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What if there's nothing wrong with loving how you look—and everything wrong with a culture that shames you for it? In this fiery and empowering episode of Find Your Feminine Fire, I sit down with feminist author, speaker, and expert witness Leora Tanenbaum to unpack the truth behind slut shaming, sexual self-expression, and how we can raise the next generation with more freedom and less fear. Leora's new book, Sexy Selfie Nation, is a bold call to stop blaming women and girls for the culture that sexualizes and punishes them. It's time to stand up for autonomy, joy, and unapologetic expression. ✨ What nonconsensual sexualization is—and how it affects girls and women ✨ How slut shaming has evolved (and gotten worse) in the digital age ✨ Why it's misguided to blame girls for their selfies or outfits ✨ How to talk to your kids about bodily autonomy without shame ✨ The joy, power, and politics of self-expression online
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by all the advice about what you “should” be doing to keep your relationship hot and healthy as you age, you're not alone. In this fiery and refreshingly real episode, Amanda Testa shares why you actually can “half-ass” your way into better intimacy—and why tiny, consistent shifts often create far more connection than trying to Type-A your way into a perfect sex life. Amanda dives into the unrealistic pressures midlife women face (hello, anti-aging ads everywhere!), why perfectionism is the death of turn-on, and how to start rebuilding emotional and erotic connection even when resentment, busyness, and awkwardness have taken over. Because when love is still there? You don't need to blow up your relationship. You just need a new approach—one that's imperfect, real, and doable right now. Tune in to this episode, and you'll discover: Why you can't "Type A" your way to better sex (and what actually works instead) How to make micro-shifts that heal resentment and reignite intimacy A simple mindset shift that instantly improves the emotional atmosphere in your relationship How to use easy non cheesy connection rituals to bring warmth, playfulness, and touch back into your daily life Why giving yourself permission for awkward, messy, imperfect sex can be the gateway to true reconnection The power of celebrating small wins instead of fixating on what's missing If you're ready to: Feel closer to your partner again (without needing a 10-day retreat to Italy) Rekindle your sexual confidence (even if it's been a while) And finally feel like you're BOTH feet in (instead of one foot out emotionally)... Then this episode is the reminder you've been waiting for. You don't have to be perfect to create magic. You just have to be willing. Ready to feel alive, connected, and deeply turned on again? Let's explore what's possible together. Book your complimentary call here.
In this intimate and powerful episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast, host Amanda Testa brings you inside a special conversation with accomplished VITA Sex, Love and Relationship coaches as they explore how sacred sexuality can transform partnerships and personal growth.
What if reclaiming your pleasure was the key to unlocking your deepest confidence, your most powerful leadership, and your greatest success? In this episode of Find Your Feminine Fire, host Amanda Testa dives into a conversation that is more urgent than ever—why reclaiming your sexuality isn't just about feeling good, but about reclaiming your power. For centuries, women have been conditioned to shrink, suppress, and silence their desires—in the bedroom, in their careers, and in their lives. But here's the truth: A woman who fully owns her pleasure is a woman who cannot be controlled. Join us as we explore:
In this week's powerful episode, we dive deep into manifestation - but not in the way you might expect. Whether you're tired of doing all the "right" manifesting things without results, or you're a high achiever who's mastered external success but still feels something missing, this episode will transform your approach to creating what you desire. Listen in to discover: Why traditional manifestation techniques often fall short The crucial brain-body connection in manifestation How patriarchy and trauma affect our ability to receive The neuroscience behind effective manifestation Why pleasure is essential for powerful manifesting What You'll Learn: • How to work with the brain to get the most out of your manifestation • Why vision boards and affirmations aren't enough • How to overcome unworthiness and imposter syndrome • The connection between sexuality and manifestation • Practical steps to embody your desires Want more hands on support to bring in your most incredible 2025? Introducing "Turned On Wealth" - a 6-week ritual immersion into conscious manifesting. "Our body is a living, breathing wealth creation temple. Our pleasure is our power."- Amanda Testa
Join us as we dive deep into sacred sexuality with sex coach Amanda Testa, sharing our own journey of conscious intimacy alongside practical guidance for healing sexual trauma and embracing authentic pleasure. Whether single or partnered, discover how trauma-informed tantric practices can transform relationships and create more personal and interpersonal wholeness by breaking free from cultural conditioning and performative behaviors. From male performance anxiety to embodiment practices, we openly explore the challenges and breakthroughs in creating safe, conscious sexual experiences that honor both partners' wholeness.“The Art Of We” podcast with Krista Van Derveer & Dr. Will Van Derveer(0:00) Episode overview (2:18) From Debutante to Sex Coach: Unlearning cultural conditioning (4:26) Breaking free from people-pleasing patterns (7:16) Sacred Sexuality vs Tantric practices (13:46) Emotional safety in sacred sexuality (16:05) Addressing common misconceptions(21:51) Working through trauma blocks before accessing pleasure (28:05) Cultural messaging around sexuality(34:39) Bringing wholeness & authenticity to intimacy(40:27) Trauma-informed approaches to sexual healing (44:44) Redefining male performance and erectile health (47:35) Closing thoughts & resourcesReach out with your thoughts, experiences, and topics you want to hear about. We love hearing from our listeners!Resources Mentioned: Our Top 10 Relationship Agreements www.amandatesta.comPodcast: www.amandatesta.com/podcast/Free Gift: www.amandatesta.com/thegoods/Get in Touch: The Art Of We WebsiteThe Art of We Instagram Integrative Psychiatry Institute: Psychedelic Therapy TrainingRate, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts: If you want to show your support for this show, please consider rating and reviewing The Art of We on Apple Podcasts. To do that, open the Apple Podcasts app and search for The Art of We. Scroll to the bottom of the package and rate with 5 stars. Let us know your favorite part of the show by clicking “Write a Review.” While you're at it, follow the show so you can get the latest episode delivered to your phone weekly. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform.
In this episode of the *Find Your Feminine Fire* podcast, Amanda talks about how important it is to find moments of pleasure, even when the world or your personal life feels tough. She explains that pleasure isn't just a nice thing to have, but actually helps with healing from trauma by building resilience. Amanda shares simple, body-based practices that can calm the nervous system, focusing on small, sensory experiences and the value of having support. The episode also offers practical tips for bringing more pleasure into your everyday routine, encouraging listeners to see joy as a powerful way to resist and stay hopeful, even when things get hard. Key Takeaways: Pleasure isn't just a luxury: It's actually a tool for resilience, especially during tough times. Enjoying small moments of joy helps us heal and navigate challenges with more grace. Stress messes with your nervous system: Trauma can throw us into "fight, flight, or freeze" mode, making it hard to feel anything good. But gently inviting pleasure back into your life helps your body regain balance. Start small: Look for little moments of pleasure, like enjoying your coffee or taking a deep breath. These tiny joys can add up and help calm your nervous system over time. Your body knows what it needs: Pay attention to how your body feels, and move towards things that feel good in a gentle way. Whether it's petting your dog or just swaying to music, small positive actions help restore a sense of safety. Pleasure is a radical act: In hard times, choosing joy isn't about ignoring pain—it's about balancing it. Finding pockets of pleasure is a way to remind yourself that there's still goodness, even when things feel dark. Grab the free resources to support feeling safe when the world is scary HERE. Sign up here to receive your complimentary Sensual Self Discovery Kit Journal, Self Love Meditation, and Activation Practice
In this episode of 'Find Your Feminine Fire,' My husband Mark and I dive into the usual issues couples deal with, like feeling distant, having different sex drives, and lacking emotional closeness. We open up about their own experiences and offer real-life tips to dodge these problems, keep the intimacy alive, and bring back the spark in long-term relationships. We also talk about why sexual health, good communication, and taking care of yourself are so important. The episode highlights how being creative and putting in effort are key to keeping a loving and lively relationship. Key Takeaways from this Episode: Staying Connected Takes Work: Relationships can easily fall into routine and disconnection, especially with busy schedules and life transitions. It's crucial to actively work on staying connected with your partner through regular communication, shared activities, and quality time together. Alone Time is Essential: Finding alone time as a couple, even when life is hectic, is vital. This could mean getting creative with scheduling or finding small moments to be together without distractions, such as morning coffee talks, walks, or even just hanging out in the kitchen. Communication About Sexual Health: Open communication about sexual health issues like mismatched libidos or erectile dysfunction is important. These topics can carry shame but addressing them together can lead to finding solutions and strengthening your relationship. Balancing Parenthood and Partnership: Balancing being parents and partners is challenging, especially when children are at home more often. It's important to find ways to maintain your relationship, such as setting boundaries with children about needing adult alone time and involving them in understanding the importance of a healthy relationship. Intentional Screen-Free Time: Reducing phone and screen time, especially during moments meant for connection, can significantly improve the quality of your interactions. Consider having electronic-free zones, like the bedroom, and leaving phones behind during dates or walks to stay present with each other. — If you are ready to take the next step in reigniting your passion and enhancing your relationship, head over to www.amandatesta.com/thegoods to get started. Sign up here to receive your complimentary Sensual Self Discovery Kit Journal, Self Love Meditation, and Activation Practice
What's the one thing I can do, such that doing it will make everything else easier or unnecessary? Today on the pod my husband Mark and I are sharing how prioritizing your relationship can make everything else in your life better. This episode was inspired by the book, "The One Thing" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. We talk about the power of focusing on one important thing at a time and explore how prioritizing your relationship can have a ripple effect on your whole life. Liisten in to discover: The Power of One Thing: Learn how zeroing in on one priority—like your relationship—can simplify everything else. The Multitasking Myth: Discover why multitasking isn't as effective as we think and how focusing can improve your life. Daily Life Impact: See how a strong relationship boosts your success at work, with your kids, and in your community. Vulnerability & Communication: Find out why being open and communicating well with your partner is crucial. Setting Boundaries: Get tips on creating boundaries with technology to strengthen your connection. Having Fun Together: Embrace playfulness in your relationship for more joy and intimacy. — If you are ready to take the next step in reigniting your passion and enhancing your relationship, head over to www.amandatesta.com/thegoods to get started. Sign up here to receive your complimentary Sensual Self Discovery Kit Journal, Self Love Meditation, and Activation Practice
Today I'm diving deep into exploring how we can move from feeling drained to feeling energized in our skin. Growing up in a culture that often teaches women to dim their light and prioritize others' needs, I understand firsthand the challenges of feeling overwhelmed and disconnected from our innate potential for fulfillment. But here's the thing: it doesn't have to be this way. There's a proven blueprint for reclaiming our vitality and pleasure, and I'm here to guide you through it. In this episode, I introduce a four-phase blueprint for reclaiming power and vitality, covering topics such as clarity, compassion, boundaries, and the importance of tuning into one's body and desires. Each phase builds upon the last, creating a strong foundation for a life filled with pleasure and vitality. So, if you're ready to embrace your feminine fire, to reclaim your sensuality and vitality, then join me on this journey from exhaustion to ecstasy. Let's rediscover the joy of being fully alive in our bodies and fully present in our lives. Thanks for tuning in!
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Are you longing to reignite your passion and enhance your intimate connections? In this week's Find Your Feminine Fire podcast episode, I'm revisiting my very first episode, from six years ago! In the premiere episode, I share more vulnerably about my personal journey from feeling disconnected and overwhlemed to sensually alive and deeply connected to myself and my relationship. Tune in to discover how to embrace your pleasure, heal your relationship with your sexuality, and step into your true, confident self. This enlightening conversation, hosted by my dear friend Rachel Rose, is filled with practical tips and compassionate advice, guiding you to rekindle your inner flame. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by life's demands or seeking to deepen your relationships, tune in and you'll gain a lot of inspo from this episode! Want to stay connected? Join my email list for a very special sensuality activation practice HERE.
Have you ever wondered how your health and nutrition plays into your Feminine Fire? If you're seeking ways to nourish your spirit, body, and mind, you're in for a treat with our latest conversation. In this episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast, I'm thrilled to sit down with Thais Harris, a board-certified holistic nutritionist who helps clients cultivate deeper self-love as the guiding principle in making dietary and lifestyle improvements. Thais's journey from the world of graphic design and acting to holistic nutrition is nothing short of inspiring, driven by personal health challenges and family experiences. It's a story that speaks to the transformative power of food and self-care. Together, Thais and I dive deep into the intricate connections between nutrition, stress, and overall well-being. We explore how our food choices can significantly impact our health, vitality, and even our emotional state. Thais shares eye-opening insights into the importance of traditional diets and the role of joyful movement in nurturing our resilience and vibrancy, and creating better relationships. Listen in to discover: ✨ Uncover how stress impacts health and learn strategies to combat its effects through nutrition. ✨ Conscious eating and practical tips on making mindful food choices that align with your body's needs and your soul's desires. ✨ Getting your family on board, and how to guide your children towards nourishing food choices in a supportive, non-restrictive manner. ✨Embracing menopause and advice on using nutrition and self-love to navigate this transformative stage gracefully. ✨ How improved eating improves relationships, and much more! Grab your favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and join us in this enlightening conversation. It's time to unlock the secrets to fueling your feminine fire through the power of nutrition and self-love.
If you are in a relationship or desire a relationship... don't miss this episode. Amanda Testa is a trusted healer, teacher, and guide who's served hundreds of clients over the years with masterful skills in coaching, pleasure embodiment, and somatic trauma resolution. She is also the host of the podcast, Find Your Feminine Fire. Amanda guides her clients to tenderly heal their relationship with their sexuality, shamelessly embrace pleasure, own their sexy confidence, and cultivate deeply connected relationships. Tune in for an exploration of: Amanda's story of becoming a sex coach during motherhood How to reignite desire, connection, and attraction in a relationship How to determine when a trigger means more inner work is needed or that the relationship itself may be unaligned Navigating feelings of repulsion, resentment, defensiveness, and blame Sensual self-care The sexiness of effort How to truly open your heart to another person How to be in devotion to truth above all Conscious uncoupling How to actually trust yourself and trust life How to have the hard conversations and handle conflicts Viewing conflict as an opportunity for intimacy, empathy, and growth How to find the unmet need beneath your triggers Why breakups are not failures How to prioritize and nurture your relationship CONNECT WITH AMANDA: Website Podcast Instagram Facebook YouTube CONNECT WITH NADINE: ✨ NYC retreat on December 28th ✨ Website and current offerings Instagram: @bloomwithnadine TikTok: @bloomwithnadine If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show! If you screenshot your written Apple Podcasts review and email it to nadine@bloomwithnadine.com, you'll be sent a free transformational masterclass and will be automatically entered for a chance to win a private somatic coaching session with Nadine! Winners will be randomly selected and notified via email. Gift yourself beautiful crystal pleasure wands, yoni eggs, CBD arousal oils, & more: ♡ Foria (Use code NADINEHAMILTON20 for 20% off) ♡ Waands (Use code NADINEHAMILTON for 10% off) ♡ Yoni Pleasure Palace (Use code BLOOMWITHNADINE for 10% off) [Episode music is by DJ Operator]
In the dynamic, often overwhelming whirl of life, it's not uncommon to find ourselves grappling with a lost sense of sexual desire. In this week's episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast, I'm delving into this delicate and profound topic, offering insights and strategies for those who find themselves whispering, “Help, I've lost my libido. What do I do?” Listen in to discover: ✨Understanding the nature of libido ✨The multi-pronged causes of diminished desire ✨ How lifestyle foundational affects libido ✨ Practical strategies for revival ✨ Why solving the problem doesn't happen overnight ✨ How to embrace the continual quest for pleasure and more! If you loved this episdoe, please share with a friend! Get your sensuality activation here.
How is your libido? How is your connection with your sexuality in your body? Maybe you are feeling completely disinterested? Maybe you are always feeling too tired or too bloated or too frustrated to indulge this side of yourself? Maybe you wonder if you just aren't a very sexual person or if something is wrong with you, or maybe you you say something to yourself that I used to say all of the time which is “if I just lost the weight, or just felt better about my body, I would feel more comfortable being intimate…” These are important questions and no matter what you are feeling, I can promise it is normal, and it's even more normal for this to come up in perimenopause because of the impact on our brains and bodies with the shifting of these hormones… If this resonates then this episode is for YOU. Tune in to learn: Whether your low libido is hormonal or something else How to create space for your libido to come back How to begin to stoke that fire again Learn More From Amanda Here: FREEBIE: www.amandatesta.com/thegoods/ WEBSITE: www.amandatesta.com PODCAST: www.amandatesta.com/podcast/ INSTAGRAM :https://www.instagram.com/abtesta/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/amandatesta *************************************************************************** GET RESULTS NOW: Download my Daily Hormone Checklist https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/DailyHormoneChecklist Grab the Foundations Of Synching With Your Cycle Guide https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/foundationsofsynchingwithyourcycle Apply for 1:1 Coaching, Learn more about The Perimenopause Posse or get on the waitlist for Midlife Mojo HERE. Rate, Review and Follow on Apple Podcasts “I had no idea and am learning so much from Bria on The Period Whisperer Podcast.”
Want to enjoy deeper, more connected relationships, including the one with yourself? If you're looking to discover simple ways to help your relationship thrive, then this episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast is a must listen. This week, I have the pleasure of speaking with none other than the legendary Dr. Alexandra Solomon! She doesn't just understand love; she embodies it, champions it, and turns it into an art form with her powerful framework of Relational Self Awareness that's touched millions of lives across the globe. Now, if you've ever thought - 'How do I keep that spark alive, both with my partner and within myself?' or 'How do we bounce back stronger from those inevitable moments of disconnect?', then you, my friend, are in the RIGHT place. Dr. Solomon and I are diving deep into her latest masterpiece, "Love Every Day", shedding light on nailing conflict resolution, understanding relational self-awareness, and—this is a biggie—how to maintain that oh-so-essential sense of self in a committed relationship. We're not just talking love; we're talking a journey of self-love and self-awareness that translates into a richer, deeper connection with others. Get ready to find the answers and soak up a ton of wisdom on cultivating love that is as enduring as it is joyful. This is YOUR time to explore, learn, and most importantly, to love, every single day. Let's dive into all the juicy deets on this soulful episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast - your catalyst for all things love, connection, and intimate partnerships. Listen below, or tune in via: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your fave pod player. Liked this episode? Please take a moment to rate and review, and share with a friend!
In today's episode, we're diving straight into three potent ways to rekindle your desires and rediscover your inner spark. It's time to rev up your desire! As the seasons shift and we embrace the renewed energy of the back-to-school period, it's the perfect time to refresh our routines. Imagine you're the caretaker of your soul, tuning in and tending to its needs with intention and care. Life's challenges might occasionally overshadow our inner vibrancy. But through understanding and self-compassion, we recognize these moments and the growth they bring. And remember: deep within us is the power to make choices that truly align with who we are. Ready to reignite your passion and pave the way for a more connected, fulfilling life? Listen in for 3 simple yet transformative steps to reconnect to your Feminine Fire, and feel your desire spark. ______ Want support in REAL time to Reclaim your desire? Join us for the FREE 3 day Awaken Your Sensual Power event, learn more and RSVP Here.
Often, in the myriad twists and turns of our life journey, we find ourselves compartmentalizing various aspects of our lives. When we are working, we are working, when we are playing, we are playing. We separate our passions from our responsibilities, our dreams from reality, and most critically, our pleasure from our money. But what if I told you that there's an untapped reservoir within you, where your sensual desires and your financial aspirations intertwine seamlessly? In this week's pod, we explore the intimate dance between our self-worth, pleasure, and money. Our relationship with money isn't just about numbers in a bank account; it's an extension of our relationship with ourselves. It's about our desires, our fears, and our profound yearning for joy, connection, and satisfaction. When we allow ourselves to truly embrace pleasure, not as an indulgence but as a necessity, we pave the way for an enriched understanding of our financial selves. As you listen in, I'll invite you to reflect on your own experience. How do your sensual experiences shape your perceptions of worth? How has society's narrative on pleasure influenced your financial decisions? And most importantly, how can we collectively shift towards a paradigm where our pursuit of pleasure empowers our sense of worthiness, and financial growth? Lastly, if this topic resonate with you, consider deepening your exploration by joining our sacred sensual self care community, "The Pleasure Foundation". This September, we're delving into the intricate dance of pleasure and money, and we'd love to have you with us.
Your Ultimate Guide to a Pleasure-Filled, Stress-Free Summer Do you constantly find yourself wishing for more time? If yes, then this episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast is your ticket to serenity amidst the summer frenzy.
How to stay up when your partner is bringing you down. Do you often feel drained of energy and happiness because of your partner's constant negativity? If yes, then this episode is for you. Many clients come to me wanting to feel more connected in their relationship, but feel their partner is unsupportive. Tune in to this episode to discover: - Excellent tips to take care of yourself, and protect your energy and happiness even if you feel you're stepping into a cloud of negativity when you walk in the house. - How to set boundaries with your partner, practice self-care, and not take their negativity personally. You don't have to suffer in silence when dealing with a negative partner. By listening to this episode, you'll discover practical steps to nourish yourself and maintain your emotional well-being in the face of negativity. >>> Want more stragies for protecting your energy and joy? Check out The Pleasure Foundation Membership to get specific somatic practices to protect your energy, and feel better in your own skin starting now.
Get ready to spring into a new season of sexual vitality! On this week's podcast, we'll be exploring the many ways you can "spring clean" your sexual mindset, body, and energy to bring more pleasure and joy into your life. First up, we'll dive into the importance of addressing shame and negative self-talk when it comes to sexuality, and share strategies for clearing the mental clutter that can hold you back. Next, we'll explore how physical activity and self-care practices can help jumpstart your libido and enhance your sexual health. From understanding your anatomy to increasing your oxytocin levels, we'll give you specific tips for boosting your sexual energy and getting your groove back. But that's not all - we'll also delve into the energetic side of sexuality, exploring the power of clearing stagnant energy and working with your sexual energy to cultivate deeper connection, intimacy, and pleasure. So whether you're looking to reignite the spark in your long-term relationship, explore new desires, or simply prioritize pleasure and self-care in your day-to-day life, this episode has something for you. By the end of the episode, you'll be armed with practical tools and insights to help you take your sexual wellness to the next level.
Reigniting a bond with an old friend after a long time apart can be a truly special and nostalgic experience. Did you know that you can have a similar experience with your own body? That's right! Just like an old friend, your body has been there for you through thick and thin, and is always ready to welcome you back with open arms. In this episode, I'm going to take you on a journey of self-discovery and self-care. You'll learn how to reconnect with your body and treat it with the love and respect it deserves. From simple breathing exercises to mindfulness practices, I'll share easy and effective ways to help you get back in touch with your physical self. So, come along and join me on this exciting adventure as we befriend our bodies, and rediscover the joys of self-connection.
In my experience, I've found empowerment and focusing on health are key to finding more joy and pleasure. And, it's very real that this culture in which we live in, there is a high probability that when you move to explore what feels good, the imprints of past trauma or violation, even culturally and collectively will show up. It's important to recognize the pervasiveness of trauma in the world and seek to be responsive to this reality. In this episode I'm sharing why trauma informed care is so important, especially when working with sexuality, what you can do to advocate for yourself in situations so you can feel more comfortable, and what you can do to invite in more compassion, curiosity, and care in your own pleasure explorations.
Want to know the concrete steps to finding your desire and pleasure again? Maybe you just want to keep the motor humming and expand your current pleasure potential Welcome to Minisode #3 of 6 It starts with understanding what pleasure means to you. And making it easier to access with simple, practical steps. Listen in to this Minisode #3 of 6 as I share more about the process to pleasure, and the steps I find most effective. Missed the earlier Minisodes? Catch them here: Minisode #1: 80s Parties and Reviving Your Desire Minisode #2: What to Do When Pleasure Feels Impossible _________________________________________________________Are you ready to create the Foundation of Pleasure in your life? My pleasure membership is starting in 2023! This will be a space dedicated to cultivating your sexual aliveness, sensuality, and nervous system regulation. You'll enjoy monthly Pleasure Rituals guided by me and my guests, as well as community support, live events, and much more. Get more information and join us HERE!
Ever feel like you've just lost your mojo? Sometimes a good dose of ole fashion fun can do the trick! Listen into this mini-episode as I share about reconnecting to my desire thru an 80s party, and what you can do to invite in more fun and aliveness when you're feeling down. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Are you ready to create the Foundation of Pleasure in your life? My pleasure membership is starting in 2023! This will be a space dedicated to cultivating your sexual aliveness, sensuality, and nervous system regulation. You'll enjoy monthly Pleasure Rituals guided by me and my guests, as well as community support, live events, and much more. Get more information HERE!
As I was driving my kiddo to school yesterday, the Mariah Carey song, "All I Want For Christmas is You" song came on, and I started to think about how so many women identifying people have a hard time knowing what they want. Listen into this episode as I share why it can feel hard to know what you want, how to learn to tune into your needs, and how to TRULY get what you desire. You'll learn how to tune into what you really want, how to ask for it, and then, how to open to receive your desires. Enjoy!
This time of year is perfect to take a look at the rhythms of your life. As we honor the ending of summer and the back to school season, it can be a powerful time to embrace movement and transition. Listen into this episode to learn how embrace the Groundskeeper archetype in your own life, and I share an easy ritual to honor your summer, and move into this next season with support to thrive.
Want to stop second guessing yourself and your worthiness ? If you're looking to grow your self trust, then listen in to this episode! I'm going to share why so many women identifying people suffer from “not enoughness” and lack of self trust, and how to build this muscle to feel more confident and have more trust in yourself.
If you're feeling uncertain or constantly in survival mode due to the current state of our world, and you're looking for ways that you can move from feeling so overwhelmed to feeling more stable, secure, and resourced in your nervous system, then you're going to love this week's podcast episode. In today's episode, I'll take you through a Simple Pleasure Practice to bring you back to your magical self and help you reconnect to your own being through a sense of pleasure. This Simple Pleasure Practice will help you reconnect to your center and connect to pleasure in whatever way feels right for you. Remember, we need to discover our connection to the power that pleasure can bring us now more than ever.
Have you ever felt like losing weight would make your sex life hotter? A lot of women feel that way, but it's *so* important to be aiming for your best life no matter your body size. In this episode, Sex+ Relationship Coach Amanda Testa will share her insight into creating incredible intimacy while you're on a journey to loving your body. Show notes: https://laurenchante.com/index.php/2022/06/22/how-to-feel-better-about-your-body-during-sex/
There is often mixed messaging when it comes to female sexuality. Rediscovering sexual desire during major life transitions can be difficult. This episode empowers women to embrace their feminine fire at any life stage. Amanda Testa, Southern Belle turned Sex Coach, is a soulful, heart-centered expert when it comes to sex and relationships. She helps overwhelmed professional women and couples reconnect to themselves, their libidos, and their partners. Her unique proven process, The Feminine Fire Method™ combines neuroscience and nervous system regulation, with ancient practices to help women heal their relationship to their sexuality so they can eliminate shame and guilt, own their confidence, feel like a Goddess in their skin, and have the deeply connected relationships they desire. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Amanda's personal transition and how she rediscovered her feminine fire after the birth of her daughter How sexual energy is a reflection of your health and vitality How Amanda developed her coaching program to be effective at connecting women to their feminine fire The importance of slowing down and being present and taking a deep breath How cultural conditioning plays a role in how you show up sexually in your relationship How to have a sensual wellness practice to connect to your own body How to work with your partner to deepen your physical connection How to move past unnecessary shame that holds you back Links Mentioned in This Episode: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Podcast
If you desire more connection and intimacy, but feel flat when it comes to the desire department, then listen into this episode, as I share some simple, easy and fun tips to fire up your libido.
How did one woman go from conservative southern Baptist to a sex, love, and relationship coach? In today's episode, Amanda Testa will tell her fascinating story and talk about her work to help women reconnect with their bodies. She'll give you tips and tricks to rediscover your sensuality while tapping into the deepest parts of your desires. Amanda will also share an on-the-spot meditation to help you activate the 3 energy systems. With the practices you learn in this episode, you're sure to gain more confidence, pleasure, and radiance in your everyday life! Key Topics/Takeaways: Practices to help light up your sensuality. Tips for men to become more in touch with their bodies. Building a self-care practice. Dissolving personal blocks. Tantra. How to use a jade egg. Bringing playfulness back into sex. Taking personal responsibility for your pleasure. Where to Find the Guest: https://www.amandatesta.com/ @abtesta Get a free sensuality activation! Memorable Quotes: “It's really up to us to find our joy and tap into the awareness of what is pleasurable and to luxury in that and accentuate that in our daily lives.” (13:02, Dr. Sarah) “When you're in the moment, it can be so much easier to connect. You can really be present with one another and be aware of what your partner is doing.” (13:59, Amanda) “Imagination creates our reality, ultimately. So we've got to start imagining.” (16:13, Dr. Sarah) “I think self-compassion is the number one key to moving forward and healing when it comes to sexuality, because it's so easy to be hard on ourselves.” (17:36, Amanda) “What I think is the number one key with any relationship is, as we said, back in the beginning, what is it that you need? Can you communicate what you need and can you receive what you need?” (38:40, Amanda) Join the Are You Satisfied? Patreon Community: https://bit.ly/AreYouSatisfiedPatreon
Would you like to master the art of flirtation in your relationship? If you're looking to keep the playful spark alive and well, this skill is a must. This week on the pod I'm going to show you why flirting can be so fun and share 5 ways to get better at it starting today.
On this week's pod, I'm going to share with you why pleasure is vital nervous system care. It is not a luxury. It is actually a need for our systems to have more resilience in this crazy world, and some easy ways to invite in more pleasure and to cultivate a sensual self-care practice so you can get your daily dose of pleasure, your daily dose of vitamin P.
If you're ready to enhance your sex life, you're going to LOVE today's episode. I'm your host Amanda Testa, and I'm thrilled ot introduce to my guest today, Taylor Sparks. Taylor (aka Mariposa) is a passionate erotic educator and sex goddess, certified in both holistic aromatherapy and human behavior. With over a decade of experience in the natural skin care/cosmetics industry, Ms. Sparks launched OrganicLoven.com, one of the largest BIPOC owned online intimacy shops. Organic Loven specializes in improving adults' sexual health/wellness and enhancing their sex lives via their organic intimate body products, body-safe sex toy materials, sex-positive books, and erotic educational seminars.
In this week's pod I'm sharing some great tips on resolving conflict in your relationship, and also kind of understanding how we may play a part in our relationship conflicts unknowingly, and what to do about it.
So many clients and friends have been asking me about the Netflix series Sex, Love and Goop. I wanted to share some reflections on what I loved, and how you can use this series as a conversation starter in your own relationship. I want to shout out those brave couples who were willing to go on camera, as these are issues I see all the time with my clients as well. Parenting has killed the spark, couples have different styles of connection or "mismatched" desire, and people who want more skills and confidence in their bodies and in the bedroom. We often struggle in this area because these are things we aren't taught coming along! The good news is that if you have a desire to improve things in this area of your life, it is so possible!
In this week's pod, I'm explaining 4 big reasons women struggle in their sexuality, and what you can do to find more satisfaction in your sexuality.
It's easy to be in love when things are smooth sailing, but how do you keep the compassion and kindness alive when things get rough? Tune into this episode as Mark and I share some tools that support us to reconnect and choose love in our relationship even during the challenging times. Mark and I just celebrated our 11th anniversary, and it certainly didn't look like we expected it too. We have however had a powerful year of growth and challenges, that have made us closer. Recording this episode was a little slice of real life, and some of the tools that have helped us navigate the waves. If you feel like you could use some extra support in your relationship, you can book a support call HERE.
Do you WANT to want to ... but just don't? Are you missing your libido, and the spark you once had? This episode is going to share some simple tips to reclaim your desire starting today! (and hint...it's not as hard or scary as you may think)
For many midlife women, it is a rocky relationship that feels separated, disconnected, and discouraging. Embodiment and owning our sexuality is an invitation to dive into the separation and finally to explore why you may have been living from the neck up most of your life, and carrying around a body that may feel like unfeeling armor. Traumas, wounds, and life transitions may also be causing you to feel like your body has a mind of its own and you have zero control. As life changes, so will your body. This is an intense period of loss; loss of the body you once had, but also loss of the relationship to your body that now must change. Perhaps you are having an internal uprising, perhaps a vague sense of restlessness, or even a loud eruptive desire to break away, and an internal voice that demands, “There must be more than this body and this life!” Many women feel stressed, burnt out more often than not, chronic exhaustion, weight gain, and an inner voice that is desperately telling you that you and your body are not enough. Perhaps you are finding yourself at war not only with your body but with yourself. My next guest Amanda Testa, wants you to stop feeling like an imposter in your own body, and your life, and she wants you to find that fire and ignite the flames inside of you so you can feel alive, embodied, tuned in and turned on. In this podcast you will learn: Ancient, yet realistic tools to invite pleasure into your life today How to honor your voice and your body as you age Tips to embody, using your chakras and exploring the lower chakras as a journey to healing and awakening How to ignite the flames inside of you so you can feel alive Secrets to loving the skin you are in and finally feel at home in your body Amanda Testa, is a Sex, Love, and Relationship Expert + Trauma Resolution Guide who works with busy professional women and couples to feel incredible in their skin, tap into abundant energy, take sex from a "to do" to something they look forward to, and enjoy better connection and fulfillment in their relationships. She's also a mama to a gorgeous 8 yo girl, wife to her sexy hubs, and the host of the Find Your Feminine Fire podcast. Her methods bridge ancient tools combined with the latest in neuroscience and somatic healing to facilitate rapid and lasting transformation. Learn more about Amanda - www.amandatesta.com Podcast: www.amandatesta.com/podcast/ Free Gift: www.amandatesta.com/sensuality/ -- Join our Facebook community for more conversation Find Ariela and Baruch: www.mysoulcentered.org
Sometimes as we move through challenging times, it's important to honor your experience, and tend to yourself as you cope. In this episode, I'm sharing how using the power of ritual can help you in honoring the seasons of your life. If you've been following me, you know that this past year has had it's share of challenges, and sometimes you aren't really aware of all you were holding until you are shifting into a new time, and realize the imprint the experience left on your nervous system. Today I'm sharing one of the powerful ways I move through these challenges and how you can too.
Flipping the switch! On this week’s episode of the Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast, my dear friend and Business Coach Carrie Koh is interviewing me! I’m excited to share a little more about my own journey in this episode and answer the question, how does a Southern Belle from Georgia become a sex and relationship coach? Listen in as I share my journey from being a postpartum mom with a one year old daughter, looking in the mirror wondering where the woman I used to be had gone. It was from this moment that I began my return to loving all the parts of myself that I was taught to be ashamed of and learn how to embrace and express what I truly wanted. In this episode, we’re going to dive a little deeper into what drives me in my work and an exciting new offering that I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE MORE ABOUT that is the culmination of my years of doing this work around sexuality, around trauma resolution, body confidence, and living with pleasure first.
Sex, love, and relationship coach Amanda Testa joins Shayna and Tracey on “Band of Mothers” to discuss why the pandemic is resulting in so many struggling marriages. Amanda explains the mental stress that moms are facing during this time and offers some creative ways to cope. (Trust us they’re not scary.)Amanda also suggests ways to keep things spicy in your relationship, including just simply holding hands with your partner on a walk. Plus, she reveals ways you can set boundaries with your kids so you can have some freedom for adult time. Be sure to check out Amanda’s fantastic podcast Find Your Feminine Fire for lots more empowering tips. Learn more about Amanda at AmandaTesta.com and follow her on Instagram @abtesta. Nourish 3-Day Sensual Self Care Activation: www.amandatesta.com/nourish/Thanks to our sponsors: Parade: YourParade.com/BOMChrysler: BandofPacifica.comBest Fiends: Download on the Apple App Store or Google PlayDon’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.To listen to Band of Mothers ad free, visit: Wondery.fm/BOMTo access any products or other endorsed items + brands mentioned in this episode visit BOM.Market/Shop-The-PodcastFollow Tracey + Shayna - @bandofmothersofficial on InstagramTo learn more about Shayna and Tracey + their #BandOfMothers community visit BandOfMothers.com and download the Band of Mothers App to join an ultra-private social media site for moms. (It’s the mom group you’ve always wanted!) · Band of Mothers in the Apple App Store· Band of Mothers in Google PlayDo you have an amazing #momhack, a crazy story about a really f-ed up thing your kid has done, or do you want to share an inspiring story about another mom that we can air on an upcoming episode? Leave us a message here: https://www.bandofmothers.com/podcastLooking for a great gift, or in the mood to treat yourself? Shop our delightfully curated marketplace of amazing goods selected for moms, by moms at BOM.Market including our own hand-crafted bespoke line of super clean wellness products, High Plains Market. Use code BOMPOD for 15% off your first order!
What do cooking and sensual awakening have in common? If you’re looking to take the stress out of cooking, this podcast episode is going to invite you into the possibility that preparing meals can be a sensual, meditative and peaceful experience. I’m your host, Amanda Testa, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kiele Jael Wellness Chef and Sensuality coach who’s focus is Helping women tap into their sensuality and focus on self love through food, self love and cooking.
Sex, love, and relationship coach Amanda Testa joins Shayna and Tracey on “Band of Mothers” to discuss why the pandemic is resulting in so many struggling marriages. Amanda explains the mental stress that moms are facing during this time and offers some creative ways to cope. (Trust us they're not scary.) Amanda also suggests ways to keep things spicy in your relationship, including just simply holding hands with your partner on a walk. Plus, she reveals ways you can set boundaries with your kids so you can have some freedom for adult time. Be sure to check out Amanda's fantastic podcast Find Your Feminine Fire for lots more empowering tips. Learn more about Amanda at AmandaTesta.com and follow her on Instagram @abtesta. Nourish 3-Day Sensual Self Care Activation: www.amandatesta.com/nourish/ Thanks to our sponsors: Parade: YourParade.com/BOM Chrysler: BandofPacifica.com Best Fiends: Download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. To listen to Band of Mothers ad free, visit: Wondery.fm/BOM To access any products or other endorsed items + brands mentioned in this episode visit BOM.Market/Shop-The-Podcast Follow Tracey + Shayna - @bandofmothersofficial on Instagram To learn more about Shayna and Tracey + their #BandOfMothers community visit BandOfMothers.com and download the Band of Mothers App to join an ultra-private social media site for moms. (It's the mom group you've always wanted!) · Band of Mothers in the Apple App Store · Band of Mothers in Google Play Do you have an amazing #momhack, a crazy story about a really f-ed up thing your kid has done, or do you want to share an inspiring story about another mom that we can air on an upcoming episode? Leave us a message here: https://www.bandofmothers.com/podcast Looking for a great gift, or in the mood to treat yourself? Shop our delightfully curated marketplace of amazing goods selected for moms, by moms at BOM.Market including our own hand-crafted bespoke line of super clean wellness products, High Plains Market. Use code BOMPOD for 15% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020 has challenged all aspects of our lives—emotionally, physically, mentally—as well as our relationships. As we look back on the year, there are a lot of people realizing that their closest relationships – the relationship with their spouse—have suffered. It’s common knowledge that the majority of marriages end in divorce in a typical year, but who knows what it will look like this year once we’re removed of the rubble of 2020. I decided to talk with Amanda Testa, a Sex, Love and Relationships Expert about connection with our partners, and what we can do to rekindle that relationship—to remember why we fell in love in the first place. If the person you married years ago has now turned into “a roommate with whom you share your home” know that things can shift if we’re willing to put in the work. Amanda Testa, is a Sex, Love, and Relationship Expert who works with busy professional women and couples to feel incredible in their skin, tap into abundant energy, take sex from a "to do" to something they look forward to, and enjoy better connection and fulfillment in their relationships. AmandaTesta.com
Amanda Testa is a sex, love, and relationship expert, and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. Her methods bridge ancient tantric tools combined with the latest in neuroscience to help high performing women ditch the guilt and unworthiness and embody confidence, radiance, and vitality in all areas of their life. About Guest/Topic Amanda’s life mission is to help women reconnect to their feminine fire, so she created her signature Feminine Fire Method. She believes that sexuality is the missing key in personal growth and development. In today’s episode, she will discuss body betrayal and ways to regain a woman’s self-esteem. In This Episode Learn how to get your confidence back after a betrayal experience Discover how you can reconnect to your body and senses through awareness Know how you can walk through the five senses ritual Quotes “It's always a beautiful thing to become a parent. But the other part of it that a lot of times isn't talked about is how you know the struggles around redefining who you are.” [4:04] “I think I just had kind of lost my identity after becoming a mother.” [6:30] “This is not just about having sex. It's about connecting to that essence of who you are, and your radiance and your lifeforce.” [8:28] “A lot of times, it's just being able to move forward, because you fall into that survival mode.” [10:41] “It's just rewiring yourself for pleasure that you're worthy of it, that you deserve it.” [15:09] “When you really learn to embrace that part of you, it kind of spreads out into other areas.” [19:51] “Because when you're present, and you are in your body, and you're enjoying all your senses, there's such an innate joy in that.” [21:52] “Pleasure is such a huge key. It's like a vital nutrient you need; your daily dose of vitamin D.” [26:47] Resources Mentioned Amanda Testa Website Sensuality Download Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast Dr. Debi’s new book: Trust Again The PBT Institute Membership Community The Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz
Have you ever asked someone what they wanted or liked only to have them say “I don’t know”? Why is it that we either don’t know what we desire or are too afraid or embarrassed to say it out loud? There’s a lot of stigma around pleasure, especially when it comes to a woman’s pleasure. Our culture encourages us to disconnect from our bodies and to feel shame about things that are pleasurable. In this first of a series of conversations about pleasure, Robin’s special guest, Amanda Testa shares tips on how to discover what is pleasurable to you. You’ll learn how sensual self-care practices can help regulate the nervous system and help you to feel more grounded, resilient, and energized. She shows us how to tune into the body’s wisdom for an energetic yes or no. You’ll learn how to talk to your partner and explore pleasure together even if you feel embarrassed. Amanda shares two simple pleasure practices you can do anywhere. Plus, we cover how to talk to your daughter about pleasure.
In this episode, Amy Stark sits down with Amanda Testa, a Sex, Love and Relationship Coach, and discusses how to release unworthiness, fall in love with your body again, and find your inner feminine fire. Amanda also shares the connection between sex and self-love as well as the relationship between the Sacral Chakra and creating the life and relationship you want. This episode will help you develop a more enjoyable sex life by making sex a sacred experience. Amanda Testa is a soulful, heart-centered expert when it comes to sex and relationships. She helps overwhelmed professional women and couples reconnect to themselves and their partners. Her unique proven process, The Feminine Fire Method combines neuroscience and nervous system regulation, with ancient practices from Tantra and Taoism, to help women heal their relationship to their sexuality so they can eliminate shame and guilt, own their confidence, feel like a Goddess in their skin, and have the deeply connected relationships they desire. Find out more about Amanda Testa here: amandatesta.com If you want to learn more about energy medicine, check out Amy's course called the You Are Energy series. starktransformation.com/online-education
Find Your Feminine Fire as I interview Amanda Testa, sex, love and relationship expert. Find out how to gain confidence in life and how to spice up the bedroom. Discover the 4 steps of the Feminine Fire Method
Amanda Testa, a sex and relationship expert, shares with us a few tips for caring for ourselves in a more beautiful and loving way, while improving our sexual health and healing practices with ourselves and others.Find Amanda Testa here:http://amandatesta.com/@abtesta on IGUse promocode: AMANDATESTA15 for 15% off of my Unlocking Your Vitality Masterclass and eBook (as a free gift) to help you understand the puzzle pieces to aging impossibly well - on the inside and out!You will learn how to balance your self care, maximize your skin care routine (and budget), learn which skin/laser rejuvenation options can actually transform your skin and how to avoid the gimmicks that won't deliver the results you're truly after. I also include my favourite pre/post recovery tips for the most common non-surgical and surgical rejuvenation solutions available today!Thank you for listening!Rachel Varga BScN, RN, CANS, Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist since 2011For more information find me RachelVarga.caAs always, be sure to consult with your Physician before making any lifestyle changes.
Do you struggle to choose love in your relationships? If you’re looking experience exponentially greater joy, passion and love in all your close relationships, this episode of the podcast will share some simple tools to get started. Hello, I’m your host, Amanda Testa, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to love and relationship coach, and author of the book Choose Love A Simple Path to Healthy, Joyful Relationships , Margot Shulman
In this episode I talk with Amanda Testa where we discuss tips to rehab your pelvic floor, release trauma, and increase libido. This episode is especially important for women, as we dive into what the pelvic floor is and why toning the pelvic floor is so important to all areas of health and wellbeing. Get Amanda's healing energy practice https://www.amandatesta.com/jadeegg/ Learn more about jade eggs https://www.amandatesta.com/purchasejadeegg/ About Amanda Amanda Testa is a Sex, Love and Relationship Coach and the founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. She believes your sexuality and sexual energy fuels your creativity, confidence, and power. It is a vital part of your holistic health and vitality. When women own their sexual power their pleasure and creativity flourish. Their confidence and body image soar. Their relationships deepen. And when you can connect to that power and yourself as a woman, it’s life changing. She helps women achieve this through her coaching, programs and Find your Feminine Fire Method. https://www.amandatesta.com/ Listen to Amanda's podcast Find your Feminine Power https://www.amandatesta.com/blog/ About Kristyn Kristyn is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and a Dietary Supplement Specialist. She has a love for herbs, essential oils, health and natural living. Learn more about Kristyn at www.kristynbango.com and @kristynbango. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/synergistic-healing/support
Is this a nagging question in the back of your brain? What are some tips for reconnecting with my partner? I feel like we're just co-existing. We're pretty sure we've all had that thought about our partners at one point or another. When did the spark did? Where the heck did it go? Is it me? Is it him? Why do I feel so bitter? I'm so burned out, I can't even begin to focus on an intimate relationship right now. Why won't everybody stop touching me?? After our Going Down To Pound Town Episode 3 we thought we should bring back guest Amanda Testa to dig deeper into how we can reignite our feminine fire, stop feeling so bad about ourselves, and maybe even learn to ask for what we really want in the bedroom. It is possible to turn back on the intimacy meter, and it's definitely possible to overcome resentment and miscommunication - but it does take work. Spoiler Alert: she has some amazing tips on how to make that happen. Join us for a raw (Tracey starts crying) and honest look at what it takes to keep a partnership alive and enjoy some super practical "mom hacks" (if you will) on how to re-up your communication with your spouse. Sounds easy, takes work, totally worth it. Enjoy! Be sure and follow (or hire!) Amanda and download her free intimacy guide created just for our Band Of Mothers. And most importantly, download her podcast Find Your Feminine Fire! How have you been enjoying our podcast? If you're into it, can you please leave us a rating or comment? We value your feedback so we can make this thing better! And as always, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Email us anytime at pumpanddumpshowATgmail.com, leave a rating or comment on your podcast app, or tell us IRL and come see us at a show! ************** Shayna and Tracey have been friends since the 8th grade – that’s over 25 years. After college, they each moved to separate coasts for a decade. They were reunited when they decided to leave big city life and settle down with their families in Denver, Colorado and Facebook told them their daughters are 3 weeks apart. After several play dates, some more childbirth, some unsuccessful pumping, and the overwhelming nature of mommy community boards, The Pump and Dump Show was born. The show launched in 2012 in a bar in Northwest Denver and quickly grew to a bi-monthly, local staple for new moms to have a night out. In 2014, Shayna and Tracey took The Pump and Dump Show on its first national tour and continue to perform every month to audiences nationwide. For tour updates and more shenanigans, follow Shay and Tracey at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePumpAndDump/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ThePumpAndDumpShow/Tour schedule: https://www.thepumpanddumpshow.com/tour-dates
When your feminine fire is barely smoldering what do you think that does to your health and your overall experience of life? If you’re not sure what I’m talking about then this episode is for you. Find out what your feminine fire is and why it’s key to living brilliant health and healing in your life.Discover how your emotions are intimately tied to your passion and sexuality and how to connect deeply with yourself to ignite and release hidden energy.For women sexuality and sensuality and intimately connected to emotions and our relationship with ourselves. In this episode, Sex, love and relationship coach Amanda Testa shares great tools and easy practices that you can use to reconnect to yourself, your intimate relationships and your emotions.Key Notes:What is Feminine Fire?Connecting to the present and activating your senses5 senses ritualSelf-love and self-worth Quotes:“As women we all have this powerful energy within us.” – Amanda Testa“Sex is about more than just the physical for women. 90% of our sexual responses are in our brain and not in our genitals.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“Desire is your connection to intuition.” – Amanda Testa“The greatest love is loving and appreciating yourself.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“Anger is about boundaries. It helps you define what you want and what you don’t want.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“If you don’t feel the depth of your emotions, you will never be able to experience the height to which you can fly with them.” – Dr. Kyrin Dunston“Her brilliant health means being whole, nourished, radiantly alive in all areas of your body and your life.” – Amanda Testa Links Mentioned:Website – amandatesta.comSensuality ritual – amandatesta.com/sensualityPodcast – Find Your Feminine FireWatch the Podcast episode on YouTube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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In this episode: we discuss the many benefits of prioritizing your sexual health, from helping to strengthen your relationships to improving your overall health & wellbeing. About our guest: Amanda Testa is a Sex, Love and Relationship Expert and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. Her methods bridge ancient tantric tools combined with the latest in neuroscience to help high performing women ditch the guilt and unworthiness and embody confidence, radiance, and vitality in all areas of their lives.
Amanda Testa is a sex, love and relationship coach who noticed that the women she saw were all struggling to find self-love and embrace the feminine fire within. As a result, Amanda created Fine Your Feminine Fire, a process combining ancient tantric tools with neuroscience to help high performing women ditch the guilt and unworthiness to embody confidence, radiance, and vitality in all areas of their lives. Often as women, it can feel like a struggle to find a balance between our femininity and being taken seriously in a man-centric world. Today Amanda shares how to stay in your femininity while remaining in control of your life, and why you should embrace your softness to feel a deeper connection with yourself and others. She explains the importance of being more intentional, how to connect with your sensuality again, and why we should be celebrating and encouraging exploring our own bodies. By tapping into your feminine essence and womanly intuition, Amanda believes you can cultivate a love affair with yourself and ultimately feel strong and safe in your feminity. Through embracing your opportunities you can feel comfortable to make a feminine choice as a proud part of what it means to be a woman. Are you ready to put your relationship with yourself first? Let us know in the comments section! In This Episode How to negotiate your feminine softness while being taken seriously Getting clear on what your desires and what lights you up Transition rituals to help you move from one stage of your sensuality to another Steps to help raise other women to experience sexuality as a creative energy Teaching men how to honor, respect and nurture your feminine nature Quotes “Its totally okay to be soft, and you can also be very strong in that softness and very grounded.” (6:12) “What I love to help women do is start to brush off all of the conditioning and let your fire start to shine again so that you can really let it be liberated throughout your system. And it feels so delicious.” (13:51) “It’s kind of like getting off of autopilot and survival mode, and connecting to what you truly want and what is going to feed you.” (28:26) “We often don't give to ourselves what we most need. And when we can learn how to do that, it is easier for other people to give that to us as well.” (33:01) Links Amanda Testa's Website Download the Sensuality Practice Here Find Your Feminine Fire Podcast/Blog Follow Find Your Feminine Fire on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Find the full show notes for this episode here Keep up with all things Love Is Medicine Follow Razi on Facebook | Instagram
Amanda Testa is a Sex, Love and Relationship Expert and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. Her methods bridge ancient tantric tools combined with the latest in neuroscience to help high performing women ditch the guilt and unworthiness and embody confidence, radiance, and vitality in all areas of their lives!
Welcome to The Tiny Fit Diva podcast! Today Kylene welcomes a wonderful guest Amanda Testa to talk about talk about health and empowerment. Amanda Testa is a Sex, Love and Embodiment Coach and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire.Amanda Testa’s methods bridge ancient tools combined with the latest in neuroscience to help high performing women ditch the guilt and unworthiness and embody confidence, radiance and vitality in all areas of their lives.She recommends reading Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski and Women’s Anatomy of Desire by Sheri Winston.Learn more about the amazing things Amanda Testa has to offer at:https://www.amandatesta.com/intamacyFind your Feminine Fire Podcast https://www.amandatesta.com/blog/Thanks for tuning in and thank you especially for your support. If you want to receive Kylene’s free newsletter visit http://eepurl.com/cwIban to get signed up. We’ll see you next week!Be sure to take advantage of Kylene’s free recipe book: 21 Meals in 21 Minutes https://www.thetinyfitdiva.com/21-meals-in-21-minutesThe Tiny Fit Diva Podcast teaches you how to balance your hormones, eat what you want, release the guilt, and have freedom mentally and physically from the restrictive mentality of dieting. Your host, Kylene “The Tiny Fit Diva,” is the right person to help you do it! She is a personal trainer, online health coach, wife, stepmom and a certified FDN practitioner. It’s Kylene's passion to help you achieve and claim your optimum health. Health * Hormones * HappinessEmail Kylene at kylenet@thetinyfitdiva.com
Amanda Testa is a Sex, Love and Relationship Expert and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. Her methods bridge ancient tantric tools combined with the latest in neuroscience to help high performing women ditch the guilt and unworthiness and embody confidence, radiance, and vitality in all areas of their lives. website: www.amandatesta.com instagram: @abtesta Facebook: Find Your Feminine Fire Group GIVE-AWAY: www.amandatesta.com/intimacy www.LifestyleLocker.com www.LifestyleLocker.com/amandatesta www.instagram.com/drjoshhandt www.linkedin/drjoshhandt www.twitter.com/drjoshhandt
Erika talks with Amanda Testa, a Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach who specializes in helping folks get in touch with their sexuality and femininity. They get down to business about how getting in touch with your sexuality can change your perspective and can offer you healing. Check out her podcast Find Your Feminine Fire and her Facebook group. Find Amanda here: https://www.amandatesta.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/ Find me on all the socials! Instagram @erikamileytherapy + @sextalkwitherikamileyTwitter @sextalkwitherikamileyFacebook.com/sextalkwitherikamiley https://www.youtube.com/user/MrsErikaMiley erikamiley.com erika@erikamiley.com
My guest Amanda Testa is an expert in sex and love. She is the founder of Find Your Feminine Fire, which is a program that combines concepts from neuroscience and tantra. Utilizing her coaching experience and knowledge in the field, she aims to empower women to be more confident and sexually expressive. As Amanda states during the episode, before she was a Sex, Love, and Embodiment coach, she worked in corporate sales. But after her daughter was born, Amanda decided it was best to stay home and take care of her. Despite the neverending busyness of motherhood, Amanda was given more time to pursue her passions in health and wellness. Eventually, she became a personal trainer and spearheaded Stroller Strides classes to help new mothers stay active and confident in their skin. This was the crucial beginning that would soon unlock the potential she saw in herself, and which she knew other women deserved to unlock as well. This whole process is beautifully outlined in this episode, and it is absolutely worth your time and attention. Sexuality As a Magical Key to Unlock Yourself After having been a mother eighteen months or so, Amanda started to resent herself and her own sexuality. A common occurrence for mother's, she was depressed, and was struggling with low self-esteem and that vicious cycle of negative perception. It was through sexuality that she found the empowering answers she was looking for: the magical key which unlocked that celebratory fire of femininity within her. Listen to hear her describe it in her own words! Defining Feminine Fire Amanda calls it a vibrancy, a radiance, energy that all women are born with. Sadly though, modern life always finds a way to distract women from tapping into that wellspring of femininity. Women are stifled, so busy with their everyday business, professional life, and intellectual growth, that for the most part, the fire is not stoked; it barely flickers. But Amanda wants to stress that this fire is not restricted to certain genders. This energy is within all human beings, but because she works mainly with women, her focus is largely on the feminine side of the fire. Interestingly though, Amanda discusses the sentiment of the Yin and Yang, and compares that to the feminine fire, stating that just like males have a percentage of the female Yang, so too do they have the feminine aspects of the “fire” within themselves. Much more is said about this during the episode. Really fascinating stuff! You won't want to miss it. Signs of Energy Imbalance || How to Fix Them Being burned out, overwhelmed, rage, aggression, not talking to your spouse, or a mixture of emotions that tend to dominate the disposition on a consistent basis are all signs that your fire is out of whack. There are ways to fix this imbalance though, as Amanda lays out in the episode. Reconnecting to your desires is one of the biggest steps towards rekindling your fire. Amanda suggests just sitting down and writing your desires out. It does not matter if your only desire in the entire world is to have a cup of coffee, as long as you are writing it down and conditioning your mind to start reconnecting with your desires, that is all that matters. She suggests that you force yourself to spend 10 minutes with this exercise on a consistent basis. You will be surprised at how tangibly your desires are fleshed out before you. Another step is to reconnect with your senses again. Amanda suggests being mindful and purposefully spending the time to pay attention and to be present. By engaging the senses, you can deepen the connection between you and your fire. She says to try it for yourself: the next time you are eating, pay attention to the taste, the sensations, and derive as much enjoyment as possible from the act. This can, of course, be applied to the bedroom as well. She goes into more detail in the episode. It is really great stuff that you won't want to miss! Fear Can Sit in the Backseat, But it Can't Drive the Car Amanda very importantly highlights the importance of acknowledging fears. It is so crucial to analyze a fear, let it have its say, but to not let it drive the car, so to speak. Being mindful of fear, just like reconnecting with senses through mindfulness, is a very powerful exercise. If we stifle fears, they drive our actions unconsciously. We want to be aware of them, but not let them win out. Giving Yourself Permission to Feel This is the fifth and final step in Amanda's process for finding your inner fire. Through it, Amanda wants to reinforce the concept that no feeling is off limits. Be open to any feeling, any reaction, any thought. You can't connect with your inner energy if you don't allow yourself to feel the whole spectrum of sensations and emotions that arise. She reminds us that our culture often only tells us that we are able to feel good emotions. And that is a terribly lopsided approach to experience life and develop as a person. We need both the good and the bad, so don't be afraid to feel them. Most Important Takeaway of the Episode Amanda reassures listeners that it is no wonder we struggle with unlocking our inner fire; we have never been taught. So that fact relieves a lot of our burden. We shouldn't feel guilty or behind in development. The good news is that these skills are learnable skills, and with enough practice are extremely doable. You just need to start small and transform your life from the inside out. As always, there is much more said during the episode, especially about how these concepts relate to sexuality on a deeper level. Please check it out to absorb all of Amanda's message. Key Links for Amanda Testa Website: https://www.amandatesta.com/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-feminine-fire/id1358454112?mt=2 More info: Book and New Course - https://sexwithoutstress.com Web - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast
My guest Amanda Testa is an expert in sex and love. She is the founder of Find Your Feminine Fire, which is a program that combines concepts from neuroscience and tantra. Utilizing her coaching experience and knowledge in the field, she aims to empower women to be more confident and sexually expressive.As Amanda states during the episode, before she was a Sex, Love, and Embodiment coach, she worked in corporate sales. But after her daughter was born, Amanda decided it was best to stay home and take care of her. Despite the neverending busyness of motherhood, Amanda was given more time to pursue her passions in health and wellness. Eventually, she became a personal trainer and spearheaded Stroller Strides classes to help new mothers stay active and confident in their skin.This was the crucial beginning that would soon unlock the potential she saw in herself, and which she knew other women deserved to unlock as well. This whole process is beautifully outlined in this episode, and it is absolutely worth your time and attention.Sexuality As a Magical Key to Unlock YourselfAfter having been a mother eighteen months or so, Amanda started to resent herself and her own sexuality. A common occurrence for mother’s, she was depressed, and was struggling with low self-esteem and that vicious cycle of negative perception. It was through sexuality that she found the empowering answers she was looking for: the magical key which unlocked that celebratory fire of femininity within her. Listen to hear her describe it in her own words!Defining Feminine FireAmanda calls it a vibrancy, a radiance, energy that all women are born with. Sadly though, modern life always finds a way to distract women from tapping into that wellspring of femininity. Women are stifled, so busy with their everyday business, professional life, and intellectual growth, that for the most part, the fire is not stoked; it barely flickers.But Amanda wants to stress that this fire is not restricted to certain genders. This energy is within all human beings, but because she works mainly with women, her focus is largely on the feminine side of the fire.Interestingly though, Amanda discusses the sentiment of the Yin and Yang, and compares that to the feminine fire, stating that just like males have a percentage of the female Yang, so too do they have the feminine aspects of the “fire” within themselves. Much more is said about this during the episode. Really fascinating stuff! You won’t want to miss it.Signs of Energy Imbalance || How to Fix ThemBeing burned out, overwhelmed, rage, aggression, not talking to your spouse, or a mixture of emotions that tend to dominate the disposition on a consistent basis are all signs that your fire is out of whack. There are ways to fix this imbalance though, as Amanda lays out in the episode.Reconnecting to your desires is one of the biggest steps towards rekindling your fire. Amanda suggests just sitting down and writing your desires out. It does not matter if your only desire in the entire world is to have a cup of coffee, as long as you are writing it down and conditioning your mind to start reconnecting with your desires, that is all that matters. She suggests that you force yourself to spend 10 minutes with this exercise on a consistent basis. You will be surprised at how tangibly your desires are fleshed out before you.Another step is to reconnect with your senses again. Amanda suggests being mindful and purposefully spending the time to pay attention and to be present. By engaging the senses, you can deepen the connection between you and your fire. She says to try it for yourself: the next time you are eating, pay attention to the taste, the sensations, and derive as much enjoyment as possible from the act. This can, of course, be applied to the bedroom as well.She goes into more detail in the episode. It is really great stuff that you won’t want to miss!Fear Can Sit in the Backseat, But it Can't Drive the CarAmanda very importantly highlights the importance of acknowledging fears. It is so crucial to analyze a fear, let it have its say, but to not let it drive the car, so to speak. Being mindful of fear, just like reconnecting with senses through mindfulness, is a very powerful exercise. If we stifle fears, they drive our actions unconsciously. We want to be aware of them, but not let them win out.Giving Yourself Permission to FeelThis is the fifth and final step in Amanda’s process for finding your inner fire. Through it, Amanda wants to reinforce the concept that no feeling is off limits. Be open to any feeling, any reaction, any thought. You can’t connect with your inner energy if you don’t allow yourself to feel the whole spectrum of sensations and emotions that arise.She reminds us that our culture often only tells us that we are able to feel good emotions. And that is a terribly lopsided approach to experience life and develop as a person. We need both the good and the bad, so don’t be afraid to feel them.Most Important Takeaway of the EpisodeAmanda reassures listeners that it is no wonder we struggle with unlocking our inner fire; we have never been taught. So that fact relieves a lot of our burden. We shouldn’t feel guilty or behind in development. The good news is that these skills are learnable skills, and with enough practice are extremely doable. You just need to start small and transform your life from the inside out.As always, there is much more said during the episode, especially about how these concepts relate to sexuality on a deeper level. Please check it out to absorb all of Amanda’s message.Key Links for Amanda TestaWebsite: https://www.amandatesta.com/Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-feminine-fire/id1358454112?mt=2More info:Book and New Course - https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/
My guest Amanda Testa is an expert in sex and love. She is the founder of Find Your Feminine Fire, which is a program that combines concepts from neuroscience and tantra. Utilizing her coaching experience and knowledge in the field, she aims to empower women to be more confident and sexually expressive.As Amanda states during the episode, before she was a Sex, Love, and Embodiment coach, she worked in corporate sales. But after her daughter was born, Amanda decided it was best to stay home and take care of her. Despite the neverending busyness of motherhood, Amanda was given more time to pursue her passions in health and wellness. Eventually, she became a personal trainer and spearheaded Stroller Strides classes to help new mothers stay active and confident in their skin.This was the crucial beginning that would soon unlock the potential she saw in herself, and which she knew other women deserved to unlock as well. This whole process is beautifully outlined in this episode, and it is absolutely worth your time and attention.Sexuality As a Magical Key to Unlock YourselfAfter having been a mother eighteen months or so, Amanda started to resent herself and her own sexuality. A common occurrence for mother’s, she was depressed, and was struggling with low self-esteem and that vicious cycle of negative perception. It was through sexuality that she found the empowering answers she was looking for: the magical key which unlocked that celebratory fire of femininity within her. Listen to hear her describe it in her own words!Defining Feminine FireAmanda calls it a vibrancy, a radiance, energy that all women are born with. Sadly though, modern life always finds a way to distract women from tapping into that wellspring of femininity. Women are stifled, so busy with their everyday business, professional life, and intellectual growth, that for the most part, the fire is not stoked; it barely flickers.But Amanda wants to stress that this fire is not restricted to certain genders. This energy is within all human beings, but because she works mainly with women, her focus is largely on the feminine side of the fire.Interestingly though, Amanda discusses the sentiment of the Yin and Yang, and compares that to the feminine fire, stating that just like males have a percentage of the female Yang, so too do they have the feminine aspects of the “fire” within themselves. Much more is said about this during the episode. Really fascinating stuff! You won’t want to miss it.Signs of Energy Imbalance || How to Fix ThemBeing burned out, overwhelmed, rage, aggression, not talking to your spouse, or a mixture of emotions that tend to dominate the disposition on a consistent basis are all signs that your fire is out of whack. There are ways to fix this imbalance though, as Amanda lays out in the episode.Reconnecting to your desires is one of the biggest steps towards rekindling your fire. Amanda suggests just sitting down and writing your desires out. It does not matter if your only desire in the entire world is to have a cup of coffee, as long as you are writing it down and conditioning your mind to start reconnecting with your desires, that is all that matters. She suggests that you force yourself to spend 10 minutes with this exercise on a consistent basis. You will be surprised at how tangibly your desires are fleshed out before you.Another step is to reconnect with your senses again. Amanda suggests being mindful and purposefully spending the time to pay attention and to be present. By engaging the senses, you can deepen the connection between you and your fire. She says to try it for yourself: the next time you are eating, pay attention to the taste, the sensations, and derive as much enjoyment as possible from the act. This can, of course, be applied to the bedroom as well.She goes into more detail in the episode. It is really great stuff that you won’t want to miss!Fear Can Sit in the Backseat, But it Can't Drive the CarAmanda very importantly highlights the importance of acknowledging fears. It is so crucial to analyze a fear, let it have its say, but to not let it drive the car, so to speak. Being mindful of fear, just like reconnecting with senses through mindfulness, is a very powerful exercise. If we stifle fears, they drive our actions unconsciously. We want to be aware of them, but not let them win out.Giving Yourself Permission to FeelThis is the fifth and final step in Amanda’s process for finding your inner fire. Through it, Amanda wants to reinforce the concept that no feeling is off limits. Be open to any feeling, any reaction, any thought. You can’t connect with your inner energy if you don’t allow yourself to feel the whole spectrum of sensations and emotions that arise.She reminds us that our culture often only tells us that we are able to feel good emotions. And that is a terribly lopsided approach to experience life and develop as a person. We need both the good and the bad, so don’t be afraid to feel them.Most Important Takeaway of the EpisodeAmanda reassures listeners that it is no wonder we struggle with unlocking our inner fire; we have never been taught. So that fact relieves a lot of our burden. We shouldn’t feel guilty or behind in development. The good news is that these skills are learnable skills, and with enough practice are extremely doable. You just need to start small and transform your life from the inside out.As always, there is much more said during the episode, especially about how these concepts relate to sexuality on a deeper level. Please check it out to absorb all of Amanda’s message.Key Links for Amanda TestaWebsite: https://www.amandatesta.com/Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-feminine-fire/id1358454112?mt=2More info:Book and New Course - https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb - https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz - http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/
Wondering how to prioritize your own pleasure and re-discover your libido? On today's episode, you'll learn about: simple tantric practices deepening connection and intimacy in 15 minutes using sexual energy to heal from trauma Amanda Testa is a Sex, Love and Relationship Expert and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. Her methods bridge ancient tantric tools combined with the latest in neuroscience to help high performing women ditch unworthiness and embody confidence, radiance, and vitality in all areas of their lives. Amanda believes that we should all be able to enjoy our lives and not just get through each day. Many women feel like there's just no time for sex at the end of the day, but Amanda is here to help us discover how prioritizing our personal pleasure leads to deeper relationships and a more radiant sense of self-worth. This podcast is one of a two-part series about pleasure, sexuality, and intimacy. Interested? Join us next week to talk about stoking the sexual flame in your relationships. Connect with Amanda Testa: amanda@amandatesta.com Free gift From Amanda Testa: www.amandatesta.com/intimacy Work with Brodie: http://brodiewelch.com/level-up Get Our Self-Care Manifesto You have the right to take care of yourself, even before all the work is done and everyone else's needs are met. When you take care of yourself first, everyone around you will benefit and will let you get more done in less time. If you need a reminder, visit https://brodiewelch.com and your free Right to Take Care of Yourself Manifesto. Print it out and hang it on your wall or fridge to remind you that taking care of yourself is not selfish; it's essential. Satisfy Your Healthy Curiosity Like what you heard? Subscribe for free and new episodes will find you every week, and don't forget to share this episode with your people on social media. Wanna show some love? It's easy!—just take a moment to leave a rating and/or a review in iTunes, as it helps other people find the show. I so appreciate every listener, rating, and review!
Well, we're doin' it. We're talking about sex after babies and we ask ALLLLLLL the questions with our very special guest, Amanda Testa, a Sex, Love and Relationship Coach who helps overwhelmed women reconnect with their sexuality. We discuss how to get your groove back in the bedroom, how to like yourself (and your partner) again, and we also discuss the Yoni Egg. We reallllly discuss the Yoni Egg. Don't be shy y'all. There are so many great tidbits to take away from this episode. There's also a kazillion stupid sex jokes. It's us, after all. But seriously, Amanda is fantastic and finding the spark in this part of your life isn't as woo woo or intense as you may think. Here's some links to check out after you listen: AmandaTesta.com/Breeder: a free intimacy guide and basic Jade Egg practice set up just for YOU! Erotic Blueprint: it's like a personality test for your sex life and soooooo interesting. Tracey already took it to make sure it's legit. It's super legit. Amanda's Podcast Find Your Feminine Fire As always, we'd love to hear your feedback and thoughts. Email us anytime at pumpanddumpshowATgmail.com, leave a rating or comment on your podcast app, or tell us IRL and come see us at a show! ************** Shayna and Tracey have been friends since the 8th grade – that’s over 25 years. After college, they each moved to separate coasts for a decade. They were reunited when they decided to leave big city life and settle down with their families in Denver, Colorado and Facebook told them their daughters are 3 weeks apart. After several play dates, some more childbirth, some unsuccessful pumping, and the overwhelming nature of mommy community boards, The Pump and Dump Show was born. The show launched in 2012 in a bar in Northwest Denver and quickly grew to a bi-monthly, local staple for new moms to have a night out. In 2014, Shayna and Tracey took The Pump and Dump Show on its first national tour and continue to perform every month to audiences nationwide. For tour updates and more shenanigans, follow Shay and Tracey at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePumpAndDump/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ThePumpAndDumpShow/Tour schedule: https://www.thepumpanddumpshow.com/tour-dates
Learn more about how sensuality works.Many chronic diseases lead to low libido. This can result in intimacy issues. When faced with a chronic illness, the emotional connection resulting from sexual intimacy can be beneficial. Sensuality is achieved through living in the moment. What are you feeling, hearing, seeing, smelling and tasting? Focus on the sensation you’re experiencing instead of worrying about your cell phone notifications. Trauma can inhibit intimacy. Talk therapy or meditation may help address that trauma. It’s best not to focus on the orgasm. Aim for feeling good and making a connection instead of achieving a specific goal in the bedroom. Listen as Amanda Testa joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss how to improve intimacy.
Does any of this sound familiar? - You want a more passionate relationship, but you have no sexual desire and frankly, the only thing you want to do when you get into bed is SLEEP. - You’re so passionate about your business, but as a busy entrepreneur, you know your relationships are suffering as you don’t have much left for them at the end of the day. - You want to feel more confident in your body. - You want more energy but instead, feel exhausted. - You have intentions to take care of yourself, but the “to-do” list is too long and you often find yourself at the very bottom. - You’re working out and doing all the “right” things for yourself, but still feel something big is missing. Frankly… you’re burned out. In today's podcast, I'm taking the mic to share 5 tips to go from burned out to reigniting your Feminine Fire. What is your Feminine Fire? It’s the powerful energy that lives within us as women. It can be dulled thru everyday life, but the good news is that you can reignite this fire! You can tell when you see a woman who’s fire is turned on vs turned off. Some call this energy Shakti. Anything that has Shakti is alive, luminous and desirable…magnetic. Shakti is the essence of vibrant health, feeling good in your own skin and feeling that your life has meaning and value. How do we lose this? Well.. our modern everyday life sucks the energy and life from us. From the way we eat, the way we rush around, the way we numb out to de-stress, the stress of caring for kids, this is all killing our energy. So what to do? Listen in to this podcast as I share some easy ways to get your fire burning again.
Special guest, Amanda Testa with our sex series. Amanda is a Sex, Love and Relationship Coach and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. She helps overwhelmed moms reconnect to their sexuality with simple tantric techniques they can use to feel luscious in their bodies, feel more pleasure, take sex from a to do to something they look forward to, and to have more support and playfulness in their intimate relationships. www.amandatesta.com We will be talking SEX of course, mommyhood, and relationships! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Being a mom, often, pleasuring ourselves is the last thing we think of or even want. But, in today's episode, Amanda Testa and I talk about the importance of having a self pleasure practice and the difference between self love and self pleasure alongside the challenges of early motherhood and reclaiming your body after birth and breastfeeding. We talk about why dropping the goal around sex and self pleasure is important not only for helping you have better sexual experiences, but for having more varied sexual experiences…so nothing ever gets boring! How can self pleasure help you have more varied, less mechanical, less boring sex? Listen in to find out how and hear why Amanda says that having a good sex life is a big deal for being a good parent. Amanda Testa is a sex, love, and relationship coach and founder of Find Your Feminine Fire. She helps overwhelmed women reconnect to their sexuality with simple tantric techniques they can use to feel luscious in their bodies, feel more pleasure, take sex from a to do to something they look forward to, and to have more support and playfulness in their intimate relationships. Find Amanda at: www.amandatesta.com And get her free gift to you at: www.amandatesta.com/intimacy/ Enjoying this content? Sign up for weekly updates at bit.ly/laceysnewsletter and get my free 8 step checklist to unlock multiorgasmic bliss
I’m on my couch with two of my besties in this first episode of Magic Carpet Life, the Podcast. I invited them over to dance, giggle and ask juicy questions about why we make excuses, numbing out, feeling curiosity in our body and why pleasure is still a cultural taboo. Not only are these two of my favorite people on the planet because of the insanely delightful friends they are to me, they’re also Jedi-Priestesses in their fields. Amanda is a sex, love and relationship coach who’s known for 3+ hour pleasure trips (lengthy self-practice is part of her curriculum!) AND she’s married with a 5-year-old, and Jen is Denver’s darling firestarter, running her own experiential wellness company and is a mama herself to a magical teenage daughter (who, by the way, I believe is secretly a Fairy Queen.) These women will whoosh you. Tune in to get activated and learn more about: The feminine magic of dropping into the moment 5:00 What is surrender work? 10:02 Tools to make the heavy stuff more fun: 11:02 Holding the hurt instead of denying it. 13:00 Feeling curiosity in your body and getting amplified with other people. 16:45 How to “resource” to diffuse negativity and light up your emotional body. 19:58 Another way to look at numbing. 24:57
In this first episode of Find Your Feminine Fire, listen in as Rachel Sizemore and I talk about what led me to create this podcast, and the purpose of this podcast. Hear my story and how finding your Feminine Fire can truly transform your life. Find more about Amanda Testa at www.amandatesta.com or join her amazing community on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindYourFeminineFire/
What is Feminine Fire? For women feeling disconnect from themselves, overwhelmed, exhausted, and like their needs come last... this discussion is for you. On Wednesday, October 18th, sex and relationship coach, Amanda Testa join us in discussing how to cultivate your feminine fire, and how sexuality is the missing link in personal growth and development.
Wake up exhausted. 5 cups of coffee to get through the day. 2 glasses of wine to fall asleep. Crappy night's sleep. Exhausted when you wake up again. It's a cycle many of us fall into as we try to survive our stressful, busy lives. And it's where my guest today, Amanda Testa, found herself a few years after becoming a mom. In this episode, Amanda shares with us her journey from always putting herself at the bottom of the list to rediscovering what she needs and refueling herself with desire. Amanda Testa is the creator of "Find Your Feminine Fire," which is all about helping women find their powerful feminine essence again. And that is something we dive into really deeply on the show today. Listen in as Amanda and I jam on... + How to get started reconnecting to yourself and to your desire, even if you're feeling exhausted, stressed out, numbed out, or overwhelmed + How women's bodies are different from men's when it comes to arousal and what that means for you (hint: you are NOT broken!) + Why it's worth the effort to reconnect to your body and your sexual self + How to communicate with your partner in a loving and effective way as you discover new things about yourself and your turn on + How to transition from super busy lady or mommy mode to being open and even excited for intimacy There is so much juicy goodness packed into this episode. I hope it is really impactful for you. Make sure to let me know what you think, leave me a comment on the blog or email me at rachel@rachelsizemore.com. I love hearing from you! For more information on this podcast, head to: rachelsizemore.com/episode6
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