The Sexy Life Podcast

I'm delighted to share this fascinating conversation with Damien Bohler, founder of Evolutionary Relating. Damien is an explorer who dives deep into the possibilities for intimate relationships finding the ways to support people to truly thrive in life and love. We explored relationships from the difficult stuff to the juice and the joy including the potential of intimate relationships, common relationship challenges and dynamics, polarity, attachment styles, what the Gene Keys are and how to work with the shadows and gifts in dating and relationships, the difference between parasympathetic arousal and arousal through intensity and more. We spoke about the Gene Keys and the Venus Sequence in our conversation and there are links to both in the show notes. Enjoy!! Damien shares:His framework called ‘Evolutionary Relating'Common relationship challenges and dynamics The potential of intimate relationshipsHis definition of polarity and what ‘polarity sets' are and how they play out in relationshipsThe need for similarity and difference in intimate relationshipsAttachment styles and how they impact dating and relationshipsThe difference between parasympathetic arousal and arousal through intensityWhat the Gene Keys are and how you can work with them in relationships and when you are datingWorking with shadow patterns in relationships using the Gene KeysWhy having standards are essential when you are dating Damien is a pragmatic visionary, synthesist and deep diver. He is focused on the future trajectory of humanity through relationship, and the practical, actionable tools, concepts and practices to get there. His gift is the interweaving of complex subjects into forms that can be easily integrated and embodied. His range of interest and expertise ranges throughout the realms of human relationship: authentic relating, attachment theory, polarity, sexuality, nervous system regulation, boundaries, Human Design, Gene Keys, transpersonal shadow work, and much more. His joy and delight is to find the ways in which it all fits together in a functioning dynamic tapestry to support us in truly thriving in life and love. He is the founder, director and head facilitator at Evolutionary Relating.RESOURCES FROM DAMIENhttps://evolutionaryrelating.org/contact/ FB : https://www.facebook.com/Damien.Bohler1/IG: @evorelatingGENE KEYS Gene Keys - get your profile here https://genekeys.com/free-profile/Purchasing Gene Keys courses There are 2 of the main Gene Key sequences which you can buy at a great price of $150 each. They are brilliantly done and highly recommended.The Venus Sequence for love and relationships. This has the attractor sphere in that Damien mentioned in the show)https://genekeys.com/venus-sequence/ref/1912/?campaign=VenusSequenceThe Activation (or Genius) sequence https://genekeys.com/activation-sequence/ref/1912/?campaign=ActivationSequenceRESOURCES FROM SARAHSign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice

I love Taoist practice and Qigong so it's wonderful to share this episode with one of my Qigong teachers, Minke De Vos. Minke is a Senior Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Medical Qigong Master Therapist who runs Qigong teacher trainings and she is author of 'Tao Tantric Arts for Women'.Minke shares her wisdom and years of experience of sexual practice and alchemy. We explored what sexual energy is and the value of becoming sensitive to sexual energy, practices for individuals and practices for partners, the benefits of breast massage, the healing power of love making, what sexual reflexology is and understanding female sexual anatomy and orgasm from the Taoist perspective. At the end, Minke guides you through a beautiful inner smile practice to connect you to your heart and sexual organs so please do not listen to this section when you are driving! Enjoy!Minke shares:How to consciously breathe with your whole body Kidney breathing The importance of replenishing your yin energy at menopause What sexual energy is How Minke discovered sexual energy in her life The value of becoming sensitive to sexual energy Tips on how to connect to your subtle energy flow What solo cultivation isFoundational solo practices for men and women including testicle breathing and ovarian breathing How sexual energy cultivation opens your spiritual pathWhy breast massage is good for youWhat sexual reflexology isThe three gates of the yoni and the three orgasm types What dual cultivation is A dual cultivation breathing practice for lovers / partners The healing power of love makingHow the Healing Sounds practice can help you clear emotions She guides us through a beautiful inner smile practice to connect you to your heart and sexual organsMinke de Vos, Senior Universal Healing Tao Instructor and Medical Qigong Master Therapist has devoted over 35 years to practicing and teaching meditative, healing and movement arts. She and her partner offer retreats and Qigong Teacher Trainings in beautiful natural locations. She is co-founder of Sacred Femininity teacher trainings and author of 'Tao Tantric Arts for Women'. She is internationally known as one of the top teachers of Qigong and Sacred Sexuality. Her soulful, creative-based work inspires people to live with passion and love.RESOURCES FROM MINKE Website: http://www.silentground.com/ https://www.instagram.com/minketaoalchemyarts/ https://www.facebook.com/minke.devos.5 https://www.facebook.com/taotantricarts/ https://www.facebook.com/femininetreasures/ https://www.facebook.com/Tao-Alchemy-Arts-110952053814950/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/minke-devos-37bb9925/Bells of Love Meditation This meditation guides you to relax inside and smile inwardly to your heart and body. Tune into the energy of unconditional love and make friends with yourself. Beautiful nature footage and music to soothe your

I am delighted to share the second episode of the Love, Sex and Intimacy podcast, a conversation with Sarah Tilley, founder and CEO of Beautiful Space Wellness, a legal and safe psilocybin-assisted therapy program for couples and individuals with a focus on modern relationships and sexual wellness.Sarah is a long term student of Esther Perel and has been working with plant consciousness and altered states for 20 years with individuals and groups. Sarah talks about why there is a huge growth of working with psychedelics for healing and well being, how she works with psychedelics and the depth of preparation and integration that her programme offers and why people might work with her.She also shares the phenomenal successes that her clients experience, the difference between conventional couples therapy and psychedelic couples therapy, core skills for erotic and relational wellness and so much more. This conversation was recorded back in November 2022 so when Sarah is referring to the ‘next years' Mind Body and Spirit festival she is referencing the one in May 2023. Sarah Tilley shares:What ‘psychedelics mindfulness' is The power of creative visualisation Why there is a huge growth of working with psychedelics for healing and well beingThe current legal landscape in the UKHow she works with psychedelics and the depth of preparation and integration that her programme offersWhy people might work with Sarah and the incredible successes that Sarah's clients experience The vast difference between conventional couples therapy and psychedelic therapyThe importance of bringing the sacredness into sex and intimacyThe power of female empowerment and male vulnerabilityEstablishing safety and ritual in consensual non monogamyCore skills for erotic and relational wellness The value of the Wheel of Consent and Sexological BodyworkHow sex and intimacy changes overtime in relationship and what relationship 2.0 is All about her programme for females The value of micro dosing for women in reclaiming themselves Practices she shares with womenRumination as a sign of depression How healthcare will change over next decade The benefits of couples taking psychedelics therapeuticallyThe benefits of psychedelics couples therapy versus cost of divorceHow she teaches couples to be psychonauts together What ‘freedom within relationship' isSarah is a psychedelic guide, integration specialist and couple therapist specialising in psychedelic therapy, modern relationships and sexual wellness.Sarah is a long term student of Esther Perel and has been working with plant consciousness and altered states for 20 years with individuals and groups. An expert in facilitating shifts in awareness to the root cause of a problem using a complex methods of regression, hypnosis techniques, breath-work, guided visualisation and psychedelics for full spectrum holistic wellness. Sarah has guided hundreds of altered-state journeys with music, working with powerful intention and ongoing integration.Currently wellness director and lead facilitator for Beautiful Space. As an activist she has spoken at the NHS and the UN on topics of sustainable healthcare, complementary medicine and women's equality, involved with the Women's Equality Party and as a popular figure in the UK press for sex equality, consensual non monogamy and female empowerment.Sarah has worked in education for over 30 years and currently writes and facilitates her own programs of relationship wellness for individuals, women, couples and mixed groups on and offline. She has transferred her many years as a professional classical violinist to...

I loved this interview with Elena Rossi which I recorded late last year. Elena is a female libido specialist, author of two books, pelvic trauma-release therapist and a sex toy designer. Her personal coaching brand is The Yoni Empire. We covered a lot of fertile topics in this conversation as Elena shared how much misunderstanding and confusion there is about sex, why its important to consider the meaning and purpose of your sex life, the difference between libido and desire, how to create a sex life that is worthy of wanting, how sex can be peaceful, what emotional safety is and how it is foundational to intimacy and a healthy libido, how sex has been diminished to physical sensations and entertainment and what's possible when you bring in the heart. We discussed how casual sex can be disempowering, the pressures on women dating and how some women are afraid to say they want a relationship and / or children. We also talked about how sex will evolve over the next decade and how to find the farmers market in your bedroom! It was a rich and powerful conversation and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Elena sharesHow women are secretly suffering in their sex lives Her experiencing of sexuality growing up in RussianHer experience healing of chronic yeast infections and pain How much misunderstanding and confusion there is about sexWhy its important to consider the meaning and purpose of your sex lifeWhat a female libido specialist isHer definition of libido and how libido differs from desire and eroticism How to create a sex life that is worthy of wantingWhat emotional safety is and how it is foundational to intimacy and a healthy libidoThe erotic trio of your mind heart and body What peaceful sex isHow sex is diminished to physical sensations and how the presence of the heart is lackingWhy awareness is the first step in changing your sexual experiences and what you can get curious aboutWhat ‘invitation to penetration' is The influences of Diana Richardson and Barry Long How sex is viewed as entertainment How casual sex can be disempowering The pressures on women datingHow women are afraid to say they want a relationship and / or childrenHer definition of sexual empowerment Her view on how sex will evolve over the next decade How to find the farmers market in your bedroom!Elena Rossi is a female libido specialist, author of two books, pelvic trauma-release therapist and a sex toy designer. She holds degrees in Business, Psychology, Entrepreneurship and Leadership and has created a number of successful wellness concepts, including slow-pleasure brand Onna Lifestyle, holistic clinic and cafe AlchemyBali and her personal coaching brand The Yoni Empire. Elena's content reflects her no-bullshit approach to sexual wellbeing and is followed by thousands of women all over the world. A sensual connoisseur at heart, Elena Rossi inspires and supports women to explore the nourishing power of sexuality infused with purpose and meaning. You can find Elena writing her book series at her studio in Amsterdam, riding her bicycle around town, trail running in the woods and spending time with her loved ones. RESOURCES FROM ELENAWebsite : www.theyoniempire.com Instagram : @the_yoni_empire You can buy Elena's ebook '500 Revealing Questions for Lovers' with a special E5 discount by using the code SARAH ROSE

Welcome to this short episode where I share my reflections on the first 33 episodes of the podcast, the highlights of the podcast survey results, the winners of the prize draw and what next for The Sexy Life Podcast. RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practicehttps://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/Book a free consultation with Sarah https://calendly.com/sarahrosebrightIgnite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/Find Sarah online Website www.sarahrosebright.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoachYoutube http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebrightSpotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6QABOUT YOUR HOSTYour podcast host is Sarah Rose Bright. Sarah is a Sex and Intimacy Coach who helps women and couples to truly enjoy sex and pleasure and create/deepen intimate relationships.

Today I'm delighted to share this conversation with Amisha Ghadiali. Amisha is a facilitator and host of the globally acclaimed podcast all that we are (fka The Future Is Beautiful). She creates brave, tender and inclusive spaces for our hearts unfolding, healing and embrace of our wildness. She hosts the ‘all that we are' community membership, for Creative, Connected and Courageous Living and also works one to one with her Leadership Mentoring programme and she has written a book about intuition, which we focus on today. Amisha shares why most of us are not raised to listen to and trust our intuition and how and why intuition has been viewed as dangerous and how this history affects us today. She also shares her definition of intuition, the benefits if listening to your intuition, the possibilities for the world if we all truly listened to our intuition practices to support you to listen and to trust your intuition and intuition and it's relationship to great sex and healthy relationships. We also had a fascinating conversation about common beliefs in the ‘new age' community that can be dangerous and damaging. Enjoy! Amisha shares:Why she wrote a book on intuitionWhy most of us are not raised to listen to and trust our intuitionHow and why intuition has been viewed as dangerous and how this history affects us today What intuition is Intuition as ‘intuitive intelligence'Practices to support you to listen and to trust your intuition The benefits if listening to your intuition The value of balance between the mind and intuition The possibilities for the world if we all truly listened to our intuition What ‘Beautiful Leadership' isCommon beliefs in the ‘new age' community that can be dangerous and damaging Why intuition loves action Intuition and it's relationship to great sex and healthy relationships Amisha Ghadiali is a facilitator and host of the globally acclaimed podcast ‘all that we are' (aka The Future Is Beautiful). She is interested in where our inner and outer worlds dance. The podcast weaves together activism, the sacred, creativity and regeneration - to inspire us each to rise up, move beyond silos and Co-Create a Beautiful Future. The show offers deep, insightful, unedited conversations with inspiring guests, calling forth a challenging and open ended narrative for our expanding worlds.Amisha is an experienced facilitator and has a gift of bringing people into connection with themselves, each other and the earth. She has hosted many retreats. workshops and rituals around the world, and designed programmes including The Heart of Transformation, Wild Grace, and a five month residential fellowship in community facilitation leadership. She creates brave, tender and inclusive spaces for our hearts unfolding, healing and embrace of our wildness.Amisha hosts the ‘all that we are' community membership, for Creative, Connected and Courageous Living. It's a space of care and practice - offering guidance and wisdom for embodied sacred activism, diving deeper into the themes explored in the podcast. It's focus is on what it means to be a human at this time, a “university" fit for the 2020s which covers many of the core skills we need that are not taught in our education and cultural systems.She also works one to one with her Leadership Mentoring programme which supports the transforming of unconscious patterning, opening up new qualities within and anchoring daily practice and rituals which support a lifestyle that recognises the sacred, the importance of intuition and creates deeper connection and embodiment of what this time calls forth in us. This is accompanied by The Beautiful Leadership Immersion which covers themes including decolonisation, vision and...

In today's episode on Feng Shui with Hay House author, Davina MacKail, we focus in on Feng Shui if you are single and want a relationship, and for couples, Feng Shui to support happy relationships and great sex. This episode is packed full of practical tips to get you started on or deepen your Feng Shui journey. Davina has helped to Feng Shui my homes for years and each time she brings fresh perspectives and energy into my life. You might hear me laugh a little more than usual. If you saw Davina's facial expressions, you'd understand why!! Davina shares what Feng Shui is and why it is important, why decluttering is important and how to get started with decluttering, two great websites that make it super easy for you to sell unwanted possessions (they are much easier than listing items on eBay!), how to let go of possessions including those from ex partners, how clutter relates to a sense of safety, where the relationship area is in your house and how to find it, how Feng Shui can support you if you are single and want a relationship, for couples, how Feng Shui can help you improve your relationship and sex life, why it's important to think ‘boudoir' not ‘bedroom', how children can affect sexual intimacy, tips on how to create a bedroom that supports your sleep and much more! Davina shares:What Feng Shui is and why it is important What body dowsing is and how to do it Why decluttering is important and how to get started with declutteringTwo great websites that make it super easy for you to sell unwanted possessions (they are much easier than listing items on eBay!) How to let go of possessions including those from ex partners How clutter relates to a sense of safety How to put intention into clearing your home Where the relationship area is in your house and how to find itWhy the area opposite relationships is crucial How Feng Shui can support you if you are single and want a relationship Ways to let go of ex partners If you want a relationship, the problem with creating a ‘wish list'For couples, how Feng Shui can help you improve your relationship and sex lifeWhy it's important to think ‘boudoir' not ‘bedroom' and colours to enhance this How children can affect sexual intimacy Tips on how to create a bedroom that supports your sleep Davina MacKail, Medicine Woman, Changemaker, Hay House author of Feng Shui Made Easy and The Dream Whisperer, Shamanic Seer, Mentor, Guide and Teacher, Feng Shui Maestra with over 25 years' experience. Davina has inspired miracles of positive transformation in people's lives from the application of feng shui and shamanic principles. A popular workshop leader and podcast guest she offers her infamous Wisdom that Works shamanic consultations to thousands of clients all over the world. Recently returned to the UK after more than two years living deep in the Peruvian Amazon caretaking 47 hectares of rainforest. Follow her adventures at IG @davinamackail. More info at www.davinamackail.comRESOURCES FROM DAVINAWebsite www.davinamackail.comInstagram @davinamackail Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wisdomthatworks/Davina's Feng Shui Made Easy book:

I'm delighted to share this conversation with one of my fave people on the planet, Steph Magenta. Steph is Breathwork Facilitator and Teacher and co-founder of Integrative Breath school of Breathwork Training, a leading breathwork school. Steph shares all about breathwork, what it is, how she defines it, why breathwork is growing in popularity, the importance of safe practice in breathwork and what safe practice looks like, how the quality of our breathing affects our lives, the difference between mouth and nose breathing, the benefits of mouth taping and how breath and presence are the foundations of intimacy. We also had a great chat about health and wellbeing as Steph shared her key lesson from her experience of burnout, why it's important to taking your well being into our own hands, Steph's journey with cold water exposure and fitness, the difference between pushing and allowing in her fitness journey, and life and more. Steph shares:What breathwork isWhat conscious connected breathwork isSteph's definition of breath work Why breath work is growing in popularity Why you might have a breathwork sessionThe importance of safe practice in breath work and what safe practice looks likeHow the quality of our breathing affects our livesHow breath and presence are the foundations of intimacyThe difference between mouth and nose breathing and where they are appropriate The benefits of mouth taping Steph's key lesson from her experience of burnoutWhy it's important to taking your well being into our own handsPost menopausal wellbeing including Steph's journey with cold water exposure and fitness The difference between pushing and allowing in her fitness journey, and life! Steph Magenta is Breathwork Facilitator and Teacher, licensed bodywork therapist and shamanic practitioner. She has a background in research and development in relation to addiction and substance misuse with over two decades of work in sexual freedom activism. She is an award winning writer and blogger for sexual freedom campaigning and a presenter & curator for two ground breaking conferences in this field. She is the co-founder of Integrative Breath school of Breathwork Training which she established with her dear friend Dr Rae Reidel, a U.S based Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine.Steph's work has a strong focus on healing trauma using a wide range of somatic modalities, which she uses to guide each person or group she works with to rediscover a strong sense of wellbeing, purpose and vitality in life.A mother of three grown up children, Steph is committed to raising healthy human beings who value conscious communication and integral ways of living. She has worked extensively with plant medicines, shamanism and the breath to create lifelong healing for herself and her clients.Steph is an international retreats and events leader, one to one and group work facilitator. She is currently based in Glastonbury, UK. RESOURCES FROM STEPHWebsite http://stephmagenta.com, https://integrative-breath.comFacebook www.facebook.com/integrativebreath Instagram www.instagram.com/integrativebreath Saturday morning free community breath work, online

Wow! The podcast has reached nearly 10,000 downloads and this is the 30th episode!! I am continually blown away by the feedback and every week I get comments and messages from people saying how much they are enjoying the podcast.I wanted to do something special to celebrate so I am delighted and very excited to be sharing the 30th episode which is a conversation with my partner, Graeme Waterfield. We have started teaching together this year, so we thought it would be fun to have a chat about intimate relationships and our experience, the beautiful parts and the not so easy stuff! We explore how to grow a relationship from the strongest foundations, what makes for a healthy intimate relationship, relationships as a spiritual practice, the healing power of unconditional love, how to deal with ‘the crunchy bits' - the difficult stuff, how to see your partner with fresh eyes, the importance of loving yourself within relationship, some practices that we use regularly in our relationship and much more!We explore and share:Relationships as a spiritual practiceWhat makes for a healthy intimate relationship How to grow a relationship from the strongest foundations What relationship yoga isThe healing power of unconditional loveHow to clear whatever is not love How to deal with ‘the crunchy bits' - the difficult stuff The power of the question ‘what would love do now?'How to see your partner with fresh eyes The importance of loving yourself within relationship Some practices that we use regularly in our relationship All about DEVOTION, our couples retreat in Glastonbury 17-19 February 2023ALL ABOUT OUR COUPLES RETREAT Our couples retreat, ‘DEVOTION: A journey into the heart of relationship' is 17-19th February 2023 in Glastonbury. You can read all about it and book here: https://www.taichiwithgraeme.com/devotion-retreatGraeme Waterfield is a Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gung and meditation teacher, who also offers personal development mentoring & Transpersonal coaching. Having had 30 years of experience in the fields of Qi Gung, Counselling, NLP, Past Life Regression, Tai Chi and Transpersonal Psychology, and having spent time in the Far East and received training by leading thinkers and empowerment coaches in the West, he has a deep understanding of how to integrate Eastern Philosophy and Western Psychology to assist you to maximise your own life.He helps individuals discover and connect with the innate wisdom of their own hearts, by healing their past, empowering their present and taking back control of their future.RESOURCES FROM GRAEME Website www.taichiwithgraeme.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/graeme.waterfieldDEVOTION: A journey into the heart of relationship, our couples retreat https://www.taichiwithgraeme.com/devotion-retreatRESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practicehttps://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/Book a free consultation with Sarah

I'm super delighted to be joined by Laura McPhee. Laura is a speaker, healer, and coach who runs an international 6 figure business that supports coaches, healers, and heart-centered entrepreneurs to increase their impact and income. One of the ways she does this is through the Erotic Blueprints, which you may have seen showcased on Sex, Love and Goop. If not, check the series out on Netflix. Laura shares all about the Erotic Blueprints including what are the Erotic Blueprints are, the 5 Erotic Blueprint types and their shadows and super powers, how many people are ‘starved' of their Erotic Blueprint, how to explore the Erotic Blueprints if you and your partner have different Erotic Blueprints, how to explore the Erotic Blueprints solo, tips on what you can do if you feel uncomfortable about your partners Erotic Blueprints, what you can do if you are nervous about sharing your Erotic Blueprint/s, how to touch yourself in each Erotic Blueprint with a live guided practice, how communication is different in each Erotic Blueprint, how it is possible to have hot sex for a lifetime, what ‘Pleasure First' is and more!!! What are you waiting for? Enjoy!! Laura shares:What are the Erotic Blueprints How many people are ‘starved' of their Erotic BlueprintsThe 5 Erotic Blueprint types and their shadows and super powersHow to explore the Erotic Blueprints if you and your partner have different Erotic BlueprintsHow to explore the Erotic Blueprints solo Tips on what you can do if you feel uncomfortable about your partners Erotic Blueprints What you can do if you are nervous about sharing your Erotic Blueprint/sHow to touch yourself in each Erotic BlueprintsA live guided practice to explore touching yourself in each Erotic BlueprintsHow communication is different in each Erotic BlueprintsYes it is possible to have hot sex for a lifetime What ‘Pleasure First' isWhat it means to give from an overflowing cupLaura McPhee is a Speaker, Healer, and Coach who runs an international 6 figure business that supports coaches, healers, and heart-centered entrepreneurs to increase their impact and income! She also empowers female leaders to serve from an overflowing cup with pleasure, joy, ease & lots of Orgasms! Laura is a ThetaHealer, Master Reiki Practitioner, Erotic Blueprints Coach who's mentored under Jaiya for 2.5 years, is Trained in Accelerated Evolution, a Tony Robbins Mastery University Grad, Claircognizant, Empath & Reflector. In her previous career she was an Accountant with a Bachelor of Business Administration & always at the top of her class so she loves bridging the gap between the hyper masculine energy culture most women grow up in with doing the deeper divine feminine work so that women can truly BE all they feel called to be, and absolutely love their lives, work in the world & have hot sex too! RESOURCES FROM LAURA Take the Erotic Blueprint Quiz: https://theblueprintbreakthrough.comBook Your Pleasured & Prosperous Soul Aligned Strategy Session: https://CoachLauraMcPhee.as.me/PleasureProsperity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasureandprosperity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.m.mcphee Pleasure & Prosperity Podcast:

Welcome to this conversation with Janet McGeever, co-author of Tantric Sex and Menopause, a teacher of The Making Love, creator of Womantime and Psychotherapist. Having experienced a challenging journey around sex and menopause in her 40's, her discovery of Diana Richardson's approach to sexuality flipped her despair to inspiration and hope. She began writing about sex and menopause in 2009 after experiencing The Making Love Retreat with Diana Richardson, which culminated in co-authoring with Diana in 2015. This began a journey of introspection and research to unearth these two taboo topics and it has become her mission to dispel the myths about menopausal women.Janet shares what she learnt her body needed at menopause and how that differed from earlier years, why goal focused sex doesn't work for many women especially at peri menopause and menopause, how to make love in relaxation (whether with a partner or own your own), how the breasts can activate sexual energy and how to awaken subtle awareness in the breasts, why it's good to not focus on lack of desire (and what to focus on instead!), why is it so important for men to understand the affect menopause can have on the women in their lives, what men need to know about menopause and sex, how the conscious sex approach can help women with a range of issues and changes in their bodies such as pain during sex and reduced lubrication and why Kegel exercises are not the solution to prolapse and more! Janet shares:How Janet came to write a book about tantric sex and menopause with Diana RichardsonWhat Janet learnt that her body needed at menopause and how that differed from earlier yearsThe role of hormones in your health and wellbeingThe importance of oxytocinWhy goal focused sex doesn't work for many women especially at peri menopause and menopause How to make love in relaxation (whether with a partner or own your own) and how that differs from how we learn to ‘do' sex The importance of transitions from our busy lives to presence and making loveHow the breasts can activate sexual energy and how to awaken subtle awareness in the breastsWhy it's good to not focus on lack of desire, and what to focus on insteadWhy is it so important for men to understand the affect menopause can have on the women in their livesWhat men need to know about menopause and sexWhy changes in sex at menopause is an opportunity for both partners to step beyond sexual conditioning and experiment with different and deeper ways to create pleasure - its not just about the female partner who wants changes How the conscious sex approach can help women with a range of issues and changes in their bodies from lack of desire, pain during sex, reduced lubrication and the thinning of their vaginal walls Healing from prolapse and why Kegel exercises are not the solutionJanet is co-author of Tantric Sex and Menopause, has taught The Making Love Retreat in Australia since 2012, and is creator of Womantime, Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Day Woman. As a Psychotherapist, she has supported couples for over 20 years in private practice to connect more deeply in their intimate relationships. Having experienced a challenging journey around sex and menopause in her 40's, her discovery of Diana Richardson's approach to sexuality flipped her despair to inspiration and hope. She began writing about sex and menopause in 2009 after experiencing The Making Love Retreat with Diana Richardson, which culminated in co-authoring with Diana in 2015. This began a journey of introspection and research to unearth these two taboo topics. Her mission became to dispel the myth of the menopausal woman - that she is not broken, that this is not the end. In fact it is potentially the beginning of the most sensual time of a woman's...

I'm very happy to share this conversation with Jade Lotus of the Art of the Bedchamber. I love the Taoist sexual arts. I have studied and explored these deeply and continue to do so, so it was a real pleasure to chat with Jade about this. I feel we have only just got started! Jade shares why there is a big lack of understanding about sex and sexual energy and how this affects people, the Taoist approach to sexuality, the power of sexual energy for healing, what the arts of the bed chamber are, how sexual energy is an amplifier, how your emotions effect sex, what sexual reflexology is, how to practice Taoist arts safely, the difference between healthy and unhealthy polarity teachings, the benefits of both shallow and deep penetration and more! Did you know the vagina has a suck reflex that you can activate? Listen to find out more. Jade shares:Why there is a big lack of understanding about sex and sexual energy and how this affects people The Taoist approach to sexualityHer definition of sexual energy and how it can be platonic How Taoists harvest their hormones The power of sexual energy for healing and getting to know more of who you are What the arts of the bed chamber areHow sexual energy is an amplifierHow you learn to repress your feelings and emotions How your emotions effect sex What sexual reflexology isThe suck reflex of the vagina The Taoist inner smile practice - an opportunity to join Jade in the practice How to practice Taoist arts safely The difference between healthy and unhealthy polarity teachings The benefits of both shallow and deep penetration Why sexual arousal takes time Jade Lotus is a Tantra Educator And Teacher Of The Taoist Sexual Arts. Her job and passion is to help people to come into their sexual power. She has worked with thousands of men, women and couples to help them to overcome their blockages to sexual fulfulment. She is a certified Tantric Therapist and an Instructor of the Universal Healing Tao. She also has a degree in Chinese Medicine as well as having studied many modalities of bodywork and massage.RESOURCES FROM JADEWebsite https://theartofthebedchamber.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/lotusfloweralchemyTwitter https://twitter.com/TBedchamberYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvswAOH1u39DdflAYk2NfqQInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theartofthebedchamber/RESOURCES FROM SARAHBreast massage for self love, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/breast-massage-gift/Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practicehttps://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/Book a free consultation with Sarah https://calendly.com/sarahrosebrightIgnite Your Sexuality, a 10...

Welcome to this episode with the wonderful Kalindi Jordan, an inspirational group facilitator and therapist, who works in the field of intimacy coaching, sexual healing, conscious relationships and transforming sexuality into spirituality. Kalindi shares why your sexual ancestry may be relevant to your sexuality and relationships today, what dearmouring is and why is it important to awaken your sexual energy, how you can explore dearmouring as an individual and in partnership,  why self pleasure is a practice of self worth, how you can either start a self pleasuring practice or expand an existing one, the difference between sex and heart energy, why you might distrust your sexual energy and how you can start to heal that and why and how to listen to the wisdom of your body and more. Enjoy!!   Kalindi shares: What sexual healing is and the many layers of your being and life that impact your sexuality  Why your sexual ancestry may be relevant to your sexuality and relationships today  What dearmouring is and why is it important to awaken your sexual energy  How you can explore dearmouring as an individual and in partnership and the importance of internal dearmouring  Why self pleasure is a practice of self worth How you can either start a self pleasuring practice or expand an existing one  How to break out of habits and explore your whole body  Her reflection on who your sexual energy is for  The difference between sex and heart energy  Why you might distrust your sexual energy and how you can start to heal that  Connecting your pelvis to your heart  Why and how to listen to the wisdom of your body  Kalindi Jordan is an inspirational group facilitator and therapist, who works in the field of intimacy coaching, sexual healing, conscious relationships and transforming sexuality into spirituality. She is an Alchemist of touch: unlocking the body and mind, creating flow and facilitating change. Bringing the understanding of how to use sexual energy to stay vibrant and healthy. RESOURCES FROM KALINDI Website http://www.kalindijordan.com/ (www.kalindijordan.com) A Vital Core Meditation practice free video that energises the core energy centres of the body. https://kalindijordan.podia.com/vital-core-meditation (https://kalindijordan.podia.com/vital-core-meditation) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host is Sarah Rose Bright. Sarah is a Sex and Intimacy Coach who helps women and couples to truly enjoy sex and pleasure and create/deepen intimate relationships.  

I am very excited to share this interview with Tamra Mercieca, Self-Love Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Writer and founder of the online school Getting Naked which includes Yoga for the Vagina: A restorative yoga practice that uses the Jade Egg to heal the sexual organs, release sexual trauma and awaken the body to pleasure. Tamra lives and breathes what she teaches and she shares her wisdom from healing from depression, her beautiful definition of self love, how you can use your triggers as places for healing, how to consciously track and work with your beliefs, the key in her journey from unhealthy relationships to finding her husband,  why self love is foundational for thriving intimate relationship, the importance of pelvic health, how the jade egg is a tool for pelvic healing, how to start a jade egg practice safely, the risks of vaginal weight lifting, what pelvic steaming is, the benefits and how do do it safely and how tampons and moon cups can trigger the body to produce more blood resulting in heavier periods and more!  Tamra shares: Her story of healing from depression and her wisdom to anyone experiencing depression How you take on beliefs about yourself between the ages of 0 - 7  Her beautiful definition of self love  How you can use your triggers as places for healing The key in her journey from unhealthy relationships to finding her husband  Why couples struggle  Why self love is foundational for thriving intimate relationship Why it's important to take time to listen to yourself  How to consciously track and work with your beliefs The difference between ‘pelvic harmony' and ‘pelvic disharmony' How to create a relationship with your pelvis  How the jade egg is a tool for pelvic healing  How to start a jade egg practice safely  The risks of vaginal weight lifting  The way to breathe to prevent tension in your pelvic floor / diaphragm  What pelvic steaming is, the benefits and how do do it safely How your menstrual cycle is a barometer of your overall health How tampons and moon cups can trigger the body to produce more blood resulting in heavier periods Tamra Mercieca is in love with love stories. Real life love stories. She finds no greater joy than in helping people strip off their layers of childhood conditioning so they can fall in love with themselves. This is what inspired Tamra to launch her online school Getting Naked back in 2011, where you'll find stacks of free resources, hundreds of blogs, her two books - yes, she LOVES to write - as well as a boutique of guided programs to help you live happily right now. If you need a title, Tamra is a Self-Love Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Writer, trained in well over a dozen healing modalities, with a special interest in Mental Health and Women's Health. It was after healing herself of pre-cancerous cells in her cervix, that Tamra was inspired to create Yoga for the Vagina: A restorative yoga practice that uses the Jade Egg to heal the sexual organs, release sexual trauma and awaken the body to pleasure. Tamra has been interviewed on HayHouse Radio, a raft of TV shows, has featured in over a dozen mainstream magazines and newspapers worldwide, and can often be seen delivering heart-felt talks at festivals around Australia. She recently moved to Adelaide Australia, after spending three years abroad in France and the UK. When she's not ‘getting naked', she's exploring life with her four-year-old, swing dancing with her husband or sipping tea in some beautiful forest. RESOURCES FROM TAMRA Websites : https://gettingnaked.com.au/   (https://gettingnaked.com.au/  )     https://yogaforthevagina.com/ (https://yogaforthevagina.com/)      Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/ (https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/) Yoga for the Vagina Starter's Sequence, which will give you a beautiful practice to...

I am very excited to be joined by Darshana Avila, one of the stars of the recent Netflixs hit show, Sex, Love & Goop. Darshana shares about Erotic Wholeness, her holistic approach to somatic sex and intimacy coaching which focuses on inviting more pleasure, ease and connection into your body, your relationships and your whole life. We covered a range of juicy topics including what happens in a Sexological Bodywork session, how to change sexual habits in intimate relationships with some specific guidance for men, how to explore the range of erotic expressions available to you, all about the The Erotic Blueprints Quiz and why you should take this quiz, why erotic exploration is radical activism, ways to connect to your erotism on your own and/or with a partner, how to find more ease and joy in your body. Darshana shares: What Erotic Wholeness is  Her definition of erotic and the difference between sexual and the erotic  What happens in a Sexological Bodywork session How to change sexual habits in intimate relationships with some specific guidance for men   How to explore the range of erotic expressions available to you  The Erotic Blueprints Quiz - what the blueprints are and why you should take this quiz  How you can track what ‘lights you up' day to day and why this is important  What a 'sense walk' is  How to find more ease and joy in your body  Why erotic exploration is radical activism Ways to connect to your erotism on your own and/or with a partner  Darshana Avila is nurturing a culture of Erotic Wholeness. As an internationally recognized speaker, coach and facilitator, Darshana supports women and couples in exploring and reshaping their relationships to intimacy, sex and eroticism. She created the Map of Erotic Wholeness as a path to personal liberation in service to our collective sexual liberation and is known by many for her contributions to Netflix's groundbreaking series Sex, Love & goop.  Darshana believes “we are erotic by nature,” and is dedicated to helping people feel truly at home in their bodies, at ease with their sexuality and in alignment with their hearts. Her unique style of somatic sex and intimacy coaching weaves together a trauma-informed, nature-based, justice-oriented approach, inviting more presence, pleasure and passion into the lives and relationships of those she guides.  RESOURCES FROM DARSHANA Touch Yourself: An Inspiration Guide to Mindful Masturbation Meditation https://www.darshanaavila.com/ebook (https://www.darshanaavila.com/ebook) Website https://www.darshanaavila.com (https://www.darshanaavila.com) Instagram @eroticwholeness Book recommendations: The Erotic Mind by Jack Morin Coming Together by Celeste and Danielle RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q...

Today I'm delighted to share this powerful conversation with Christiane Pelmas. I see Christiane as a wise woman and elder and she works as a mentor and guide with women and women's communities.  I deeply value Christiane's grounded wisdom and the medicine she brings. We covered so much rich territory and I could have gone on for hours!  Christiane shares her story of ‘eldering' and how life in her 50s keeps getting better, reframing orgasm as a ‘threshold' rather than a full stop, self pleasure as a place to alchemise feelings and emotions, the difference between ‘sexual' and ‘erotic', the story of Eros, what women's community needs to thrive (this one surprised me!), what ‘feminine leadership' is, how to thrive in the ‘tension' of current times, listening to how you can meaningfully participate in life at this time and the complexity of the nervous system in consent and why statements like "even a 'maybe' is a 'no'!" don't work. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Christiane shares: Her story of ‘eldering' and how her life is changing in her 50s  Reframing orgasm as a ‘threshold' rather than a full stop  A glimpse of the space beyond the ‘threshold' and ways to explore this space Decolonising orgasm - reclaiming your pleasure  Self pleasure as a place to alchemise feelings and emotions and experience wellness  The difference between ‘sexual' and ‘erotic' and why its important not to conflate them  The story of Eros  What Eros is The difference between life force and Eros  What women's community needs to thrive - this one surprised me! How ‘conflict' can be generative  Redefining leadership  What ‘feminine leadership' is How to thrive in the ‘tension' of current times  Listening to how you can meaningfully participate in life at this time  The complexity of the nervous system in consent and why statements like "even a 'maybe' is a 'no'!" don't work How women become more invisible at menopause and the liberation Christiane found from this  Being in the mystery of menopause  Christiane is a former therapist now a mentor/guide/supervisor and ancestral healing practitioner, specifically working with women, tending to women's community, working at the intersection of erotic intelligence, female embodiment, trauma, and leadership in a time of ecological and societal collapse. She is mother to two wonderful young men, a partner, an avid gardener, and writer. RESOURCES FROM CHRISTIANE  Website - http://www.christianepelmas.com/ (www.christianepelmas.com) Christiane is offering two courses this Fall:  "Weaving In The Dark, an online course for women leaders” Weaving In The Dark: https://www.onewoman.org/weaving-in-the-dark (https://www.onewoman.org/weaving-in-the-dark) "Reweaving Women's Community" also an online course teaching women how to start and sustain vibrant women's groups and community. Reweaving Women's Community: https://www.onewoman.org/reweaving-online-womens-groups  (https://www.onewoman.org/reweaving-online-womens-groups ) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach...

Nofisa Caseman is a confidence coach who helps single women break free of low self esteem and reinvent themselves as self-confident women. She also helps women to let go of their exes, so they can reclaim their life-force. She is a powerhouse and shares her wisdom on self confidence, dating, the power of healing and forgiveness and steps you can take to let go of ex partners.   Nofisa shares: Her definition of confidence The common themes she sees in women that affect their self confidence  Why self confidence is an inside job  How beliefs affect how you feel about yourself  Why it's important to investigate your thoughts and how you can start to do this  The 4 questions process from Byron Katie Why it's important to ‘wear the dress' How self confidence affects intimate relationships  The power of doing what ‘lights you up' How to put yourself first  How to set yourself ‘dares'  How to enjoy dating by turning it into an opportunity for growth  The power of healing and forgiveness  Why relationship endings need to be done differently  Steps you can take to let go of ex partners  Mother of one, Author, Coach and Energy healer, Nofisa Caseman helps single women break free of low self esteem and reinvent themselves as self-confident women.  RESOURCES FROM NOFISA  Website - www.msNofisaCaseman.com   Instagram - @nofisahelpmeheal  You can buy Nofisa's two books here: Chapter 30: Life Lessons From A Perfectly Imperfect Woman & The Gift In Goodbye: Seven Powerful Steps To Letting Go Of Your Ex  https://www.msnofisacaseman.com/shop (https://www.msnofisacaseman.com/shop) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

In this episode Susanne McKenna, founder of Happy Breast Balm, shares about breast health.  Happy Breast Balm is a beautiful product, born out of Sue's experience of healing breast cancer and she shares her story, the benefits of breast massage, why dry skin brushing helps the lymphatic system and breast health, how your thoughts affect your health, her recipe for health and she is the first person to sing on my podcast sharing a verse of one of her ‘greatest tits'!  Sue shares: How she healed herself of breast cancer  The benefits of breast massage Her massage mantra  Why dry skin brushing helps the lymphatic system and breast health About the Happy Breast Balm How the balm can be used by men How your thoughts affect your health  Her recipe for health The importance of using natural deodorants  A verse of one of her ‘greatest tits'  Susanne was born and raised in England and after travelling the world she settled in Australia in her mid 20's. She lost her mother to breast cancer when she was 13 and has always been into healthy living as a result. After dealing with breast cancer herself in her 40's using natural therapies, she realised there is a huge gaping hole where breast care should be . We have products and protocols for every other part of the body right! She began her journey with the help of professionals to formulate and create a balm and a routine to inspire women to take the health of their breasts into their own hands. RESOURCES FROM SUE Website: https://breastbalm.com/ (https://breastbalm.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happybreastbalm/ (https://www.facebook.com/happybreastbalm/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happybreastbalm/ (https://www.instagram.com/happybreastbalm/)  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/happybreastbalm1/ (https://www.pinterest.co.uk/happybreastbalm1/) Use the code sexxylife for 20% of the breast balm kit. The 20% discount available on breast balm and the breast balm kit only, available until end of September 2022  https://breastbalm.com/product/happy-breast-balm-starter-gift-pack/ (https://breastbalm.com/product/happy-breast-balm-starter-gift-pack/) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Breast massage for self love, a guided audio practice. Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for the gift: https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/breast-massage-gift/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/breast-massage-gift/) Laura Dodsworth's book, sharing the pictures and stories of 100 women's breasts https://www.lauradodsworth.com/bare-reality-photography/ (https://www.lauradodsworth.com/bare-reality-photography/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host is Sarah Rose Bright. Sarah is a Sex and Intimacy Coach who helps women and couples to truly enjoy sex and pleasure and create/deepen intimate relationships.  

Susan Coates is a Sex & Relationship Coach in Denver who has dedicated her last 20 years to coaching and empowering individuals and people in relationships to move through their challenges and create the most sustainable intimate relationships and empowered sex lives possible.  Grounded, passionate and playful, Susan shares wisdom on how to access the intelligence of the body, how to discover your boundaries her unique take on consent - ‘hot consent', the impact of the #Metoo movement and consent on men, her message for men on how to engage in consent, the mixed messages women receive about being sexual, how to find a relationship structure that works with your reality and how you are, how to court your ‘inner partner' and cultivate self love, self worth as resilience, her exploration with burlesque as part of her menopause journey, the value of staying in curiosity and discovery during peri menopause and menopause and more!  Susan shares: Her ‘sex education' style upbringing as the daughter of a sex therapist  How the body never lies How to access body wisdom What she learnt about intimacy through Capoeira  How to discover your boundaries  Her unique take on consent - ‘hot consent' The impact of the #Metoo movement and consent on men Her message for men on how to engage in consent  The importance of repair conversations  The mixed messages women receive about being sexual How to find a relationship structure that works with your reality and how you are How to create an unconventional life that fits your desires   Her view on what self love is  How to court your ‘inner partner' and cultivate self love The important of self worth  Self worth as resilience  Wisdom from her menopause journey  The value of staying in curiosity and discovery during peri menopause and menopause  Her exploration with burlesque as part of her menopause journey  Susan Coates is a Sex & Relationship Coach in Denver who has dedicated her last 20 years to coaching and empowering individuals and people in relationships to move through their challenges and create the most sustainable intimate relationships and empowered sex lives possible. Susan has an M.A. and is a certified Somatica® Sex and Relationship Coach and Faculty Member at the Somatica Institute® (Berkeley, CA), and sees clients online and in her Denver home office. RESOURCES FROM SUSAN Website: http://www.susancoatescoaching.com/ (www.susancoatescoaching.com) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SusanCoatesCoaching (https://www.facebook.com/SusanCoatesCoaching)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susancoatescoaching/  (https://www.instagram.com/susancoatescoaching/ ) TikTok: @susanthesexcoach RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q...

Ruby May works with the menstrual cycle, as a tool for self-leadership and social change and she is the founder of the international community Know Your Flow. Known as ‘cycle wisdom' or ‘cycle awareness', Ruby supports women to live in relationship with their menstrual cycles and inner wisdom. We also talked about how our menstrual cycle affects your libido and how you feel as a sexual being. This is vital knowledge for all women with menstrual cycles. Ruby shares: What she learnt about power from her time as a professional dominatrix  The qualities of feminine leadership The power of living connected to your menstrual cycle  How to become more aware of your cycle through ‘cycle tracking' The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how to embrace these  The 2 energetic currents of yin and yang during the menstrual cycle  The power of the pre-menstrual phase  Self-leadership, learning to be in a good relationship with your self   How your relationship with your blood impacts your relationship with your self  How cyclical living helps you to step out of the hamster wheel and make different decisions and choices Why cyclical living is a radical choice The difference between pushing life and going with your natural flow  Redefining creativity How painful periods and other conditions such as endometriosis have been normalised in our culture  How your menstrual cycle affects your libido and how you feel as a sexual being How you can be 4 different people or more depending on the phase of your cycle What she has learnt from a year of celibacy  How her view of sexual liberation has changed  About "The Game” she created to support people to connect more meaningfully Ruby May is an earth-lover, a truth-seeker, an edge-dweller and a mischief-maker, passionate about how we can each midwife a culture of deeper connection – to our bodies, each other and our planet. Her professional roots lie in the field of Conscious Sexuality, where in 2010 she began giving workshops and one-to-one sessions on authentic connection, intimacy and our erotic shadows. Her current work is centred around the menstrual cycle, as a tool for self-leadership and social change. She is the founder of the international community Know Your Flow, and the creator of "The Game", a card game that supports people to connect more meaningfully.  RESOURCES FROM RUBY http://www.rubymay.co/ (www.rubymay.co) With the coupon code "iamcyclical" you can get 10% off the Know Your Flow journal https://know-your-flow.com/cycle-journal/ (https://know-your-flow.com/cycle-journal/) Lisa de Jong, experienced in endometriosis https://lisadejongcoaching.com/ (https://lisadejongcoaching.com/) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your...

I am super excited to share this interview with Diana Richardson who is considered one of today's leading authorities on human sexuality.  Diana is known as the pioneer of Slow Sex and has been running ‘making love' workshops for couples since 1993.  She has also written 8 books on how in practical ways a person can experience a more fulfilling sex and love life.  I have every one of Diana's books and her work has hugely influenced both my personal and professional life so to chat with her was such a treat.   Diana has a beautiful way of articulating about sex, intimacy, love and Tantra and she shares her grounded and deep wisdom on how we learn sex unconsciously and the common elements and patterns of ‘conventional sex', how to unlearn ingrained habits, how to keep the sexual temperature cooler, why ‘conscious sex' is a better phrase than ‘slow sex', the keys to ‘conscious sex',  why a man fears losing his erection, how sex is often used as a way to discharge tension and stress, why sexual arousal is not a prerequisite for ‘conscious sex', how to invite your partner to explore a different style of sex and what happens in Diana's workshops.  There is SO much I didn't get to ask Diana so I am delighted she is up for round two in the autumn. Enjoy!!  Diana shares:   How we learn sex unconsciously and the common elements of ‘conventional sex' How being in our bodies is a key to a different type of sex  Why ‘conscious sex' is a better phrase than ‘slow sex' (the title of Diana's book)  The keys to ‘conscious sex'  How standing with an even distribution of weight shifts your perception How finding an anchor point in your body can support you to bring more awareness into the moment  The difference between ‘looking out' and receptive vision  How to unlearn ingrained habits such as going for the goal How to keep the sexual temperature cooler and contain your sexual vitality  The patterns Diana sees in men and women during ‘conventional sex' How to invite your partner to explore a different style of sex  Why the subtle sensations are little seeds Why a man fears losing his erection  Reframing a soft penis as a ‘relaxed penis'  How to have penetration with a ‘relaxed penis' What a ‘spontaneous erection' is  How playing with sex can open up whole new adventures in life  Why Diana wrote her new book ‘Cool Sex'  What happens in Diana's workshops Why sexual arousal is not a prerequisite for ‘conscious sex' How sex is often used as a way to discharge tension and stress  Diana Richardson is considered one of today's leading authorities on human sexuality, and she is known as the pioneer of Slow Sex. She has written 8 books on how in practical ways a person can experience a more fulfilling sex and love life. Born in South Africa in 1954, she first qualified as a lawyer (B.A.LLB), and then trained as a massage therapist (ITEC) in the UK. Her interest in the body and healing prompted an intense personal exploration into the union of sex and meditation - the essence of Tantra. Since 1993, together with her partner, Michael, she has been sharing her insights and experiences with couples who travel from many different parts of the world to participate in their informative and life changing ‘making love' workshops in Switzerland. RESOURCES FROM DIANA  Website:  http://www.livinglove.com/ (www.livinglove.com) https://www.loveforcouples.com/ (https://www.loveforcouples.com/) BOOKS  1. The Heart of Tantric Sex - ‘O' Books UK. (first published as The Love Keys ) 2. Tantric Orgasm for Women - Destiny Books USA 3. Tantric Love: Feeling vs Emotion - Golden Rules to Make Love Easy  ‘O' Books UK. with Michael Richardson (Raja) 4. Tantric Sex for Men - Making Love a Meditation. Destiny Books USA. with Michael Richardson (Raja) 5. Slow Sex - Destiny Books...

I'm delighted to be joined by Kendra Cunov. Kendra works with organizations & leaders, as well as men, women & couples, who know that embodied presence, truth, connection & integrity are our truest access points to success – in business & in love. Kendra brings her depth of practice in authentic relating and embodiment to our conversation as she eloquently shares her take on wholeness, pleasure, purpose and power, how our ‘range' of how we can be is wider than we think it is, what authentic relating is and how you bring a deeper quality of relating into your life, how pleasure and sex are conflated in our culture and the impact that has, the value of finding pleasure for yourself, insights from her ‘no man diet' and what self love in action can look like - this brought me to tears!  Kendra shares: What ‘wholeness' is How our ‘range' of how we can be is wider than we think it is  What authentic relating is and how you bring a deeper quality of relating into your life  Her experience of ‘following the call' of ideas  Her take on pleasure, purpose and power The difference between reclaiming your power and remembering your power  Where we can find pleasure What it is to live a meaningful life  How pleasure and sex are conflated in our culture and the impact that has  The value of finding pleasure for yourself  The insights from her ‘no man diet'. Kendra now has a course called The No Man Diet, and she shares what participants experience by choosing to take a pause from sex and dating What self love in action can look like - this brought me to tears! What ‘devotion to life' means to her A practice she does every day to love her partner  Founder of The Collective: A Global Web of Women Devoted to Embodied Wholeness, Kendra Cunov has been studying, facilitating, and (most importantly) practicing Authentic Relating, Embodiment Practices & Deep Intimacy Work for over fifteen years, and has pioneered some of the most cutting edge relation work on the planet. Kendra has worked with thousands of men, women & couples in the areas of embodiment, intimacy, communication & full self-expression. She works with organizations & leaders, as well as men, women & couples, who know that embodied presence, truth, connection & integrity are our truest access points to success – in business & in love. RESOURCES FROM KENDRA Visit Kendra's website to find out more about her work including free classes, interviews and articles  https://kendracunov.com (https://kendracunov.com) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to

Kerry Wilde is the founder of Embodied Soul Style Method. After working for over 20 years in the fashion industry she is now an advocate of slow fashion. Kerry supports women and men to find their unique soul style, embracing their authentic beauty and fully expressing their inner worlds through their ‘second skin' of clothing. Kerry shares about what she sees inhibiting women's self expression including the impact of the ‘beauty myth', what ‘embodied soul style' is and the healing and empowerment that happens from embracing your soul style, how to dress as a ritual, tips on how to edit your wardrobe and how to get more life from the clothes we have, what fast fashion is and the devastating impacts of the industry, what slow and sustainable fashion is and ideas about how you can buy more consciously and more. We even touched on the best clothes for menopause!  I hope you enjoy this conversation.  Kerry shares: What ‘embodied soul style' is and the healing and empowerment that happens from embracing your soul style  The impact of the ‘beauty myth'  What inhibits women's self expression What feminine embodiment is  Tips on how to edit your wardrobe  What it means to have a circular wardrobe  How to dress as a ritual  What fast fashion is and the devastating impacts of the industry  What slow and sustainable fashion is and ideas about how you can buy more consciously  How you can make a difference as a consumer  Tips on how to get more life from the clothes we have Kerry's vision for the future of fashion  Clothes for perimenopause and menopause  Kerry Wilde is the founder of Embodied Soul Style Method. She has over 20 years experience in the fashion industry and 18 years as a holistic practitioner. Her body of work meets at the intersection of Spirituality, Sustainability and Style. She believes that the Future of Fashion is in returning to a culture of Authentic Beauty and liberated Self-expression.  RESOURCES FROM KERRY  Website: http://www.kerrywilde.com/ (www.kerrywilde.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoulstylist__/ (https://www.instagram.com/thesoulstylist__/) Soul Style group on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1139995459542671 (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1139995459542671) Free Sustainable Brand directory (for month of July 2022), sign up here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62990db2f0870d83de7c81df (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62990db2f0870d83de7c81df) Magnetic Muse 1:1 program https://www.kerrywilde.com/products/ulo4e7oh06a944raleicioyfdnshxc (https://www.kerrywilde.com/products/ulo4e7oh06a944raleicioyfdnshxc)   RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex...

Kate Codrington is author of Second Spring the self-care guide to menopause, a wise and gentle companion for this time of transition.  This conversation is essential listening for anyone in perimenopause and menopause and I'd recommend this for those of you approaching this stage of life too.  Kate brings her playfulness and passion with an essential dose of humour, and a heap of kindness as she offers a new vision for menopause.  We explored why there is fear around perimenopause and menopause, the 3 phases of perimenopause - separation, surrender and emergence (these are a really helpful framework for understanding the process), finding purpose and meaning in perimenopause, why perimenopause is time to slow down, rest and be kinder to yourself, Kate's thoughts on how to decide if HRT is right for you, or not, why and how your sexuality can change at perimenopause, how to connect with your sexuality through this transition and so much more!  Kate shares: Why there is fear around perimenopause and menopause  The impact of ageism  The 3 phases of perimenopause - separation, surrender and emergence  Finding purpose and meaning in perimenopause Why perimenopause is time to slow down and do less How you can be kinder to yourself at this time  The importance of rest at this time  What yoga nidra is and how it can help you What a medicine circle is  The value of creating a network of support with friends in the same life phase Her thoughts on how to decide if HRT is right for you, or not  Why and how your sexuality can change at perimenopause How to connect with your sexuality through this transition  The creativity that emerges post menopause  How the use of your energy changes throughout the phases of life  Author of Second Spring the self-care guide to menopause, Kate is a mentor, speaker, facilitator, artist, writer and has been a therapist for 30 years. A pioneering spirit, Kate was the first to graduate as a Menstruality Medicine Circle facilitator, is the host of Life - An Inside Job podcast, creates multi-level art textile projects and seasonal Yoga Nidra inspired by the land where she lives in Hertfordshire. When she's not doing these things you'll find her playing in her compost heaps. RESOURCES FROM KATE Website - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/ (https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/)  Instagram - @kate_codrington  Book - The Second Spring, The Positive Guide to Menopause by Kate Codrington Monthly yoga nidra to rest and connect with the earth, it's bespoke, so you come with your wishes, phases and the words you want to hear and I weave them in. 20% of the money goes to black minds matter uk  https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/yoga-nidra/ (https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/yoga-nidra/) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter so you can find out about the latest podcast episode and get pleasure mapping, a guided audio practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q...

Somatica Founder and Sex Expert, Celeste Hirschman is the co-creator of the cutting edge Somatica Method of Sex and Relationship Coaching and trains coaches in the method. The Somatica Method helps clients realize their full sexual and emotional potential. Celeste exudes joy and shares her love for sex.  We explored a range of topics including, what is erotic empowerment and how your erotic energy can be your guide, how to discover what you want to feel during sex, your core desires and your hottest movie, how to share your desires with a partner, what to do if your hottest movie is incompatible with your partners, how to talk about triggers with partners, different relationship models and how ‘one size doesn't fit all', shame, dating, dealing with rejection and more.  Celeste shares: How socialisation about sex affects girls and women  What is erotic empowerment and how your erotic energy can be your guide What is shame and how to heal it How to discover what you want to feel during sex, your core desires and your hottest movie How to share your desires with a partner  What to do if you feel your hottest movie is ‘incompatible' with your partners Different relationship models and how ‘one size doesn't fit all'  Dating and how to be with rejection  What is emotional empowerment How to talk about triggers with partners  What is the Somatica method and how to become a sex and relationship coach with Somatica  Somatica Founder and Sex Expert, Celeste Hirschman is the co-creator of the cutting edge Somatica Method of Sex and Relationship Coaching and trains coaches in the method. The Somatica Method helps clients realize their full sexual and emotional potential. Along with her business partner, Danielle Harel Ph.D., she has authored 3 books including their most recent book, Coming Together: Embracing your Core Desires for Sexual Fulfillment and Long-Term Compatibility. RESOURCES FROM CELESTE Find Celeste online: https://www.somaticainstitute.com/ (https://www.somaticainstitute.com) https://www.celesteanddanielle.com/ (https://www.celesteanddanielle.com) https://www.sexcoaching.com/ (https://www.sexcoaching.com) https://www.facebook.com/somaticainstitute (https://www.facebook.com/somaticainstitute) See what a Somatica session looks like: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrV05KcAGgR3U0FTXPfxgtQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrV05KcAGgR3U0FTXPfxgtQ) Books  Coming Together: Embracing Your Core Desires for Sexual Fulfilment and Long-Term Compatibility by Danielle Harel Ph.D and Celeste Hirschman M.A https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Love-Real-Intelligent-Intimacy-ebook/dp/B018GOLSJI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1538826818&sr=1-1&keywords=making+love+real (Making Love Real: The Intelligent Couple's Guide to Lasting Intimacy and Passion) by Danielle Harel Ph.D and Celeste Hirschman M.A Cockfidence: The Extraordinary Lover's Guide to Being The Man You Want To Be: Written by Celeste Hirschman MA RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright...

I'm delighted share this conversation with trauma coach and educator Catherine Hale.  Trauma is such an important topic as it affects so many people.  We cover so much including Catherine's definition of trauma, what the nervous system is, what a resilient nervous system looks like, the first steps you can take for healing trauma, why the gentle way is the sustainable route to healing trauma, how to learn to get your needs met, how to establish healthy boundaries, how to find the type of rest that is right for you, how to unlock shame, essential foundations for a thriving sex life, Catherines post-menopausal wisdom for women for who are still menstruating and much more.  Catherine shares: Her definition of trauma  What the nervous system is and how it can respond to life  What a resilient nervous system looks like and how to increase resilience  What the ‘window of tolerance' is and why it is important First steps you can take for healing trauma  Why the gentle way is the sustainable route to healing trauma  How to learn to get your needs met  How to establish healthy boundaries Things to look out for when finding groups to explore your sexuality  Why rest can feel threatening to your nervous system What ‘active' rest is Wisdom from a post-menopausal woman for who are still menstruating Essential foundations for a thriving sex life How to unlock shame The difference between hyper and hypo sexuality  One of Catherine's favourite practices for regulating your nervous system  Catherine Hale is an embodied trauma coach, educator and guide specialising in sex, love, and business who believes in the power of post-traumatic growth. A heartfelt entrepreneur, Catherine is the creator of the Thrive in Life Coaching Program, which has supported 100's of courageous people to shift from surviving to Thriving in their lives. Her Thrive in Business Coaching Program is for heart centred coaches and entrepreneurs wanting to Thrive in Business and to dedicate their lives to create positive and sustainable change in the world. Her successful Trauma Awareness Training has been taken by participants in over 15 countries worldwide and continues to bridge the gap in the therapeutic community – offering trauma informed practices and perspectives where previously absent.  She is passionate about shifting the experience of menopause into one that's culturally held knowing that we need to address this shift from both a personal and systemic perspective. As a qualified trauma coach, sexological bodyworker, Trauma Release Exercises practitioner, and post-menopausal woman she writes a about a range of topics through the trauma informed lens: sex, love, relationships, menopause, women's pelvic health, and post traumatic growth. With a life long passion for the natural world she lives in Devon, UK by the river Dart with her cat Simba and can be found deepening her connection to nature while exploring ancient pathways in Dartmoor National Park. RESOURCES FROM CATHERINE Find Catherine online  Instagram - catherinehaleuk Website - https://catherinehale.co.uk/ (https://catherinehale.co.uk/)  Email - catherine@catherinehale.co.uk Catherine's 1:1 sessions to support people with trauma Thrive in their life, including their sexuality Thrive in Life: https://catherinehale.co.uk/coaching-program/ (https://catherinehale.co.uk/coaching-program/) Thrive in Business: https://catherinehale.co.uk/thrive-in-business-coaching-program/ (https://catherinehale.co.uk/thrive-in-business-coaching-program/) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright)...

I love this conversation with Tobin Zivon, who has been nick-named the “couple's whisperer.” I did some 1-1 sessions with Tobin when I was hunting to find out why my intimate relationships never worked. Working with Tobin was a crucial piece in my healing jigsaw and I'm excited to share with you his wisdom, sensitivity, humour and passion.  In this rich conversation we explore the territory of intimate relationships, including why relating can be so challenging,  the patterns that kill relationships, ways to deal with charged emotions and triggers, what to do when you are stuck in the dynamic where one partner wants deeper intimacy and the other doesn't want to or doesn't know how to, what makes for a thriving relationship and how to grow more of the good stuff, powerful questions to invite vulnerability and connection,  what Tantra is, how to explore a deeper quality of sexual intimacy and listen to the end and you get an opportunity to practice tantra as you listen to the podcast, as Tobin guides you in a beautiful practice.   If you are wondering why you are stuck in certain patterns around relationships or curious about what it takes for a relationship to thrive, this conversation has gems that are for you whether you are single, dating or in a relationship. Why relating can be so challenging for people How our wounds meet with another  What the ‘bandwidth of familiarity' is, how you can get stuck there and how to move out of it The patterns that kill relationships Ways to deal with charged emotions and triggers What to do when you are stuck in the dynamic where one partner wants deeper intimacy and the other doesn't want to or doesn't know how to  The limits of non violent communication  Why its important to take responsibility for what's not working in your relationship  Why its important to have a guide to support you in your relationship  What makes for a thriving relationship and how to grow more of the good stuff  Powerful questions to invite vulnerability and connection  What Tantra is How we are designed to be tantric beings How to explore a deeper quality of sexual intimacy  Listen to the end where you get an opportunity to practice tantra as you listen to the podcast, as Tobin guides you in a beautiful practice.  Tobin Zivon has been wholeheartedly dedicated to spiritual awakening and to serving others in the flowering of their highest potential for over 30 years.  Author of books “The Art of Mindful Living” and the forthcoming “Allies in Awakening: Living the Truth of Unconditional Love in Intimate Relationships,” he has been described as “The Ultimate Guide… A rare, exquisite blend of Therapist, Coach, Spiritual Teacher and Tantra Master all wrapped into one.” He has worked with thousands of individuals and couples to help them break through stuck patterns and painful dynamics, helping them to find their way into a more fulfilling and connected life of authentic liberation, love and relationship satisfaction. RESOURCES FROM TOBIN On Tobin's website you can download a free e-book, Emotional Alchemy and find details about his private work and online courses: https://tobinzivon.com/ (https://tobinzivon.com) Find Tobin on Facebook and message him to join his group, The Art of Awakened Relationship  https://www.facebook.com/tobin.giblin (https://www.facebook.com/tobin.giblin) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/...

I am excited to share this conversation with orgasm expert and pleasure nerd, Mangala Holland.  Mangala shares her definition of orgasms and how it differs from mainstream understanding, the difference between orgasms and orgasmic states, the different types of orgasms, why it's important to listen to what is true for you and what your body tells you and why the steady, slow and gentle approach is the way to building your pleasure capacity.  Mangala is vocal about abuse and manipulation in spiritual and sex positive communities and she shares her wisdom on how to find workshops that are trauma informed and the red flags to look out for.  And as two women in the midst of peri-menopause we had a great conversation about sex and pleasure at this time of life.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Mangala shares: What Orgasmic Confidence is  Mangala's definition of orgasms The difference between orgasms and orgasmic states The different types of orgasms The paradox of not focusing on the goal of orgasm is the way to experiencing one  Why it's important to listen to what is true for you and what your body tells you Why the steady, slow and gentle approach is the way to building your pleasure capacity  Mangala's view on vibrators  Why pleasure is important How to choose Tantra and sex positive workshops and what to look out for  The difference between Neo-tantra and classical tantra What fierce self love is  The impact of the last two years on pleasure, intimacy and life  How to start to put yourself first   Relearning and reclaiming pleasure at peri menopause/menopause  Mangala is a Women's Empowerment and Sexuality coach, and facilitator of global group programs. She's on a mission to help women and pussy-owners become empowered through loving themselves fiercely, celebrating their sexuality, and overcoming the fear, guilt and shame that keeps them playing small.   Having over a decade's experience in the industry, her super power is helping women and vulva owners become deeply connected to their body, pleasure and orgasmic confidence, which is the natural birthright of everyone. She's currently training the next generation of Embodied Female Pleasure facilitators and places a strong emphasis on self-love, embodiment and empowerment in her work, teaching in a no-bullshit, fluff-free, grounded, dogma-free style.  RESOURCES FROM MANGALA For a free 3 part video series ‘From Shut Down to Sensual Satisfaction', visit Mangala's website where you can also find out details of her 1-1 coaching, group coaching programme and her facilitator training  https://mangalaholland.com/ (https://mangalaholland.com) And you can find Mangala on : Facebook business page: https://www.facebook.com/mangalatantrika (https://www.facebook.com/mangalatantrika) Facebook personal page: https://www.facebook.com/steph.holland.5/ (https://www.facebook.com/steph.holland.5/) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mangalaholland/ (https://www.instagram.com/mangalaholland/) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach)...

I'm excited to share my conversation with master coach and Human Design expert Emma Dunwoody. Emma shares the magic of Human Design, an illuminating and profound system which I love. It provides a map to your unique blueprint and supports you to live in alignment with your natural energy and gifts.  In this episode, Emma introduces the three fundamental concepts of Human Design. Emma shares: The three core fundamentals of Human Design - type, strategy and authority How Human Design can set you free from your conditioning and provides a map to celebrate your gifts and see the magnificent truth of who you are  How Emma lives a sexy life  Emma has been studying human behaviour for 17 years. She is a trained Master Coach & accredited Meta Dynamics, eDISC and Human Design Transformational Coach. Emma has coached 1,000's of client's own their power, expand their confidence and discover their true authenticity. RESOURCES FROM EMMA  Website: https://www.emmadunwoody.com (https://www.emmadunwoody.com)  Instagram @the_human_design_coach Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/285696835929546/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/285696835929546/) Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-design-podcast/id1467241622 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-design-podcast/id1467241622) HD 101 new program https://www.emmadunwoody.com/offers/FRzDUata/checkout (https://www.emmadunwoody.com/offers/FRzDUata/checkout) https://drive.google.com/open?id=17_xbMk79x5qgOA_0Ilkyv9tVPsxY_1vS (https://drive.google.com/open?id=17_xbMk79x5qgOA_0Ilkyv9tVPsxY_1vS) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Websitehttp://www.sarahrosebright.com/ ( www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ ( https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach ( https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright ( http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlistshttps://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q ( https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

I wanted to include burnout as it's such an important topic that affects so many.  Clients contact me wondering why they don't desire sex and when I hear how stressed and exhausted they are, no wonder they don't feel like sex!  I loved this conversation with Jolinda who specialises in burnout and perimenopause though this conversation is relevant to all ages. Jolinda shares her definition of burnout and how it differs from the mainstream definition, how to spot the early warning signs of burnout, the 4 stages of burnout and some practical advice on burnout recovery. We also talk about how burnout affects sex, burnout at peri menopause and Jolinda's take on menopause.   I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Jolinda shares: The shadow of the wellness industry Why it's important to advocate for your own health and wellness The 4 stages of burnout What dysregulated cortisol is Jolinda's definition of burnout and how it differs to the World Health Organisation definition How burnout affects sex and desire The societal messages and structures that contribute to burnout  How you can burnout doing the things you love How to start burnout recovery Exercise and burnout recovery The early warning signs of burnout  The importance of boundaries and self compassion The gifts of midlife Jolinda Johnson (M.S.Ed., CHHC) is an award-winning Certified Life Coach and Holistic Health Coach who specializes in burnout and perimenopause. She's obsessed with helping changemakers and revolutionaries get back their spark so they can go set the world on fire. She wants to change the narrative around perimenopause and give attention to the voices that are typically left out of the conversation, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and people under 45. She is a sought after guest on podcasts, has been featured on the cover of Inspired Coach magazine, and was the recipient of the Beautiful You Coaching Academy CEO Shine Award in 2021. She's also taken to the stage as a motivational speaker for other life coaches and can be found on the popular website Healthline. RESOURCES FROM JOLINDA Website http://www.jolindajohnson.com/ (www.jolindajohnson.com) Instagram http://www.instagram.com/coachjolinda (www.instagram.com/coachjolinda) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

Today I'm excited to share my conversation with friend and colleague, Kate Lambert.  Kate shares the story of how her relationship transformed from rock bottom to deep intimacy and a number of keys that have helped her and her partner along the way. Whether you are looking to revitalise your connection, you're curious to learn new ways to deepen your connection or you wonder what healthy relating looks like, there are treasures here for you. Enjoy! Kate shares: Her personal story of how her long term relationship transformed  What anxious and avoidant attachment styles are  What minimisers and maximisers are in relationship  What Imago Therapy is The importance of safety in relationship  What makes a healthy relationship  The value of appreciating your partner  Simple practices to connect with your partner Creating a vision for your relationship  Rituals for relationship  Kate and is a love sex and relationship coach trained with The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality. She is also an imago couples facilitator helping relationships to regain love, intimacy and connection. She is female empowerer and women's sexual liberation expert working to sexually empower women everywhere helping them to reconnect to their sexuality and pleasure and reclaim their inner power source aka their own sexual energy energy!!  RESOURCES FROM KATE  Find Kate online  https://www.sistercircletemple.com (https://www.sistercircletemple.com) insta: @sistercircletemple  FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sistercircleinnertemple (https://www.facebook.com/groups/sistercircleinnertemple) Free 30 min discovery call with Kate.  https://kate-lambert-love-sex-relationships.mykajabi.com/union (https://kate-lambert-love-sex-relationships.mykajabi.com/union) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Websitehttp://www.sarahrosebright.com/ ( www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ ( https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach ( https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright ( http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlistshttps://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q ( https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

Today I'm delighted to be joined by Bari Tesler, a pioneer in the Financial Therapy field and the Author of The Art of Money.  We discussed why money is taboo, how to heal your relationship with money, how to bring somatic and self love practices to change your relationship with money, evolving your business in different stages of life, a 4 step framework for couples to improve their relationship with money and much more.  Bari shares:  Somatic practice with money The three steps in the Art of Money methodology How to use a body check in to bring more awareness to your relationship with money  How to bring somatic and self love practices to change your relationship money  How to do money dates  Why money is a taboo Why a gentle approach to money is important  The equation for making a money decision Business as an older mum and during peri menopause  For the entrepreneurs listening, an exploration of different models of business that evolve with life  Why it's important to ask new questions  A 4 step framework for couples to improve their relationship with money  Bari Tessler, M.A. (in Somatic Psychology), is a Financial Therapist and the Founder of The Art of Money, a year-long money school. She's a pioneer in the Financial Therapy field and the Author of The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness. Her work has been featured on Oprah.com, Inc.com, US News & World Report, Reuters Money, The Fiscal Times, USA Today, The Cut, Girlboss, Nerd Wallet, Real Simple, MindBodyGreen, and REDBOOK. She has also been featured on the cover of Experience Life and Mindful. Bari lives in Boulder, CO with her husband, son, and a clowder of cats. Her website is baritessler.com. RESOURCES FROM BARI  The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness by Bari Tessler Money Memoirs - https://baritessler.com/money-memoirs-home/ (https://baritessler.com/money-memoirs-home/) Find Bari online  Website - https://baritessler.com/  (https://baritessler.com/ ) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baritessler/ (https://www.instagram.com/baritessler/)  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/baritessler (https://www.facebook.com/baritessler ) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Find me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Find me on Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Find me on Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT THE HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. She's on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

Today I'm super excited to be joined by Olivia Bryant, founder of Self Cervix, a global movement that reclaims the cervix as a powerful organ for orgasm and awakening.  Olivia's work is leading the way. She shares what the cervix is, how to find yours and start to explore your cervix, why it takes time to do this, a glimpse into the psychedelic qualities of cervical orgasms and the importance of owning your self worth and having a committed relationship with yourself.  Join us for this enlightening conversation.  Olivia shares: The history of the cervix and why we know so little about it  What the cervix is and how to find yours  Why the cervix is the final frontier of female pleasure  How to start to explore your cervix  Why it takes time to cultivate sensation and pleasure with the cervix  A glimpse into the psychedelic qualities of cervical orgasms  The importance of self worth and having a committed relationship with your self What interstellar sex is  Olivia Bryant is founder of Self Cervix, a global movement that reclaims the cervix as a powerful organ for orgasm and awakening.  RESOURCES FROM OLIVIA Insta @selfcervix   Website https://selfcervix.com/ (https://selfcervix.com) Use the code Sarah10 at the checkout on any of the Self Cervix courses for a 10% discount, available until end of June 2022  RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

I'm delighted to share this conversation with Cyndi Darnell, a clinical sexologist & sex & relationship therapist and author of Sex (When You Don't Feel Like It): The Truth About Mismatched Libido and How To Find Desire, which will be available in June 2022.   We covered so much in this conversation, including the common myths about sex and desire and what is really true, why you might not feel desire for sex, a different perspective on mismatched desire and how to create a sex life you desire.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Cyndi shares: The common myths about sex and desire and what is true Why you might not feel desire for sex  Why good sex is something anyone can learn  How to create a sex life you desire  Why it can be a challenge to ‘let go'  Myths around mismatched desire and now to navigate this in relationships  The 3 keys to creating great sex  Cyndi Darnell is a clinical sexologist & sex & relationship therapist with over 20 years  experience in Australia, the USA & UK. She offers online courses about sex and pleasure, and consults to individuals, couples and polycouples globally. She's a Clinical Associate of Pink Therapy UK & Board Affiliate for University of Wisconsin STOUT Sex Therapy Certification program. Her first book - Sex (When You Don't Feel Like It): The Truth About Mismatched Libido and How To Find Desire [Rowman & Littlefield] will be out April 2022. Her academic works are published in Journal of Sexual & Relationship Therapy, Journal of Sex Education and multiple popular media outlets worldwide. http://www.cyndidarnell.com/ (www.cyndidarnell.com) RESOURCES FROM CYNDI  Cyndi's website with many wonderful online courses http://www.cyndidarnell.com/ (www.cyndidarnell.com) Instagram @cyndi_darnell Cyndi's book ‘Sex (When You Don't Feel Like It): The Truth About Mismatched Libido and Rediscovering Desire' will be out in June 2022 (August 2022 in the UK) and you can preorder on Amazon.  RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

I'm so very excited to share my conversation with Sheri Winston, author of  the award winning book Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure. We talk about the full extent of female genital anatomy (and I promise you, there is more than you have been taught!), why it's such important knowledge, three different ways to communicate about sex with your partner and so much more.  This is information that every woman and lover of women needs to know.  Sheri shares: The history of female genital anatomy Buried pleasure - the full extent of your genital anatomy (and I promise you, there is more than you have been taught!)  How to get to know your buried pleasure  Why full arousal matters  Three different ways to communicate about sex with your partner  Why knowing about our female genital anatomy is important for our health  Wholistic Sexuality teacher Sheri Winston is a groundbreaking, award-winning author and teacher who offers empowering, entertaining erotic education for everyone.  She's the author of the award-winning Women's Anatomy of Arousal: Secret Maps to Buried Pleasure (which won the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists' 2010 Book of the Year) and Succulent SexCraft: Your Hands-On Guide to Erotic Play and Practice. She's also a contributor to the award-winning Secrets of the Sex Masters. Sheri is the founder of the Intimate Arts Center. She offers pleasure-centered sex-ed for grown-ups with a wide variety of practical and transformational intimate arts education.  Sheri's unique holistic offerings are informed by over 20 years as a sexuality teacher, on top of decades of practice as a certified nurse-midwife, gynecology practitioner, registered nurse, childbirth educator and massage therapist.  Sheri delights in inspiring people to have a lot more pleasure, fun and fulfilment! RESOURCES FROM SHERI Find Sheri online  email: sheri@intimateartscenter.com  URL: www.intimateartscenter.com Giveaway Free Online class: Her-Gasmic Abundance  (1 hour class) regularly $19.95 http://tinyurl.com/SheriWinston (http://tinyurl.com/SheriWinston) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Websitehttp://www.sarahrosebright.com/ ( www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ ( https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach ( https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright ( http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlistshttps://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q ( https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

I'm honoured to interview Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz, author of one of my favourite books, Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers.  Dr Kleinplatz shared some of the lessons and wisdom she learnt from the extraordinary lovers she researched.  We had a rich conversation exploring why great lovers are made not born, how the cure for low sexual desire is to create a sex life that is worth wanting,  the truth about sex in long term relationships, how to create gourmet sex and more. This is essential listening!   Dr. Kleinplatz shares: The eight qualities of extraordinary lovers  The lessons learnt from extraordinary lovers  Why the cure for low sexual desire is desirable sex  Why sex doesn't need to fade in long term relationships  The illusion of spontaneous sex Why great lovers are made not born How to create gourmet sex  Dr. Peggy J. Kleinplatz is Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Please see http://www.optimalsexualexperiences.com/ (www.optimalsexualexperiences.com). She is a Certified Sex Therapist and Educator.  Her clinical work focuses on eroticism and transformation. Her current research focuses on optimal sexual experience, with a particular interest in sexual health in the elderly, disabled, chronically ill and marginalized populations. She is also providing international training for therapists seeking to “treat” low/no desire/frequency by enhancing the quality of couples' sexual and relational intimacy.  Kleinplatz has edited or authored five books including New Directions in Sex Therapy: Innovations and Alternatives, winner of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counsellors and Therapists (AASECT) 2013 Book Award and with A. Dana Menard, Ph.D.  Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers, winner of the 2021Society for Sex Therapy and Research Consumer Book Award.  In 2015, Kleinplatz received the AASECT Professional Standard of Excellence Award. In 2021, Kleinplatz received the Distinguished Sexual and Gender Health Revolutionary Award by the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health of the Medical School, University of Minnesota. RESOURCES FROM DR. KLEINPLATZ  For more information on Dr Kleinplatz's work, training and to find a therapist, visit http://www.optimalsexualexperiences.com/ (www.optimalsexualexperiences.com) Magnificent Sex: Lessons from Extraordinary Lovers by Peggy J. Kleinplatz PhD and A. Dana Ménard PhD RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness...

I'm delighted to launch my podcast with Robyn Dalzen, an international coach and facilitator and co-founder of the School of Consent with Dr. Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent. Robyn is passionate about helping people find what brings them joy — in their body and in their life. Robyn's guides people to slow down and bring awareness to what they desire, practice the skills to communicate those desires, and create clear agreements to receive exactly what they want. In this juicy exploration we covered many wonderful things including, why pleasure is important, how to bring more awareness to our bodies and the four steps to knowing what you want and need and how to ask for it. There are a heap of jewels in this conversation for you. Robyn shares: Why pleasure and joy are vital to our lives  What a pleasure revolutionary is What stops people connecting to pleasure Why we don't feel emotions and how to expand your capacity to feel  How to bring more awareness to your body  Why your needs matter  The four steps to knowing what you want and need and how to ask for it  How to set limits and how to say ‘no'  The power of our desire  Robyn Dalzen is an international coach and facilitator and is passionate about helping people find what brings them joy — in their body and in their life. Robyn's work is at the intersection of mindfulness, consent, embodiment and sexuality — guiding people to slow down and bring awareness to what they desire, practice the skills to communicate those desires, and create clear agreements to receive exactly what they want. She is co-founder of the School of Consent with Dr. Betty Martin, creator of the Wheel of Consent. RESOURCES FROM ROBYN  The Art of Receiving and Giving - free book chapter; https://wheelofconsentbook.com/ (https://wheelofconsentbook.com/) Find Robyn online  Website www.robyndalzen.com Instagram  @rdalzen Wheel of Consent workshop https://www.robyndalzen.com/events (https://www.robyndalzen.com/events) RESOURCES FROM SARAH Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Websitehttp://www.sarahrosebright.com/ ( www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ ( https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach ( https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright ( http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlistshttps://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q ( https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships and find their pleasure, playfulness and passion for life.

I'm very excited to share my conversation with the inspirational Dr. Saida Désilets. We covered many juicy topics including why pleasure is necessary not frivolous, why the majority of people have ok and bad sex and the difference between ‘drive through' sex and gourmet sex, how to relate and date from a place of wholeness, why it's important to be your best lover, Dr. Saida's take on the jade egg controversy and so much more! Dr. Saida shares:  What ‘Eros' is and why it's important The Global Pandemic of Apathy  Why pleasure is necessary not frivolous The nervous system and the importance of relaxed arousal 3 ways to cultivate calmness and relaxation  Dr. Saida's PyschoSexual Method  Dr. Saida's take on the jade egg controversy  Why the majority of people have ok and bad sex and the difference between ‘drive through' sex and gourmet sex and the skills to create gourmet sex  How to relate and date from a place of wholeness  Why it's important to be your best lover, every day!  The 3 stages of erotic evolution What desire is  The difference between hijacked and authentic desire Ways to active your pleasure hormones Dr. Saida Désilets wants to live in a world filled with audacious, sexually sovereign people, living life on their own terms. As a TEDx speaker, researcher, counter-culture creatrix, body-philosopher, and author, her work has touched the lives of millions globally. Dr. Saida's innovative approach to PsychoSexuality, desire, and pleasure invites both the public and professionals to better understand the importance of accessing their erotic genius. Her medically-endorsed method integrates somatic awareness, neural and cellular re-patterning and robust reframes of sensuality and sex which all work in harmony to support the erotic individuation process. When not researching or creating transformational programs, Dr. Saida enjoys leading Wilderness Safaris in South Africa and dancing Kizomba. RESOURCES FROM DR. SAIDA DÉSILETS Find Dr. Saida online Website - https://dareyourdesire.com/ (https://dareyourdesire.com) Instagram - @drsaidadesilets YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SaidaDesilets (https://www.youtube.com/c/SaidaDesilets) Dr Saida's professional training - https://j3vkrn58.pages.infusionsoft.net/ (Embodied PsychoSexual Certification) The Global Sovereignty Initiative - http://globalsovereigntyinitiative.com/ (http://globalsovereigntyinitiative.com/) Books by Dr. Saida Emergence of the Sensual Woman: Awakening Our Erotic Innocence Desire  RESOURCES FROM SARAH  Sign up to Sarah's newsletter for pleasure mapping, a free guided practice https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/guided-pleasure-mapping/) Book a free consultation with Sarah  https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright (https://calendly.com/sarahrosebright) Ignite Your Sexuality, a 10 module self study course for women  https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/ (https://www.sarahrosebright.co.uk/an-online-course-for-women/) Find Sarah online   Website http://www.sarahrosebright.com/ (www.sarahrosebright.com) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/ (https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosebright/) Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach (https://www.facebook.com/sarahrosebrightsexcoach) Youtube  http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright (http://youtube.com/c/sarahrosebright) Spotify for some playlists https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q (https://open.spotify.com/user/dog9xui4wwpjatvbnpb2t7l3y?si=jnc_V6wxSCqaqr3UhNgD6Q) ABOUT YOUR HOST Your podcast host, Sarah Rose Bright is a Sex & Intimacy coach and the creator of Intimate Sexuality. Sarah is on a mission to help women and couples to love and celebrate their sexuality, create healthy and happy intimate relationships...