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Tired of the same old, same old in the bedroom? Feeling bored with your sex life? This episode explores how incorporating roleplay can reignite passion, deepen intimacy, and bring back the thrill to your relationship. I dive deep into the world of sexual roleplay, exploring its benefits, how to get started, and how to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for both partners. We'll discuss how roleplay can break down inhibitions, foster communication, and add a much-needed dose of adventure to your relationship. Join for valuable insights and practical tips on how to rediscover the spark in your relationship. In this episode: The importance of play. Understanding the nuances of roleplay and how it can be applied to sexual encounters. Benefits of roleplay How roleplay can help you break free from sexual inhibitions and explore new desires. How to get started with roleplay Tips for successful roleplay Common misconceptions of roleplay Special Mention: Enrollment for Slut Academy is now open! This transformative four-month course is designed to help you reclaim your sexual power, creativity, and pleasure. With guided rituals, practices, and a supportive community, it's the ultimate journey to rediscover and celebrate your erotic essence. LINK TO SLUT ACADEMY Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 97: Erotic expansion – understanding and playing with domination and submission→94: Kink as a healing and self-discovery tool with Faith Laux →

Have you ever wondered how to transform your menstruation into a source of power, honor, and healing? In this final episode of the three-part series on menstruation, I delve into the transformative power of your cycle and the deep symbolism of menstrual blood. From rituals that honor your feminine essence to meditation designed to help you connect with your womb, this episode offers profound tools to shift your mindset and embrace menstruation as a sacred practice. Whether you're actively menstruating or past that phase of life, this episode provides insights and practices that can resonate with every woman. This episode invites you to reimagine your relationship with menstruation and discover the profound empowerment it holds. In this episode: The importance of changing your attitude toward period blood. Ritualistic ways to honor your menstrual cycle, including painting, free bleeding, and offering your blood to nature. How to use menstruation as a portal for emotional and spiritual release. Practical guidance on how to release negative beliefs and embrace the dark goddess within. Using your cycle as a time for introspection, wisdom gathering, and transformation. Special Mention: Enrollment for Slut Academy is now open! This transformative four-month course is designed to help you reclaim your sexual power, creativity, and pleasure. With guided rituals, practices, and a supportive community, it's the ultimate journey to rediscover and celebrate your erotic essence. https://www.erika-alsborn.com/s-academy Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 92: Menstruation part 1: A journey to menstrual empowerment and understanding → 95: Menstruation part 2: The power of bleeding, life and death cycles and menarche →

What does it mean to reflect on a decade of transformation—as a coach, entrepreneur, wife, and mother—and come out stronger, hornier, and more grateful than ever? In this milestone 100th episode, I take a heartfelt and celebratory dive into a decade of personal and professional evolution. From starting this podcast in 2022 to 10 transformative years as a sex coach, this journey is marked by challenges, profound self-growth, and unapologetic celebration. Join me as I reflect on building a thriving business, navigating the deep spiritual practice of marriage, motherhood, and self-acceptance, and embracing life as a vibrant, sexual woman. This episode is a love letter to you, the listener, and to the power of following your desires, facing your fears, and honoring your unique journey. In this episode: The birth and growth of the podcast over the past two and a half years. A decade-long journey from nursing to becoming a successful online sex coach. Overcoming fears, doubts, and societal expectations to follow a deep desire for transformation. The evolution of business maturity: navigating jealousy, comparison, and finding your unique pace. Transformative lessons learned as a wife and the profound impact of marriage on personal growth. Reflections on motherhood, grief, and gratitude for the joys and responsibilities it brings. Embracing a calm, grounded life versus the excitement of youth—and finding joy in simplicity. The spiritual practice of devotion, surrender, and acceptance in marriage and life. Sexual liberation as a choice: how intimacy and sexual expression thrive in everyday life. Insights from The Empowered Wife by Laura Doyle and its role in reigniting intimacy in marriage. Highlights from a transformative family trip to Thailand: balancing expectations and reality. Launch of Slut Academy: a container for sexual liberation, freedom, and expression. Related Episodes: 98: Unleash and embody the Slut Archetype for the best sex and pleasure! → 88: Motherhood is kicking my butt lately and other motherhood, marriage and life reflections → Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Slut Academy waitlist: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/s-academy-waitlist Join my newsletter here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60197b02f8ac924b3dce5b50

Do you truly feel your sensations? Or are you disconnected from the language of your inner world? In this episode, I explore the profound and transformative practice of sensation focus - learning to tune into the subtle signals of your body to deepen your connection with pleasure, self-awareness, and spiritual essence. From understanding the basics of sensation literacy to how it can unlock better orgasms and an anchored sense of self, this conversation is an invitation to step beyond a thought-based identity and into your embodied inner life. Take a moment to pause, turn your gaze inward, and explore what your body is communicating to you right now. This episode invites you into a deeper relationship with yourself, empowering you to feel more, experience more, and ultimately, be more. In this episode: Why sensation focus is essential for pleasure, self-knowledge, and spiritual fulfillment. How pleasure, energy, and sensation are interconnected. The disconnection many people feel from their inner bodies—and how to overcome it. Practical exercises to cultivate sensation focus, including meditative and self-pleasure practices. Why a thought-based identity limits your sense of self and how sensations can help bridge the gap. The transformative power of naming sensations and creating a nuanced "language of sensation." Examples of sensations you can tune into, from fluttery and pulsating to grounded and expansive. Related Episodes: 94: Kink as a healing and self-discovery tool with Faith Laux → 91: The language of touch and using sensual massage as a path to deeper relationship intimacy → Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Slut Academy waitlist: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/s-academy-waitlist

What does it mean to truly embrace your pleasure? Channeling the Slut archetype is about owning your joy, playfulness, and satisfaction. It's about enjoying your body and its capacity for pleasure—free of shame and guilt. The slut celebrates pleasure for its own sake, in every form: from sex to dancing, eating, singing, and beyond. In this episode, I dive deep into the misunderstood power of the slut archetype. Why is this energy judged and suppressed? How can reclaiming it leads to liberation and empowerment? Learn how to embrace your inner slut and unleash her vibrant, sexy, and joyful essence—for your benefit and for those lucky enough to encounter a free slut's energy. In this episode: What are archetypes? Redefining the slut archetype. How liberating your inner slut can transform your life. A guided practice to unleash your slut energy. Everything you need to know about Slut Academy. Related Episodes: 14: How to be sexual/sexy AND feel safe in this world→ 24: Harness your erotic power → 25: Slut Academy → Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Slut Academy waitlist: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/s-academy-waitlist

Why do so many women feel a powerful craving for surrender in the bedroom but hold themselves back? How do modern ideals shape our desires and fears in intimate dynamics? In this episode, I dive deep into the often taboo topic of domination and submission in sexuality, exploring how contrary to a common opinion, these dynamics can lead to profound bliss, healing, and self-intimacy. I talk about the conflict many women feel when considering the desire for surrender, the pressures of modern feminist ideals, and the misconceptions around submission. This episode reveals how true domination and submission transcend stereotypes through insightful examples and wisdom from experts like Kasia Urbaniak, offering a transformative way for women to connect deeply with their own desires. In this episode: The taboo and craving for surrender in the bedroom: why so many women desire it yet hesitate. How feminist ideals can create inner conflict. Breaking down stereotypes and misconceptions. The importance of safety and trust in dominant-submissive dynamics. How submission invites profound intimacy and self-connection for women. The difference between toxic power dynamics and consensual, healing experiences. Dominant's focus outward and submissive's focus inward. Recognizing dominance and submission beyond the bedroom. Kasia Urbaniak's perspectives on attention and healthy submission. Introducing different sexual personality types from Miss. Jaiya. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 65: The power of surrender: unlocking deeper pleasure and presence → 94: Kink as a healing and self-discovery tool with Faith Laux → Kasia's Urbaniak book: https://www.amazon.com/Unbound-Womans-Guide-Kasia-Urbaniak/dp/0593084519

Have you ever wondered about what sex after birth truly feels like? Not the advice you get in medical handouts, but the real, raw experience of reconnecting with your body after the intense transformation of giving birth. In today's episode, I'm addressing an often-overlooked topic: sex after giving birth. This conversation is for every mother—whether you're just beginning to think about motherhood, you've been a mother for years, or you've experienced childbirth long ago. I'm here to discuss how society's focus on a baby's health often leaves mothers' physical, mental, and sexual wellbeing in the shadows. Together, we'll explore how to approach sex after birth as a healing, ritualistic experience, and how to reconnect with your sexuality in a way that feels safe, honoring, and even pleasurable. This episode is an invitation to slow down, honor your needs, and reconnect with your body in a new way—no matter when you give birth. In this episode: Healthcare's narrow focus on new mother's sexual and mental health after giving birth. Sex after childbirth can be a tender and transformative experience. How can the first experience be made back intimate and ceremonial, allowing for healing and integration of the birth experience. How to experience both, pleasure and healing. The role of open and honest communication with your partner. How to honor physical changes and explore intimacy in a way that is grounded and aligned with the new motherhood experience. Embracing the duality of being both a mother and a sexual woman. A practical exercise as a way to reconnect, heal, and bring compassion to your body and experience. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 90: Perfectionism is blocking you from intimacy, pleasure and partnered sex →69: The ultimate desire hack: how to have more sex in your longterm relationship →65: The power of surrender: unlocking deeper pleasure and presence →

Have you ever thought about the connection between your menstrual cycle and the cycles of life and death? In this episode, I continue the exploration of the topic of menstruation with part two of a three-part series. I dive into the symbolism of menstruation, its deep connection to the moon, and how your body mirrors the cycles of nature. You'll also learn how creating rituals around your menstrual cycle can bring healing, and empowerment, and even alleviate symptoms like PMS. Discover the wisdom that your womb carries and how to reclaim the sacredness of menstruation. Tune in for a deeper understanding of the magic and power of your womb! In this episode: The life-death cycle and its connection to menstruation How your first period (Menarche) sets the tone for your menstruating years The phases of your menstrual cycle and how they correspond with the moon The power of rituals in honoring your body and cycle Shedding societal shame and embracing the beauty of menstruation The eight phases of the moon and their connection to the menstrual cycle How modern life disrupts this natural alignment Rituals for tuning into your cycle and feeling connected to the moon's energy The symbolism of menstruation and its connection to life, death, and liberation How ancient cultures honored menstruation and why it's powerful to reclaim this wisdom today The sacred ritual of Menarche Let's connect! Join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 92: Menstruation part 1: A journey to menstrual empowerment and understanding →

What happens when you finally allow yourself to embrace your deepest desires fully? In this deeply personal and raw episode, I talk with my friend and former client, Faith Laux. Faith is a somatic sex and relationship coach whose transformational work helps people reconnect with the wisdom, intuition, and magic of their bodies, empowering them to thrive sexually. Today, Faith and I dive into the layers of healing, yearning, and self-discovery through the lens of kink. After being diagnosed with cancer, Faith experienced a life-altering realization: there were parts of herself she had suppressed, particularly in the realm of desire. This episode explores how acknowledging and pursuing Faith's long-held yearning for kink became a powerful tool for healing—not only for herself but also within her marriage. We discuss the importance of owning your desires, the distinction between kink and sexuality, and how kink doesn't always equate to sex. Whether you're familiar with kink or not, this conversation reveals how living fully aligned with your truth can unlock profound transformation and growth. This episode is about more than just kink; it's about desire, healing, and being honest with yourself and your partner. In this episode: How facing mortality can awaken dormant desires The importance of acknowledging your yearning, even if you can't fulfill it Navigating consent and communication in relationships Healing through kink and the different forms it can take Emotional release and catharsis in kink practices Misconceptions about kink and how it differs from the swinger community The power of vulnerability and intimacy in non-sexual kink experiences Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Pussy worship link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/606c5b3c156ede08a80af515 Connect with Faith: Visit her website Check out her Kink Curious Course Find her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/faithlaux Related Episodes: 77: Reclaiming Feminine Power & Energy with Sheila Kelley → 76: SHAMELESS - Exploring the Depths of Sexual Empowerment with Faith→

Why is understanding your sexual self the key to unlocking other desires and personal growth? In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of sexuality. I talk about how working through sexual blockages and limiting beliefs not only enhances your sexual life but also has a profound impact on your overall well-being. Drawing from personal experiences and coaching sessions in the "Shameless" program, I walk you through the stages of confronting and embracing sexuality. By understanding and expanding the capacity to handle uncomfortable emotions, women can achieve a liberated, empowered life. This episode is a call to prioritize pleasure, reclaim sexual agency, and take action to live the life you truly deserve. In this episode: The process of unblocking your sexuality for personal transformation How clarity and acceptance help shift perspectives and behaviors The importance of holistic sex practices and inner parts work Rewiring your emotional responses and embracing uncomfortable emotions Building capacity for uncomfortable emotions and expanding your sexual boundaries The connection between sexual agency and overall life agency Sexuality as a core aspect of human and feminine health The journey from a disconnected, immature sexuality to full sexual agency The role of sexual subjectivity and embracing sexual maturity How embracing sexuality helps you embrace other desires in life, such as new hobbies and self-expression Real-life transformations from the Shameless program How sexual liberation leads to increased capacity, confidence, and happiness across all areas of life Book recommendations Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Recommended books: "Pussy: A Reclamation" by Regina Thomashauer "Come As You Are" by Emily Nagoski Ph. D. Related Episodes: 77: Reclaiming Feminine Power & Energy with Sheila Kelley →76: SHAMELESS - Exploring the Depths of Sexual Empowerment with Faith→

Have you ever stopped to consider the profound relationship you have with your menstrual cycle? Welcome to today's episode! In this exciting first part of a three-part series on menstruation, I dive deep into the importance of discussing menstruation and the often-overlooked aspects of this natural process. We explore why menstruation is relevant in conversations about female sexuality and empowerment. I'll be reading a poignant poem about bleeding, sharing journal prompts, and encouraging you to embark on your own self-inquiry. My goal is to help you create a conscious relationship with your menstrual cycle and empower you to embrace this significant aspect of being a woman. Join me as we begin to unravel the stigma surrounding menstruation and seek to honor the cycles that shape our lives. In this episode: The importance of talking about menstruation Overcoming societal stigma around menstrual blood The importance of understanding your own menstrual cycle The impact of hormonal birth control on your menstruation Creating rituals and celebrations around menstruation Journal prompts for self-reflection and deeper understanding of your menstrual cycle Understanding the four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase The relationship between menstruation and female empowerment Reading of the poem "Women are tired of the ways men bleed" by Judy Grahn Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 64: Embracing your inner witch: remembering forgotten reproductive health and natural fertility awareness practices – interview with Siri Kalla → 83: How to release feelings of aversion and ickiness towards your lady bits →

How can touch transform your relationship and bring back intimacy in ways you never imagined? In today's episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of touch within relationships. After a long and much-needed summer break filled with family time, I'm back to discuss the art of touch, its importance, and how it can rejuvenate your connection with your partner, children, and even friends. This episode is packed with practical tips and techniques on how to cultivate a more intentional and sensual touch. Whether you're in a long-term relationship or navigating singlehood, this episode offers valuable insights into reigniting the spark through the often-forgotten language of touch. In this episode: - How touch can rekindle intimacy and connection, especially in long-term partnerships. - Understanding our biological need for human contact and how to satisfy it. - Practical techniques and tips on creating a sensual atmosphere, the importance of presence, and how to give and receive pleasure without expectation. - Exploring often-overlooked areas of the body that can bring immense pleasure. - How to lovingly communicate your desires and guide your partner during touch and massage. - How can incorporating more touch deepen your bond with your children? - Ideas for setting aside time for non-sexual sensual touch to nourish your relationship. - Encouraging more verbal and non-verbal communication during intimate moments. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 86: Sensuality vs Sexuality →65: The power of surrender: unlocking deeper pleasure and presence →

Today Erika is debunking one of the reasons why a lot of women are not having amazing sensual and sexual experiences, solo or partnered: The strive for perfection in sexual encounters, even if it's unconscious. If you tend to be too harsh with yourself and/or if you are in a long-term relationship, this episode is for you. Have you ever had the following thoughts? In order to have delicious sex and orgasms it all needs to be spontaneous and beautiful, the environment and mood must be ideal, there can't be any tension and you must get wet and horny immediately, If yes, that internal pressure on your body and pussy is blocking you from unparalleled sexual experiences and orgasms because it doesn't let you be fully present and get really intimate. When you are in a long-term relationship, it is not uncommon to leave the sexual experiences just for "when they happen." If they happen, there are strict expectations around them, and often the turn-on comes AFTER, but it is hardly ever maintained as a constant state of mind. Intimacy is about connecting, not perfection. Tune in and learn how to set the ground for consistency, maintain your turn-on, and eventually unlock unparalleled sexual pleasure and orgasms. In this episode: What is the big myth preventing you from experiencing sexual pleasure and orgasms. What's the enemy of delightful sexual encounters in long-term relationships. How to shift your mindset and "live" on the edge of having a fulfilling sexuality. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group Follow and reach out on IG Sign up to receive the BEST and most beautiful newsletter on the planet here Related Episodes 24: Harness your erotic power 22: An ancient practice that activates a dormant sexuality (Deer Exercise) 18: Super effective and empowered foreplay 08: The 5 Essential Tools to be TURNED ON

Why do we prioritize productivity over pleasure, and how can we shift our mindset to embrace both? In this episode, my goal is to encourage you to view sexuality as a vital part of your life and to rethink what it means to be productive. Nowadays, we have technology that helps us manage our daily tasks and free up time. How do you use that extra time? Self-care, particularly sexual self-care, is crucial as it significantly influences your relational well-being and romantic relationships. Let's delve into how you perceive productivity and its impact on your overall well-being, especially your sexual well-being. I hope this episode has inspired you to rethink your relationship with productivity and pleasure. In this episode: The conflict between productivity and pleasure in our sexual lives. The societal pressures and beliefs that make us prioritize productivity over self-pleasure and intimacy. My personal experiences and observations from my clients and course participants. The impact of hustle culture and the paradox of modern life's technological conveniences. The importance of reframing sex and pleasure as productive activities. Deconditioning the mindset that always equates self-worth with productivity. Practical strategies to integrate pleasure and self-care into daily life. The role of balance in maintaining a healthy, fulfilling life and sexuality. Addressing the fears and perfectionism that hinder our ability to enjoy pleasure. Journal prompts to help listeners reflect on their relationship with productivity and pleasure. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 65: The power of surrender: unlocking deeper pleasure and presence → 41: Healing journey from dormant pleasure to a rekindled life - Interview with Sofia →

Yay, another intimate, personal update episode! Motherhood is a 24/7 workout that's kicking my butt lately, and yet I love it! In this deeply personal episode, I share my experiences and reflections on balancing the intense demands of motherhood with the joys and growth it brings. This episode is all about the realities of juggling a thriving business, raising two young children, and navigating the complexities of life. From the beauty and exhaustion of motherhood to the growth and challenges in my marriage, I'm here to share it all. In this episode: Reflecting on the past year with my baby turning one and the physical and emotional demands of raising two young children. How I manage the dual roles of being a mother and running a successful business. A teaser about my amazing birth experience and plan to share more in an upcoming episode. Discussing the impact of postpartum challenges. Insights into the evolution of my marriage, from struggling to thriving, and the importance of communication and support. The importance of staying present and embracing each chapter of life. Overcoming feelings of guilt and embracing the abundance of love and success in my life. Upcoming travel and professional development plans, balanced with family commitments. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 79: A BTS of where I'm at personally and in the business →

Do you often feel disconnected from your physical self? Are you more critical of your body than appreciative? In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the profound relationship we have with our bodies. Join me as I explore the common experience of body disconnection in Western society and the cultural and religious influences that contribute to this separation. In this episode: The concept of being a body: Understanding the profound shift from "having" a body to "being" a body. The impact of this mindset on your overall well-being and self-perception. Mind-body connection: Exploring how the mind and body are inseparably linked. Modern science's recognition of the gut as the "second brain" and its implications for our understanding of consciousness. Cultural and societal influences: How Western culture and certain religious interpretations contribute to body disconnection and disassociation. The role of the beauty and marketing industry in perpetuating body dissatisfaction. The miracle of the human body: Celebrating the complexity and cooperation of the trillions of cells that make up your body. Reflecting on the biological marvel that enables us to live and thrive. Practical exercises for reconnection: Techniques for shifting your focus from incessant thinking to the sensations of your inner body. The benefits of integrating body gratitude and awareness into your routine. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 85: Empowering Narrative meditation → 71: Gut, vaginal and mental health and the power of meat stock with Kate Pope. →

Have you ever wondered how understanding the difference between sensuality and sexuality can enhance your enjoyment of life? In this episode, I dive into a very interesting topic of sensuality versus sexuality. We'll explore how these two aspects of our experiences are interconnected yet distinct, and how embracing both can lead to a richer, more fulfilled life. Because sexuality is vast, diverse, and filled with endless possibilities. Your sexual energy is your life force, enhancing your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. By intentionally aligning with this energy, you nourish and empower yourself. So get ready for an eye-opening discussion that will help you connect more deeply with your senses and sexual energy. Let's dive in and discover how to dazzle your life with sensuality and enhance your pleasure with a deeper understanding of sexuality. In this episode: What it means to be connected to your senses. Understanding the capacity for sexual feelings and expression. How sensuality and sexuality complement each other. Ways to incorporate sensuality into everyday life. Embrace your sensuality and sexuality to feel more confident and alive. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Embodied & Sensual Series link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a1d5251181890f30a54b91 Related episodes: 76: SHAMELESS - Exploring the Depths of Sexual Empowerment with Faith→ 50: Literary Erotica for Sexual Confidence and Sensual Power - Interview with Carly Pifer→

What if you could rewrite your entire narrative around sexuality and pleasure, transforming it into a source of healing and empowerment? In today's episode, I embark on a transformative journey through a guided meditation and visualization exercise aimed at reshaping our inner narratives around sexuality and pleasure. Adapted from Layla Martin's VITA coaching program, this practice will help you imagine growing up in a community with ideal values around sex, pleasure, and relationships. Tune in to explore how this exercise can heal deep-seated narratives and create a positive, empowering perspective on sexuality. In this episode: Visualizing an ideal community with positive sexual values Rewriting your personal narratives about sexuality Normalizing and celebrating sexuality in everyday life Embracing diverse sexual orientations and relationship structures Linking sexuality with spirituality and personal growth Exploring pleasure as a vital and lifelong companion Affirming safety and consent in sexual expression Honoring rituals around menstruation, sexual initiation, pregnancy, and birth Integrating and processing emotions related to sexual narratives Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 81: Guided Practice: A 10-minute Self-Love Ritual → 28: GUIDED PRACTICE: Love Rewiring Meditation →

Ever wondered about the transformative power within a birth story? Today, we embark on an extraordinary journey as my guest Moira shares her intimate and powerful experience of giving birth to twins and later, her daughter—an event that transcends the physical and delves into the profound realms of courage, joy, and celebration. Join us as we explore the sacred thresholds, the highs, and the lows, and uncover the remarkable transmission that every woman's birth story holds. I'm thrilled to welcome Moira, who graciously accepted the invitation to share her story on this episode of our positive birth story series. So, let's dive in and hear the incredible narrative of Moira's first and second births, a tale that resonates with the magic and strength within every birthing journey. In this episode: Background and Fear from Previous Birth of twins. The role of supportive midwives in her choice of a home birth. A detailed narrative of Maura's transformative home birth. The importance of, focusing on relaxation, trust, and connection with oneself for those preparing for childbirth. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 52: Ecstatic Birth - Interview with Sheila Kamara Hay → 55: How to have an orgasmic/ecstatic birth → 60: The sacredness of birth and healing birth trauma – interview with Sharon Moloney →

Ever wonder why you might feel a weird ick towards your lady bits? It's a question that surprises many women, but trust me, it's shockingly common. This episode of Yes Please dives deep into this very real experience and explores the reasons why so many of us disconnect from our feminine power center. We'll unpack the ick, the shame, and the societal messages that contribute to these feelings, and most importantly, I'll guide you through a process of healing and reconnection. So tune in and get ready to reclaim your sacred feminine space! In this episode: Why you might experience aversion towards your genitals. How societal messages and past experiences can lead to a disconnect. The breakdown of shame and societal messages behind these feelings. A process of reconnection and healing. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Embodied & Sensual Series link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a1d5251181890f30a54b91 Related episodes: 49: Pussy Worship →31: Everyday Sensuality Series: Sensual touch →

Today, I gift you another testament to the positive and uplifting home birth experience, with the hope that it will encourage pregnant women to approach birth with excitement and possibility. In this episode, I dive into Janneke's empowering birth story, highlighting the beauty and positivity of the birthing process. Janneke's story is an inspiration, inviting us to embrace the limitless potential of natural birthing. Tune in for an incredible home birth story with a hilarious plot twist at the end. In this episode: Shifting the narrative around birth: moving away from fear-based stories and embracing a positive and empowering perspective on birth. Recognizing that birth is inherently designed to be a beautiful and positive experience when undisturbed. Sharing Janika's personal journey of having a midwife-assisted home birth, tapping into her primal power and birthing her baby in a birth pool. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Embodied & Sensual Series link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a1d5251181890f30a54b91 Related Episodes: 53: My Birth Story → 52: Ecstatic Birth - Interview with Sheila Kamara Hay → 48: I'm Pregnant! →

Are you ready to transform how you see and treat yourself with a simple yet profoundly impactful daily ritual? This episode delves into the transformative power of a self-love ritual that will help uplift your mood, improve self-perception, and your overall wellbeing. This guided practice is designed to be flexible in duration and can significantly impact your relationship with yourself through regular application. So tune in for this magical daily self-love ritual and experience a deeper connection with yourself! In this episode: The potential of consistent self-love rituals. Explaining the three-part ritual involving mirror talk, breast massage, and shaking. Mirror talk - encourages positive self-talk and affirmation in front of a mirror. Breast massage - details techniques for a nurturing self-massage, highlighting the importance of touch. Shaking exercise - a full-body shaking method to release and activate energy. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community, Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Book a call with Erika The Pussy Power Orgasm edition link: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/p-power-o-edition Related episodes: 02: Self-pleasure vs. Masturbation → 04: Breast Massage: Foundation of Love & Power → 12: Everyday Sensuality Series - Sensual Shower → 16: GUIDED PRACTICE: Sensual & Loving Full Body Experience →

Have you ever pondered the possibility of birthing experiences that transcend fear and instead take you to the realm of excitement and empowerment? Today, I invite you to embark on a journey unlike any other as we delve into the captivating birth story of Briana, a fascinating experience of wonder and resilience. In this episode, Briana will share the details of her childbirth journey, where moments of psychedelic wonder, ancestral connection, and unyielding empowerment intertwine to create a narrative that defies convention. Tune in to listen to Brianna's transformative experience, discover the miracles of birth, and let's start redefining birth! In this episode: Briana shares her challenging journey with the removal of her copper IUD. The story of conception and her sickness-free pregnancy marked by vitality and energy. Transformative experience laboring in the tub, likening it to a psychedelic journey filled with ancestral connection and empowerment. Controlled breathing techniques and a primal scream during birth. Post-birth reflections on the dreamlike nature of her son's arrival and the profound connection felt between mother and child. The importance of sharing empowering narratives of childbirth. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community, Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Related episodes: 78: Embodying Birth: A Sacred Journey with Maha → 70: Positive Birth Story – A perfect and idyllic free birth with Chloe De Sousa → 68: Positive Birth Story – A relaxed, powerful and magical home birth with Gonne Beekman → 66: Positive Birth Story – A respectful, warm and pleasurable hospital birth with Matilda Leijon →

Eager to peek behind the curtain and see what really goes on in my personal life and business? Well, you're in for a treat with this special episode of "Yes, Please…" Today, I'm opening up about the ups and downs, the victories and challenges that have marked my path. From navigating motherhood to celebrating business successes and facing health hurdles, I'm inviting you to join me on this intimate journey of growth, empowerment, and radical authenticity. Join me, because we're diving deep into the heart of my world. Through sharing my experiences, I hope to offer inspiration, insights, and perhaps a dash of magic to enrich your own journey. In this episode: Personal reflections on growth and empowerment. Navigating motherhood and celebrating business successes. Health challenges I never spoke about before. The delicate balance of work-life integration. Future plans and aspirations for expanding offerings. Embracing life's seasons and honoring personal capacity. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community, Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Join SHAMELESS HERE Book a call with Erika The Pussy Power Orgasm edition link: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/p-power-o-edition Related episodes: 72: 2023 summary + intention for 2024 + SHAMELESS →

What if the birth was not just a physical event but a spiritual practice, a journey of profound consciousness? Well, our guest today, Maha Al-Musa, is here to guide you through this paradigm-shifting perspective. Today we have a truly special guest who has dedicated her life to unraveling the mysteries of birth, weaving together spirituality, lineage, and the profound essence of motherhood. So, stay tuned as we embark on this extraordinary exploration and I encourage you to ponder the profound wisdom shared today and explore the limitless possibilities of birthing with love and consciousness. Maha Al-Musa is the founder and creator of EmbodyBirth and BellydanceBirth Maha's signature childbirth education and preparation program for mothers-to-be and birth professionals since 1997. She is the author of Dance of the Womb: The Essential Guide to Belly Dance for Pregnancy and Birth book, international speaker, natural birth and breastfeeding advocate, and a mother to 3 beautiful children. In this episode: Maha'sPersonal Journey and Lineage. Breaking the narrative of fear, trauma, and pain associated with birth. Placing women and babies at the center of the birthing experience. Embracing birth as a spiritual practice and a conscious evolution of humanity. The importance of envisioning and choosing the right environment and support for birth. Patterns and Symbols in Birth. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Pussy worship link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/606c5b3c156ede08a80af515 Connect with Maha: The EmbodyBirth pregnancy and birth preparation program The EmbodyBirth online teacher training certification Her website Find her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/embodybirthinternational/ If you reach out to Maha and mention my podcast you get: $100 off the pregnancy program $200 off the certification xx Related Episodes: 64: Embracing your inner witch: remembering forgotten reproductive health and natural fertility awareness practices – interview with Siri Kalla → 60: The sacredness of birth and healing birth trauma – interview with Sharon Moloney → 55: How to have an orgasmic/ecstatic birth →

Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly harness the power of your feminine essence? Well, you're in for a treat today because I've got an extraordinary guest joining me on the show. Her name is Sheila Kelley. She's not your average guest! Sheila is a force to be reckoned with - she's the brains behind S Factor, an actress, author, and all-around body whisperer. I'm beyond excited to dive into a conversation with Sheila about her journey, her insights, and how we can tap into our deepest truths to unleash our radiant potential. So join in for a conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. In this episode: Sheila's journey and the genesis of S Factor The transformative power of movement and its role in feminine embodiment Discussing societal conditioning, shame, and the process of reclaiming feminine energy Exploring resistance faced in promoting feminine empowerment and strategies for overcoming it Reflecting on the ripple effect of individual empowerment on collective transformation The importance of reclaiming feminine power in today's world Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community, Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Connect with Sheila: Find her on Instagram Check out The SFactor Visit her website Links and resources Join SHAMELESS HERE Book a call with Erika The Pussy Power Orgasm edition link: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/p-power-o-edition Related episodes: 58: Pleasure reclaimed: embracing sexual empowerment and fulfilment with Endometriosis interview with Georgia Seymour-Smith → 41: Healing journey from dormant pleasure to a rekindled life - Interview with Sofia →

Ever wondered what lies beyond the surface of your sexuality? Or perhaps questioned the transformative power of embracing your deepest desires? Well, buckle up, because in this episode of Yes Please .., we're about to dive headfirst into the enticing world of sexual exploration and empowerment. Today I embark on a captivating conversation with Faith, delving into her incredible journey of self-discovery and liberation. From her experiences in Slut Academy to her transformative path in SHAMLESS, Faith shares how she's boldly owned her pleasure and sexuality, even in the face of life's most challenging obstacles, including a battle with cancer. Together, we explore the profound shifts experienced in SHAMELSS Mastermind, emphasizing the program's focus on self-acceptance, empowerment, and the unapologetic embrace of one's true erotic nature. So, whether you're a seasoned pleasure seeker or simply curious about what lies beyond the confines of societal norms, this episode promises to provoke thought, inspire growth, and ignite the flames of self-discovery. In this episode: Faith's journey of transformation in Slut Academy and SHAMELESS Overcoming cancer and chemotherapy, and embracing life with newfound vitality The empowering process of owning one's pleasure and sexuality The deep transformations experienced by women in the SHAMELESS program Embracing self-acceptance and empowerment beyond societal norms The profound healing and liberation that come from connecting with one's original essence Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community, Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group Follow and reach out on IG Sign up to receive the BEST and most beautiful newsletter on the planet HERE Links and resources: Join SHAMELESS HERE Book a call with Erika The Pussy Power Orgasm edition link: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/p-power-o-edition Related episodes: 73: Marcella's Journey Through SHAMELESS and the Story of Surrendering to Self→ 37: Finding acceptance, financial growth, and better orgasms- Interview with Marcella Kollman → 74: Transforming Relationships and Embracing Pleasure - Megan's Journey through SHAMELESS. →

There is a world of untapped sensations waiting to be discovered within each of us, a universe of limitless pleasure and empowerment. Although some may still be at the beginning of their quest, others may have already found the keys to these hidden passages. But no matter where you are on the path of pleasure seeking, there is an exciting method to reach your maximum potential, and it's called SHAMELESS. In this episode, Erika explores her unique program, an ambitious one-year initiative that has changed the lives of many women all over the world. You will discover the many ways group projects are beneficial and the incredible changes that happen to people who take part, so even if you aren't thinking about doing it right now, you should still listen to it. The magic of SHAMELESS is in the depths of pleasure that cannot be imagined. Engaging in sensual, life-altering, profoundly transformational work is at the heart of what Erika has to offer. Participants undertake a journey of deep introspection via a combination of discussion, hands-on activities, group sharing, and connection. The possibility for personal growth surpasses individual borders when one becomes a part of a community of women who share similar goals and journeys, whether it's sexual liberty, pleasure, or embracing shamelessness. Although individual sessions have their merits, group dynamics allow for more open and honest communication, which in turn can lead to personal growth via mutual witnessing. Add to the mix real, personal, and transformational hands-on work and you get a magnified growth potential. In this episode: What is SHAMELESS and who is it for. What's in it for you: content and delivery of the program. What life-changing effects can you expect from SHAMELESS. The results that women who have participated in SHAMELESS have experienced. How to know if this program is for you. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community, Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources Join SHAMELESS HERE Book a call with Erika The Pussy Power Orgasm edition link: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/p-power-o-edition Related episodes: 73: Marcella's Journey Through SHAMELESS and the Story of Surrendering to Self→ 37: Finding acceptance, financial growth, and better orgasms- Interview with Marcella Kollman → 74: Transforming Relationships and Embracing Pleasure - Megan's Journey through SHAMELESS. →

How can embracing pleasure and addressing deeply ingrained beliefs about relationships lead to profound personal transformation? Welcome to another episode of Yes Please …!! Today's conversation with Megan, a member of our SHAMELESS Mastermind program, delves into her transformative journey within the program and the profound shifts she experienced in her relationships and connection to pleasure. Megan's story serves as inspiration for anyone seeking growth and connection in their own lives. Let's dive in! In this episode: Megan's initial experience in the Shameless Mastermind program revealed the importance of pleasure in holistic wellness, challenging societal narratives that dismiss the myth of pleasure as unimportant. Megan's relationship growth. How she experienced newfound intimacy and the best sex of their relationship. Megan's battling the unconscious patterns of victimhood in relationships with men, leading to a deeper understanding of herself and her interactions. Megan's recognition of her codependent tendencies fosters a sense of self-compassion and empowerment. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: The Pussy Power Orgasm edition link: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/p-power-o-edition Related Episodes: 40: Reclaiming your sexuality as a personal growth journey - Interview with Carolina → 39: SHAMELESS - Magnify your capacity to feel pleasure and be powerful and orgasmic → 37: Finding acceptance, financial growth, and better orgasms- Interview with Marcella Kollman →

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to feel safe and surrender in sexual experiences? In this episode, we uncover Marcella's profound journey through the Shameless program, exploring the depths of her healing, self-discovery, and empowerment. From confronting past trauma to embracing authenticity and trust, Marcella's story offers invaluable insights into the transformative power of vulnerability and community support. Marcella's journey serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative potential of vulnerability and community. Her story inspires us to embrace our authenticity, reclaim our power, and journey towards healing and self-discovery with courage and grace. In this episode: Cultivating safety within oneself as a foundation for surrender and personal growth. Embracing presence, acceptance, and the healing power of vulnerability in sexual experiences and beyond. The transformative impact of community and nonjudgmental support in women's spaces, facilitating deep healing and connection. Contrasting the dynamics of one-on-one coaching with the transformative power of group dynamics and shared experiences. The profound transformations possible through intentional self-exploration, support, and the courage to live shamelessly. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Pussy worship link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/606c5b3c156ede08a80af515 Related Episodes: 40: Reclaiming your sexuality as a personal growth journey - Interview with Carolina → 39: SHAMELESS - Magnify your capacity to feel pleasure and be powerful and orgasmic → 37: Finding acceptance, financial growth, and better orgasms- Interview with Marcella Kollman →

What does it feel like to return to the mic after a hiatus? Today, I'm breaking the silence and sharing a personal update. Are you ready to catch up? In this episode, I break the silence after maternity leave, sharing personal updates, reflections on 2023, and intentions for 2024. It's a unique blend of vulnerability, celebration, and the joy of missing out. I also introduce Shameless, an exclusive program designed to explore the depths of your pleasure, power, and confidence. If you've been craving more from life, this program is your ticket to a year of profound growth and self-discovery. So, grab your coffee, join the conversation, and let's dive into today's special episode. In this episode: Personal Updates Reflecting on 2023: Explored newfound interest in cooking, learning about religions, and gaining understanding and respect. Giving birth, a planned home birth with unique experiences. The joy of missing out (JOMO). Intentions for 2024 Shameless Mastermind Program Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community, Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Join the Shameless waitlist: https://www.erika-alsborn.com/shameless-waitlist Related episodes: 40: Reclaiming your sexuality as a personal growth journey - Interview with Carolina → 39: SHAMELESS - Magnify your capacity to feel pleasure and be powerful and orgasmic → 37: Finding acceptance, financial growth, and better orgasms- Interview with Marcella Kollman →

Ever wondered about the secret link between what you eat, your gut health, and your overall wellbeing? Embark on a journey of self-love as we explore the transformative realm of gut health. My wonderful guest, Kate, widely known as the Wild Nutritionist on Instagram, joins me for an insightful discussion. From preparing for pregnancy to aiding the transition from breastfeeding to solid foods, Kate's expertise centers on the crucial aspect of gut health. Kate is a passionate advocate for the nourishing power of food. Kate's journey unfolds from a background steeped in dance and community work, where she discovers the profound connection between food and vitality. As a committed locavore, she brings to the table a wealth of experience in sourcing local, nutrient-rich foods and the power of regenerative nutrition. Kate is also the founder of a Regenerative Cooking School where she teaches gut health to mothers and their children. In this episode: The healing power of meat stock. The intricate connection between the gut and the brain through the enteric nervous system. The complexities of gut health, elucidating the effects of stress, toxins, and processed foods on the delicate gut lining. The concept of "leaky gut". The healing potential of meat stock. Practical applications of meat stock, seamlessly integrating it into daily meals. How does meat stock affect the sexual health of a woman? Aphrodisiacs and what they are! Whether you are navigating health challenges or simply seeking to improve your and your family's wellbeing the wisdom shared in this episode is bound to leave you inspired and informed. Enjoy the journey of nourishing yourself from within! Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Connect with Kate: https://regenerativecookingschool.com/ Find her on IG: @wildnutritionist Related Episodes: 64: Embracing your inner witch: remembering forgotten reproductive health and natural fertility awareness practices – interview with Siri Kalla

How can a birth, initially planned with a midwife's assistance, transform into an accidental, unassisted miracle? Join me in today's episode as I unravel another captivating birth story, reshaping the narrative from fear to excitement, from curse to blessing. In this series, I aim to share positive and uplifting birth experiences to inspire and empower women around the world. Today, we hear from Chloe, who embarked on a hypnobirthing journey and planned a midwife-assisted home birth which ended up with an unexpected, miraculous twist. Chloe's extraordinary journey reminds us that birth can be a transformative and magical experience, defying expectations and emphasizing the strength within. How has Chloe's story inspired you on your journey? Share your thoughts with us, and stay tuned for more empowering birth stories. In this episode: Practising hypnobirthing throughout pregnancy. The importance of planning your birth. A cosmic touch to the experience and an altered, blissful state during birth. Chloe's insights on the profound connection between a woman's innate knowledge and intuition during birth. The significance of safeguarding mental space during pregnancy and trusting the body's wisdom. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Embodied & Sensual Series link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a1d5251181890f30a54b91 Related Episodes: 66: Positive Birth Story – A respectful, warm and pleasurable hospital birth with Matilda Leijon→ 60: The sacredness of birth and healing birth trauma – interview with Sharon Moloney → 52: Ecstatic Birth - Interview with Sheila Kamara Hay →

In today's episode, I delve into the transformative power of sex in a partnership. Prepare to shift your perspective on the deeper reasons why we have sex and gain insights that can revolutionize your sexual experiences. So, tune in as I embark on a captivating journey to uncover the secrets of enhancing intimacy and pleasure. I hope that this episode will help you unlock the secrets to a deeper connection, satisfaction, and a more fulfilling sexual journey. In this episode: Encouraging women to effectively communicate their sexual desires to their partners. The value of regular sexual intimacy in long-term relationships. Sex deficit in modern couples: the common issue of busy schedules and distractions impacting sexual connection. Exploring how sex strengthens emotional bonds and fosters a sense of unity. New mental framework to address resistance and enhance sexual desire. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Pussy worship link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/606c5b3c156ede08a80af515

I change the narrative surrounding birth from fear to excitement, a curse to blessing, and negativity to optimism in this uplifting birth story episode. Join me as Gonne Beekam discusses her life-changing home birth experience and demonstrates the strength, independence, and profound connection that can be attained during childbirth. It's an empowering and simply magical, heartfelt conversation that hopefully will inspire many women to shift their perspective of what's possible at giving birth. In this episode: Challenging societal perceptions and embracing a new perspective on giving birth. Gonne's blissful and relaxed home birth journey - laboring throughout the night while her husband slept, honoring her desire for solitude. Deepening connection through prayer, meditation, and embracing her own inner strength and experiencing actual relaxation. Inspiring pregnant listeners and encouraging a positive outlook on giving birth. Recommendations for further reading and inspiration. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 53: My Birth Story → 52: Ecstatic Birth - Interview with Sheila Kamara Hay →

Join me as I demystify desire, empowering you to embrace your own authentic experience of spontaneous and responsive longing. In this episode, I explore the concepts of spontaneous and responsive desire, two different models of how humans experience desire. We discuss the importance of understanding these desires, embracing individual differences, and fostering self-awareness in order to enhance relationships and sexual experiences which in turn can lead to better self-compassion and more fulfilling relationships. In this episode: Mental arousal and its activation in the body. Differentiating between spontaneous desire and responsive desire. Normalizing the experience of both spontaneous and responsive desire and challenging stereotypes and avoiding judgment based on desire types. Enhancing self-awareness to better communicate desires in relationships and nurturing compromise and meeting each other's needs in partnered sexuality. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Pussy worship link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/606c5b3c156ede08a80af515 Related Episodes: 03: The Sexual Seasons → 05: Understanding sexual arousal (and lack of!) → Episode 08: The 5 Essential Tools to be TURNED ON →

In this episode, I kick off with the Positive Birth Story series, aimed at shifting the narrative around birth from fear to excitement, and from negativity to positivity. My guest, Matilda Leijon, shares her beautiful and empowering hospital birth experience. Join me as we explore the possibility of positive and pleasurable birthing, challenge the prevailing birth narratives, and learn how to reframe our thoughts and feelings about childbirth. This is a warm and uplifting conversation which opens the door to a new way of thinking about birth. In this episode: Shifting the focus from fear to excitement and from negativity to positivity in birth narratives Understanding the importance of sharing positive, empowering birth stories Exploring the potential for positive and pleasurable experiences during childbirth Matilda's experience of a beautiful, medicated hospital birth Matilda's spontaneous moments of pleasure and bliss during the birthing process Inspiring examples of what's possible when giving birth in a hospital setting Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Connect with Matilda: her Instagram @doulalej Related Episodes: 52: Ecstatic Birth - Interview with Sheila Kamara Hay → 48: I'm Pregnant! → 53: My Birth Story →

Would you like to explore the transformative power of surrender in your sexual and personal life? Then tune in to today's episode. Surrendering can profoundly shift your sense of self and your experience as a sexual being, enhancing pleasure, presence, and orgasms in the bedroom. But surrender also extends beyond the bedroom and can be applicable to life in general. Join me as I dive into this fantastic topic, unravelling the meaning of surrender and its impact on sexuality and personal growth. Let's embark on a transformative journey towards deeper surrender and fulfilment together! In this episode: Understanding the concept and dispelling misconceptions about surrender as submissive or giving up power. Exploring surrender as not arguing with reality and being fully present in the flow of sensations, both in sexual experiences and life itself. How surrendering to oneself, partner and the present moment can enrich sexual encounters, amplifying pleasure and alignment of mind, body, and spirit. Unveiling the missing key to experiencing deeper orgasms by cultivating a mind shift through surrender, addressing the psychological barriers to letting go. Exploring tools for developing surrender. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Embodied & Sensual Series link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a1d5251181890f30a54b91 Related Episodes: 46: Interview with Eva Beronius →33: A detailed description of the life changing practices in PLEASURE TREATS → 28: GUIDED PRACTICE: Love Rewiring Meditation → 42: 6 Holistic Sex Tools →

If you are inspired to explore and researched your options in reproductive health and natural fertility awareness methods, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Erika's guest is Siri Kalla. A modern witch (according to Erika), who teaches women all around the world how to understand their menstrual cycles, learn safe natural birth control, and learn how to truly nourish their bodies into resolving menstrual cycle health and fertility problems. Siri was born in Sweden but lives in Norway. Her work originates around menstrual cycle health and fertility from a functional medicine approach - meaning that she looks for root causes rather than just treating the symptoms. At the core of Siri's work is the wish to give menstruating people full sovereignty over their bodies. Understanding the menstrual cycle, fertility, and menstrual health is a human right and a basic necessity for a truly feminist society. She has been on her own journey of healing, understanding and befriending her menstrual cycle since 2009, took my certification as a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner at @justissecollege between 2013-2017, and founded Our Fertility in 2018 to be a container for this work. While discussing Siri's work, the conversation delves into the historical persecution of female power, embodied sovereignty, and wisdom held by women, midwives, and witches. In this episode: The historical background that set the stage for the current modern medical system, and how it impacts the knowledge we have about fertility. The weaknesses and issues with the current Western medical system in regards to female reproductive health, and the benefits of alternative methods. Siri's work in functional medicine and her wish to give menstruating people full sovereignty over their bodies. The importance of understanding the menstrual cycle, fertility, and menstrual health as a human right and basic necessity for a truly feminist society. The availability of natural fertility awareness methods, such as the Justisse Method, and Billings Method, as alternatives to conventional medicine options. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Connect with Siri: www.ourfertility.com Facebook and IG: @our.fertility

In this short and sweet episode, I explore the concept of defining your sexual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and how it can enhance intimacy in your relationship. The idea originated from a group coaching session in the Slut Academy course and offers a fun and useful mindset framework for sexual fulfilment. By setting measurable metrics and tracking progress, couples can open the door for non-judgmental conversations about desires, needs, and compromises in a relationship and improve their sexual connection. In this episode: Recognizing the value of setting sexual KPIs in relationships. Creating a system and defining what constitutes sexual success and fulfilment in a couple. Identifying goals related to frequency, quality, and emotional aspects of sexual intimacy. Exploring different components of sexual connection beyond intercourse, and emotional qualities that support a healthy sexual connection. Reflecting on the need for adjustments and improvements based on progress tracking. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Related Episodes: 44: Sexual growth mindset/Common sexual issues →

If you want to feel safe around men and genuinely crave to understand the differences between the two genders so you can improve your relationships - this episode is for you! In today's episode, I have the honor of hosting Alison Armstrong, an extraordinary woman whose wisdom has had a profound impact on understanding ourselves as women, relating to men, and cultivating positive partnerships. Alison's work is life-changing, helping us feel safe within ourselves and with the other sex. While we won't be able to cover every aspect of this vast topic in just one hour, this episode serves as a fantastic introduction to Alison's work and the transformative insights she shares. I highly recommend having pen and paper handy to take notes during this jam-packed episode, filled with empowering knowledge and wisdom. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that has the potential to change the way you perceive yourself, men, and your partnerships. Enjoy! Alison is a sought-after speaker and thought leader amongst people with the desire to live empowered lives. Her philosophy and approach are referenced and taught by other authors, speakers, business consultants and therapists. Alison Armstrong's exploration of human behavior began in 1991, with her decision to study men: “To find out how I was bringing out the worst in them. And hopefully, how to bring out the best.” Her success in understanding men naturally led to studying women's behavior and making vital connections between the two. As her work evolved over decades, Alison now illuminates human characteristics that precede and express themselves regardless of gender, age and upbringing. She distinguishes normal human instincts that compel both men and women to behave in ways that contradict and undermine our own purposes, goals, values, needs and relationships. Besides fulfilling the need to understand “Why” people behave as they do, Alison offers practical, partnership-based alternatives. Through her seminars, books, online programs and media contributions, she has been giving millions of people access to more fulfilling lives, loving relationships, stronger families and productive organizations. In this episode: Alison's journey of studying men and women to uncover the reasons behind their behavior and how it affects relationships. How to feel safe around men and what actually makes them angry!? Discovering the universal human instincts that influence behavior, regardless of gender, age, or upbringing. Recognizing how our instincts often lead us to act in ways that undermine our own goals, values, needs, and relationships. Alison's practical approach to fostering fulfilling and empowered lives, loving relationships, and stronger families. I highly recommend having pen and paper handy to take notes during this jam-packed episode, filled with empowering knowledge and wisdom. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that has the potential to change the way you perceive yourself, men, and your partnerships. Enjoy! Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Honey pot link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc Connect with Alison: www.alisonarmstrong.com Find her on IG: @thealisonarmstrong Related Episodes: 50: Literary Erotica for Sexual Confidence and Sensual Power - Interview with Carly Pifer→46: Interview with Eva Beronius →

Are you addicted to your vibrator? Then tune in to today's episode! In this episode, I delve into a topic that affects many individuals: vibrator addiction. While vibrators can provide immense pleasure and benefits, some people can become heavily dependent on them to experience pleasure and orgasm. I explore the concept of vibrator addiction, its prevalence among women, and the journey towards embracing new pleasure pathways beyond vibrator stimulation. I share the challenges, personal experiences, and strategies for overcoming vibrator addiction and finding fulfilment in alternative forms of pleasure. In this episode: Understanding vibrator addiction and its impact on pleasure The benefits and potential pitfalls of using vibrators Personal experiences and insights on overcoming vibrator addiction Exploring the possibility of non-vibrator satisfaction and pleasure Common patterns and issues associated with vibrator addiction Embracing a healthy relationship with vibrators post-recovery Tips and strategies for finding fulfilment without relying solely on vibrators Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Links and resources: Pussy worship link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/606c5b3c156ede08a80af515 Related Episodes: 51: My 6 Best Tips to Make Masturbation Happen →49: Pussy Worship →42: 6 Holistic Sex Tools →38: The 4 key pleasure techniques you need to know about →33: A detailed description of the life changing practices in PLEASURE TREATS →

In today's episode, Erika talks to Dr Sharon Moloney whose mission is to restore the sacredness of the female body, which is a microcosm of the Earth. It's an in-depth and inspiring conversation about the sacredness of the female body, menstruation and birth, and resolving birth trauma. This is a deeply moving and insightful conversation that will touch and inspire every woman. Dr Sharon Moloney is an author, speaker and women's health therapist, who guides women to find, reclaim and embody their sacred female power. When women love their bodies and activate their power, they access a potent form of biological leadership, which has a crucial role to play in restoring male/female balance to the planet. As a therapist, Sharon specialises in pregnancy loss, fertility therapy, couple-centred birth preparation, birth trauma, and reproductive surgery. Her work is informed by her PhD, which explored menstruation and birth as spiritual experiences. She believes that our female bodies are our most intimate connection with Nature and her book, Activate Your Female Power, is a guided journey into that intimacy. Her 7week online video program, based on her book, deepens the healing process through deep meditation practices and personal transmissions. In this episode: The role of female biological leadership in restoring balance to the planet. Pregnancy loss, fertility therapy, couple-centred birth preparation and birth trauma. Menstruation and birth as spiritual experiences. Restoring the sacredness of the female body, menstruation and birthing. The importance of embodying respect and honor for the female body. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Connect with Sharon: www.sharonmoloney.com Related Episodes: 17: Self reclamation, soul embodiment and a new kind of womanhood 13: Female power, Eros, and the inevitable passing of time with Julia Lally

Welcome to today's episode, where we embark on a unique journey of healing in the realm of sexuality. Join Erika as she explores the unique path that leads to healing while sharing her own experience with long-term bacterial vaginosis (BV) and recurrent yeast infections. Erika investigates how combining scientific knowledge with alternative healing practices can help you recover, gain power, and cultivate a deep connection with both you and others. In this episode: Discovering the power of somatic healing, energy work, and spirituality as transformative elements in the healing process. The frustrating challenges posed by vaginal infections, such as BV and yeast infections. Unveiling the connection between emotional and energetic factors and the development of vaginal infections. Emphasizing the necessity of addressing underlying emotional and energetic aspects to foster true healing. Appreciating the wisdom and consciousness of the body as a guiding force in sexual health. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Pussy worship link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/606c5b3c156ede08a80af515 Related Episodes: 43: Sex and Cancer - Interview with Faith Laux →41: Healing journey from dormant pleasure to a rekindled life - Interview with Sofia →

If you have been diagnosed with endometriosis but are looking for ways to feel empowered, reclaim pleasure and enjoy sex again - this episode is for you! Today, Erika is talking to Georgia Seymour-Smith, the founder and CEO of O Blooms. Erika and Georgia are delving into the topic of endometriosis and share Georgia's personal journey with the condition. From her diagnosis to her desire to maintain a healthy sexual relationship, they explore her challenges and how she overcame them. Georgia also discusses how her experiences inspired her to create a vibrator company that caters to people with endometriosis, allowing them to continue experiencing sexual pleasure even if penetration is no longer an option. Georgia battled painful periods since she was young. Despite seeking medical help, she was repeatedly told that her pain was normal. One morning, when Georgia experienced a new, excruciating pain in her abdomen and was rushed to the ER where she had emergency surgery to remove her appendix. Upon waking up, she was diagnosed with endometriosis, which made it hard for her to have a positive relationship with sex due to the pain it caused. However, Georgia didn't let this stop her. She discovered the transformative power of vibrators and how they could help her embrace her sexuality and find pleasure despite her condition. This inspired her to create O Blooms, a company that offers discreet and powerful vibrators designed to empower women to own their sexual wellness. Georgia's vision for O Blooms is not just about selling vibrators but pioneering a movement that celebrates and elevates women's sexual health and wellbeing. In this episode, you will also hear about: The importance of disconnecting intercourse from sex. Vibrators can help change that relationship. A holistic approach to sexuality. Celebrating and helping women have more pleasure, even in the presence of endometriosis, pelvic pain, and vaginal pain. Let's connect! Join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community –Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and Resources: Georgia's website: https://obloomsociety.com/ Georgia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CoaeOz2h27R/ Related Episodes: 16: GUIDED PRACTICE: Sensual & Loving Full Body Experience 36: Glass Dildo 101 – how a hard dildo can revolutionize your sexuality & pleasure.→ You can also listen to this episode and access the information, resources, and links mentioned in this episode here:

Are you one of those many women that find it hard to cum with your partner? In today's episode, Erika talks about the topic that creates a lot of suffering in women and in couples. It's an orgasm gap and inability to orgasm with your partner. It's something that is talked a lot about in mainstream media but those conversations are often too shallow. The reasons behind this problem are many and Erika shares her knowledge, experience and tools related to the issue. This episode will provide a broader perspective, clues to your situation and to solving your situation if you experience an orgasm gap or orgasm issues when you're having partnered heterosexual sex. It will also help you to find ways to understand and love yourself better. In this episode: Finding clarity on blocks that inhibits the unfolding of your orgasm. The trajectory of women's arousal. The importance of masturbation when teaching your body to orgasm. Negative emotions, internal inhibitions and self-judgement that stops you from cuming and practises to help you become more empowered and confident. How to start focusing on your own pleasure and stop people pleasing. How to activate your vagina. Emotional control and safety issues. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Embodied & Sensual Series link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63a1d5251181890f30a54b91 Related Episodes: 49: Pussy Worship →44: Sexual growth mindset/Common sexual issues →39: SHAMELESS - Magnify your capacity to feel pleasure and be powerful and orgasmic →36: Glass Dildo 101 – how a hard dildo can revolutionize your sexuality & pleasure.→

In this episode of the podcast, Erika is joined by Frida Trönnberg, a trauma-informed yoga teacher and somatic experiencing practitioner. She helps women with tension and pain in the pelvis and vaginal area to break the cycle of pain and enjoy pleasure in life again. Erika and Frida dive deep into birth trauma and its manifestation as physical pain and issues in the pelvic and vaginal region. Frida also shares her personal journey of healing her own pelvic floor tension due to a traumatic birth experience and birth injury. This is an insightful and empowering conversation on healing, embodiment, and befriending the body, regardless of whether you have experienced pelvic pain or tension or not. Tune in for great support on how to cultivate a sense of ease and pleasure in your body. In this episode: The prevalence of pelvic floor tension and pain in women, even those who haven't given birth. The need for proper investigation and competent help in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic pain and tension. The impact of birth trauma on women's sexual and pelvic health. The importance of having a relaxed pelvic floor for greater health and wellbeing. The role of yoga and somatic experiencing in healing trauma and releasing tension in the pelvic region. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Connect with Frida: https://heltunderliv.se Find her on IG: https://instagram.com/heltunderliv Related Episodes: 43: Sex and Cancer - Interview with Faith Laux →

Can giving birth feel ecstatic? Oh yes! It can even feel orgasmic! And if this sounds too good to be true, this episode is for you! It all comes to rethinking our perceptions of birth and incorporating pleasure and relaxation into the birthing process, which can lead to a more positive and empowering experience of giving birth for many women. It is already known that the negative perception of birth and the commonly-held belief that childbirth is a painful and traumatic experience for all women is a result of over-medicalization and institutionalization of the birthing process. Many women are often left feeling isolated and traumatized after giving birth, with the medical establishment and system setting the tone for the entire birthing experience. The truth is that birth was not intended to be painful, but rather a natural, innate capacity of women that should be honored without intervention. In this episode, Erika introduces the concept of orgasmic or ecstatic birthing, which involves using pleasure, relaxation, and surrender as tools to facilitate a calm and positive birthing experience. Women are hungry for positive birth experiences and can use these tools to reduce stress, fear, distractions, and blockages that prevent them from experiencing a calm and ecstatic birth experience. It's all about creating a different culture around birth that honors physiological birth, reduces the need for medical interventions, and ensures that women have a positive, empowering experience. In this episode: Giving birth does not have to be a painful and dreadful experience. Tools women incorporate to prep for ecstatic or even orgasmic birth. How to start learning to accept and honour your inner capacity of giving birth without any intervention as a woman. How to surrender and shift the mindset in order to experience orgasmic, raw and powerful birth. Let's connect! Join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community –Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Related Episodes: 51: My 6 Best Tips to Make Masturbation Happen → (Coming Soon) 48: I'm Pregnant! → 27: A quickie on motherhood and being sexual! → You can also listen to this episode and access the information, resources, and links mentioned in this episode here:

If you're experiencing numbness, emotional, physical, or sexual, you are not alone, many women experience different levels of disembodiment, and the good news is that you can overcome it. In this episode, Erika's guest, Priya Datta, shares her personal experience in navigating this challenging journey. Priya has developed a deep understanding of the importance of awareness, compassion, and self-love in the healing process and today, all her knowledge is available to you, tune in! Priya is a women's life coach and sound therapist. She uses trauma-informed practices, that are rooted in Tantra, to help clients shift from feeling numb, stuck, or ineffectual to feeling more fully alive. In a world where we're constantly bombarded with stressors and emotional triggers, it's no surprise that many of us have developed emotional numbness as a coping mechanism. This silent emotional drain can impact your relationships, career, sexuality and overall mental well-being. That's why it's crucial to recognize, understand, and take action, however, exploring the depths of your inner self to uncover what had been causing disembodiment or disconnection requires a gradual process that includes through self-awareness, embodiment, and cultivating tolerance for sensations and emotions in your daily life. Gradually reestablishing a connection with yourself is the most sustainable way to work your way through the insensibility, and out of it. In this episode: Break free from emotional numbness. Uncover your hidden protective mechanisms. Experience long-lasting healing by embracing positive experiences. Dive into powerful embodied healing practices and enhance your somatic resources. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and resources: Connect with Priya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-datta/ Related Episodes: 29: How to design a pleasurable life of ease and happiness - Interview with Raina You can also listen to this episode and access the information, resources, and links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.erikaalsborn.com/podcast/54

After betting her friends and family her son would be born five days late, Erika experienced a somewhat unexpected, intense, orgasmic, ecstatic birth, pushing her to her limits and challenging her to surrender to her primal self and to the power and wisdom of her womb. Tune in to listen Erika's beautiful birth story. During her first pregnancy, Erika knew she wanted a home birth without medical assistance, a natural self-led and baby-led birth. So she prepared herself mentally, spiritually and physically trusting that in time, her body would know how to do this. The female anatomy knows how to give birth, you know how to birth your children, your body does the work for you. The difficult part can be to trust her, but she knows. And that is exactly how Erika managed to have the birth she had envisioned, trusting herself. After that beautiful momend, shared with her husband, she birthed not only a baby but the mother too, and today she wants you to know that the narrative around childbirth can be different from what you have been made to believe. In this episode: The power of trust and bodily surrender during childbirth. Benefits of embracing pleasure, intimacy, and sexuality in a natural home birth experience. The positive impact of supportive partners and respectful midwives. Honoring the sacredness of birth through personal choices and meaningful rituals. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and Resources Read the blog: Want to have an orgasmic birth https://www.erikaalsborn.com/blog/want-to-have-an-orgasmic-birth Related Episodes 52: Ecstatic Birth Interview with Sheila Kamara Hay 27: A quickie on motherhood and being sexual! You can also listen to this episode and access the information, resources, and links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.erikaalsborn.com/podcast/53

Have you heard or thought that embracing ecstatic birth through body connection and pleasure is too good to be true? What if that's a myth? In this episode, Shayla Kamara Hay shares her journey of trauma healing and pregnancy that ended up in the discovery of a beautiful truth: a woman's body is capable of pleasure, ecstasy, and even transcendence during childbirth. Sheila is a MA, VITA certified trauma informed, somatic female sexuality and empowerment coach and the founder of Ecstatic Birth. She specializes in an integrative approach to sexuality and pleasure to support her clients in releasing blocks, feeling more, and opening to their fullest sexual expression- whether single, partnered, mothering or going through menopause. Sheila's work is centered around the conviction that the free flow of sexual energy is paramount to our vitality and wellness at every stage and age. A recognized visionary in childbirth education, Sheila has brought sexuality and pleasure to the forefront of birth preparation and support. She lives in Sands Point with her husband, 3 kids, dog and cats where she enjoys being immersed in the beauty of nature and having easy access to all NYC has to offer. Despite having experienced a traumatic birth when her first child was born, Sheila was able to uncover a powerful pathway to positive birth experiences. What she found was something far more extraordinary than she expected, childbirth can be a powerful, pleasurable, and expansive experience. Now she shares her knowledge with other people who are seeking to change their narrative of what childbirth is. In her Ecstatic Birth practice over the past 15 years, Sheila has empowered women, families and health care practitioners around the globe to elevate the experience of childbirth from pain to pleasure through body-based education and training programs, certifying Ecstatic Birth Practitioners™ in over 26+ countries. Sheila is a sought after speaker, advocate, teacher and writer, featured at Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts, Orgasmic Birth's Pain to Power program, Midwifery Today, the En*theos Academy, the Birth Institute, Huffington Post, and numerous other conferences, podcasts and publications. Sheila received her BA from Yale and an MA from Columbia University. Tune in to listen to this conversation, but mind you, what you'll hear could change your idea of childbirth forever. In this episode: The transformative power of ecstatic birth through developing a deep body connection and embracing pleasure. The importance of sexual healing and releasing trauma during childbirth preparation. Overcoming negative birth experiences to find closure, and even empowerment in future experiences. Positive birth experiences contribute to a broader systemic transformation. Let's connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn Links and Resources Read the blog: Want to have an orgasmic birth https://www.erikaalsborn.com/blog/want-to-have-an-orgasmic-birth Free Masterclass https://ecstatic-birth.com/essential-keys-live/ Sheila's website: http://ecstatic-birth.com/ Sheila's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticbirth/ Related Episodes 27: A quickie on motherhood and being sexual! You can also listen to this episode and access the information, resources, and links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.erikaalsborn.com/podcast/52