not make waves. Through doing so it's caused us great disconnection from our bodies and our intuition. Thankfully it doesn't have to stay this way. We dig deep into this topic including tips to support you in tapping into your intuition and trusting your instincts. Why You Feel Like You Can’t Trust Your Instincts - How to Tap Into Your Inner Knowing Good girl mentality Effects of being disconnected with your body You have innate wisdom an...
Jun 11, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Embodiment Practices are the key piece to my transformation from overwhelmed, disconnected, and short tempered, to feeling confident using my voice and in my authentic expression, and cultivating my sexual life force energy for a passionate marriage and passionate, present life. In this week's episode I break down exactly how embodiment practices does this and how you can tap into this magic to unlock new levels of confidence and sexual desire 🔥 Unlock New Levels of Confidence and Sexual Desire...
Jun 05, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Today is a very special guest episode with Kyla Gagnon. Kyla is a somatic breathwork facilitator, women's embodiment and empowerment leader and podcast host. And I have invited her. On to the podcast to share about her journey in really stepping into her unapologetic truth, in reclaiming herself, in aligning with her authenticity and learning to really use her voice and tune into her body and tune into what is in alignment. We dive into all of this and more as Kyla and I each share vulnerable pi...
May 29, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Have you ever felt guilty about missing out on work or spending too much with work? Do you feel like you are caught between different worlds, constantly struggling to find balance, that you feel like you need to do all of these things when it comes to work and family life and health and this, that, and the other thing, but there's no way you can actually keep it all balanced? If this is resonating with you, you'll want to listed to this week's episode where I am shifting your perspective from lo...
May 22, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 37
It's time to take your power back! So much of our lives is wasted putting our partner's needs at the forefront, while shoving ours aside to maybe occassionaly satisfy, and that's disempowering af. Perhaps you're already on your journey of reclamation, or perhaps it's been more of a thought than an action, either way, you'll love this episode where I share why your sexuality should be centered around you, not him, and how that creates ripple effects throughout your life. Why Your Sexuality Should...
May 15, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Deb Drummond went from the music industry to holistic health, building 7 businesses including her current venture, Mission Accepted Media. Over the years she's stuck to her vision, taken risks and made things happen all while continuing to empower the women around her. Tune into this inspiring conversation to gain some gold nuggets of wisdom from the media legend herself. I will also be sharing the stage with her at the Book Launch of the Stand Up Show Up Speak Up Summit Series on May 11th. Regi...
May 01, 2024•56 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Along with connection and support, communication is the foundation of our relationships, and it impacts alot more than our love life. In this episode we discuss the impact of effective communication and conscious relationships, while providing 7 simple tips to communicate effectively with your partner. I first started using these tips a few years ago, and they completely turned my marriage around. I went from resentful and distant, and having conversations blow up, to being able to communicate l...
Apr 23, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Saying yes and figuring it out later has been a motto of my life for quite some time. It's what lead me to exactly where I am today, living a life I love with my family, building a business in something I'm truly passionate about, making an impact with women all around the world. And it took doing the scary thing over, and over and over again. It took breaking up with boys I love, quiting jobs, putting myself through school, getting our home, and leaving my previous business behind. And it was a...
Apr 16, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Easing into the yin side of sexuality is one of the most common challenges I see women face when it comes to their sexual relationships. It makes sense, life is so geared towards women taking on their masculine energy to get through the day. That can serve a purpose, and it also get's in the way of relaxing into your feminine yin energy so you can surrender and receive. We're digging into all of this in this week's episode, The Yin Side of Sexuality - How to Surrender and Receive. As always, I l...
Apr 09, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 32
I keep getting asked about how to bring playfulness and spiciness back into a relationship, but the truth is, connection comes before playfulness in your relationship. In this podcast episode we crack this open to discuss why connection is the foundation for your family unit, including tips for how to connect with your spouse. My intention is to shift your perspective for what should be a priority while you strengthen your relationship while coming into your authentic self. When we rush into pla...
Apr 03, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 31
I'm excited to share with you a recent interview I did on the Breaking Norms, Building Dreams radio talk show with host Brittney Ashley. We had such a great conversation digging into an array of topics from mommy martyrdom, our relationship with our partner's as being the foundation of our family, what meditation actually is, how to build a relationship with your body, the effects of patriarchy not only on women, but on men too, and so much more! Unpacking Mommy Martyrdom, Relationships, Patriar...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 30
I am honoured to be joined by Sayra Player, Creator of the Goop featured Guided by Glow erotic meditation app as we discuss the many different facets of sexual empowerment including overcoming embarassment and shame through sexual healing, the importance of community support in personal growth, reconnecting with your body through your senses and opening up your sensuality, and so much more! So grab a cup of your favourite cozy bevvy, personally I love a good french press coffee with cinnamon, an...
Mar 21, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Masturbation, Slow Pleasure, and Sacred Sexuality are all different areas of a spectrum. I find myself mentioning them often in other podcast episodes and conversations within various containers, and thought it would be helpful to break down the nuances in a full episode. So tune in for the nitty gritty of masturbation vs. slow pleasure vs. sacred sexuality, along with three helpful tips to help you move along the spectrum of beautiful sexual experiences that are available for you. Session Notes...
Mar 19, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this week's episode we dig into the power of slow pleasure in preventing burnout cycles and exhaustion. This is a ver real topic I'm dealing with now as I navigate the undercurrents of a head cold and have a sore back, and a great opportunity to highlight everything we discuss today. It's so common for us to push ourselves to the point of exhaustion and burnout by overriding our body's cues. Whey you learn to listen to your body's signals throutgh a strong relationship with yourself through s...
Mar 12, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Today is a fun topic as we dive into the 5 surprising side effects of embracing your sexuality. Many women, particularly those focussed on establishing themselves in their careers or family life, tend to push their sexuality to the side. They think it's friviolous, or even selfish, and just not worth their time, but they couldn't be further from the truth. In reality, embracing our sexuality is so much more than sexual experiences and orgasms. It's using the taboo as a portal of transformation t...
Mar 05, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 26
I work with alot of productive women, amazing go getters that have achieved the career, built the business, cultivated the family life, stabilized finances, and they're left with an imbalance in their masculine and feminine energies that's causing them to feel exhausted, critical, stressed out, and disconnected from themselves and their sexuality. The masculine primary energies served it's purposed for quite some time, supporting them in achieving everything they've achieved, and it get's to a p...
Feb 27, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Have you ever found yourself wondering why certain triggers and reactions persist despite years of dedicated self-improvement work? It's a common experience, one that often leaves us feeling frustrated and perplexed. Despite our best efforts to address these triggers logically, they continue to surface, seemingly unaffected by our progress. Whether it's a lingering reaction in our relationships or a persistent response in intimate moments, the cycle can feel relentless. Show Notes 33% off Unapol...
Feb 20, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Hello, today I'm excited to discuss a favorite topic: the importance of a date night with yourself. It's been a game changer for me personally, fostering a deeper connection with myself. Over two years in, it remains a powerful tool I stay committed to. Feel supported in your date nights with yourself with 33% off Unapologetic Practices and Nourish Through Pleasure with code LOVE until February 19th. Show Notes Receive 33% off Unapologetic Practics and Nourish Through Pleasure with code LOVE. No...
Feb 14, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Self-Love is such a big topic, one that I find is interpreted as more of the excited, honey moon, fan girling kind of love. When in my opinion, true self-love is deeper, founded in understanding and acceptance, it's more of an unconditional flavour of love. It's an important distinction to have, one that I think makes it more realistic and attainable, while also understanding just what is needed to get there. I discuss all of this and more in today's podcast, Embracing Your Shadows: A Deep Dive ...
Feb 07, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Welcome, beautiful souls! Today, let's delve into one of my favourite embodiment and manifestation practices, the devotional act of getting ready every morning. Amongst perfect morning routines, the piece of actually getting dressed is so often overlooked, yet it's pivotal in aligning how you feel throughout the day with your higher self. It's through this act of self love, we're able to put on an armour of confidence through our clothes, and begin to think like her, act like her, and make decis...
Feb 01, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this week's episode we are getting up close and personal while I share my story of strengthening my inution with my butt plug. It's probably not what you're thinking, and feels super awkward to put out there, but this light hearted episode will likely give you a laugh while you consider the different ways you can strengthen the relationship you have with your inutition. Save 10% off Waands Crystal Pleasure Tools (affiliate): https://waands.com/?ref=m6PmplIhD6rkXF Join the free Unapologetic Mo...
Jan 30, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Hey there, beautiful souls! 🌟 Today, we're unpacking the mystery behind your thoughts on sexuality. Grab a comfy seat because we're about to unravel those beliefs that have been hitchhiking in your mind since, well, forever. Ever wondered why we're bombarded with sex in movies and ads, yet there's this weird dance of being "sexy but not too much" in real life? Yeah, we've all been there. I'm Jannine, your guide to embracing the unapologetic truth about our sexuality. Let's kick the societal con...
Jan 23, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Today I am sharing an episode that was recorded a few weeks ago for Amber Kay's Queen of Alchemy Podcast. It was such an honour to connect with her again and we had so much fun talking about all things pleasure practices. I open up about my experience and share about my favourite pleasure practice, sex magick. Free 5 Day Challenge - Revitalized Mom: Nourishing Through Pleasure https://unapologeticmotherhood.com/revitalized-mom/ Queen of Alchemy Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5hjVzDjMOl7wv...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode I'm laying it all out on the table while I open up about my pleasure practice awakening. It feels super vulnerable to put out there, but also important for those that are interested. We all have our own path when it comes to our sexuality and our healing journey. Even though I was quite permiscuous as a teenager and young woman, I found myself as a 30 year old who had never masturbated. Up until then sex and pleasure had always involved someone else, it had never fully been my ow...
Jan 11, 2024•14 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Did you know your sexual energy can be a powerful tool for self-nourishment? In this podcast episode, Jannine MacKinnon delves deep into the concept of using pleasure practices to intentionally nourish your entire body, one of her all time favourite ways to nourish your body through sexual energy! While many self-care practices remain surface-level, Jannine explores how diving into intentional pleasure can ignite your sexual energy in profound ways, revitalizing your inner self. Often, tradition...
Jan 09, 2024•11 min•Season 2Ep. 16
