Nothing Confidential the Podcast

I'm back from Hiatus and feeling GIDDY to reconnect with YOU, my amazing listeners, and bring you FRESH conversations that ooze beauty, humor, and VITALITY.  In my rambling 20-minute intro, I'm updating you on where I've been (my head) and what's been going on behind the scenes.  When I finally wrap up the hemming and hawing (I'm a little rusty after a few months off), I introduce you to award-winning novelist, a former client, and my friend, Mrs. Brooke Adams Law.    About Brooke:   Brooke Adams Law is an award-winning author, book coach, and CEO of Writing Brave Publishing. She helps creative, intuitive women who have always wanted to be writers step into their author identity and start, finish and publish brave, dazzling books.  Brooke's debut novel Catchlight was chosen as the winner of the Fairfield Book Prize, named a Best Indie Book of 2020 by Kirkus Reviews and featured on Good Morning America's blog.  She's famous for teaching a juicy, Divine-Feminine-inspired creative process that makes the journey of writing a pleasure, inspiring her clients to write and finish books they love, find new layers of richness in the stories they want to share, and express their most empowered creative selves.   In this Episode:  We explore... Honoring our multi-faceted humanity  by normalizing sex through story Character development as a practice in deep empathy Prioritizing the process over the result and permission to not know where things are going The evolution of Brooke's own sex life post shifting away from being so goal-oriented (and how this approach also changed the way She shows up to create art) Reconnecting with “turn on” in order to deepen both sexual and creative expression Pleasure as fuel for our Activism    Links: Work with Brooke! Connect with her on Instagram Publish Your Book Purchase & Read Her Juicy Novel! Protect Women's Rights to Health Care & Bodily Autonomy Purchase & Read 'Pleasure Activism' By Adrienne Maree Brown  Join the Fight to End Gun Violence    

This episode is by far the most vulnerable (for me personally) I've ever released.   When I asked Victoria Washington back for round 2 (check out Ep. #45 for our first conversation!), I knew we were going to go DEEP...I just assumed it would be around conscious leadership, building a multi-million dollar empire, Her life-changing embodiment work, and the fact that this QUEEN released a documentary at the beginning of the year to reveal her new name/identity to the thousands of humans in her global community... And we kind of did touch on all of that. The first 40ish minutes of the conversation unpack: The exhale that comes when we tap into the currency of peace What happens when we shift from HAVING a big vision to being held by our vision The difference between originality and our original assignment How to stop judging our dissatisfaction and allow it to fuel our creativity Difference between alignment and momentum  Jealousy and celebrating other's wins as our own + A whole HOLY host of other stuff that may end the podcast...we shall see. You can join the embodied wealth revolution and follow Victoria's breathtaking artistry on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriawashington/    NEW WEBSITE and Offerings coming SOON!   XO, Christin 

This Month's conversation isn't an easy one and it comes with a *TRIGGER WARNING*.   3 courageous, beautiful women, who are also my close personal friends, agreed to sit down with me and speak candidly about their miscarriages.    1 in 4 women will experience the loss of a pregnancy in their lifetime...and yet, this topic is still extremely closeted. It can feel awkward, uncomfortable, shameful, or even unsafe to share. Because of this, we as a society do not understand how to support ourselves or those we love as we navigate one of life's most tender and impactful events.    -We discuss the differences and commonalities in each of their experiences   -The most supportive thing a friend can do for a friend who has miscarried   -What no one tells you about miscarriage   -How the health system fails women going through pregnancy loss   -What it's like to be pregnant after losing a pregnancy    My hope in holding space for this conversation is to see and honor those who have miscarried and equip those who haven't with increased awareness that may help them offer deeper support and compassion in the future.    DISCLAIMER: These are the lived experiences of individuals. This conversation should not be treated as medical or professional advice.   Deep gratitude to Liza Witonis, Lesley Gordon-Malone, and Erica Ballard Nelson for sharing their stories with us. I hope you have found healing in them.    XO, Christin  

This Month's conversation isn't an easy one and it comes with a *TRIGGER WARNING*.   In part one of this 2-part episode, 3 courageous, beautiful women, who are also my close personal friends, agreed to sit down with me and speak candidly about their miscarriages.  In part 2, my close friend Erica (who you met in part 1) and I go deeper into the conversation.    -Erica shares openly about the things no one tells you about miscarriage -The mind-fuck of being in a post-pregnancy loss body -What awareness she gained from going through the experience  -Things you're "not allowed" to say about miscarriage  -How partners can be more supportive   I'm so grateful to Erica for her raw, unfiltered sharing. Our hope is that you leave this conversation feeling seen and loved.    DISCLAIMER: These are the lived experiences of individuals. This conversation should not be treated as medical or professional advice.   XO, Christin  

WELCOME BACK, Y'ALL!!! Season 3 of Nothing Confidential has undergone a bit of a "glow up" and I'm so excited to share deep, intentional, soul-shifting conversations with you on a monthly basis.   Our first 2-part Episode titled "Dearly Departed" features two breathtaking humans who were gracious in sharing their sacred experiences with me.  We'll be exploring the dying process-How we feel, think, speak about it, and interact with it. There's so much here in honoring life, allowing ourselves to feel love and grief in the same measure. I told you we were going deep this year and baby, I'm swimming in the depths. Feeling it all. Noticing the urge to "hurry up and get to something happier".  I hope that you will listen and allow yourselves to be impacted, softened, and perhaps cracked open just a smidge wider-letting more love and life in.    In Part 1 of this tender conversation, I am honored to talk with Michele D'Ercole.    Michele's professional career in the Holistic healing arts has been constant since 1982 but the healing of Her body trauma of cancer, car accidents, autoimmune dis-ease, and emergency surgery is where She really began putting the teachings into practice.  Herbal Medicine, extensive Massage Therapy modalities, Energy medicine, Yoga, and a deep spiritual practice are all pieces of the healing journey incorporated in working with Her.   In this conversation, Michele shares the powerful story of how she came to support both her Mother and Father in their end-of-life transitions. Her warmth, candor, and wisdom can be felt throughout.   Learn more about Michele and her work here: https://www.facebook.com/michelelouiseLLC  https://instagram.com/michelelouise_thevitalitycoach   

In the second half of this 2-part conversation, "Dearly Departed", Kiana shares one of the most profoundly impactful experiences of her life-Singing her Grandmother to the other side.    Kiana Reeves is a Somatic Sex Educator, sexological bodyworker, pelvic health practitioner, full-spectrum doula, mother of 2, and Chief Brand Officer at Foria. With over a decade in the field of sexual wellness, Kiana's work brings together teachings from the fields of birth, sex, pleasure, intimacy, and embodiment.    Some of the topics we gently probe in this conversation:   Experiencing a more natural integration of loss...   The similarities between the process of being born and the process of dying...   Allowing the depth of our grief to open us to the amount of love that is present in the same measure...   Allowing our children to witness the process of dying.   Viewing death as our final invitation to deeply know someone and be known.   You can lightly (and respectfully) stalk Kiana on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/kiana.reeves/ 

We're BACK!  No, we didn't ghost you. No, it's not YOU.  Yes, it's us.  Yes, we're still here! And we're excited to close out Season 2 with this juicy, cosmic AF conversation.    Vanessa Cuccia is the Founder and CEO of Chakrubs, the original crystal sex toy company. She is also a writer, artist, musician, and 100% that witch! We are so excited to share her powerful story of past trauma, self-love, healing, and innovative transformation.    In this episode: -Sex crystals! (What are they? How do they work?) -Past trauma and how to begin healing  -Sex as a sacred practice  -Building a company/brand that flows from feminine energy -Pleasure alchemy  -Lots more witchy magic!    You can learn more about+SHOP Chakrubs at: www.chakrubs.com  Use our special code: 'NothingConfidential' for 10% OFF!   Follow on Instagram: @Vanessa_cuccia @chakrubs @frequemagazine       

This conversation (and others like it) are the reason we do what we do. It's juicy, and twisty, and we cover a lot of unexpected territories.  What we're sharing this week: How we consciously build fires on the "hearth" of our relationships when they're in their "winter" season. The cultural glamorization of toxic "love", and how it has impacted our connection with romantic partners (past and present). The sneaky ways our trauma adaptations show up in partnership. Creating space for Eroticism in long-term partnerships.  Whatever else popped into our brains. If this conversation gifts you an "ah-ha!", we would LOVE to hear about it. Shoot us a DM on Instagram or leave a comment/review on the podcast. We crave dialogue with our people (YOU!).    XO, Christin & Jo 

YA'LL. IT'S OUR 50TH EPISODE, BABEEEEE! And today's guest is truly ICONIC...   As CEO of Dame Products, Alexandra Fine translates the nuances of our sexualities into human-friendly toys for sex. A lifelong student of sexual health, Fine earned her Masters in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in sex therapy from Columbia University. Realizing that her skills would be best put to use making concrete improvements to people's lives, Fine began developing her own vibrators at home and asking friends to give her their feedback. She was gaining startup experience with an organic shampoo company and decided the time was right to put her passions and her business acumen to use in the world of sex toys. Over the past six years, Alexandra has led Dame's team to sell over 150K products in retailers all over the world. Perhaps more importantly, she's translated her role as CEO into one of a dedicated activist for women's health, gender equity, and prioritizing pleasure, leading efforts to uncover sexism in the industry at every turn.   We talked to Alex for 2 hours straight - it was one of those conversations that just flowed and dipped and flipped with ease. We talk about her personal experience as a human who identifies as a Non-binary woman, motherhood, running a multi-million dollar sex toy empire, relationship fluidity, what we're all looking for in our dream #momsquad, and so much more. We split this convo up into 2 parts for easier digestion. Be sure you listen to both and don't miss our podcast post-mortem at the end of part 2.   XO, Christin & Jo    Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/afinehuman  Shop Dame Products! Use our code 'NCPOD15 ' for a special discount! :) https://www.dameproducts.com/ 

YA'LL. IT'S OUR 50TH EPISODE, BABEEEEE! And today's guest is truly ICONIC...   As CEO of Dame Products, Alexandra Fine translates the nuances of our sexualities into human-friendly toys for sex. A lifelong student of sexual health, Fine earned her Masters in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in sex therapy from Columbia University. Realizing that her skills would be best put to use making concrete improvements to people's lives, Fine began developing her own vibrators at home and asking friends to give her their feedback. She was gaining startup experience with an organic shampoo company and decided the time was right to put her passions and her business acumen to use in the world of sex toys. Over the past six years, Alexandra has led Dame's team to sell over 150K products in retailers all over the world. Perhaps more importantly, she's translated her role as CEO into one of a dedicated activist for women's health, gender equity, and prioritizing pleasure, leading efforts to uncover sexism in the industry at every turn.   We talked to Alex for 2 hours straight - it was one of those conversations that just flowed and dipped and flipped with ease. We talk about her personal experience as a human who identifies as a Non-binary woman, motherhood, running a multi-million dollar sex toy empire, relationship fluidity, what we're all looking for in our dream #momsquad, and so much more. We split this convo up into 2 parts for easier digestion. Be sure you listen to both and don't miss our podcast post-mortem at the end of part 2.   XO, Christin & Jo    Links: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/afinehuman  Shop Dame Products! Use our code 'NCPOD15' for a special discount! :) https://www.dameproducts.com/ 

Today we're taking a deep dive into the rich and powerful topic of astrology. We're getting our charts read LIVE and learning how understanding the stars can shape our path, purpose, and relationships.    Our guest of honor, Hannah Siddiqui, is a 22-year-old writer, educator, and spiritual coach from the sunny San Francisco Bay Area. Her purpose in life is to help people uncover their own spiritual power through utilizing the tools of manifestation, positive affirmations, and astrology. On her social media platforms she coins affirmations, horoscopes, and "real life" talks daily, inspiring thousands of people to turn inwards and begin to recognize their own power. As one fan notes, Hannah has cultivated a "welcoming and inclusive community," and has "helped people everywhere find their voice and confidence within themselves." Her career began at the tender age of 16 with the founding of The Road to Hannah, a lifestyle blog that quickly gained traction due to her "punk rock nature" and "no-filter attitude". After participating in national ad campaigns, collaborating with some of the world's most notable brands, and even giving a TEDx talk in 2017, she began to set her sights on photography (which she retired from in 2020) and has worked alongside the likes of Adidas, Facebook, Toyota, and more. As of 2019 she is also a certified meditation and breathwork instructor and teaches both online and in-person at Anchor Meditation in San Francisco, California. Hannah is also a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, having studied Sociology and English Literature (Go Bears).   Links:   www.instagram.com/theroadtohannah  www.tiktok.com/@theroadtohannah_  www.theroadtohannah.com  

Ann is a Vietnamese American Women's Sexual Empowerment coach whose work centers on pleasure as a liberatory practice & fuel for personal empowerment. She teaches women how to love their bodies, to see sexuality as sacred, and how to channel orgasmic pleasure into better relationships, careers, leadership, and self-love. Through her coaching and online programs, she reconnects women to the power of their sexuality and facilitates deep transformation for sexual reclamation. Most of all - she's here to make our modern-day sexual revolution fun & accessible to all

Today we depart from our usual soft structure to include you in the MOMENTOUS OCCASION that is our 1 YEAR FRIENDAVERSARY!    We're taking you back to the beginning of it all and divulging the most intimate details and inner-workings of our relationship. We're also keeping it festive with LIVE play of our favorite conversation game, "We're not really strangers". And trust us-it gets juicy! :-*   As per usual, we laugh, we cry, we GUSH. We hope you find value and/or entertainment in this episode...but if you don't, well, honestly? This one is mostly for US.    XO, Christin & Jo 

Today we're talking all things witchy moon magic, periods, cycle-syncing, the feminine mystique, matriarchal societies, and everything that branched off from there with our BFF, the BRILLIANT and fascinating Rachel Moranis. Who, NBD, totally created the hottest new period tracking app that we're both OBSESSED WITH, Stardust (now available on itunes)!   Are you a RED WITCH or a WHITE WITCH?! WE want to know!   Hitch your wagon to this star! https://www.instagram.com/stardust/ 

About Today's Guest:   Tori Washington is a Business Mentor, Transformational Speaker, and Wealth Embodiment Coach who went from bankruptcy to multiple-6 figures in just 18 months. Her secret? Wealth Embodiment Flow™, a movement-based manifestation practice she founded in 2019 to support womxn in going beyond surface-level money mindset. Wealth Embodiment Flow™ guides you on a journey of financial transformation and today has supported over 1,200 womxn in saying yes to reclaiming their wealthiest expression.   Among her community, she's known as the sacred rebel who challenges the status quo within the coaching/spiritual community. If you want to revolutionize your relationship with money and embody a new standard of leadership, Tori is your woman!   Links: https://www.toriwashington.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iamtoriwashington/  https://www.instagram.com/wealthembodimentflow/   

Just us two plus all of you!    This week we're shootin' the shit and gettin' real about what it means to hold space for someone and how to be a "fishbowl"! 

WE'RE BACK!  After a long hiatus, we're back on the mic and over the moon to rejoin you, our beloved community! We've got more of the raw, messy, real-life talk you love, PLUS next-level guests and jucier topics than ever.    As our first official act back in the studio,  we're digging into a topic that impacts every one of us-The Mother Wound.    Meet our guest-expert: Moshitadi Lehlomela is a life coach focusing specifically on issues around the mother wound. Her work is designed to equip survivors of maternal neglect, abuse, and abandonment with practical tools that enable them to self-heal and self-actualize.   Links:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/healing_with_mo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing_with_mo/ 

Leisse. Mutha. Fuckin. Wilcox.    This woman. WOW. She might be an actual angel sent to help mere mortals plant exotic, evolutionary flowers atop the shittiest of circumstances.     In today's conversation, Leisse shares about the awakening that lead to a painful divorce, Her devastating battle against cancer (and the bestselling book that came from it), Her work as a Master Conscious Relationship Coach, and how she alchemizes pain into beauty.    We LAUGHED, we cried, we snorted, and we all over-shared. Go find her RIGHT now on any of her chosen platforms. You need her light and her silvery melodic voice in your life.    XO, Christin & Jo   Links Website: https://leissewilcox.ca/  Leisse's Book: To Call Myself Beloved Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leissewilcox/ 

We're back with another juicy Q&A!    In this episode, we're giving the LONG answer to these questions:   How do you teach sensuality, self-love, self-pleasure, and expression of sexuality to our kids? Is there a “normal” number of times to do IT (have sex), let’s say per week?   Links: Children's sexual wellness and education resources  https://sexpositivefamilies.com/    Come be in community with us on Instagram!     @christin.henke @gofitjo @nothingconfidential 

This week we're doing our best Dear Sugar as we unpack a letter from a listener and give our overly honest, and completely unprofessional big sisterly advice.    Admin note: We also share at the beginning of this conversation that we will be releasing BI-WEEKLY episodes until this hectic season of upheaval calms down. We'll see you back here 2/24!   XO, Christin & Jo 

A candid convo about what we're processing on our individual motherhood journeys right now... PLUS celebrating and owning where we're kicking ass and taking names in the Mom department.     Happy 1st Birthday to baby-girl Jaimes AND Nothing Confidential!  And a HAPPY HAPPY 11th Birthday, OLIVIA!    XO, C+J

Hold onto your Sovereign panties! We're welcoming the QUEEN of Feminine Wholeness (and creator of the Feminine Wholeness Method™️), Morgan Day Cecil, back to the podcast for another JUICY conversation that easily could've been 2 episodes... It's dense but delicious so be sure to hydrate, put your coffee in a heat-retaining mug, and take plenty of pee breaks! But we PROMISE the end is worth sticking around for.  In this episode, we touch on: Sovereignty and a new kind of womanhood The Threesome you didn't know you were in Sexual autonomy and expression while in a couple The School of Feminine Wholeness  Morgan's funniest sex story!  Why she welcomes people to her dream home in Italian And SO MUCH MORE!   You're gonna want these LINKS:   Le Wand - Doubles as a very proficient face/body massager! We're not really strangers conversation cards  Join the School of Feminine Wholeness (NOW ENROLLING!) Connect with Morgan on Instagram

We're BAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!! And we're SO. EXCITED.    This episode is an informal, "Welcome to Season 2!", and a brief introduction to your OFFICIAL CO-HOST, Jo Encarnacion =D    We love you all! Thanks for downloading, listening, sharing, and interacting with us. We are hella grateful. XO, Christin & Jo

In this quick, intimate chat, I'm sharing a few important announcements about the future of Nothing Confidential and celebrating an important milestone!  I also divulge the most downloaded episodes of 2020

This week's episode is another packed Q&A style conversation between myself and my #workwife, Jo Encarnacion. If this is your first time experiencing our magic, all you need to know is that we're both Moms, we're both Sex Coaches, and we're both not-so-closeted Freaks between the sheets! We're also incredibly passionate about helping women claim their sexual wholeness and liberation. Orgasms for all!   In this episode we answer questions about: Finding the time AND privacy to self-pleasure (as a Mother to small children)... How to share with your partner that you would like to introduce toys into your sexy playtime...and which toys to try first! Utilizing the fresh, sexual energy from one partnership to infuse your primary partnership in a poly setting...  How to get your sparkly mojo back after a breakup!   Have your own question? Email us at talkaboutit@nothingconfidential.com OR slide into our DMs on intagram: @christin.henke and @gofitjo   Websites: gofitjo.com  christinhenke.com

Mary Hyatt is a life and business mindset coach who specializes in helping high achieving female entrepreneurs move from living a life of burnout to a life where they are connected to their emotions, their body, and their spirit. She helps bring her 1 on 1 and group coaching clients back to their enoughness, wholeness, and femininity.     Mary is the host of the Living Fully Alive podcast that airs weekly where she dives deeper into mindset and helps her listeners learn to embody a life fully lived.     She is also a Top Earner with doTERRA Essential Oils, helping teach women how to support their bodies and emotions holistically. As a trained Hypnotherapist and Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Mary brings a level of consciousness and soul focused inner work to everything she does.     On top of all THAT, she's an AMAZING, golden-hearted, hilarious, compassionate human who I am so grateful to call a new friend. This conversation lit me up in its spur of the moment-anything goes-real and uncut manifestation. Chats like this one are the heart of this podcast. Just a couple of gals not shying away from REAL SHIT.       Links:     website: www.maryhyatt.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryghyatt/    JOIN MARY for Her signature 'Fully Alive Circle' Membership!  www.maryhyatt,com/circle 

What happens when 2 women, who both also happen to be moms, sex coaches, and not-so-closeted freaks between the sheets, sit down over wine to answer YOUR sex and relationship questions?! Hit play on this episode to find out!   The magical Jo Encarnacion is BACK and we are letting it all hang out (she's basically been promoted to unofficial co-host ;-). We're answering audience questions on all things life, love, and obviously, SEX.   In this episode, we address a new mom's quandary about her lack of sexual desire, unpack religion-based shame around masturbation, and go off about how to GET OFF (aka, answering a Q about toys).    Mentions:   Maude Vibe Obsidian Yoni Wand Le Wand Point Verge by We-Vibe   Send us your questions to join the convo! https://www.instagram.com/christin.henke/ https://www.instagram.com/gofitjo/ 

A big topic of conversation that is circulating through my community right now is around personal evolution and it impacts on a couple.    "What if my partner no longer wants to be with me now that I've changed?" "What if my partner doesn't understand the journey I'm on?" "What if I outgrow my partner?"    These are valid questions and very real concerns. I also happen to be intimately acquainted with them so I decided to bring MY husband, Mr. Mike Henke, back on the show to share our personal (and messy!) experience with this.    We talk about: my initial journey into self-actualization and the world of entrepreneurship the friction this cause in our relationship how I evolved my communication to more effectively get Mike on board with where I was going things we did/do well in this area things we do not-so-well Mike's personal journey to catch up with me!  And obviously a lot more ;-)

This week’s episode is another gut-spilling, vulnerability-hangover-inducing solo convo!   That’s right, it’s just me, myself, and I on the mic diving off the deep-end into the topic of MONEY. No, it’s not sex. Yes, it’s all related.   I’m opening up about: •Growing up poor and how that has impacted my relationship to, and beliefs around money •The intimate take-aways from my participation in The Thriving Experience •The unconscious ways I’ve been blocking abundance •What a day of THRIVING looks like for me •Plus a bunch of other uncomfortably honest shit!   Links   Sign up for the next Thriving Experience HERE! https://drvalerie.lpages.co/the-thriving-experience/   Order Dr. Valerie's book, Patriarchy Stress Disorder   Follow Dr. Valerie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drvalerierein/

*Part 2   Where are my conscious men at?! This episode is for YOU.  When I first started this podcast, I was surprised by how quickly I began receiving messages from men...  Men who were partnered with women on a journey of self-discovery, sexual healing, and feminine wholeness (aka: re-establishing their connection to self and divine feminine energy). These guys wanted to know what they could do to support their girlfriends, wives, and daughters; They wanted to know where and IF they belonged in this exciting new space of deep feminine power. Some of these men were overwhelmed and scared. Others were excited and hopeful. All were wondering, "What about me? How do I relate? How do I support? How do I hold space? How do I do my part?"   I've waited a long time for the right person to have this conversation with. My heart is warmed by the goodness of these curious men and I am excited and honored to share today's guest with you.    MEET RON! Together with his wife, Morgan Day Cecil, Ron authored the Romance and Adventure Sutras, a 12 week deep dive into the soul work that leads to transcendent love and erotic power for couples in sacred relationship, A transformational coach in the field of Masculine Wholeness and using the Hero’s Journey as a universal map, Ron has helped men keep the primary promise that all nearly all people have a broken- loving themselves enough to pursue health in all its forms: physical, emotional, and spiritual and thus change the course of life for themselves, their families, and communities. Ron has been chased by a rhinoceros and charged by an elephant in Africa. He ripped his first wheelie on a motorcycle when he was about 7 years old. Ron has degrees in New Testament Literature and Psychology. He’s a lover of great literature (he once spent a year reading only Pulitzers) and the works Richard Rohr, Joseph Campbell, and countless other spiritual and thought leaders.  The best sound in the world to him is that of his family snoring softly in their big tent when camping.    Links:   Website - https://www.roncecil.com/   **Upcoming Men's Workshop 8/27! Sign up through website link.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rcecil/     Free 30 minute discovery call to see if working with Ron is the right fit: https://calendly.com/roncecil/discovery?month=2020-08       FREE tantric inspired exercise from Ron & Morgan for deeper connection in the bedroom:   http://morgandaycecil.com/romance-adventure

Where are my conscious men at?! This episode is for YOU.  When I first started this podcast, I was surprised by how quickly I began receiving messages from men...  Men who were partnered with women on a journey of self-discovery, sexual healing, and feminine wholeness (aka: re-establishing their connection to self and divine feminine energy). These guys wanted to know what they could do to support their girlfriends, wives, and daughters; They wanted to know where and IF they belonged in this exciting new space of deep feminine power. Some of these men were overwhelmed and scared. Others were excited and hopeful. All were wondering, "What about me? How do I relate? How do I support? How do I hold space? How do I do my part?"   I've waited a long time for the right person to have this conversation with. My heart is warmed by the goodness of these curious men and I am excited and honored to share today's guest with you.    MEET RON! Together with his wife, Morgan Day Cecil, Ron authored the Romance and Adventure Sutras, a 12 week deep dive into the soul work that leads to transcendent love and erotic power for couples in sacred relationship, A transformational coach in the field of Masculine Wholeness and using the Hero’s Journey as a universal map, Ron has helped men keep the primary promise that all nearly all people have a broken- loving themselves enough to pursue health in all its forms: physical, emotional, and spiritual and thus change the course of life for themselves, their families, and communities. Ron has been chased by a rhinoceros and charged by an elephant in Africa. He ripped his first wheelie on a motorcycle when he was about 7 years old. Ron has degrees in New Testament Literature and Psychology. He’s a lover of great literature (he once spent a year reading only Pulitzers) and the works Richard Rohr, Joseph Campbell, and countless other spiritual and thought leaders.  The best sound in the world to him is that of his family snoring softly in their big tent when camping.    Links:   Website - https://www.roncecil.com/   **Upcoming Men's Workshop 8/27! Sign up through website link.   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rcecil/     Free 30 minute discovery call to see if working with Ron is the right fit: https://calendly.com/roncecil/discovery?month=2020-08       FREE tantric inspired exercise from Ron & Morgan for deeper connection in the bedroom:   http://morgandaycecil.com/romance-adventure

Have you ever heard someone describe something you've always felt but didn't have the language to convey until the moment you heard another person put words to it? That's how I felt the first time I heard the phrase 'Patriarchy Stress Disorder". I remember thinking, "I have that!", without knowing fully what it was.      In this conversation, I'm sitting down with the BRILLIANT Dr. Valerie Rein, to unpack PSD (patriarchy stress disorder), it's relationship to intergenerational trauma, the surprising truth about how the patriarchy survives, and a bunch of other stuff that's going to blow your mind-hole.      Bio:     Dr. Valerie Rein has discovered Patriarchy Stress Disorder (PSD) and created the only science-backed system for helping women achieve their ultimate success, happiness, and fulfillment by healing the intergenerational trauma of oppression. She holds an EdM in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Her bestselling book, “Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment” has been heralded by Amazon reviewers as "the most important body of literary work of our modern times" and "perhaps the most important book of the century for women." Her cutting-edge programs have helped thousands of women shift from survival to thriving and master the game of "How good can it get?" in their work and personal lives.       Join Dr. Valerie and her team for their FREE virtual retreat where women can have the experience of shifting from survival to thriving and begin healing PSD in a community of women on this journey.  Learn more and register at www.TheThrivingExperience.com     Free gifts:   Download Free First Chapter of Dr. Valerie’s book “Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment”   drvalerie.com   Book Resources practices you can start doing now to get on your PSD-healing journey to shift from surviving to thriving and master the game of “How good can it get?”   drvalerie.com/book-resources   Connect With Dr. Valerie:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvalerierein/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvalerierein LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvalerierein/

This conversation was one for the books! Shaman Maisha shares stories from her sexual liberation that set her on the spiritual path of Tantra and Shamanism. She explains how tantra and shamanism integrate, touches on how we can each use our erotic energy for healing, and addresses the importance of representation in spiritual, energetic work that originated from Black and brown communities and their rich traditions and practices.  Maisha is warm, funny, compassionate, and just has something about her... I hope you get as much out of this conversation as I did. --   Maisha Najuma Aza, MSW, and Tantric Shaman is founder of Black Girl Tantra and A Life Alive Consulting.  Maisha became a sexual healer out of a desire to help other black women and non-binary folks, who have experienced body shaming and social stigma, to own their sexual desires, heal from childhood trauma, and use their erotic energy as medicine and fuel for their vision!   Maisha's nonjudgmental and loving nature, allows people to feel comfortable talking about sexuality and spirituality.  Her healing justice and social activist background, help her to remain both spiritually and socially grounded for her clients' healing. Maisha is certified in Integrated Healing Arts, which has allowed her to merge all of her healing certifications and practices, from Massage Therapy to Social Work, to Tantra Sacred Intimacy, and more. Maisha loves nature, travel, and sci-fi/fantasy, and fosters a sex-positive, body-positive, atmosphere at home with her wife and almost grown children. Links: IG - @blackgirltantra FB - A Life Alive Consulting and Black Girl Tantra Website- https://blackgirltantra.com/   Upcoming Event:  Facilitating a Workshop: Title: The Black, The Sacred, The Body: Sacred Sexual Practices for Black Lovers of All Sizes @ Sex Down South, Atlanta, GA September 10-12, 2020 VIRTUAL Con! https://www.sexdownsouth.com/workshops20   Ongoing Programs: Black Girl Tantra Sacred Events: Wheel of the year events for black women and non-binary folks (Currently virtual).  Coming Up: Sunday, September 20th, 2020  Autumnal Equinox (Mabon) Ceremony For info and registration check out: www.blackgirltantra.com/bgt-events  

Hold onto your panties, everybody!!! Or...you know...don't! Today's cosmic guest is none other than Artist, Spiritual Teacher, Mentor, and AUTHOR, the GLORIOUS Alexandra Roxo!   Alexandra’s path to healing, her search for the divine feminine, and storytelling began at a young age.  With a career traversing genres, but with a through-line of exploration of the female body and the re-integration of the divine feminine into the collective narrative, Alexandra has been making art, writing, and been a devotee to this path for nearly two decades. She has been featured on TV shows such as Slutever on Viceland, Sex/ Life on Epix, youtube shows, podcasts, and international publications for her work in the field of feminine healing and spirituality.  Named a “modern spiritual leader” by Well + Good she sees clients in one on one coaching and mentorship, leads retreats around the world, and teaches monthly online in her online community Radical Awakenings.  Her healing and coaching work and ideas on healing and spirituality have been featured in the New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, The Guardian, Nylon, Playboy, and many other international publications. Her first book,  F*ck Like a Goddess: Heal Yourself. Reclaim Your Voice. Stand in Your Power. , debuted with publisher Sounds True on July 21st, 2020   Links: BUY F*UCK LIKE A GODDESS HERE! Website - https://www.alexandraroxo.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexandraroxo/   Honorable Mentions: Almost 30 (listen to Episode 27 with founders Krista & Lindsey)! David Deida - Spirituality and Sexuality teacher, author of some of my FAVORITE books: Dear Lover Way of the Superior Man Finding God Through Sex

YOU. GUYS. Today is seriously a freaking dream-come-true. I have the distinct HONOR of sitting down with the QUEENS of #ALMOST30NATION to talk about love, sex, and evolution. This conversation is uncut and unfiltered (but seriously...it's all I know).    And for you adorable souls who have been under a damn rock, here's the tea on these two:   Hailed by Coveteur as "The Best Wellness Podcast to Listen to Right Now," Almost 30 brings listeners together — online and offline — to relate, connect, and support each other through transitions. Think of Krista and Lindsey as your virtual best friends who are here to listen, share, and learn right along with you.  The podcast delves into themes such as wellness, entrepreneurship, spirituality, self-development, and so much more. Krista and Lindsey are known for creating real, raw, and hilarious moments during their weekly interviews with fascinating guests. In each episode, they provide their listeners with actionable “aha!” moments and highly relatable stories.   With over 12 million downloads, the podcast has reached people in more than 150 countries. #ALMOST30NATION is a community of inspiring, enthusiastic, and loyal listeners who connect through events that have attracted more than 7,000 attendees.  Krista and Lindsey have also collaborated with brands such as Nicole Miller, Tory Burch, Kopari, HUM Nutrition, and more. They have been featured in Nordstrom's The Thread, Brit + Co, Chalkboard Magazine, and Buzzfeed.   Links Instagram Krista - https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/ Lindsey - https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/ Almost 30 Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/almost30podcast/ Website https://almost30podcast.com/ Listen NOW!

In honor of my 30th Birthday next week, I've rounded up a handful of my nearest and dearest girlfriends to share sage wisdom from their 30th year and beyond!  In this episode, you will hear me give an entirely inaccurate description of "Saturn's Return", and later revise said description with FACTS from the Astro Twins: https://astrostyle.com/saturn-return/ I get predictably choked up about my daughter... Jaimes makes an appearance!  I share the #1 thing I'm focusing on as I enter my 30s...   Was your 30th birthday significant? Why or why not? Leave me a voicemail on the #askingforafriend HOTLINE and tell me EVERYTHING! 708-540-3926

About Candace:    Candace Burch (M.A.) is a Hormone Health Educator with 30 years of experience advocating for safe, natural approaches to hormone balance and disease prevention. Today, Candace runs Your Hormone Balance, a hormone testing and consulting practice that helps individuals detect and correct hidden hormonal imbalances that negatively impact health and longevity.   For over a decade, Candace served as the Director of Education at one of the nation’s leading hormone testing labs, working closely with top experts in functional medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She developed training programs and educational resources for thousands of providers and their patients and was the first to integrate hormone testing into a nationwide weight loss program.   Having personally battled hormone imbalances during menopause, Candace like so many other women could not find the support and treatment she needed from traditional doctors. By testing her hormones in saliva and following an all-natural rebalancing plan, she was able to reverse her symptoms and regain control of her life. Today, Candace helps hundreds of clients do the same while continuing to raise public awareness about hormone health through her work as a public speaker, writer, and founder of Women in Balance, an educational non-profit.   Resources & Links:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yourhormonebalance/ Website - https://www.yourhormonebalance.com/ Podcast - Women Talking Frankly *Use the code 'nothing confidential' for $100 off your hormone test! 

I couldn't let #pridemonth pass without holding space for those who need somewhere safe to share their coming out stories without judgment or shame. Today, I sit with Lex as they detail their vulnerable experiences with family rejection, deconstructing binary beliefs, and navigating the heartache and nuance of defining their sexuality/identity.  -- Lex identifies as non-binary and their pronouns are they/them and occasionally she/her. They are a grad student at the University of Utah beginning their degree in clinical mental health counseling. They plan to be a therapist with a focus on gender and sexuality and to provide support and acceptance to those who are underserved and underrepresented.  -- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajlinford/

This episode is about all thing baby-making! Meet our guest, Dr. Aum.   Bio: Dr. Aumatma is a Naturopathic Doctor & Nutritionist, in practice for over 12 years. She specializes in women's health, is the best-selling author of "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making," and is a sought out speaker on topics related to Women’s Health and Empowerment. Dr. Aumatma was awarded the “Best Alternative Medicine Practitioner″ award locally in 2015, and as a top “Women In Medicine” Doctor in 2020. In addition to supporting couples through private 1 on 1 care and online group programs, she also trains practitioners who want to specialize in fertility and is the host of the Egg Meets Sperm Podcast.     Links & Resources     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistic_fertility_doctor/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrAumatmaND Website: https://holisticfertilitycenter.com/ Egg meets Sperm (podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/egg-meets-sperm/id1448782389    Books   Fertility Secrets by Dr. Aumatma Women's bodies, women's wisdom by Dr. Christiane Northrup In the Flo by Alissa Vitti

Today I am joined by the king and queen of messy convos, and co-hosts of HELLA MARRIED, Jo and Jonathan Encarnacion! HELLA MARRIED is a podcast that dives into messy conversations around sex, love, relationships, communication, parenting, and everything in between. Jo and Jonathan have been married for almost 12 years, parent two incredible young ladies, and have spent the past 18 years navigating the waters of loving one another, falling out of love with one another, and learning how to grow and evolve together. Each week you can join them as they empower folx to get a little more comfortable with the uncomfortable.   Links Instagram: Jo - https://www.instagram.com/gofitjo/ Jonathan - https://www.instagram.com/longanisaburps/ Hella Married Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/hellamarried/ Website: https://www.hellamarried.wtf/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hella-married/id1507771472 Resources: The State of Affairs by Esther Perel https://amzn.to/2ZQTyC9 Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel  https://amzn.to/2Ang2Qq The Ethical Slut by Janet Hardy  https://amzn.to/2Xkj411 

In today's episode, I am sitting down with my dear friend Jo for a messy (but timely) conversation about race, tokenism, female leadership, how she's navigating the nuances of using her voice in our current climate as a Filipino-American, and her personal experiences of feeling"less than" because of the color of her skin.   Jo Encarnacion is a life and relationship coach who helps womxn: ⚡️LIVE life on purpose ⚡️CREATE play + pleasure in their relationships ⚡️CONNECT with their sexual power   She is also a queer, polyamorous, Filipino-American womxn in progress!   Links: I won’t be your token woman of color; I want to be chosen for me. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gofitjo/ Website https://www.gofitjo.com/   Tools: Gratitude Practice-At the end of our convo, Jo grounds us with a gratitude practice. Here's why:  An endocrine system boost comes from inducing positive emotions when conjuring gratitude alongside the exponential impact of sharing good news with trusted others.  This is called capitalization. Benefits: Opens the mind to learning Chemical boost Allows the nervous system to calm down An added benefit of starting with gratitude is that positive emotions support brain function and by taking the time to get into a positive mindset we prime our brains for learning. At the neurochemical level, feelings of gratitude are associated with an increase in the neural modulation of the prefrontal cortex, the brain site responsible for managing negative emotions like guilt, shame, and violence. Also, at the neurochemical level, gratitude acts as a catalyst for neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine – the ones that manage our emotions, anxiety, and immediate stress responses.    

Katie Grimes is a Love Addiction coach - supporting women on their journey to choose love, rather than being chosen to feel special. Katie values her community of fellow Heart Followers, where we share experiences of rebuilding our confidence, trusting our intuition, and living a life we love, together. Tune in each week on her podcast, Anything for Love for an authentic, humorous look at recovering from being addicted to love.   Link: Anything for Love Podcast https://www.katiegrimes.com/podcasts Website https://www.katiegrimes.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kg.katiegrimes/ Sex & Love Addiction Self-Assessment https://slaafws.org/download/core-files/The_40_Questions_of_SLAA.pdf   Join the Living Room!  Normalize your sexual healing, liberation, and empowerment! We begin on June 9th.

Just me, myself, and I answering YOUR questions!   I'm covering: How to get your sexy back when there's ZERO motivation Keeping intimacy alive in quarantine or post kids Confidence for single ladies! How I took my relationship with Mike from friends to lovers The craziest thing I've ever done for love Links: Instagram (personal) - https://www.instagram.com/christin.henke/ Instagram (podcast) - https://www.instagram.com/nothingconfidential/ Website: www.nothingconfidential.com  Patreon - Support the show! www.patreon.com/nothingconfidential  Email me! talkaboutit@nothingconfidential.com 

"A mother of 3, board-certified health coach, holistic nutritionist, plant-focused chef, and two-time breast cancer survivor. I was first diagnosed at 33 after my third child queued me in while nursing that something wasn’t right. From that moment life has never been the same and in a strange way that makes me happy. I live a much fuller life than I ever imagined. After years of coaching women, corporate wellness & motivational talks, I learned how much women need support and a trusted knowledgeable girlfriend to help them navigate womanhood. My answer to that was starting Flourish Rx, a women’s wellness brand dedicated to empowering women through all stages of their life. Throughout my journey with cancer and early menopause, I started creating recipes for things beyond food, to help me heal and feel good. That’s how my products were born. Researching, mixing, creating; with a focus on natural and simple ingredients."  -Candice Witek, Founder of Flourish Rx   Links Website: https://www.shopflourishrx.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishrx/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopflourishrx *Use code 'NC20' for 20% OFF your order of the rave-reviewed, Goddess glow yoni oil.

This week's show is a bit different and EXTRA FUN because I had the incredible honor of turning the mic around on my friend, Lauren, for the 50th episode of her show, The Balanced Boss Podcast! And since I asked her every question under the sun, I thought it would make a great #askingforafriend segment (only 3x longer. Haha.)! Enjoy

Katherine Friedman, LPC, is a psychotherapist, sex therapist, sex and kink educator, and community organizer in private practice in Portland, OR. Her practice, stumptownsextherapy.com, is grounded in principles of trauma-informed embodiment, mindfulness, sex positivity, and interpersonal growth.   She works as a therapist with individuals in navigating histories of complex relational trauma, building strong identities, and discovering and expressing their sexual individuality. She also provides therapy to couples around issues of communication and sexuality, as well as alternative relationships and sexual styles.    She loves helping clients to discover and embrace new desires, and overcome obstacles to sexual self-expression. She teaches and coaches people on ethical non-monogamy and BDSM basics, as well as classes on self-awareness for informed consent, trauma awareness, and empowerment for people who are interested in exploring submission or other kink identities and activities.   Links:   Website: https://www.stumptownsextherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stumptownsextherapy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stumptownsextherapy/   Visit Nothing Confidential's Patreon Page! https://www.patreon.com/nothingconfidential  

MY other half is back in the studio (aka, a cluttered corner of our condo) to talk all things SEX after baby. We're getting uncomfortably real (GULP) about the season we're in, our inner dialogues, insecurities, and more...   You know we didn't leave anything out so buckle up and if you're related to either one of us you might want to skip this conversation X-D   Links Fave Lubes: Woo Coconut Love Oil Sustain Natural Lube Flourish RX Goddess Glow Yoni Oil - *Use 'NC20' at checkout for 20% OFF! Christin's Glass Dildo: Gem by Unbound Babes   Check out Episode #8 for our honest conversation on sex and intimacy during pregnancy.

Shanna Mota is a Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Align. She believes wholeheartedly in the power we have as humans to create the life of our dreams, and that it all starts from within. Her mission is to empower women to live a life FULLY EXPRESSED through cultivating self-love.  Shanna works with clients on healing the body and mind using nutrition, yoga, mindset shifting, and personal empowerment as the foundation. Shanna also specializes in taking yoga “off the mat” teaching her community the powerful philosophy and lessons of the ancient yoga texts and how we can integrate them into our lives to enjoy a more joyful and peaceful life. One of her biggest passions is taking her online community OFFLINE and hosting heart-expanding wellness retreats, both domestic and abroad. The wellness retreats combine all components of the “Align” lifestyle and provide a safe space for self-exploration, vulnerability, conscious connection, and expansion.   To learn more about Shanna and her offerings:    Facebook - Shanna Mota Instagram - @shannamota Website: mylifealigned.com  Spell Botanicals: https://spellbotanicals.com/ *Use discount code: NC10 for 10% off your order of Shanna's beautiful, clean skincare line! 

Today. I am joined by my dear friend, Meg Haines, for an open-hearted conversation around COVID-19 and this strange time we're living in. She shares her top tips for reconnecting to your inner knowing during uncertain times, grounding ourselves in our bodies, and allowing ourselves to trust the lessons that are being revealed through this global experience.  -- Meg Haines is a spiritual teacher, healer, and creator of Divine Feminine Mastery. She has trained under world-respected teachers such as Brian Weiss, John Holland, and Robert Holden, receiving certifications in Coaching, Angel Therapy™, Past Life Regression, Reiki I & II, and Integrated Energy Therapy™, among other healing modalities. She is also a trained dancer and performer, with a BA in Musical Theater from Emerson College.  Meg is passionate about helping women deepen their connection with the Divine, honor their Soul's calling, and heal the blocks preventing them from fully loving and living so that they can shine and serve in the way they were always meant to!   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg.m.haines/ Website: https://www.meghaines.com/

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode contains accounts of rape and sexual trauma.    Morgan Day Cecil's superpower is separating women from shame so that they can be set free to embody the woman they are made to be.   She leads The EMBODY Academy, a 3-month supportive chrysalis for emerging women: women ready to reclaim power, pleasure, and playfulness at the intersection of sexuality, spirituality, and success--and go from surviving to thriving and create way more impact in the world.   She has a Master's Degree in Philosophy and has spent 20-years training in mind-body methodologies for healing and transformation, including breath-work, trauma-release, hypnotherapy, deep feminine psychology, and tantra.   Her greatest desire is to bring light to dark places and help women heal their own gaze and expand their capacity to love and be loved.   Links   Website: http://morgandaycecil.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandaycecil/ Patriarchy Stress Disorder (book): https://amzn.to/342cDRR

In this episode, I'm sitting down with the beautiful, hilarious, and brilliant Rachel Wright to answer a listener question and get honest about overcoming vulva shame, getting up close and personal with your vagina, and more.    Psychotherapist Rachel Wright is recognized as one of the freshest voices on modern relationships and sex. She is an experienced speaker, group facilitator, educator, therapist, coach, and on-camera mental health and relationship expert. With a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, Rachel has worked with thousands of individuals and couples all over the world, helping them scream less and screw more. She has brought her message to stages across the globe, was SHAPE Magazine’s Sex + Relationships Coach for Crush Your Goals 2020, and is the co-host of the popular  Bachelor-themed podcast, The Wright Reasons.  Rachel has been featured widely in the media including Cheddar TV, Cosmopolitan Magazine, PIX 11 (NYC), INSIDER, InStyle, Women’s Health, NBC News Radio, Huffington Post, and hundreds of other outlets.   Distanced, Not Alone (COVID-19 FREE Pop-up support group): https://rachelwrightnyc.lpages.co/popup-support/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewright_rachel/